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ON THE COVER Big Freedia’s big show........................................ 17 A reality TV show, Queen of Bounce, is the next project for New Orleans’ Queen Diva

Clancy DuBos/Politics .........................................15 So much going on Education ................................................................22 To tech or not to tech? Educators are split

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Seven Things to Do This Week........................... 5 The Love Language, Minus the Bear, Blueberry Hill and more

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NEWS + VIEWS News.............................................................................7 In the wake of several killings of children, local and state politicians are talking about taking a heavier hand with NOPD oversight Bouquets & Brickbats ...........................................7 This week’s heroes and zeroes C’est What? ................................................................7 Gambit’s Web poll Scuttlebutt...............................................................10 From their lips to your ears Commentary............................................................12 Papers, please: The Real ID mess

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What’s In Store ......................................................25 Hemline First Course............................................................. 27 A state salute to craft brewers Fork + Center ........................................................... 27 All the news that’s fit to eat 3-Course Interview .............................................28 Roberto Mendez of Taqueria Corona Drinks ........................................................................29 Malt Weekly and Wine of the Week Last Bites ..................................................................31 Foodie calendar, 5 in Five, Off the Menu

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT A&E News ..................................................................41 The New Orleans Burlesque Festival

Music .........................................................................43 PREVIEW: Man Man Film............................................................................. 47 REVIEW: Ain’t Them Bodies Saints Art ................................................................................51 REVIEW: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Events .......................................................................58 Crossword + Sudoku ...........................................70

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seven things to do in seven days Tony Clifton Concert Film

Wed. Sept. 18 | Andy Kaufman popularized the deadbeat comedic alter ego Tony Clifton on Saturday Night Live and elsewhere, and the persona survived him. The Tony Clifton Concert Film screens at One Eyed Jacks and the show features appearances by Tony Clifton and members of Fleur de Tease.

Minus the Bear

Wed. Sept. 18 | While putting finishing touches on Acoustics II, featuring mostly acoustic versions of previously released tunes, the Seattle indie band announced a tour including acoustic mini-sets. Tera Melos and The New Trust open at 8:30 p.m. at Tipitina’s.

Empire of the Sun

The Love Language

Thu. Sept. 19 | Incorporating 20 friends from the Raleigh, N.C., rock community and named after its artist-haven recording space, Ruby Red (Merge) finds The Love Language at its most generous, doling out a honeypot of sumptuous bigband pop and hard-charging rhythms. At 8 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

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New Orleans Burlesque Festival | Ms. Redd (pictured) and other retro burlesque performers from around the world dance, tease, strip and compete for the title Queen of Burlesque at the annual festival. There’s also a showcase of male burlesque dancers, autograph signings, workshops and parties.

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Blueberry Hill

Fri.-Sun. Sept. 20-Oct. 20 | Butch Caire created and directed the musical in which people take joy and solace in classic New Orleans R&B tunes. The show features songs by Fats Domino, Irma Thomas and Ernie K-Doe. At Westwego Performing Arts Theatre.

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Sun. Sept. 22 | On its 2012 release Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon (Bloodshot), the brooding Bloomington, Ind., tunes gently segue from sparing to lush to folksy to orchestral and back around again. Larry and His Flask opens at 10 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

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Thu. Sept. 19 | The Civic Theatre’s comeback begins with Empire of the Sun, the Australian electropop duo whose modestly catchy sophomore clubber Ice on the Dune (Capitol) belies its fantastical production design: two sci-fi movie heroes in search of an apocalypse, so Down Under they’re over the top. Alpine opens at 9 p.m. at the Civic Theatre.

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Another fresh start?

After the killings of several children outraged New Orleanians, city and state lawmakers push for more oversight of NOPD and other law enforcement agencies.

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rather than limiting the applicant NOPD Chief Ronal pool by making it a requirement.

