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CONTENTS

STAFF Publisher | MARGO DUBOS Associate Publisher | JEANNE EXNICIOS FOSTER Administrative Director | MARK KARCHER

August 5, 2014

EDITORIAL

Volume 35

Number 31

Editor | KEVIN ALLMAN Managing Editor | KANDACE POWER GRAVES

CUE KIDS

Political Editor | CLANCY DUBOS Arts & Entertainment Editor | WILL COVIELLO

Back-to-school tips, maternity fashion and more ....................................................... PULLOUT

Special Sections Editor | MISSY WILKINSON Staff Writer | ALEX WOODWARD

EAT + DRINK

Feature Writer | JEANIE RIESS Contributing Writers

Review: The Franklin...........................................29 The Marigny gets an elegant spot for sophisticated small plates Fork + Center ...........................................................29 All the news that’s fit to eat — and drink 3-Course Interview ..............................................31 Michelle Weaver of Meltdown Drinks ........................................................................32 Beer Buzz and Wine of the Week Last Bites .................................................................33 5 in Five, Plate Dates and Off the Menu

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

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OPERATIONS & EVENTS

ON THE COVER Modern Family ........................................................16 Curator Miranda Lash is leaving the New Orleans Museum of Art after reframing the city’s contemporary art scene

7 IN SEVEN

Seven Things to Do This Week........................... 5 Bug, Feufollet, Black Kids and more

NEWS + VIEWS

News.............................................................................7 The noise wars: Buffa’s Bar agrees to a 60day compromise in a live-music lawsuit filed by property owner Sidney Torres Week-A-Pedia ............................................................7 What’s trending online — and in Y@ Speak Scuttlebutt................................................................ 9 From their lips to your ears C’est What? ............................................................... 9 Gambit’s Web poll

Operations & Events Director | LAURA CARROLL

Bouquets & Brickbats ..........................................11 This week’s heroes and zeroes Commentary............................................................12 Jindal and Common Core Blake Pontchartrain.............................................13 The N.O. It All answers your questions Clancy DuBos...........................................................15 Snakes slitering through the Legislature New Orleans Saints Season Preview ...........24 The first pre-season game is this week ... and fans are amped

HEALTH + WELLNESS

The Benefits of Breast-feeding .......................21 Help with a healthy choice Expert Advice .........................................................23 How to prep your kid for the first day of school

SHOPPING + STYLE

What’s in Store ...................................................... 27 Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

A+E Feature ..............................................................39 The Red Dress Run will have some “naughty” company this year Music .........................................................................40 PREVIEW: OFF! Film.............................................................................43 REVIEW: Boyhood Art ...............................................................................45 REVIEW: Beastly Delights and La Madama Bazarre Stage..........................................................................48 REVIEW: A Hand of Bridge and Gisela in Her Bathtub Events .......................................................................49 PREVIEW: Dirty Linen Night Crossword + Sudoku ...........................................62

CLASSIFIEDS Market Place ...........................................................52 Employment ...........................................................53 Mind + Body + Spirit...............................................54 Pets/Weekly Tails .................................................54 Legal Notices..........................................................55 Picture Perfect Properties................................56 Real Estate ..............................................................58 Home + Garden .......................................................63

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seven things to do in seven days Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Wed. Aug. 6 | After five decades and more than 70 chart hits, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons still draw a crowd and flattering portraits on Broadway and film in Jersey Boys. The original Valli and company perform at 8 p.m. at Saenger Theatre.

Bug

Fri.-Sat. Aug. 8-23 | In Tracy Letts’ drama, a divorced waitress and a frazzled Gulf War veteran find strange company in a seedy hotel room as they struggle with substance abuse, paranoia and conspiracy theories. At 8 p.m. at the AllWays Lounge & Theatre.

Miniature Tigers

Wess Anderson Quintet

Fri. Aug. 8 | A veteran of Wynton Marsalis’ Septet and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, saxophonist Wess Anderson blends traditional New Orleans jazz, swing and bebop. At 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro.

Dirty Linen Night

Sat. Aug. 9 | Art and antique galleries and shops on Royal Street remain open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and there are food trucks and bars set up in the streets for the French Quarter gallery walk. PAGE 51. P H O TO BY C HERY L G ERBER

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New Orleans Red Dress Run | Thousands of runners don red dresses and hit the streets in the annual two-mile dash around the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny. The event also raises funds for local nonprofits. The run begins at 11:30 a.m. in Louis Armstrong Park. PAGE 39.

Black Kids

Sun. Aug. 10 | The Jacksonville, Florida, indie-pop band used four Internet demos — including the preciously catchy “I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You” — to become the talk of the 2007 CMJ Music Marathon. A full-length follow-up to 2008 debut Partie Traumatic (Columbia) was scrapped in 2010 and restarted last year. Ghostboxing Champion opens at 10 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

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Fri. Aug. 8 | Brooklyn’s Miniature Tigers survived a folk-to-pop transition and being named one of the 25 best bands on MySpace by Rolling Stone in 2006. June release Cruel Runnings (YEBO) fully embraces cornball ’80s synth rhythms and adorable choruses. The Griswolds and King Rey open at 10 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

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NEWS +

VIEWS

S C U T T L EBU T T 9 C ’ ES T W H AT ? 9 B O U Q UE T S & BRI C K S 11 C O MMEN TA RY 12 BL A K E P O N TCH A RT R A IN 13 CL A N C Y D UB OS 15

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WEEK-A-PEDIA What’s Trending Online

blogofneworleans.com Zeitgeist offers free screenings of new films about World War I

BBC dramas and documentaries recognize the 100th anniversary of the Great War. BY KEN KORMAN

Le Petit Theatre announces Nine Lives lagniappe show

Theater opens 2014-2015 season Sept. 5 with Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. BY WILL COVIELLO

Marigny Opera House Dance Company prepares for October premiere Company to present all new works performed to live music. BY WILL COVIELLO

Dr. John coming to Joy Theater Sept. 20 The concert comes right after the release of Dr. John’s new album, which is a tribute to Louis Armstrong. BY KEVIN ALLMAN

Sound compromise By Alex Woodward

he Wednesday night open-mic crowd on July 30 huddled outside the back room at Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant and shuffled into seats at several tables and a few stools facing the stage. In Buffa’s front bar facing Esplanade Avenue, a group heckles Sharknado 2, the night’s special feature on the bar’s TVs. Holly, the bartender, says she’ll be back at work the next morning — July 31, the date of the bar’s Civil District Court hearing — but will be rooting for Buffa’s from the bar. The next morning, Buffa’s musicians, staff and supporters — wearing gray and black T-shirts with the bar’s red logo — filled Judge Paulette Irons’ courtroom to support Buffa’s, which faces a lawsuit from its neighbor Sidney Torres IV. Torres alleged the bar violates the city’s sound ordinance and that the city improperly issued it a mayoralty permit to host live music. Buffa’s received its permit in 2012 at the height of music schedule shuffles following a citywide crackdown on bars and venues that did not have proper permits. Armed with more than 50 statements from past performers attesting to its long-term status as a live music venue, Buffa’s was grandfathered in. Earlier this month, the bar collected more statements from musicians in its defense. After more than an hour of discussion outside the courtroom, Torres, Buffa’s representatives and their attorneys reached a tem-

Jerry Jumonville and his band perform in the back room at Buffa’s

Buffa’s opened in 1939 at the same address where it P H O TO BY C HERY L G ERBER stands today: 1001 Esplanade Ave. Its owners say the bar has hosted live music for nearly two decades, with two to three shows a week for most weeks beginning in 1996, and more frequent music performanes in the last several years. Gambit’s archives show calendar listings for the bar as early as 1994 (with Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters and John Sinclair & His Blues Scholars playing Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1994). Brothers Frank and Vincent Buffa Jr. own the building; since 2010, Chuck Rogers has owned the bar, which began operating 24 hours a day in 2007. According to Rogers, he made Torres aware of plans to soundproof the bar earlier this year, though Torres wrote an email in May saying “we feel it is premature for you to do any work to Buffa’s that would advance Buffa’s as a live music venue” until a forthcoming lawsuit played out in court. Torres filed the lawsuit in June. Torres — the entrepreneur who ran SDT Waste and Debris and its French Quarter trash pickup, street cleaning and city recycling services — now operates The Cove resort in the Bahamas. Torres purchased the three-story property at 1011 Esplanade Ave. next to Buffa’s in 1999; it currently is for sale, listed with French Quarter Realty. In the lawsuit, Torres claims the music at Buffa’s exceeds allowable noise levels and has damaged his property. According to the lawsuit, “noise” at the bar causes “physical discomfort and annoyance to any person of ordinary sensibilities seeking to reside in petitioner’s property.” The lawsuit also says the bar has caused “mental distress, pain and suffering” as well PAGE 8

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Buffa’s agrees to a 60-day compromise on its live music schedule in response to a lawsuit filed by Sidney Torres.

porary compromise, one that limits live music at the bar.

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as “the inability to sleep, entertain and take solace in the privacy of their home.” The lawsuit surprised the bar staff and regulars, who say Torres once was a regular. (Torres introduced Kid Rock to the bar.) Rogers said he made repeated requests to measure sound from Torres’ property. “He ignored us,” Rogers said. “We haven’t had any contact with him at all.” Rogers also said that music at the bar ends no later than 2 a.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays, which feature acoustic duos, except for gigs during special occasions like Mardi Gras or the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Its midnight comedy show on Fridays doesn’t have music. On July 31, attorneys for Torres and Buffa’s introduced the terms of the agreement: no live music on Mondays and Tuesdays; music must end at 9 p.m. Wednesdays; music must end at 9 p.m. Thursdays until Buffa’s installs a sound curtain or other soundproofing measure, after which music can end at 11 p.m. (That music, however, must be a duo with no drums or amplified instruments except vocals.) On Fridays and Saturdays, the music must end at 11 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Sundays. The 60-day compromise begins Aug. 4. The parties will regroup at the end of the 60 days.

The standing-room only courtroom was filled with bar supporters in Buffa’s T-shirts. On the Civil District Court steps, however, several people wore T-shirts that read, “bring back old Buffa’s,” “no mayoralty permit” and “support our neighborhoods.” According to the Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans (MACCNO), a supporter said a “private company” hired them. When asked if that company was Torres, the supporter said yes. Torres told Gambit he didn’t hire anyone, adding that even if he did, it’s no different than Buffa’s musicians showing up to support their employer. Wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses and a slim black suit and skinny tie, Torres told Gambit he’s satisfied with the terms of the agreement. “Absolutely,” he said. “My position has always been to work with Buffa’s. ... I’ve been living there 17 years, and I know what’s there now (at Buffa’s) and what it used to do. ... We want Buffa’s to succeed. We want musicians to play. We just want reasonable hours.” Rogers said the compromise is a “good step towards resolving the whole situation.” Rogers said the temporary sound curtain will be installed in the next week or so. “It’s not just financing and money,” Rogers said about installing soundproofing. “It’s contractors, their schedules ... the curtain is a good first step.” Buffa’s back room bar typically hosts movie nights on Mondays, which Rogers said will continue, as will the fall’s Mon-

Buffa’s opened on Esplanade Avenue in 1939. P H O TO BY C HERY L G ERBER

day Night Football schedule. Rogers said he had planned to schedule jazz singer Antoine Diel on some of those nights, but will cancel those plans. Wednesday night features an open mic, which begins at 8 p.m., but will be rearranged. “We’re going to have to shuffle that,” said attorney Tommy Milliner. “When musicians find out, they’re just going to have to get there early.” Thursday’s schedule gets tricky. The new agreement requires duos only, which is not usually a problem; it’s a slot typically held by Aurora Nealand and Tom McDermott at 8 p.m. But when they’re not there, other musicians fill in (on Aug. 8 is Hannah Kreiger-Benson, Amy Tail and Emily Guidry). The weekend’s late-night live music also will be rearranged, though the midnight comedy shows on Friday can continue. The agreement also will cancel upcoming gigs on Sunday nights. Kreiger-Benson, who also represents MACCNO, said while she’s glad the neighbors could reach an agreement, it shouldn’t “be done on the fly in a courtroom.” “It sets a bad precedent in terms of process,” she said. “Meanwhile, musicians’ livelihood could be collateral damage.” Judge Irons asked city attorney Dan MacNamara if he was satisfied with the compromise. The City of New Orleans also is named in the suit, which alleges the city illegally issued Buffa’s its music permit. “You don’t have a dog in this hunt?” Irons asked. “Just a small one,” MacNamara said, laughing. Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s press secretary Tyler Gamble told Gambit the city couldn’t comment on pending litigation. Buffa’s and Torres expect to meet in court again in October.

NEWS VIEWS SCUTTLEBUTT Quote of the week

“It’s OK if we call each other crazy but it’s not good for someone else to insinuate that word in a conversation about children. That’s pretty low. I promise you I wouldn’t say that about kids from Texas.” — State Rep. Karen St. Germain, D-Plaquemine, regarding a Texas legislator’s use of the controversial term “coonass,” as reported by the Houston Chronicle. Texas House Speaker Pro Tempore Dennis Bonnen, a Republican, had used the term in a committee hearing while comparing Louisiana students who came to Texas after Hurricane Katrina versus the thousands of unaccompanied minors from Central America on the Texas border. “We had to have a teacher who could do coonass in English,” Bonnen said, “but here we have to do Spanish and English, maybe, and there’s a higher marker.”

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SCUTTLEBUTT St. Roch on the march

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Residents protest violence

Since January, three people have been shot and killed at the intersection of Derbigny and Mandeville streets in St. Roch, and in the past two weeks, two men have been mugged and beaten nearby, including local artist Christopher Brumfield and Faubourg St. Roch Improvement Association (FSRIA) Vice President Bill Murphy. There was a crime march in the neighborhood July 30, with a flurry of news cameras, New Orleans City Councilman Jared Brossett and a fleet of police officers, including New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Superintendent Ronal Serpas, on the scene. With neighborhood shootings a regular occurrence in St. Roch, some of the march attendees wondered if it takes the mugging of two white men to get the community’s attention. That’s the question “T,” who did not want to be identified, said he asked himself when he learned about the march. “I got a friend who got shot, and nobody was asking to interview me,” he said. FSRIA secretary Rosie Lacy says the march originally was scheduled for last month but was rained out. “We actually did come out and march anyway, but the NOPD was not with us,” she said. “So this is a reschedule of that meeting.” FSRIA President Derrick Floyd pointed out that Murphy “advocates for everyone. This can’t be a black and white issue,” he said. “We have to do it together. We all are living here in a great and vibrant neighborhood.” Floyd said the march would help to show that the neighborhood will not stand for murders, robberies and rape, and called on the NOPD to do more bike patrolling and meetings with residents. The McDonogh 35 percussion unit led about 50 people around St. Roch. Serpas shook hands with residents along the route of the march, climbing onto front porches and patting kids on the back. That’s the kind of thing Floyd said he would like to see more. “Get back to that old-fashioned ‘Officer Friendly’ policing,” he said. “I would like our policemen, when they’re patrolling, to slow down a little bit when they’re patrolling. Say ‘Hi, how are you?’” — JEANIE RIESS

Residents marched against crime in St. Roch last week. P H O T O BY J E A N I E RI E S S

NOPD officers face felony charges Four cops suspended in one month

Within three weeks in July, the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) suspended four officers facing felony charges, three of whom were charged with domestic abuse. • July 11: Detective Robert Hurst was placed on emergency suspension without pay following a Public Integrity Bureau (PIB) domestic abuse investigation that began in April. The Orleans Parish District Attorney’s office announced July 16 that an attempted murder charge against Hurst — a 10-year NOPD veteran — would be dropped, though he still faces a simple battery charge, allegedly against a girlfriend. • July 14: Officer Christopher Carter was placed on emergency suspension without pay following a PIB domestic abuse investigation that began in January. Carter, another 10year veteran, was placed on administrative reassignment in May. He faces domestic abuse battery and domestic abuse strangulation charges. • July 28: Another 10-year veteran officer, Stephanie Caldwell, was placed on emergency suspension without pay following her arrest for aggravated domestic assault and simple domestic battery, as well as reckless operation of a vehicle, hit-and-run and driving against traffic. Caldwell allegedly attacked her husband following an argument. According to Criminal District Court, she faces only the assault and battery charges.

• July 29: Officer Willie A. Gant — a 26-year veteran — was placed on emergency suspension without pay following his arrest on two charges of indecent behavior with juveniles and two counts of sexual battery on a juvenile. PIB alleges that Gant had sexually assaulted a 12-year-old at his home. — ALEX WOODWARD

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• After a contentious three-hour hearing July 29, the New Orleans City Council’s Transportation and Airport Committee voted to move forward legislation that would allow Uber and similar hail-a-cab smartphone apps to do business in New Orleans. The committee sent it to the full council — but made no recommendation as to its passage or defeat. The earliest date a vote can be taken on the measure is now mid-August. • Former New Orleans City Councilwoman Renee Gill Pratt, who was convicted on charges of racketeering in 2011, lost her bid for a new trial last week when U.S. District Judge Ivan Lemelle ruled that online comments on NOLA.com, posted by then-federal prosecutors, did not influence the jury. Lemelle ordered the former councilwoman to report to federal prison Sept. 2 to begin serving a four-year sentence. • As first reported by nola.com, a prankster has taken over the personal website of former Mayor Ray Nagin, who was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison last month. The site, www.craynagin.com, now contains derisive photos and messages about the mayor. When Nagin’s right to the domain expired last year, Gambit attempted to buy it from its registrar company, but was told it wasn’t for sale. That was last November, but clearly things have changed. — KEVIN ALLMAN & JEANIE RIESS

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Jindal’s war of attrition or a guy who doesn’t like frivolous lawsuits, Gov. Bobby Jindal apparently doesn’t mind using one to further his political ambitions. That’s the only logical explanation for the governor’s decision to file a lawsuit seeking to annul a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that Jindal himself signed in 2010 — back when he supported the Common Core educational initiative. The governor’s lawsuit, filed last week, represents his latest ploy in the ongoing war over Common Core in Louisiana. With each new volley, Jindal shows just how desperately he wants to keep the controversy alive — preferably with himself in the forefront — to foster what he hopes (vainly, according to every national poll) will become his presidential campaign. On its face, Jindal’s lawsuit seeks to nullify the state’s commitment to the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) testing consortium, which is tied to the Common

test. Lest anyone forget, state lawmakers rejected every bill to kill Common Core, which proves there is widespread support for the initiative, despite all the noise coming from Jindal and the far right. If the governor truly opposes Common Core, why has he employed such an oblique strategy to fight it? The answer is simple: He wants to put himself at the front of the anti-Common Core parade and take as much credit as possible for opposing it. He obviously believes that’s his ticket to the GOP’s big dance in 2016. That’s a cynical stratagem by the governor. He undoubtedly realizes that he cannot unilaterally kill Common Core, but he certainly could have sidetracked or delayed its implementation had he not been a no-show during the legislative session. Instead, he chose to launch a war of attrition against it by thwarting plans (that were years in the making) to fully implement Common Core and the PARCC test this school year. Full implementation was

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To say the governor has been inconsistent on Common Core is the understatement of the year.

Core initiative. Back when Jindal supported Common Core (as recently as two years ago), he urged lawmakers to pass legislation promoting it, and he joined state education leaders in signing the MOU that made Louisiana a member of the PARCC consortium. That was then. Now Jindal is suing the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), claiming the MOU violates Louisiana’s state sovereignty — a favorite meme of anti-Common Core troops on the GOP’s far right. At its core, however, the governor’s lawsuit is merely another grandstand play by a below-radar wannabe desperately in search of political red meat. Many Common Core opponents have sincere concerns about the initiative, and the rollout in Louisiana was uneven at best, amateurish at worst. Those initial problems could have been overcome via a bipartisan measure that lawmakers enacted this spring, giving educators more time to fully implement Common Core and the PARCC test. Jindal vetoed that bill — after he did practically nothing to help anti-Common Core lawmakers push legislation to weaken or kill the initiative. The legislative session was the appropriate forum to decide Common Core’s future in Louisiana, but Jindal chose to sit on the sidelines. After lawmakers adjourned, the governor tried to gut Common Core himself by administratively blocking the PARCC

set to commence later this month, but now everything is up in the air just weeks before school begins. Jindal’s lawsuit is not the only litigation in the Common Core fracas. More than a dozen state lawmakers sued BESE and state Education Superintendent John White on July 21, claiming that BESE failed to follow the Administrative Procedures Act in implementing Common Core. That suit echoes claims by Jindal, who has used his administrative authority to sidetrack PARCC. The next day (July 22), a group of pro-Common Core parents and teachers sued Jindal, accusing him of exceeding his authority by holding up the PARCC test contract. BESE voted a week later to join the parents’ lawsuit against Jindal, and the governor tried to deprive the board of an attorney — even though BESE’s legal counsel is working for free. A day after BESE moved to join the parents’ lawsuit, Jindal countered with his suit against BESE. All the suits will be heard in Baton Rouge. All this, after Jindal championed Common Core as part of his education reform package. To say the governor has been inconsistent on Common Core is the understatement of the year. Equally accurate are claims that Jindal is using this controversy to advance his political ambitions. If he really cared about improving education in Louisiana, Jindal would have acted long before he did, and in a different fashion.

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This name can be spotted in several places in the New Orleans area, including LaSalle Street, De La Salle High School, LaSalle Park, LaSalle Apartments and the now-gone Hotel LaSalle. These places may pay tribute to Rene-Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle, the French explorer who led expeditions on the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers while establishing fur-trading routes. Sieur is a title of respect used in France. La Salle was the name of a family estate near Rouen, France. In 1682, the Frenchman named the Mississippi River Basin La Louisiane to honor King Louis XIV. La Salle also may refer to Saint John Baptist de La Salle, who was born in Reims, France in 1651 and died in Rouen in 1719. As a priest who dedicated his life to providing education to poor children, he became the founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and was canonized in 1900 by Pope Leo VIII. Although both spellings are prevalent, the “s” should be capitalized when referring to either of these historical figures. If La Salle is used as an adjective, however, as in Lasallian heritage, which describes the Catholic educational tenets of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the “s” does not need to be capitalized.

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Cremation is a religious, spiritual and personal decision that is influenced by several factors. When planning ahead, some things people consider are the environmental impact, or the amount of space required for burials; the fact that families now migrate all over the globe and away from gravesites; and finances. Cremation generally is less expensive than a burial, although the average price across the country has increased over the past decade. For these reasons and because the Catholic Church lifted its cremation ban in 1963, it has become a more common decision, particularly in New Orleans. Some families keep the cremated ashes, sometimes called cremains, in urns within a family member’s residence. Others store the container under the tombstone at a burial site, and some scatter the ashes in a favorite place of the deceased. There are no Louisiana state laws regulating where a person can scatter ashes, and a spokesman for the city of New Orleans told Gambit that no permit is needed from the city to spread human ashes. The process of cremation makes the remains harmless, posing no public health risks. There are ordinances against depositing anything in Lake Pontchartrain, but when reporting the death of some residents, The Times-Picayune has included the deceased’s plans to have his or her ashes spread in Lake Pontchartrain.

