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IanKarmelperformsMarch8-9atJunkDrawerCoffee

IANKARMELHASBEENSPENDINGALOT OFTIMEoverthelastyearortwofiguringhimselfout.

Thecomedianand“AllFantasy Everything”(“AFE”)podcasthost cameoutofthepandemicmarried, downnearly200poundsandreally missingstand-upcomedy.Butasthe co-headwriterfor“TheLateLate ShowwithJamescorden,”Karmel’s workschedulewouldn’tallowformore thansporadicstand-updatesinplaces likeLosAngeles,wherehelives,orhis hometowninPortland,Oregon.

Whencordenannouncedhewas ending“TheLateLateShow”inspring 2023,Karmelexpectedhe’duse themomentumtogoontothenext writinggig—buttheshow’sendran intothebrickwalloftheWritersGuild ofAmericastrike.hesuddenlyhada chancetositandthinkaboutwhathe wanted.Karmeldecidedtothrowhimselfbackintostand-upinabigway.

“Allofasudden,Iwaslikeanew person,”Karmelsays.“Ihadthisnew identity.Allofmyoldtricksdidn’treally workonstageanymore,soIhadthis opportunitytoalmostbuildmyselfup againasastand-upcomedian.AsI’ve beenlearningaboutmynewidentity justasaperson,ingeneral,I’vebeen simultaneouslytryingtocreatethatasa stand-upcomedian.”

Karmelhasbeenhittingtheroad hardthelastfewmonthsandcomes throughNewOrleansFriday,March8, andSaturday,March9,forfourshows atJunkDrawercoffeewithcomedian and“AllFantasyEverything”co-host SeanJordan.Theshowsarepresented bySportsDrink,aNewOrleanspodcast networkandeventproducerplanning weeklycomedyshowsintheintimate spaceatMagazineandToledanostreets.

TheNewOrleansdateswillbeamong thelastwarm-upshowsforKarmel beforeherecordsanewspecialon March23inPortland.It’sbeen9years sincethereleaseofhishour-longalbum “9.2onPitchfork,”butKarmelhas recordedshortersetsforNetflix’s“The comedyLineup”andhasperformedon “conan”and“TheLateLateShow.”

KarmelgrewupinBeaverton,a suburbofPortland,andfellinlovewith stand-upasakidafterseeingEddie Izzard’s“DresstoKill,”hesays—while stuckintheroomonafamilytripto Mexicowithabadsunburnandafter drinkingunfilteredtapwater

Inhis20s,Karmeltookoffina stackedPortlandscenethatalso

includedcomicslikeJordan, ronFunches,ShaneTorres, AmyMillerandZakToscani, andhewroteaweeklycolumn, “PortlandAsFuck,”forthealtweeklyPortlandMercuryand didpost-gamecommentaryfor thePortlandTrailblazers.

In2013,Karmelrelocatedto LosAngelesandbeganwriting for“chelseaLately.”Thenin 2015,hebecameafounding writeron“TheLateLate Show,”whereheroseoverthe show’sruntoco-headwriter andon-airsidekicktocorden

Thenextyear,Karmel launched“AFE,”apodcast whereKarmel,co-hosts JordanandDavidGborie,and aguestfantasydraftanything andeverythingfromtheworld ofpopculture

With380episodesunder theirbelt,the“GoodVibes Gang”—thesincerenickname listenershavelovinglydubbed thehostingtrio—andtheirguests havedraftedtopicslikeactionmovie stars(withcomedianDougBenson), fictionallawyers(withKyleKinaneand ShaneTorres),guiltypleasures(with sportscommentatorKatieNolan)and “thingsyouwouldtellyouryounger self”(withNewOrleans-borncomedianSeanPatton).

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asuddenIcouldn’tdoalotofthose [self-deprecating]jokes.Ididn’treally knowwhoIwas.Theaudiencedidn’t knowwhoIwas.”

Sleater-Kinney

CarrieBrownsteinandCorinTucker recentlyreleased“Littlerope,”their 11thstudioalbumtogetherasindie rockiconsSleater-Kinneyandtheir fourthsincereunitingin2014.They arenowontourandplayNewOrleans at8p.m.Friday,March8,attheJoy Theater.Ticketsare$36.75viathejoytheater.com.

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“Iguessyouneedtobecarefulabout monetizingyourhobbies,buttheextra friendshipsI’vemadethrough‘AFE’ andthewayI’vebeenabletostay intouchwithSeanandDavid...it’s beautiful,”Karmelsays.“ThethingI’ve earnestlylovedabout‘AFE,’Ithinkit soundslikewe’rejusthangingoutand bullshittingbecausewe’rejusthanging outandbullshitting.”

Karmelisalargeguy:heis6-foot-3 andwasmorethan400poundsbylate 2019.Earlyinthepandemichesetout totakebettercareofhishealthand beganlosingweight,droppingaround 200poundsinthelastfewyears.Ithas changedthewayhemovesthroughthe world—andithadanunexpectedeffect onhiscomedy,hesays

Gettingbackonstageafterthepandemicwasn’tthesmoothest.

“WhenIfirstgotbackoutthere,I waslikeababygiraffe,”Karmelsays.“I wascommunicatingwiththebrain ofthispersonwhohadbeenfatand identifyingmyselfviathat,inadditiontoalotofotherways,andallof

Karmelquicklygothisfeetunderneath himandhasbeenbuildingasetthat’s immediatelyrelatabletoalotofpeople comingoutofthepandemicintheir30s

“Thecommonthreadrunningthrough thishourofmaterialistheideathatI feeltooyoungtobethisold,”hesays.

“I’mnoteven40yearsoldyet,I’min my30s,butit’scrazyhowithappened. IheardaVampireWeekendsongina bloodpressurecommercialtheother day,andIwaslike,‘Ohno,I’mhere.’”

Alongwiththenewspecial,Karmel alsohasabookontheway.Writtenwith hissister,AlisaKarmel,“T-ShirtSwim club”isacollectionofessaysabout growingupfatinathinperson’sworld Itincludeshisobservationsaboutthe charactersFatBastardandJabbathe hutt,prediabetesandhavinggoutin his20s,andasthetitleimplies,the universalexperienceofwearingat-shirt inthepool.ThebookisoutJune11via rodaleBooks.

IanKarmelandSeanJordanperformat 7p.m.and9:30p.m.Friday,March8, andSaturday,March9,atJunkDrawer Coffee.Ticketsare$20viasportsdrink. eventbrite.com

Hip-hopartistKr3wcialandsinger-songwriterCharmTaylorhavespent thelastfewmonthsparticipatinginthe NewOrleansMuseumofArt’screative Assembly,aprogramthatinviteslocal artiststoengagewiththemuseum’s collectionstoinspirenewprojects.On Wednesday,March6,Kr3wcialand Taylorwilldebuttheircollaboration “UrbanMosaics,”anexplorationof NewOrleans’neighborhoodsthrough hip-hopandvisualart.Kr3wcialwill bejoinedbykeyboardistYahelYisreal, guitaristTJNathanandbassistJemila Dunham,andTaylorwillbebackedby keyboardistLaurenFullerandproducersSaintAmethystandWinoWilly.The performancestartsat7p.m.andispart ofmuseumadmission,whichisfreefor LouisianaresidentsonWednesdays. Findmoreinfoatnoma.org

WednesdayattheSquare

BigSam’sFunkyNationheadlines thekickofftotheWednesdayat theSquarespringconcertseriesin LafayetteSquareonMarch6.Sierra GreenandtheGiantsalsoperform.The freeconcertsalsofeatureanartmarket andfoodanddrinkvendors.Theevents runfrom5-8p.m.onWednesdaysfrom March6throughMay8.Visitylcwats. comforinformation.

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NewOrleans’JoyClarkgotthe spotlightatthisyear’sInternational FolkMusicAwardsduringa tributetosinger-songwriter Tracychapman,whoreceived aLifetimeAchievementAward. clarkperformedakillerversionof chapman’s“GiveMeOnereason” withbackingbyfolkrockbandThe SteelWheels.NewOrleans-based musicianAlyndaSegarra,who performsashurrayfortheriff raff,alsoreceivedThePeople’s VoiceAward

TheFaubourgMarignyofNewOrleans isfullofshort-termrentals.

Cimafunk,theAfro-cubanfunk powerhousewhonowcallsNew Orleanshome,recentlyperformed attheWhitehouseaspartofa BlackhistoryMonthcelebration focusedonAfro-Latinoheritage cimafunkwasjoinedbyhisband’s saxophonistKaterinLlerena.In additiontoperforming,cimafunk participatedinapaneldiscussion. cimafunkwillsoonbethefirst cuban-bornmusiciantoplay coachellabeforereturningtoNew Orleansforthisyear’sJazzFest

Federaljudgerulesinfavor ofcity’sshort-termrentalrules

AFEDERALJUDGETUESDAYDISMISSED SHORT-TERMRENTALOWNERS’and operators’keychallengestothe residentialSTrrulestheNewOrleans citycouncilpassedlastyearina long-awaitedrulingthatcouldmajorly affectthecity’shousingmarket

belimitedtooneperperson.Byonly allowinga“naturalperson”toownan STrcouncilmembershopedtoclose aloopholeandpreventoneperson fromowningseveralSTrsunder differentcompanynames.

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Gov.JeffLandry

signedanexecutiveorderin Februaryallowingmanufacturing companiestoreceivelucrative propertytaxexemptionswithout havingtocreatejobsinLouisiana. Previously,jobcreationwasa requirementforacompanyto takepartintheIndustrialTax ExemptionProgram(ITEP),but accordingtoLandry,theprogram “isaboutcapitalinvestment.Itis notaboutjobcreating.”

U.S.DistrictJudgeIvanLemelle ruledthatthecityrequiringan operatortoliveonsiteisfairgame, asisforbiddingcorporationsfrom owningresidentialSTrs.Italso upheldthecitylimitingthenumber ofSTrpermitsthecitygivesoutper sideofacityblockandthelottery systemusedtodeterminewhogets thelimitedpermits.

“We’vebeenfightingfromthe beginningtostopcorporationsfrom takingoverourresidentialneighborhoods,andthisrulingvindicatesour effortstoprotectNewOrleanians,” councilPresidenthelenaMoreno saidinastatement.

Underthenewrules,onlyindividualscouldownanSTr,andthey’d

Therulingdoesallowsome additionalcircumstancesinwhich peopleorentitieswhoarenotthe directownerofapropertycanhave STrs.Therulingalsoallowstrusts torunSTrs,forinstance,aswellas so-called“usufructs,”alegaltermof artwhichreferstoapersonwhohas controlofapropertybutmaynot ownit.Thatcouldmeanaperson whosespousediesbutwhosepropertygoestoatrustinthenameof thechildren.

Thecouncilrewrotetherulesfor STrsinresidentialareaslastyear, intendedasacompromiseonpreviousrulesstruckdownbycourts

AjudgeagreedwiththeSTrownersinapreviousrulingthatrequiring anownertoliveontheproperty

Thiswascalculatedbytracking18vendors onthecrawfishAppwithina10-mileradius ofNewOrleans.Thepriceislowerthanlast week’saverageof$7.33.Butitisstillsignificantlyhigherthanpreviousseasons.Local crawfishareinshortersupplydueto2023’s extremeweather.

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discriminatedagainstout-of-state propertyowners.Thecouncilcameup withtheon-siteoperatorrequirement asaworkaround.

Butjustasthecitywasrollingout thenewsystemlastAugust,Lemelle orderedthecitytostopmoving forwardwiththenewrulesuntilhe decidediftheywereconstitutional. That,inturn,createdessentiallyan STrfree-for-allwithillegallistings skyrocketingamidthelackofcity enforcement.BytheendofJanuary, thereweresixtimesasmanylistings thanvalidpermits.

FollowingTuesday’sruling,council VicePresidentJPMorrellvowed thatthecouncilwouldworkwiththe DepartmentofSafetyandPermitsand theregulatoryofficeinchargeofSTrs “toensureourexistingrulesareimplementedswiftlyandthatallillegalSTrs areshutdownassoonaspossible.”

MorrellalsotoldGambitWednesday thecouncilwillhavetodetermineif thepermitlottery,whichhadalready begun,willneedtostartoverinlight oftherulingincludingtrustsand“usufruct”occupants.

howlongthoseruleswillbeinplace isunclear.Theplaintiffs’lawyersaid shewillappealthedecision,andifthe circuitcourtweretoputanewholdin placependingthatdecision,thecity’s rulescouldonceagainbecomeunenforceable,atleasttemporarily Therulingalsodoesnotimpact commerciallypermittedSTrs,which havebecomeincreasinglysoughtafter byownersnowthatresidentiallyzoned areashavetighterregulations.Many neighborhoodsinNewOrleansare zonedsuchthatpropertieswhichare homescanstillqualifyforthesesortsof permits,whichopponentsoftheindustryhavewarnedisasignificantloophole theindustrycanuse.—KayleePoche

Legislaturepasses permitlessconcealed carrybill,othercriminal justicemeasures

LOUISIANARESIDENTS18ANDOLDER

WILLSOONBEALLOWEDtocarry concealedhandgunswithoutapermit afterlegislationreceivedfinalpassage fromhouselawmakerslastweek.

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Thebill,passedbythestatehouse andSenate,willnowheadtoGov. JeffLandry’sdeskforhissignature.If signed,thelawwouldgointoeffect onJuly4.

ThedecisioncameasLouisiana lawmakersstarttowrapupthespeciallegislativesessiononcrimecalled byLandryandpreparetogivefinal

Gov.JeffLandry

approvetoaslew oflegislationthat willdrastically changethestate’s criminaljustice system

Lawmakers passedaraft ofmeasures duringthespecial session,includingmeasures reducingtheageatwhichminorscan betriedasanadult,andatpresstime wereexpectedtoexpandthewaysin whichthedeathpenaltycanbecarried out,effectivelyeliminateparoleand restricttimeoffforgoodbehavior andexpandingqualifiedimmunity shieldsforpoliceandgunowners, amongothers.—JuliaGuilbeau/ TheTimes-Picayune

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LOUISIANACONSISTENTLYRANKSAMONG THENATION’SDEADLIESTSTATESfromgun violence.Formostof thepastdecade,only Mississippihadmore deathsfromfirearms thanourstate.

