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The Art of Jazz THU.-FRI. & SUN. FEB. 9-10 & 12 | Marigny Opera Ballet presents a program of new works choreographed by Diogo de Lima, Nikki Hefko and Barbara Hayley to music composed and performed by Helen Gillet, Larry Sieberth and the instrumental music trio Nutria. At 8 p.m. at Marigny Opera House.

Krewe du Vieux parade revels in timely satire BY ALEX WOODWARD @ALEXWOODWARD

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THERE’S NOTHING FUNNIER THAN THE ABSURD NIGHTMARE OF THE PRESENT. Even President Donald

Trump’s Press Secretary Sean Spicer unironically retweeted The Onion, describing Spicer’s “role in the Trump administration will be to provide the American public with robust and clearly articulated misinformation.” “You nailed it,” Spicer wrote. “Period!” The election inspired political satire as dissent or turned comedy into a platform for an unfunny, grim reality. In a recent interview, South Park cocreator Trey Parker said “what was actually happening was much funnier than anything we could come up with.” Vic Berger’s viral, surreal edits of footage of Trump speeches now resemble horror films. Tim Heidecker has embraced his Randy Newman. Saturday Night Live’s cold open sketches and monologues repeat the week’s headlines and land with a “but seriously, folks” that glimpses the offstage horror show, inspiring Trump’s late-night Twitter aneurysms (which, if anything, only underlines his inability to take a joke). Then there’s Krewe du Vieux, speaking explicitly to New Orleans with its deranged, vulgar and punfilled obliteration of polite society. Now in its 31st year, the krewe’s 2017 parade begins Carnival’s post-election catharsis with “The Crass Menagerie” on Saturday, Feb. 11. “The need for therapy is enormous,” says subkrewe captain Lee Mullikin. While several floats and throws from the 17 subkrewes satirize local institutions and people (New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Mayor Mitch Landrieu) and others embrace the menagerie-themed animal kingdom, the krewe “can’t ignore the big orange monster in the room,” Mullikin says. There’s Trump as Jabba the Hutt, references to A Clockwork Orange, a

tentacled groping Trump-thing, and an homage to an “unholy alliance” with Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, from Mullikin’s Krewe du Comatose (rolling with the theme “The Russians are Coming!”). The krewe will hand out miniature bottles of “Trumpoff” vodka and “I Voted” stickers starring Putin a la George Rodrigue’s Blue Dog voting stickers. There also are “Soviet propaganda films” on a large screen mounted on the krewe’s float, revisiting last year’s graphic film starring Landrieu and Sheriff Marlin Gusman. “We got in so much trouble,” Mullikin says. “If you’re not angering people, you’re not doing it right … Two-dimensional pornography is bad, but three-dimensional is OK? The float behind me had a dick so big it broke the float.” How does a satirical Carnival krewe know when to stop adding to the pileon from the Trump administration? “It’s just been raining all kinds of stuff ever since,” Mullikin says. The subkrewe floated several theme ideas, including a “Canadian immigration service” (“which was fun, but a little defeatist,” Mullikin says). “It’s tough to come up with something you can convey in three seconds, even though it only has to last three hours, in the wind and rain. It’s got to be catchy, short, it’s got to have costumes,” he says. “You don’t know until you have it.” The parade begins at Decatur and Mandeville streets and winds through Faubourg Marigny and the French

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Quarter, then ends in the at the Civic Theatre, where the krewe ball follows. Reigning as the krewe monarch is prolific New Orleans cartoonist and author Bunny Matthews, whose Vic and Nat’ly cartoon provoked and embraced New Orleans culture with an exaggerated Yat dialect. “We’re really proud of Bunny Matthews and the great art he’s given to the city,” Mullikin says. Following Krewe du Vieux is Krewedelusion, which abandons Carnival tradition in the wake of Trump’s election to roll without royalty. “Instead our celebration in the streets of New Orleans will be an uprising of the people governed by a radical reorganization of our current administration,” the krewe said in a statement. “We encourage people and krewes to abandon their new rulers and we invite everyone and every krewe that treasures freedom.”

FRI. FEB. 10 | New Orleans musician Robert Landry celebrates the release of Confide in Jest — his latest album under his Astro pseudonym and the first release for new local label Strange Daisy — with video projections soundtracked by miniature bedroom pop suites paired with sweeping ambient scores. Chris Rehm, Dahlia El-Shafei and Royale Lassai also perform at 9:30 p.m. at Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center.

Christian McBride FRI. FEB. 10 | Bandleader and bassist Christian McBride has worked with everyone from jazz legends McCoy Tyner and Freddie Hubbard to contemporaries including Joshua Redman and pop stars from James Brown to The Roots. He’s joined by David Torkanowsky, Johnny Vidacovich and Detroit Brooks for a free concert at 8 p.m. at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.

Sweeney Todd FRI. & SUN. FEB. 10 & 12 | The New Orleans Opera Association presents native New Orleanians Greer Grimsley and Luretta Bybee as barber Sweeney Todd and baker Mrs. Lovett in Stephen Sondheim’s dark musical about exacting vengeance in Victorian London. At 8 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts.

Vox and the Hound with Alexis & the Samurai FRI. FEB. 10 | This twin bill of New Orleans simpatico bands is a celebration of two launches: Alexis & the Samurai’s February tour; and Vox and the Hound’s “Recapitated,” a shake-weighted paranoid anthem off Aloha Shores (due in spring on Community Records). At 10 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

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THE STATE LEGISLATURE IS EXPECTED TO GO INTO SPECIAL SESSION THIS WEEK to deal with the latest crisis to hit Louisiana coffers — a midyear budget deficit of more than $300 million. The special session, called by Gov. John Bel Edwards, is set to begin Feb. 13 and wrap Feb. 22, just before Carnival weekend. Edwards wants to tap the state’s “rainy day fund,” but some state leges are leery. State Rep. Lance Harris, R-Alexandria, produced a plan last month that would leave the rainy day fund intact, while slashing the state Department of Health budget by nearly $150 million. “It’s an understatement to say there just aren’t any painless options left for us,” Edwards said at the Jan. 27 joint legislative Committee on the Budget. Sam Karlin of Manship School News Service quoted Edwards as saying, “It’s storming. ... The idea that under these circumstances we wouldn’t use the rainy day fund for its express purpose doesn’t make any sense to me.” Edwards has said he wants to protect K-12 education and the Department of Children and Family Services from cuts, among other departments. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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People marking territory on the Orleans neutral ground for a parade on *Feb. 25*: you are jerks & why I don’t go to Endymion.

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Krewe de Lune raised

$8,000 for the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana at the krewe’s 2017 Lunar Lagniappe benefit Jan. 26. The space-themed Carnival krewe’s annual event benefited the Youth Empowerment Project in 2016. The krewe rolls in Pygmalion and Nyx parades.

! Louisiana received

a failing grade for its tobacco control programs from the American Lung Association’s 2017 State of Tobacco Control report. The report found that nearly 22 percent of Louisiana adults smoke, with $1.89 billion spent in annual health care costs directly caused by smoking. The association urges elected officials to ban smoking in all bars and casinos and maintain smoking cessation funding.

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1. LOCAL REFUGEE AGENCIES

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Refugee resettlement agencies — including one in New Orleans — and their clients face an uncertain future following President Donald Trump’s order banning immigration from seven majority-Muslim countries and freezing refugee entry, a move that raised constitutional questions, protests across the nation and locally (pictured) and lawsuits following Trump’s first full week in office. Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) expected to resettle 80 families into Louisiana this year. In fiscal year 2016, which ended Sept. 30, the U.S. admitted nearly 85,000 refugees; 162 of them resettled in Louisiana, according to the U.S. State Department. Six people have resettled in the state so far this year. An immigration ban could dramatically change whether refugees can contact families outside the U.S., according to CCANO Division Director Martin Gutierrez. “Oftentimes these refugees already have contacts, family members, friends in the country,” he said. People entering the U.S. as refugees often are reunited with families or friends or a network of support once they’re in the country, Gutierrez adds. New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond said the archdiocese supports “protection for all vulnerable refugees, regardless of nationality or religion.” “The recent executive orders regarding immigration and refugee resettlement do not support our Catholic principles,” Aymond said in a statement. “While we must provide for the security of our communities and our nation, we must regulate our borders in a way that is just and merciful and supports the dignity of the human person and families. We must reach out with compassion to those who have lost loved ones and who are victims of persecution and violence.” Sister Marjorie Hebert with CCANO said the organization “will continue to serve refugees, immigrants and their families with compassionate care that respects the dignity of each person.”

2. Quote of the week “Drew Brees led the Saints to a Super Bowl win; he can lead our nation to prosperity, I’ll even chair his campaign in the 24 parishes I represent.” — U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham of Louisiana’s 5th District, endorsing the New Orleans Saints quarterback for any political role Brees may choose. It all stemmed from TMZ Sports asking Brees if he ever would run for office, to which he replied, “It won’t be the first thing I do. But I’m not gonna rule it out.” “In all seriousness, I don’t know what Drew’s politics are, but it

doesn’t matter,” Abraham said. (Like Abraham, Brees is a registered Republican, according to the Louisiana Secretary of State’s voter database.) But who says Candidate Brees necessarily would run in Louisiana? He does, after all, own a house in Del Mar, California, just north of San Diego.

3. Council likely to take up bike rules

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cycle Safety Advisory Committee, the New Orleans City Council this month is expected to consider several measures that change the rules for bicycling in the city. District D Councilman Jared Brossett sponsored several ordinances adding rules for riding, signaling, lights and reflectors. Specifically, the measures add rules for using hand signals, exempt bicyclists from riding close to the curb from the right lane under certain conditions, prohibit riding two abreast, and require riders to add a red light to the rear of the bike and two reflectors on either side of the bike. The council’s Transportation and Airport Committee is expected to discuss the rules late this month.

4. Landrieu’s new policing plan to be discussed this week

Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s $43 million public safety plan was criticized by some as soon as he unveiled it last month. The plan calls for hundreds of surveillance cameras in “hotspots” around town as well as a French Quarter-focused cleanup and security plan. Under the new rules, bars citywide would have to physically close their doors at 3 a.m. (but can remain open for business). In a Jan. 30 statement, the Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans (MaCCNO) called the plan “disturbing, vague, and fraught with threats to New Orleans’ culture.” The group argues that forcing people off the street by 3 a.m. and installing cameras citywide could lead to racial profiling, particularly among service workers and musicians of color leaving late shifts. The plan points to case studies of cleaned-up pedestrian and commercial hubs in other cities, from New York’s Times Square to Temple Bar in Dublin. MaCCNO is concerned New Orleans will give the French Quarter a similarly “culturally ‘sanitized’ and ‘homogenized’” treatment. MaCCNO will hold a meeting to discuss the plan at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson St.).

Rental registry set for Council vote The New Orleans City Council is expected to vote Feb. 9 on the creation of a rental registry and mandatory inspections for most private rental properties in the city. The ordinance (from Council members LaToya Cantrell and Jason Williams) requires rental units to meet a checklist of health and safety requirements before they can be rented. Property owners also would have to pay a registration fee to

cover the cost of inspections, which would be performed at least once every three years. The Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, which helped draft the ordinance, revealed in a February 2016 report that substandard housing in New Orleans disproportionately affects low-income families with children. More than 40,000 children in New Orleans live in rentals; 5,600 units are estimated to have rodents and 2,300 to have mold, contributing to respiratory illnesses that accounted for more than 800 emergency room visits last year.

6. Governor calls special session for Feb. 13

Gov. John Bel Edwards has called state lawmakers into a pre-Carnival special session to address a $304 million state budget shortfall in the current fiscal year. The session will begin Feb. 13 and conclude no later than Feb. 22 — just before Mardi Gras. Edwards, a Democrat, proposes no new or increased taxes, but he has left the door open to fee increases and cuts to areas beyond higher education and health care. He also wants to tap the state’s so-called rainy day trust fund up to $119 million to cover part of the shortfall. Republican lawmakers in the House have said no session is needed, and they oppose tapping the rainy day fund. The House Republican Delegation was still formulating its own plan late last week.

7. Meters, Batiste on this year’s Jazz Fest posters

The 2017 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival posters were unveiled last week, and they honor legendary funk innovators The Meters and Jon Batiste, leader of the house band on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Francis X. Pavy painted Art Neville, George Porter Jr., Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste and Leo Nocentelli in front of a curtain decorated with what look like French Quarter buildings. Pavy also created the image of the Neville Brothers used in the 1997 Jazz Fest poster and the Jerry Lee Lewis poster in 2007. Brandan “BMike” Odums created the image of Batiste for the festival’s Congo Square poster. The Meters perform at Jazz Fest Sunday, May 7. Batiste and his band Stay Human perform Saturday, April 29.

8. Tales of the Deepwater At a live storytelling event at Club XLIV and Encore at Champions Square Feb. 6, oceanographers,

9. Shaun King to speak at Xavier

Author and civil rights advocate Shaun King, who is senior justice writer for the New York Daily News, will speak at Xavier University’s University Center Ballroom at 6 p.m. Feb. 16. It’s part of Xavier’s Black History Month events, which include speeches by Dr. Marc Lamont Hill (Feb. 2) and author/activist Stevona Elm Rogers (Feb. 22). King rose to national prominence during the Black Lives Matter protests and is the author of the book The Power of 100!. Last month, King erroneously reported in the Daily News that Louisiana had made resisting arrest in the state a felony hate crime, based on a statement — also erroneous — by a single law enforcement officer, St. Martinville Police Chief Calder Hebert. The chief misconstrued Louisiana’s socalled “blue lives matter” law, which state lawmakers enacted and Gov. John Bel Edwards signed last year. Edwards’ office said the bill never supported Hebert’s claim, which the chief later withdrew.

10. Classical’s back on the air

Classical music is back on the FM airwaves in New Orleans. Last week, WWNO-FM, the city’s National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate, announced Classical 104.9 FM is up and running. “We have been waiting several years for the opportunity to restore classical music to the FM band,” WWNO General Manager Paul Maassen said in a statement. “New Orleans is one of America’s oldest centers of classical music performance, and a community where all kinds of music should be available to everyone.” Maassen added that 104.9 intends to record and broadcast local classical music performances, and the station’s centerpiece will be Classical New Orleans, a four-hour local show airing weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and hosted by Jack Hopke and James Arey. WWNO was founded as a classical station in the 1970s and switched to an NPR format in 2012.

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restoration ecologists and fishermen share personal accounts of their experiences during the Deepwater Horizon disaster, when more than 130 million gallons of oil poured into the Gulf of Mexico in the largest spill in U.S. history. The show is sponsored by the Story Collider podcast, which organizes and records storytelling events related to science.