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Snakes everywhere hat hissing sound you’ve been hearing lately is the sound of a snake slithering through the halls of officialdom in Baton Rouge. This particular snake is Senate Bill 294, which lawmakers passed on June 2, the final day of the legislative session. Gov. Bobby Jindal signed it into law on June 23, making it Act 859. As initially presented, SB 294 purportedly dealt with the “rights of law enforcement officers while under investigation,” which sounded innocuous enough — but that was never its true aim. The plan all along was for different versions of the measure to be passed by the House and Senate, forcing it to go to a conference committee, which could rewrite it wholesale and sneak (or snake) the real version through at the last minute. Which is what happened. When the bill emerged from the conference committee with just hours remaining in the session, it contained a brand-new amendment totally unrelat-

(www.forgotston.com) echoed Aswell’s line of inquiry — and the fact that no one on the six-member conference committee seemed to recall who authored the amendment. Between them, Aswell and Forgotston raised enough hell that state Sen. Neil Riser, R-Columbia, finally fessed up that he was the father of what Forgotston dubbed “the bastard amendment.” By then, the bloggers’ rants had gone viral and the controversy over the amendment became a statewide story. An obviously chastened Edmonson claimed he knew nothing about the ruse (or at least, that he had nothing to do with it) and promised he would not accept the higher pension if it were unconstitutional. That sounded high-minded of Edmonson, but it was a hollow promise. For starters, it’s not clear that a public employee can reject a portion of his or her pension. Second, federal law makes it illegal to take away pension rights once they are “vested,” and Edmonson’s pension is fully vested. He has been with the State Police for more than 30 years.

What’s needed is for someone to challenge the legality of Act 859. What’s needed is for someone to challenge the legality of Act 859. State Treasurer John Kennedy, who sits on the LSPRS board, has formally asked the Legislature and the board to investigate the Edmonson amendment’s impact and other embarrassing aspects of the charade. The board is dragging its feet, but Kennedy is not letting up. Neither are Aswell and Forgotston. Meanwhile, Jindal should not get a pass for his role in this farce. Riser is a key Jindal ally, and Edmonson is clearly one of Jindal’s darlings. Rumor has it Edmonson may run for lieutenant governor. After this scandal, he’ll be lucky just to retire. Unless someone challenges Act 859, however, Edmonson could change his mind about declining the higher pension. Technically, the money to boost his retirement pay comes from a fund that is designed to give retired troopers and the survivors of slain troopers (widows and orphans, literally) cost-of-living raises. That makes the amendment even more pernicious. The obvious party to challenge Act 859 is the LSPRS board. But, given that most of the board’s members are Jindal appointees, that’s a long shot. The snakes are everywhere.

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ed to law enforcement officers under investigation. The amendment changed the rules governing the Louisiana State Police Retirement System (LSPRS) — for just one or two members of the system. Specifically, the amendment significantly enhanced the retirement benefits of State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson, who routinely is at Jindal’s side. According to at least one knowledgeable estimate, Edmonson’s annual retirement pay would increase by $55,000 a year — from $79,000 to $134,000 — which would cost taxpayers more than $1.6 million over 30 years. None of that was discussed in public, however. Nor was the change advertised in advance, as required of legislation dealing with public employee retirement benefits. Instead, the amended measure was routinely presented as a compromise and summarily adopted by trusting lawmakers in the session’s final hours. That’s how snakes slither through the process. Then the fertilizer hit the oscillator. Capitol newsman and blogger Tom Aswell (www.louisianavoice.com) exposed the Edmonson amendment and its potential cost to taxpayers (and to the retirement system) on July 11. A few days later, fellow blogger C.B. Forgotston

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required Departing Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art Miranda Lash made the New Orleans Museum of Art the city’s premier destination for contemporary art following Prospect.1 and leaves behind a legacy of growth and new relationships with young artists. By Will Coviello

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iranda Lash did not introduce New Orleans to contemporary art, but her exhibitions garnered an impression similar to the shock of the new. “People would always say to me, ‘I can’t believe you got away with this!’” she says with a quizzical smile. As the Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), Lash highlighted contemporary conceptual and installation art, as well as curating shows of more traditional paintings and sculpture. But a couple of her early shows established that she was doing something different at NOMA. Lash introduced the current contemporary art world’s focus on studio

practice in 2009 when she invited local musician Quintron to create an album in a studio set up in second-floor contemporary art galleries (adjacent to a show of puppets by his partner, Miss Pussycat, aka Panacea Theriac). Quintron worked at the museum, literally clocking in like a 9-to-5 employee, and worked with various electronic instruments set up below paintings he had selected from NOMA’s collections. The project put NOMA at the forefront of art museums engaging with artists in a new way, focusing on the creative process instead of just the final produced object and building a new kind of relationship with young artists. Quintron’s Sucre du Sauvage album cover art

Miranda Lash on shows she curated at NOMA

2014

Mel Chin: Rematch

The first retrospective of the artist’s career included artworks and archived materials depicting public installations. | “Sometimes art is

a way of digesting issues. Mel Chin was that way. What can art do in the face of violence? People say, ‘Who cares about art, there are people being murdered?’ What can a creative act do in the face of cruelty? So much of Mel’s practice is about making an argument for the importance of art. And dealing with the issue of human rights and compassion. I find that art helps me and I hope it helps other people.” || continued on page 17 ||

Photo by Cheryl Gerber

features a photo of a crowd of blindfolded listeners in NOMA’s Stern Auditorium as Quintron debuted recordings. But it was the opening reception for Skylar Fein’s Youth Manifesto installation that really turned heads. With oversized sculptures of cassette tapes and stickercovered speakers, concert ticket stubs and photos, the show invoked the era when punk music burst into popular culture and it explored punk’s appropriation and commercialization via T-shirts Fein printed and displayed as if in a retail store (also available in the gift shop). For the September 2009 opening reception, Lash told Fein they could use a grant from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation to hire a band. They chose a post-punk opening band and the metal band Mars to perform in the Great Hall. Museum staff was aware of the evening’s offerings, and some tried to keep things tame. “People were saying, ‘Miranda, don’t let it be too

loud,’” she says. “In my mind I am thinking, ‘It’s a marble hall with a punk band.’ If you drop a book in the Great Hall it echoes.” For NOMA, the music was loud. “It didn’t matter,” Lash says. “When the moment came, it was flooded with people. It was so euphoric that no one cared.” “One of our museum staff picked up a basket and helped hand out earplugs,” Lash recalls. “She handed earplugs to one guy and he asked, ‘Is this Ecstasy?’” The show was defying a lot of expectations about NOMA, and even serendipitous perceptions can be lasting. As the reception’s official ending time neared, sheriff’s deputies, who provide security at the museum, approached the stage to tell the band to bring the show to a close. “Two deputies were giving the hand-across-the-neck gesture,” Fein says. “The band is holding the last note; the sheriffs are looking for something to unplug. The

crowd takes a half-step closer to the stage, and I was like, ‘Oh my God, if the deputies put their hands on the band, it’s going to be mayhem.’” The band members held a final note as long as they could and then put down their instruments. “Then the deputies started pushing people out of the museum,” Fein says. “My 75-year-old mother was standing next to me, we were being pushed at the end of a police baton. She turned to me and said, ‘That was fantastic.’” Fein, his mother, curators including Prospect New Orleans founder Dan Cameron, music fans and other attendees stayed on the front steps. “Everyone was so energized,” Fein says. “No one wanted to leave. We hung out for hours.” NOMA was the place to be. Lash’s final day at NOMA was July 28 and she begins working at The Speed Art Museum in Louisville,

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2013

Camille Henrot: Cities of Ys

Video and sculpture show based on culture of the French-speaking Houma Indian tribe. The show included baskets made by Houma members.

“It was challenging to develop. We wanted to do things aboveboard with sanctioning of the (tribal) board. We went to tribal meetings and they had a lot to say about how they wanted the tribe represented. Their identity is something of great importance and consequence at that moment. ... “So many of these stories are stories of trust. They allowed an artist they didn’t really know to come into their homes, their community center, their church — to videotape their children to tell their story. That was an incredible leap of faith. But none of these things happen unless people are willing to trust each other.”

2011

Swoon: Thalassa

Commissioned large-scale installation in NOMA’s Great Hall. The creation of the sea goddess figure was inspired by New Orleans’ proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. | “Swoon was ready to think big literally

and figuratively. People love that. … When you are generous as an institution in what you are willing to take on, the city responds generously in kind with their enthusiasm. Inherent in that is that you have to be willing to take a risk. There’s always the possibility it won’t generate a response.”

2010

Brilliant Disguise: Masks and Other Transformations

(PRESENTED AT THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER) The show drew from a variety of NOMA collections from traditional and modern paintings to African art.

“I don’t like to think of art in a vacuum. It has to connect to something else. How does contemporary art help me understand music? How does contemporary art help me understand race relations? How does contemporary art help me understand other cultures and other histories? For me it was motivating.”

2010

Parallel Universe: Quintron and Miss Pussycat, Live at City Park

Quintron worked at the museum for a three-month period while recording an album. There also were displays of art from NOMA collections selected by Quintron, music installations and puppets created by Miss Pussycat. | “I saw what they were doing as

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an art practice. They were beloved in the city, but they hadn’t been examined as artists, they were known as musicians. … Part of it was about: Art can be about the inspiration of musical production.”

2009

Skylar Fein: Youth Manifesto

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“The reason the show was attractive to me is because it wasn’t an outright celebration of punk; it was also an exploration of how punk got commercialized. To me it was a really interesting discussion about how … a voice of revolution or rebellion or a voice of change can be co-opted and made into something else — by capitalism or an institution. That NOMA was doing a show about punk is a sign of how this language of rebellion had changed.”

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Kentucky, next week. She’ll return to NOMA to open Photorealism: The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Collection in November and for the citywide art biennial Prospect.3, which opens Oct. 25. In her six-year tenure at NOMA, Lash presented an engaging variety of shows featuring commissioned work, large-scale installations, performances, video, folk craft and expos drawn from NOMA’s collection of more than 40,000 pieces. She played an instrumental role in the museum’s recent revitalization and made it the premier local institution for contemporary art. Lash arrived in New Orleans and at NOMA in 2008, as the international art biennial Prospect.1 was in its final months of preparation. That citywide expo featured shows and site-specific installations by cutting edge contemporary artists from around the globe. It brought international art critics, collectors and tourists to New Orleans, and it introduced many New Orleanians to contemporary art, particularly through Hurricane Katrina- and flood devastationinspired installations spread around the city. Los Angeles artist Mark Bradford’s massive ark-like vessel, Mithra, was constructed in a devastated 9th Ward neighborhood. Paul Villinski’s Emergency Response Studio, a work of technology, environmental and artistic fusion was parked on the lawn in front of NOMA. Monica Bonvicini created the massive sign spelling out “DESIRE” mounted on top of NOMA. In the wake of Prospect.1, NOMA became the center of contemporary art in New Orleans as Lash engaged young

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Swoon installed Thalassa in NOMA’s Great Hall in summer 2011.

is the center of all things contemporary. It was by far the largest of the projects she did at the museum. She worked on it for three or four years. It was a magnificent show.”

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artists, bringing them into the museum, presenting new shows, generating art events and pushing contemporary art out of its designated galleries into other areas of the museum. In 2011, she opened the museum’s Great Hall to Swoon, one of the founding artists behind The Music Box, aka Dithyrambalina, the conversion of the remains of a collapsed Bywater shotgun home into a cluster of interactive musical structures. At NOMA, Swoon, aka Callie Curry, transformed the museum atrium’s stately columns and white marble interior into the home of a giant sea goddess, Thalassa, a massive, colorful, tentacled paper installation. More recently, the Great Hall was hung with Our Strange Flower of Democracy, what looks like a satellite made of bamboo and bottlecaps, part of Lash’s Mel Chin retrospective, Rematch. Chin has been on the national radar since the 1980s, when his environmentally inspired Revival Field installation was singled out among art projects objected to by conservative U.S. senators — their attempt to defund the National Endowment of the Arts primarily focused on what they characterized as “obscene” art by artists such as Robert Mapplethorpe, Karen Finley and Andres Serrano. It was the first

retrospective of Chin’s work, and the first retrospective undertaken by Lash. (It opens at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Sept. 5 and then moves to Houston, where four institutions will co-host it.) Lash met Chin while she was working as a curatorial assistant at The Menil Collection in Houston. At an opening of Robert Rauschenberg works on cardboard, Chin attended in an outfit made entirely of cardboard boxes. Lash introduced herself and they kept in contact. Chin also began a project in New Orleans. His Operation Paydirt/ Fundred Dollar Bill projects involved children decorating fake money templates (“Fundred” dollar bills) to highlight lead paint poisoning in disadvantaged neighborhoods. He expanded the project nationally, and the goal was to deliver bills from children across the country to Congress and get legislators to approve a like amount of dollars for lead paint remediation. The local project also included his installation of a massive bank vault door on the facade of a Bywater home (Safehouse, 2008). While in New Orleans, Chin visited Lash at NOMA. As they talked, she inquired about doing a retrospective. “It felt like a marriage proposal,” Lash says. “It’s a

big thing to ask an artist. It’s asking an artist to trust you with their entire career.” Chin’s career existed largely outside of the gallery world, and many of his projects were unconventional. His work was not in any way archived or cataloged, and the retrospective and accompanying catalog would become the first major characterization of his career. “I think he was taking a risk,” Lash says. “I was touched by that.” A former Texan, Chin currently resides at the edge of the Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina, where his studio occupies a former birthing hospital. Lash traveled there often to go through his collections of slides. The retrospective drew from an eclectic and prolific career. It featured works and representations of installations and projects inspired by science and social issues concerning ethnicity, media and violence. The vault door and palates of bundled Fundred bills were displayed as well. “The Mel Chin show was her biggest,” says former NOMA director John Bullard. “It was a major mid-career retrospective for an important artist who perhaps has not received the recognition he deserves because he is not based in New York, which

Lash met Bullard when she conducted a tour of John and Dominique de Menil’s private collection in Houston for a group of visiting NOMA members. She welcomed them and mentioned that she was engaged to a New Orleans native. Bullard replied that the museum was looking for a contemporary art curator, and Lash later inquired about it. She told Bullard that she would be visiting the Crescent City soon, but she couldn’t interview, because she’d be on her honeymoon. Her fiancee, Jim Mulvihill, pushed her to do the interview. Mulvihill worked in public relations, and he also applied for an open position at NOMA. “When I came to NOMA for my second interview, and Jim for his first, we walked up the steps of the museum hand in hand,” Lash says. “When I started talking to people about taking the position, many people discouraged me,” Lash says. “People cautioned me that it would be hard in a lot of ways, because of where the city was at: A combination of NOMA not having a track record for contemporary art, and in late 2007, the city was in a tough place (still recovering from Hurricane Katrina).” Lash looked at the situation and saw potential. “I figured I’d have many opportunities in my life to join a contemporary art department, but I may never have another opportunity to start one.” The century-old institution had moments on the leading edge before Lash’s arrival. When Bullard arrived as director in the 1970s, he brought photography to the forefront, making NOMA one of the first art museums to do so. The museum also has leading American collections of Edo-period Japanese art, African art, Spanish colonial art and decorative

arts. Contemporary art was formerly under the direction of Bill Fagaly, who relinquished it and focuses on his area of expertise, African art. “She was able to breathe life into contemporary art at NOMA,” Fagaly says. “It isn’t that NOMA hadn’t been doing contemporary things, but Miranda gave it focus and direction and did a bang up job.” NOMA’s previous “contemporary” projects often focused on Louisiana and Southern artists, who were generally not as avant-garde as their peers elsewhere, Bullard says. Now the museum’s contemporary art program reflects national and international art world focuses. The position of contemporary art curator grew out of the museum’s expansion in modern art holdings. The opening of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden was a major addition to the museum’s collection of Modernist art. The garden falls under the purview of the contemporary art curator and Lash was tasked with producing a catalog for the garden when she arrived. In her first year, as Prospect.1 unfolded around the city, she realized that she was in the right place at the right time. “It was transcendent,” she says. “There were so many late nights working at the museum. ... I remember the doors flying open and the art world coming into NOMA and seeing everything. There were so many Prospect.1 moments — sitting in the Cai Guo-Qiang chairs at Colton School (reclining motorized massage chairs that offered a view of lit stars hung from the ceilings) — so many moments where I felt like crying because it was so beautiful. … It was a spiritually cathartic moment for the art scene.” At the close of Prospect.1, Lash was ready to make the most of the opportunity. “From there it was energizing,” she says. “Now what are we going to do? What are we going

art can animate ideas and approaches.” Lash grew up in California, both in the San Fernando Valley just north of Los Angeles and in Fresno, an inland agricultural area, where her mother, a doctor, worked with migrant laborers. Lash thought she’d follow in her mother’s footsteps, becoming a doctor and helping people, until she realized as an undergraduate at Harvard University that she didn’t love biology and chemistry. “My mother always said I’d know when I felt the calling,” she says. Lash found that calling in art history. “I signed up for a class just on Van Gogh,” she says. Later, during an internship at a museum, she realized she wanted to go into curatorial work rather than the academic world. “(Curator) Diane Larsen pulled out a chalk drawing by Edward Burne-Jones,” Lash says. “She pulled it out of the (storage) racks and there was this mermaid; this beautiful thing. I loved that there were just the two of us, and we could go look at it any time. … I like being close to the objects. Curating is from Latin: curare, to care. It’s about caring for the objects.” At her first curating job at The Menil Collection, Lash fit artists into the picture. “I didn’t understand living art until I got to The Menil Collection,” she says. “I had many friends who were artists in Houston. The artist took shape — not a shadowy person, but a real part of the story. I wanted to be as close to the heat of the fire as possible.” Contemporary art programs have welcomed art-making into museums in a variety of ways, in terms of creating installations and exposing their creative processes. At NOMA, Taylor would like to see more shows generated by artists interacting with museum collections and acting as curators. One of Lash’s first shows featured artist Jennifer Odem culling pieces from NOMA’s collections.

Working with artists is something Lash made a regular practice in her work at NOMA. In another exhibit not in the contemporary art galleries, she presented works by New Orleans native Rashaad Newsome, who now lives in New York and had work included in a biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Lash met Newsome at Prospect.1.5 when he had a video installation at Good Children Gallery. For his show at NOMA, he created canvases and video works mounted in gold leaf frames fusing the aesthetics of hip-hop bling and the heraldry of traditional European portraiture, particularly people of wealth or nobility. Newsome also created his own coronation video. To create it, Newsome brought vogue dancers from New York to perform with Mardi Gras Indians and the Eleanor McMain marching band. “One of the dancers wore parts of a Mardi Gras Indian costume and vogued down Lelong Drive (the entrance to NOMA) with indians behind them,” Lash says. “You typically think of Mardi Gras Indian chiefs as being very traditionally masculine, straight masculine. There’s traditionally resistance to queer culture in the African-American community. To see those two come together was very special. And the vogue dancers were amazing. … They came into the Great Hall with flag girls on the stairs and the band playing. Rashad pulled up in a Lamborghini covered in one of his vinyl designs. It was a very baroque performance. “It resonated for me because at Mardi Gras you have the meeting of the courts on TV with Rex and Comus and the idea of coronation. Here was this New Orleans black artist crowning himself in the presence of a marching band and Mardi Gras Indians. It was a self-assertive moment for Rashaad. As a lively, colorful event, it was beautiful.” Lash also curated French

artist Camille Henrot’s first U.S. museum show; Irish artist Katie Holten created an installation in the Great Hall about coastal land loss; and Lash invited Odili Donald Odita to create the 110-foot mural beyond the Great Hall entrance. Not everything Lash curated is new work. Currently, the contemporary gallery space includes Robert Rauschenberg and “Five from Louisiana.” “It’s my power ballad tribute to Louisiana,” Lash says, pumping her fists in the air as if she was at a rock concert. The show is a reference to a 1977 NOMA show curated by Fagaly, in which he highlighted the work of five artists who generally weren’t known for their connections to the state. Lash’s show features later works by the same five artists, and it prominently features Melic Meeting, a large work of painting and silk screening on a patchwork on fabric by Rauschenberg, whose mother was from New Orleans. Lash was instrumental in NOMA acquiring the piece with the support of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation and help of the Helis Foundation. It’s one of

surfboard,” she says. “It’s carefully lacquered; a carefully constructed object. Art can get down to just essentials.” Not everyone appreciates it as much as she does. “My docents, so many of them hate it,” she says. “They really hate it.” “I learned something special about New Orleans,” Lash says. “When we showed the Kalup Linzy video in Prospect.1, I was really worried about the reaction from people because there are some sex scenes in the video, and one is fairly graphic. I thought ‘We’ll put a sign out, saying parents, please preview this…’ I remember being really worried. Then one day I saw two of my docents walk past the video, and they both watched it. And I was watching them. They cracked up laughing. They thought it was so funny. “Then I did my docent training about minimalism and John McCracken,” she says. “People were just not having it. They were saying, ‘It’s just a plank!’ “Minimalism is no good to New Orleans, but you can show anything you want in terms of sexual content or obscenity. Because we have Carnival, no one seems

I think I made a conscious choice not to do expected things at NOMA. I wanted NOMA to leapfrog over the idea ‘We’re going to show contemporary art’ straight to ‘We’re going to debut important contemporary art.’ several pieces Lash helped the museum acquire, including adding the first pieces of installation art to the permanent collection. Across from the exhibit is a piece Lash loves: a 10-feet-tall, shiny, baby blue, perfectly rectangular piece by John McCracken. It’s a solid color with a car chrome finish and completely simple in its dimensions, but she extols its virtues as a hand-made object. “It’s polished like a

to care. I thought I would scandalize people with a Sam Taylor-Wood piece with a lot of male nudity, but no one seems to care.” In the end, she’s intrigued by the interaction. “I want people to understand art in a better way,” she says. “I will gladly talk about a master painting with anyone who will care to listen, but I also want people to understand that art can be more than you think it can be.”

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to take on? I think I made a conscious choice not to do expected things at NOMA. I wanted NOMA to leapfrog over the idea ‘We’re going to show contemporary art’ straight to ‘We’re going to debut important contemporary art.’ “I passed over great projects we would have been the third or fourth venue for; I passed over projects where there was a great artist but people already knew their work. I think that was a controversial decision at first. I have come to know and respect a lot of moreestablished artists in New Orleans. But I will readily say that I wanted NOMA to be a place where people saw things first.” The last six years have been a period of growth in contemporary art across the city. The St. Claude Avenue arts district had started to develop before Hurricane Katrina, but Prospect.1 greatly accelerated the opening of more artistowned and -operated galleries. The New Yorkbased Joan Mitchell Foundation created a local presence by opening its center on Bayou Road. The Contemporary Arts Center initially hired Dan Cameron to curate visual art, and after a period of transformation has in the last year presented the large-scale photography show Water by Edward Burtynsky and 30 Americans from Miami’s Rubell Family Collection. “What (new director) Neal Barclay is doing at the CAC is really interesting,” says NOMA director Susan Taylor. “His program design and the kind of (performers) he’s bringing here is very ambitious.” For Taylor, who arrived in 2010, contemporary art is a necessary part of her vision for the museum. “For me, contemporary art is a point of access for an audience,” Taylor says. “Whether it’s young people or an intergenerational audience or people just committed to the idea that art has a place in their lives, contemporary

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MILK When it comes to breast-feeding, an informed decision is key. By Nia Porter

or two months after they’re born,” Greenaway says. “Moms are able to give their babies antibodies through their milk to help them fight off these potential infections.” Along with the decreased risk of infections come fewer reported allergies and shorter hospital stays compared to infants who aren’t breast-fed, according to Susie Amick, a lactation consultant at East Jefferson General Hospital. There are benefits for the mother as well. “There are reports showing that women who breast-feed have fewer breast cancers,” Amick says. “They are also usually able to lose their pregnancy weight faster than mothers who aren’t breast-feeding.” Greenaway recommends breastfeeding as a great way to manage weight for both mothers and their babies while also minimizing the chances of children growing up with Type 1 or 2 diabetes. “Babies that are breast-fed tend not to overeat,” Greenaway says. “They eat what they want, and then they’re off, whereas babies that are bottle-fed tend to drink all that’s in the bottle, because it’s steadily going down their throats.” However, some women — including women who are HIV-positive or who have other health problems — are advised not to breast-feed. For other women, the fear that breast-feeding is painful deters them from trying it. “One of the common misconceptions about breast-feeding is if there’s pain, you’re not doing it right,” Greenaway says. “At the beginning, there is going to be a little pain.