Thatstatisticalone shouldpromptourlawmakerstopasslegislation thatkeepsgunsoutof thehandsofpeople nottrainedandmature enoughtousethem responsibly,butthey reliablydotheopposite.

Lastweek,duringGov. JeffLandry’sspecialsessiononcrime, legislatorshastilyandoverwhelmingly approvedSenateBill1bystateSen. BlakeMiguez,r-NewIberia.

EffectiveJuly4,thenewlawwill allowany“law-abiding”person18or oldertocarryaconcealedhandgunin Louisiana—withoutapermitorany trainingwhatsoever.

That’sasignificantchangefrom existinglaw,whichrequiresaconcealed-carrypermit,aminimumageof 21andlive-firetraining.

Miguez’sbilldoesn’tdefine “law-abiding.”It’sjustatalkingpoint. Effectively,hisbillletsanyonewho isnotaconvictedfelonorjudicially declaredincompetentcarryaconcealedhandgun.

Asappliedto18-to-21-year-olds,it includesyouraverageoversexed,emotionallynot-yet-fullyformedhighschool senior—andhisorherconsequentially obtuse,potentiallyill-temperedfriends, cousinsandoldersiblings howmanyofthemdoyouthinkwill knoworfollowthebill’slimitationson wheretheycanpackheat?

Inrecentyears,similarconcealed-carrybillseitherfailedtopass orwerevetoedbythen-Gov.JohnBel Edwards,whocomesfromalonglineof sheriffs.Thisyear,thankstoLandry’s staunchsupport,Miguez’sbillsailed throughbothlegislativechambers. Butlawmakersdidn’tstopthere. TheyalsopassedMiguez’sSenateBill 2,whichgrantsimmunityfromcivil damagesifsomeonewithaconcealed carrypermitshootsandinjuresorkills a“perpetrator.”

Miguezsaysthatwillencourage peoplewhocarryconcealedhandguns togettrainingandpermits.

Maybe.

Thismuchiscertain:SB2doesnot define“perpetrator”—andthatopens aPandora’sbxofpotentialabuses.

“Basically,themessageis,‘Keep shooting.Emptytheclip,’”saidformer staterep.JoeMarino,ano-party independentfromGretnaandacriminaldefenseattorney.“Iftheperson youshootcan’ttestifyandthereare nootherwitnesses,youcanclaim self-defense.”

Feelsafernow?

MarinoaddedthatSB1,theso-called “constitutionalcarry”law,willactually makelawenforcementofficers’jobs moredangerous.

“Apoliceofficerfriendtoldmethat goingforward,copscanassumepeople maybelegallypackingguns,”Marino said.“Eveninroutinetrafficstops, everyonewillbeaskedtostepoutof thecarandplacetheirhandsonthe hood.Everyonewillbepatteddown forofficersafety.”

Andincaseyou’rewondering,I’ma lifelongoutsdoorsmanandresponsible gunowner.Ibelievesafetythrough trainingisthemostimportantruleof gunownership.Idon’thaveaconcealed-carrypermit,butIgotthetraininganywaybecauseIdon’twantblood onmyhands.

requiringsuchtrainingtocarrya concealedhandgundoesn’tviolatethe SecondAmendment.

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n Southern University LawCenter,J.D., 1999

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Thegood,thebad andtheLandry

LASTWEEKSAW TWOGOVERNMENTALDECISIONSTHAT WILLHAVESIGNIFICANTrepercussions onNewOrleanians —thefirstonour qualityoflife,the secondonourright toself-governance. Thefirstdecision camefromafederal judge,thesecond fromGov.Jeff Landry’soffice

First,thegood news:Afteraprotractedlegalbattle betweenthecity andsomeshorttermrentaloperators,U.S.District JudgeIvanLemelleupheldthecity ordinanceregulatingresidentialSTrs, includingtheuseofalotterysystem forprospectiveoperators.

Peopleonbicyclesride pastarowofSTRson GovernorNichollsSt.

Lemelle’srulingwasaneartotal, andwelcome,winforthecity,which hadbeenstymiedinitseffortsto regulateSTrsduringthelengthycourt challenge.Predictably,theperiodof laxenforcementallowedbadactorsto runroughshodoverNewOrleans’most vulnerableneighborhoods.Thislawlessperiodwassooutofcontrolthat, atthestartoftheMardiGrasseason thisyear,thereweresixtimesmore listingsthancitypermitsforSTrs

Longbeforethecourtchallenge, however,MayorLaToyacantrell’s administrationallowedbadfaithSTr operatorstoflouttheruleswithimpunity.That,inturn,causedproperty valuesandrentstosoarinhistoric andhistoricallyBlack—neighborhoods likeTreme,displacingmanylongtime residents.Theerosionofhistoric neighborhoodshitthe5thand7th Wardsparticularlyhard.Inthoseand otherareas,it’snotuncommontohave fiveorsixSTrs,legalorotherwise,on asingleblock

WhilemanylocalSTroperators followtherules,theindustryisdominatedbyout-of-stateindividualsand corporationswhoseeNewOrleans’ historicneighborhoodsasaresource ripeforstripmining.Thankfully, Lemelle’srulingallowsthecouncilto limitthenumberofSTrsonasingle block,anditaffirmsthecity’sauthority toregulatecorporateowners.

Therulingisamajorwinforthe NewOrleanscitycouncil,particularly

councilVicePresidentJPMorrell, whotooktheleadinreininginSTr scofflaws.Still,significantissues remain,mostnotablythecommercial permittingsystem—andgettingthe administrationtoenforcethelaw.

Now,thebadnews:OnFeb.27, Landryannouncedanewtaskforceto “review”operationsoftheSewerage& WaterBoard(S&WB)andrecommend “reforms”forlawmakerstoenact.It’s notable—andunfortunate—thatnone ofthetaskforce’s14memberswillbe appointedbythecouncil,themayor, consumergroups,communitygroups orenvironmentalorganizations

Yes,theS&WBneedsmajor reforms.Andyes,theagencyisa hybridentity—createdbythestate butmostlyappointedbythemayor andsubjecttosomecitycouncil oversight.ThosefactsmakeLandry’s taskforcelookliketheprecursorto anotherpowergrab,thisoneaimedat takingcontroloftheS&WB.

Morrellwasquicktopointoutthat Flint,Michigan,presentsacautionary taleofwhatcangohorriblywrong whenapoliticallyhostilestategovernmenttakescontrolofamajority-Black city’swaterutility.

NewOrleanshasproblemsaplenty, butstateaidshouldcomeintheform ofadditionalresourcesandreforms thatwillbenefitcityresidents—not stripthemoflocalcontrol.

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HeyBlake, WhileattendingMassatSt. LouisCathedral recently,we admiredthe beautifulartworkontheceilingaswellasthe largepainting abovethealtar. Whatcanyoutell usaboutthehistoryofboth?

Dearreader,

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St.LouisCathedral

ThemuralabovethemainaltarofSt. Louiscathedraldepictsthecatholic saintforwhomtheedificeisnamed: KingLouisIX,knownasSt.Louis,King ofFrance.Itdepictshimannouncing theSeventhcrusade.Occurringfrom 1248to1254,thiswasthefirstoftwo unsuccessfulcrusades,orholywars, ledbyKingLouisIXinwhichchristians aimedtoreclaimfromMuslimcontrol theareaoftheMiddleEastknownas theholyLand.

AccordingtoahistoryofthecathedralbySamuelWilsonJr.andLeonard V.huber,thepaintingwasdoneby Erasmehumbrechtin1872.hisworkis oncanvasattachedtotheplasterwall. heretouchedhisworkin1891.Ithas beenrestoredonseveraloccasions, includingin1918and1938

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humbrechtalsopaintedthemurals onthecathedral’sceiling.Theydepict variousscenesfromthelifeofJesus christ,aswellasthefourevangelists (SaintsMatthew,Mark,LukeandJohn) andSt.Michael.TheLatinphrasesin thescenestranslateto“Beholdthe LambofGodwhotakesawaythesins oftheworld”and“Feedmylambs, feedmysheep.”TheLatinphrasein theceilingabovethealtar—“Sanctus, Sanctus,Sanctus,DominusDeus Sabaoth”—isheardintheprayerthe “Sanctus,”translatingto“holy,holy, holy,LordGodofhosts.”

Amongtheprojectsinvolvedinthe $75millionrestorationeffortunderwayatthecathedralisacomplete removal,reconstructionandrestorationofthemainceilingand itsmurals.

FIFTYYEARSAGOTHISWEEK,NEWORLEANSFIRSTBECAMEANNBATOWNwhen theNationalBasketballAssociationannouncedthecreationofthefranchisethat wouldbecometheNewOrleansJazz.OnMarch7,1974,NBAcommissioner WalterKennedyannouncedthattheleaguewasawardingits18thfranchisetoa nine-mangroupledbyFredrosenfeldofBeverlyhills.hisgroup,whichincluded severalLouisianainvestors,paid$6.15millionfortheexpansionteamtobelocated inNewOrleans.

AccordingtotheStates-Item,acontesttonametheteamreceivedmorethan 6,500entries.InJune1974,theNewOrleansJazzwasselectedasthewinner. Otherfinalistsincludedthecrescents,Pilots,cajuns,BluesandDeltas.Following themusicaltheme,the“j”intheteam’slogowasaneighthnote.Withanodto MardiGras,theteam’scolorswerepurple,greenandgold

Theteam’smostsuccessfulearlymovewasanNBADrafttradewiththe Atlantahawksknownas“theLouisianaPurchase.”TheJazzlanded“PistolPete” Maravich,theformerLSUstarknownascollegebasketball’sall-timeleadingscorer whobecamethefaceofthelocalfranchise.

OnOctober25,1974,theJazzappearedintheirfirsthomegameattheMunicipal Auditorium,playinggamesthereandattheLoyolaUniversityFieldhousebefore movingtotheSuperdomeonceitopenedin1975.In1979,sluggishticketsalesand schedulingproblemsattheDomewerecitedbyteamownersasreasonformoving theteamtoSaltLakecity,Utah

TheNBAreturnedtoNewOrleansin2002whenthecharlottehornets relocatedhere.Tenyearslater,thehornetswerepurchasedbySaintsowner TomBenson.NowownedbyBenson’swidowGayle,theteamwasrenamedthe Pelicansin2013.

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TheyAll You Foor asked TheyAll YouFor asked TheyAll YouFor asked Wespent theafternoonwith orangutans, andyoucan, too

Theword “Orangutan” comesfrom theMalay words “oranghutan” meaning, “human of theforest.”

JOURNALISTSOFTENMUSTWRITE DEPRESSINGSTORIES.Butthankfullythat’snotalwaysthecase. Infact,whenthejobhasitsperks, itreallyhasitsperks.

Likewhentwoofus,both devotedfollowersoftheAudubon Institute’sInstagrampage,sawthe zoowasofferingbehind-the-scenes “WildEncounters”andbegged oureditortoletushangoutwith orangutansforanafternoon—andhe somehowagreed.

Yousee,orangutansareourRoman Empire.Wethinkaboutthemdaily. Theyareintelligent,lessquickto angerthanotherapes—andmost importantly,theydon’tseemtotake lifetooseriously.Theybuildforts, pullmischievouspranksandeven createmakeshiftsuperherocapes outoftarpsbeforeswingingfrom branches.Basically,theyspendtheir

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daysbeingawesome,engagingin awesomeactivities.

TheWildEncountersareintended togivevisitorsacloserlookattheir intricatelivesandachancetolearn aboutthecarethatgoesintokeepingthemsafeandhealthy.Audubon staffalsouseitasanopportunityto talkabouttheexistentialchallenges theseanimalsfaceinthewildand conservationeffortstohelpkeep theirspeciesaround.

Unlikesomeotheranimal-related excursionsthatcanseemexploitive, theencounterwasopt-inforthe orangutans,meaningtheycould hangoutsideiftheyweren’tinthe moodtomeetfansbackstage.And beforeyouask,no,youcan’thugthe orangutans,oreventouchthem.No matterhowveryhuggabletheymay look,theyarestillverywildandVERY stronganimals.

Afterafalsestartthanksto freezingtemperaturesearlierin themonth,wesettledonJan.24, 2024—whichwillforevergodownin historyasKayleeandSarahPlayed withOrangutansDay—tohangwith babyRouxandtherestofAudubon’s Sumatranorangutangangandfeed thembite-sizedchunksofpeaches.

Themorningof,wehadsome jitters.Wouldtheorangutanslike ouroutfits?Wouldtheylaughatour jokes?Wouldtheypickuponour fanaticvibes?

UponfranticallyGoogling,“What colorsdoorangutanslike?”Sarah learnedthatsomeorangutansare drawntogingers,includingone inAustraliawhowasreportedly obsessedwithNicoleKidmanand keptphotosofherastreasuresin hisenclosure

MenariandRoux PHOTOPROVIDEDBY THEAUDUBON ZOO

MenariandRoux

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AfterSarahcontemplateddying herhairred,wewentondown totheAudubonZooforaspecial behindthesceneslookatour favoriteanimals.

Behindtheorangutanexhibitis aprivateroomconnectedtothe enclosure,wheretheanimalshave theoptiontogoatanypointduring theday.It’swherezookeepers checktheorangutans’vitalsand givethemmedicineandfood,a sortofVIProom,ifyouwill.

Afterweproperlysanitized,zoo staffersgaveusafewgroundrules beforeweenteredtheroom:Stay behindtheyellowline,wearmasks becauseorangutanscancatch Covid,andundernocircumstances shouldyoutrytotakeanyofthe orangutanshomewithyou,no matterhowadorabletheyare Itwouldhavebeendifficult, anyways,withmetalbarsextendingfromthefloortotheceiling andall.Butwewereimmediately transfixedasourknowledgeable zookeepersintroducedustoour newbestfriends

Assessingthepolyamorous familydynamicswasataskin itself.There’sonemaleorangutan, Jambi,whofathered4-year-old BulanwithFeliz,3-year-oldMadu withReese,andmostrecently, 2-year-oldRouxwithMenari.Not following?There’safamilytreeat theexhibittohelpyoukeepup. Iforangutanscouldtalk,this wouldbeaninterestingsitcom—or betteryet,atelenovela.