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COMMENTARY

A bludgeon of a policy PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPOSING AN IMMEDIATE REWRITE OF U.S. IMMIGRATION LAW PRODUCED EXPECTED RESULTS: chaos,

protests and loud cheers from his base. Trump made clear the hasty implementation was a feature rather than a flaw: “If the ban were announced with a one-week notice,” he tweeted, “the ‘bad’ would rush into our country during that week. A lot of bad ‘dudes’ out there!” The ban (Trump did call it that) was little more than a temporary inconvenience to the real “bad dudes,” but it put many American citizens and green card holders in confusion — and potentially at risk. Some green card holders who were previously vetted were turned away. At Washington-Dulles Airport, a 5-yearold boy, a U.S. citizen whose mother is from Iran, was detained for hours. Law enforcement agencies, customs officials, airlines and leaders of other countries were left to interpret conflicting signals. Within days, several federal judges had put holds on some of the ban’s provisions, while the White House sent contradictory messages as to what the plan meant for green card holders who already had been vetted. Meanwhile, pro bono lawyers set up shop at airports to assist travelers from the seven predominantly Muslim countries that the order names: Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Somalia and Yemen. Trump’s order received mostly praise from Louisiana’s Congressional delegation, including U.S. Sen. John Neely Kennedy, who skirted the green card issue in a general statement of support, and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who told WVUE Fox 8, “I think this freeze from certain countries, where we cannot vet, makes a lot of sense.” (All immigrants are, of course, vetted.) To his credit, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, struck a muted tone of support, issuing a statement that said, “I know many physicians from these countries who provide vital healthcare services to fellow Americans. Some are naturalized citizens

and some permanent residents with green cards. Often times they work in rural areas or inner cities where there are no other doctors. Their ability to return freely to the United States after traveling is important to their patients, neighbors and families. Although I speak of doctors, there are others just as important. I am pleased to see that this order is being refined to address this and I look forward to it being further refined. Our nation’s security and our Constitution can be respected simultaneously.” Before any “refinement,” the executive order was opposed vigorously by educators and others. The Ameri-

A 5-year-old boy, a U.S. citizen whose mother is from Iran, was detained for hours. can Council on Education, which represents many institutions of higher learning, wrote to Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, saying, “We support efforts to enhance the nation’s security. We also believe that it is in our collective interest to ensure that the United States remains the destination of choice for the world’s best and brightest students, faculty and scholars.” Local universities expressed similar sentiments. Archbishop Gregory Aymond likewise criticized the ban. He summed up the feelings of Christians everywhere when he said, “Jesus himself was once a refugee.” We agree, and like Cassidy, we await Trump’s “refinement” on this bludgeon of a policy.

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All-out war in Jefferson Parish WHO WOULD HAVE GUESSED A YEAR AGO THAT NEW ORLEANS POLITICS WOULD SEEM TAME — BORING, EVEN — COMPARED TO THOSE OF JEFFERSON PARISH? The city’s

Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni (left) and Council Chair Chris Roberts have accused each other of being unfit to hold public office.

heated debates over crime, streets and Confederate-era monuments look like Junior League socials compared to the political war in Jefferson these days. The two principal combatants are Parish President Mike Yenni and Council Chair Chris Roberts. They never got along very well, but their previously muted hostilities are now out in the open — and spreading. Last week’s parish council meeting erupted into a barrage of cross-accusations that included graphic sexting, conflicts of interest, ethical lapses and criminality. Yenni

and Roberts accused each other being “unfit” to hold public office — and that’s a polite summary. A day before last week’s council meeting, Roberts sent his fellow council members a letter questioning the legitimacy of Yenni forming a task force on education in light of his banishment from public and parochial schools in the aftermath of his sexting scandal last September. Roberts’ letter contained sexually graphic details that he alleged came from text messages Yenni sent to a 17-year-old

high school student in 2015. Yenni denied Roberts’ allegations and responded with a broadside of his own: accusing the councilman of bouncing a check for more than $6,000 (which Yenni said is a felony), incurring and then failing to pay ethics fines, failing to file income tax returns and voting on council matters that could benefit creditors to whom he owes more than $185,000. Roberts denies Yenni’s accusations. The root of all this carnage, of course, is power

and control over the state’s second-largest parish. Since Yenni took office a year ago, he has held together a slim 4-3 majority on the parish council, with Roberts, Cynthia Lee-Sheng and Ricky Templet in the council minority. Yenni’s sexting scandal has undercut the parish president’s political standing and subjected him to a recall petition. That petition may or may not succeed in gathering the more than 90,000 signatures required, but in matters of public policy, Yenni tenuously held his four council votes.

Until recently. One of Yenni’s staunchest council allies, Ben Zahn, is the new mayor of Kenner, the job Yenni held before his election as parish president. The vacancy created by Zahn’s election means his council successor could tilt the balance away from Yenni and toward Roberts. Battle lines already are being drawn in the Kenner-based council district and on the council itself, which now has a 3-3 split. Last week, as Yenni and Roberts were nuking each other in the Council Chamber and in the media, the council deadlocked on appointing an interim successor to Zahn. A candidate proposed by Roberts got only three votes, as did a candidate nominated by Paul Johnston, a Yenni ally. If the council can’t break the deadlock by Feb. 12, Gov. John Bel Edwards will have 20 days to name an interim council member — who will determine Jefferson’s balance of power. On a larger stage, this is how world wars begin.

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Hey Blake, Can you tell me any history about the Night in Old New Orleans parade? My mom rode in the mid-to-late-1960s, when I was a child, and wore a pink satin antebellum dress with hoop skirt. I have the costume but no other details. TERASA

Dear Terasa, There are few times of the year as wonderful as spring in New Orleans, and for 80 years the annual Spring Fiesta — including the Night in Old New Orleans parade and ball — has capitalized on that, celebrating local history and architecture. The first Spring Fiesta, held in the French Quarter in March 1937, was organized by a group called the Orleans Foundation and modeled on events such as the Natchez Pilgrimage. The first Spring Fiesta included many

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events that continue to this day, such as historic home tours, a pageant, an art show and a flower show. The first Night in Old New Orleans events were held as part of the 1939 Spring Fiesta. The nighttime event featured sidewalk dining, balcony singers and a parade with horse-drawn carriages and people dressed as historical characters. The tradition of having a Spring Fiesta queen and court (dressed in the antebellum, or pre-Civil War, attire you described) began in 1956. The Spring Fiesta Association continues the event each year with French Quarter home and garden tours, the presentation of a queen and court in Jackson Square and a carriage ride through the French Quarter. This year’s events are scheduled for two weekends, March 25-26 and April 1-2.

BLAKEVIEW WHEN KREWE DU VIEUX ROLLS ON SATURDAY (FEB. 11), the irreverent parade will have as its monarch Bunny Matthews, the artist and writer whose own story is as colorful as the cartoons he draws. Thirty-five years ago, Matthews’ most famous characters, Vic and Nat’ly Broussard, first appeared in the pages of Dixie Roto, a weekly tabloid published on Sundays by The Times-Picayune. The cartoon mixed social commentary and local color like few others could. The cartoon couple, whose home base is a “Nint’ Ward” bar and po-boy shop, also have appeared in Gambit, New Orleans Magazine, Offbeat and on WYES-TV. Born in Monroe but raised in Metairie, Will Bunn Matthews III’s early writing appeared in the now-defunct Figaro newspaper. In 1975, he debuted a comic strip titled F’sure! Actual Dialogue Heard on the Streets of New Orleans. It was a precursor to Vic and Nat’ly, which premiered in 1982. Matthews’ art has been seen in galleries, books, ad campaigns and even the Krewe du Vieux logo. In 2015, Matthews was diagnosed with brain cancer, but as Krewe du Vieux organizers said when they announced him as their monarch this year, he has faced it with “an exceptional mix of determination and good humor.” To which we say, “Yeah you rite.”

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An 18-karat yellow gold and sterling silver diamond cluster pendant from Fisher & Sons’ Popcorn Mesh collection is a classic piece to wear for a lifetime of love, $105-$285 at Fisher & Sons Jewelers. 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 885-4956 www.facebook.com/fisher.sons.jewelers

A silky, floral frock by Majorelle, $169, makes a date night outfit that’s perfect in any weather, at Hemline Metairie. 605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-8778 www.facebook.com/hemline.metairie PAGE 18

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Get date-ready with Earthsavers’ Valentine’s Day lotion and shower gel duo, $46 at Earthsavers. Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-0225 The Premier Centre, 3414 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 674-1133 5501 Magazine St., (504) 899-8555 www.earthsaversonline.com

The tobacco, leather and gardenia notes of Dunn and Sonnier’s signature scent are what make this marble jar candle topped with a purple geode a real mood setter, $125 at Dunn and Sonnier Antiques & Flowers. 3433 Magazine St., (504) 524-3235

Travel-size shaving essentials are sure to delight the jet set. Shaving oil, $25, brush, $60, and razor, $70, at Aidan Gill for Men. 550 Fulton St. (504) 566-4903 2026 Magazine St., (504) 587-9090 www.aidangillformen.com

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Send the ultimate goodie bag by customizing a gift basket for your valentine. Options include Kendra Scott jewelry and Lollia bath luxuries, starting at $35 at The Basketry. 12337 Highway 90, Luling, (504) 309-7935; www.thebasketry.com

Will “ruby” my valentine? Get a “yes” with a 14-karat white gold ruby and diamond ring, $1,750 at Wellington & Co. 505 Royal St., (504) 525-4855 www.wcjewelry.com

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DANCER LULA ELZY ACCEPTED A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AND ARTISTS were recognized for 2016 performances in opera, dance and classical music at the Tribtue to the Classical Arts luncheon at the Hotel Monteleone Jan. 27. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) won Best Classical Music Performance and Best New Classical Music Performance. The New Orleans Opera Association won Best Grand Opera Production for its regional premiere of Dead Man Walking. The Marigny Opera House’s resident Marigny Opera Ballet won Outstanding Dance Presentation for Giselle Deslondes, which also earned choreographer Maya Taylor an award for Outstanding Choreography for a full-length piece. The Birdfoot Festival’s Young Artist Program received the Arts Education award. Elzy was recognized for her work as a dancer, choreographer, director and educator. Her company, Lula Elzy New Orleans Dance Theatre, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, and Elzy is an artist-in-residence at The Muse Machine in Dayton, Ohio. She has won numerous awards and appeared in HBO’s Treme, the film Interview with a Vampire and other works. The event also featured performances by nominated groups, including Birdfoot Festival mentors in the Logos String Quartet and dancer Jarrell Hamilton, who performed an excerpt from Episodes (Part 1). Tribute to the Classical Arts is presented by the Gambit-affiliated Foundation for Entertainment Development & Education. The event benefits the foundation, which provides annual grants to local artists and organizations. The luncheon is sponsored by Gambit, Anne Burr, Hotel Monteleone, Adler’s, Hall Piano Co., WWNO 89.9 and Carl Mack Presents.

CLASSICAL ARTS AWARDS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Lula Elzy ARTS EDUCATION AWARD Birdfoot Festival’s Young Artist Program BEST CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE Shostakovich Symphony No. 11 LPO Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Orpheum Theater

Jarrell Hamilton performed an excerpt from Episodes (Part 1) at Tribute to the Classical Arts.

BEST NEW CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE Harmonielehre LPO Carlos Miguel Prieto, Conductor Orpheum Theater BEST GRAND OPERA PRODUCTION Dead Man Walking New Orleans Opera Association (NOOA) Tomer Zvulun, director

Robert Lyall, conductor Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts BEST MIXED-SCALE OPERA PERFORMANCE Romeo and Juliet Loyola Opera Theatre David Morelock, Director Carol Rausch, Conductor Loyola University, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall BEST CHAMBER MUSIC PERFORMANCE Mystery Sonatas Kate Withrow, Violin Marigny Opera House, Producer Marigny Opera House BEST CHORAL ARTS PRESENTATION Mendelssohn’s Magnificat St. Louis Cathedral Choir Dreux Montegut, Conductor St. Louis Cathedral PAGE 22

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OUTSTANDING DANCE PRESENTATION (FULL LENGTH) Giselle Deslondes Marigny Opera Ballet Marigny Opera House OUTSTANDING DANCE PRESENTATION (SHORT) Blissful Insolence, An Evening Of Dance Newcomb Dance Company Tulane University, Dixon Hall OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY (FULL LENGTH) Giselle Deslondes Maya Taylor Marigny Opera Ballet Marigny Opera House OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY (SHORT) Sentimental Something. Sincerely, Summer Solstice 2016 Diogo de Lima New Orleans Ballet Theatre NOCCA, Lupin Hall

OUTSTANDING DANCE ENSEMBLE Theatre On Tap Heidi Malnar, artistic director

1 » Lifetime Achievement recipient Lula Elzy (center) with 2012 Big Easy Theater Lifetime Achievement Award winner Carol Sutton (left) and 2016 Tribute to the Classical Arts Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Wilfred Delphin. 2 » Actor Alex Martinez Wallace portrayed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on the composer’s birthday (Jan. 27, 1756). 3 » Kesha McKey (center back) led a tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Lula Elzy.

4 » (L-r) Robert Lyall, who accepted the award for Best Grand Opera Production, Maya Taylor, who won Outstanding Choreography for a full-length piece and Laura Stein, director of Dancing Grounds. 5 » The Logos String Quartet performed at Tribute to the Classical Arts. 6 » Gambit President Margo DuBos, Gambit political editor Clancy DuBos and WWL-TV anchor Natalie Shepherd, who emceed the classical arts luncheon. 7 » Zara Zemmler sang “Que Fais Tu, Blanche Tourterelle” from Romeo and Juliet at Tribute to the Classical Arts.

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A breasted development With the help of tattoo artists, New Orleans breast cancer survivors get realistic nipples and areolas as part of reconstructive surgery. BY DELLA HASSELLE | @DELLAHASSELLE

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fish with two dozen scales that twists and writhes up the shoulder of the man featured on his website. Nor is it the Maori hook that pops in bright green, emphasized by texture and shadowing. These days, Myers immerses himself in a gig that involves the same basic vision, day after day: implanting pigment into skin to create the illusion of a real nipple and areola. What may be lost in artistic freedom is more than made up for in job satisfaction, Myers says. For thousands of women, his tattoo chair has been the last stop in the long process of what he calls “being made whole again” after reconstructive surgery following breast cancer. “What a woman’s face can say explains it in a glance,” Myers says.

“Every time I see them look in the mirror and well up with tears, or even cry, or hug me. … It’s hard to explain what that makes me feel like. But every day I’m wowed by it.” Myers, who has been tattooing since he was a U.S. Army medic in the 1980s, didn’t always dream of being a tattoo artist for mastectomy patients. As he chronicled in a blog for those with breast cancer, it never even crossed his mind for most of his career. “Twenty-five years ago or so, if someone had said to me, ‘One day you’ll be tattooing nipples on women who have battled breast cancer,’ I would have said they were crazy,” he wrote. That was in 2012. Since then, he estimates he’s worked with nearly 9,000 mastectomy patients from around the world. His client list includes women treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore,

Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, Capital Area Plastic Surgery in Saratoga Springs, New York, Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction in Charleston, South Carolina — and New Orleans’ Center for Restorative Breast Surgery. It’s not that Myers didn’t enjoy traditional tattooing; he still keeps a blog chronicling the work he did at his first shop in Westminster, Maryland, in 1991, and his 3-D designs later in his career. In 2002, however, he got a phone call that would ultimately catapult his career in a different direction. That was the year he first tattooed a nipple on a cancer survivor, after a Baltimore plastic surgeon called him when a nipple tattooing session “didn’t go so well.” At the time, Myers said, he was unaware of the “powerful impression” or the “overwhelmingly positive psychological impact” the reconstruction work

would have on him and the women he was tattooing. Six years ago, he got another life-changing call: His sister was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 46. That’s when he decided to make his part-time work tattooing nipples a full-time job. “It changed the way I looked at it,” Myers said. “It made me realize that this really affects every single family and every woman who gets it very much.” ALTHOUGH THE WORLD OF NIPPLE TATTOO ARTISTS IS SMALL , breast

cancer survivors in New Orleans have options. Among those who have dedicated themselves to the craft is Carole Dezarn, the owner of Softouch Permanent Makeup in Kenner. Dezarn, who has been tattooing mastectomy patients for nine years, learned the craft as part of her training on restorative medical

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Tattoo artist Vinnie Myers visits the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery monthly to tattoo mastectomy patients.

Stacey Colangelo, an artist at Treasure Tattoo, applies nipple tattoos on women who have undergone mastectomies.

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tattooing, a branch of permanent makeup tattooing catering to creating realistic results for cancer and other medical patients. She estimates she’s provided the service for nearly 300 breast cancer survivors. “We are working on a canvas that is far from perfect,” Dezarn said. “We have to do a lot of imagination; a lot of artistry.” The most difficult part of the job, she added, is tattooing patients whose surgeries have left them with significant scarring or very uneven breasts: “We have to get them symmetrical, and we have to make it look like nothing is wrong.” Like Myers, Dezarn described her work as a “passion,” done with the goal of giving relief to women who have had breast cancer. Her company only charges the amount her patients’ insurance companies will cover; breast cancer survivors pay nothing. Dezarn, who relies on word-ofmouth to inform women about the tattooing service, even offers clients free T-shirts with “tattoo the tatas” written on the front. “The reason it’s a passion for me is because one day it may be me that needs to get through this long road to recovery, after having breast cancer,” Dezarn said. “I’m getting chills just thinking about it.”