Breast-feeding offers an opportunity for mothers and babies to bond.

Nipples are extremely sensitive, and when a child is latched on, it can be uncomfortable at first.” When this happens, she urges mothers to keep trying. The pain will go away once the nipples have “toughened up,” Greenaway says. Greenaway, Amick and Landry agree that ultimately it is the mother’s decision whether she’ll breast-feed. At East Jefferson General Hospital, Amick helps mothers make informed decisions about it. “Louisiana is known throughout the country for having one of the lowest breast-feeding rates, and unfortunately, one of the highest infant mortality rates,” Amick says. “Since those are connected, we encourage mothers to educate themselves before making the decision.” Mothers should decide what they are comfortable with while determining how

long to breast-feed their children. “It’s recommended that mothers breast-feed exclusively for the first six months and continue breast-feeding for a minimum of one to two years,” Amick says. According to Landry, the length of time a baby is breast-fed depends solely on the mother and her baby. But when stories of mothers who breastfeed until their children are in grade school pop up on newsstands across the country, it’s easy to see how new mothers become confused. “I can see how breast-feeding can become a little awkward for the child as they get older,” Greenaway says. “However, I encourage mothers to do whatever they and their child are comfortable with throughout the breast-feeding process.”

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he first few days after childbirth can be a whirlwind for new moms. Upon returning home, they are faced with finding eating and sleeping schedules that work for the baby and the rest of the family, all while juggling requests from friends and family eager to meet the new addition. On top of that, some new mothers who are breast-feeding are left wondering: Am I doing this correctly? “Breast-feeding is not necessarily something that comes naturally to women, even though their bodies are designed to do it,” says Courtney Landry, head of the La Leche League of New Orleans. “It’s a learning process.” With advice and guidance from lactation consultants, nurses and support groups, new and soon-to-be mothers can learn about the mutual health benefits of breast-feeding. Founded in the 1950s as a support group for breast-feeding mothers, the nonprofit organization has become an international authority on the subject. The New Orleans chapter meets twice a month to provide education for pregnant women and new moms looking for information about breast-feeding. “Breast milk is the natural food for a baby,” Landry says. “From the time your baby is born, what your body is producing is exactly what they need, which is actually really cool.” As a family nurse practitioner and a lactation counselor at Birthmark Doulas, Nikki Greenaway says there are several physical benefits to breastfeeding, one of which is decreasing the baby’s risk infections and diseases. “Babies don’t have the antibiotics to fight off infections, because immunizations are not done until one

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What if a child is having difficulty making the adjustment to school? Parents should know that regressive or increased dependent “baby” behavior is common. Understand that Mondays and Fridays are more difficult days. And don’t get upset at your child if he or she is upset or indifferent with you. Try to get them to verbalize their emotions. How should a parent treat the child at the end of the first day? Pick the child up at the planned time and place and ask him or her about their day. And be sure to ask something specific, such as “Who’s the funniest person in your class?” Get them talking.

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One mistake parents make is sneaking out without saying goodbye, which can make the child feel like he or she has been abandoned. The other mistake is on the other end of the spectrum — hanging around too long or becoming emotional when it comes time to leave. That can make a separation worse for a child. Kids are smart and take cues from their parents on how to act. If you’re emotional, they might become the same.

Take it in stages. Start talking to the child about it in advance. You can read them stories about going to school or, because children learn through play, try calmly play-acting with them different aspects of the day, such as dropping them off or what they will be doing while they are at school. Make sure they understand you will be picking them up again at the end of each day. During the week before school begins, I specifically advise parents to discuss drop-off and pick-up arrangements in detail with the child and come up with a separation routine that will make it easier for him or her to leave the parent. Sometimes it helps if the child can bring some sort of security object, like a family photo or a favorite stuffed animal that the child can have with them while at school. And don’t forget to ask if they have any last-minute fears or questions, while at the same time letting them know it’s OK to feel frightened, sad or angry. On the night before school starts, I tell parents to review the school day routine with the child and enforce a bedtime to ensure the child is well-rested. Kids need about nine hours of sleep a night, so that bedtime needs to be maintained throughout the year. Another good thing to do is put the child’s clothes out the night before to eliminate stress or delays in the morning. Finally, on that first day of school, be sure the child is awake in plenty of time to prepare for school, which includes eating a healthy breakfast at home or at school. Go over the drop-off and pick-up arrangements one more time, as well as the separation routine. Get to school on time, but don’t get there too early. And

when you leave, don’t drag out the goodbye. Leave promptly and with a positive attitude, after you have completed your planned separation routine.

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THE BASH BROS Who they are: Khiry Robinson (left) and Mark Ingram, a pair of power running backs who each made a mark during the Saints’ playoff run last year. Why you should be hyped: Everyone knows that Robinson has been compared to all-time great Curtis Martin. Fans may be skeptical about Ingram, the mostly pedestrian former first-round pick from Alabama. But here’s the thing: Ingram ended the year playing his best football, running with anger and producing 356 yards on 75 carries between his midseason return from injury and the end of the Seattle playoff game, and that’s if you don’t count the 145 yards he managed on 14 carries against the Dallas Cowboys. The combination of Robinson and a resurgent Ingram in 2014 could give the Saints’ offense the ability to pummel defenders — making quarterback Drew Brees even more dangerous.

s they enter the earliest moments of the 2014 football season, New Orleans Saints fans are hyped. Here’s an example: In the frozen food section of the Winn-Dixie on North Carrollton Avenue, I ran into a neighbor I hadn’t seen in a few months. We shook hands. Before saying hello, before asking about the family or the job or my latest writing project, my neighbor said, “I think the Saints are going to be great this year.” I opened my mouth to agree, but he went on before I could speak, pouring out a slew of reasons he thinks the 2014 Saints will be one of the best Black and Gold teams ever. Rob Ryan’s defense figured in prominently, of course. “Cam Jordan is a monster,” he said, “and you put all-pro-type safeties like Jairus Byrd or Kenny Vaccaro behind a guy like that? It’s a better version of the formula we had in 2009.” There it was — the reference to 2009. Even a mention of that year by a Saints fan is a thing with weight; it’s most often said in a hushed tone, after a little hesitation. Is any other number, by itself, so magical? My usual instinct is to qualify such hype about the Saints: Yeah, the Saints will be good, I often think, but ... In 2013, Saints fans were never able to eliminate the part that came after “but.” The Saints were good, but they couldn’t run the ball. The Saints were good, but they couldn’t force turnovers. The Saints were good, but they were going to end up losing on the road in Seattle anyway, so let’s not get too excited. Yeah, the 2013 Saints were good, but. What changed between the Saints’ flight home from Seattle in January and the start of training camp up at The Greenbrier in West Virginia? Old players, like Darren Sproles and Lance Moore, are gone,

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and new players, like Byrd and rookie wide receiver Brandin Cooks, have arrived. Are those roster modifications the explanation for Saints fans’ excitement? They’re part of it, but they don’t explain everything. Some of the excitement results from the way the Saints’ 2013 season ended — with a loss, yes, but not with the sort of heartbreak loss Saints fans experienced after the 2010 and 2011 seasons, when Marshawn Lynch and Vernon Davis each made a mockery of what then passed for a New Orleans defense and put the Saints on the sad side of Seattle and San Francisco sports lore. No, the Saints’ loss to the Seahawks last season wasn’t that kind of a heartbreaker. Saints fans were aware of what they were up against: a Seattle team that was better than the 2013 Saints and which was approaching the climax of a story of destiny Saints fans could recognize from their own recent past. Those who say there are no moral victories in sports may never have felt the strange combination of pride and dissatisfaction that results from such an experience. The pride in your team’s performance excites you, but the dissatisfaction from the loss forces you to approach the next campaign with a sense of unfinished business. The Saints lost to Seattle, but New Orleans’ manic comeback attempt, the way the Saints’ offense finally began to slice the infamous Legion of Boom apart, was something akin to inspirational and left fans ready for more. We just weren’t good enough then, Saints fans have been thinking since January, but we played a hell of a game. And now? Now we’re good enough. Think back to the way you felt before the magic of 2009 began. Here’s an anecdote while you’re thinking: I moved to Brooklyn during the summer of

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JARIUS BYRD Who he is: A big-money free agent acquisition nobody thought would even be in the running, Byrd is a former all-pro who also made three Pro Bowls during his five years in Buffalo. Why you should be hyped: Byrd’s specialty is the interception — he had more of them (seven) by the eighth game of his rookie season than Malcolm Jenkins managed in all of his five years (six) — and interceptions have been rare in New Orleans since the 2009 season. But Byrd, unlike the player who set the turnover-forcing tone for that year’s team, is in the prime of his career. He’s a premier piece of a Saints defense that seems structurally sound for the first time in more than a decade.

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2009 and got a job in the cafe of a bookstore. After the Saints crushed the Oakland Raiders 45-7 in the preseason, I was off the clock and browsing the shelves when my brother called me to talk about the game. “This preseason has been the best I’ve ever seen the Saints look,” he said. “It sounds like,” I replied, and asked him questions about the game, which I hadn’t seen. Because I hadn’t seen it I didn’t fully understand the awe and excitement in his voice. “I think we might do it this year,” my brother said, and I didn’t have to ask what he meant by “it.” He felt that way because the Saints were good enough, and there was no “but” leading to a qualification. It was full speed ahead, and the trip didn’t end until Lombardi Gras. The Saints ended 2013 on an ellipsis, and have made themselves better while preparing to start the next chapter. The defense remains young and ascending, with the likes of Jordan, Vaccaro, Junior Galette and Akiem Hicks all likely to play their best football yet. And their offense has spent the last few months with its hood propped open while Sean Payton replaced worn-out old engine parts with new and shiny ones. Every move they’ve made has given fans more reason to get hyped. In the Mid-City Winn-Dixie, my neighbor continued to build a case for our shared excitement. “This team has an offense that can score 30 points a game,” he said, “and the defense might only allow 14.” He waved a hand through the air. “Come on now.” If he’s right — if Saints fans’ excitement truly is justified — then there’s really just one relevant question in 2014. Who, indeed, is going to beat these Saints?

Who he is: The Saints’ 2014 first-round draft pick, a blazing fast wide receiver from Oregon State who won’t turn 21 until Sept. 25. Why you should be hyped: He may be young, but few offensive weapons of any age combine the myriad skills Brandin Cooks has at his disposal. He has the speed to outrun any defender and the moves of Reggie Bush or Darren Sproles at their most slippery. If you combine Sproles with pint-sized yet physical former Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith, to whom Cooks has compared himself, you’ll start to understand just how exciting a player this kid might be.

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such a fun mixture of activity,” says Saussy, who adds that Lucy’s was among the first local places to offer fish tacos. A private room above the restaurant accommodates 200 guests for events such as parties and weddings. The attic, as it’s called, features the same surf-inspired decor as the downstairs area. Lucy’s is a popular spot for watching New Orleans Saints football. When the Saints won the Super Bowl in 2010, Black and Gold players ended up at Lucy’s after their Lombardi Gras parade. Quarterback Drew Brees taught the crowd the team’s pre-game chant, a video was posted and went viral on Youtube. The kitchen serves brunch on weekends with free-flowing $3 mimosas and $4 bloody Marys. There also is an all-day happy hour on Mondays and occasional canine Yappie Hours (plus a menu of snacks for dogs that’s always available).

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Hazelnut (2735 Highway 190, Mandeville, 985-626-8900; 5515 Magazine St., 504891-2424; www.hazelnutneworleans.com) holds a sale Thursday, Aug. 7. Jewelry, handbags, furniture and art will be discounted at the Mandeville location. On Wednesday, Aug. 6, Whole Foods Market (300 N. Broad St., Suite 103., 504434-3364; 3420 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-888-8225; 5600 Magazine St., 504-899-9119; www.wholefoodsmarket.com) donates 5 percent of sales to the Whole Cities Foundation, whose mission is to improve individual and community health through partnerships, education and access to nutritious foods.

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Looking Glass Productions holds its sixth annual Slidell Looking Glass Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 at Northshore Harbor Center (100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell). There will be vintage glass and hourly door prizes. Admission is $5 (includes both days). Famous Footwear (Algiers Plaza, 3038 Holiday Drive, 504-398-7305; www.famousfootwear.com) celebrates its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. There will be promotions, a shoe artist decorating shoes, drawings, a DJ and appearances by WYLD 98.5 radio personalities.

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ucy’s Retired Surfer Bar & Restaurant (701 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-523-8995; www. lucysretiredsurfers.com) sits on a vibrant corner of the Warehouse District. Though it features a decidedly beachy atmosphere, there’s not a wave in sight, and the same was true of its first incarnation in Manhattan’s Upper West Side, which owner Bruce Rampick opened in 1985. Lucy’s got its name when Rampick’s business partners hung a vintage longboard in the bar. The accessory reminded Rampick, a California native, of a surfer’s beach joint, and the restaurant’s laid-back brand was born. Rampick opened the New Orleans location in 1992. The Southern California surf-shack menu features burgers, salads and creative tacos and quesadillas. The drink list includes specialty cocktails decorated with tropical toys (even mermaids). The Shark Attack, a concotion of vodka, gin, rum, tequila and sour mix, sports a plastic shark. “For those who want an all-night party, we also have a shot here that has a scorpion stinger in it,” says Virginia Saussy, Lucy’s marketing consultant. “Even comes with a T-shirt.” The crowd includes CBD professionals, families taking advantage of the kids’ menu and bar regulars. Saussy says Lucy’s was a pioneer in its neighborhood. “We opened long before the Warehouse District trend, which is

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A touch of classics

The Franklin serves refined small plates and drinks. By Sarah Baird

and muddled by The Franklin is cozy and stylish with a playful menu and the strawberry. interesting cocktails. Entrees at The Franklin are P H O T O BY C H ER Y L G ER B ER classically imagined and generally well-executed, with a European-influenced, what bistro-style flair that speaks more to the The Franklin winding alleyways of Paris than the restaurant’s Marigny surroundings. The restaurant’s where French roots (proprietor Jason Baas’ years 2600 Dauphine St., spent managing Uptown bistro Lilette) are (504) 267-0640 most evident in the rustic, straightfoward coq au vin, with chicken so wine-soaked, when juicy and tender that even Julia Child would dinner and lateapprove. The comfort food element of the dish is played up by the addition of a crunchy night daily onion ring tower, and the rings come in handy as sponges for the dish’s leftover jus. how much The seared pork loin is plated with traditional expensive sidekicks — charred Brussels sprouts and blue cheese — but manages to distinguish what works itself with the kind of succulent, effortless playful escargot luxury that makes the dish appropriate for eclair; smoky, a casual weeknight dinner with friends or a woodsy Kentucky date night tucked away in one of the restaurant’s shadowy nooks. Despite the pork loin’s Rifleman cocktail best efforts, the Brussels sprouts and blue what doesn’t cheese steal the show, with the creamy, tangy cheese arriving molten, turning each steak tartare sprout into its own miniature gratin. doused in balsamic The Franklin’s commitment to classic bistro fare with well-placed local touches will check, please ensure that it’s a favorite of those looking for well-coiffed well-coiffed comfort. classic bistro fare with well-placed Contact Sarah Baird at sarahgambitdining@gmail.com local touches

The Half Shell Oyster Bar and Grill (3101 Esplanade Ave.) was set to open in Faubourg St. John as early as last weekend, owner Mark Johari Lawes said. The Half Shell will specialize in oysters, including char-broiled bivalves topped with Lawes’ original sauce, and will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, Lawes said. “I was just planning on doing lunch and dinner, but neighbors told me there’s no good breakfast place around here,” Lawes said. “So I decided I would do a full-service breakfast.” The lunch menu will include roast beef po-boys, burgers and shrimp, and dinner will add lobster tails, steak, chicken and vegetarian options. Lawes operated Cafe Negril (606 Frenchmen St., 504-944-4744) from 2001 to 2002. He’s also owned several other local businesses, including nightclubs Patio 79 in Fountainebleau and Club Kisses in Gentilly. Lawes says he saw an opportunity while driving on Esplanade Avenue. “I passed and saw an empty building,” he says. “It looked like it needed to have a tenant, and I had a few dollars, so I said, ‘You know what, maybe I should just open a restaurant.’” Lawes says he plans to apply for a liquor license for Half Shell. — DELLA HASSELLE | MID-CITY MESSENGER

Rouses gets Lucky

Diners with a Lucky Dog craving no longer have to visit the French Quarter to get their fix. Beginning Friday, Lucky Dogs (www.luckydogs.us) will be available in all Rouses Markets (www.shop. rouses.com), marking the first time the hot dogs have been available in stores. Lucky Dogs come in a five-pack and are the same version served from the iconic, hot dog-shaped carts. “We are very excited about the launch of Lucky Dogs into Rouses supermarkets,” Lucky Dog co-owner Mark Talbot said in a statement. “Rouses has been very helpful in this endeavor, one local family business helping another local family business.” — SARAH BAIRD

A woman’s place is in management

The lack of women in leadership roles within the food service industry has long been an issue, with women underrepresented in top-tier spots. The Women’s Foodservice Forum (www. womensfoodserviceforum.com) says women represent 60 percent of food prep managers and service workers, but only 15 percent of food service companies have 30 percent or more women in senior positions. PAGE 30

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t first glance, The Franklin may appear to be another trendy, small-platesmeets-mixology spot. Butcher paper menus? Check. Stylish interior with art lining the walls? Check. While it may have some of the trappings of a cookie cutter craft cocktail lounge, looks can be deceiving. The Franklin is committed wholly to its role as a bistro-inspired, classic neighborhood spot in a way that is refreshingly simple. While more trendy spots will come and go, The Franklin should remain rock solid. The majority of the menu consists of small plates meant for sharing with a group over a round (or three) of cocktails. The atmosphere is convivial and cozy without feeling cramped, with the kind of sultry, dim lighting that at certain angles can make diners feel as if they’re on the set of a noirish film. Tomato jam crostini is perfectly summery, lightened up by delicate bird’s neststyle herb salad arranged atop each piece of jam-slathered crusty bread. The addition of burrata to the mix, however, seems overplayed. (A bite of hard Spanish cheese would add more depth to the dish.) Snails are the basis for one of the most playful, delightful dishes on the menu, presented as an “eclair” with fluffy blue cheese mousse that mimics pastry cream. (Another whimsical, savory play on a sugary classic — steak a la mode — features steak and rich foie gras ice cream.) The Franklin boasts a robust and thorough wine list, with a knowledgeable bar staff that is patient and attentive enough to sort through the nuances of pairings and flavors with those eager to explore. The cocktail menu is equally thoughtful, with elegant twists on classic drinks and the kind of subtle nuances that allow drinkers to feel as if they’ve made a new discovery. One standout cocktail is the Kentucky Rifleman, a dark liquor-heavy concoction named for the Kentuckians who fought in the Battle of New Orleans. The drink — which doubles up on whiskey with both bourbon and rye — is woodsy and smoky, and black walnut bitters add an undercurrent of nutty sweetness. (I imagine it also would make a fine hot toddy when cooler weather rolls around.) The shaved root vegetable salad is colorful and crunchy with a refreshing, zesty lemon yogurt dressing that serves as the perfect palate cleanser between opulent bites. A tempura-fried avocado half comes filled with a mound of lump crab and has the strongest texture profile of any dish on the menu, with the buttery texture of avocado and crabmeat well-balanced by crispy tempura batter. The steak tartare — which arrives plated with nibbles of strawberry and a raw quail egg — is an ambitious, unfortunate miss, with the complex flavors of the meat drowned by overly acidic balsamic

Oysters on the bayou

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FORK + CENTER [CONTINUED] The recently launched WFF 100K Strong Commitment Campaign (www. wff100kstrong.org) aims to improve those numbers by asking prominent food-service leaders nationwide to acknowledge the importance of placing women in executive positions. New Orleans culinary luminaries including Ti Martin of Commander’s Palace, Katy Casbarian of Arnaud’s Restaurant and Susan Spicer, chef/owner of Bayona and Mondo, have signed on in support of the campaign. “Women are significantly underrepresented in ... executive teams and we are asking the food service industry to create more opportunities for this group,” WFF President and CEO Hattie Hill said in a statement. The campaign encourages restaurants to take on and sign the commitment, sponsor women leaders in their organizations and partner with WFF to create leadership development programs. — SARAH BAIRD

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Et Ale

After patrons at Oak (8118 Oak St., 504-302-1485; www. oaknola.com) complained about the wine bar’s beer selection, the owners decided to open a new space next door. “We really want to get more people to [Oak Street], so we thought that opening a bar focused on beer would offer something for everybody,” says Ale General Manager Pat Winters. Ale (8124 Oak St.), which shares a courtyard with the wine bar, opened July 18. There are 30 beers available on draught, including selections from Parish Brewing Co., Southern Tier Brewing Co., Stone Brewing Co. and North Coast Brewing Co. Ale is the only non-Japanese restaurant in the Ale General Manager Pat Winters city that serves Sapporo on draft, and it also offers Crispin on tap for cider lovers and those looking for gluten-free options. The bottle list includes roughly 60 beers in bottles and cans. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., happy hour features all draft pints at half price. The bar stocks 30 Scotches and 25 bourbons and whiskeys. Winters says that once Ale is running on all cylinders, the bar staff will offer four specialty cocktails per month, including classics and original creations, and some may use beer as an ingredient. The decor pays homage to the city’s brewing history. Ale’s wide wooden floorboards were salvaged from the Dixie brewery. There is a menu of creative comfort food such as duck confit queso fundido and lamb sliders with feta and mint chimichurri. Ale serves brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and the menu includes smoked turkey grillades with cream cheese grits, a biscuit sandwich with fried green tomato, bacon, scrambled egg and pimiento cheese, and a sweet potato pancake with maple-bacon-glazed chicken wings. Ale opens at 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and on Friday it opens at 2 p.m. It is closed on Tuesdays. — NORA McGUNNIGLE

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(between Cleary Ave & Clearview) Mon-Tues 11-3 • Wed-Thurs 11-7:30 Fri 11-8:30 • Sat 11-8:00 www.parranspoboys.com

More crust options

The fast food invasion of Orleans Parish continues as Hungry Howie’s Pizza (www.hungryhowies.com), a Michigan-based pizza chain, plans to open a location (7838 Earhart Blvd., 504-866-4694 ) in Gert Town on Wednesday. The 11th-largest pizza chain in the nation, Howie’s lays claim to the title of the first chain serving “flavored crust” pizza, featuring ranch, “butter cheese,” Cajun and other versions. Maple Street Patisserie et Bistro (8300 Earhart Blvd., 504-265-8905; www.maplestreetpatisserie.com) also recently opened, adding to the area’s once-limited number of dining options. — SARAH BAIRD

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3-COURSE interview

P H OTO BY S A R A H B A IRD

Michelle Weaver Ice pop maker Michelle Weaver is the owner of Meltdown (4011 St. Claude Ave., 504-301-0905; www.meltdownpops.com), a gourmet ice pop shop in Bywater. Michelle spoke to Gambit about novelty frozen pops, how paletas inspire her and plans for soft-serve ice cream.