Sumatranorangutansareactuallyfarmoresocialthanscientistsoriginallythought.Though themaleslivemoresolitarylives, femaleorangutanshavecomplex socialnetworksandhaveeven beenknowntohangoutwiththeir youngtogether,liketheirversion ofaplaydate.

Thisgroupespeciallylikesmeetingnewpeople,whichiswhyallof thempoppedintothebackenclosuretocomehangoutwithus, ratherthanstayoutside.

Theyarealsolittlehamswho loveattention,andtheirantics wereinfullforceduringourvisit.

Theyblewatonofraspberries andgaveafewkisssqueaks. Menariclapped,andbabyRoux madeasmuchofaruckusas possibletoregainthespotlight.Thatincludedclimbing tothetopoftheenclosureand fumblingloudlywiththelock, whichechoedinthestormproofspace.

“Theseguysareextremely smart,andthey’lltrytoget awaywithit,”saysChristina Daum,thezoo’sassistantcuratorofprimates,akaoneofthe coolestjobtitlesinexistence. “It’slikeworkingwithtoddlers.

Wealsolearnedwehadquite theartistinthemix.While staffersletalloftheorangutanspaint,onlyonehas earnedbrushprivileges:Feliz. Indeed,she’stheonlyonewho won’timmediatelybreakher brush.Afterlearningshe’s35, we’restronglyconsideringher forGambit’s40Under40 thisyear.

Bulanisactive,andMenariis asocialbutterflywholovesto playwitheverybody.

Meanwhile,27-year-oldmale Jambi,weighinginatabout 250pounds,isalittleshyer thantheothers,buthecame toseeustowardtheendof theencounter.

“Hetakessometimetoget usedtoyou,butafteracouple ofweeksheprettymuch acceptsyouin,”keeperDennis Pontiussays.

Inthewild,maleorangutans donotraisetheiryoung.Jambi wouldnotwatchhischildren growup,butkeeperssayhe’s gentleandpatientwiththem, evencheckingonthemwhen theycry.Rouxisobsessedwith hisfather,followinghimaround everywhereandcrawling onhim.

“When[Jambi]laysdownby thewaterfalloutside,Rouxwill comeoverandjustsitthereand watchhim,”Daumsays.

ButperhapsthemostrelatableaspectaboutJambiisthat hedoesn’tlikebeingwokenup inthemorning.Orangutans, they’rejustlikeus!(Technically, theyare.Theyshare97% oftheirDNAwithhumans, makingthemourthirdclosest livingrelative.)

Zookeeperswalkedus throughadayinthelifeofan AudubonZooorangutan,which involvestemperaturechecks andgettingtheirvitalstaken

In thewild, orangutans’ naturalpredators are bigcats,pythons and crocodiles.

eachmorning—arguablybetter healthcarethanmosthumans intheU.S.receive.

Zoostafffeedsthemfive toeighttimesaday,includingfourdifferentfruitsand threedifferentvegetables Theyeatyogurtandflaxoilfor breakfastandromainelettuce, iceberglettuce,kaleand spinachthroughouttheday. Theylovecorn,greenbeans, carrotsandsweetpotatoes. Squash,zucchiniandspinach lessso.Andthey’lldoanything forsomejelly.Aspoonfulof ithelpstheirmedicinegodown

“They’redefinitelypicky,” Daumsays Jambi’sfavoritefoodispineapple,sothezoothrewhima tropicalstaycationforhismost recentbirthday.

Thebirthdaypartiesarean exampleoftheenrichment activitieskeepershaveforthe orangutans.Othersinclude scatteringseedsandnuts

Orangutans have lost more than 80% of their habitat in thelast 25years alonedue to deforestation and palm oil plantations.

forthemtofindaroundtheir habitat,givingthempaintand chalk,andlettingthemplay withbrushesandcombs.But forthemostpart,theykeep eachotherbusy,playingwith andgroomingoneanother “They’llbrushtheirhair,and sometimestheywantyouto brushtheirhair,”Daumsays Theorangutansstaybusy buildingtwonestsaday,onein themorningandanotherinthe evening,outofboxes,blankets andothermaterialsintheir exhibit.Afterbuildinganest, they’llsleepinitbeforethe grindcontinues.

Ofcourse,wehadtoask theinsidersmoreaboutbaby Roux’sbackstory.Theyoungestorangutanofthebunch wasbornprematurelyon ChristmasEve2021.Histwin siblingdidn’tsurvive,andRoux neededintensivecarethose firstfewmonths.Twinsare rareinorangutans,makingup

Orangutans build twonests everyday.

lessthan1%ofbirths,andthey arenotknowntosurvivein thewild.

ThatcareincludedtubefeedingandbringinginpathologistsfromChildren’sHospital toprompthimtosuckleand aworkoutregimenzoostaff dubbed“BabyBootcamp”to helphimbuildenoughstrength toholdontohismother.(Yes,a tinyorangutandoingpull-upsis ascuteasyou’dimagine.)

OnceRouxhadbulkedupand wasabletoclingtohismom, zookeepersreunitedthetwoof them.Hehadtotransitionfrom socializingwithhumancaretakersdressedasorangutans(seriously!)toactualorangutans. Withhumans,hewouldcry andscreamifhedidn’tgethis way.Oncehewasintroduced toactualorangutans,hehadto quicklylearnsomemanners.

See,inthewild,orangutans muststayquietsopredators

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Jambi,themaleorangutan attheAudubonZoo

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Theorangutan familytreeat AudubonZoo

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In thewild, orangutans arefound only in the rainforests of the Sout heast Asianislands of Borneo and Sumatra.

won’thearthem.Their mothersmayevencoverthe youngsters’mouthsifthey’re beingtooloud.Ashumans havecausedtheirhabitatsto becomemorefragmented, they’veonlygottenquieter.

Allinall,ifitweren’tforour ferventstalkingofthezoo’s socialmediaaccounts,you’d neverknowofRoux’spreliminarystruggles.Thelittleguyis ahilarious,endearingfellow, fullofenergyandaseriouscase ofthesillies.

Meetinghiminperson exceededourexpectations. Whiletryingtomaintain professionalismandjournalistic integrity,wecouldn’thelpbut squealwithdelightandeven tearupalittle.

“He’sstillkindofcoming outofhisshellalittlebit,I’d say,buthecanbeveryvocal,” Pontiustoldus.“He’llletyou knowwhathewants.”

Rouxmaygetsomeofhis charismafromhismom, Menari,whoisalsoplayfuland crafty.Oneofhersignature movesisbarteringforfresh fruitbyofferingdiscarded orangepeelstothezookeeper. Whocanresist?

Shealsolovesbuildingswings andhammocks,andsheclearly hasagoodsenseofhumor.

WhenSarahtoldherhowcool

shewas,sherespondedby stickingouthertongue

Aftertheirsnacks,Menari andBulanadorablycollapsed intoagiantcuddlepuddleinthe corner.“Theyhavenoboundaries,”whenitcomestophysicalaffection,Daumtoldus.

Theorangutanencounter isoneof10WildEncounters theAudubonInstituteis offeringatthezoo,aquarium andinsectarium

Visitorscanpurchaseahang withblackbears,alpacas, jaguars,sealions,giant tortoisesorgatorsatthezoo, snorkelthroughtheMayanreef orpartywithpenguinsatthe aquarium,andhelpabutterflytakeitsfirstflightatthe insectarium’sbutterflygarden. Encountersrangefrom$15to $200,andsomeareonlyavailableseasonally.Durationsvary, buttheorangutanencounter lastsabout30minutes.

Theencounterseducate visitorsaboutconservation efforts.Likemanyofthe animalsatthezoo,Sumatran orangutansarecriticallyendangered.Itisestimatedthatthere arelessthan15,000leftinthe wild,andtheyarebredinzoos topreservegeneticdiversity withinthespecies.

Thetreedwellersliveintropicalrainforeststhroughoutthe islandofSumatra,Indonesia, buthumanshavedrastically cutawaytheirhabitatsthrough mining,loggingandthepalmoil industry.Theyarealsosometimespoachedorillegallykilled byfarmers,whoviewthemas threatstotheircrops.

“(Researchers)areworried inthefuturethatorangutans won’tbeassocialorasadept,” Daumsays.“Withallthedeforestationthat’shappening, they’rereallyworriedabout theseguys’socialstructures movingforward.”

Therearesomeeffortsto buildropebridgesinSumatra fororangutanstotravelfrom habitatpatchtohabitatpatch tofindfood,andthereare alsoseveralworldwideand orangutanadvocacygroups raisingmoneyandawareness forrehabilitationandconservation.Butthere’salotofworkto bedone.

Throughtheencounters, Pontiussayspeoplefeelcloser totheorangutansastheyget toknowtheirpersonalitiesand learnaboutthem.Plus,“they knowhowtocheeryouup,” hesays.

Wecanconfirm.

they have been observed

StaffwriterSarah RavitsfeedsRoux somefruit.

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DennisPontius, orangutankeeper

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Paintingsbyfemale orangutanFelizaremadeinto souvenirmagnets

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Orangutansmove aroundtheirenclosure attheAudubonZoo.

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Louis“Satchmo” ArmstrongSummerJazzCamp

PRESENTED BY THE NEW ORLEANS ARTS AND CULTURAL HOST COMMITTEE

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Auditions: June 11 & 12, 2024 By appointment July 12

Donald Harrison

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Camp Dates: June 24 -July12, 2024

9:00am -3:00pm Mondaythru Friday

Loyola University St Char

6363 St.Charles Ave. NewOrleans, LA 70118

TheArmstrong SummerJazz Camp provideshigh-levelJazz education andskills training in theareas of leadership,teamwork, problem solving and creativity.For three weeks students betweenthe agesof10and 21 experienceanintense learning environmentofinstructionand performance in various instructional areas including brass, woodwinds, guitar,piano,percussion,drumset,upright acoustic andelectric bass,strings,jazzvocals, dance, andhip hop.Morethan2,000 highly diverse students have participatedinthe camp sinceits inception.A culminating public concert is held at thecamp'send.Formerstudentsofthe camp with special guests willperform at the2024New Orleans Jazz &HeritageFestivalonApril28.

NewOrleans Arts and Cultural HostCommittee,The LouisArmstrongEducational Foundation, Hon. Freddie King III, NewOrleansCity Council, ASCAPFoundation, Gia MaionePrimaFoundation, Goldring Family Foundation, NewOrleans Jazz &HeritageFoundation, Hon. EugeneGreen, NewOrleansCity Council, Arts NewOrleans, Louisiana Office of CultureDevelopment, Kidd Jordan scholarships sponsored by Ashe CulturalArtsCenter, Mirashayama Music Inc.,Black Lindy Hoppers BoardofDirectors, Ruth Fertel Foundation, Kent and ChristineJordan,Dr. Christoper Marrero,PreservationHall Foundation, DanHydar,Newburns,Mark &KaraSamuels, Carol Balthazar Scholarship sponsored by Michele A. Brierre,Carol Balthazar Scholarship sponsored by Tina Balthazar,EdRobinson, Jr.inMemory of Octavia G. Robinson, Newell Usdin Fund,Thomas Rieke, NewOrleans Airlift, Marlin andRenee Gusman, Dr.MichaelWhite,Kidd Jordan Scholarship sponsored by Genevieve &Michael Stewart, and Dr.Ned Shimizu, HomeBase

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAMPS FOR KIDS THIS SUMMER

BY JOHN STANTON | GAMBIT EDITOR

LEARNING SCIENCE AND MATH CAN BE A DAUNTING TASK FOR KIDS. Actually,whoarewekidding?Science andmathcanbehardformanyadults,too.Allthosenumbers, formulas,thecarryingoftwosandxequalingy,whichisCLEARLY ADIFFERENTLETTER it’senoughtodriveanyonecrazy,right?

Well,asitturnsout,notnecessarily.Overthelasttwodecades, educatorshaveincreasinglyemphasizedso-calledSTEMeducation STEMstandsforScience,Technology,Engineeringand Math,allareasAmericankidshadsteadilyfallenbehindinover thepreviousyears,inparticularyoungwomen,Blackstudents, Latinxstudentsandotherdisadvantagedpopulations.

Aspartofthatpush,educatorshaveincorporatedcreative, hands-onwaystonotonlymakestudyingSTEMmoreaccessible, butalsofun.

Justlikeduringtheregularschoolyear,alotofNewOrleans summercampprogramshavebakedinSTEMprogrammingfor participants Butifyou’relookingforimmersiveSTEMeducation foryourchild,there’salsoahostofcampsthissummerthatfocus onit,rangingfromgeneralizedcampsthathitallthecomponents tospecificcampsonengineering,ecologyandotherissues

NORD

Eachyear,TheNewOrleansRecreationalDevelopmentCommissionr unsaseriesofcampsforyoung kidsandteensinthecity,including STEM-specificprograms.Thecity willbeholdingasummercampexpo Saturday,March9,atavarietyofareas acrossthecitywhereparentscanlearn moreaboutavailablecamps.Check nordc.org/activities/summer-camp fordetailsontheexpo,aswellas registrationrequirements.

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ThenonprofitAWEisonceagain holdingaSTEMandartsummercamp inNewOrleans.Thefirstfive-week programrunsfromMay27toJune 28,andthesecondrunsfromJuly8 toAug.9.Theprogramcosts$385a week AWEalsoprogramsadditional morning/afternooncare.Thecamp isopentokidsages4to14,andruns from8:30a.m.to3p.m.Formore informationortoregister,check askwonderexplore.com.