Serpas’ performance Further complicating recruiting efforts: the restrictions on off-duty is being questioned by state Sen. Karen details as a result of the consent Carter Peterson. decree limit officers’ ability to moonlight, Morrell said. Officers PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER allowed to work details must not have any pending disciplinary actions. The upshot is that some of the department’s best officers are seeing their salaries decrease the most.

“These are a group of people we depend on, but we’re not giving them the resources that show them they have any worth,” said District D Councilwoman Cynthia Hedge-Morrell.

Even seemingly minor policy changes can have an enormous impact, lawmakers said. Many members of the armed forces have tattoos, contrary to the department’s new ban on body art.

As a result, a tattooed Navy SEAL returning from overseas has to consider wearing long sleeves to cover them in the New Orleans summer if he wants to work for NOPD. State Sen. Karen Carter Peterson says the department’s recruiting problems go straight to the top. “No one wants to work for this chief,” Carter-Peterson said. “That’s not something we should tap dance around. It’s not working. His leadership is not working.”

The staffing issues also figure prominently into another area: the departmental budget. The council approved a budget that called for 1,275 officers; if the actual number is falling below that figure, how is the money being spent? Several lawmakers and council members noted their participation in the city budget seems limited to the month or so of hearings before it is approved each PAGE 9

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was selected to perform at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 43rd annual award dinner gala Sept. 21 in Washington D.C. One of New Orleans’ most acclaimed jazz vocalists, Jordan has performed at the Kennedy Center in the nation’s capital, as well as at New York’s Lincoln Center. At the Black Caucus gala, she will perform with her brother, trumpeter Marlon Jordan.

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is raffling a woman’s diamond Rolex watch to benefit New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton’s Play It Forward Foundation. Payton will be present when the winners of the watch and other prizes are announced Sept. 21 at Aucoin Hart (1525 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-834-9999)). For more information and tickets, visit www.aucoinhart.com.

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pleaded guilty to tax fraud Sept. 4 in the courtroom of U.S. District Court Judge Sarah S. Vance. Patel, who owned motels on Airline Drive in Metairie, accepted responsibility for not reporting more than $1.3 million in taxable income. Patel, who will be sentenced in December, faces a maximum of three years in jail, one year on parole and a $250,000 fine.

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The numbers for the next recruit class are even smaller, and Morrell said there may be a number of reasons why. Officers are required to live in New Orleans, but that is increasingly difficult on a police officer’s salary, and that policy limits applicants who may have other reasons, such as their children’s schools, for wanting to live elsewhere, Morrell added. Other jurisdictions offer financial incentives and cost-of-living bonuses for officers who live in their cities to encourage new officers to move into the city voluntarily,

a Warren Easton Charter High School alumnus, was honored by the school Sept. 5 at a fundraiser featuring performances by fellow Easton alumni Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and Nicholas Payton. This month Warren Easton is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the school will dedicate its new Centennial Brick Plaza Sept. 16.

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By Robert Morris | Uptown Messenger n a city where the pace of new anti-crime programs is matched year-for-year with funerals for children slain by stray bullets, some New Orleans City Council members and state lawmakers are discussing ways to determine whether any of the efforts underway are actually working.

The creation of “Saving Our Sons,” “NOLA For Life” and the Multi-Agency Gang Unit have been bookended by the deaths of 2-year-old Jeremy Galmon in 2010, 2-year-old Keira Holmes in 2011, 5-year-old Briana Allen last year, as well as the deaths of 1-yearold Londyn Samuels and 11-year-old Arabian Gayles just days apart at the end of this summer. All were struck down by gunfire.

District B City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell had been in office only nine months when Samuels was killed in her district.

Within days, she convened a summit of other council members, state lawmakers, judges and law enforcement officials to discuss what more can be done to stem the tide of violence.

A common theme emerged: Everywhere, there is a need for more oversight — of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) and its leadership, of the anti-crime programs in place, of the budgets for those entities and of the state law-enforcement agencies that also play crucial roles.

“Doing nothing — I think that’s unacceptable,” Cantrell said.