What’s your favorite flavor? W: The most popular flavors are the creamy popsicles: salted caramel, horchata, chocolate sea salt with olive oil. The blueberry, lavender and coconut milk one is also a big seller, but the pineapple-cilantro is my personal favorite. We really have a lot of fresh, unusual combinations that appeal to a local audience. Do you have other frozen treats you’d like to make? W: I really want to make my own soft-serve ice cream. I think it would be really popular, especially in a creamy flavor like salted caramel, and no one is really doing that right now. I want to serve it as a dipped cone — make my own chocolate, maybe roll it in some curried coconut. I think it would be great. — SARAH BAIRD

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When did you begin making frozen pops? Weaver: I started selling popsicles in 2008 in Los Angeles. I bought an ice cream truck and just started selling popsicles around town. I wasn’t bold enough to sell my own freshly made popsicles at first, so I was selling the novelty pops like SpongeBob SquarePants and other cartoon characters that you can usually get from an ice cream truck. When we moved here, I decided to take the popsicles I made fresh with us to sell. It was really funny, because no one wanted the novelty popsicles, they wanted my freshly made ones. The first one I made — strawberry-basil — sold out very quickly. I’m very inspired by Mexican paletas — popsicles with super-fresh ingredients like herbs and fruit — that you could get all over Los Angeles, but you couldn’t really get here at the time. We set up our first brick-and-mortar shop in 2009 in the French Quarter, and we moved to the spot we’re in now on St. Claude last May, when we realized we had a strong enough local following to be away from a tourist-heavy section of town.

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BEER buzz Ralph’s on the Park (900 City Park Ave., 504-488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com) hosts a beer dinner with NOLA Brewing on Friday. The four-course meal features local fish and jumbo lump crabmeat crudo with Big Shot Pineapple nuoc cham paired with Rebirth Pale Ale; a charcuterie plate with caramelized pork rillette, duck liver mousse and spent grain pretzel served with Hopitoulas IPA; slow-cooked Two Run Farm leg of lamb with an Irish Channel Stout glaze, paired with Irish Channel Stout; and for dessert, there are beignets made with NOLA Brown Ale, pecan creme anglaise and peach and cinnamon panna cotta served with NOLA’s Brown Ale infused with maple syrup and cinnamon. Passed hors d’oeuvres (paired with the new recipe of Hurricane Saison) are offered at 6:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 7 p.m. The dinner is $70 (including tax and tip) and reservations can be made by calling Ralph’s on the Park. The following weekend, get ready to hit the French Quarter with Founders Brewing Co. (www.foundersbrewing.com). Since Founders launched in Louisiana, most of its events in New Orleans have been limited to bars including The Avenue Pub and The Bulldog. Jeff Cathcart, marketing manager for Founders in Louisiana and Arkansas, said he was looking to do something fun and different, so at 1 p.m. Aug. 16, Founders is hosting a pub crawl and pool party. The crawl kicks off at Johnny White’s Bar at 733 St. Peter St., then moves to Yo Mama’s Bar & Grill, Finnegan’s Easy, Molly’s at the Market and Erin Rose. Those who last till the end will be given the location of the after-crawl pool party. There’s no cost to participate; interested parties can show up and buy beers as they go. — NORA McGUNNIGLE Email Nora McGunnigle at nora@nolabeerblog.com

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WINE of the week

2011 Kaiken Malbec Reserva MENDOZA, ARGENTINA RETAIL $12-$13

Montes Alpha, the renowned Chilean wine producer, crossed the Andes into Argentina to take advantage of the idyllic growing conditions for malbec grapes. Malbec originated in southwest France and is often used in Bordeaux blends, but the grape soared to solo prominence as a result of the advancements in viticulture and vinification by Argentine producers. The three vineyards sit at altitudes above 2,900 feet, which, along with the daily temperature swing, creates long, slow, even ripening and results in wines of great structure and balance. A blend of 96 percent malbec and 4 percent cabernet sauvignon grapes are hand harvested and undergo pre- and post-fermentation maceration and very light filtering. Sixty percent of the wine spends six months in French oak barrels before bottling. In the glass, it offers aromas of mature red and black fruit, cocoa, traces of vanilla and spice. On the palate, the full-bodied wine has plum and blackberry flavors, savory notes, earthy minerality, good acidity and well-integrated tannins. Decant 30 minutes before serving. Drink it with steaks, grilled sausages, barbecue, stews, pasta dishes and firm cheeses. Buy it at: Pearl Wine Co., Rouses Markets on Franklin Avenue, Airline Drive, 2900 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie and Compac Food and General Store. Drink it at: Commander’s Palace, Emeril’s, The Pelican Club, Morton’s Steakhouse, Bravo Cucina, Silk Road, Nonna Mia, Taj of India and Tacos & Beer. — BRENDA MAITLAND Email Brenda Maitland at winediva1@bellsouth.net

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PLATE dates AUG

Wednesdays on the Point

5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Wednesday Algiers Point levee at the ferry landing

www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com Little Freddie King and Guitar Lightnin’ Lee perform and there’s food from NOLA Girl Food Truck & Catering, Grilling Shilling, Cocoa and Cream Mobile Foods & Catering and others at the outdoor concert.

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Five dishes with liver

1 Clancy’s

6100 Annunciation St., (504) 895-1111

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Food truck roundup

4 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday Finn McCool’s Irish Pub, 3701 Banks St., (504) 486-9080

www.myhousenola.com The roundup coincides with the New Orleans Saints preseason game and includes Foodie Call and the Cluck Truck.

We Live to Eat cooking demonstration preview 6 p.m. Monday Whole Foods Market, 5600 Magazine St., (504) 899-9119

www.wholefoodsmarket.com In a series of demonstrations previewing Louisiana Restaurant Week (Sept. 8-14), Mr. B’s Bistro’s chef Michelle McRaney demonstrates how to make blackened tuna with sweet corn puree.

www.clancysneworleans.com

Traditional French veal liver lyonnaise is served with caramelized onions.

2 Mariza

2900 Chartres St., (504) 598-5700 www.marizaneworleans.com

Duck ragout is topped with an airy liver mousse and served on a bed of pappardelle.

3 Milkfish

125 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 267-4199

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Ramblin’ man “There are two things that, if you removed them, would make the South simply cease to exist: One is food, the other is the Allman Brothers.”

— Food Network host Alton Brown to Brett Anderson in the August/September issue of Garden & Gun magazine. Brown, who lives in Marietta, Georgia, told Anderson, “Coming to the South, you realize that people identify who they are and what they are greatly through food. Food is a coat of arms.“

4 Ralph’s on the Park

900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000 www.ralphsonthepark.com

Watermelon and chicken liver salad features sauteed chicken livers, watermelon, pickled watermelon rind, baby arugula, feta and pepper jelly vinaigrette.

5 Stein’s Market and Deli

2207 Magazine St., (504) 527-0771 www.steinsdeli.net

The beef tongue sandwich is served on rye bread and dressed with chopped liver and onions.

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www.milkfishnola.com

The traditional Filipino dish sisig features a slurry of chicken livers, pork, garlic and chiles topped with a sunny-side-up egg.

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

Genoa salami, provolone cheese and house-made olive salad and served toasted. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www. therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches overflowing with deli meats and changing lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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Motherland Cafe — 1535 Basin St., (504) 342-2996; www.facebook.com/motherlandcafe — This family restaurant serves Senegalese and Gambian food, and vegetarian dishes are available. Thiebou djenne is a fish and rice stew, and boulettes are fried balls of fish. There also are house-made ginger drinks and wonjo, made with hibiscus. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Crescent City Brewhouse — 527 Decatur St., (504) 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com — The brewpub crafts German-style beers and seasonal offerings. Redfish Pontchartrain is topped with a fried soft-shell crab and roasted red pepper crabmeat aioli and served with asparagus. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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Charcoal’s Gourmet Burger Bar — 2200 Magazine St., (504) 644-4311; www.charcoalgourmetburgerbar. com — This burger specialist’s patty options include beef, bison, shrimp and veggie. The House burger is dressed with cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard and served with house-made chips. The Cobb salad features romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, onion, applewood-smoked bacon, blue cheese, croutons and buttermilk ranch or honey-mustard dressing. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Cheeseburger Eddie’s — 4517 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-5511; www.mredsno.com — This eatery serves a variety of specialty burgers, Mr. Ed’s fried chicken, sandwiches, poboys, salads, tacos, wings and shakes. Besides patty melts and chili-cheeseburgers, there also are seafood burgers featuring tuna, salmon or crabmeat. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

Somethin’ Else Cafe — 620 Conti St., 373-6439; www.somethingelsecafe.com — Combining Cajun flavors and comfort food, Somthin’ Else offers noshing items including shrimp baskets, boudin balls and alligator corn dogs. There are burgers, po-boys and sandwiches filled with everything from cochon de lait to a trio of melted cheeses on buttered thick toast. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Treasure Island Buffet — 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 443-8000; www. treasurechestcasino.com — The all-youcan-eat buffet includes New Orleans favorites including seafood, salad and dishes from a variety of national cuisines. No reservations. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

BAR & GRILL American Sports Saloon — 1200 Decatur St., (504) 522-2410 — This sports bar serves burgers made with house-ground patties, chicken wings, 12 beers on tap and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Bayou Beer Garden — 326 N. Jefferson Davis Pwky., (504) 302-9357 — Head to Bayou Beer Garden for a 10-oz. Bayou burger served on a sesame bun. Disco fries are french fries topped with cheese and debris gravy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Down the Hatch — 1921 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 522-0909; www.downthehatchnola.com — The Texan burger features an Angus beef patty topped with grilled onions, smoked bacon, cheddar and a fried egg. The house-made veggie burger combines 15 vegetables and is served with sun-dried tomato pesto. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Jigger’s Bar & Grill — 1645 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 828-3555 — The sports bar serves sandwiches and bar noshing items. Half or full-round muffulettas are filled with Italian ham,

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CAFE Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The Annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. The Caprese panino combines fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. The ham and honey-Dijon panino is topped with feta and watercress. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Breads on Oak — 8640 Oak St., Suite A, (504) 324-8271; www.breadsonoak.com — The bakery offers a range of breads, muffins, pastries and sweets. Pain au chocolat is a buttery, flakey croissant filled with dark chocolate, and a vegan version also is available. The breads include traditional, hand-shaped Parisian-style baguettes. No reservations. Breakfast Wed.-Sun., lunch Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com — The cafe serves roasted Gulf shrimp and vegetable salad dressed with

Parmesan-white balsamic vinaigrette. Other options include chipotle-marinated portobello sliders and flatbread pizza topped with manchego, peppers and roasted garlic. 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 and a wide range of pastries and desserts baked in house, plus a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. For breakfast, an omelet is filled with marinated mushrooms, bacon, spinach and goat cheese. Tuna salad or chicken salad avocado melts are topped with melted Monterey Jack and shredded Parmesan cheeses and served on a choice of bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

CHINESE Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935 — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery and banquest facilities available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Jung’s Golden Dragon — 3009 Magazine St., (504) 891-8280; www.jungsgoldendragon2.com — Jung’s offers a mix of Chinese, Thai and Korean cuisine. Chinese specialties include Mandarin, Szechuan and Hunan dishes. Grand Marnier shrimp are lightly battered and served with Grand Marnier sauce, broccoli and pecans. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

COFFEE/DESSERT Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — This sweet shop and serves its own gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Rue de la Course — 1140 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-4343; www.facebook. comruedelacourse — The Downtown sandwich includes turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, avocado, tomato, lettuce, sprouts and mayonnaise on a choice of bagel and comes with chips, potato salad or coleslaw. The Lakeview features chicken or tuna salad dressed with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a bagel and comes with a side. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash only. $

CONTEMPORARY Bayona — 430 Dauphine St., (504) 5254455; www.bayona.com — House favorites on Chef Susan Spicer’s menu include sauteed Pacific salmon with choucroute and Gewurztraminer sauce and the appetizer of grilled shrimp with black-bean cake and coriander sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise. com — The bar offers an award-winning wine list and full restaurant menu. Mussels are steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. Chicken mofongo features plantains stuffed with stewed chicken.

No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Fulton Alley — 600 Fulton St., (504) 2085569; www.fultonalley.com — The kitchen at this upscale bowling alley offers Southern-influenced cuisine. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, meat pies, sliders, deviled eggs and smoked and fried chicken wings. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Ivy — 5015 Magazine St., (504) 899-1330 — Chef Sue Zemanick offers a selection of small plates. Grilled lobster is served with arugula, roasted potatoes and corn. Warm snow crab claws come with truffle butter. No reservations. Dinner and latenight Mon.-Sat. Credit Cards. $$ Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — The constantly changing menu includes vegan dishes and house-made pasta. Sauteed sea scallops are served with fried green tomatoes, snap peas and sweet and spicy mango ginger ambrosia sauce. No reservations. Dinner Wed.-Sun., late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards accepted. $$

CREOLE Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — The city’s oldest restaurant offers a glimpse of what 19th century French Creole dining might have been like, with a labyrinthine series of dining rooms. Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner MonSat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Bar Redux — 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — The mix of Creole and Caribbean fare includes jerk chicken and crawfish etouffee and cheese steaks are available. The Cuban sandwich features house-made roasted garlic pork loin, Chisesi ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and garlic mayonnaise on pressed French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Cafe Gentilly — 5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 281-4220; www.facebook.com/cafegentilly —Crab cake Benedict is French bread topped with poached eggs, a hand-made crawfish sausage patty and hollandaise. 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. $ Ignatius Eatery — 3121 Magazine St., (504) 899-0242; www.ignatiuseatery.com — The menu includes classic Creole dishes such as red beans and rice, speckled trout meuniere and crawfish etouffee as well as sandwiches, salads and pasta. Crawfish Ignatius pasta features crawfish cream sauce with mushrooms, tomatoes, onion and bell peppers topped with grated Parmesan. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel.com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. Louisiana crab cakes are popular. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Ma Momma’s House — 5741 Crowder Blvd., (504) 244-0021; www.mamommashouse. com — Traditional home-style Creole dishes include red beans and rice, shrimp pasta, fried chicken, cornbread and more. Chicken and waffles includes a Belgian waffle and three or six fried chicken wings. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal

OUT to EAT buerre blanc. For dessert, there’s white chocolate bread pudding. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$ Olivier’s Creole Restaurant — 204 Decatur St., (504) 525-7734; www. olivierscreole.com — Eggplant Olivier features flash-fried eggplant medallions served with shrimp, chicken, andouille and crawfish tails in garlic, basil and brandy sauce. Braised Creole rabbit is served with Creole gravy, oyster dressing and rice pilaf. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes including barbecue shrimp, redfish couvillion, gumbo and catfish and shrimp dishes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com — Tableau’s updated Creole cuisine includes bacon-wrapped oysters en brochette served with roasted garlic butter and grilled Two Run Farm lamb chops served with New Orleans-style barbecue sauce. Balcony and courtyard dining available. Reservations resommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503 — This neighborhood restaurant is know for its wet-battered fried chicken. Green beans come with rice and gravy. There’s bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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FRENCH Baie Rouge — 4128 Magazine St., (504) 304-3667; www.baierougenola.com — Shrimp and risotto Milanese features jumbo shrimp cooked with lemon over saffron risotto served with hericots verts. Pig Dip features pork debris, caramelized onions and garlic aioli on French bread with a side of smoked pork jus. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $$ Martinique Bistro — 5908 Magazine St., (504) 891-8495; www. martiniquebistro.com — Gulf fish is served with soba noodles, Vidalia onions, shiitake mushrooms, charred scallions and miso-mussel broth. Barbecued Chappapeela Farms duck features Louisiana plum glazed duck breast, duck leg confit napa slaw, house-made pickles and a sesame pancake. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

GOURMET TO GO Breaux Mart — 315 E. Judge Perez, Chalmette, (504) 262-0750; 605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 433-0333; 2904 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-5565; 9647 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, (504) 737-8146; www. breauxmart.com — Breaux Mart prides itself on its “Deli to Geaux” as well as weekday specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

INDIAN Schiro’s Indian Cafe — 2483 Royal St., (504) 944-6666; www.schiroscafe.com — The cafe offers homemade Indian dishes prepared with freshly ground herbs and spices. Selections include chicken, lamb or shrimp curry or vindaloo and vegetarian saag paneer. Schiro’s also serves New Orleans cuisine. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Vegetarian options are available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

ITALIAN Amici Restaurant & Bar — 3218 Magazine St., (504) 300-1250; www. amicinola.com — Amici serves coal-fired pizza and Italian dishes. The broccoli rabe salsica Italiana pie is topped with marinara, mozzarella, sauteed bitter Italian greens and Italian sausage. Pasta carbonara features pancetta and green peas in white sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout

royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Capelli D’Andrea combines house-made angel hair pasta and smoked salmon in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Cafe Giovanni — 117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni. com — Chef Duke LoCicero serves inventive Italian cuisine and Italian accented contemporary Louisiana cooking. Belli Baci is the restaurant’s cocktail lounge. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www. moscasrestaurant.com — This family-style eatery has changed little since opening in 1946. Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Red Gravy — 125 Camp St., (504) 561-8844; www.redgravycafe.com — The cafe serves rustic Italian fare. Pork bracciole features pork loin stuffed with cheese, currants and pignoli nuts that is braised slowly in tomato sauce and served over house-made pappardelle. Reservations accepted. Lunch and brunch Wed.-Mon., dinner Thu.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

JAPANESE Asuka Sushi & Hibachi — 7912 Earhart Blvd., (504) 862-5555; www.asukaneworleans.com — Asuka serves sushi and grilled items from the hibachi. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Kyoto — 4920 Prytania St., (504) 891-3644 — Kyoto’s sushi chefs prepare rolls, sashimi and salads. “Box” sushi is a favorite, with more than 25 rolls. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — Sushi choices include new and old favorites, both raw and cooked. The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$ Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www. japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Rock-N-Sake — 823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www.rocknsake. com — Rock-n-Sake serves traditional Japanese cuisine with some creative twists. There’s a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and rolls or spicy gyoza soup, pan-fried soba noodles with chicken or seafood and teriyaki dishes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Yuki Izakaya — 525 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-1122; www.facebook. com/yukiizakaya — This Japanese tavern combines a selection of small plates, sake, shochu, live music and Japanese kitsch. Dishes include curries, housemade ramen soups, fried chicken PAGE 36

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Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www. koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come straight from the Bronx. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal St., (504) 947-8787; www. mardigraszone.com — The 24-hour grocery store has a deli and wood-burning pizza oven. The deli serves po-boys, salads and hot entrees such as stuffed peppers, beef stroganoff and vegetable lasagna. Vegan pizzas also are available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie , (504) 896-7350; www.martinwine.com — The wine emporium’s dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with housemade boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. The Deli Deluxe sandwich features corned beef, pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and Creole mustard on an onion roll. 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. $

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and other specialties. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

LATIN AMERICAN La Macarena Pupuseria and Latin Cafe — 8120 Hampson St., (504) 862-5252; www.pupusasneworleans.com — The NOLA Special breakfast burrito is stuffed with hot sausage, organic eggs, refried black beans, hash browns and American cheese. Carne asada is marinated and grilled beef tenderloin served with saffron rice and tropical salad. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Mon. Cash only. $$

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7 On Fulton — 700 Fulton St., (504) 525-7555; www.7onfulton.com — New Orleans barbecue shrimp features a peppery butter sauce made with blonde ale. Oven-roasted lobster tail is topped with Louisiana crawfish and corn cream sauce and comes with fingerling potatoes and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Dick & Jenny’s — 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com — Located in a renovated Creole cottage, the restaurant serves contemporary Creole and Italian dishes. Pan-seared scallops are served with fennel-grapefruit salad, arugula pesto and jalapeno-infused olive oil. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ 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 and pan-fried crab cakes with corn maque choux and sugar snap peas. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$ Manning’s — 519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8118; www.harrahsneworleans. com — Named for former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning, this restaurant’s game plan sticks to Louisiana flavors. A cast iron skillet-fried filet is served with two-potato hash, fried onions and Southern Comfort pan sauce. The fish and chips feature black drum crusted in Zapp’s Crawtator crumbs served with Crystal beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Marti’s — 1041 Dumaine St., (504) 522-5478; www.martisnola.com — This brasserie serves traditional French and contemporary Louisiana cooking. The grande plateau fruits de mer features whole Maine lobster, chilled shrimp, marinated snow crab claws, oysters on the half shell and scallop ceviche. Grilled Texas quail is served with spaetzle, oyster mushrooms, corn and Pommery mustard sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$ Ralph’s On The Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Tuna two ways includes tuna tartare, seared pepper tuna, avocado and wasabi cream. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola. com — Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramanto present a creative take on Creole dishes as well as offering caviar tastings, house-made salumi, pasta dishes and more. “Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top tableside. Reservations recom-

mended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Tivoli & Lee —The Hotel Modern, 2 Lee Circle, (504) 962-0909; www.tivoliandlee. com — The restaurant offers a modern take on Southern cuisine in a small plate format, with dishes ranging from andouille potato tots to fried oysters. The pied du cochon is served with braised Covey Rise Farms collard greens, bacon and pickled Anaheim peppers. Half a roasted chicken comes with dirty spaetzle, sweet tea glaze and greens. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Tomas Bistro — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942 — Tomas serves dishes such as bouillabaisse New Orleans, filled with saffron shrimp, mussels, oysters, Gulf fish, crawfish and pesto aioli croutons. Crispy fried wild catfish is served over stone-ground grits with Cajun tasso. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Tommy’s Wine Bar — 752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 525-4790 — Tommy’s Wine Bar offers cheese and charcuterie plates as well as a menu of appetizers and salads from the neighboring kitchen of Tommy’s Cuisine. No reservations. Lite dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EASTERN Attiki Bar & Grill — 230 Decatur St., (504) 587-3756 — This restaurant and hookah bar serves an array of Mediterranean dishes. Tomato Buffala features baked tomatoes and mozzarella topped with basil and olive oil. Grilled filet mignon is topped with creamy mushroom sauce and served with two sides. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as sharwarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN Casa Borrega — 1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; www.facebook. com/casaborrega — Chicken enchiladas are served with mole, rice and beans. Pozole de puerco is Mexican hominy soup featuring pork in spicy red broth with radish, cabbage and avocado and tostadas on the side. No reservations. Brunch, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Coyote Blues — 4860 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 301-3848; www. coyotebluesfreshmex.com — Shrimp and crawfish chimichanga is a fried burrito stuffed with shrimp and crawfish in cream sauce, Mexican rice and chili con queso and served with two sides. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more. Roasted pork tacos are topped with spicy slaw. Vegetarian Mardi Gras Indian tacos feature roasted corn, beans, cheese and spicy slaw on corn tortillas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Lucy’s Retired Surfers’ Bar & Restaurant — 701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; www.lucysretiredsurders.com — This surf shack serves California-Mexican cuisine and the bar has a menu of tropical cocktails. Todo Santos fish tacos feature grilled or fried mahi mahi in corn or flour tortillas topped with shredded cabbage and shrimp sauce, and are served with rice and beans. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MUSIC AND FOOD Bombay Club — 830 Conti St., (504) 586-0972; www.thebombayclub.com — This elegant French Quarter hideaway is styled like an English manor and is known for its martini menu. Louisiana crab and roasted Creole tomato fondue is finished with manchego cheese, scallions and grilled crostini. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — There’s live music in the Victorian Lounge at the Columns. The menu offers such Creole favorites as gumbo and crab cakes and there are cheese plates as well. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Thu., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. Other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Try the pan-seared Voodoo Shrimp with rosemary cornbread. The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Little Gem Saloon — 445 S. Rampart St., (504) 267-4863; www.littlegemsaloon.com — Little Gem offers creative contemporary and Creole dishes and live jazz. Louisiana black drum is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and served with spinach, black-eyed peas and sherry cream. Rabbit and cauliflower gratin is served with apple-cabbage preserves. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Sandwich options include muffulettas, Philly steaks on po-boy bread and gyros in pita bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Siberia — 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2658855; www.siberianola.com — The Russki Reuben features corned beef, Swiss cheese, kapusta (spicy cabbage) and Russian dressing on grilled rye bread. Potato and cheese pierogies are served with fried onions and sour cream. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