GNOSTEM

Launchedin2007,theGreaterNew OrleansSTEMInitiativehasworkedto helptrainteachersinSTEMinstructionwhileoperatingcampsandother programstobringSTEMdirectlyto youngNewOrleanians.Thissummer, GNOSTEMwillholdaseriesoffive weeklongsummercamps:

• Engineering,Circuitry&Robotics Camp,whichrunsfromJune10to June14forstudentsgradesfour throughsix;

• theSeaPerch&Underwater RoboticsSTEMCamp,inwhich kidswillbuildandtestunderwater remote-operatedvehicles,which runsfromJune17toJune21for kidsgradessixthroughnine;

• theASTROSpaceCamp,ajoint NASAventurewhichfocuseson astronomyandspacetravel,which

runsJuly8toJuly12forkidsgrades threethroughsix;

• theEngineeringChallengeCamp, ahands-oncampwhichfocuses onsimplemachinebuildingand engineeringprinciplesandwhich runsfromJuly15throughJuly19for kidsgradesthreethroughsix;

• andtheUrbanEcologyNature Camp,whichfocusesonenvironmentalandecologicaltopicsand runsbetweenJuly22andJuly26 forkidsgradesthreethroughsix. Formoredetailsonthevarious programsandtoregister,check gnostem.org.

STEM NOLA

Foundedin2013byformerTulane engineeringprofessorCalvinMackie, formorethanadecadeSTEMNOLA hasrunscienceandmathprograms forNewOrleansyouth.Thecamps focusparticularlyonteensandprovide hands-onexperienceinengineering includingrobotics,rocketbuilding, dronesandmore.Butitisn’tjust aboutengineering.STEMNOLAalso providesenvironmentalscience, biologyandchemistryprograms,and participantshavegoneontowinprestigiouscollegescholarshipsandprizes innationalcompetitions.STEMNOLA hasnotyetannounceditssummer campschedulethisyear,butcheck stemnola.com/stem-nola-summercampsfordetails.

NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE

NunezCommunityCollegewillholda GirlsInSTEMCampthisyearbetween June17andJune21.Opentoyoung womengradesfourthrougheight,the camprunsfrom9a.m.to3p.m.and includesSTEMeducationusinghandsonactivities Thecampcosts$300 Formoreinformation,checknunez. edu/steam/calendar/5164715/girlsin-stem-camp-grades-4-8.

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School of Rock music campsgivestudents the opportunity to playinaband together in asafe and funenvironment, learning Rock songs in awide variety of styles. All camps culminate in aLIVE performance!

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Usingthe historyofWorld WarI| as ajumping-off point, campers have the chance to engage in fun, creativeactivities thatwill ignite their imaginations! Whether your camper enjoys creative expression,scientific pursuits, storytelling, or the art of deception —or perhapsall four-The National WWIl Museum offers avariety of options for summertime learning and exploration

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June3,2024–August2,2024//9weeks

Memorial Baptist Summer Camp provides children entering Kindergarten—7th gradewith amazing, supervised activities thatencouragefriendship &fun! We arelocated right in the heart of Metairie, wherethe interstate meets Veterans Blvd. Camp activities include Games,Sports, Movies, aTrampoline area, on-site Swimming, andlocal Field Trips.

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Cedarwood’sseven-acrecampus is the setting for exploration,creativity,and discovery.Cedarwood Camp will integrate creativearts and drama, robotics, and STEAM (Science, Technology,Engineering, Art and Math), music and movement, and aquatics in the Jr.Olympic pool. The discovery thatSTEAM learning delivers has been proven to benefit andposition children for success in the future Swimminglessonsare available for campers and non-campers. Register online at cedarwoodschool.com

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915MarignyAve.,Mandeville culinarykidsns.com

If school is out, Culinary Kids is in! Our day camp adventures servechildren ages 5–12. We guide kids as theycook their ownmeals, performwild science experiments, enjoy indoor and outdoor games and exercises, make crafts, enjoyour gardens, feed our chickens, and meet guest visitors! We offer one-day camps throughout the year and week-long, full-daysessionsfor spring and summerbreaks. Visit culinarykidsns.com to learn more!

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS

2000LakeshoreDrive,NOLA ris.uno.edu

The University of NewOrleans Summer DayCamp offers arecreation and sports camp thatisopentoboysand girls ages5- 11 years old; with activities likesports, games, field trips, and swimming. Feeincludes Morning/Afternoon supervision.

Contact info: Camp Director –Kassie Thibodeaux; 504-280-6009; kthibode@uno.edu;University of NewOrleans –Recreation &Fitness Center 2000 LakeshoreDrive, NOLA 70148. ris.uno.edu

URSULINE ACADEMY

Ages:Boysandgirls,risingtoddler3through kindergarten;girls,rising1st-8th

Dates:June3–July25,2024

Cost:$260/week

At Camp U, campers will enjoyactivities in both STEM andthe arts, while building friendshipsand making memories. Ursuline’sinnovativeenvironment inspires campers to explorehands-on projects with their interests in mind andkeeps them engaged with challenging concepts. Through fun teamwork andimmersive, hands-on, creative problem solving,campers will exploreinnovativeSTEM projects, as well as art, cooking, sewing, creativewriting, music, water play, and more. Sign up for Camp Uthissummer by visiting uanola.org

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY’S CREATIVE SUMMER EXPERIENCE

MonroeandCommunicationsBuildingsat LoyolaUniversity6363StCharlesAve, NewOrleans cmm.loyno.edu/scdexperience

The College of Music and Media will host the 2024 Creative Summer Experience, a comprehensive boot camp that exposes high school students to careers in motion design, graphic design, book arts, UX design, photography, game design, journalism, film, theatre and music. High school students are invited to learn from top-notch educators and industry experts about the endless professional opportunities. It’s a hands-on workshop designed to challenge and inspire students to explore a variety of methods and media, while engaging in a process that is collaborative, thought-provoking, and imaginative.

For more information email scdexperience@loyno.edu or visit cmm.loyno.edu/scdexperience.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER

3747W.EsplanadeAve,Metairie

5342St.CharlesAve.,NOLA nojcc.org/camp

Located in Metairie and Uptown, JCC camps pack summer days with fun! Our early childhood and general day campers enjoy a diverse mix of age-appropriate activities including pool time and American Red Cross certified swim instruction for ages three and up, plus sports, art, drama, music, cooking, science and yoga. The Uptown JCC’s Sports Camp focuses on game fundamentals, skills and rules, as well as sportsmanship and teamwork. Campers learn basketball, baseball, football and soccer, play recreational games and enjoy free swim. Our staff ensures campers have endless opportunities to explore their interests, discover new ones, and develop meaningful friendships.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

christepiscopalschool.org

Summer at CES includes three options: theater, sports, and/or the traditional summer camp experience, and all are guaranteed to provide weeks of summertime fun!

Summer Drama options include The Wizard of Oz (ages 10-17), The Wizard of Oz Jr (ages 7-9), and The Lightning Thief (ages 11-18). Wildcat Sports camps (ages 7-14) include basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling Creative Cats is all about fun for children entering Pre-k through 7th grade, with offerings including arts, crafts, music, movement, canoeing, science, chess, robotics, and more!

ACADEMY OF INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT

537CajundomeBlvd#211,Lafayette lafayette.aie.edu

Looking to immerse yourself in the world of animation and video games? Join Academy of Interactive Entertainment at one of our week-long Summer Camps for ages 12-18! Our camps will teach you the programs used in Video Game Art and Design and Game Programming. Participants learn about software and basic techniques used in the industry

LAAPA

NewOrleans,Mandeville&Covington laapa.com

With a choice of over 20 instrumental, vocal, dance, and drama programs, this summer camp provides children ages 5-14 with the opportunity to try out up to eight programs of interests. The goal of each class for beginning students is to provide an introduction and basic foundation in a fun and relaxed environment. For experiences students, the goal is to provide the inspiration and motivation necessary to take their skills to the next level! Camp is held from 9 AM – 3PM Monday- Friday and includes LAAPA t-shirt and one free instrument rental.

OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART

925CampSt.NewOrleans ogdenmuseum.org/summercamps

Through a series of small, specialized camps, kids in grades 2 through 12 can explore painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography, fashion design and more! Each session draws inspiration from Southern works of art and gives campers the chance to learn from professional artists.

Summer Summer 2024 2024

June 3- July 26

Metairie &Uptown

21 Months to Grade8

Early Childhood Camp

DayCamp

Sports Camp

Teen Camp withSTEM, Arts, Culinary, Fitness and More!

Register at nojcc.org/camp

SUMMER CAMPS AT THENATIONAL WWII MUSEUM

JUNE ANDJULY2024

Explorethe lessonsof thewarthatchangedtheworld andbeinspired allsummerlong! From thecreativityofperformingand visual arts to theproblem-solving of scienceandespionage,camperswillignitetheir imaginations at TheNationalWWIIMuseum.

TO LEARN MORE OR REGISTER, VISITNATIONALWW2MUSEUM.ORG/SUMMER-CAMPS OR SCAN THEQRCODE

CAMO,SPY,SUPERHEROES &THEATER CAMPS!

ARDEN CAHILL ACADEMY —CAHILL CAMPCORRAL

3101WallBlvd.,Gretna ArdenCahillAcademy.com

Voted #1 Summer Camp in NewOrleans by Gambit readers for FOURyears, Cahill Camp Corraloffers two sessions comprised of 10 themed weeks of on-campus activities such as horseback riding,swimming, art, theater,sports, game room, petting farm, archery,riflery, STEAM and more.Space, Dinosaur and Adventure week arealwaysahit, while blue and white days, rodeos, a theatreproduction,and the overnight camp“in”are not tobemissed. Academic enrichmentclasses areoffered as session options. Conveniently locatedinGretna, 10 minutes from the GNO Bridge. Formoreinformation or toregister now, visit Cahill Camp Corralonline at ArdenCahillAcademy.com.

CHU CHI CHO SHOP& STUDIO

1119StMarySt, NewOrleans

Joinusfor asummer filled with creativity andcuriosity!Fromceramics to printmaking, campers will use all kinds of mediums to exploreweekly artistic themes. The camp will work with various mediums, including ceramics, 2D,3D, etc. Learn about artand ceramics in an inclusiveand supportive environment which will expand your little’s experiences andideas. We arecurrently offering one-week or one-month enrollment with an early birddeal till March 15! We welcome campers ages 6-10

ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART

4521StCharlesAve Ashrosary.org/summer

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THE WILLOW SCHOOL NEWORLEANS THE WILLOW SCHOOL NEW ORLEANS

5624FreretSt.,NOLA willowschoolNOLAorg

As an Arts Schools Network Exemplary School, The WillowSchool offers arenowned arts-integrated academic program at itsUptowncampuses. Willow’s Summer Arts and Innovation Camp offers three weeks of fun incorporating STEMand the arts for grades 1-8 at its middle school campus. Elementary school campers participate in ARTS SPARK! with classes in design,visual and performing arts, science and more. Forgrades5-8, young artists and explorers areintroduced and prepped for conservatory and design-oriented high school programs. Classes have included theatre, music,visualart, media arts, dance, science, robotics, culture, karate, coding and more. FormoreinformationgotowillowschoolNOLA.org.

Heart! Campers will enjoya wide variety of festiveand fun summer activitiesand enrichment opportunities including field trips, waterfun, indoor andoutdoor games, music, dance, cheer,sports, visualarts, andmore. Lunch will be offered by Pigeon Catering for an additionalfee, and after-care is availablefor allcamps, which takeplace June 10-July 26,2024. Formoreinfo,visit ashrosary.org/ summer or call 504.269.1230

DE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL

5300StCharlesAve, NewOrleans delasallenola.com

Thereisanew camp on the scene this summer at De La Salle High School! Kids from Pre-K through 8th Gradecan get afull NewOrleans summer camp experience thatoffers flexible schedules, varied activities, andfun-filled special events all summer long. Offering abuild-your-own schedule option, De La Salle CavCamphas lowcamper-to-counselor ratios, which offer campers the chance to learn newskills anddevelop their talents for arts, sports, STEM, cooking, andsomuch more. CavCamp also offers Swimming andWater Days for kids to have a splash-tastic time in the sun! With lunch available for purchase andextended careoffered,DeLaSalle Cav Camp is the perfect place to meet newfriends and have amemorable summer experience!

THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION

520RoyalSt,NewOrleans hnoc.org

Museum Labgives teensages 13-18behind-the-scenes access tothe storied FrenchQuarter museum, The Historic NewOrleans Collection. Museum Labparticipants will learn whatgoes into curating and showcasing museum materials which preservethe history and cultureofNew Orleans and the Gulf South. During the week-long program, young curators will participate in daily workshops, learn newskills, and shareideas on howtobring amuseumtolife. In addition to exploring The Historic NewOrleans Collection,campers will alsovisit four othermuseums in the French Quarter during the week. Each daythere is something newto see and learn!Register todayat[hnoc.org/programs/ museum-lab]hnoc.org/programs/museum-lab!

“MAKING HISTORY” AT THE BK HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM AND GARDENS

1113ChartresSt,NewOrleans bkhouse.org

“Making History” is ahands-on artsand crafts camp forkids aged 8-14 at The BK HistoricHouse Museum and Gardens in theFrench Quarter.Here, kids can journeythrough time, diving intoNew Orleans’vibrant historywhile unleashing their creativity.Each dayblends off-site adventurestoiconic sites with crafting sessions in our maker space.Campers use their imagination to deeply connect with our past and culture, crafting historically inspiredkeepsakes that they can take home and use. Don’t miss outonour three weeklong sessions:June 24-28, July 1-5,and July 5-19. Join usfor a one-of-a-kind experience wherehistorymeets creativity!

GIRL SCOUTS LOUISIANA EAST

gsle.org

Join the Race to AdventureatGSLE’sovernight Resident Camp at Camp Marydale!Sign up for the adventureofa lifetime as youlearnnew skills, practice your favorite ones andmakenew friends! Canoe on the lake, hit the archery range, carefor andride horses, and enjoytime in nature. Camp sessions will run throughout June and July.Travelcamps to Tennessee andKentuckyare also available in July! Space is limited for Girl Scouts currently in grades K-12. Any girl is welcome to become aGirl Scout to enjoy camp. We offer full andhalf week sessions covering avariety of interests! Financial assistance is also available for all camps!