“Historically, the council has been really hands-off on the police in general,” said state Sen. J.P. Morrell, a participant at Cantrell’s summit. “Both on the state and local level, we have to get more invested in the nuts and bolts of the different crime-fighting tools available to us.”

One major area of concern is the number of police officers on the streets. In early August, WWL-TV reported that slightly more than 1,100 officers were on the active-duty roster, down from more than 1,500 in 2010 and with an officer leaving roughly every other day. There is a new recruit class of 24 officers, but WWL-TV counted 37 officers leaving the department in a two-month period this summer. It is unclear what the city is doing to stanch the flow, a situation the lawmakers described as untenable.

“We immediately need more police,” City Council President Jackie Clarkson said.

“Morale is extremely low,” Cantrell said. “Leadership matters.

We can’t even keep the officers we have.”

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year, rather than members receiving updates on progress throughout the year. Several lawmakers said the City Council also needs more information about how the federal-city consent decree will be funded.

“We need to be somewhat more involved in the formation of the budget — not just making sure it is balanced in the last month — and moving small amounts of money around,” said District A City Councilwoman Susan Guidry.

Several officials said the council’s Criminal Justice Committee, chaired by Guidry, would be the ideal vehicle to seek more answers.

Guidry noted that the committee has been aggressive in seeking individual budgets for agencies funded by the city; others suggested the council needs to ask NOPD leadership more direct questions.

Murder rates are down, but still astronomical, and City Council Vice President Stacy Head said she is unsure whether they tell an accurate story. More important, she said, should be the rate of shootings with injuries, because all that separates some shootings from murders is the aim, divine intervention or the skill of a surgeon.

Head said the City Council should set its own accountability measures and hold NOPD to those standards. “The only real power we have as a council at this point is holding the executive branch accountable and trying to push them to do a better job,” she said. “The particular decisions as to how money is spent lie in the executive branch. As council members, we have an oversight obligation to make it clear that those efforts are not acceptable when they are not acceptable.”

Head said she wants more data on why police officers are leaving and suggested the issues may be better addressed in a special City Council meeting on NOPD alone.

“We hear that there is low morale. We hear that there are problems, but we’re not getting regular updates on whether that’s accurate,” Head said.

— This story was produced with our partners at Uptown Messenger.

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Finally, although the regional murder rate is highest in Orleans Parish, the burden for addressing those murders does not fall solely on City Hall and NOPD. State lawmakers said that many agencies under their purview, such as the Department of Children and Family Services, need more scrutiny as well.

Probation and parole officers fall under the state Department of Corrections, and several of the lawmakers agreed they are severely overworked and an underutilized resource. About four dozen officers are assigned to oversee about 7,000 offenders, resulting in very little oversight at all, Morrell said.

“One of the greatest tools you have is a parole and probation officer,” Morrell said. “If a parolee’s house smells of marijuana and crack, they just walk in and that person just goes to jail. It’s one of the most seamless ways to target people who perpetrate violent crime.”

Participants said meetings to discuss these problems have been held for years, with little to show for it, but that this time something seemed different.

Andrea Samuels and Keion Reed, the parents of Londyn Samuels, the 13-month-old killed last month, addressed the lawmakers at the start of the meeting. They talked about the pain of losing their daughter and their frustration at the violence and lack of respect for human life on their streets. They pleaded for protection for their community, and for lawmakers to find a way to act.

“I think it’s hard for people to talk over and talk around each other, when you see a young mother grappling with that loss,” Morrell said.

“When you see them there and see what they’re going through, it immediately invests you in the conversation you’re about to have.”

“Sometimes I get this feeling that people in elected office have become numb and that upsets me,” Head said. “It’s evident from [Cantrell’s] call and the response from so many elected officials that there’s a lot more frustration and anger in trying to fix the problems than a pessimist would believe.”

“Maybe this is different,” Cantrell said. “This is not the same-old, talking about the issue where we do nothing,” Cantrell said. “People felt like this was a start.”