NEIGHBORHOOD Bar Redux — 809 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — The menu combines Creole favorites such as crawfish etouffee and gumbo, Caribbean items including jerk chicken and Cuban sandwiches and burgers, fried chicken and rib-eye cheese steaks. Outdoor seating available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $$ Cafe B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb.com — This cafe serves an elevated take on the dishes commonly found in neighborhood restaurants. Grilled redfish is served with confit of wild mushrooms, spaghetti squash, charred Vidalia onion and aged balsamic vinegar. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites such as red beans and rice. Daily specials include braised lamb

shank, lima beans with a ham hock and chicken fried steak served with macaroni and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — Favorites at this Mid-City restaurant include the Cajun Cuban with roasted pork, grilled ham, cheese and pickles pressed on buttered bread. The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. There also are salads, burgers and Italian dishes. No reservations. Lunch daily, Dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

PAN ASIAN Lucky Rooster — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; www.luckyroosternola.com — The menu features a mix of Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese and Japanese dishes. Korean-style fried chicken is served with chili-garlic sauce and kimchi slaw. Lucky Rooster soup comes with five-spice chicken, wok-seared vegetables and crunchy wontons. The bar offers creative cocktails and house-made sodas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

PIZZA Marks Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainspizza.com — Disembark at Mark Twain’s for salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Mellow Mushroom — 1645 Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 327-5407; 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 644-4155; 8827 Oak St., (504) 345-8229; www. mellowmushroom.com — The Holy Shiitake pie tops an olive oil and garlic brushed crust with shiitake, button and portobello mushrooms, carmelized onions, mozzarella, montamore and Parmesan cheeses and black truffle oil. The Enlightened Spinach salad is topped with dried cherries, apples, candied pecans and feta cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria.com — Slice serves pizza by the pie or slice, plus salads, pasta and more. The Sportsman’s Paradise pie is topped with Gulf shrimp, andouille, corn, diced tomatoes and caramelized onions. Full bar available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza.com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies and diners can build their own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. The menu also includes salads and sandwiches. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600 — This Mid-City bar and restaurant features pizzas, calzones, toasted subs, salads and appetizers for snacking. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS Bear’s Poboys at Gennaros — 3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 833-9226 — The roast beef po-boy features beef slow-cooked in house, sliced thin, soaked in gravy and dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on toasted Leidenheimer bread. The 10-ounce Bear burger is topped with roast beef debris, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on a toasted brioche seeded bun and served with fries or loaded potato salad. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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SEAFOOD Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse. com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Chad’s Bistro — 3216 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-9935; www.chadsbistro.com — The seafood boat is a bread loaf filled with fried shrimp, oysters and catfish and stuffed shimp. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri. dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Galley Seafood Restaurant — 2535 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-0955 — Galley serves Creole and Italian dishes. Blackened redfish is served with shrimp and lump crabmeat sauce, vegetables and new potatoes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant — 910 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001

Diners watch their meals prepared at the hibachi grill at Miyako Japanese Seafood and Steak House (1403 St. Charles Ave., 504-410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com). P H OTO BY C H ERY L G ERB ER Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 8380022; www.mredsno.com — The menu includes seafood, Italian dishes, fried chicken, po-boys, salads and daily specials. Eggplant casserole is stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill. com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Barbecue oysters are flash fried, tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

STEAKHOUSE Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse — 5101 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www. austinsno.com — Austin’s serves prime steaks, chops and seafood. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant. com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with masa-fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Popular starters include the jumbo lump crabcake made with aioli. Reservations recommended. Lunch Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

TAPAS/SPANISH Mimi’s in the Marigny — 2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868 — The decadant Mushroom Manchego Toast is a favorite here. Hot and cold tapas dishes range from grilled marinated artichokes to calamari. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Vega Tapas Cafe — 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com — Grilled avocado salad is served with crispy onions and Mahon cheese in Portuguese chestnut-vanilla vinaigrette. Wild mushroom ravioli are served with Madeira and goat cheese creme. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat, late night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

THAI Thai Mint — 1438 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-9001; www.thaimintrestaurant.com — Basil eggplant features pork, chicken, beef or shrimp sauteed with eggplant, onions, bell peppers and basil in spicy sauce. The Adamun Hunter features a soft-shell crab over sauteed scallops and calamari, spicy shrimp, long beans and sweet basil. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

VIETNAMESE Doson Noodle House —135 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 309-7283 — Traditional Vietnamese pho with pork and beef highlights the menu. The vegetarian hot pot comes with mixed vegetables, tofu and vermicelli rice noodles. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$ Lin’s — 3715 Westbank Expressway, (504) 340-0178; www. linsmenu.com —The menu includes Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. Vietnamese “Shakin’” beef features beef tips and onions served with rice. Singapore-style vermicelli is a stir fry of noodles, shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, carrots and bamboo shoots. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$ Pho Tau Bay Restaurant — 113 Westbank Expwy., Suite C, Gretna, (504) 368-9846 — You’ll find classic Vietnamese beef broth and noodle soups, vermicelli dishes, seafood soups, shrimp spring rolls and more. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Rolls-N-Bowls — 605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.facebook.com/rolls-nbowlsnola — This casual Vietnamese eatery serves spring rolls, pho, rice and vermicelli bowls, banh mi, stir fry entrees and bubble tea. The vermicelli bowl features noodles over lettuce, cucumber and carrots; shrimp are optional. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Killer Poboys — 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of poboys. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Cash only. $ Magazine Po-Boy Shop — 2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 — Choose from a long list of po-boys filled with everything from fried seafood to corned beef to hot sausage to veal. There are breakfast burritos in the morning and daily lunch specials. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Mahony’s Po-Boy Shop — 3454 Magazine St., (504) 899-3374; www. mahonyspoboys.com — The Peacemaker layers fried local oysters, bacon and cheddar cheese on Leidenheimer French bread. Angus’ pot roast beef po-boy is served dressed on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Short Stop Po-Boys — 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com — Popular po-boy options include fried shrimp or fried oysters and roast beef, featuring beef slow cooked in its own jus. Short Stop’s gumbo combines smoked andouille sausage and chicken. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Thu., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

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penses. After this year’s round of grants, NOH3 will have donated a total of more than $1 million. Part of the Red Dress Run’s appeal is rooted in the hard partying antics of the hashers, whose traditions include profanity-laced drinking songs and often X-rated nicknames. With numerous chapters from around the country descending on the French Quarter, Daigle says it’s an excuse to let loose. “When a hash travels, they can get pretty skanky,” Daigle says. This year’s race is sure to be racier still, since the event overlaps the annual Naughty in N’awlins convention. The four-day adults-only libertine event usually happens in July but got bumped to this weekend due to scheduling conflicts. Convention organizers incorporated a red dress theme into the convention schedule, including a red dress ball Friday and a red dress block party on Fulton Street Saturday. “We like social events that are fun, funky and sexy,” says Bob Hannaford, who produces Naughty in N’awlins through his New Orleans-based company, French Connection Events. “Everybody tries to call it the annual swingers’ convention in town, but we’re not a swingers’ convention,” Hannaford says. “We’re much bigger and much broader than that. We do have quite a [few] people who consider themselves swingers, or kinky couples into BDSM. We have nudists that come, and all kinds of open-minded, fun people that I think

bring the right mindset to Costumed runners hit the streets for the Red Dress Run to kick the New Orleans Red Dress Run. it up a notch.” P H O T O BY C H ERY L G ERB ER Hannaford said he reached out to the Red New Orleans Dress Run organizers and AUG Red Dress Run hopes to avoid stepping on any toes by encourag9 a.m. Saturday ing Naughty in N’awlins (registration); attendees to register for 11:30 a.m. Saturday the run and by tweaking (run begins) the schedule to allow partiers to participate in Armstrong Park, both events. 701 N. Rampart St. Daigle says the larger www.nolareddress.com crowds create some logistical problems and additional expenses. He realizes not everyone costuming in the area will be registered. (Registered runners are encouraged to pick up registration packets in advance at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday or Friday.) He says NOH3 plans to keep the Red Dress Run going for the foreseeable future, despite the complications. “We created this monster,” Daigle says. “A lot of my friends don’t register, and they go hang out. You can’t hate ’em for it, but we’re trying to get people to sign up because the money doesn’t go to us, it goes to the people.”

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ed Dress Runs happen annually in many cities around the world, but the New Orleans run has become the biggest, and probably the wildest, of them all. The New Orleans Hash House Harriers (NOH3), a local chapter of the “drinking club with a running problem,” held its first Red Dress Run 19 years ago with a small group of dedicated runners. Now the event attracts thousands of hashers and non-hashers alike. Tara Lusignan, a committed runner and occasional hasher, says she and her friends signed up for their first Red Dress Run in 2007. It was “an excuse to dress up and run around the city,” she says. Now it’s just an excuse to dress up. “It has changed drastically over the past seven years,” Lusignan says. “It’s just gotten so big. We used to actually run to the bar, get a drink and keep running. Since it was smaller, we traveled more around the city. Now they do a little run, but it’s more of a pub crawl.” Last year, the Red Dress Run included nearly 6,000 registered participants and hundreds more who showed up just to party in the streets. This year, organizers expect it to be even bigger. The run starts at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Armstrong Park and follows a roughly two-mile route that includes Bourbon and Frenchmen streets and returns to the park where food, beer and live music await registered runners. While the official festivities continue in Armstrong Park, other reddressed revelers inevitably flood Bourbon Street and other places. As the event has grown, Lusignan says the Carnival-like nature has distracted attention from the event’s charitable mission. “I think some people in New Orleans just want to get in a red dress,” she says. “They don’t know the money goes to charity.” Kendall Daigle, Grand Master of the NOH3, says the event raises a significant amount of money which is distributed to community groups and nonprofits. The Red Dress Run is organized by volunteers, and money is raised mostly through registration costs. “Whatever it doesn’t cost, we give away,” Daigle says. Last year, NOH3 donated $192,000 to local nonprofit organizations, including education programs, animal shelters, recreation centers and food banks. Organizations can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to be used for supplies or specific operating ex-

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Bourbon Orleans Hotel — Eudora Evans, 8 Buffa’s Lounge — Hannah Kreiger-Benson, Amy Trail, Emily Guidry, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Neisha Ruffins, 7:30 Cafe Istanbul — Micheala Harrison, 7

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Cafe Negril — Chris Klein Trio, 6 Checkpoint Charlie — Domenic, 7; Jim Smith’s Damn Frontier, 11 Circle Bar — Rockin’ Robin & the Kentucky Sisters, 6; Game Control, Yuppie Teeth, 10 d.b.a. — Jon Cleary, 7

TUESDAY 5 21st Amendment — Linnzi Zaorski, 8 Bombay Club — Lucas Davenport, 7 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7:30 Checkpoint Charlie — R.C. NOLA, 7; Hubcap Kings, 11 Circle Bar — Laura Dyer, 6; Otonana, 10 d.b.a. — Treme Brass Band, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook, Wendell Brunious, 9 Gasa Gasa — Progression Series feat. Neospectric, Down North, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Charlie Miller, 5; Crescent City Groove, 8

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The Maison — Gregory Agid, 6

Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — The Olivia DeHavilland Mosquitoes, 7

Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 7

Dragon’s Den — Adventures of the Interstellar B-Boy, DJ Housefly, 10

Bombay Club — Lucas Davenport, 7

Freret Street Publiq House — Brass-A-Holics, 9:30

Cafe Negril — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 9

Little Gem Saloon — Lucas Davenport, 5; Nayo Jones, 8

Checkpoint Charlie — Joshua T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7; Mark Appleford, 11

Ogden Museum of Southern Art — Ogden After Hours: Tank & the Bangas, 6

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

Old Point Bar — Anais St. John, 8

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Leah Rucker, 9 Dragon’s Den — Dancehall Classics with DJ T-Roy’s Bayou International Sound System, 10 Gasa Gasa — Seguenon Kone, 8 House of Blues — Jet Lounge, 11 House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Domenic, 6 Little Gem Saloon — Josh Paxton, 5; Glen David Andrews, 8 Lucky’s — Yomomanem (Lisa K. Farrow), 9

Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30

Old Point Bar — ISLA Nola, 8

Old Point Bar — Bob Green Band, 8

Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall-Stars, 8 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — The 3 Amigos: Hector Gallardo, Steve Masakowski, James Singleton, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; James Martin, 6; Smokin’ Time Jazz Band, 10 Tropical Isle Original — Way Too Early, 1

WEDNESDAY 6 21st Amendment — Marla Dixon, 8 Algiers Ferry Landing — Wednesdays at the Point: Little Freddie King, Guitar Lightning Lee, DJ Rik Ducci, 5:30 Apple Barrel — Barbarella Blue, 5:30

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Todd Duke, 9

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lars Edegran, Topsy Chapman & the Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Rusty Nail — Jenn Howard, 9 Saenger Theatre — Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, 8 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Delfeayo Marsalis & Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the New Orleans Misfit Power, 10

THURSDAY 7

Rivershack Tavern — Truman Holland, 8 Siberia — Venomous Maximus, 8 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Peter Harris Quartet, 8 & 10 Spice Bar & Grill — Stooges Brass Band, 9 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10

FRIDAY 8 21st Amendment — Jack Pritchett, 9:30 Apple Barrel — Barbarella Blue, 5:30 Bombay Club — Josh Paxton, 7; Eric Gordon & the Lazy Boys, 10 Buffa’s Lounge — Jerry Jumonville, 5 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Guitar Slim Jr., 7:30 Cafe Negril — El DeOrazio, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Philip Herman, 7; Dread, 10 Circle Bar — Shane, 6; Left of the Dial, 10 Dish on Hayne — Sharon Martin, 6:30 DMac’s — Vincent Marini, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Swing Cats’ Ball, Tom Hook, Wendell Brunious, 10

21st Amendment — Steve Pistorius Quartet, 8

Gasa Gasa — Erin Miley, 8

Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7

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

Bombay Club — Tony Seville, 7

Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick

Golden Lantern — Nighthawk, 7

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Cooper, 5 Le Bon Temps Roule — Tom Worrell, 7 Little Gem Saloon — Nicole Ockmond, 5; Gary Burnside, 8 New Orleans Museum of Art — Erin Demastes, 5:30 NOCCA Riverfront Lupin Hall — Tribute to Clyde Kerr Jr. feat. Courtney Bryan, Christian Scott, 8 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Jamie St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 9:30 Old U.S. Mint — Kelcy Mae Band, 2; Jim McCormick, 8 One Eyed Jacks — Miniature Tigers, The Griswolds, King Rey, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin & the Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Pearl Wine Co. — Sarah Gromko Trio, 8

Rivershack Tavern — Refugeze Reunion, 10

BMC — Yomomanem (Lisa K. Farrow), 3

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson, 8 & 10

Bombay Club — Lucas Davenport, 7; Alex Peters Band, 10

Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Washboard Chaz Trio, 6; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 St. Roch Tavern — James Jordan & the Lonely Nights Band, 8 Tipitina’s — Foundation Free Fridays: Raw Oyster Cult, Darcy Malone & the Tangle, 10 Treasure Chest Casino — Harvey Jesus & Fire, 7 Tulane Ave. Bar — Vanessa Carr, 8

SATURDAY 9 21st Amendment — Chance Bushman, 9:30 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Trio, 7

Brazil Taco Truck — Chris Klein & the Boulevards, 10 Buffa’s Lounge — Royal Rounders feat. Jerry Jumonville, Freddy Staehle, 8 Cafe Negril — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club — Twangorama, 9 Carver Theater — Congo Square Preservation Society Celebration feat. Zion Trinity: Spirit of the Orishas, Ben Hunter, Bamboula 2000, 8 Checkpoint Charlie — Flesh Carnival, Rick Flavored Arsenal Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Gringo do Choro, Rick Trolsen, 10 French Market — Abita Springs Opry: Big Daddy O, The Porch Rockers, noon PAGE 42

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Keith Morris turns 59 next month, 10 p.m. Sunday making him the same age as Denzel Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave. Washington, Bruce Willis, Kelsey Grammer and Disneyland. Wasted (504) 265-8855 Years (Vice)? Morris has had a few — www.siberianola.com though likely fewer since going sober in 1989, and fewer still since flipping OFF!, a true supergroup composed of fellow core hardcores Dimitri Coats (Burning Brides), Steven Shane McDonald (Redd Kross) and Mario Rubalcaba (Rocket From the Crypt, Hot Snakes). On the band’s self-titled 2012 debut, “waste” meant exceeding the 1:30 mark (it happened once, on “King Kong Brigade”). April’s comparably laconic Wasted Years has six tracks that dawdle that long, in such a sense as steaming-piston guitars and establishment-smashing rants can be considered dawdling. A “conscientious objector, encouraging chaos,” Morris — the most anarchic 5-foot4-incher in music history — lays waste to government, military and religion on “Red White and Black,” “I Won’t Be a Casualty” and “Meet Your God.” “Have fun swimming with cinderblocks,” he sneers on Mick Jagger and Irma Thomas rebuke “Time’s Not On Your Side,” going Bad Grandpa on jackasses everywhere: “You f—k with me? I’ll f—k with you!” It’s one-note, sure, but what a note. Gay Kiss, Bad Antics and Classhole open. Tickets $12. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

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Gasa Gasa — Prom Date album release party, 10 Golden Lantern — Esplanade Ave. Band, 7:30 Hangar 13 — Flyy-By Nite, 1 a.m. Hi-Ho Lounge — Hustle with DJ Soul Sister, 11 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Fpoon, Jerkagram, Charles Bronson’s Bronze Sons, 10 Irish House — Strathspey & Reel Society Session, 2; Beth Patterson, Patrick O’Flaherty, 7 Little Gem Saloon — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 & 9 Louisiana Music Factory — Blake Amos & the Big Picture, 3; Luvis, 4 Lucky’s — Yomomanem (Lisa K. Farrow), 10 The Maison — The Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7 Old Point Bar — Hill Country Hounds, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Feufollet, Tess Brunet & the Black Orchids, Sirens, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lionel Ferbos & the Palm Court Jazz Band with Chuck Badie, Wendell Eugene, 8 Ralph & Kacoo’s — Dueling Pianos, 7

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Ritz-Carlton — Catherine Anderson, 1

tion feat. Zion Trinity: Spirit of the Orishas, Ben Hunter, Bamboula 2000, 3 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — The Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6 DMac’s — Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 6 Four Columns — Bayou Deville, noon Hangar 13 — Bass Massive Mob, 10 Howlin’ Wolf Music Club — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 Little Gem Saloon — Viper Mad Trio, 10 a.m. Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Russell Batiste, 10 Old Point Bar — Amanda Walker, 3:30; Tom Witek Jazz Quartet, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Black Kids, Ghostboxing Champion, 9

The Willow — Jawa Command, 9:30 Yuki Izakaya — Norbert Slama, 8; Montegut, 11

SUNDAY 10 21st Amendment — Tom McDermott, 7 Bayou Barn — Fais Do-Do, noon Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7

Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Old Point Bar — Romy Kaye Jazz Trio, 7 Royal Sonesta Hotel (Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse) — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10

Royal Sonesta Hotel (Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse) — Lu and Charlie’s Revisited feat. Germaine Bazzle, Peter Harris, 8

CLASSICAL/ CONCERTS

Three Muses — Raphael & Norbert, 5 Tipitina’s — Sunday Youth Music Workshop feat. Gravity A, 1

MONDAY 11 Apple Barrel — Sam Cammarata, 8 BJ’s Lounge — King James & the Special Men, 10 BMC — Lil’ Red & Big Bad, 6 Bombay Club — Philip Melancon, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Kurt, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Alexis & the Samurai, 8 Circle Bar — Missy Meatlocker, 6

Bombay Club — Tony Seville, 7

Columns Hotel — David Doucet, 8

Buffa’s Lounge — Arsene DeLay, 8

Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6

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Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin, 6

DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander, 8

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Congo Square — Congo Square Preservation Society Celebra-

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9

TOP 5 ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS

Marigny Brasserie — Harmonouche, 7

Yuki Izakaya — Miki Fujii & Friends, 8

Spotted Cat — Pfister Sisters, 3; Ben Polcer & the Grinders, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10

Tipitina’s — Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10

The Maison — Chicken and Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7; The New Orleans Super Jam feat. Ashton Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers, 9:30

Ritz-Carlton — Catherine Anderson, 2

Royal Sonesta Hotel (Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse) — Alexey Marti, 8

Spotted Cat — Shotgun Jazz Band, 3; Panorama Jazz Band, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10

Irish House — Traditional Irish Music Session, 7

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin & the Sunday Night Swingsters, 7

Rivershack Tavern — Brent Johnson & the Call-Ups, 10

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Delfeayo Marsalis Sextet, 8 & 10

Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8

Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 10

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet, 8 & 10

Siberia — Record release show feat. Jerry Giddens & Killeen Foundry, 6:30

Gasa Gasa — Panorama Jazz Band, 8

Albinas Prizgintas — Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www. trinitynola.com — The organist performs classical Baroque, vintage rock and pop music on a 5,000-pipe organ. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Elizabeth Evans and Timothy Todd Simmons — Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www. trinitynola.com — Evans, a mezzo-soprano, and Simmons, a pianist, perform Mozart, Rossini, Bizet and Gershwin. 5 p.m. Sunday

CALL FOR MUSIC New Orleans Volunteer Orchestra. The orchestra seeks intermediate-or-better musicians for its fall season. Visit www.novorchestra.com for details.

AUDITIONS Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras. Loyola University New Orleans, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-3240; www. loyno.edu — Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras seeks musicians to audition for its 2014-2015 season. Visit www. gnoyo.org/audition-application for details. Audition fee $20. Saturday and Sunday.