Stacey Colangelo, who trained under Dezarn, works at Treasure Tattoo in the Faubourg Marigny. She also tattoos women who have had a mastectomy, and there’s no cost to them. Colangelo estimates she’s done nipple and areola tattoos for about 20 women in the last four and a half years, and said each job ended up being a “beautiful” experience for both her and those who got tattooed. “I had a woman once who right after she got them done, was walking around the tattoo shop topless,” she said with a laugh. “It’s just such a relief for them. It’s like the final piece of the puzzle of getting their life back.” DENISE CAZAUBON, A 49-YEAR-OLD CPA AND LIFELONG NEW ORLEANIAN , can attest to just how much

breast cancer can change lives. She is one of three sisters who all have been diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in the past two years. Cazaubon, who was diagnosed in 2015, opted to get a kind of procedure pioneered at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery that uses tissue from the abdomen to fill in what was lost during her double mastectomy. Although it was still a fairly new

surgery, she took the plunge in part because after diagnosis she discovered how important realistic breasts were to her, post-surgery. “At the time I may have been a little bit of a deer in headlights, going through the emotional health side of it,” Cazaubon said. “It was a little overwhelming, and I wanted to make sure the cancer side was taken care of. Then I realized how important reconstruction is. Given the option, you take it.” Although Cazaubon opted to get reconstruction using her own tissue, not every breast cancer survivor follows that path. Cazaubon said she and her sisters all chose different treatment options. One sister chose not to have surgery at all, and instead was able to treat the cancer using chemotherapy and radiation. Another had a mastectomy, but did reconstruction using implants, rather than tissue. And still other patients opt to have surgery, but not reconstruct breasts at all, or to reconstruct breasts, but not nipples. “I’ve learned it’s unique,” Cazaubon said. “Everyone has a different path. It depends on when you catch it, how you catch it, what’s the outlook.” Cazaubon opted for three-dimensional tattooing. And a year later, she said she not only “feels good,”

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A reconstructed breast before and after a 3-D nipple tattoo by Vinnie Myers. P H OTO C O U R T E S Y V I N N I E M Y E R S

Carole Dezarn, owner of Softtouch Permanent Makeup in Kenner, applies a tattoo to a breast cancer survivor and is helped by 3-D tattoo artist Michael Hernandez. P H OTO B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R

but both she and her husband have “no regrets” about her reconstruction. “Looking in the mirror, with tattoos and nipple reconstruction, it’s amazing what they look like,” she said. CAZAUBON ISN’T ALONE IN HER DECISION. According to the American

A reconstructed breast before and after a 4-D nipple tattoo by Vinnie Myers. P H OTO C O U R T E S Y V I N N I E M Y E R S

Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of reconstruction procedures increased in 2015 by 4 percent from the year before, to more than 106,300. The numbers are up about 35 percent since 2000, according to the society’s website. Just as the number of reconstructions are increasing, the new techniques available at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery on St. Charles Avenue are also becoming increasingly popular, according to spokeswoman Liz Bodet. The facility is a posh, two-story site complete with spa-like waiting areas, hotel-inspired patient living areas and an on-site kitchen. During a tour, staff underscored the importance of patients feeling calm and even pampered. But employees also emphasize that the reconstruction procedures and tattoos are financially accessible to women of all backgrounds. That’s because of the 1998 Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act,

a federal law that requires all health insurance providers who cover mastectomy procedure to also cover the costs of breast reconstruction. Employees with the center wouldn’t reveal the average cost of reconstructive surgery, saying the prices vary depending on the work done. But, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average surgeon’s fee for breast reconstruction surgery in the United States is about $3,000 to $4,000, and can run as high as $8,000. Dr. Whit Wise, a surgeon who has been doing reconstruction since 2005, said the center is unique because insurance covers a procedure that is more individualized than what patients might get in hospitals elsewhere. That’s largely because the staff recognizes how important final outcomes of mastectomies can be for the overall physical and mental health of breast cancer survivors. “We want them feeling both feminine and whole at the same time,” Wise said. “If they’re not comfortable, we’re not happy.” Myers agrees. He adds that the nipple tattooing portion of the work, which averages about $600 and is covered under the 1998 law, is like putting the “cherry on top” of the whole process.

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Dr. Whit Wise, a surgeon at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery, uses reconstruction to help women recover from mastectomies. P H OTO B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R

“This ends the journey these women have been on, possibly for years,” Myers said. “The life-changing events, the big surgeries. This is a final thing that brings it all to a close for them.” Myers has been traveling to New Orleans to tattoo nipples on breast cancer survivors since 2012, when he first joined the team at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery. The center offers the tattooing as a last step of what is dubbed the “most advanced methods of breast reconstruction” in the field. Using microsurgical techniques, doctors offer the option of using real tissue to recreate breasts, rather than relying only on implants. And in cases where the nipple has to be removed during surgery, the center takes painstaking efforts to adhere to the surgeons’ goals of making sure the breast still looks as real as possible, Bodet said. That is where Myers comes in. For some women, Myers creates a 3-D tattoo, using varying shades of pigments to create the illusion

of dimensions and small bumps that one would expect to see on an areola and nipple. Another option, which Bodet calls the “ultimate in nipple recreation,” is called 4-D nipple construction, and it takes the tattooing process a step further. Surgeons create a three-dimensional nipple out of flesh, and then Myers tattoos the details. “The plastic surgeons are like sculptors,” Bodet said about the process. “And Vinnie, he’s applying the paint.”

TATTOO YOU? Are you a local tattoo artist or tattoo parlor that offers free or discounted tattoos for women undergoing breast reconstruction? Gambit would like to hear from you for an online directory of resources. Please email response@gambitweekly.com.

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its Uptown location (2854 St. Charles Ave., 504-301-3709; www. graciousbakery.com) Feb. 1. The cafe takes over the space formerly occupied by The Grocery on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Sixth Street. The po-boy shop closed after a change of ownership late last year. The new cafe, run by husbandand-wife team Jay and Megan Forman, offers breakfast, lunch and brunch menus similar to the flagship location at Woodward Design +

Cafe Aquarius serves casual fare in Chalmette. BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund FLYERS ADVERTISING A YOGA COURSE HANG NEAR THE FRONT REGISTER. Peace signs, Grateful

Dead posters and John Lennon quotes decorate the walls. But don’t let the astrology-themed table tops or prayer flags fool you, it isn’t all hippie-themed spa cuisine at Cafe Aquarius, though the friendly atmosphere has a ’60s vibe. The food at the Chalmette cafe and bakery has a wholesome feel and everything tastes fresh, from gingery quinoa tossed with Asian stir-fried vegetables to bow-tie pasta salad with velvety sauteed mushrooms showered with feta, parsley and a touch of lemon. All the breads are baked in house, including thick and chewy caramelized onion focaccia. That bread makes a great grilled cheese sandwich that appears as a recurring special — in which pungent, chunky pesto joins thick slices of melted Brie and Swiss cheeses. The vegan Buffalo “chicken” wrap swaps in smoky, crusty cauliflower florets for poultry and adds creamy cashew blue “cheese.” It also includes shredded purple cabbage and a creamy medley of ranch and spicy Buffalo sauce so the finished product is a mix of heat, crunch and smoke with a decadent creamy kick. Usually, I’m not one for meat substitutions, but I’d trade a steak sandwich for that wrap any day of the week. Though the restaurant’s simple lineup of soups, sandwiches and salads comes off as humble cafe fare, the portion sizes are anything but. On one visit, half of a small chicken covered an overflowing salad of

WHERE

2101 Paris Road, Chalmette, (504) 510-3080

mixed greens, strawberries, wisps of goat cheese and candied walnuts. The Croque St. Bernard is a marvelous meaty sandwich that arrives piled high with gravy-soaked roast beef debris. It requires a fork, since it oozes a creamy amalgamation of melted smoked Gouda cheese, chive aioli and thick bechamel. Diners can chose their bread for just about any sandwich here, and ciabatta is recommended for this one. It’s a good choice, but the bread gets soft and heavy with the juices, to the point it’s reminiscent of the crusty, bouillon-soaked French bread crouton topping French onion soup. Also filling is the shrimp salad croissant, combining mayonnaise-draped Gulf shrimp flecked with parsley and hard-boiled egg on the buttery pastry. It’s dressed with Roma tomatoes and mixed greens, which add texture that livens up the sandwich, but it too is difficult to eat without making a mess. A glass case displays a range

WHEN

HOW MUCH

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

moderate

WHAT WORKS

croque St. Bernard, vegan Buffalo “chicken” wrap

Cafe Aquarius serves a sweet salmon protein bowl. P H OTO B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R

of sweet confections, including decadent turtle cake layered with caramel, drizzled with chocolate and topped with crumbled pecans. Traditional wedding cakes feature a light and spongy base with a creamy almond filling, and coconut cream tarts are like miniature cream pies, piled high with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes. The cakes are a reminder of the cafe’s sweet origins — the owners run the long-standing cake shop Flour Power Confectionery — and it’s as good a reason as any to pop in and savor some of the simple and sweet things in life. Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com

WHAT DOESN’T

some sandwiches are messy

CHECK, PLEASE

creative and wholesome fare at Chalmette cafe with a groovy ’60s vibe

Build at 1000 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway. Dishes include tarragon chicken on a salad or in a sandwich, smoked ham with pecan cheddar spread and pepper jelly on a baguette, pressed Cuban sandwiches and breakfast specialties. There also are baked goods from Gracious’ main bakery on Earhart Expressway. Unlike the flagship store, the cafe will serve craft beers, wines and other drinks, and they are available to go. The bakery also sells king and “queen” cakes, including specialty versions filled with nectar cream and Meyer lemon. Gracious Bakery + Cafe on St Charles Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Opening hours will be extended during the Mardi Gras parade season. — HELEN FREUND

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Sweet tart King cakes crowned THE KING CAKE FESTIVAL (www.

kingcakefestival.org) announced winners of its fourth annual event. Hundreds of people flocked to Champions Square Jan. 29 to soak up sunny weather and sample from more than 25 versions of the Carnival season confection. Judges chose winners in five categories from 26 entries by bakeries and restaurants across the region. Winner of both the best traditional king cake and most unique king cake awards was The Cocoa Bean Bakery & Cafe (910 E. Morris Ave., Hammond, 985-345-2002; www. thecocabeanbakery.com). Northshore favorite Nonna Randazzo’s (22022 Marshall Road, Mandeville, 985-898-2444; www.nonnaskingcakes.com) won both best nontraditional and best presentation for its bananas Foster king cake, and Maurice French Pastries (3501 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, 504-885-1526; www.mauricefrenchpastries.com) won for the king cake most likely to replace a meal. Festivalgoers also cast their votes for a crowd favorite. The winner was Nonna Randazzo’s, followed by Cannata’s (www.cannataskingcakes.com) and Maurice French Pastries. Proceeds from the festival, which first started in 2014, benefited patients at Ochsner Hospital for Children and their families. — HELEN FREUND

Tet MARY QUEEN OF VIETNAM CHURCH

(5069 Willowbrook Drive, 504-2545660; www.facebook.com/maryqueenofvietnamchurch) celebrates Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 10-12. The celebration coincides with the first full moon falling in late January or early February, and 2017 is the

RESTAURANT AUGUST (301

Tchoupitoulas St., 504-299-9777; www.restaurantaugust.com) pastry chef Patty Morton leads a cooking class on baking Valentine’s Day sweets at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. Participants will learn to roll dough and make pastry cream to prepare her signature strawberry streusel tart and other items. The class includes Champagne and a souvenir rolling pin. Tickets $60. — WILL COVIELLO

Sicilian connection AT HIS SICILIAN-INSPIRED RESTAURANT AVO (5908 Magazine St.,

504-509-6550; www.restaurantavo.com), chef/owner Nick Lama will offer a Sicilian feast to celebrate St. Joseph’s Day. A four-course menu includes pistachio-crusted tuna puttanesca with capers, Castelvetrano olives and tomatoes; spaghetti Milanese with fennel, tomato, anchovy, basil and pangrattato; grouper with roasted fennel, fingerling potatoes and limoncello vinaigrette; and other dishes. The prix fixe menu is available March 1-18 and costs $60 plus tax and tip. It’s. The restaurant also will create a St. Joseph’s Day altar, which will be blessed and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18. — WILL COVIELLO

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year of the rooster in the Vietnamese zodiac. The festival includes live music, Vietnamese food from area restaurants and vendors, games, kids’ activities and merchandise booths. The traditional lion dance is presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There are fireworks Friday night. Festival hours are 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday., 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday morning features only food vendors, beginning at 7:30 a.m. — WILL COVIELLO

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EAT+DRINK 3-COURSE INTERVIEW

Charles Poirier SUGARCANE FARMER/ SYRUP DISTILLER A MECHANIC BY TRADE, Charles Poirier began making cane syrup for friends and family 14 years ago using his great-great-grandfather’s method at his farm in Youngsville, Louisiana. Now, he sells his Poirier’s Pure Cane Syrup (www.realcanesyrup.com) to chefs and specialty grocers all over the state. (In New Orleans, it is available at Simone’s Market and Coutelier NOLA.) Poirier spoke with Gambit about syrup.

What’s your method for producing cane syrup? POIRIER: It’s pretty simple and straightforward. You harvest the cane and bring it to a crusher or a sugarcane mill that crushes the cane and extracts the juice. The mill was hard to find, and there is a lot of labor involved when actually harvesting the cane. From there, it goes into the kettles and I’ll light them up with propane. You start skimming all of the impurities off the top as the juice heats up. First, there will be the wax that’s on the surface of the cane, and then you’ll get some of this black stuff, which are the spores on the cane. Last, you skim off the chlorophyll and then it clears up and the juice is almost like an emerald green color. Depending on the weather and the sucrose content, about five to five-and-a-half hours later it will be reduced to syrup. The only thing different between how I’m making it now and how my (great-great-grandfather) would make it was that he used a horse-drawn mill, where a horse would pull on a beam and the syrup-maker would have to go underneath the beam and feed the cane through the middle while it turned over his head. That and he would fire his kettles with wood. I use propane. Back in the day, I know they used to use sulfur fumes to clarify the juice.

How do different cane varieties affect the syrup’s flavor profile? P: I’ve experimented over the years with different types of cane,

because different types produce different-flavored syrup. I tried a couple dozen of them, and I eventually narrowed it down to two or three that I thought tasted the best. I use some ribbon cane and I use POJ (Proefstation Oost Java) sugarcane from Java and some newer varieties, as well as green cane. The (POJ) was imported in the 1920s or 1930s when there was an outbreak of cane borers and that really messed things up for a while for south Louisiana. You have some syrups that are really strong — that’s when the sucrose content is really low in (cane) juice. So you have to boil it that much longer, which makes it caramelize that much more. The ones that have higher sucrose content you don’t boil as long to get the consistency of syrup that you want, so those don’t caramelize as much. If you’ve ever chewed on a piece of fresh sugarcane, you’d have a good idea of how it tastes. Take the taste of the fresh cane juice and times it by a 100, with a touch of caramel.