HARRY’S DIVE SHOP

4709AirlineDr,Metairie harrysdiveshop.com

Get the kids involved with oneofthe most regarding and exciting adventures available on earth: INNERSPACE moreofuscan be AQUANUTS than astronauts.

Although this is notaSCUBAcertification, students learnsnorkeling skills, about SCUBAequipment, their bodies underwater,the underwater environment,marinelife, responsibility forself and howtoassist others, SCUBAskills and generalwater safety

To sign up, call 504.888.4882 or email harrysdiveshop@gmail.com

Visit our website harrysdiveshop.com formoreinformation on swim lessons, SCUBAcertification, divetrips and photos from previousSummerCamp sessions!

THE STUDIO SCHOOL OF DANCE

3116NArnoultRd, Metairie, thestudionola.com

Camp Studio NOLA is back at The Studio School of Dance! Each week will be centered around afun theme. Not only do we dance, but the campers get to playgames,docrafts andactivities, andevendoanend-of-the-week performance for you. All participants must be 3-10 yearsofage to participate in afull-daycamp. Previous experience or exposuretodanceishelpful but certainly not needed. It’s endless fun, andtheywill be EXHAUSTED by pickup! Registrations areaccepted on afirstcome-first-servebasis.

LOUISIANA SPIRIT CHEER SUMMER CAMP

laspiritcheer.com

Louisiana Spirit Cheer summer camp is more than just cheer! Campers will learn motions, cheers, dances, stunts, arts & crafts, jump in our NEW space walk, play games all day long and snoballs! End of week performance for parents and family

Ages 5-13, boys and girls, no experience necessary We offer weekly sign up and camp runs all summer long!

Sign up on our website laspiritcheercom Email jill@laspiritstaff.com for more info

DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE GENCYBER SLEUTH CAMP

5221S.FrontSt,NOLA loveswimming.com

The Delgado GenCyber Sluth Camp is an inclusive, fun, free, and informative program designed to introduce 8th-12th grade students in the Greater New Orleans Area to the field of Digital Forensics, Incident Response (DFIR) and Cybersecurity Participants will develop hands-on investigation skills by solving realistic cases with professional forensics tools and techniques. Students will also learn practical cyber self-defense skills and explore career opportunities in the dynamic fields of Cybersecurity and DFIR! No prior experience is required.

Two Camps will be held, June 17-21 at Delgado City Park Campus & June 24-28 at Delgado Westbank Campus. Space is limited. Register now at cybersleuthlab.org/2024/02/29/gencybersummer-camp-delgado-community-college/ Registration deadline is June 3, 2024.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS CAMPUS

6363StCharlesAve louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com

The mission of the Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp is to honor jazz in the place of its birth and to foster greater appreciation of this art form through music education LSASJC is one of a kind: it’s the only summer program in New Orleans with a comprehensive curriculum that includes instrumental and vocal music, dance and Hip Hop. The program includes three weeks of intensive music education classes M-F from 9:00am to 3:00 pm

June 24th through July 12th. Two weeks of swing dance and Hip Hop from July 1st through July 12th, 2024.

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY

5501WestbankExpressway|Marrero theacademyofourlady.org/summer-camp

Academy of Our Lady offers a summer filled with excitement and adventure. With a wide variety of activities, such as daily swimming and waterslide, arts and crafts, on-campus field trips and stem activities, we have a camp for all. AOL is a place where campers can explore new things, discover new talents and create lasting friendships. For more information, visit our website at theacademyofourlady.org/ summer-camp or email camp@theacademyofourlady.org.

NOLAVORE

2139BaronneSt.,NOLA

nolavore.net/cooking-camps-and-classes.html

Come cook up some fun with us this summer! Our oneweek summer camps cover important basic kitchen skills, such as kitchen safety and sanitation, knife skills, sauteing, grilling, frying, roasting and more! No two sessions are alike! Enrolment is limited to provide a safe, constructive learning environment. All sessions are for kids entering 3rd-7th grade. Four one-week sessions are available beginning June 5th, plus two End of Summer encores sessions starting July 31st and August 7th. Camp hours are 9:00am-12:30pm, M-F Snack and lunch provided Campers also receive a Nolavore apron and a self-assembled recipe book of all dishes prepared during the week.

ATONEMENT LUTHERAN

6500RiversideDr., Metairie

alcs.org/our-church/summer-camp

Join us for Summer Camp 2023 at AtonementLutheran!

Campsrun May29th -August 4th.You do not have to attend our church or school to participate in campAll arewelcome! We have camps available for students in PreK -8th grade! Choose from awide variety of campslike soccer,basketball, slime, cooking, art, cheer, and more! Call Rose at 504-887-0225 to registerorfor questions!

CRESCENT CITY GYMNASTICS

7800EarhartBlvd, NewOrleans

Crescentcitygymnastics.com

Crescent City Gymnastics SummerCampruns weekly from May28-August 2! In addition to structured timeoneach of the gymnastics apparatus/events(bars, beam, floor, and vault), campers will also enjoytrampoline, free play, gymnastics games, arts and crafts, and much more!

MOUNTCARMEL

7027MilneBlvd,NewOrleans mcacubs.com

Choose your adventureatMount Carmel’sSummer Camp! Campers customize their summer fun by pickingtheir favorite activities from a diverse and exciting selection. They will enjoy being artists, scientists, dancers, athletes, cheerleaders, chefs, detectives, designers, actresses, and so much more! Campers willexploretheir individual interests and uncovernew talents as theymakefriends andhaveablast! With morning and afternoon sessions available, girls entering grades 2-8can attend by the week from June 3toJune 28. Registration opens on March 13 forspecialty camps(grades 5-8) and March 14 for junior camps(grades 2-4).

HERMANN-GRIMA +GALLIER HISTORIC HOUSES

820St.LouisSt.,NOLA Hgghh.org

Asummercamp likenoother! CourtyardCamp, tailored forchildren ages 7-12, offers aunique look at sciences, technology,and other fields, through a19th-century perspective. Engaging activities include butter crafting, seed planting, natural fabric dyecreation, and historic photography techniques. Campers will delveinto historic houses, exploremuseums, andenjoy beignets from Cafe du Monde! Choose from three week-long sessions: June 17,July 8, andJuly 29.Convenient drop-off and pickup at the Hermann-Grima House (820 St. Louis Street) everyday,with beforeand after care available all week Secure your spot nowathgghh.org/kids-and-families!

CITY PARK MOVEMENT ANDART

Uptown: 1122DublinSt.,NOLA

MidCity:4300DumaineSt.,NOLA cityparkmovementandart.com

City ParkMovement andArt offers half-dayarts intensives andweekly classes June -August. Young Artists ages 3–18are invited to join us for one- or two-week arts intensives for Musical Theater,Dance, VisualArts, andmore. Young Artists ages 3-adult arealso invited to join us for aweekly class in dance or musical theater.AtCPMA we knowthatsummer activities can be both enriching andFUN! Come learn, grow,get creative, andcontinue your training with us this summer.Join us for ahalf day intensiveand or aonce weekly class!

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ItalianFeast

ChefMichaelGulottaopensTanainMetairie byBethD’Addono |

Tanawillofferfreshpastafinished tablesideinagiantParmesancheese wheel.Youjustcan’tgetityet

“Wehadaspecialwalnutcartmade forthedish,butI’mnotgoingtoserve ituntilIhaveadesignatedstaffmembertohandleit,”sayschefMichael Gulotta.“Ican’tbetheonedoingthat. ThefirstInstagramorTikTokvideo thatposts,it’llberequestedallthe time.Iwantustobeready.”

TheItalianrestauranthasbeen brewinginGulotta’smindfor decades,ameldingofthreeofhis greatestinfluences—Ligurian,Sicilian andNewOrleanscuisine.

Tanaisastartlinglyoriginaladdition tothediningscene.TheMetairie restaurantisastunner,worthyof specialoccasionsaswellasregular datenightdinners.

Gulottalefthispositionassous chefatrestaurantAugusttoopen MoPhoin2014withbusinesspartner andBrotherMartinhighSchool friendJeffBybee.Theplanwasto openthecasualMoPho,awinning comboofSoutheastAsianand Louisianaflavors,tofundahigh-end Italianrestaurant

“MoPhowasafluke,”Gulottasays. “Itjusttookonalifeofitsown.”

Theyopenedthemorerefined Maypop,whichmeldedItalianand SoutheastAsiancuisines,inthe cBDin2016.

“Peopledon’talwaysgetMaypop, evenstill,”Gulottasays.“Maypop iswhathappenswhenyoucombine ingredientslikecoconutmilkand lemongrasswithfreshLouisianaseafood.Peoplethatgetitreallyloveit.”

Severalyearsinthemaking,Tanais theswankItalianrestaurantGulotta hadenvisioned.The5,000-squarefootrestaurantisashowstopper,with agorgeousbarandloungeareaand multiplediningroomsaccentedwith velvetboothsandburnishedcustom walnuttables.Therealsoisseatingon theoutdoorpatio.

GulottaandBybeearejoinedby threeotherpartnersintheventure BetweenchristmasandMardiGras onitsheels,they’vehadabusystart.

It’seasedupalittle,butthey arestillserving160-180 dinersanight.

“Weareonlytwomonths in,”Gulottasays.“Thehardest thingwhenyouareshooting forsomethingveryhighendis todeliverthatfromthejump Therearesomanytouches thatmatter.”

Gulotta’sloveforLigurian cuisinedatesbackmorethan 20years,whenhestaged forayearataseafoodand pastarestaurantonthe Mediterranean,a30-minute walkfromtheFrenchriviera.

ThecalamarionTana’s menuisoneexample,adish surprisinglylightthanksto thinshavingsofcalamariand zucchini,coatedwithegg white,flourandriceflour andflashfried.Thecrackling puffedupbitsofvegetable andsquidaretreatedtoa citrusvinaigrette,insteadof thetypicalmarinara house-madepastaisa menuhallmark.Dayle“Pasta Mama”Thorntonhasbeenmaking pastawithGulottaforsevenyears atMaypop,andherimpressiveskills drivethefreshpastadishes

FORK +CENTER

Emaildining@gambitweekly.com

Cubanrevolution

IT’SPOSSIBLYTHEBESTUSEOFANY550 SQUAREFEEToftheFrenchQuarter.It’s acuban-inspiredbarandrestaurant that’ssmallerthanthewinecellarsat somediningdestinations

YetthetinyManolitohasestablished itselfonthecocktailmapofNew Orleansforexcellentdrinks,whether stirred,thrown,shakenorwhirledin theblender.Soonthough,Manolitowill becomemuchbigger,whilealsoholding ontotheelementsthathavehelped defineit.

Amajorrenovationandexpansionis ontheway,whichwilldoubletheindoor spaceofManolitoand,countinga courtyard,triplethenumberofseats

ThebarclosedafterserviceFeb.24 astheworkbegan.Managingpartner KonradKantorsaystheplanistoopen intimeforFrenchQuarterFestival, whichisApril11-14.

It’sabigundertaking(orasbigas anythingcanbeatManolito),butit’sa necessaryone,Kantorsays,spurred

Trenette,aflat,longpastafavored inLiguria,isfeaturedinthepasta vongole.TheclamdishisgivenaNew Orleanstwistwithbitsofcuredhot sausagepattyinthesauce.Thereare four-cheeseravioli,especiallypopular toppedwithcrabmeatthankstoan influencer’sTikTokvideoofthesame

Gulotta’sSicilianrootscomeinto playfortheradiatoriinredgravywith burrata,aswellaswiththeporkchop Parmesan.Forthebone-inchop,the meatisbutterfliedanddustedwith aspiceblendthatincludescoriander andcumin,dredgedinwhippedegg whitesandseasonedbreadcrumbs, andflashfried.Itisthenlayered withporkgravy,pickledpeppers andmeltedcaciocavello,apungent southernItaliancheesereminiscent ofprovolone.

ThereareriffsonNewOrleans dishes,liketheoystersBordelaise spicedwithfennel,chiliflakesand cumin,anodtoSicily’sproximityto NorthAfrica.Gulotta’spenchant forAsianflavorsarejustbelowthe surface,suchasusingfishsauceto addumamitotheseafoodpastas wheneverpossible.

Themenualsohasaselectionof steaksandchops.

Gulottahasreceivedsomeblowbackforopeninghisdreamrestaurant inOldMetairie,buthesaysitdoesn’t botherhim.

“I’mfromOrleansParish,andthere arecertainthingsaboutNewOrleans thatwillalwaysbetrue,”hesays.“New Orleanianswillalwaysrageagainst Metairie,likeJesuitsagainstBrother Martin.Igetit.It’sfine.Ihavetwo restaurantsinNewOrleans,always happywhenfolksgothere.”

dine-inchefMichaelGulotta’slong-

byrisingcostsandtheneedtoboost Manolito’scapacity.It’sanotherexampleofhospitalitybusinessesshiftingto contendwithchangingtimes.

“Thingshavegottensoexpensive,if wewanttokeepthisspace,weneedto beabletodomorebusiness,”Kantor says.“There’snowaywecancharge whatweneedtochargeforthenumber ofseatswehavenow.”

BehindManolito’scurrentbarthere isacourtyardandanapartmentthatis partofthesamebuilding,butwhichhas beeninvisibletogueststhusfar

Theprojectwillincorporatethese areasintotheexpandedManolito Whencomplete,guestswillwalkin thefrontdooroffDumaineStreetas

ManolitoservesCuban-inspired cocktailsandmore.

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Chefandrestaurateur MichaelGulottaopenedTana. PHOTOBYCHERYLGERBER/GAMBIT

beforeandfindthesamefrontroom withitssmallbar.Astaircaserising tothesecondlevelwillberelocated fartherbackinthebuilding,and whatisnowagalleykitchenspace willbecomeapassageleadingtoa secondbarandcourtyard.

“Itwillbelikewalkingintoamirror imageofManolito,”Kantorsays.

TheclosecontoursofManolito havealwaysbeenakeytoitsappeal. Konradsaysthat’swhyit’simportanttokeepthefrontasclosetoits currentconfigurationaspossible

“Movingwould’vekilledthewhole reasonwhyweopenedhereinthe firstplace,”hesays.“Weopened herebecauseofthebuilding.”