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NOW SHOWING 22 Jump Street (R) — The comedy stars Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum as two old friends currently working as undercover police officers who face new challenges in their work and friendship. Elmwood Abuse of Weakness (NR) — A filmmaker is left bedridden after a stroke, and a con artist manipulates her. Prytania America (PG-13) — Directors Dinesh D’Souza and John Sullivan defend slavery and American imperialism. Elmwood, Westbank, Regal And So It Goes (PG-13) — A self-centered realtor is left to care for a granddaughter that he did not know about. Elmwood, Westbank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal

The Dance of Reality (NR) — Director Alejandro Jodorowsky examines the subjectivity of reality. Indywood Movie Theater Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 3D (PG-13) — A group of chimpanzees must get along with the human survivors of a flu epidemic. Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank, Slidell Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (NR) — Birus, the god of destruction, wakes from a deep sleep to fight a Saiyan god in the anime series feature. Elmwood, Westbank

Hercules (PG-13) — A king hires Hercules to defeat a warlord. Clearview, Elmwood Westbank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) — A young viking and his dragon discover a cave filled with dragons, forcing them to keep the peace between everyone. Elmwood I Origins (R) — A biologist’s study of the human eye may change humanity forever in this sci-fi drama. Elmwood, Canal Place Jodorowsky’s Dune (PG-13) — Director Alejandro Jodorowsky fails in his attempt to make a star-studded adaptation of Frank Herbert’s novel Dune. Indywood Movie Theater Life Itself (R) — The film explores the life of film critic and commentator Roger Ebert. Indywood Movie Theater Lucy (R) — Lucy (Scarlett Johansson) gains superhuman powers. Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Maleficent (PG) — Maleficent puts a curse on a princess. Elmwood, Slidell, Regal Mood Indigo (NR) — A woman falls ill when a flower grows in her lungs, and her lover searches for a cure. 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Prytania, Zeitgeist

The Fluffy Movie (PG-13) — Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias travels the world on his “Unity Through Laughter” tour. Elmwood

A Most Wanted Man (R) — U.S. and German agencies seek to identify an immigrant’s background and true intentions. Elmwood, Canal Place

Get on Up (PG-13) — A biopic of James Brown. Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

Need for Speed (PG-13) — A street racer (Aaron Paul) plots revenge on the man who once sent him to prison. Elmwood, Westbank

Planes: Fire & Rescue (PG) — Dusty joins in the battle against a huge wildfire. Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal The Purge: Anarchy (R) — A couple is stranded in the streets as a period of lawlessness begins. Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal The Raid 2 (R) — A rookie cop goes undercover to bring down criminal kingpins. Indywood Movie Theater Ride Along (PG-13) — Kevin Hart tries to impress veteran cop Ice Cube to get with his sister. Elmwood, Westbank Sex Tape (R) — A husband and wife try to destroy their sex tape. Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Snowpiercer (R) — A disastrous experiment kills everybody except those who boarded the Snowpiercer train. Prytania Tammy (R) — A hapless woman goes on a road trip with her grandmother. Elmwood, Slidell, Regal Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG-13) — An auto mechanic and his daughter are the focus of the Transformers’ attention. Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Wish I Was Here (R) — A 35-year-old father and struggling actor searches for his purpose in life. Elmwood, Canal Place

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The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) — An Indian family clashes with the owner (Helen Mirren) of a celebrated French restaurant. Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Into the Storm (PG-13) — A town is devastated by a series of tornadoes. Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank, Chalmette, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

Walter Wolfman Washington & The Road-masters plus Soul Project

8/9

Swamp Band plus Colin Lake

Rebirth Brass Band

Lillian Axe

8/22

8/29

Foundation Free Fridays Presents Johnny sketch

& the Dirty Note plus The Naughty Professor

8/16

Foundation Free Fridays Presents Gravity a Tribute

8/23

to The Talking Heads Featuring Cliﬀ Hines

8/30

Step Up: All In (PG-13) — Stars from the Step Up series reunite for the fifth installment. Slidell Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG-13) — Michael Bay helms this 21st century take on the classic crime-fighting reptiles. Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank, Slidell PAGE 44

Coming soon: 9/5 Flowtribe, 9/10 The Black Lips, 9/13 Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, 9/16 Chris Robinson Brotherhood Cajun Fais DO Do Feat Bruce Daigrepont: 8/24, & 8/31 Sunday Youth Music Workshop: 8/10 & 8/24

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Begin Again (R) — A rising singer-songwriter (Keira Knightley) meets a disgraced record executive (Mark Ruffalo) and they collaborate on her first album. Elmwood, Westbank, Prytania

Guardians of the Galaxy (PG13) — Space adventurer Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) steals an orb, setting off a bounty hunt by the evil Ronan. Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

Obvious Child (R) — A comedian is dumped, fired and impregnated before Valentine’s Day. Indywood Movie Theater

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Boyhood SPECIAL SCREENINGS Beverly Hills Cop (R) — A rebellious Detroit cop (Eddie Murphy) investigates a murder in California. 2 p.m. Sunday. Elmwood Bicycling With Moliere (NR) — Two actors disagree about most things, but both love Moliere. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Prytania The Big Lebowski (R) — A slacker is mistaken for a millionaire as he gets caught in a misdirected crime. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Wednesday. Elmwood Chinese Puzzle (R) — A father moves to New York to be near his two children. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Prytania Fanny (NR) — A young woman, a rich man and a sailor form a love triangle. Noon Wednesday. Prytania The Grand Seduction (PG13) — A small harbor town searches for a permanent doctor. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist

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The Iron Giant (PG) — A boy befriends a robot as a U.S. agent tries to destroy it. 10 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Prytania

Kick (NR) — A man and woman learn they both know an adrenaline junkie-turned-thief. 10:20 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Westbank The Lost Weekend (NR) — After 10 days of sobriety, an alcoholic goes on a bender. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania Maria Candelaria (NR) — A young woman is shunned by her town because her mother posed naked. 7 pm. Friday. New Orleans Museum of Art Marius (NR) — Marius is torn between sailing and his love for a woman. Noon Tuesday. Prytania Royal Cousins at War (NR) — Three cousins ruled over much of Europe as World War I began. 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Zeitgeist Sabrina (G) — Two wealthy brothers take interest in their chauffeur’s daughter. 10 a.m. Wednesday. Prytania Smokey and the Bandit (PG) — Bo “Bandit” Darville (Burt Reynolds) and a hitchhiker (Sally Field) outrun Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason). 7:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Kenner

Austin, Texas-based filmmaker Richard Linklater has an abiding interest in the passage of time. His career-making second film, Slacker, takes place on a single day but seems to exist outside temporal constraints. The director’s Before trilogy (Before Sunset, Before Midnight and Before Sunrise) follows one couple’s evolving relationship at 10-year intervals. Linklater’s Boyhood reimagines time in a way no one previously found the will to attempt. Boyhood is a work of narrative fiction shot in annual three- to four-day bursts over the course of 12 years, allowing the film’s principle characters to age naturally on screen. Title character Mason Jr. (Ellar Coltrane) is a first-grader when we meet him and an incoming college freshman when the story ends. Linklater’s ingenious methods were fraught with peril — for starters, the film’s ultimate completion hinged on the long-term health and devotion of actors including Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette (as the boy’s parents, Mason and Olivia), along with the continuing patience and faith of film distributor IFC. Rather than plan every detail of his OPENS Boyhood AUG Directed by Richard Linklater inherently ambitious film, Linklater allowed his story to develop over time in an organic Starring Ellar Coltrane, Patricia and collaborative way that draws from Arquette and Ethan Hawke the real lives of his actors, especially the Limited release children. Constructed from small moments and capturing something true and familiar from life as virtually everyone experiences it, Boyhood hits you where you live. It’s a remarkably successful experiment but not an experimental film. Boyhood’s nature makes spoilers impossible — there’s nothing one can say about the film that would damage the experience of seeing it. The characters come together, drift apart, go bowling, have regrets and manage to find meaning in their lives — or not. The particulars are simultaneously crucial and inconsequential, at least in terms of storytelling on film. Boyhood is all about the cumulative effect of watching believable lives unfold in cinematically compressed time. It seldom feels episodic. Transitions between years are mostly seamless, whether the kids arrive at an age of barely perceptible or wildly dramatic change. The cast worked from something Linklater calls a “structural blueprint” rather than a script, with the four principle actors (including Lorelie Linklater, Richard’s daughter, who plays the boy’s older sister Samantha) contributing to the story and characters. A collaborative spirit drives the film and helps make everyday events seem universal and significant. We care about these people from the start. Despite Boyhood’s leisurely pace and nearly three-hour running time, you may fight the urge to go back to the beginning of the story when it ends. It’s not that the film is especially repeatable. It’s more a matter of wishing to fully understand something that just eludes grasp: the unfathomable scale of an individual life. That is something only known through moments we describe as the here and now. The larger picture of life as it exists over time is brought enticingly near to focus by Linklater’s landmark film. — KEN KORMAN

A Summer’s Tale (NR) — A man takes a vacation with his onand-off girlfriend, when two girls take an interest in him. Noon Thursday. Prytania Venus in Fur (NR) — An actress auditions for the role of a woman who dominates her male partner. 9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist Alliance Francaise: 1519 Jackson Ave., (504) 568-0770; www.af-neworleans.org AMC Clearview Palace 12: Clearview Mall, 4486 Veterans

Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-1257; www. amctheatres.com AMC Elmwood Palace 20: 1200 Elmwood Park Blvd., Harahan, (504) 733-2029; www.amctheatres.com AMC Westbank Palace 16: 1151 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 263-2298; www.amctheatres.com Chalmette Movies: 8700 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 304-9992; www.chalmettemovies. com Entergy IMAX

Theatre: 1 Canal St., (504) 581-4629; www. auduboninstitute.org The Grand 14 Esplanade: 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 229-4259; www. thegrandtheatre.com The Grand 16 Slidell: 1950 Gause Blvd. W., Slidell, (985) 641-1889; www. thegrandtheatre.com Indywood Movie Theater: 630 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 345-8804. www. indywood.org Prytania Theatre: 5339 Prytania

St., (504) 891-2787; www. theprytania.com Regal Covington Stadium 14: 69348 Louisiana State Hwy. 121, Covington, (985) 871-7787; www.regmovies.com The Theatres at Canal Place: The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., (504) 581-2540; www. thetheatres.com Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center: 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net

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The Foundation Gallery. 608 Julia St., (504) 568-0955; www. foundationgallerynola.com — “Beastly Delights,” paintings by Jane Talton, through August. Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres.com — Mixed media by Ally Burguieres, ongoing.

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OPENING AFA New Orleans. 809 Royal St., (504) 558-9296; www. afanyc.com — “Dirty Little Secrets,” pop surrealism group exhibition, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Art Gallery of the Consulate of Mexico. 901 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 528-3722 — “Keynotes of Light,” digital prints by Roxana Sagastume, opening reception 6 p.m. Friday. Henry Hood Gallery. 325 E. Lockwood St., Covington, (985) 789-1832 — “Hot and Cool!” collages by Jacquie Inda Hood and sculptures by Martin Needom, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Longue Vue House and Gardens. 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www.longuevue. com — “Wildflowers,” metal plant sculptures by Trailer McQuilken, opening reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.

Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www. postmedium.org/staplegoods — “What’s in the Matter?” mixed-media group exhibition, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts.uno. edu — “Counterpart,” paintings by Michael Ananian and “The Figure and Narrative,” paintings about the human form curated by Michael Ananian, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

GALLERIES AFA New Orleans. 809 Royal St., (504) 558-9296; www. afanyc.com — “Dirty Little Secrets,” pop surrealism group exhibition, ongoing. Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.ari-

Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www. arthurrogergallery.com — “I Don’t Understand,” video exhibition by Robert Hannant, through Aug. 30. “Third Coast Suite,” paintings and paper works by Francis X. Pavy, through Sept. 20. Arthur Roger@434. 434 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com — “Segregation Story,” photographs by Gordon Parks, through Sept. 20. Atrium Gallery at Christwood. 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington, (985) 898-0515; www.christwoodrc.com — “The Wetlands,” paintings by Robert Warrens, through Aug. 29. Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www. callancontemporary.com — “Balance and Perception,” painted aluminum panels by Mitchell Lonas, through Sept. 21. Casell-Bergen Gallery. 1305 Decatur St., (504) 524-0671; www.casellartgallery.com — New works by Joachim Casell, Rene Ragi, BellaDonna, Jamal, Phillip Sage, ongoing. Catalyst Gallery of Art. 5207 Magazine St., (504) 220-7756; www.catalystgalleryofart.com — Group exhibition of New Orleans-inspired art, ongoing. Cole Pratt Gallery. 3800 Magazine St., (504) 891-6789; www. coleprattgallery.com — Summer show group exhibition, through Aug. 10. Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “Mark of the Feminine,” mixed media group exhibition by female artists, through Oct. 4. Du Mois Gallery. 4609 Freret St., (504) 818-6032; www. dumoisgallery.com — “Voyages,” mixed media by Ken Kenan and Harriet Burbeck, through August.

Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery. Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., (504) 361-6620; www.dcc.edu/ departments/art-gallery — “Whitewashed,” mixed media by Joseph Gregory Rossano, through Aug. 28. J & S Gallery. 3801 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 952-9163 — Wood carvings and paintings by local artists, ongoing. Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.jeanbragg. com — “Beyond Land’s End,” photorealist paintings of Louisiana’s wetlands by Will Smith Jr., through August. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery. com — “Accommodations,” multimedia paintings in light boxes by Bob Snead; “Unsung,” figurative drawings and portraiture by Margaret MunzLosch; both through Aug. 23. La Madama Bazarre. 910 Royal St., (504) 236-5076; www. lamadamabazarre.com — Group exhibition celebrating the whimsical and weird sides of Louisiana, ongoing.

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LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Glimmer Stead Inside the Stone,” paintings and drawings by Nathan Durfee, through Sept. 27.

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Longue Vue House and Gardens. 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www.longuevue. com — “Wildflowers,” metal plant sculptures by Trailer McQuilken, Aug. 7 through Oct. 5.

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M. Francis Gallery. 1938 Burgundy St., (504) 931-1915; www. mfrancisgallery.com — Acrylic on canvas by Myesha, ongoing. Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www. octaviaartgallery.com — Mixed media and digital drawings by Ayo Scott; mixed media by James Henderson; both through Sept. 6. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 5399600; www.ogdenmuseum. org — “An Alternate Vision,” oil paintings, watercolors and drawings by Rolland Golden, through Sept. 21. Curated art by students of historically black schools in Louisiana, through Sept. 28. “Louisiana PAGE 46

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Second Story Gallery. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www.thesecondstorygallery.com — “Number Stations,” mixed-media group exhibition, opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

odantegallery.com — “Beyond the Bayou,” acrylic paintings by Tanya Dischler, jewelry by Shea Yetta, glassworks by Christine Ledoux, mixed media by Drake Fuller; through August.

Garden District Gallery. 1332 Washington Ave., (504) 891-3032; www.gardendistrictgallery.com — Paintings by Rolland Golden, through Sept. 28.

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Beastly Delights and La Madama

Sometimes art seems to meander. Or so we might infer from recent developments along LoRo, as lower Royal Street is now known. Just as the French Quarter’s Dirty Linen Night started out as a spoof of the Warehouse District’s White Linen Night, LoRo is said to have begun as a synapse in the mind of Chris Antieau, whose eponymous gallery (927 Royal St.) sets an unBeastly Delights: Paintings THRU usual tone. Soon like-minded by Jane Talton AUG others began to gather in The Foundation Gallery, our newest semi-cohesive 1109 Royal St. gallery zone, most recently La Madama Bazarre and The (504) 568-0955 Foundation Gallery, which rewww.foundationgallerynola.com located from Julia Street. The Foundation’s LoRo show feaLa Madama: Recent work by tures local painter Jane Talton, Lateefah Wright, Molly McGuire, whose recent work is often Christy Kane, Sean Yseult & Others characterized by Renaissance figures with expressive animal La Madama Bazarre, 910 Royal St. heads. Madame Bulldog, (504) 236-5076 whose proudly rumpled canine features recall my third-grade www.lamadamabazarre.com teacher, is based on an original by Lucas Cranach the Elder, and a svelte nude with a lizard head, The Gecko Courtesan, was inspired by a painting by Raphael. Here Talton neatly inverts Craig Tracy’s body paintings of women whose anatomies resemble wild animals, as seen at his Painted Alive Gallery (827 Royal St.). Also on view is Talton’s Odalisque Plastique (pictured), inspired by Manet’s Olympia, but starring a Barbie doll. La Madama Bazarre, formerly in the Lower Garden District, features a stable of artists who were longtime Magazine Street fixtures. Clay sculptor Lateefah Wright’s heads inspired by Voodoo and Storyville are especially resonant. Erzulie Dantor, the fierce Voodoo spirit protector of women, is startling to behold, as is the gallery’s namesake, La Madama, a nurturing female wisdom spirit who appears in both Hispanic Santeria and North American spiritual church pantheons. She traditionally resembles Aunt Jemima, but Wright’s version features a sleeker, somewhat wilder cinematic quality. Accompanied by the equally colorful work of Molly McGuire, Christy Kane and Sean Yseult, among others, the show resembles a gathering of longtime Lower Garden District friends reunited on LoRo. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

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Contemporary,” juried art exhibit, through Sept. 28. “Pastoral Universe,” immersive art installation by Shawn Hall, through Nov. 2. Ceramics by Rachael DePau, through Sept. 1. “One Place: Paul Kwilecki and Four Decades of Photographs from Decatur County, Georgia,” through Sept. 21.

rhinocrafts.com — Embroidered portraits of musicians by Lizzy Carlson, through Aug. 15.

Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www.crt. state.la.us/museum/properties/ usmint — “Keeping Time,” photographs of Louisiana’s musical history, ongoing.

St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammanyart.org — National juried artists exhibition summer show, featuring 32 artists from 13 states, through Aug. 9.

Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., Second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.

Soren Christensen Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com — “Untamed Empire,” collaborative paintings by Anke Schofield and Luis Garcia-Nerey, ongoing.

UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts.uno.edu — “Coun-

terpart,” paintings by Michael Ananian. “The Figure and Narrative,” paintings about the human form curated by Michael Ananian; both Aug. 9 to Sept. 7. Whisnant Galleries. 343 Royal St., (504) 524-9766; www. whisnantgalleries.com — Ethnic, religious and antique art, sculpture, textiles and porcelain, ongoing.

SPARE SPACES Bar Redux. 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux. com — “Spiritual Beliefs and the Resurrection of Life,” mixed media by Michael Roman, ongoing. Hey! Cafe. 4332 Magazine St.,

ART LISTINGS (504) 891-8682; www.heycafe.biz — Cartoons from Feast Yer Eyes magazine, ongoing. Treo. 3835 Tulane Ave., (504) 650-9844; www. treonola.com — Mixed-media group exhibition, ongoing.

CALL FOR ARTISTS Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series National Juried Exhibition. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cac.org — The Contemporary Arts Center will showcase 20 regional artists between Sept. 15 and Oct. 4. Deadline Aug. 16. Clarence John Laughlin Award. New Orleans Photo Alliance, 1111 St. Mary St., (504) 610-4899; www.neworleansphotoalliance.org — The New Orleans Photo Alliance seeks submissions from fine art photographers for a $5,000 award.

MUSEUMS The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org — “Shout, Sister, Shout! The Boswell Sisters of New Orleans,” mixed-media exhibition about a local 1920s and 1930s music trio, Through Oct. 26. Hand-carved decoy ducks, ongoing. Irish Cultural Museum. 933 Conti St., (504) 481-8593 — “Steinbeck: The Art of Fiction,” John Steinbeck-inspired sculptures and photographs by Lew Aytes and Robert Nease, through Sept. 27. Laura Simon Nelson Galleries for Louisiana Art. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 400 Chartres St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org/ nelson-galleries — “Creole World: Photographs of New Orleans and the Latin Caribbean Sphere,” by Richard Sexton, through Dec. 7. Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing.

National World War II Museum. 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — “From Barbed Wire to Battlefields: Japanese American Experiences in WWII,” artifacts, oral histories and stark images of Japanese Americans who were accused of sympathizing with America’s enemy during World War II, through Oct. 12. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www. noma.org — “Sphere of Influence: Pictorialism, Women and Modernism,” turn-of-the-century fine art photos, through Aug. 24. “Rising Up: Hale Woodruff’s Murals at Talladega College”, through Sept. 14. “Behind Closed Doors: Art in the Spanish American Home, 1492-1898,” mixed media, Through Sept. 21. “Drawings from ‘Life of Pi’” by Alexis Rockman, through Oct. 12. Southeastern Architectural Archive. Tulane University, Jones Hall, 6801 Freret St., (504) 8655699; www.seaa.tulane.edu — “Bungalows,” artifacts of bungalow and cottage architecture, through May 20, 2015. Williams Research Center. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 410 Chartres St., (504) 5234662; www.hnoc.org — “From Cameo to Close Up: Louisiana in Film,” the history of moviemaking in New Orleans as seen in posters and photographs, through Nov. 26.

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Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm.crt. state.la.us — “Krewe of Hermes: The Diamond Jubilee,” an overview of the Carnival organization, Through Dec. 31. “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts, ongoing. “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items, ongoing.

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THEATER

Bug. The Allways Theatre, 1030 Marigny St., (504) 758-5590; www.allwaystheatre.com — Kris Shaw directs a play about a cocaine-using waitress and a Gulf War veteran who meet at a motel. The skin sores they get due to a bug infestation lead to conspiracy theories and general paranoia. Thursday tickets $17, Friday and Saturday tickets $22. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. The Fourposter. Teatro Wego!, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, (504) 885-2000; www.jpas.org — The Jefferson Performing Arts Society and The Allways Theatre present the play about a married couple experiencing 35 years together. General admission $20; seniors, students and military $15. 7:30 p.m. FridaySaturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Pat Bourgeois’ Debauchery. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — A live soap opera about an uptown family with a downtown mom. Tickets $10. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Victory Belles: Spirit of America. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 5281944; www.stagedoorcanteen. org — The Victory Belles perform patriotic tunes and music from the songbooks of George M. Cohan and Irving Berlin. 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.

CABARET, BURLESQUE & VARIETY Beach Blanket Burlesque. Tiki Tolteca, 301 N. Peters St., (504) 267-4406; www.facebook.com/ tikitolteca — GoGo McGregor hosts a burlesque show. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Bits & Jiggles. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com — The show mixes comedy and burlesque. 9 p.m. Monday. Burlesque Ballroom. Royal Sonesta Hotel, Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299; www.sonesta.com/ royalneworleans — Trixie Minx stars in the weekly burlesque show featuring the music of

Romy Kaye and the Brent Walsh Jazz Trio. Call (504) 553-2331 for details. 11:50 p.m. Friday. The Creole Sweet Tease Burlesque Show. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 522-5400; www.thesainthotelneworleans.com — The burlesque dancers perform to music by The Creole Syncopators Jazz Band. 9 p.m. Saturday The Fourth Circle: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work. MidCity Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — A musician, a dancer and a painter watch a short film and create a new piece of art. Tickets $25. 8 p.m. Friday. A Midsummer Night’s Cabaret: An Evening of Sin and Song. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — Three troubadours sing Top 40, Broadway and Great American Songbook classics as they celebrate each of the seven deadly sins. General admission $20, student and theater industry $15. 8 p.m. Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday. Sunday School. The BEATnik, 1638 Clio St. — The burlesque and variety show features the Rev. Spooky LeStrange & Her Billion Dollar Baby Dolls. Admission $5. 9 p.m. Sunday.