What’s your favorite way of using the syrup? P: With a shot of bourbon. You take a spoonful of the syrup, put it in your mouth and you just shoot it with a bourbon. But you can use it with just about everything. I like to use it as a marinade sometimes, when you’re grilling or barbecuing. — HELEN FREUND

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BY NORA McGUNNIGLE

@noradeirdre

WAYWARD OWL BREWING COMPANY (3940 Thalia

St,, 504-827-1646; www. waywardowlbrewing. com) owner and head brewer Justin Boswell has announced several new beers and weekly events. A Tuesday series begins Feb. 7 when the brewery debuts its first collaboration beer, The Grind. It’s an oat and coffee milk brown ale crafted to complement the menu at District Donuts. Sliders.Brew. On Feb. 14, the brewery will tap its first barrel-aged beer, Megascops. Boswell also is launching a weekly cask ale program on Wednesdays. House beers will be served in the vessels in which they were conditioned, relying on natural carbonation — a byproduct of fermentation — instead of added carbon dioxide. A doubledry-hopped version of its seasonal Shoop Citrus IPA will be featured Wednesday, Feb. 8. The following Wednesday will feature Tawny Twit flavored with Jamaican red tea, pink peppercorns and grains of paradise. On Valentine’s Day, Wayward Owl will offer a three-course dinner featuring food from Piece of Meat Butcher. On Valentine’s Day, beer lovers can go to Cooter Brown’s Tavern

OF WINE THE WEEK

Cooter Brown’s Tavern offers halfprice craft beers on Valentine’s Day. P H OTO B Y NORA MCGUNNIGLE

and Oyster Bar (509 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-866-9104; www. cooterbrowns.com) for half-price craft beers from the 46 taps in the back bar, along with the tavern’s regular Tuesday special of halfprice raw oysters. The Avenue Pub (1732 St. Charles Ave., 504-586-9243; www.theavenuepub.com) will pour rare beers from Belgian brewery Cantillon on Feb. 14. Visit The Avenue Pub’s Facebook page for details.

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BY BRENDA MAITLAND

NV La Burgondie Cremant de Bourgogne Rose Brut Bourgogne, France Retail $11

THE VARIETY OF HIGH-QUALITY SPARKLING WINES has

never been so broad, and Americans have embraced proseccos, cavas, cremants, franciacortas, American sparkling wines and other types made in the traditional method used to make Champagne. This cremant brut rose from Burgundy is one of the best buys in its category. It is produced at the 45-year-old Bailly-Lapierre winery, where vineyards thrive on the chalky subsoil in the Joigny district in the north and in limestone and marl in the south. It is a blend of 90 percent pinot noir and 10 percent gamay, and the wine aged an average of 12 months in the bottle, which were inverted for storage on specially-designed racks in the winery’s cool cellars in a process known as “riddling.” In the glass, it offers aromas of raspberry, red currant and cherry. On the palate, taste citrus and red berry fruit, good acidity and fresh minerality. Drink it as an aperitif or with hors d’oeuvres, seafood, poultry, meats and desserts. Buy it at: Trader Joe’s.

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Louisiana Wednesday Night: Cajun Dinner 7 p.m. Wednesday St. James Cheese Company, 5004 Prytania St., (504) 899-4737 www.stjamescheese.com St. James Cheese Company and Wayward Owl Brewing Company present a Cajun dinner with beer pairings. The menu includes raw oysters, fried frogs’ legs with roasted garlic remoulade, shrimp boudin with trinity slaw, backbone stew over stone-ground grits and lemon icebox pie. Tickets $55.

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Got Gumbo? Cook-off 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 586-0300 www.unitedwaysela.org/gumbo The cook-off features gumbo and desserts from local restaurants including Charlies Restaurant, 5fifty5, Deanie’s Seafood Restaurant, Oceana Grill, Desire Oyster Bar, Restaurant R’evolution, M Bistro and others. Proceeds benefit United Way of Southeast Louisiana. Tickets $25.

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4 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday Central City BBQ, 1201 S. Rampart St., (504) 558-4276 www.nolacaribbeanfestival.com The festival features a Scotch bonnet pepper-eating contest and jerk chicken and Caribbean dishes from Taylor Made Wings on the Geaux, Johnny’s Jamaican Grill, Boswell’s Jamaican Grill, La Cubana, 14 Parishes, Island Paradise, Soulsation Kitchen, Irie Nyammings and others. There’s music by Hot 8 Brass Band, Subrosa, Nkiruka Drum and Dance and DJs. Tickets $10.

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The Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., (504) 323-1500 www.thecaribbeanroom.com The $95 five-course tasting menu includes lobster bisque with lobster toast and tarragon and tournedos of beef with bearnaise. Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., (504) 523-6000 www.grillroomneworleans.com Prix fixe options of five- ($80), seven- ($100) and ninecourse ($120) meals have dishes such as oysters with tempura-fried avocado and Calabrian chilies.

The Kitchen Table Cafe 7005 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, (504) 301-2285 www.kitchentablearabi.com The $50 four-course prixfixe menu includes options of pickled vegetable salad with house-made ricotta, wild mushroom and duck capellini and grilled filet mignon.

Palmettos on the Bayou 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 643-0050 www.palmettosrestaurant.com The $48 four-course menu features mushroom lavender soup and trout amandine with mashed potatoes.

Toups’ Meatery 845 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 252-4999 www.toupsmeatery.com The $65 four-course menu features roasted oysters with crab fat butter, braised wagyu oxtail with grits and radish slaw, and duck leg au poivre with crispy rice cakes.

Contact Will Coviello willc@gambitweekly.com 504.483.3106 | FAX: 866.473.7199

C O M P L E T E L I S T I N G S AT W W W. B E S T O F N E WO R L E A N S .C O M Out 2 Eat is an index of Gambit contract advertisers. Unless noted, addresses are for New Orleans. Dollar signs represent the average cost of a dinner entree: $ — under $10; $$ — $11 to $20; $$$ — $21 or more. To update information in the Out 2 Eat listings, email willc@gambitweekly.com, fax 483-3116 or call Will Coviello at 483-3106. Deadline is 10 a.m. Monday.

AMERICAN Treasure Island Buffet — 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 443-8000; www. treasurechestcasino.com — The all-youcan-eat buffet includes New Orleans favorites. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

BAR & GRILL The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches and changing lunch specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

BURGERS Bayou Burger & Sports Company — 503 Bourbon St., (504) 529-4256; www. bayouburger.com — Cochon nachos top freshly fried tortilla chips with melted cheeses, house-smoked pulled pork, house barbecue sauce, coleslaw, onions and sour cream. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

CAFE Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The coffee shop serves pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Cafe Maspero — 601 Decatur St., (504) 523-6520; www.cafemaspero.com — The muffuletta combines pastrami, salami, Swiss cheese and olive salad on a bun. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma. com — The cafe serves shrimp salad, chipotle-marinated portobello sliders, flatbread pizza and more. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.Sun., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $ Chartres House — 601 Chartres St., (504) 586-8393; www.chartreshouse. com — A creamy blend of crawfish, spinach and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses is stuffed into Leidenheimer French bread. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com — The bar offers wines by the glass and full restaurant menu including mussels steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — Gourmet coffees, pastries, desserts and specialty sandwiches and salads are available. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

NOLA Beans — 762 Harrison Ave., (504) 267-0783; www.nolabeans.com — The organic Argonne turkey sandwich features organic avocado, tomatoes, sprouts and Havarti cheese. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Pearl Wine Co. — 3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 483-6314; www.pearlwineco.com — The wine bar offers cheese plates. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Pierre Maspero’s — 440 Chartres St., (504) 524-8990; www.originalpierremasperos.com — Two pan-fried crab cakes made with Louisiana blue crabare topped with a tangy sauce and served with mirliton slaw. Breakfast Fri.-Mon., lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $$

CAJUN Daisy Dukes — 121 Chartres St., (504) 561-5171; 123 Carondelet St., (504) 5222233; 5209 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 883-5513; www.daisydukesrestaurant.com — The New Orleans sampler features red beans and rice, jambalaya, a cup of gumbo, fried green tomatoes and a biscuit. New Orleans locations are open 24 hours. West Napoleon Avenue: Breakfast and lunch Wed.-Sun., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Tres Bon Cajun Meats — 10316 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, (504) 405-5355; www.tresbonmeats.com — The market serves brisket, pulled pork, house-made sausages and cracklings. Lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

CHINESE August Moon — 3635 Prytania St., (504) 899-5129; www.moonnola.com — The menu includes Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to seafood to lo mein. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

COFFEE/DESSERT Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — This sweet shop serves its own gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Chez Pierre French Bakery & Cafe — 3208 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 467-3176; www.chezpierreneworleans. com — The bakery specializes in cakes and there is a breakfast menu and Vietnamese dishes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Bayona — 430 Dauphine St., (504) 5254455; www.bayona.com — Favorites on Chef Susan Spicer’s menu include crispy smoked quail salad with pear and bourbon-molasses dressing. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Boulevard American Bistro — 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 889-2301; www.boulevardbistro.com — Pan-seared crab cakes are served with fries and coleslaw. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar — 231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 609-3871; www.brownbutterrestaurant. com — Vinegar-braised grilled beef short ribs are served over stone-ground yellow grits with arugula and boiled peanut salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Chais Delachaise — 7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise. com — The eclectic menu includes bouillabaisse, grilled Caribbean lobster, jerk shrimp and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sat.-Sun., early dinner Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Emeril’s Delmonico — 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico — Pecan-glazed Colorado lamb loin is served with bourbon and lamb bacon-braised kale, black-eyed peas and pecan gremolata. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Emeril’s Restaurant — 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans — A tamarind-glazed double-cut pork chop is topped with green chili mole and served with sweet potatoes. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Meril — 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril — Emeril Lagasse’s newest restaurant offers an array of internationally inspired dishes, such as sofrito-marinated turkey necks with Crystal hot sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/nola-restaurant — Garlic-crusted drum is served with brabant potatoes, crimini mushrooms, bacon, haricots verts and beurre rouge. Reservations recommended. Lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — The constantly changing menu features dishes such as pan-fried Gulf flounder with kumquat-ginger sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts and sticky rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Wed.Sun., late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards accepted. $$

CREOLE Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines. com — Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com — Eggs Sardou is poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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OUT TO EAT The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel.com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 5231661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com — Tableau’s contemporary Creole cuisine includes marinated crab claws in white truffle vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$$ Willie Mae’s Scotch House & Willie Mae’s Grocery & Deli — Scotch House, 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; Grocery & Deli, 7457 St. Charles Ave., (504) 4175424; www.williemaesnola.com — This restaurant is known for its wet-battered fried chicken. St. Ann Street: Lunch Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

DELI Bagels & Bytes — 1001 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 831-7968; www.bagelsandbytes.com — The bagel selection includes whole wheat, poppy seed, pumpernickel, garlic, blueberry and other varieties from Davidovich Bakery in New York City. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.koshercajun. com — This New York-style deli offers corned beef and pastrami from the Bronx. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.Thu. Credit cards. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; 2895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-8081; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www.martinwine.com — The dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with house-made boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demiglaze and smothered greens. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Welty’s Deli — 336 Camp St., (504) 5920223; www.weltysdeli.com — The New Orleans AK sandwich features a choice of four meats plus cheddar, provolone, pepper Jack and Swiss cheeses on a warm muffuletta bun. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

GOURMET TO GO Breaux Mart — Citywide; www. breauxmart.com — Breaux Mart prides itself on its “Deli to Geaux” and weekday specials. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

INDIAN Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — The restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reserva-

tions accepted for five or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — The menu features tandoori dishes with chicken, lamb, fish or shrimp, mild and spicy curries, rice dishes such as chicken, lamb or shrimp biryani, and many vegetarian items. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

ITALIAN Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant. com — Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com — The menu combines old world Italian favorites and pizza. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Osso buco features a veal shank with angel hair pasta and veal demi-glace. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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

KOREAN Little Korea BBQ — 2240 Magazine St., (504) 821-5006 — Dolsot bibimbap features rice, seasoned vegetables, egg, chili paste and a choice of meat or tofu in a hot stone pot. Lunch Mon. & Wed.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY Audubon Clubhouse Cafe — 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5282; www. auduboninstitute.org/visit/clubhouse-cafe — Crispy duck features citrus glaze, boudin, Brussels sprouts, pickled mirliton slaw and duck demi-glass. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner Sun.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Bombay Club — Prince Conti Hotel, 830 Conti St., (504) 577-2237; www.bombayclubneworleans.com — New Orleans

Broussard’s — 819 Conti St., (504) 5813866; www.broussards.com — Broiled black drum Rosalie is a mustard- and rosemary-crusted fillet served with haricots verts and ginger-apple glaze. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Capdeville — 520 Capdeville St., (504) 371-5161; www.capdevillenola.com — Rebel Yell braised short ribs are served with corn maque choux and mashed sweet potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar — 509 Canal St., (504) 323-2109; www. creolehouserestaurant.com — Grilled Louisiana oysters are topped with smoked bacon, Monterey Jack cheese and garlic butter. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola. com — Baked stuffed Creole redfish is served with crabmeat and green tomato crust, angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Dick & Jenny’s — 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com — Braised Niman Ranch pork cheeks are served with sauteed Southern greens, grit cakes, sweet potatoes and country gravy. Reservations recommended. Dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $$$

OUT TO EAT 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. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as sharwarma prepared on a rotisserie. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ La Casita — 634 Julia St., (504) 2188043; 8400 Oak St., (504) 826-9913; www.eatlacasita.com — El Fuego tacos feature braised brisket, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa verde and pico de gallo in corn tortillas. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MUSIC AND FOOD

Heritage Grill — 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 9344900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com — This power lunch spot offers dishes like duck and wild mushroom spring rolls with mirin-soy dipping sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$

The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — The menu offers such Creole favorites as gumbo and crab cakes and there are cheese plates as well. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Thu., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

Kingfish — 337 Chartres St., (504) 598-5005; www.kingfishneworleans. com — Blackened barbecue shrimp in chili-butter piquant sauce top a fried stone-ground grit cake. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo serves Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Le Bayou Restaurant — 208 Bourbon St., (504) 525-4755; www.lebayourestaurant.com — Shrimp Ya-Ya features Gulf shrimp sauteed with Cajun pesto and served with garlic toast. Lunch, dinner and late-night Mon.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Ralph’s On The Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ The Red Maple — 1036 Lafayette St., Gretna, (504) 367-0935; www.theredmaple.com — Gulf fish Pontchartrain is grilled and topped with crabmeat and sherry mushroom sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com — “Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Tomas Bistro — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942 — Tomas serves dishes such as bouillabaisse New Orleans, filled with saffron shrimp, mussels, oysters, Gulf fish, crawfish and pesto aioli croutons. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Panseared shrimp top a grit cake and are served with chipotle-garlic cream sauce and tomatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Live Oak Cafe — 8140 Oak St., (504) 265-0050; www.liveoakcafenola.com — Huevos rancheros has corn tortillas, black beans, fried eggs, ranchero sauce, salsa and Cotija cheese. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com — Dine on seafood, po-boys, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

NEIGHBORHOOD biscuits & buns on banks — 4337 Banks St., (504) 273-4600; www.biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com — Signature dishes include a waffle topped with brie and blueberry compote. Brunch and lunch daily. Credit cards. $$ Cafe B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb.com — This cafe serves an elevated take on dishes found in neighborhood restaurants. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ PAGE 38

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Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop — 2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8352022; www.gumbostop.com — Stuffed gumbo features a fried catfish fillet atop gumbo. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 8910997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — The eatery serves seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity. com — The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, garlic, scallions and olive oil. Lunch daily, Dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Koz’s — 515 Harrison Ave., (504) 4840841; 4445 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-2010; 6215 Wilson St., Harahan, (504) 737-3933; www.kozcooks.com — Red beans and rice with fried chicken is a Monday and Wednesday special. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

PIZZA G’s Pizza — 4840 Bienville St., (504) 4836464; www.gspizzas.com — Margherita pizza is topped with garlic-butter sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano and tomatoes. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Louisiana Pizza Kitchen — 95 French Market Place, (504) 522-9500; www.lpkfrenchquarter.com — Jumbo Gulf shrimp are sauteed and served over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Marks Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com — The Italian pizza has salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Mid City Pizza — 4400 Banks St., (504) 483-8609; www.midcitypizza.com — Diners can build their own calzones or pies. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria.com — Slice serves pizza by the pie or slice. 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. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com — The neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a menu of pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and bar noshing items. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of po-boys. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $ Magazine Po-boy Shop — 2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 — Po-boys range from seafood to corned beef. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