Thatfrontbarwillbefirstcome, firstserved,asbefore.Forthefirst time,though,Manolitowilltake reservationsfortheotherareas.

“Ifyouwanttheold-school Manolitoexperience,thatwillstillbe thereupfront,”Kantorsays

KantoropenedManolitoin2018 withbusinesspartnersNickDetrich andchrishannah,thebartender ofJeweloftheSouthfame.They developeditasarichly-detailed, highly-personalvignetteofcuban cocktailculture,inspiredbyitsnamesake,thelateManuel“Manolito” carbajoAguiar,ofhavana’sEl Floriditabar

It’sadestinationforcocktails,and it’salsobecomeaneighborhood spot,evenforpeoplewholivein differentneighborhoodsbutconvene intheFrenchQuarter(andespecially forpeoplewhoworkinthehospitalityindustry)

“WelovetheFrenchQuarter, butit’sjustgottensomuchmore expensive,weneedtobeabletodo morebusiness,”Kantorsaysofthe decisiontoexpand —IanMcNulty/ TheTimes-Picayune

Fausto’sbargain

FORMORETHAN30YEARS,PEOPLE HAVEBEENCOMINGFORAREPERTOIREofvealdishes,aranciniand Parmesan-crustedfish.

AlloftheseSicilianflavorswill returnwhenFausto’sBistroreopens inMetairiethisspring.Sowillthe muralofVeniceonthewallinside andtheneon-trimmedsigntracing theFausto’snamealongVeterans MemorialBoulevard.

ButnamesakeFaustoDiPietroand hisbrotherrolandDiPietrowon’tbe there.Thetwohaveretiredandsold therestaurantinadealthatclosed earlierthisyear

Thenewownershaveclosedthe restaurantforamajorrenovation withplanstoreopeninthenext sevenweeksorso.Itwillreturnwith

anewlookbutanold-schoolstyle, fromthediningroommuraltolittle lampsonthetabletops.

“TherearealotofmodernItalian restaurantsaroundnowandthey’re great,butFausto’swasalways oldschoolandthat’showwe wanttokeepit,”saysco-owner MichaelVicari heandhiscousinStevenGambino arepartnersintheproject.Thetwo grewupontheWestBankanddined atFausto’swiththeirfamiliesthrough theyears.

Vicariwentontostartrestaurants inMonroe.Eventually,herana dozenDairyQueenlocationsaround Louisiana.hesoldthose,moved backhomeandwaslookingtostart anewventurewhenhenoticed Fausto’swasupforsale.hesawthe opportunitytorunarestaurantthat reflectshisownfamilyroots.

“OurItalian,Sicilianheritageis importanttous,”Vicarisays.“Iwasn’t goingtodoanyoldrestaurant.”

ThenewownersoperatedFausto’s foraboutamonthwiththeDiPietro brothersadvising.Theyaskedstaff andcustomershowtheycould improvetherestaurant

“Thetopthreecomplaints werethatit’stoosmall,tooloud andthere’snotenoughparking,” Vicarisays.“Wecan’tdoanything abouttheparkingrightnow, butwe’retryingtoknockupthe othertwo.”

Arenovationisunderwaythatwill expandboththediningroomandthe kitchen.Therestaurantwillstillhave about60seats,asbefore,butwith morespacebetweentablesandnew designtouchestosoftenthevolume aroundtheroom.Withmorespace inthekitchen,therestaurantwill makemoreofitsstapleingredients in-house.

TheDiPietrobrothershadrun restaurantsintheareaformany yearsbeforeopeningFausto’sBistro in1990,bringingadecidedlymore SicilianaccenttothefamiliarcreoleItalianmixofredsauceandseafood. Vealscallopini,fruttidimare, shrimpscampiandfriedeggplantin carrozza(stuffedwithmozzarella) becamehousespecialties

Fausto’swillreturnwithmuch ofthesamestafffromthekitchen andthefrontofthehouse.Vicari saysmanyoftheemployeestold himthey’dusethedowntimefor vacationsandplannedtoreturnfor thereopening “Fausto’swasalwaysthisold schoolneighborhoodItalianspot, andthat’swhatwewanttobring back,”Vicarisays.—IanMcNulty/ TheTimes-Picayune

WINE OF TH E WEEK

Elouan PinotNoir

Dark ruby redincolor, this wine opens up with aromas of dark cherry,persimmon, dark chocolate,and sweetpipe tobacco.The palate is rich, robust, and well-balanced, with solid structure and intenseflavors of bingcherry,cocoa, candied cranberry,and boysenberry.Superb depth and concentration complementrichtannins and lead into asmooth medium finish.

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NewownersofFausto’sBistro (fromleft)StevenGambinoand MichaelVicaristandwiththe founders,thebrothersRoland DiPietroandFaustoDiPietro.

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Dr.Thame

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, I attended theUniversityofthe West Indies andcompleted my residency at UM/Jackson Memorial Hospitaland afterwardunderwent afellowshipat Wash U/St LouisChildren’s Hospital Before joiningthe team at Children’s HospitalNew Orleans,Iwas themedical codirector of complexurinary andbowel issues anddirector of both thespina bifida andcomplex constipation clinic andmultidisciplinaryinterventionin soilingand toileting clinic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Tell us aboutthe pediatric gastroenterology program at Children’s Hospital

Nearly 1in4Americans hasadigestive condition, andyet oftenthe symptoms areignored andleftuntreated which only leadstofurther discomfort andpotentially life-threatening complications. This is especially true in children whomay sufferfromproblems likefailure to gain weight,malnutrition, dehydration andconstipation. At Children’s Hospital, we go theextra mile to help children with symptoms relatedto constipation or refluxand more specialty conditions likeirritablebowelsyndrome, functional dyspepsia, pancreaticobiliary disorders, celiac diseaseorCrohn’s Disease, amongothers.

Ourchild-friendly, family-focused andboard-certifiedpediatric gastroenterologistsare highly trained specialistsand work as acohesive, multidisciplinaryteamalongside otherpediatric specialists, dietitians, radiologists, pharmacists, andothersto facilitate evaluation andtreatment. Many of ourphysiciansspecializeinaparticular area of thedigestive tract, providingour patients with in-depth knowledgeand understanding of theirconditions.

Dr.KirkA.Thame

Questions&Answers

Howlong have youbeen in NewOrleans?

2months

What’s your favorite thing you’ve done so far?

Visiting theFreePeopleof Color Museum …itexceeded my expectations!

What street name areyou still having troublepronouncing?

Toomanytocount!

Do youhavea favorite sports team?

Idonot,but as ateamplayer Iwill always root forthe home team

What do youliketodoonthe weekends?

Nothavingtouse an alarmtopsthe list. Ilikenot feelingrushed, reading, connectingwithpeopleand trying newrestaurants

What is one funfact aboutyou?

Ihave5sisters andamthe youngest childbyfar.Yet notspoiled!

What festival areyou most lookingforward to attending?

EssenceFestival. If allthe peoplewho saytheyare coming to visitmeinNew Orleansactually do come,Imay endup goingtoevery festival on thecalendar

What is your favorite part about workingatCHNOLA?

Easily thepeople.

What’s onething youwishthe communityknewabout CHNOLA’s gastroenterology program?

That we have agreat team that is trained andequippedtosee allpediatric gastroenterology complaints.

What’s onething youwishthe communityknewabout gastroenterology conditions diagnosisortreatments?

It’s been said that gastroenterologists seetwo typesofconditions– very common diseaseand very rare diseases.There are many misconceptions of theoriginand treatmentofmanybasic diseases we treat. Iwishthatpeoplerealizedhow complex or nuancedevenseeminglysimple diagnoses canbe. chnola.org

PhiVu

chef byWillCoviello

PHIVUISTHESONOF VIETNAMESEPARENTSWHO SETTLEDinNewOrleans. he’sanactor,appearingin “PitchPerfect2,”“happy DeathDay”andotherfilms. he’salsoahugefanof Korean-stylefriedchicken, sohestartedhispop-up OPPAtofocusonit.For moreinformation,visit @OPPA_kfconInstagram

Howdidyouget interestedinKorean friedchicken?

Howdidyoustart thepop-up?

PHIVU: Iwasinninthgradethe firsttimeIcookedmyownfried chicken.Iwasoveratafriend’s house.Iwaslike,“Dude,Iwantto makehooters.”Westartedgatheringflourandbatterandtryingto replicatetheirhotsauce

Thenin2014,IwenttoNewYork cityanddiscoveredKoreanfried chickenandwaslike,“Whatthehell isthis?”Itchangedmylife.Itbrought tearstomyeyes.

Itriedtoreplicateit.Butit wasreallyhard.Ididn’thave anyexperience.

Ithinkaround2019Itriedagain, andthereweremoresourcesteachingpeoplehowtomakeit.Itwas prettydecent

What’sspecialabout Koreanfriedchicken?

V: I’lltellyouthesecret:Theintegrityofthecrispinessandcrunchiness withholdsafteryouaddthesauce Koreaisabigfoodplaceatnight. You’reoutchilling,andyoujustwant toeatanddrink.Thefoodisfried chicken,andyounoticethechickenis stillcrispy.That’swhyit’ssobig

Thebatterisbig.It’sawetbatter, andyouusedifferentratiosofflours Ihaveasecretingredient.Youcan’t justtosswetbatterintoafryerorit’ll sticktogether.

Youletthebatterdripforseven seconds.Thenyouputitintheoil gentlyandcontrolthetemperature You’renotjusttossingitina bigbasket.

Youputitinthefryer.Thenitrests sothemoisturecanescape.Thenyou fryitagain.It’sdoublefried.That’s oneofthetechniquestocreate thecrispiness.

V: WestartedaroundOctoberwith adifferentname,andthenrenamed itOPPA.Iwasexperimentingbefore wedebutedit.

Ididapop-upatFengcha.The menuwasbasicallyfriedchickenand soygarlicsauceandspicysauceand fries.Thekimchiaioliwasgreat.My wifemadeKoreanbananapudding, whichwasreallygood

Soygarlicisthestandardsauce. Therightamountofgarlicbalances itoutsoit’snotsweet.Ialsodo yangnyeomsauce.That’sthemost famousoneinKorea.It’sgochujang (chilies)-based.Iexperimentedwith othersaucesanddidhabaneroand blackbean,whichisauthenticto Koreancooking.Itookthatsauceand putitonthechicken,anditbecame jjajangsauce.Ilovetheseflavors.We triedJapanesecurryonetime,butit didn’twork.

Idon’tmakemyfries,butIdouble frythemtomakethemcrispier.Ialso servekimchiaioliasadippingsauce.I dodaikontoo.That’slikepickles.

Ikeptdoingpop-upstogauge thechicken’scrispinessandget comments.Iamtryingtobuildupa following.Iamgoingaroundtofestivalsandgettingmorefeedback

ThereareKoreanfriedchicken companiesinAtlantaandhouston.I wanttobethefirstinNewOrleans Myjourneyisjustbeginning IaminlovewithKoreanFried chicken.Thelogoismyownartand design.Myjobistochangepeople’s ideaofwhatKoreanfriedchickenis andbringittothecommunity.You havetohavesomegoodstuff.This issomethingspecialIambringingto NewOrleans.

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8FreshFoodAssassin—1900N.Claiborne Ave.,(504)224-2628;Instagram,@8freshfoodassassin chefMannyJanuary’sserves lambchops,T-bonesteaks,salmon,crab cakes,deepfriedribs,friedchickenandseafood-loadedoysters.Noreservations.Delivery available.LunchanddinnerTue.-Sun $$

Acorn—LouisianaChildren’sMuseum, 12HenryThomasDrive,(504)218-5413; acornnola.com—Blackenedshrimptacosare toppedwitharugula,radish,pineapple-mango salsaandcilantro-limesauce.Noreservations. BreakfastandlunchWed.-Sun.$$

AngeloBrocato’s 214N.CarrolltonAve., (504)486-1465;angelobrocatoicecream. com—Thissweetshopservesitsowngelato, spumoni,Italianice,cannolis,biscotti,fig cookies,tiramisu,macaroonsandmore. LunchanddinnerTue.-Sun $

Annunciation—1016AnnunciationSt.,(504) 568-0245;annunciationrestaurant.com

GulfDrumYvonneisservedwithbrown buttersaucewithmushroomsandartichoke hearts.reservationsrecommended.Dinner Thu.-Mon.$$$

BananaBlossom—5009thSt.,Gretna, (504)500-0997;504bananablossom.com

Jimmycho’sThaidishesincludesmokedpork bellyandporkmeatballsinlemongrassbroth withegg,greenonion,cilantroandgarlic reservationsacceptedforlargeparties exceptweekends.Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat.$$

Bamboula’s—514FrenchmenSt.;bamboulasmusic.com—Thelivemusicvenue’s kitchenoffersamenuoftraditionaland creativecreoledishes,suchascreolecrawfishcrepeswithgoatcheeseandchardonnay sauce.reservationsaccepted.Lunch,dinner andlate-nightdaily.$$

TheBlueCrabRestaurantandOyster Bar—118HarborViewCourt,Slidell,(985) 315-7001;7900LakeshoreDrive,(504) 284-2898;thebluecrabnola.com Basin barbecueshrimpareservedovercheesegrits withacheesebiscuit.Outdoorseatingavailable.Noreservations.Lakeview:Lunchand dinnerTue.-Sun.Slidell:LunchWed.-Fri., dinnerWed.-Sun.,brunchSat.-Sun $$ Broussard’s—819ContiSt.,(504)581-3866; broussards.com rainbowtroutamandine isservedwithtassoandcornmacquechoux andcreolemeunieresauce.reservations recommended.Outdoorseatingavailable. DinnerWed.-Sat.,brunchSun.$$$

CafeNormandie—HigginsHotel,480 AndrewHigginsBlvd.,(504)528-1941; higginshotelnola.com/dining—Themenu combinesclassicFrenchdishesandLouisiana itemslikecrabbeignetswithherbaioli.No reservations.Breakfastandlunchdaily.$$