AUDITIONS Crescent City Sound Chorus. Delgado Community College, Isaac Delgado Hall, Drama Hall, third floor, (504) 616-6066; www.dcc.edu — The Crescent City Sound Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, holds auditions. For details, visit www.crescentcitysound. com. 7 p.m. Monday.

COMEDY Accessible Comedy. Buffa’s Lounge, 1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038; www.buffaslounge.com — J. Alfred Potter and Jonah Bascle do stand-up shows on a rotating basis. Midnight Friday. Allstar Comedy Revue. House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon

Gisela in Her Bathtub and A Hand of Bridge

The 9th Ward Opera Company focuses on presenting short chamber operas, forgoing grand sets and tableaus in favor of essential props and small chamber ensemble or piano accompaniment. The mirth was reduced to extremely minimal proportions recently at the Marigny Opera House in a series of short songs by Samuel Barber. Two delightfully minimalist pieces, or operatic ditties, took lyrics from 8th- and 9th-century Irish monks’ scribblings in the margins of texts they hand-copied. In the less than one-minute-long “Promiscuity,” one monk let it be known that another monk preferred not to sleep alone. Mezzo sopranos Elizabeth Evans and Katherine Sherwood White sang a suite of Barber songs, including odd pieces such as “Monks and Raisins” and an homage to cows called “A Green Lowland of Pianos,” and the program included two short comic operas. The evening opened with Barber’s A Hand of Bridge, a roughly 10-minute piece about four bridge players, each of whom offered a brief aria about internal torments. Evans played a woman obsessed with buying a hat with peacock feathers and climbed registers to emphasize the seemingly trivial desire. Laura Booras’ Geraldine, prompted by a trumped queen, fretted about the death of her mother, and Samuel Hendricks’ deep baritone helped him plunge the work into hilarious distraction. As a stockbroker, he contemplates his boss’ much greater wealth and fantasizes about becoming rich enough to hire teams of naked servants to fulfill his wishes. Neil Weisenel and Michael Cavanagh’s Gisela in Her Bathtub is a chamber opera composed in 1998 that toys with operatic cliches. The 9th Ward production added some cheeky elements as Gisela (Fiona Delta) entered in a short, bright pink bathrobe and teasingly shed it before slipping into a bubblegum pink bathtub. As she read a romance novel in the tub, its plot was acted out around her. Wearing a horned helmet and an outrageous beard separated into twin braids, a Viking named Olaf (Lesley DeMartin) courted Helga (Booras), the king’s daughter. The overwrought affair proceeded until the ruler (Hendricks) burst in and objected. At times the action paused and reversed as Gisela flipped wet pages stuck together in her bubble bath. Under the direction of 9th Ward Opera founder Kathleen Westfall, they nicely balanced the singing’s serious tones and silly action of the bath and the dramatic scene. — WILL COVIELLO

Blanda hosts the stand-up comedy show with special guests and a band. 8 p.m. Thursday. Bear with Me Open Mic. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 488-8114 — Ariel Elias, Molly Ruben-Long and Julie Mitchell host an open mic. Sign-up 8:30 p.m., show 9 p.m. Monday. Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 5295844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — The New Movement presents a stand-up comedy showcase. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www.lostlovelounge. com — Cassidy Henehan hosts the weekly comedy showcase. 9 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlin-

wolf.com — Local comedians perform and amateurs take the stage in the open-mic portion. 8 p.m. Thursday. Comedy Sportz. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www.nolacomedy. com — The theater hosts an all-ages improv comedy show. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cram It In. The BEATnik, 1638 Clio St. — Massive Fraud presents an open-mic comedy show hosted by Joe Cardosi. 7 p.m. Friday. Friday Night Laughs. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — Jackie Jenkins Jr. hosts an open mic. 11 p.m. Friday. Give ’Em The Light Open-Mic Comedy Show. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504)

310-4999; www.houseofblues. com — Leon Blanda hosts the showcase. Sign-up 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Tuesday. Johnny Rock. C. Beever’s Bar of Music, 2507 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-9401 — Comedian Johnny Rock hosts an open-mic comedy night. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Laugh & Sip. The Wine Bistro, 1011 Gravier St., (504) 267-3405; www.facebook.com/thewinebistrono — Mark Caesar and DJ Cousin Cav host the weekly showcase of local comedians. Call (504) 606-6408 for details. Tickets $7. 8 p.m. Thursday. Local Uproar. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 7585590; www.theallwayslounge. com — Tory Gordon and Paul Oswell host an open-mic night. 7 p.m. Saturday.

NOLA Comedy Hour Open Mic & Showcase. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www.hiholounge.net — Andrew Polk hosts the series, which features a booked showcase and open mic. Sign-up 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. Sunday. Sketch Comedy. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www.nolacomedy. com — The Sketchy Characters perform sketch comedy. Visit www.sketchycharacters.net for details. 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Think You’re Funny?. Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 8659190; www.carrolltonstation. com — The weekly open-mic comedy showcase is open to all comics. Sign-up 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday.

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Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1873 — The market offers local produce. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..

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World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum. org — The semi-monthly lecture series features World War II-related topics. Call (504) 528-1944, ext. 229 for details. Noon. Nature Walk and Titivation.

Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-1238; www. northlakenature.org — Guests tour natural habitats and learn to prune plants along the trail. Call (985) 626-1238 for details. 5:45 p.m. New Orleans Personal Computer Club. Congregation

Gates of Prayer, 4000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-2600; www.gatesofprayer. org — Attendees participate in an online discussion with technology consultant Andre Hamrah about future products and technologies as Internet access grows throughout the world. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays on the Point.

Algiers Point, 200 Morgan St., Algiers — The weekly event features music, food and other vendors. 5:30 p.m. White Glove Wednesdays.

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

THURSDAY 7 Art on the Rocks at W New Orleans. W Hotel New

Orleans, 333 Poydras St., (504) 525-9444; www.wneworleans. com — Artists showcase

FRIDAY 8 Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The weekly event includes an art activity, live music, a film and a food demonstration. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 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.

SATURDAY 9 Children’s Art Workshop. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., Second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts. com — Artist Kathleen Grumich teaches children to make fabric banners. All ages welcome. Call or email artboxRHINO@gmail. com to make reservations. $5 donation suggested. 11 a.m. The Concoction ATL. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.neworleanshealingcenter.org — The traveling show includes poets, comedians and music. Call (404) 944-1760 for details. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 10 p.m. Covington Farmers Market. Covington City Hall, 609 N.

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Cooking Demonstration. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib. la.us — Chef Tasheena Butler teaches attendees how to cook New Orleans festival foods. 7 p.m. COOLinary. New Orleans, New Orleans — More than 50 participating restaurants feature food and drink specials. Crescent City Farmers Market. Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St., (504) 865-5000; www.tulane. edu — The weekly market features produce, kettle corn and flowers. Visit www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org for details. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. French Film Festival. Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., (504) 891-2787; www.theprytania.com — The theater hosts the French Film Festival Tuesday-Thursday. It’s All About the Music Bike Ride. Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 658-3200; www.pufap.org — As part of NOLA Social Ride, bicyclists cruise around the city, stopping a few times along the way to hear live music. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/ nolasocialride for details. 6 p.m. Toddler Time. Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm. org — The museum hosts activities for children ages 3 and under and their parents or caregivers. General admission $8. 10:30 a.m. Yoga at the Cabildo. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm.crt.state. la.us — Yoga classes for all experience levels are held in the Cabildo gallery. 7:30 a.m.

tha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — Peter Nahkid leads the men’s discussion. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Rampart St., (504) 658-3200; www.pufap.org — The market features produce, baked goods, Louisiana seafood, handmade beauty products, arts, crafts and entertainment. Visit www. icdnola.org for details. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous. Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church, 3900 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-3431; www.rayneumc. org — Group members help each other use the 12-step method to recover from compulsive eating. Call Sarah at (504) 458-9965 for more information. 7 p.m. Ready, Set, Shake!. SoBou, 310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www.sobounola.com/ — SoBou bartenders battle to make the best cocktail. Attendees taste the results for free. 5:30 p.m. Sistahs Making a Change. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac. org — Women of all experience levels are invited to dance, talk and dine together at this health-centered event. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1873 — The market offers local produce. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crescent City Farmers Market. 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. Dirty Linen Night. French Quarter, 200-1000 blocks of Royal Street — Royal Street’s version of Julia Street’s White Linen Night features art gallery shows, food and music. Entrepreneur Training for Teens. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www. jefferson.lib.la.us — Businesswoman Hope Encalade leads a 10-week series encouraging teens in sixth-12th grades to become entrepreneurs. 9:30 a.m. German Coast Farmers Market. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market features vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. Visit www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org for details. 8 a.m. to noon. Gretna Farmers Market. Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, (504) 362-8661 — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 30 vendors offering fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Grow Dat Farm Stand. Grow Dat Youth Farm, 150 Zachary Taylor Drive, (504) 377-8395; www.growdatyouthfarm.org — Grow Dat Youth Farm sells its produce. 9 a.m. to noon. Kinder Garden. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www. longuevue.com — Children between 18 months and 3 years old play with sand, water, plants, paints and worms. 10 a.m. Moonlight Hike and Snow and Ice. Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-1238; www.northlakenature.org — Attendees learn about how the trails’ sights, sounds and smells change at night. General admission $5. 7:45 p.m. Neighborhood Pet Adoption. Jefferson Feed Pet & Garden Center, 309 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-8118; www. jeffersonfeed.com — LA/SPCA counselors and volunteers help attendees select the right pet. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Red Dress Run. Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 658-3200; www.pufap.org — Men and women race while wearing red dresses. The after-party extends throughout the French Quarter. Visit www.

nolareddress.com to register. Registration $70. 9 a.m.

General admission $5. 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Role Model Awards Gala.

Pre-Season Tea & Silent Auction. Tulane University

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 561-1234; www.neworleans.hyatt.com — The Young Leadership Council honors 25 business, community and civic leaders. Visit www.ylcnola.org for details. Tickets $200. 7 p.m. St. Bernard Seafood & Farmers Market. Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi, (504) 278-4242; www.visitstbernard.com — The market offers seafood, produce, jams, preserves, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment and children’s activities. Call (504) 355-4442 or visit the website for details. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market. Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, Sala Avenue at Fourth Street, Westwego — The market offers organic produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, live music and pony rides. 8 a.m. Yoga. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The museum hosts a yoga class in the sculpture garden. Call (504) 456-5000 for details. Non-members $5. 8 a.m.

SUNDAY 10 Adult/Swim. W Hotel New

Orleans, 333 Poydras St., (504) 525-9444; www.wneworleans.com — There are DJs, giveaways and food and drinks at the W Hotel’s rooftop pool, which opens to the public for this event. Admission $10, hotel guests free. Must be 21 or older. Noon to 5 p.m. Black Bridal Affair. Harrah’s Casino, Harrah’s Theatre, 1 Canal St., (504) 533-6600; www. harrahsneworleans.com — The event includes the latest in wedding fashions, hair and makeup demonstrations, entertainment, door prizes and catering samples. Visit www.blackbridalaffair.com for details. Tickets $15. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kayaking the Bayou. North-

lake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 6261238; www.northlakenature.org — David Woodard of Massey’s Professional Outfitters leads kayak tours on Bayou Castine. Call to make reservations.

Josephine Louise Hall, Broadway, between Oak & Willow, 504-905-1218 — This annual event, hosted by the Greenie Gals booster club, the Tulane University Women’s Association, and Newcomb Alumni Association honors incoming Greenwave coaches’ wives and alumni lettermen’s wives. Email tulanegreeniegals@ gmail.com for information. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. SoFAB Cooking Demo. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www. frenchmarket.org — Local chefs cook their signature dishes. 2 p.m. Swing Dance Lesson With Amy & Chance. d.b.a., 618 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-3731; www. dbabars.com/dbano — The bar and music venue offers free swing dance lessons. 4:30 p.m. Tipitina’s Foundation’s Sunday Youth Music Workshop. Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-8477; www.tipitinas. com — Kids jam with local musicians. 1 p.m.

MONDAY 11 2020 Postpartum Support Group. ZukaBaby, 2122 Maga-

zine St., (504) 596-6540; www. zukababy.com — New moms and moms-to-be discuss everything postpartum. A licensed counselor participates. 6 p.m. MADD meeting. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road, (504) 838-4353 — The Metairie/ New Orleans chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving meets. 6 p.m. Tai Chi/Chi Kung. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 6584100; www.noma.org — Terry Rappold leads the class in the museum’s art galleries. Call (504) 456-5000 for details. General admission $5. 6 p.m.

WORDS Book Club: The Artist’s Way.

East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www. jefferson.lib.la.us — Cherie Cazanavette moderates a 12-week series about Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity. 7 p.m. Monday. Cold•Cuts. Kajun’s Pub, 2256 St. Claude Ave., (504) 947-3735; www.kajunpub.com — The monthly poetry and performance series features three readers. Visit www.

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National World War II Museum. The museum accepts applications for volunteers to meet and greet visitors from around the world and familiarize them with its galleries, artifacts and expansion. Call (504) 527-6012, ext. 243 or email katherine. alpert@nationalww2museum. org for details.

Zephyrs. Zephyr Field, 6000

Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com — The New Orleans Zephyrs play the Nashville Sounds. 7 p.m.

REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Gulf Guardian Fellowship. The Gulf Coast Center for Law and Policy seeks applicants for an 18-month fellowship that focuses on social inequality or climate change. Visit www.gcclp.org to apply. Deadline Friday.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society needs volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient service programs. Visit www. cancer.org or call (504) 219-2200 for details. Bilingual Evacuteers. Puentes New Orleans and Evacuteer seek bilingual volunteers to assist the Spanish-speaking population in the case of mandatory evacuations in New Orleans during hurricane season. Email Luis Behrhorst at luis@puentesno.org for details. CASA New Orleans. The organization seeks volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per month. No special skills are required; thorough training and support is provided. Call Brian Opert at (504) 522-1962, ext. 213 or email info@casaneworleans. org for details. Crescent City Farmers Market. CCFM and marketumbrella.org seek volunteers to field shoppers’ questions, assist seniors, help with monthly children’s activities and more. Call (504) 495-1459 or email latifia@marketumbrella.org for details. Dress for Success New Orleans. The program for women entering the workplace seeks volunteers to assist with managing inventory and helping clients to shop as well as to share their expertise. Call (504) 891-4337 or email neworleans@dressforsuccess. org to register. Each One Save One. Greater New Orleans’ largest one-onone mentoring program seeks volunteer mentors. Visit www. eachonesaveone.org for details.

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Dirty Linen Night, the French Quarter gallery walk that’s a takeoff on White Linen Night, adds food trucks to the mix this year. Art and antique galleries, boutiques and businesses stay open late and there are bars set up on Royal Street from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. The first Dirty Linen Night in 2001 highlighted French Quarter galleries that showed work by local artists, but the event has grown to include many shops in the historic district. “It just blows me away to think that it started from one little idea,” says artist and founder Tracy Thomson. “It just got bigger exponentially every year, too big for me to handle myself.” The event is now organized by the Arts Council of New Orleans. “I think sometimes, as locals, we forget about Royal Street being this really great area for shopping and art,” says Lindsay Glatz, Arts Council Director of Marketing and Communications. There is a Dirty Linen after-party from 9 p.m. to midnight at Latrobe’s on Royal (403 Royal St.) featuring cocktails, food, entertainment by Crescent City Circus performers and DJs. For information about Dirty Linen or tickets to the after party ($30 general admission, $100 VIP) visit www.artscouncilofneworleans.org. — KATHARINE CURRAULT Edgar Degas Foundation. The nonprofit seeks volunteers to contribute to the development of the foundation. Call (504) 821-5009 or email info@degashouse.com for details. Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run seeks running partners, assistant coaches, committee members and race day volunteers. Email info@gotrnola. org to register. Visit www. gotrnola.org for details about the program. Green Light New Orleans. The group that provides free energy-efficient lightbulbs seeks volunteers to help install the bulbs in homes. Call (504) 324-2429 or email green@ greenlightneworleans.org to apply. Visit www.greenlightneworleans.org for details. HandsOn New Orleans. The volunteer center for the New

Orleans area invites prospective volunteers to learn about the various opportunities available, how to sign up for service projects and general tips about how to be a good volunteer. Call (504) 304-2275, email volunteer@handsonneworleans.org or visit www.handsonneworleans.org for details. Hospice Volunteers. Harmony Hospice seeks volunteers to offer companionship to patients through reading, playing cards and other activities. Call Carla Fisher at (504) 832-8111 for details. Jackson Barracks Museum Volunteers. The museum seeks volunteers to work one day a week for the Louisiana National Guard Museum. Volunteers prepare military aircraft, vehicles and equipment for display. Call David at (504) 837-0175 or email daveharrell@ yahoo.com for details.

Lakeview Civic Improvement Association. The association’s green space committee needs volunteers who will pick up trash or trim trees for the adopta-block program. Sign up with Russ Barranco at (504) 482-9598 or rpbarranco@cox.net. Louisiana SPCA Volunteers. The Louisiana SPCA seeks volunteers to work with the animals and help with special events, education and more. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and complete a volunteer orientation to work directly with animals. Visit www.la-spca.org/volunteer to sign up. Lowernine.org Volunteers. Lowernine.org seeks volunteers to help renovate homes in the Lower 9th Ward. Visit www.lowernine.org or email lauren@lowernine.org for details.

NOLA Wise. The program by Global Green in partnership with the City of New Orleans and the Department of Energy helps homeowners make their homes more energy efficient. It seeks volunteers, who must attend a 30-minute orientation. Email mrowand@globalgreen. org for details. Operation REACH Volunteers. Operation REACH and Gulfsouth Youth Action Corps seek college student volunteers from all over the country to assist in providing recreation and education opportunities for New Orleans-area inner-city youth and their families. For information, visit www.thegyac.org and www.operationreach.org. Public School Volunteers. New Orleans Outreach seeks volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise as part of the ARMS-Outreach after-school program. Volunteers are needed in the arts, academics, technology, recreation and life skills areas. Email jenny@nooutreach. org or call (504) 654-1060 for information. Senior Companion Volunteers. The New Orleans Council on Aging seeks volunteers to assist with personal and daily tasks to help seniors live independently. Visit www. nocoa.org or call (504) 821-4121 for details. Start the Adventure in Reading. The STAIR program holds regular training sessions for volunteers who will work oneon-one with public school students to improve their reading and language skills. Call (504) 899-0820, email elizabeth@ stairnola.org or visit www. stairnola.org for details. Teen Suicide Prevention. The Teen Suicide Prevention Program seeks volunteers to help teach middle- and upper-school New Orleans students. Call (504) 831-8475 for details. Tulane Summer Volunteer Program. Tulane Medical Center needs dedicated high school students to join its volunteer program. Call (504) 988-5868 for details.

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Ground Coffeehouse, 5110 Danneel St., (504) 891-3381; www.neutralground.org — The coffeehouse hosts an open-ended hour of poetry. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Fair Grinds Poetry Event. Fair Grinds Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon St., (504) 913-9073; www.fairgrinds.com — Jenna Mae hosts poets and spoken-word performers. Friends of the New Orleans Public Library Book Sale. Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., (504) 596-2625; www. nutrias.org — The group hosts twice-weekly sales of books, DVDs, books on tape, LPs and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. Local Writers’ Group. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 455-5135; www.barnesandnoble.com — The weekly group discusses and critiques fellow members’ writing. 7:30 p.m. Monday. Michael Holloway Perronne. Faubourg Marigny Art & Books, 600 Frenchmen St., (504) 9473700; www.fabonfrenchmen. com — The author discusses and signs Men Can Do Romance. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Open Mic. Drum Sands Publishing and Books, 7301 Downman Road, (504) 247-6519; www. drumsandspublishing.com — The bookstore and publishing house hosts an open mic for writers of all genres. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Poets of Color. St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave., (504) 655-5489; www. stannanola.org — Poets participate in a writing circle. 2 p.m. Wednesday. Story Time with Miss Maureen. Maple Street Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www. maplestreetbookshop.com — Children’s books are read. 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Tao Poetry. Neutral Ground Coffeehouse, 5110 Danneel St., (504) 891-3381; www.neutralground.org — The coffeehouse hosts a weekly poetry reading. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Tom Graves. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen.org — The author and photographer discusses and signs Twice Heroes: America’s Nisei Veterans of WWII and Korea. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. The Well: A Women’s Poetry Circle. St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave., (504) 655-5489; www.stannanola.org — Writers of all levels

Meal Delivery Volunteers. The Jefferson Council on Aging seeks volunteers to deliver meals to homebound adults. Gas/mileage expenses will be reimbursed. Call Gail at (504) 888-5880 for details.

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Dear New Orleans Job Guru, “I seek out your weekly column in the Gambit and always gain a gem or two of advice each time I read it. I’m currently employed but am looking for more fulfilling and meaningful work. Please see my attached resume. My professional experience in the eight years since I have been out of college is varied as you can see. It unfortunately is reflective of my lack of career focus - I find that my interests are so widespread that I have a hard time honing in on one direction. I find that I am interested in such a wide variety of jobs, and then I either become dissatisfied with an aspect of the position or look for the greener grass on the other side. How do you recommend I find greater direction in the pursuit of a more linear career? Does it seem from my resume that I jumped too much from job to job? If so, how can I improve? Thank you in advance for your time and thought.” — K.R., New Orleans, LA Dear K.R.,

First of all, just to get the résumé critique aspect of this out of the way, your résumé has some very attractive elements, both in terms of formatting and content. However, there are a number of issues that may prevent it from being effective as a job search tool. Grant Cooper

First of all, for someone with your excellent credentials and experience, compressing your résumé into one page with very small type is not a good idea. Virtually all surveys of HR and corporate recruiting professionals show that two pages is perfectly acceptable. Also your job descriptions could use a bit more detail on projects and quantifiable accomplishments. I see that you graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 3.9 GPA, so a bit more detail on your college activities, honors, awards, and projects would be helpful, as well. You don’t show the year your graduated, either, which is a red flag for some employers. Your question primarily focuses on the fact that you feel you do not have a single career focus, and that you are interested in a wide variety of jobs. You didn’t mention the dreaded term “job-hopping” – so let’s take a look at your background. You are showing four jobs in nearly eight years, for an average of two years per job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average worker today stays at each of his or her jobs for 4.4 years. However, the BLS also states that the expected tenure of the youngest employees is about half that. 91% of Millennials (those born 1977-1997) expect to stay in a job for less than three years, according to the Future Workplace “Multiple Generations at Work” survey of 1,189 employees and 150 managers. So you are on par with many of your peers in terms of job tenure. Actually, K.R., I believe your background is highly marketable. Many of today’s jobs are increasingly requiring generalists, those who have a variety of talents… for example, the ability to write and edit a detailed report, plan and coordinate a special event, recruit and train talent, devise and execute a marketing plan, or create a spreadsheet and implement a budget. So, with a well-constructed résumé, a targeted job search strategy, and finely honed interview skills, there are a variety of opportunities that would be within your reach.