Short Stop Po-Boys — 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com — Po-boy options include fried shrimp or roast beef cooked in its own jus. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Thu., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

SEAFOOD Basin Seafood & Spirits — 3222 Magazine St., (504) 302-7391; www.basinseafoodnola.com — The menu includes grilled whole fish and crab and crawfish beignets. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Seafood dishes include New Orleans barbecue shrimp and raw oysters. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House — 301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 872-9975; 512 Bienville St., (504) 309-4848; 1327 St. Charles Ave., (504) 267-0169; 3117 21st Street, Metairie (504) 833-6310; www. mredsrestaurants.com — The menu includes raw oysters, seafood, steaks, and more. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant — 910 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www.mredsno.com — The menu includes seafood, Italian dishes, po-boys and daily specials. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Pier 424 Seafood Market — 424 Bourbon St., (504) 309-1574; www.pier424seafoodmarket.com — Fried frog legs are tossed with Buffalo sauce and served with ranch dressing. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish and seafood gumbo. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Royal House Oyster Bar — 441 Royal St., (504) 528-2601; www.royalhouserestaurant.com — Sauteed clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops are served over linguine. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch, dinner and late-night 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. $$$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — Filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ The Steak Knife Restaurant & Bar — 888 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-8981; www.steakkniferestaurant.com — Shrimp bordelaise features jumbo Gulf shrimp sauteed with mushrooms and wine and flamed with brandy. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

TAPAS/SPANISH Vega Tapas Cafe — 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com — Barbacoas features shrimp in chorizo cream over toasted bread medallions. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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TUESDAY 7 Bamboula’s — Chip & Friend, noon; Joe Goldberg Jazz Trio, 2; Dana & the Boneshakers, 6:30 Bar Mon Cher — Brian Wingard, 6:30 Blue Nile — Water Seed, 9 BMC — ASD All-Stars, 5; Heidijo, 8; The Budz, 11 Cafe Negril — 4 Sidemen of the Apocalypse, 6; John Lisi & Delta Funk, 9:30 Check Point Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7; Cosmic, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Albanie Falletta, 6; Jon Cleary, 8 Circle Bar — Carl LeBlanc, 6 d.b.a. — DinosAurchestra, 7; Treme Brass Band, 10 Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — The R&R Music Group, 6:30 Gasa Gasa — Sean Hobbs, Tristin Sanders, Meagan Connors, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Ted Hefko, 6:30; Croy & the Boys, 8; Dick Deluxe, Ron Hotstream, Rod Hodges, 10 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — NOLA Dukes, 7 The Maison — New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 4; Gregory Agid Quartet, 6:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Claude Hitt, 8; Mike True & the Phantom Band, 10 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Charlie Gabriel, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8 & 10 Siberia — The Coathangers, Yikes, Casual Burn, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Johnny Vidacovich Trio, 8 & 10 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Andy Forest, 2; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 10

WEDNESDAY 8 21st Amendment — Royal Street Windin’ Boys feat. Jenavieve Cook, 8 Ace Hotel, 3 Keys — Monica McIntyre & Keisha Slaughter, 9 The AllWays Lounge & Theater — Thibault, 8 Bamboula’s — Bamboula’s Hot Trio feat. Giselle Anguizola, 2; Carl LeBlanc, 6:30; Mem Shannon, 10 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 8; New Breed Brass Band, 10 BMC — Jersey Slim, 5; Lefty Keith, 8; Lenny Green & House of Kings, 11 Cafe Negril — WilFunk, 6; Another Day in Paradise, 9:30 Carver Theater — Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 8

Check Point Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7; The Damn Frontier, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Rubin/Wilson Folk-Blues Explosion, 6; Tasche de la Rocha, 8; Travis Linville, Cary Hudson & the Piney Woods Players, 9 Gasa Gasa — Bantam Foxes, Greazy Alice, A. Sinclair, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Mainline, 10 House of Blues (The Parish) — Jet Lounge, 11 Howlin’ Wolf — Brass Lightning (EP release), 9 Kerry Irish Pub — Will Dickerson, 8:30 The Maison — New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 6:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Yakamein feat. Terrence “Groove Guardian” Houston, June Yamagishi, Keiko Komaki, Jerry “JBlakk” Henderson, 10 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Eric Epstein, 9 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Charlie Gabriel, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride & the Next Generation, 8 & 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Gal Holiday, 8 The Saint — 1135 Again with DJs Eugene Oubliette and Sneauxball, 7 Siberia — Michigan Rattlers, Max & the Martians, Quaketones, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Uptown Jazz Orchestra feat. Delfeayo Marsalis, 8 & 10 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Chris Christy’s Band, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 10

THURSDAY 9 21st Amendment — G & the Swinging Three, 5:30 Bamboula’s — Chip & Friend, noon; Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 2; Royal Street Windin’ Boys feat. Jenavieve Cook, 6:30; Laura Hope & the Ark-Tones, 10 Bar Mon Cher — Bats in the Belfry with DJs Mange and Sea Wolff, 9 Bar Redux — Dreaming Dingo, 9 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Bayou International Reggae Night feat. Higher Heights and DJ T-Roy, 11 BMC — Samantha Pearl, 5; Maid of Orleans, 8; Claude Bryant & the All-Stars, 11 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins, 6 Carver Theater — Free Agents Brass Band, 8 Check Point Charlie — Elle Carpenter, 7; Texas Pete, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — The Bruskers Duo, 8; New Orleans Guitar Masters, 9 d.b.a. — Andrew Duhon, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Haruka Kikuchi & the Big 4Tune Band, 9:30

FRIDAY 10 21st Amendment — Shake It Break It Band, 2:30; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 9:30 Babylon — 8 Unholy Nights Fest feat. Dead Machine Theory, Forming the Void, Mean Machine, SideBurner, 9 Bamboula’s — Co & Co Traveling Show, 11 a.m.; Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 1; Smoky Greenwell, 5:30; Caesar Brothers, 10 Bar Mon Cher — Eight Dice Cloth, 9:30 Bar Redux — Mardi Gras Mambo with DJ Pasta, 10 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7:30; Sonic Bloom, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Kumasi Afrobeat Dance Band, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — Terra Terra, 3; Dapper Dandies, 5; Hyperphlyy, 8; Musical Expressions, 11; Sounds of Soul, 1 a.m. Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Ben Fox Trio, 6; Sherman Bernard & the Ole Man River Band, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — The Pinettes Brass Band, 6 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Maggie Belle Band feat. Julie O’Dell, 10 Circle Bar — Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, 6; Merle Swaggard, Tony Skratchere, Garbage Boy, Vinyl Tap, 10 d.b.a. — Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, 6; Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles, 11 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Panorama Jazz Band, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Loose Marbles, 7; The Tipping Point with DJ RQ Away, 10 Gasa Gasa — Vox & the Hound, Alexis & the Samurai, 10 George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center — Christian McBride, 8&9 Le Bon Temps Roule — Joe Krown, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Kettle Black, Kristin Diable & the City, 10:30 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Revival, 9:30 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall PAGE 40

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Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Jason Danti, 6; Orleans Society, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Wahala Boys, 9 Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall — New Orleans All-Star Jam feat. Wessell Anderson, Ashlin Parker, Delfeayo Marsalis, Tony Dagradi, Victor Atkins, Roland Guerin, Shannon Powell, 7:30 The Maison — The Good For Nothin’ Band, 4; Dysfunktional Bone, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 11 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — D.W., No True Scotsman, Angelic Soul, 8 Old Point Bar — Alison McConnell, 9 Peoples Health New Orleans Jazz Market — DaTakeOver feat. Kourtney Heart, O.G. Blake Owens, DJ Legatron, 7:30 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Chris Ardoin, 8:30 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Craig Klein & Donna’s Revisited feat. Wendell Brunious, 8 & 10 Tulane University — Germaine Bazzle, 7 Vaughan’s Lounge — DJ Black Pearl, 9; Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet, 10

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Legacy Band feat. Wendell Brunious, 6; The PresHall Brass feat. Daniel “Weenie” Farrow, 8, 9 & 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Flow Tribe, 9:30 Siberia — Speedealer, Mothership, Against the Grain, Before I Hang, 10 Sisters in Christ — Hestina, Self-Help Tapes, 7 Southport Hall — BLT Ball feat. The Phunky Monkeys, DJ Jubilee, Go DJ Randy B, 9 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Andy Forest, 2; Cottonmouth Kings, 10 Tipitina’s — Lost Bayou Ramblers, Maggie Koerner, 10 Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center — Astro (album release), Chris Rehm, Dahlia El-Shafai, Royale Lassai, 9:30

Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones, 5 & 6; The Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Shannon Powell, 8, 9 & 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Karma, 9:30 Siberia — Alex McMurray, 6; Caddywhompus, Max & the Martians, Jack & the Jackrabbits, Lawn, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Carlo & the Fabricators, 9:30 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Panorama Jazz Band, 6 Twist of Lime — Krooked Halo, Project Nine, Strongfold, The Gray Area, 10 UNO Lakefront Arena — Valentine’s Music Festival feat. Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown, El Debarge

SATURDAY 11

21st Amendment — Christopher Johnson Quartet, 8 Bamboula’s — Hausman & Friend, 11 a.m.; Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 1; Messy Cookers, 5:30; Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, 9 Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7; Street Legends Brass Band, 11 BMC — The Mark Appleford Band, 3; Ruth Marie & Her Jazz Band, 7; Mignano, 10 Chickie Wah Wah — The Fleshtones, The Call Girls, 8 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Friends, Blind Texas Marlin, 6; Country Night with DJ Pasta, 9:30 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Deltaphonic, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Anuraag Pendyal, Dignity Reve, 7 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10 Gasa Gasa — Montague, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Resonant Rogues, St. Cinder, 10 House of Blues (The Parish) — P.O.S., 8 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 Kermit’s Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge — Kermit Ruffins, Paris Harris, DJ Sugar Ray, 4 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the NOLA Jitterbugs, 10 a.m.; Higher Heights, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio, 10 Old Point Bar — Amanda Walker, 3:30; Jean Marie Harris, 7 Preservation Hall — The Preservation Hall Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, 6; The Preservation Hall All-Stars feat. Wendell Brunious, 8, 9 & 10 Siberia — Inquisition, Black Anvil, Six Pack, Grave Ritual, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Davy Mooney (album release), Brian Blade, John Cowhard, John Ellis, 8 & 10 Valiant Theatre & Lounge — Tasche & the Psychedelic Roses, Max & the Martians, 6

21st Amendment — Big Joe Kennedy, 2:30; Juju Child, 6; The Ibervillianaires, 9:30 Babylon — 8 Unholy Nights Fest feat. Morrison Road, Witch Burial, Trepid, Mad Dog, 9 Bamboula’s — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 11 a.m.; G & the Swinging Three, 1; Johnny Mastro, 7; Dysfunktional Bone, 11:30 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7; The Essentials, 10; Naughty Professor, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — The Jazzmen, 3; Willie Lockett, 5; All 4 One Brass Band, 11; Iceman Special, 1 a.m. Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Red Hot Jazz Band, 11 a.m.; Lucas Davenport, 5; Swamp Kitchen, 8; Phil the Tremolo King, 11 Cafe Negril — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 4; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club — Debauche, 10 Check Point Charlie — Voodoo Wagon, 4; The Rotten Cores, The Unnaturals, 9 Circle Bar — Quaalords, My Education, Bubastis, 9:30 d.b.a. — Tuba Skinny, 6; Rebirth Brass Band, 11 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 7; Joystick, Name Calling, AR-15, Flying Raccoon Suit, Ragamuffin Marching Band Orchestra, Haunted Haus, Rich Octopus, The Boysters, MC Cranberry, 9 Gasa Gasa — NOLA Bounce Breaks Vol. 2 (album release) feat. Keno, Keedy Black, Hasizzle, Tony Skratchere, Quickie Mart, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Hustle with DJ Soul Sister, 11 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 5; Roux the Day!, 9 Louisiana Music Factory — Lost Bayou Ramblers, David L. Harris, 2 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 1; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Nigel Hall Band, 11 Oak — Keith Burnstein, 9 Old Point Bar — Liberators, 9:30 Old U.S. Mint — Stacy Marie-Luce, Ashlin Parker, Roland Guerin, Julian Addison, Jon Beebe, James Barry, 2

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MONDAY 13 21st Amendment — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 6:30 Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30 Banks Street Bar — Dignity Reve’s Piano Night, 7; Lilli Lewis, 9 BMC — Lil Red & Big Bad, 6; Keith Stone, 10 Chickie Wah Wah — Alex McMurray, 8 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — New Orleans Jazz Manouche, 7

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The Coathangers

LOUIS C.K. OPENED HIS NEW ORLEANS SHOWS LAST WEEK with 10 minutes of • Feb. 7 lighthearted abortion comedy. (The punchi• 10 p.m. Tuesday est line: “It’s OK to shoot someone if they’re • Siberia in your house.”) Despite the attention-grabbing hook, The Coathangers are miscast 2227 St. Claude Ave. as a protest band: The all-female Atlanta (504) 265-8855 punk trio formed 10 years ago as a laugh (“Arthritis Sux”), and now mostly focuses on www.siberianola.com inciting pogo riots at its concerts (“Springfield Cannonball”). But in this new age, dancing can be just as cathartic as marching. Last year’s Nosebleed Weekend has its weak spots — composed opener “Perfume” seems designed to throw off the band’s mosh-pit scent — yet it also has a song that makes you reconsider “Rubber Duckie”’s street cred (“Squeeki Tiki”) and a mouthful of uppercut lip (“I still love you darlin’, but you’re so dumb / Lookin’ like a little baby, should be suckin’ your thumb”). It also owns an interesting piece of history: the first production since the early 1980s captured at Los Angeles’ Valentine Recording Studios, recently reopened by producer Nic Jodoin and home to legendary sessions by The Beach Boys, Bing Crosby and Burl Ives. There’s no better way to break the place in. Yikes and Casual Burn open. Tickets $10. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

House of Blues — Dashboard Confessional, 7:30 House of Blues (The Parish) — The Expendables, Tribal Theory, 8 The Maison — Chicken & Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — George Porter Jr. Trio, 10 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars, Bobby Love, 8 Saturn Bar — King James & the Special Men, 10 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Royal Street Windin’ Boys, 2; Sarah McCoy, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10

CLASSICAL/ CONCERTS Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band, Loyola Symphony Orchestra. Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2074; www.montage.loyno.edu — The jazz band and the orchestra collaborate for a performance. Tickets $10-$40. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Catherine Lysinger. Loyola University New Orleans, Monroe Hall, Nunemaker Auditorium, 6363 St. Charles Ave.,

(504) 865-2011; www.loyno.edu — The pianist performs. Free. 3 p.m. Sunday. Elias String Quartet. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, (504) 865-5105; www.tulane. edu/~theatre — The quartet’s program includes selections from Beethoven, Bartok and Brahms. Tickets $18-$35. 8 p.m. Wednesday. The Instigation Festival. Citywide — Several nights of concerts bring together jazz artists, the Instigation Orchestra and other musicians; there also are associated dance performances. Times and admission vary; visit www.facebook.com/newquorum for details. Monday-Friday. New Orleans Black Chorale. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www.trinitynola.com — St. Augustine Soulful Voices, The Joyful Choir and other guests join the chorus in a concert celebrating the Fourth World Movement and Joseph Wresinski. Free. 6 p.m. Sunday.

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FILM FESTIVALS Oscar-Nominated Short Film Festival — Animated, documentary and live-action shorts that received this year’s Oscar nods are screened. Visit www.theprytania.com for details. Friday-Tuesday.