TheCommissary—634OrangeSt.,(504) 274-1850;thecommissarynola.com A smokedturkeysandwichisservedwith bacon,tomatojam,herbedcreamcheese, arugulaandherbvinaigretteonhoneyoat bread.Noreservations.Outdoorseating available.LunchTue.-Sat.$$ Curio—301RoyalSt.,(504)717-4198;curionola.com—Thecreativecreolemenuincludes blackenedGulfshrimpservedwithchicken andandouillejambalaya.reservations accepted.Lunchanddinnerdaily $$

$—averagedinnerentréeunder$10 $$—$11-$20 $$$—$20-up

DesireOysterBar—RoyalSonestaNew Orleans,300BourbonSt.,(504)586-0300; sonesta.com/desireoysterbar—Amenu fullofGulfseafoodincludeschar-grilled oysterstoppedwithParmesanandherbs reservationsrecommended.Breakfast, lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

DickieBrennan’sBourbonHouse—144 BourbonSt.,(504)522-0111;bourbonhouse. com—There’saseafoodrawbaranddisheslike redfishwithlemonbuerreblanc.reservations accepted.Lunchanddinnerdaily $$$

DickieBrennan’sSteakhouse 716Iberville St.,(504)522-2467;dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com—A6-ouncefiletmignonis servedwithfriedoysters,creamedspinach, potatoesandbearnaise.reservationsrecommended.DinnerMon.-Sat $$$ DowntheHatch 817St.LouisSt.,(504) 766-6007;1921SophieWrightPlace, (504)220-7071;downthehatchnola.com

TheTexanburgerfeaturesahalf-pound pattytoppedwithcaramelizedonions, smokedbacon,cheddarcheeseandafried egg.Noreservations.Lunch,dinnerand late-nightdaily $$

DragonflyCafe—530JacksonAve.,(504) 544-9530;dragonflynola.com Thecasual cafeoffersbreakfastplates,waffles,salads, coffeedrinksandmore.Deliveryavailable. reservationsaccepted.Breakfastandlunch Wed.-Sat $$

ElPavoReal 4401S.BroadAve.,(504) 266-2022;elpavorealnola.com—Themenu includestacos,enchiladasandsauteedGulf fishtoppedwithtomatoes,olives,onionand capers,servedwithriceandstringbeans. Outdoorseatingavailable.Noreservations LunchandearlydinnerTue.-Sat.$$

Felix’sRestaurant&OysterBar 739 IbervilleSt.,(504)522-4440;7400 LakeshoreDrive,(504)304-4125;felixs.com

Themenuincludesrawandchar-grilled oysters,seafoodplatters,po-boysandmore. Noreservations.Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

FreySmokedMeatCo.—4141BienvilleSt., Suite110,(504)488-7427;freysmokedmeat. com—Thebarbecuespotservespulledpork, ribs,brisket,sausagesandanditemslikefried porkbellytossedinpepperjellyglaze.No reservations.Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

FrootOrleans—2438BellSt.,SuiteB,(504) 233-3346;frootorleans.com Thereare freshfruitplattersandsmoothiebowlssuch asastrawberryshortcakeandmoreusing pineapple,berries,citrusandmore.No reservations.Outdoorseatingavailable. Breakfastandlunchdaily $$ Juan’sFlyingBurrito—515BaronneSt., (504)529-5825;2018MagazineSt.,(504) 569-0000;4724S.CarrolltonAve.,(504) 486-9950;8140OakSt.,(504)897-4800; juansflyingburrito.com TheFlyingBurrito includessteak,shrimp,chicken,cheddarjack cheese,blackbeans,rice,guacamoleand salsa.Outdoorseatingavailable.Noreservations.LunchanddinnerThu.-Tue $$ Katie’sRestaurant—3701IbervilleSt.,(504) 488-6582;katiesinmidcity.com Theeclecticmenuincludesacajuncubanwithroasted pork,ham,cheeseandpickles.Delivery available.reservationsacceptedforlarge parties.LunchanddinnerTue.-Sun.$$

Kilroy’sBar—HigginsHotel,480Andrew HigginsBlvd.,(504)528-1941;higginshotelnola.com/dining—Thebarmenu includessandwiches,saladsandflatbreads, includingonetoppedwithpeach,prosciutto, stracciatellacheese,arugulaandpecans.No reservations.DinnerWed.-Sat.$$

LegacyKitchen’sCraftTavern 700 TchoupitoulasSt.,(504)613-2350;legacykitchen.com—Themenuincludesoysters, flatbreads,burgers,sandwiches,saladsand aNOLAStyleGritsBowltoppedwithbacon, cheddarandapoachedegg.reservations accepted.Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily $$ LegacyKitchenSteak&Chop—91Westbank Expressway,Gretna,(504)513-2606; legacykitchen.com Themenuincludes filetsmignonsandbone-inrib-eyes,as wellasburgers,saladsandseafooddishes reservationsaccepted.Outdoorseating available.LunchanddinnerMon.-Sat $$ LuzianneCafe 481GirodSt.,(504)2651972;luziannecafe.com—cajunSunshine Beignetsarestuffedwitheggs,bacon,cheese andhotsauce.Noreservations.Deliveryavailable.BreakfastandlunchWed.-Sun $$ MartinWine&Spirits 714ElmeerAve., Metairie,(504)896-7350;3827Baronne St.,(504)894-7444;martinwine.com—The deliservessandwichesandsaladssuchas theSena,withchicken,raisins,bluecheese, pecansandTabascopepperjellyvinaigrette Noreservations.Lunchdaily.$$

Mikimoto—3301S.CarrolltonAve.,(504) 488-1881;mikimotosushi.com TheSouth carrolltonrollincludestunatataki,avocado andsnowcrab.Themenualsohasnoodle dishes,teriyakiandmore.reservations accepted.Deliveryavailable.LunchSun.Fri.,dinnerdaily $$ Mosca’s—4137Highway90West,Westwego, (504)436-8950;moscasrestaurant.com— Thisfamily-styleeateryservesItaliandishes andspecialtiesincludingchickenalagrande andbakedoystersMosca.reservations accepted.DinnerWed.-Sat.cashonly $$$ Mother’sRestaurant 401PoydrasSt., (504)523-9656;mothersrestaurant.net— Thiscounter-servicespotservespo-boys, jambalaya,crawfishetouffee,redbeansand riceandmore.Deliveryavailable.Noreservations.Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily.$$ Neyow’sCreoleCafe—3332BienvilleSt., (504)827-5474;neyows.com Themenu includesredbeanswithfriedchickenor porkchops,aswellasseafoodplatters, po-boys,grilledoysters,saladsandmore.No reservations.Lunchdaily,dinnerMon.-Sat., brunchSun.$$

NiceGuysBar&Grill—7910EarhartBlvd., (504)302-2404;niceguysbarandgrillnola. com—char-grilledoystersaretoppedwith cheese.Themenualsoincludeswings,quesadillas,burgers,salads,seafoodpastaand more.Noreservations.Lunchdaily,dinner Mon.-Sat $$$

TheOriginalItalianPie—3629PrytaniaSt., (504)766-8912;theoriginalitalianpieuptown.com TheItalianPiecomboincludes pepperoni,Italiansausage,groundbeef, mushrooms,onions,bellpepper,black olives,mozzarellaandhouse-madetomato sauce.Noreservations.DinnerandlatenightTue.-Sat.$$

OrleansGrapevineWineBar&Bistro—720 OrleansAve.,(504)523-1930;orleansgrapevine.com—Thewinebar’smenuincludes creolepastawithshrimpandandouillein tomatocreamsauce.reservationsaccepted

forlargeparties.Outdoorseatingavailable. DinnerThu.-Sun $$ PalaceCafe—605CanalSt.,(504)523-1661; palacecafe.com Thecontemporarycreole menuincludescrabmeatcheesecakewith mushroomsandcreolemeunieresauce. Outdoorseatingavailable.reservationsrecommended.BreakfastandlunchWed.-Fri., dinnerWed.-Sun.,brunchSat.-Sun.$$$

ParishGrill—4650W.EsplanadeAve.,Suite 100,Metairie,(504)345-2878;parishgrill. com—Themenuincludesburgers,sandwiches, pizzaandsauteedandouillewithfigdip, bluecheeseandtoastpoints.reservations accepted.LunchanddinnerMon.-Sat $$ PeacockRoom—KimptonHotelFontenot,501 TchoupitoulasSt.,(504)324-3073;peacockroomnola.com—Blacklentilvadouvancurry comeswithroastedtomatoes,mushrooms andbasmatirice.reservationsaccepted. DinnerWed.-Mon.,brunchSun.$$ PrimoHoagies 8228OakSt.,(504)3151335;primohoagies.com—Themenuofhot andcoldsandwichesincludesaclassicItalian hoagiewithprosciutto,salami,hotcapicola,provolone,lettuce,tomatoandonion. Deliveryavailable.Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$ Rosie’sontheRoof HigginsHotel,480 AndrewHigginsBlvd.,(504)528-1941;higginshotelnola.com/dining—Therooftopbarhasa menuofsandwiches,burgersandsmallplates Noreservations.Dinnerdaily.$$

Tableau 616St.PeterSt.,(504)934-3463; tableaufrenchquarter.com—Pastabouillabaissefeaturessquidinkmafaldine,littleneck clams,Gulfshrimp,squid,seafoodbroth, rouilleandherbedbreadcrumbs.Outdoor seatingavailable.reservationsrecommended. DinnerWed.-Sun.,brunchThu.-Sun $$$ Tacklebox—817CommonSt.,(504)8271651;legacykitchen.com Themenuincludes oysters,anddisheslikeredfishSt.charleswith garlic-herbbutter,asparagus,mushroomsand crawfishcornbread.reservationsaccepted Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily.$$ Theo’sNeighborhoodPizza—1212S.Clearview Parkway,Elmwood,(504)733-3803;2125 VeteransMemorialBlvd.,Metairie,(504)5104282;4024CanalSt.,(504)302-1133;4218 MagazineSt.,(504)894-8554;70488Highway 21,Covington,(985)234-9420;theospizza.com

AMarilynnPotaSupremepieistoppedwith mozzarella,pepperoni,sausage,hamburger, mushrooms,bellpeppersandonions.There alsoaresalads,sandwichesandmore.Delivery available.LunchanddinnerTue.-Sat $

Tito’sCeviche&Pisco—1433St.CharlesAve., (504)354-1342;5015MagazineSt.,(504) 267-7612;titoscevichepisco.com Peruvian lomosaltadofeaturessauteedbeef,onions, tomatoes,soysauceandpisco,servedwith potatoesandrice.Outdoorseatingavailable onMagazineStreet.Deliveryavailable reservationsaccepted.Lunchanddinner Mon.-Sat.,brunchSun.$$$

TheVintage 3121MagazineSt.,(504) 324-7144;thevintagenola.com—Themenu includesbeignets,flatbreadsandaveggie sandwichwithavocado,onions,arugula,red pepperandpepperjackcheese.Noreservations.Deliveryandoutdoorseatingavailable Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily.$$ ZhangBistro—1141DecaturSt.,(504)8268888;zhangbistronola.com—Themenuof chineseandThaidishesincludesaSzechuan hotWokwithachoiceofchicken,beef,shrimp ortofuwithonions,peppers,cauliflower,jalapenosandspicysauce.reservationsaccepted. LunchanddinnerThu.-Tue $$

thepromandtheschoolendedup cancellingtheeventinstead.Inthe musical,acoupleofBroadwayactors havetheirownmisguidedmotivations torushtoIndianatotrytohelpastudentwhowantstobringhergirlfriend totheprom,andthetownisshaken upaseveryonetriestogettheprom backontrack.At7:30p.m.Friday, March8,andSaturday,March9,and 2p.m.Sunday,March10,andMarch 15-24,atrivertownTheatersforthe PerformingArts.Tickets$39-$43 viarivertowntheaters.com

DannyBarkerBanjo &GuitarFestival

TheannualDannyBarkerBanjo& GuitarFestivalisdedicatedtothe NewOrleansmusicianandmusic educatorandhisworkofpreservingNewOrleansmusictraditions Thisyear’sfestivalwillfeature performancesbyGreggStafford, MariWatanabe,DetroitBrooks,Dr. MichaelWhite,coreyharris,Davell crawfordandmoreFriday,March 8,throughSunday,March10,atthe NewOrleansJazzMuseum.There alsowillbeastageforinterviews.The BanjoandGuitarSummitandkickoff patronpartytakeplaceMarch6,and there’saworkshopatUNOanda10th anniversarycelebrationatNOMAon March7.TicketstotheJazzMuseum are$15perday.Findmoreinfo atdannybarkerfestival.com.

DawnRichard

VocalistandpopartistDawnRichard dugintosecondlinetraditions, bounce,housemusic,Afro-futurism andmoreonhergreatalbum“Second Line”—andthencompletelychanged directionsthenextyearforthecontemporaryclassicalwork“Pigments” withcomposerSpencerZahn.richard performsat8p.m.Saturday,March 9,attheGeorgeandJoyceWein Jazz&heritagecenteraspartofthe chanteuseseriescelebratingNew Orleanswomeninmusic.charm Tayloropens.Ticketsare$10 viajazzandheritage.org.

‘Beautiful:TheCarol KingMusical’

LongbeforeTaylorSwiftand Beyonce,caroleKingtoppedthe chartsandturnedoutalbumafter albumandhitafterhit.Thisjukebox musicalaboutherincludesthesongs “IFeeltheEarthMove,”“(YouMake MeFeelLike)ANaturalWoman,” “SoFarAway,”“WillYouLoveMe Tomorrow”andmore.At7:30p.m

Thursday,March7,throughSaturday,

ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT

March9,and3p.m.Sunday,March 10,andMarch14-31atLePetit Theatre.Tickets$20-$75 vialepetittheatre.com.