New Orleans Job Guru is New Orleans native Grant Cooper. President of Strategic Résumés®, Grant has ranked in the Top 2% of 340 LinkedIn National Résumé Writing Experts worldwide, and has assisted the U.S. Air Force, Kinko’s, the Louisiana Dept. of Labor, the City of New Orleans, NFL/NBA players & coaches, as well as universities, regional banks, celebrities, and corporations.

Send your questions to New Orleans Job Guru at: grant@resupro.com or 504-891-7222

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WE Farming, Presidio, TX, has 2 positions for hay & livestock; 1 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must be able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.86/hr; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 9/10/14 - 7/10/15. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order TX8299168 or call 225-342-2917.

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As to your question of how you find direction in pursuit of a more linear career, I would suggest that you find a career coach to help you explore your interests, talents, and qualifications, and arrive at an appropriate focus for your background. At our Magazine St. offices, we have a Certified Career Management Coach on staff, and as a university alumni, your alma mater may have career services available to you.

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LEGAL NOTICES 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO.: 735-267 DIV. L SUCCESSION OF YVONNE WHITE NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Pursuant to La.C.C.P. Art. 3281, et esq., notice is hereby given to everyone that the Administratrix of the above succession made an application to the Court for the private sale of the following described property bearing municipal number 616 Celeste, River Ridge, Louisiana:

Anyone opposing the application is ordered to file an opposition prior to the issuance of the Judgment authorizing the executor’s application. The Judgment may be issued seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of this notice. By Order of the Court: Patricia Moore, Deputy Clerk 7/9/14 Attorney: Tracy G. Sheppard Bar #25063 Attorney for Glenda White Smith Address: 412 Delonde St. Gretna, LA 70053 Telephone: (504) 602-9984 Gambit: 7/15/14 & 8/5/14 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a lost Open-End Voucher and Security Agreement payable to ASI Federal Credit Union dated May 4, 2007 in the amount of $14,296.95 and signed by a L. Ross; please contact Jules Fontana, Attorney @ 504-581-9545. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Carla Scott Porter, please contact Brad Scott, Attorney (504) 528-9500. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Chandler K. Celestine, please contact Attorney Ashley B. Schepens at (504) 837-4950.

STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 702-467 DIV. E SUCCESSION OF BESSIE D. FORSYTH

NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Whereas the Administratrix for the above succession has made application for sale, at private sale, of the following immovable property for the sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS, with the above succession to receive the net proceeds form the sale of the immovable property, per the terms and conditions set forth in the Petition for Private Sale concerning the property: A portion of ground in the Parish of Jefferson, forming a part of the Sala Plantation, comprised in Section 8, T, 13, S.R. East, and in Section 16, T 14, S .R. 23 East, in a S. E. District in Louisiana, West of the Mississippi River, and designated by the No. Nine (9) on plan of One Hundred lots of ground made by Edgar Pilie, Surveyor, copy of which is annexed to act of sale passed before John Charles Tilletson, Notary on the 29th, day of March, 1898, and measures as follows: One Hundred (100) feet on Laroussini Street (on the Lafourche and Barataria Canal) One Hundred (100) feet, one (1) line in width in the rear, by a depth of Three Hundred and nineteen (319) feet two inches (2”) and Two (2) lines on line of Lot No. Seven (7), and Three Hundred and twenty (320’) feet, seven (7”) inches and six (6) lines on the portion of the above described property designated as the Southern one-half of Lot No. Nine (9), said Southerly part of Lot No. 9 measures Fifty (50’) feet front on Laroussini Street, the same width on the rear line, by a depth of One Hundred and Sixty nine (169’) feet between equal and parallel lines, and is bounded on the South by Lot No. 11, and on the North by the remaining half of said Lot No. Nine (9) now or formerly the property of Laura Marie Falgout, sold and conveyed by Laura Marie Falgout to Virginia Carmadelle, wife of Joseph Tassin, by act before Frank J. Tilletson, Notary Public on the 12th day of February, 1925, said act being duly registered in the Conveyance Office of this parish in Conveyance Book 66, folio 630. Being the same property acquired by Bessie Forsyth wife of C.J. Tiner as her separate property from Lena Dorothy Tibo wife of/and Lucius Sidney Forsyth on December 10, 1956 by Act before Nestor Currault, Jr., Notary. The property bears Municipal Number 129 Laroussini, Westwego, LA. Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven (7) days from the date on which the last publication of this notice appears. By Order of the Court, Lisa M. Cheramie Clerk Attorney: Gerald R. Cooper Bar No. 4357 Address: 4640 Rye Street Metairie, LA 70006 Telephone: (504) 523-4737 Gambit: 8/5/14 & 8/26/14 Anyone knowing the wherabouts of Jamie R. Camardelle a/k/a Jamie Ruth Camardelle, please call Marion D.Floyd, Esquire, 504.467.3010 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Thawng Thang, please call Michael Joseph, Jr., attorney at (504) 453-4769. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Dante Rose, please contact Brad Scott, Attorney (504) 528-9500

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS

of Ruthie Daniels Singleton, Case No. 14-5229, Division L-6 of the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, Judge Kern Reese.

NO. 12-1543 DIV. F SECT. 7

SUCCESSION OF RUTHIE DANIELS SINGLETON

By Order of the Court, Dale N. Atkins, Clerk of Court

SUCCESSION OF JOHN CALLIET AND ERNEST DEFUENTES, JR.

NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE

NOTICE OF FILING OF TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION

Whereas, the Administrator of the above captioned Succession has made application to the Court for the private sale of the following immovable property:

STATE OF LOUISIANA

NOTICE IS GIVEN that CAMERON GASTON, SR., independent executor in the above numbered and captioned matter, has filed a petition for authority to pay estate debts of the succession in accordance with a tableau of distribution filed in these proceedings. The petition can be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the publication of this notice. Any opposition to the petition must be filed prior to its homologation. By Order of the Court Attorney: Carol Gaston, ESQ Address: 5220 Richland Dr. Marrero, LA 70072 Telephone: (504) 994-2939 Gambit: 8/5/14

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO.: 2014-7180 DIV. D SUCCESSION OF THEODORE M. DOUGLAS NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE UNDIVIDED ONE-SIXTH INTEREST Whereas the Administrator of the above estate has made application to the Court for the sale at private sale of the immovable herein described property, to wit: Improvements bearing Municipal Nos. 4829-4831 Constance Street, New Orleans, Louisiana Lot 12, Square 198, Sixth District of the City of New Orleans UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITION, TO WIT: TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000.00) less the usual and customary expenses of the sale, all as per the agreement to buy and but subject to all claims of adverse possessors and past due taxes. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern including the heirs and creditors of the decedents herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application at any time, prior to the issuance of the order of judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or may be issued after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. By Order of this Court, Deputy Clerk Attorney: John A.E. Davidson Address: 2901 Independence St., Suite 201 Metairie, LA 70006 Telephone: (504) 836-5973 Gambit: 8/5/14 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Michael Dax Cooley, please contact Deborah L. Wilson, Attorney at Law, at (504) 488-4493, 808 Moss Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, dlwilon7973@bellsouth.net Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Robert Butler, please contact Atty. C. Hunter King at 504-460-0168.

NO.:14-5229

DIV. L-6

TRACT 1: A CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, together with all of the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Sixth District of the City of New Orleans, in Square No. 516, bounded by Penniston, S. Franklin, Saratoga and General Taylor Streets, measuring 45 feet front and Peniston Street, by a depth, between paraallel lines of 110 feet, and is composed of the whole of Lot No. 3, measuring 30 feet front on Penniston Street, and adjoining 15 feet of Lot No. 2 on Penniston street. Which lot or portion of ground herein sold, according to survey made by W. J. Seghers, Surveyor, dated february 19, 1915, a blue print of which is being annexed to act before Harry L. Loomis, Jr., Notary Public, on May 6, 1915, is designated by the Letter “B” and is distant from Saratoga Street 47 feet 9 inches. Being the same property acquired from Dryades Building and Loan Association on June 20, 1919 by act before Harry L. Lommis, Jr., Notary Public, registered in COB 808, folio 162; and furhter acquired together with Madeline Lehmann froom the Successionof Gustave J. Lehmann, 197-719 CDC, registered in COB 427, folio 82. TRACT 2: A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and advantaes thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the SIXTH DISTRICT of this City, in Square No. 516, ST. JOSEPH, bounded by PENISTON, LOYOLA, GENERAL TAYLOR and SARATOGA STREETS, designated by the No. 4-A on a plan of survey made by Gilbert & Kelly, Surveyors, dated August 17, 1956, a copy of which is attached to Vendor’s acquisition before the undersigned Notary, this even date, and according to which said lot commences at a distance of 92 feet, 7 inches and 4 lines from the corner of Saratoga Street, and measures thence 45 feet front on Peniston Street, the same in width in the rear, by a depth of 110 feet between equal and parallel lines. Upon the following terms and conditions: Eighty Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($85,000.00) cash from Stanley J. Daniels, in his individual capacity, subject to the liens filed and Mover to be given credit for his payment in the sale conducted in the curatorship proceedings, In Re: Interdiction of Ruthie Daniels Singleton, Civil District Court Parish of Orleans, Case No. 2013-2308, Division J-5> NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all parties whom it may concern, to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application, and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. Notice is also given that a hearing on the privatee sale is scheduled for August 8, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the matter captioned Succession

Attorney: Georgia K. Thomas Address: 200 N. Cate St. Hammond, LA 70401 Telephone: (985) 542-8500 Gambit: 7/15/14 & 8/5/14 & The Louisiana Weekly

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO.: 2006-12884 DIV. E SUCCESSION OF HELEN ROSS SIMS and JOHN CALVIN SIMS NOTICE TO PUBLISH Notice is hereby given to the creditors of this estate and to all other persons herein interested to show cause within ten (10) days from this notification (if any they have or can) why the tableau of distribution presented by the Administrator of this estate should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed in accordance herewith. By Order of the Court, DALE N. ATKINS, Clerk Attorney: Scott R. Simmons Address: 1820 St. Charles Ave., Ste. 201 New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 896-7909 Gambit: 8/5/14 & The Louisiana Weekly IMPORTANT - property rights involved! Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of ULYSSES BENTLEY, SR., please contact Faun Fenderson, Attorney at 504-528-9500 or faun@ faunfenderson.com Joel Edward Britton A/K/A Joey Britton, his heirs, or anyone knowing his whereabouts please contact Geralyn Garvey (504) 838-0191. ANYONE KNOWING the whereabouts of WILLIAM KENNETH MORGAN, II and/or JANELL DAUPHIN MORGAN, whose last known address was 11777 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70131, please contact Atty. Jauna Crear, 4747 Earhart Blvd, Ste I, NOLA 70125, 504-365-1545.

LEGAL NOTICE ATTENTION CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES OF DEFENDANT BIG EASY DAIQUIRIS IN THE NEW ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER Important Legal Notice! A lawsuit alleges that Big Easy Daiquiris workers were not paid overtime the hours they worked in excess of 40 per week and/or were not paid the federally-mandated minimum wage. Big Easy Daiquiris denies the accusations in this lawsuit. If you work or worked at any Big Easy Daiquiris Location in the New Orleans French Quarter between May 30, 2010 and the present, call today at 1-877-605-2815. If you wish to have an opportunity to be a part of this lawsuit and possibly recover money, you must file a consent to join the lawsuit by October 23, 2014. You have the legal right to join this lawsuit, and you may not be discriminated or retaliated against as a result of your decision whether or not to join. To learn more about the lawsuit, call today: (877) 605-2815. Tiki’s Hut, LLC DBA Tiki’s Hut is applying to the Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Orleans at the following address: 4617 Downman Road, New Orleans, LA 70126. Tiki’s Hut, LLC Tiki’s Hut. Members: Tamika Butler Wilson. PEL Tax Services (504) 400-7063.Fax 800-677-7701. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Joshua E. Bailey, please contact Attorney Ashley B. Schepens at (504) 837-4950.” Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Lula Lester Hunter, individually and as surviving spouse in community with Cicero A. Hunter,, 2416 Allen St. New Orleans, LA 70119, please contact Atty. Tony Dooley, 504-298-0854. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of Dr. Rosalind Barnes Green, please contact attorney Vincent B. LoCoco at (504) 483-2332. Property rights are involved relative to 2029 Adams Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118.

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“One certain lot of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, J.H. Little Farms, in section “H” bounded by Celeste Avenue, N. Park Street, Steward Avenue and Russell Street and Y&M Railroad, designated as lot No. 5-X on a survey made by Harris & Valesco, Surveyors, dated December 3, 1973 a copy of which is annexed to the vendor’s act of purchase, passed before me, notary, this date, and according thereto, said lot commences at a distance of 250 feet from the corner of Celeste Avenue and N. Park Street, measures thence 105 feet front of Celeste Avenue, same width in the rear, by a depth of 132 feet between equal and parallel lines. Being the same property conveyed to Yvonne Forester, wife of, and Willie F. White form Edmond G. Miranne, Jr., president of, and as such therein, Security Homestead Association, a duly incorporated institution by sale of property recorded on 1/17/94, instrument 628099 in the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, Louisiana. Subject to restrictions, reservations, easement, covenants, oil, gas or mineral rights of record, if any.

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON

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Beautiful Lakefront condo in gated community, has 3 balconies with waterfront views overlooking the marina. Lovely views on every floor, spacious light-filled rooms. Designer touches throughout, including custom, automated draperies & lovely lighting fixtures. High ceilings, plenty of closets & storage, freshly painted rooms, all appliances staying including washer/dryer. Secured entry, & 2 covered parking spaces right outside front door.

Shelley Lawrence

Historic/Luxury Properties Specialist Investment Properties • Condo & Condo Development Latter & Blum • French Quarter Office 712 Orleans Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116

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5209 Elmwood Parkway Metairie • $339,900

Todd Taylor, Realtor, 504 232-0362

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5BR/2.5BA/POOL

Each office individually owned and operated

3125 Upperline St. • $380K

Broadmoor never shined brighter, this 4 bd/3.5 ba beauty radiates w/charm & space. 2400+ sf., & not a small room in the joint! Motivated seller!

FOR SALE

1210- 12 N. Galvez St. $498.5K 4001 Gen. Pershing St. (VLD) $140K 6843 Glengary Rd. $180K 5237 Lakeview Ct. (VLD) $5K 13110 Lemans St. $115K 2458 N. Tonti St. $180K 3125 Upperline St. $380K 4724 Virgilian Street $119K 107 West Park Ct. $35K 24 Yosemite Dr. $260K

GREAT FOR A MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY

1210 – 12 N. Galvez St. • $498.5K

5K+ sq. ft., combined, 9 bd/7 ba, high ceilings, wd flrs, lovely porch, great loc. Occupy one side, rent other for $2K+, or make one GRANDE MAISON.

FOR RENT 1210 N. Galvez St.

$2,250/mo

1212 N. Galvez St.

$2,450/mo

1271 Milton St. 2028 Pauger St., B

$850/mo $1,000/mo

1818 Paul Morphy St. $1,250/mo 6921&23YorktownSt.$1,300/mo

Peace & serenity here. Stately 5 BD/2.5 BA w/ a beautiful pool in desirable Elmwood Park! 3200 sq. ft. of liv. area. Separate Liv & Din rooms, impressive den with tall ceiling, a wood burring fireplace with gas starter & wet bar. Spacious Master with large walk-in closet & updated bath. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops.

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4509 Veterans Blvd. Metairie, LA 70006 504-887-7878

613 Labarre Dr. - Old Metairie - $439,000 Custom built home. Master down with large ceramic tile bath, Jacuzzi tub, sep shower, blt in vanity, stained glass window. Guest br down with full bath. Large updated kitchen with granite & glass tiles. Liv/din room combo, wood floors & fireplace. Blt in breakfront. W/D hkups up & down. Up 2 large brs, 1 ba and rec room with dining room or office. Lots of closets. Great house for multi-generational family or home based business.

(504) 831-1946

Charlotte Hailey-Dorion, Realtor Wow! Fabulous Renovated condo, Perfect second home, or Tulane/Loyola affiliate to walk to class, granite counter tops, ss appliances, travertine marble, wood floors, driveway, inside laundry, freshly painted exterior with hardy plank and all new windows. Walk to Tulane, Loyola, Restaurants. Only 2 condos in entire association. Also available to Lease - $1800/month.

7934 Maple Street

3527 Ridgelake Dr., Metairie. Office Space Metairie Luxury Great Location

Come home to this Adorable Arts & Crafts Cottage in the Hip Bywater Neighborhood! Enter through solid Honduran Mahogany doors into a lovely open floor plan. Enjoy a glass of lemonade on the Front Porch on a hot summer day. Relax on the Back Porch with a glass of wine overlooking the New Orleans style Courtyard. Prepare a gourmet meal for your friends in the New Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances! Or curl up by the Ventless, Gas Fireplace!

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8 Ravenna Ln, Natchez, MS • $2,199,000 7 beds, 6 baths, 8,000 sqft

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Natchez History. Glorious Greek revival circa 1834, 8,000 sq ft on 3 acres of COMPLETELY RESTORED with every amenity. Beautiful porches for entertaining, 12 ft ceilings, 7 large bedrooms and 6 bathroom. Architectural details include hand curved wood work, richly detailed medallions with a STAINLESS STEEL AND GRANITE chef’s kitchen. Pool and guest house complete this award winning renovation.

Approx 1,350 usable sq.ft. 2nd floor of 2 story office building. Parking, efficiency kitchen, storage room, mens and womens restrooms, reception area, conference rooms, private office.

Available immediately. 1 year lease $1,700/mo. (504) 957-2360.

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Wow! This Fabulous, Renovated, 4 Bdrm home will sell fast! Sit & relax w/ a cool Beverage on the patio, then take a dip in the Pool. Ahh..so refreshing! Open living, dining, kitchen that leads into a large family room w/ Built-ins, Wood Burning FP & wet bar. Eat-in kitchen w/ granite countertops, SS Appl, breakfast bar, new cabinetry & new flooring. Renovated Mstr Ste located on 1st flr, 2 walkin closets. 3 bds/1 new full bath on 2nd!

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JEFFERSON LARGE NEWLY RENOV UPTOWN DUPLEX CLOSE TO BUSLINE & UNIVERSITIES

3 br, 2 ba duplex. Cen a/h, furn kit w/d/w & microwave. Close to TULANE and LOYOLA universities & hospital. On bus line. Large fenced backyard. Safe neighborhood. Security patrolled. Avail 8/1. $1500/mo. 504-289-5110.

METAIRIE Townhome in the Heart of Metairie

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New granite in kit & bath. 12 x 24ft lr, King Master w/wall of closets. Furn Kit. Laundry on premises. Offst pkg. NO PETS. O/A, $724-$848/mo. 504236-5776.

ALGIERS POINT HISTORIC ALGIERS POINT

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ESPLANADE RIDGE LRG 2 BR, 1.5 BA

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GENTILLY 4957 LAFAYE ST. NEAR UNO & BAPTIST SEMINARY

3BR/1.5 BA, 1500 sq.ft. Central AC. Furn kit., w&d, fenced yard, o/s pkng. No pets. No Section 8. $1250 rent + lease & dep. Zimmerman Property Services, Gary, (504) 494-0970

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508 Henry Clay Ave., 2 br, 1 ba, lr, dr, kit w/ appl, hdwd flrs, hi ceils, porch 1000 sf. $1250/mo. Call 874-4330.

1205 ST CHARLES/$1095

Fully Furn’d studio/effy/secure bldg/ gtd pkg/pool/gym/wifi/laundry/3 mo. min. No pets. Avail Aug 18th. Call 504-442-0573 or 985-871-4324.

2100 ST. CHARLES AVE. LUXURY CORNER CONDO FOR LEASE

Lovely 3/2, 1745sf, deluxe kit & baths, long windows, wood fls, fab closets, all utilities & parking incl, pool, fitness cen, 24-hr security, NO pets, $3000 mo; 3 MOS RENTAL – 2027A MILAN, LARGE 2/2 lower apt w/cen a/h, equip kit $2,000/mo. EILEEN WALLEN - 504-250-5656, GARDNER REALTORS - 504-861-7575.

Front Apartment. 1 blk City Park betw Carrollton/Cty Pk Ave, 3 lg rms cent a/h w/d hdwd flrs, ceil fans, thruout. Avail immed. $950/mo. 504-2340877.

UNIVERSITY AREA 7218 PITT STREET UNIVERSITY AREA

2 BR/1BA, 1/2 shotgun double, 2 bedrooms/1 bath, 2 1/2 blocks from Audubon Park, full kitchen, washer/dryer, hardwood floors, off-street parking, pet w/pet deposit. $1,300/mo. Call (504) 234-3005.

1 BR/BA, Central AC, hdwd flrs, W/D, utils incl. Avail. Aug 15th. No pets/smkg. $950/mo. Call (504) 444-6422.

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Attractive 2000 sq ft live/work space. $2,750/mo, all util. incl. Ideal as an art gallery/studio/retail space. Property incl. newly renovated, studio-style living space. Avail. July 1st. (504) 289-6967.

Huge Upper Studio Apt. Bright, spacious, high ceilings, hdwd flrs, cent a/h, laundry facility avail 24 hrs. Walk 1 blk to St. Charles Street Car. Easy access to I-10, CBD & FQ. No pets/No smokers. Water & garbage pd. $900/ mo. 1-888-239-6566 or mballier@ yahoo.com

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1/1 w/d in unit. 700 sqft. prkng is $300 $1350 2 / 1.5 Luxfullyfurn.Shorttermrental.Prvtpool. $4,000 1/1 Furn corporate rental in warehouse dist. $1950

1020 Esplanade #201 2/1 renovated FQ apt with parking and pool! $1950 1004 Gov Nicholls

studio Hi Ceils, Renov Kit/Bath, Nice ctyd $1000

526 Madison #2D

1/1 2ndfltastefully-furn,FrenchQtr! w/donsite$1200

1025 Dumaine #3

1/1 Newly renov,w/d,central ac/heat,fireplace. $1200

1025 Dumaine #6

1/1 Newly renov,w/d,central ac/heat,fireplace. $1200

421 Burgundy #1

1/1 Nice size grnd fl just off crtyd. $189,000

FOR SALE 421 Burgundy #3

1/1 Bamboo flrs. exp wood Central HVAC. $189,000

1125 Royal #3

1/1 3rd flr,exp beams,storage! Lush crtyrd $269,000

611 Dauphine B

1/1 townhouse w/ common courtyard $169,900

823 Burgundy #3

2/2 1,600 sqft, brand renov, balcony, $599,000

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729 Dauphine A

1/1 HeartofFQ.Grtfrntporch.Updatedkit/ba$359,000

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816 Aline

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Universiity District. Spacious, lighted, & 24-hr security, 2 sunrms, lg lr/dr, wd flrs, hi ceils, ca &h & window units. all appls: w/d, fridge, f’nd bkyd, o/s pkg, gtd. & security grded. Close to St. Charles & Newman. $2100/mo. 8138186. 504-274-8075. Ready to lease!

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3 story, 5 br, 2.5 ba home in great uptown neighborhood. Renov kitchen and baths, off street parking, wood floors, high ceilings and spacious bedrooms.

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