OPENING THIS WEEKEND Dark Night — The film dramatizes a 2012 mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. Zeitgeist Fifty Shades Darker (R) — The midpoint in E.L. James’ grocery-store-rack BDSM trilogy. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place John Wick: Chapter 2 (R) — A hitman (Keanu Reeves, in classic gun-wielding, stunt-tumbling form) emerges from retirement. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner The LEGO Batman Movie (PG) — Two powerful franchises join forces to fight crime. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Speed Sisters — This Palestinian documentary profiles an all-female race car driving team. Zeitgeist

NOW SHOWING Arrival (PG-13) — A linguist (Amy Adams) learns to speak alien. West Bank, Canal Place The Bye Bye Man (PG-13) — Let’s hope this horror movie is scarier than its title. Elmwood, West Bank The Comedian (R) — Robert De Niro is an aging insult comic who washes up into a short jail sentence. Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Canal Place A Dog’s Purpose (PG) — An animal-cruelty PR dustup dogs the release of this canine-centric film. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal

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Fences (PG-13) — Denzel Washington stars in a film adaptation of the play by mid-20th-century playwright August Wilson (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom). Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Canal Place The Founder (PG-13) — McDonald’s monarch Ray Kroc gets the biopic treatment. Clearview, Elmwood, Canal Place Gold (R) — Matthew McConaughey is a hapless gold prospector trying to save his riches from Wall Street wolves. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

Hidden Figures (PG) — Three African-American women contribute to NASA breakthroughs in this drama based on a true story. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place I Am Not Your Negro (PG-13) — Samuel L. Jackson narrates the race-relations documentary based on works of James Baldwin. Broad Jackie (R) — Natalie Portman dons the pillbox hat. Prytania La La Land (PG-13) — Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling pay tribute to Golden Age musicals. West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Prytania, Regal, Canal Place, Clearview, Elmwood Lion (PG-13) — A young man (Dev Patel, Slumdog Millionaire) returns to India to search for his biological parents. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Manchester by the Sea (R) — Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams star in the Oscar-buzzy film by Kenneth Lonergan. Elmwood, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Moana (PG) — Disney’s modernized princess musical features Moana, the daughter of a South Pacific chieftain. Elmwood, Regal Monster Trucks (PG) — A tentacled beastie accompanies a high school senior on a variety of truck-related adventures. Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell Moonlight (R) — Critics have high praise for this movie, in which a young African-American man comes of age. Elmwood, West Bank, Canal Place Passengers (PG-13) — Unusually attractive people (Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt) wake up too early from a spaceship’s deep freeze. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell Paterson (R) — Adam Driver is a bus-driving poet in this idiosyncratic drama. Broad Patriots Day (R) — The Boston marathon bombings dramatized too soon. Kenner Raees — A bootlegger goes from rags to riches in Gujarat, India. In Hindi with English subtitles. Elmwood Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (R) — The franchise’s sixth installment is its gripping conclusion ... we hope. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place The Resurrection of Gavin Stone (PG) — A former child star tries to scam his way into a Passion play. Regal Rings (PG-13) — As if they made the movie from Infinite Jest, but added some jump scares. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (PG-13) — Unlikely heroes bond and triumph over adversity in space. Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal

Sing (PG) — Talking (er, singing) animals compete in a vocal talent competition. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Sleepless (R) — Jamie Foxx is an undercover cop in Vegas. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell The Space Between Us (PG-13) — Teen lovers are star-crossed in this interplanetary romance. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Split (PG-13) — Return to M. Night Shyamaland with this glorified B-movie. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place xXx: Return of Xander Cage (PG13) — A prototypical Vin Diesel film: explosions, conspiracies, a race against time. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal

SPECIAL SCREENINGS 13th — Ava DuVernay directs the documentary about the prison system in the U.S. 6 p.m. Monday. Alvar Library (913 Alvar St.) An Affair to Remember — You may recognize bits and pieces of this Cary Grant romance from retellings in Sleepless in Seattle and Gossip Girl. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday. Elmwood, West Bank, Regal Ghost in the Shell — The 1995 film adaptation of the cyberpunk manga. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Broad Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (PG-13) — Rumors about Lord Voldemort’s return inspire fear in Harry Potter and his friends. 10 p.m. Sunday. Prytania It Happened One Night — A reporter falls for a marooned heiress in this screwball comedy. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania Maker — The documentary investigates the “maker” movement. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tulane University, Richardson building The Man Who Knew Too Much — A vacationing family gets caught up in a murder plot. 10 a.m. Wednesday. Prytania Moos — In the Dutch film, a young Jewish woman dreams of going to acting school. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Jewish Community Center The Rocky Horror Picture Show — An engaged couple forgets to leave a trail of breadcrumbs when they find a castle in the woods. Midnight Friday-Saturday. Prytania They Call Us Monsters — Three teenagers who were tried and convicted as adults write a screenplay. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist Sweet Sweetback’s Baadassss Song — A young man goes on the lam after saving a Black Panther from racist cops. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Freeman Auditorium Wayne’s World — I don’t even own *a* gun, let alone many guns. 10 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Prytania

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I Am Not Your Negro

THERE WERE MANY HEROES IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT OF THE 1950S AND ’60S, but novelist, essayist and social • 2:20 p.m., 5:25 p.m., critic James Baldwin became the movement’s leading literary voice. Uniquely 7: 30 p.m. & 9:35 p.m. daily perceptive and brutally honest regarding • The Broad Theater, all aspects of racism and race relations in America, Baldwin became a cultural icon 636 N. Broad St., not only through his brilliant writing but (504) 218-1008; also his speeches and frequent appearancwww.thebroadtheater.com es on television. In 1979, at age 55, Baldwin reluctantly decided to write a major work called Remember This House that would examine the lives and deaths of his close friends and fellow activists Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr. and Medgar Evers. Each was murdered between 1963 and 1968, reshaping the civil rights movement and profoundly affecting Baldwin’s life and art. “I want these three lives to bang against each other and reveal each other as, in truth, they did,” Baldwin wrote of his prospective work. Upon his death in 1987, the author had written only 30 pages of Remember this House. Working with Baldwin’s estate, Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck sought to “finish” that book through an examination of Baldwin’s writings and public presentations, along with a strong emphasis on the content of those 30 pages. The result is Peck’s I Am Not Your Negro, a strikingly original film and an Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Feature at this month’s 89th Academy Awards. The film fulfills the director’s stated mission of imagining a more complete version of Remember this House than Baldwin left behind, but that is only the beginning. Peck focuses his film on connecting the dots between the 1960s civil rights movement and the Black Lives Matter movement of today, using the lessons of history and the extraordinary richness of Baldwin’s words to illuminate the continuing struggle for social justice in America. Though Baldwin supplies all the writing for the film through its extensive use of voiceover narration, I Am Not Your Negro feels like a collaboration between Baldwin and Peck. It delivers a freewheeling, kaleidoscopic rush of images and sounds, mixing archival news footage with carefully chosen material from film, television and advertising to unpack cultural stereotypes and reveal unseen connections across the decades. Surprising juxtapositions of seemingly disparate material is central to the film’s power. The soundtrack makes similar use of era-spanning music from the early blues of Big Bill Broonzy to the contemporary hip-hop of Kendrick Lamar. In its structure and methods alone, Peck’s film is a daring and innovative work. Tying all of this together is none other than Samuel L. Jackson, who effectively appears as Baldwin in I Am Not Your Negro through his constant presence as narrator. It’s hard to recognize Jackson’s familiar voice as he immerses himself in the delicate task of extracting all the meaning from Baldwin’s prose. It’s the actor’s most inspired and passionate performance in years. For all its sometimes-shocking insights, I Am Not Your Negro delivers an unforgettable portrait of Baldwin’s singular genius. His world-weary countenance speaking volumes about racism 30 years after his death, Baldwin’s plea remains one for honest self-examination and personal responsibility as regards race relations in America. It’s hard to imagine a timelier message or a more convincing messenger. — KEN KORMAN

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HAPPENINGS Richard McCabe. New Orleans Photo Alliance, 1111 St. Mary St., (504) 6104899; www.neworleansphotoalliance. org — The Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s photography curator discusses his own work and the use of instant film. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

OPENING Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.press-street.com/ antenna — “Reverse Recuperation & the Agency of Form,” group exhibition about bodily autonomy, performance and radical gift giving; “Cover the Earth IV,” site-specific sculpture; opening reception 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday. Barrister’s Gallery. 2331 St. Claude Ave., (504) 525-2767; www.barristersgallery. com — “You Have Already Seen This Image,” digital prints and installation by Minka Stoyanova; “We the Water ... the Water We, Heal Ourselves and the Sea,” new work by Herbert Kearney; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Claire Elizabeth Gallery. 131 Decatur St., (843) 364-6196; www.claireelizabethgallery.com — “Masked/unMasked,” photographs and works on paper of masked and costumed figures; opening reception 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Second Story Gallery. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www.neworleanshealingcenter.org — “Rebirth,” group exhibition about rejuvenation by gallery artists; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 8928650; www.sttammanyartassociation. org — “Conversations with Abstraction,” abstract works by Molly Howell, Elliot Stokes, Ralph Townsend and Hasmig Vartanian; 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 — “H O S T A G E S,” photographs by MFA candidate Dane Hansen; “Problemagic,” mixed-media works by MFA candidate Sam Stolte; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

GALLERIES A Gallery for Fine Photography. 241 Chartres St., (504) 568-1313; www.agallery.com — “The World Is Not Enough,” Joel-Peter Witkin photography retrospective, through March 10. Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 309-4249; www.antonart. com — Selected folk art by Mose Tolliver, Jimmie Sudduth, Mary T. Smith and Sybil Gibson, ongoing.

Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery. com — “I’ve Seen the Future and It Was Yesterday,” work about ecological failure by Dawn DeDeaux, through Feb. 18. Arthur Roger@434. 434 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery. com — “Taking the Long Way Home,” new work by Read More and Eli Hansen, through Feb. 18. Beata Sasik Gallery. 541 Julia St., (504) 322-5055; www.beatasasik.com — New work by Beata Sasik, ongoing. Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery. 4138 Magazine St., (504) 895-6201 — Paintings by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing. Brand New Orleans Art Gallery. 646 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 251-2695; www. brandneworleansartgallery.com — “New Orleans Ladies,” portraits of women by Bob Graham, ongoing. Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www.callancontemporary.com — “Syn•tac•tic,” abstract works by James Kennedy, through Feb. 18. CANO Creative Space at Myrtle Banks Building. 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — “Of Human Bonds,” photographs by Marti Corn, Ashley Lorraine and Joe Quint, through February. Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — “Resurfacing,” new paintings and sculpture by Bernard Mattox, through February. Carroll Gallery. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, (504) 314-2228; www. tulane.edu/carrollgallery — “Level Artist Collective,” paintings and mixed-media by Ana Hernandez, Horton Humble, Rontherin Ratliff, John Isiah Walton and Carl Joe Williams, through Thursday. CJ Nero. 839 Spain St., (504) 875-2008; www.facebook.com/craig.who.dat.nero — “Lifting the Veil II,” black-and-white photographs by Craig J. Nero, Darcy Culp, Jill Shampine and Tish Douzart, ongoing. Cole Pratt Gallery. 3800 Magazine St., (504) 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery. com — “Recent Observations,” landscape oil paintings by John Stanford, through March 17. Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery. Loyola University, Monroe Library, fourth floor, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 861-5456; www.loyno.edu/dibollgallery — “Marais Press: 20 Years of Collaborations and Migrations,” works made using new and alternative printmaking techniques by Brian Kelly and others, through April 16. Ellen Macomber Fine Art & Textiles. 1720 St. Charles Ave., (504) 314-9414; www.ellenmacomber.com — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. The Engine Room. 2839 N. Robertson St. — “Glass Houses,” paintings, sculpture and mixed-media about the

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Melange • Through Feb. 12 • Melange: Films, works on paper and vogue per-

a maximum security formance by Rashaad Newsome prison ruled by a • Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., self-proclaimed “Duke” (Isaac Hayes) who (504) 528-3805; www.cacno.org drives a gaudy Cadillac festooned with huge baroque candelabra. Rashaad Newsome’s 2013 New Orleans Museum of Art expo harked to the Duke with heraldlike works that bridged the gap between gangs, rap and medieval warlords. His new Melange show at the Contemporary Arts Center also is baroquely dystopian but features a Funkadelic futurist aesthetic that shares DNA with vintage Mothership Connection-era George Clinton or Bootsy Collins as well as German expressionists such as Hannah Hoch and Richard Lindner. Is this a glimpse into our future? Newsome’s visual mashups reflect digital technology’s relentless spawning of new forms and hybrids that turbocharge disruptive innovation while unsettling many who suffer from that common American malady: ossified resilience syndrome. But our Carnival culture was creating bizarre hybrids way before the digital age, and Newsome’s Creole New Orleans heritage continues to inspire. His 1stPlace collage (pictured) is as ambitious as its name, a mutant hip-hop Earth mother in fishnet stockings who spans art history from Hieronymus Bosch to Wangechi Mutu. Look Back at It is more anatomical, with time and gender-bending vogue dancers affirming Newsome’s role as a cultural remix artist who sees collage, dance and video as part of a seamless, unified aesthetic. The choreography and special effects of his adjacent vogue dance video, FIVE, bears that out while adding an extra dimension to a collage show that employs techniques pioneered by Europe’s surrealists a century ago. Surrealism — that most carnivalesque of art movements — evolved from the fantastical aesthetic of French Symbolist painters like Odilon Redon, who also influenced New Orleans’ 19th-century Carnival float, costume and ball designers. Some of Newsome’s collages, such as Grand Prize, a pastiche of eyes, legs, lips, incendiary smoke and gaudy bling, suggest dystopian Mardi Gras ball invitations from a post-apocalyptic future. It is darkly beautiful, but we only can hope it is not prophetic as well. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

tension between public image and private behavior by Carlton Scott Sturgill, through Saturday. Frank Relle Photography. 910 Royal St., (504) 388-7601 — New selections from “Until the Water,” “Nightscapes” and “Nightshade,” night photographs of Louisiana by Frank Relle, ongoing.

Gallery 600 Julia. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.gallery600julia ,com — “Beadazzled,” group show of Carnival-themed paintings, through February. Gallery B. Fos. 3956 Magazine St., (504) 444-2967; www.beckyfos.com — Paintings by Becky Fos, ongoing.

nal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — “Creatures of Carnival,” prints by Christopher Kirsch; beads by Eloise Davis; beaded tapestries and Mardi Gras Indian regalia by Big Chief Alfred Doucette; all through February. RidgeWalker Glass Gallery. 2818 Rampart St., (504) 957-8075; www.ridgewalkerglass.com — Glass, metal sculpture and paintings by Teri Walker and Chad Ridgeway, ongoing. Scene by Rhys Art Gallery. 708 Toulouse St., (504) 258-5842; www.scenebyrhys. com — Pen and ink drawings by Emilie Rhys, ongoing. Second Story Gallery. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www.neworleanshealingcenter.org — “Rebirth,” group show featuring Natori Green, Jessica Normington, Ron Bennett, Gina Laguna and Cynthia Ramirez, through Feb. 26. ShiNola Gallery. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (504) 223-5732; www.facebook. com/shinolagallery — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. The Spielman Gallery. 1332 Washington Ave., (504) 899-7670; www.davidspielman.com — Travel, Hurricane Katrina and Gulf South black-and-white photographs by David Spielman, ongoing. Stella Jones Gallery. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, (504) 568-9050; www.stellajonesgallery.com — New work by Elizabeth Catlett and Joseph Lofton, both black contemporary artists living in Mexico, through March. Studio Inferno. 6601 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-1878; www.facebook.com/ infernonola — “The Dog Show,” group exhibition curated by Carol Leake, through Saturday. Ten Gallery. 4432 Magazine St., (504) 333-1414; www.tengallerynola.com — New work by Ida Floreak, through February. Vieux Carre Gallery. 507 St. Ann St., (504) 522-2900; www.vieuxcarregallery.com — New work by Sarah Stiehl, ongoing.