‘KingdomofEarth’

LotandhisnewwifeMyrtle,a showgirlhemetrecently,move intohisfamilyhomeinaneffortto keeptheestatefromhishalf-brother chicken.Butmorethansiblingrivalry isbrewingasrisingfloodwaters threatenthepropertyinTennessee Williams’drama.TheTennessee WilliamsTheatrecompanyofNew Orleanspresentedtheshowinitsfirst season,andmountsanewproductionatLoyolaUniversity’sMarquette Theatre.At7:30p.m.Thursday, March7,throughSaturday,March9, andMarch14-24.Tickets$10-$48 viatwtheatrenola.com

EricaFallsalbumrelease

EricaFallshasmixedR&B,souland funkwhilesingingwithvariouslocal bands.Nowshe’sreleasingthealbum “Emotions,”steepedinclassicsoul singing.At9p.m.Friday,March8,at thejustreopenedDewDropInn.Find informationatdewdropinnnola.com.

BigGarden

NewOrleans’BigGardendrawsinspirationfrom’90salt-rockandgrunge bandsonitsheavy,expansivedebut album“Totherind.”Thebandnext playsat8:30p.m.Thursday,March7, atSiberiawithDayJob,Secretcowboy andedhochuli.Ticketsare$12.40 viasiberianola.com

LeFamilyMichot

TheMapleLeafgetsadoubledoseof MichotsonFriday,March8.LeFamily Michot,whichplaysamoretraditional, acousticveinofcajundancemusic, performsat8p.m.They’refollowed bytheLostBayouramblers,brothers LouisandAndreMichot’srockin’,forward-lookingtakeonLouisianaFrench music,at10p.m.Ticketsforthe8p.m showare$15inadvanceand$20at thedoor,andthe10p.m.showis$30 inadvanceand$35atthedoor.Find moreinfoatmapleleafbar.com

NOLABrewing15thbirthday

NOLABrewingCo.celebratesits15th birthdaywithmusicbyTherumbleand specialbrewsofMechaIIPAandNOLA BrownAle.Tickets$20inadvance. Atthebreweryat7p.m.Sunday, March9.Findinformationat nolabrewing.com.

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MONDAY4

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— MatineeAllStarBand,1:30pm;LeeFloyd AndThunderboltTrio,5pm;richard ScottandFriends,8pm

HOWLIN'WOLF —SofiaMock,chris Vincent,SweetieMagee,Sariyah Idan.,6:30pm

TUESDAY5

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL—Peterharrisandthe O.G.s,7:30pm

ELLISMARSALISCENTERFORMUSIC LilliLewis,6:30pm;FritzelsAllStarBand w/JamilSharif,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— richard“Piano”Scott,1pm;colinMyers Band,5pm

NEWORLEANSJAZZMUSEUM— ArrowheadJazzBand,2pm

ROCK'N'BOWL—Alex'Papo' Guevera,8pm

WEDNESDAY6

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL Firmroots,7:30pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— richard“Piano”Scott,1pm;Bourbon StreetStars,5pm;FritzelsAllStarBand W/Kevinrayclark,8pm

SANTOS—Gladrags,Tasche&The PsychedelicrosesTrioandLisbon Girls,9pm

THURSDAY7

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL—cryptic,8pm

CAPULET—MiaBordersAcoustic Trio,6:30pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— richard"Piano"Scott,12:30pm;Doyle cooperBand,2:30pm; JohnSaavedra Band,6pm;FritzelsAllStarBandW/ Kevinrayclark,8pm

HARDROCKCAFENEWORLEANS— SariyahIdanduo,9pm

NEWORLEANSJAZZMUSEUM—Piano hour,2pm

PEACOCKROOM,HOTELFONTENOT— DaLovebirdswithrobinBarnesandPat casey,8pm

ROCK'N'BOWL rustyMetoyer&the ZydecoKrush,8pm

SANTOS—DanaIves,KairosandSick ride,9pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE—Brass-Aholics,7:30pm

THEPRESSROOMATTHEELIZAJANE— LesGetrex,5pm

FRIDAY8

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL OhYeah!,8pm

BLUENILE—Kermitruffinsandthe BarbecueSwingers,11pm

BOURBONSTREETHONKYTONK — TheBadSandys,8pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB richard"Piano"Scott,12:30pm; SamFriend,2:30pm;LeeFloydand ThunderboltTrio,6pm

GEORGEANDJOYCEWEINJAZZ& HERITAGECENTER Margie Perez,8pm

LAFONPERFORMINGARTSCENTER DerinaharveyBand,7:30pm

PUBLICBELTATHILTONNEWORLEANS RIVERSIDE PhilMelancon,8pm

ROCK'N'BOWL Bagof Donuts,8:30pm

THEGOAT—Porcelain,LifeinaVacuum, DedDebbie,BullSh*tMachine,8pm

THEJOYTHEATER—SleaterKinney,8pm

THEPRESSROOMATTHEELIZAJANE —ronaldJones:TheNewOrleanscreole crooner,5pm

SATURDAY9

BAYOUBARATTHEPONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL—JordanAnderson,8pm

BLUENILE TheSoulrebels,11pm

BLUENILEBALCONYROOM—Muevelo ft.MargiePerez&BrentrosewithVictor campbell&Yusa,10pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— richard“Piano”Scott,12:30pm; SteveDetroyBand,2:30pm;LeeFloyd andThunderboltTrio,6pm;Fritzels AllStarBandw/JamilSharif,9pm; FritzelsAllStarBandW/Kevinray clark,9pm

GEORGEANDJOYCEWEINJAZZ& HERITAGECENTER—Dawnrichardand charmTaylor,8pm

PUBLICBELTATHILTONNEWORLEANS RIVERSIDE—PhilMelancon,8pm ROCK'N'BOWL—Supercharger,8:30pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE TheNayoJones Experience,7:30&9pm

THEPRESSROOMATTHEELIZAJANE— Dr.MichaelTorregano,5pm

SUNDAY10

BOURBONSTREETHONKYTONK —The BadSandys,8pm

DEUTSCHESHAUS Beth Patterson,5:30pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB

DoylecooperBand,1:30pm;LeeFloyd &ThunderboltTrio,5pm;FritzelsAllStar Bandw/MikeFulton,8pm

HOLYDIVERNOLA—MoonTokki,Tashi DelayandBoysDon'tFight,8pm

SANTOS—NiteMusic,NotExotic,Kay WeathersandDumbster,9pm

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THETIMES-PICAYUNE

Recoverymode

byWillCoviello

HAVINGATEENAGER SHAREAUSEFULAPP whiletravelingseems likeanormalexperiencein“Top5Survival Moves.”Buttheapp isforreceivingairraid warnings,aspassengersonabuscross thePolishborderinto Ukrainein2022.It’s amomentthatshows boththedangerous conditionsandalmost routinewayoflifeina nationunderattack.

Theexchangeis basedontheexperiencesofKatya chizhayeva,whowasborninKyivand nowlivesinNewOrleans.She’sadancer andacupuncturistwhomovedhereto helpthecityrebuildfollowinghurricane Katrina.herfamilyhadmovedtoSan Franciscoasrefugeesinthe1990safter theSovietUnioncollapsedandUkraine’s economycrashed.

Duringthetwoyearssincerussia’s invasionofUkraine,chizhayevahas twicetraveledbacktoKyivtohelp.her accountsofthattravel,rehabilitation workandconnectionwithUkrainians arethebasisforthedrama,created withGoatintheroadtheatercompany. chizhayevahelpeddevelopandalso performsinthepiece.Theshowruns March8-17atthecAc.

MuchoftheworkissetinKyiv,where shestillhasfamily,butalsoelsewhere assomeofchizhayeva’sfriendsstayin theUkrainiancapitalandothersfleethe destructiontowaitoutthewarinother Europeancountries.

Inthework,chizhayevafindssome ofthecomfortsofheryounglife.She drinkskvas,akombucha-likedrink madefrombread.Shetakesinastray catwhilestayinginafriend’sempty apartment.Shetalkswithfellow dancersandchoreographersabouthow they’veadjusted.There’sdancing,but even“SwanLake,”thoughtofasaclassicrussianballet(thoughTchaikovsky’s father’sfamilywasfromUkraine), drawsdisagreementsbetweenfriends andobservers

Thereisnoavoidingtheimpactand stakesofthewar.chizhayevagrewup primarilyspeakingrussian.ButinKyiv, everyoneisswitchingtotheUkrainian language,andshefindsthatsome restaurantswon’tservepeoplespeakingrussian.Someofherartistfriends haveretunedtheirfocusonchoreographytophysicaltherapy.

TherealsoareUkrainiansongs,dance andcelebrationin“Top5,”mostly viewedasthejoysofthepastanddesire toreturntopeaceandnormalcy

Thedramaalsoanimatesrussian PresidentVladimirPutinmeetingwith hisministersandthedeceitofpropagandaconfusingthewar’sstakes.

chizhayevawenttohelpsoldiers recoveringfrombattlefieldinjuries, andthepieceworksinafewaccounts ofthefrontlines.

“IdecidedtogotoUkrainetovolunteerasanacupuncturist,”chizhayeva says.“Iwasabletofindarehabilitation centerinKyivthatworkswithinjured soldiers,230ofthematatime.It’san in-patientfacility.”

chizhayevaalsohasconnected withUkrainiansrelocatedinLouisiana andorganizedseveralbenefits.She approachedGoatintheroadalmost ayearagototellmoreofthestory, andthey’remountingtheworkata crucialtime.

“Wemadethisplayalittlequicker thanwemakeourplays,”saysco-writer anddirectorchrisKaminstein.“Itwas importanttomovequicklyanddo somethingthatfeltrelevantnow.And thesituationischangingallthetime.

WeweregoingtogooffwhatKatya’s interestswere:theeffectondailylife, howpeoplebalancetheeveryday.It’s tunedtotherealityofwhat’shappening buttryingtobereflectiveaboutthe cultureandbringinplayfulmoments anddanceandmusicandtheelements ofpeople’slives.”

“Top5SurvivalMoves”runsMarch8-17. Tickets$20-$25.Allproceedsgoto supportUkrainiansoldiersrecovering fromdeployment.Findinformation atcacno.org.

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byWillCoviello

WIDESPREADPROTESTSABOUT THECONFLICTINGAZA,policing andthesuppressionofreproductiverightsintheU.S.aren’t aboutnewissuesasmuchasthe urgencytoeffectchangenow. Italsomakesthisyear’sPatois NewOrleansInternational humanrightsFilmFestivalall themoretimely.

Thefestivalpresentsfilms aboutthosesubjects,aswell ashaitiancarnival,civilrights, LGBTQissuesandaccessfor peoplewithdisabilities,ina slateoffeatures,documentariesand shortfilmsrunningMarch6-10.The festivalstartsWednesday,March6,at theMarignyOperahousewithfilmsand discussionofthePalestinianmovement. Therestofthefilmsandeventsfeaturing filmmakers,activistsandtalkbacksessionsareatTheBroadTheater.

heavilyoninterviewswithhisfamily Thefilmdrawsmanycomparisons betweenBarghoutiandSouthAfrica’s NelsonMandelaandexaminesIsrael’s occupationoftheWestBank.

TheopeningnightfilmatTheBroad isasecret,butthedocumentary premieredinJanuaryattheSundance FilmFestival.Itlikelywillneverscreen onAmazon’splatform,andthisshowing willbefollowedbyapaneldiscussion withlabororganizerswhofoughtthe internetbehemoth,aswellaslocals workingatareadollarstores.

Oneofthefestival’smostvibrant documentariesaboutorganizingefforts isthehour-long“NocopAcademy.”It focusesonayouthgroupthatopposed theconstructionofa$95milliontraining centerforpoliceandfiremeninchicago. Afternumerouscityschoolswereclosed, MayorrahmEmanuelchampionedthe project.Thethenrecentpolicekillingof LaquanMcDonaldmadethesituation moretense.

Thefilmfollowsthestudents’quick learningcurveastheygofromgeneral protests,socialmediaactivism(#nocopacademy)andenlistingchancethe rapperintheircausetolearninghow toputpressureonindividualchicago aldermenandthecouncil’sBlack caucus.Thecitytriestoclosethemout ofparticipationinpublicmeetings,and listeningtothestudentsbreakdownthe processandmasterpoliticsisexciting TheFridayfilmscreeningfeaturesa talkbackwithfilmmakersandstudents inthefilm.

Thefestivalfeaturesseveralfilms abouttheconflictbetweenIsraeland thePalestinians.The2022documentary“Tomorrow’sFreedom”profiles Palestinianleaderandpoliticalprisoner MarwanBarghouti(Sunday,March10).

Thefilmfocusesonhisdetainmentby Israel,trialandimprisonment,relying

“Alam”isafeaturefilmabout Palestinianyouth,anditsmaincharacterTamerislessinterestedinschool andresistancetoIsraelioccupationthan heisinvideogames,findingasourcefor hashandawkwardlypursuingMaysaa, whobreakstheiceforhim.

Whilethedramaaimstoportraythe livesofyoungpeoplegrowingupamid conflict,MahmoodBakri’sTameris toopassive.Severalofhispeershave interestingperspectivesontheirfuture aspirations,butattimestheplot’s impositionofgreaterpoliticalnarratives feelsheavy-handed.(Friday,March8.)

“Kanaval:APeople’shistoryofhaiti inSixchapters”focusesonsomeofthe colorfulcarnivalmarchinggroupsacross thecountry,anditlinkstheirinspirations andsymbolismtohaitianhistory,from slaveryintheFrenchcolonytooccupationbytheU.S.tothedictatorshipsof PapaDocandBabyDocDuvalier.

TheLanseKodcovertheirbodies inblackpaintandareinspiredbythe secretmeetingsofenslavedpeople plottingtherevolution.Thefilmis poeticinstyle,withbrilliantimageryof carnivalmasks,bodypaintedrevelers, musicalgroupsandthefearsome LanseKod.(Saturday,March9.)

Thefestivalhasaprogramabout abortionrightsonSunday,March10, highlightedbythe1989documentary“WithaVengeance:TheFight forreproductiveFreedom.”“Fannie Louhamer’sAmerica”looksatthe legendaryactivist’swork(Saturday, March9).And“Acsexybility”isafilm aboutqueernessanddisabilityinBrazil (Saturday,March9).

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