MUSEUMS Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www. cacno.org — “Melange,” films, works on paper and vogue performance by Rashaad Newsome, through Sunday. The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www. hnoc.org — “Rites, Rituals and Revelry: The History of Mardi Gras in New Orleans,” guided tours featuring Carnival history and artifacts, through Feb. 24. “Clarence John Laughlin and his Contemporaries: A Picture and a Thousand Words,” photographs and writings by the 20th-century photographer, through March 25. “Goods of Every Description: Shopping in New Orleans, 1825-1925,” period merchandise, ceramics, silver, furniture and clothing sold in the French Quarter, through April 9. Hand-carved decoy ducks and “The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter,” both ongoing. Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Historic French Quarter life and architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo. 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm.

ART crt.state.la.us — “Louisiana: A Medley of Cultures,” art and display exploring Louisiana’s Native American, African and European influences, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts; “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; both ongoing. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “Elements of Chance,” George Dunbar retrospective; “Kenneth Josephson: Photography Is,” work by the 20th-century American photographer; “Something in the Way: A Brief History of Photography and Obstruction,” photographs with obstructing elements; all through Feb. 19. “African Art: The Bequest from the Francoise Billion Richardson Charitable Trust,” more than 100 African scuptures, through June. Newcomb Art Museum. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — “Waiting on a PrimeTime Star,” mixed-media portraiture by Mickalene Thomas, through April 9. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www. ogdenmuseum.org — Metalwork by Ben Caldwell, through March 28. “A Place and Time Part II,” photographs of the American South from the permanent collection, through May 15. “Profligate Beauty,” work inspired by the American South from the museum’s permanent collection, through September.

CALL FOR ARTISTS Contemporary Arts Center Open Call. Contemporary Arts Center seeks submissions from contemporary visual artists who live, work or have had an artist residency in the New Orleans region. Work will be exhibited at the Whitney White Linen Night event in August. Visit www. cacno.org for details. Femme Fest. Louisiana women who are visual artists are invited to submit to the annual all-female exhibition sponsored by Women’s Caucus for Art of Louisiana. Visit www.wcala-femmefest.com for details. LSU AgCenter Get It Growing Lawn and Garden Calendar. LSU AgCenter requests gardening photographs for its 2018 calendar. Visit www.lsuagcenter.com/getitgrowingcalendar for details. New Orleans Loving Festival. The New Orleans Loving Festival seeks submissions for two contests: stamp designs commemorating the Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court decision and posters and essays by young people living in the greater New Orleans area. Visit www. charitablefilmnetwork.submittable.com/ submit for details.

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Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres. com — Mixed-media work by Ally Burguieres, ongoing. Guthrie Contemporary. 3815 Magazine St., (504) 897-2688; www. guthriecontemporary.com — “Flood State,” photogravures about Louisiana and climate change by Jennifer Shaw, through Feb. 15. Hall-Barnett Gallery. 237 Chartres St., (504) 522-5657; www.hallbarnett.com — “Run for the Woods,” nature-inspired works by Merrilee Challiss, Stacey Johnson and Paton Miller, through March 6. Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery. Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., (504) 361-6620; www.dcc.edu/ departments/art-gallery — “A Place for All People: Introducing the National Museum of African American History and Culture,” commemorative posters from the opening of the National Museum of African-American History and Culture, through Feb. 23. Jazz & Heritage Gallery. 1205 N. Rampart St., (504) 558-6100; www.jazzandheritage.org — “Class Got Brass,” photographs by Eli Mergel documenting high school brass bands, through March 5. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com — “Watercolor + Collage,” new work by Amy Park; “Color Correction,” new work by Marna Shopoff; both through March 25. LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Adaptations,” digital prints of historic homes by Debra Howell, through Feb. 25. M. Francis Gallery. 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 931-1915; www.mfrancisgallery.com — Paintings by Myesha Francis, ongoing. Martin Welch Art Gallery. 223 Dauphine St., (504) 388-4240; www.martinwelchart.com — Paintings and mixed-media work by Martin Welch, ongoing. Michalopoulos Gallery. 617 Bienville St., (504) 558-0505; www.michalopoulos. com — Paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing. New Orleans Art Center. 3330 St. Claude Ave., (707) 779-9317; www. theneworleansartcenter.com — “Cultural Grid,” exhibition by gallery artists, through March 2. New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks. com — Glass sculpture by Curt Brock; photography by Scott Schexnaydre, through February. New Orleans Photo Alliance. 1111 St. Mary St., (504) 610-4899; www.neworleansphotoalliance.org — Selections from “Through Darkness to Light: Seeking Freedom on the Underground Railroad” and “The Barnett Shale: A Frack-tured Land,” both by Jeanine Michna-Bales, through March 19. Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery.com — “Celebration,” group painting, photography and mixed-media exhibition, through Feb. 25. Pamela Marquis Studio. 221 Dauphine St., (504) 615-1752; www.pamelamarquisstudio.com — New paintings by Pamela Marquis, ongoing. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Ca-

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Jelly’s Last Jam

TED LOUIS LEVY COLLABORATED WITH • Feb. 9-10 & 12 THE EXTRAORDINARY GREGORY HINES to choreograph the original Broadway produc• 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Fri.; tion of Jelly’s Last Jam. Twenty-five years 3 p.m. Sun. later, the master tap dancer assumes the lead in director Jackie Alexander’s production at • Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre. The early jazz Carre, 616 St. Peter St., pianist and composer Jelly Roll Morton was a (504) 522-2081; www. Creole born in the Faubourg Marigny before the turn of the 20th century and later claimed lepetittheatre.com to have invented jazz. • Tickets $15-$50 The musical is at once an entertaining romp, biography of a musical genius and exploration PHOTO BY JOHN BARROIS of black history at a tumultuous time. Jelly’s Last Jam opened on Broadway in 1991 and was the first musical written and directed by an African-American that explored the contradictory experiences black performers faced in the entertainment industry. Although Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe (also seen as La Menthe), who came to be known as Jelly Roll Morton, was raised in a cultured, Creole home, speaking French and studying classical piano, he was disowned by his family after he was found playing bawdy music in a brothel. The show’s brilliant script was written by George C. Wolfe, who also wrote Bring in ’da Noise, Bring in ’da Funk, and Luther Henderson adapted Morton’s music. The poetic language and rousing music reveal Morton’s cultural ambivalence as well as his talents. At Le Petit, Tom Hook mimics Morton’s swinging style on the keyboard while directing a seven-piece band. The story opens at the end of Morton’s life, when he must deal with mistakes he has made, particularly casting aside his good friend Jack (Robert Diago DoQui) and lover Anita. Near death, he finds himself in a seedy club “somewhere between heaven and hell” with the mystical Chimney Man (Damien Moses), “concierge to your soul.” “Yes, he of diamond tooth ’n’ flashy threads; Yes, he who drinks from the vine of syncopation, but denies the black soil from which this rhythm was born,” Chimney Man says. L.G. Williams II plays the rebellious, young Morton, defying his Gran Mimi (Mikhala Iversen) and embarrassing the family by sneaking off to dance halls. The Hunnies — the fabulous dancers Traci Tolmaire, who choreographed the work, Jarrell Hamilton and Ebony Johnson — wildly jitterbug, which was all the rage in Harlem in the early 20th century. The narrative traces the evolution of jazz as Morton first learns about the blues from Buddy Bolden (Kebron Woodfin). Singing in Bolden’s club, Miss Mami (Tomeka L. Williams) belts out a stirring rendition of “Mississippi Water,” reminding Morton, “They don’t want you downtown, because just like yo’ ass, your face is brown.” A highlight of the show is Morton’s love interest, the “full-lipped and sweetlipped” Anita, performed by Idella Johnson, whose deep, sultry voice brings down the house in “Play the Music for Me.” Jelly’s Last Jam won several awards on Broadway, but its premise is undoubtedly better understood here in New Orleans. As Chimney Man says: “In telling the story of Jelly, ya gotta have grit to go with the gravy. Ya gotta have pain to go with the song.” — MARY RICKARD

THEATER & CABARET And the Ball and All. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www.rivertowntheaters.com — Ricky Graham’s comedy is about a hapless Carnival krewe’s misadventures. Tickets $30. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Debauchery. The Theatre at St. Claude, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 638-6326; www.thetheatreatstclaude.com — The live soap opera features an Uptown family with a downtown mom. Visit www.southernrep.com for details. Admission $10. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Eight Days a Week. Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 640-0333; www.cuttingedgetheater. com — The jukebox musical is a tribute to The Beatles. Tickets $22.50-$25. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. A Few Good Men. Delgado Community College, Tim Baker Theater, 615 City Park Ave. — The NOLA Project and Delgado Community College present a stage adaptation of the Aaron Sorkin drama. Visit www.nolaproject.com for details. Tickets $10-$30. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Jelly’s Last Jam. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre. com — The musical is based on the life of jazz musician Jelly Roll Morton. Tickets $15-$50. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. On an Average Day. Happyland Theater, 3126 Burgundy St. — Monica R. Harris, Matt Story and The Elm Theatre present John Kolvenbach’s play about two estranged brothers. Visit www.facebook. com/averagedaynola for details. Tickets $25. 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Reefer Madness, The Musical. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 4619475; www.rivertowntheaters.com — The Storyville Collective presents a musical adaptation of the 1936 cult film. Tickets $15-$30. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Thieves Playing Pool. St. Mary Majaks, 918 St. Mary St. — Christopher Givens directs the mystery about three thieves planning a robbery. Tickets $10-$15. 8 p.m. Friday and Sunday.

BURLESQUE & VARIETY Bad Girls of Burlesque. House of Blues, The Parish, 225 Decatur St., (504) 3104999; www.hob.com — The leather-clad burlesque troupe performs. 9 p.m. Friday. Bayou Blues Burlesque. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net — There are burlesque performances at the weekly show. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Friday. Big Deal Burlesque. Valiant Theatre & Lounge, 6621 St. Claude Ave, (504) 2988676; www.valianttheatre.com — Roxie le Rouge produces the burlesque, boylesque and circus arts show with a Led Zeppelin theme. 8 p.m. Sunday. Burlesque Ballroom. The Jazz Playhouse, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299; www. sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse — Trixie Minx and guests star in the late-night burlesque performance. 11 p.m. Friday. Fly Movement Salon. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.cafeistanbulnola.com — There are musical, circus arts and aerial acts at the variety show. Susi LaMilf hosts. 8 p.m. Tuesday.

DANCE The Art of Jazz. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 948-9998; www.marignyoperahouse. org — Choreographers Diogo de Lima, Nikki Hefko and Barbara Hayley present new pieces scored by local jazz musicians. Tickets $35, students and seniors $25. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday and Sunday. Bharata Natyam. Dance Quarter, 1719 Toledano St., (504) 897-0327; www. dancequarter.com — The South Indian classical dance program incorporates mythology, poetry and interpretive dance. Tickets $18-$23. 6 p.m. Saturday.

OPERA Sweeney Todd. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 1419 Basin St., (504) 525-1052; www.mahaliajacksontheater.com — New Orleans Opera Association presents the tale of a murderous barber. Tickets $38-$144. 8 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

COMEDY Bechdel Improv. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Abby St. Claire, Amber Loftis, Breanna Bietz, Rosie Berardino and Drew Bascle perform. 9 p.m. Thursday. Brown Improv. Waloo’s, 1300 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-6474; www.facebook.com/pages/thenewwaloos — New Orleans’ longest-running comedy group performs. 8 p.m. Tuesday. The group also performs at Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave.) at 7 p.m. Saturday. Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — Massive Fraud presents stand-up comedy. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Vincent Zambon and Mary-Devon Dupuy host a stand-up show. 8:30 p.m. Friday. Comedy Gold. House of Blues, Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda

STAGE hosts a stand-up showcase of local and traveling comics. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dean’s List. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Kaitlin Marone, Margee Green and Cyrus Cooper perform improv. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Go Ahead. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Kaitlin Marone and Shawn Dugas host a short lineup of alternative comics. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Good Joke/Bad Joke Bingo. Valiant Theatre & Lounge, 6621 St. Claude Ave, (504) 298-8676; www.valianttheatre.com — Shawn Wickens’ comedy show includes bingo-style audience participation. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Greetings, From Queer Mountain. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — LGBT comics perform. Tickets $8. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Hot Sauce. Voodoo Lounge, 718 N. Rampart St., (504) 304-1568 — Vincent Zambon and Leon Blanda host a comedy showcase. 8 p.m. Thursday. Knockout. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Two comedy acts compete to win an audience vote. 9:30 p.m. Monday. Local Uproar. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2185778; www.theallwayslounge.net — Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a comedy showcase with free food and ice cream. 8 p.m. Saturday. NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www. hiholounge.net — Duncan Pace hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Sunday. Permanent Damage. Bullet’s Sports Bar, 2441 A.P. Tureaud Ave., (504) 6694464 — Tony Frederick, Corey Mack and B-Dub host the weekly stand-up show. 8 p.m. Saturday. The Spontaneous Show. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www. barredux.com — Young Funny comedians host the comedy show and open mic with an anti-Valentine’s Day theme. Sign-up 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Tuesday. Stand-Up NOLA. Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., (504) 528-9569; www. thejoytheater.com — Tony Frederick, Leon Blanda, Matt Owens, Geneva Joy Hughes, Laura Meagher and Alex Luchun perform. Tickets $18.50-$28.50. 8:30 p.m. Friday. Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 865-9190; www.carrolltonstation.com — Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday. Unholy Open Mic. Babylon, 2917 Harvard Ave., Metairie, (504) 324-9961; www. facebook.com/babylonsportsbar — Kyle Smith hosts the open-mic comedy show. 6 p.m. Friday.

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The Original Classy Broad vs. the Exes. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — Alison Logan’s one-woman cabaret is about her ex-boyfriends. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Sunday. Spotlight New Orleans with John Calhoun. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 9401130; www.cafeistanbulnola.com — Devin Dewulf, Tee Eva Perry and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux are the guests on a Carnival-themed edition of the live talk show. Admission $10. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Strip Roulette. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2185778; www.theallwayslounge.net — Bella Blue produces the improvised burlesque competition. Admission $10. 11 p.m. Friday. A Thong of Ice and Fire. Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-2951; www.eiffelsociety.com — Society of Sin’s burlesque performance has a Game of Thrones theme. Tickets $10-$20. 8 p.m. and midnight Sunday. Whiskey & Rhinestones. Gravier Street Social, 523 Gravier St., (504) 941-7629; www.gravierstreetsocial.com — Bella Blue hosts a burlesque show. Visit www. thebellalounge.com for details. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Friday.

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TUESDAY 7 Art of Love Letters. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 5399600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — The craft happy hour has a Valentine’s Day theme. Admission $20, includes beer and wine. 6 p.m. History of Mardi Gras in Slidell. St. Tammany Parish Library, Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 893-6280; www.stpl.us — Historian Bonnie Vanney discusses Slidell Carnival traditions. 6 p.m. Kulturabend. Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org — Bethany Bultman’s lecture is “From Livery Stable to Abstract Expressionist: One Family’s Journey.” 7 p.m. LikeMinded Ladies. European Wax Center, 701 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 392-6652; www.waxcenter.com — Participants learn “The Art of the Selfie” with New Orleans photographer Frank Aymami. There are appetizers and cocktails. Tickets $10. 6:30 p.m. Muses-Inspired Shoe Workshop. Newcomb Art Museum, Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — A workshop series teaches participants to decorate shoes with glitter and other crafting supplies. Email tfriel@tulane.edu for details. Registration $40. 5:30 p.m. What’s Your Type? A Brief Introduction to Jungian Typology. Parker United Methodist Church, 1130 Nashville Ave., (504) 895-1222 — Thomas M. Welsh discusses the Myers-Briggs personality inventory. Participants should bring their personality test results. Tickets $15, students $10. 7:30 p.m. Women, Heart Health & Wine. Bin 428, 2801 Magazine St., (504) 269-6200; www. bin428.com — Touro hosts the women’s night out and wine tasting featuring infor-

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WEDNESDAY 8 Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Workshops address different aspects of financial preparation for retirement. 7 p.m. Frontiers in Astrophysics. Metairie Park Country Day School, 300 Park Road, (504) 849-3113; www.mpcds.com — Dr. Laura Danly discusses new discoveries in astrophysics, including gravitational waves and the next Hubble-style telescope. Free admission. 6 p.m. Intermediate Computer Classes. St. Tammany Parish Library, Covington Branch, 310 W. 21st Ave., Covington, (985) 893-6280; www.sttammany. lib.la.us/covington.html — The threeweek course covers intermediate adult computer skills. Call (985) 893-6280 to register. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Old Garden Rose Society. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www. jefferson.lib.la.us — Gardener Teresa Byington discusses new rose varieties. Free admission. 6:30 p.m. Queens, Goddesses, Yama-Yama Girls and Pussyfooters: Women and Carnival in New Orleans. Gallier House Museum, 1132 Royal St., (504) 525-5661; www. hgghh.org — Louisiana State Museum curator Karen Leatham’s talk covers 150 years of women’s Carnival traditions. There’s a short wine reception. Admission $7. 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY 9 Black Liberation in the Time of Trump. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 1229 Broadway St., (504) 862-3214;

FRIDAY 10 The Boat Show. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3663 — The Boat Show exhibits water craft from local and regional dealers. Visit www.boatshowneworleans.com for details. Tickets $10, kids $5. 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Got Gumbo? Cook-Off. Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 586-0300; www.sonesta.com/royalneworleans — United Way hosts the cooking competition, which features gumbo and desserts from several area restaurants.

Visit www.unitedwaysela.org/gumbo for details. Tickets $25. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Snow Full Moon Ecstatic Dance and Potluck. Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center, 2525 Burgundy St.; www.sanctuarynola.org — The ecstatic dance session is based on Balinese dance traditions; a potluck follows. Suggested donation $8-$20. 6:30 p.m. Vietnamese New Year Festival. Mary Queen of Vietnam Church, 14001 Dwyer Road — Mary Queen of Vietnam Church presents its annual three-day New Year festival featuring live music, Vietnamese food and vendors. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

SATURDAY 11 Church of Yoga Grand Opening. Church of Yoga, 1480 N. Rocheblave St. — There’s a second line, a free yoga class and live music at the studio’s grand opening. Free admission. 2 p.m. Critter Cinema. Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 368-5191; www.la-spca.org — Kids snuggle with kittens and puppies while watching movies. There’s pizza and popcorn. Email erica@ la-spca.org to register. Tickets $35. 6 p.m. Hollywood Thrift Sale. RicRACK Inc., 2359 St. Claude Ave.; www.ricracknola. com — Shoppers can purchase merchandise used in Hollywood films. There’s live music and a food truck. Free admission, VIP early entry $25. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. King Cake Tea. Windsor Court Hotel, Le Salon, 300 Gravier St., (504) 523-6000; www.windsorcourthotel.com/le-salon — A traditional tea service features king cake and Carnival-themed cocktails. Costumes encouraged. Adults $37, kids $27. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Krewe Delusion. French Quarter — The parade follows Krewe du Vieux. 7:30 p.m. Krewe du Vieux. French Quarter — Cartoonist Bunny Matthews is king of the satirical parade. 6:30 p.m. Mardi Gras Bead Sale. Arc of Greater New Orleans, 925 S. Labarre Road, Metairie, (504) 837-5105; www.arcgno.org — The organization for people with disabilities sells recycled beads, glass beads and a small selection of custom throws. 9 a.m. Mardi Gras Costume Sale. Kingpin, 1307 Lyons St., (504) 891-2373 — Costumes and accessories are sold. Noon to 5 p.m. NOLA Jerk Chicken Festival. Central City BBQ, 1201 S. Rampart St. — The

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www.tulane.edu — Representatives from BYP-100, STAND with Dignity, BreakOUT! and Junebug Productions are the panelists at a discussion of the black activist tradition in New Orleans. 6 p.m. Car Buying from Preparation to Negotiation. Junior League New Orleans, 4319 Carondelet St., (504) 891-5845; www.jlno. org — The seminar covers car buying tips geared toward women. 6:30 p.m. Chocolate Tasting. Madisonville Library, 1123 Main St., Madisonville, (985) 8454819; www.sttammany.lib.la.us — Acalli Chocolate owner Carol Morse leads a workshop and tasting that covers chocolate sourcing and manufacturing. Visit www.bit.ly/stplregister to register (recommended). 6 p.m. College Financial Planning. St. Tammany Parish Library, Causeway Branch, 3457 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-9779 — The workshop focuses on financial planning for families with sophomores, juniors and seniors. 6:30 p.m. Khentrul Rinpoche. Tibetan House, 4900 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 897-9339; www. tibetanhouse.com — The monk’s talk covers “The Key to Opening the Secret of the Mind.” Free admission. 7 p.m. The Secret of the Wine Glass. Standard Sales Gallery, 719 O’Keefe Ave. — Chris Hillin’s workshop covers how stemware affects the flavor of wine. Admission includes a set of four Riedel wine glasses. Visit www.secretsofthewineglass. eventbrite.com for details. Registration $100-$125. 6:30 p.m. The Underworld Above Ground. Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., (504) 4866331; www.lakelawnmetairie.com — Sally Asher discusses the final resting places of infamous New Orleanians. Free admission. 6:30 p.m.

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EVENTS inaugural festival fuses Jamaican musical and culinary traditions with the culture of New Orleans Carnival. There are reggae and brass bands, regional cuisine, drinks and arts and crafts vendors. Tickets $10. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. One Billion Rising Revolution. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac. org — The women’s solidarity event offers storytelling, community discussion and advocacy to end violence against women. Visit www.onebillionrising.org for details. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Studio. Mini Art Center, 341 Seguin St., Algiers, (504) 510-4747; www.miniartcenter.com — At weekend art workshops, kids learn to make recycled art self-portraits. Registration $5. Noon to 5 p.m. Parading and Mardi Gras Traditions as Resistance. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www. louisianastatemuseum.org/museums/ the-old-us-mint — The lecture on Carnival traditions with political tie-ins includes photographs, film clips and other media. Free admission. 1 p.m. Permaculture: Ecological Design for Farms and Homes. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www. zeitgeistnola.org — Alan Booker hosts the daylong permaculture workshop. Visit www.southboundgardens.com for details. Tickets $75-$85. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Perseverance: From Slavery to Civil Rights. First Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1228 Arts St., (504) 944-0504 — Family-friendly activities explore Louisiana African-American history from slavery though the Civil Rights movement. Free admission. Noon. Piety Street Market. The Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St., (504) 908-4741; www.612piety.com — More than 50 vendors offer art, jewelry, crafts, vintage clothes, collectibles, used books and flea market treasures at this monthly market. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rose Propagation Workshop. New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 4882896; www.neworleanscitypark.com — The class covers rose gardening basics in New Orleans. Registration $15. 10:30 a.m.

SUNDAY 12 Love of Rats Fundraiser. Comic Cafe, 2105 W. Thomas St., Hammond; www.facebook. com/comiccafehammond — For the Love of Rats Rescue’s event features gaming tournaments, vendors and an after-hours Cards Against Humanity tournament to benefit its small animal rescue initiatives. Noon to 3 p.m. NOLA Designer Costume Bazaar. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 948-9961; www.neworleanshealingcenter.org — The event features costumes and Carnival fashions from more than 20 designers. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Queens in Rare Form Drag Brunch. Rare Form, 437 Esplanade Ave., (504) 4023285; www.facebook.com/mojitosnola — The drag brunch features performances with a Valentine’s Day theme. 1 p.m. Reactive Rover Out and About. Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 368-5191; www.la-spca.org — Workshops

around the city build on training for reactive or anxious dogs. Visit www.la-spca. org/outandabout to register. Registration $25. Start times vary. Recycled Fashion Show. Rock ’n’ Bowl, 3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700; www.rocknbowl.com — Bridge House/ Grace House’s annual fundraising fashion show features thrift-store clothing transformed by local designers. There’s food, a silent auction featuring items modeled on the runway, a cash bar and entertainment. Tickets $25-$35. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

MONDAY 13 Medicare Boot Camp. Ochsner Medical Center North Shore, 100 Medical Center Drive, (985) 649-7070; www.ochsner.org — The free workshop discusses Medicare basics. Visit www.peopleshealth.com/ wellness to register. 10 a.m. Hidden Treasures of the Louisiana State Museum: Carnival Edition. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm.crt.state.la.us — Guided tours showcase the museum’s rarely seen collection of Carnival artifacts. Registration required. Tickets $25. 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. New Orleans Israeli Dancers. Starlight Ballroom, 5050 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 567-5090 — Participants learn Israeli folk dances. Partners not required. First visit free, regular admission $4. 7:30 p.m. Pleasure Center Night Market. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www. theallwayslounge.net — Fashion, costumes and jewelry are sold; there’s live music. 7 p.m. to midnight. Pumps and Pearls for Prevention. Harrah’s Hotel, 228 Poydras St., second floor ballroom, (504) 533-6000; www. harrahs.com — There are health screenings, prevention tips and heart healthy activities at the fair hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Participants may compete in a “fierce pumps” competition recognizing the most creative shoes. Proceeds benefit American Heart Association. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

FARMERS MARKETS Covington Farmers Market. Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington — The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, plants and music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Crescent City Farmers Market. Citywide — The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including Tulane University Square (200 Broadway St.) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday; French Market 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday; the American Can Apartments (3700 Orleans Ave.) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and in the CBD (at 750 Carondelet St.) 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. CRISP Farms Market. CRISP Farms Market, 1330 France St.; www.facebook. com/crispfarms — The urban farm offers greens, produce, herbs and seedlings. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. French Market. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www.frenchmarket. org — The historic French Quarter market offers local produce, seafood, herbs, baked goods, coffee and prepared foods. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

EVENTS WORDS Alexandrea Weis. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 455-5135; www.barnesandnoble.com — The author signs her romance novel Blackwell. 2 p.m. Saturday. Beth D’Addono. Hubbell Library, 725 Pelican Ave., (504) 322-7479; www. neworleanspubliclibrary.org — The author presents 100 Things to Do in New Orleans Before You Die. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Bradley Spinelli. Faulkner House Books, 624 Pirate’s Alley, (504) 524-2940; www. wordsandmusic.org — The author reads from and signs his new mystery The Painted Gun. 3 p.m. Sunday. Brian Costello. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop. com — The author signs Carnival in Louisiana: Celebrating Mardi Gras from the French Quarter to the Red River. 2 p.m. Sunday. Carl A. Brasseaux and Donald W. Davis. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com — The authors discuss and sign Ain’t There No More: Louisiana’s Disappearing Coastal Plain. 6 p.m. Thursday. Kara Martinez Bachman. Maple Street Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www.maplestreetbookshop. com — The author reads from and signs Kissing the Crisis: Field Notes on FoulMouthed Babies, Disenchanted Women, and Careening into Middle Age. 6 p.m. Wednesday. Lisa Carey. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 8952266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — Carey will be in conversation with local author Tom Piazza and signs her novel The Stolen Child. 6 p.m. Thursday. Pamela D. Arcenaux. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com — The author discusses and signs Guidebooks To Sin: The Blue Books of Storyville, New Orleans. 6 p.m. Tuesday. She also reads at Maple Street Book Shop (7529 Maple St.) 6 p.m. Thursday. Robert Child. National World War II Museum, U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.nationalww2museum.org — The writer’s talk is based on his recent book about black American soldiers lost in World War II. There’s also a book signing. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Tad Bartlett and Casey Lefante. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www. jefferson.lib.la.us — The writers read from current work. 7 p.m. Thursday.

SPORTS New Orleans Pelicans. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Girod St., (504) 5873663; www.neworleansarena.com — New Orleans Pelicans play the Utah Jazz. 7 p.m. Wednesday. World Armwrestling League. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/neworleans — The league’s “Southern Classic: Battle in the Bayou” tournament features male and female competitors. Admission $20. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

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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 Saturday. Gretna Farmers Market. Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, (504) 361-1822 — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 25 vendors offering fruits and vegetables, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, honey and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Grow Dat Farm Stand. Grow Dat Youth Farm, New Orleans City Park, 150 Zachary Taylor Drive, (504) 377-8395; www.growdatyouthfarm.org — Grow Dat Youth Farm sells its produce. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Hollygrove Market. Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., (504) 483-7037 — The urban farm operates a daily fresh market. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Marche Creole Community Market. ArtEgg Studios, 1001 S. Broad St., (504) 822-4002; www.artegg.com — There’s organic produce, prepared foods, locally produced crafts and art for sale at the market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market, 922 Teche St., Algiers, (504) 362-0708; www.oldalgiersharvestfreshmarket.com — Produce and seafood are available for purchase. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. ReFresh Project Community Garden Farmers Market. ReFresh Project, 300 N. Broad St.; www.broadcommunityconnections.org — The weekly Monday market offers local produce, homemade kimchi, cocoa-fruit leather, pesto and salad dressing. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. Rivertown Farmers Market. Rivertown, 400 block of Williams Boulevard, Kenner, (504) 468-7231; www.kenner.la.us — The market features fruits, vegetables, dairy products, preserves and cooking demonstrations. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Sankofa Mobile Market. Lower 9th Ward Community Center, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave. — The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The truck also stops at 6322 St. Claude Ave. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday. 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. Saturday. Vietnamese Farmers Market. Vietnamese Farmers Market, 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd. — Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early morning market. 5 a.m. Saturday.

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Servers, Line Cooks, Hosts, Food Runners, Dishwashers and Bussers Apply in person at 3226 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70115 or send resume to: dreamam@creolecuisine.com

Servers and Hosts needed! Boulevard American Bistro strives to bring high-quality, consistent American fare to the city. We are eager to provide upscale food and service to this market by hiring outgoing, excited individuals who thrive on working in a team-oriented environment. We are looking for energetic, motivated individuals who pride themselves on the service they provide to each guest they cross paths with. Hospitality is about creating relationships with guests and inviting people back into our home here at Boulevard American Bistro! Please apply Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 4:30. Our management team conducts on-the-spot interviews, so we request that all applicants apply in business attire. If unavailable, please send resume to: dreamam@creolecuisine.com or call the restaurant at (504) 889-2301 to schedule an appointment. Boulevard American Bistro • 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Suite 1 • Metairie, LA 70006

We are a local Successful and Growing Restaurant Group and currently seeking Service Managers and Kitchen Managers Attention to service and guest hospitality are paramount. We are looking for the best managers throughout the New Orleans area! Are you a leader with an eye for talent, strong work ethic, and drive to succeed? We strive for guest service excellence with family core values of Integrity, Commitment, Generosity, & Fun – if this fits you, then you are the key to success!

Applicants with two years dining experience should send resume to dreamam@creolecuisine.com

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS! We are always looking for additions to our wonderful team! Hospice volunteers are special people who make a difference in the lives of patients and families affected by terminal illness. Interested in a future medical career? Get on our exciting new track! Many physicians and nurses receive their first taste of the medical field at Canon.

To become a hospice volunteer, call Paige at 504-818-2723 Ext. 3006

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Broussard’s is looking for individuals who want to help create an incredible dining experience. Successful applicants will be able to learn quickly, have an eye for detail, a great attitude and a smile to match. Applicants with two years dining experience should send resume to dreamam@creolecuisine.com Integrity - Commitment - Generosity - Fun 819 Rue Conti • New Orleans

Tommy’s Cuisine is NOW HIRING Service Managers & Sous Chefs

NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER

Kingfish is seeking experienced, service oriented professionals who enjoy extending gracious hospitality to others in a fine dining atmosphere. Servers, Bartenders and Line Cooks with two years experience should apply. Please send your resume to: dreamam@creolecuisine.com