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SCUTTLEBUTT Quote of the week

“[Gov. Bobby] Jindal’s lagging popularity is based on irritating powerful groups of Louisiana constituents, including teachers, state workers, Democrats and businesses who doubt that his policies are doing them any good. If Louisiana’s economy were truly booming, Jindal’s popularity [would] be higher.” — Political scientist Pearson Cross, a professor at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, in an article exploring states’ economic rankings in Governing magazine. According to Governing’s formula, Louisiana came in 40th.

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Blakely rebuilding in Australia

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Dr. Ed Blakely watchers know that former Mayor Ray Nagin’s “recovery czar” declared mission accomplished on the rebuilding of New Orleans in 2009 and took his metaphorical “cranes in the sky” to Australia, where he works with the University of Sydney’s United States Study Centre.

According to a report on ABC News Australia last week, Blakely has a new challenge, one that might be more in line with his skill set than rebuilding a city: He’s teaming up with “urban designer” Ethan Kent to revitalize a shopping mall in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta.

Among the statements in the ABC News Australia report: Blakely was appointed by then-President George W. Bush to rebuild New Orleans (he wasn’t); Blakely says “The city fell down. Eighty percent of it was ruined” (it didn’t; it wasn’t); and Blakely claims, “We had to build it from the ground up and that’s what we did” (he didn’t).

As for Sydney’s Church Street Mall, the budget is more modest (a $2 million cosmetic upgrade), but Blakely is already on it: “Have talent contests, kids’ contests and so on. Flower shows, all that kind of stuff can be done now. We don’t have to wait until the end of the process.”

Concluded the planner, “We’re not going to plan, we’re going to do.” God save Australia. — KEVIN ALLMAN

More noise over noise

Music returns to Mimi’s ... but Soul Sister says sayonara

Mimi’s in the Marigny — the popular bar that’s been a flashpoint for noise complaints by some neighbors — received a mayoralty permit Sept. 6 to resume presenting live music, but the artist most associated with Mimi’s, DJ Soul Sister (aka Melissa Weber), issued a statement saying she won’t return,

NEWS VIEWS but will instead continue to present her popular Saturday night “Hustle” dance parties at the Hi-Ho Lounge, where she moved earlier this year.

“I could win a Grammy Award and a Nobel Peace Prize,” Weber wrote, “and the decision makers (whether this is a neighborhood association, the city, neighbors, etc.) would still banish me to the ‘DJ’ ghetto.”

The noise fracas is far from over.

Hear the NOLA Music, the group most associated with trying to pull the plug on Mimi’s DJ nights and live music, plans to fight the city permit. Lorelei Cropley, a spokesperson for the group, issued her own statement, saying Hear the NOLA Music will fight “illegal music at Mimi’s and take it all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.”

— KEVIN ALLMAN

Scuttlebits

All the news that doesn’t fit

• Former CNN host Larry King interviewed former Gov. Edwin Edwards last week on the campus of Louisiana State University. Interview topics ranged from Gov. Bobby Jindal (Edwards called him “smart,” but made it clear he wasn’t a fan) to EWE’s newborn son. One topic unexplored: The status of Edwards’ and his wife Trina Scott Edwards’ reality show The Governor’s Wife, which has been in the can for a while; the A&E network has pushed back several scheduled debut dates, and currently doesn’t have one at all …

• Zack Kopplin, the college student who has battled the Louisiana Science Education Act (the name is a misnomer intended to deceive voters; the act allows the teaching of creationism in Louisiana public schools), filed a lawsuit last week against John White, superintendent of the Louisiana Department of Education. Kopplin alleges White has blocked numerous public records requests that Kopplin has filed since last May …

• The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee last week approved New Orleans native Kenneth Polite as the next U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana. U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu nominated Polite, and U.S. Sen. David Vitter, a Republican, indicated he would not object. Polite’s appointment now goes to the full Senate, where approval is expected to be a lock …

• New Orleans musicians on TV: On Sept. 11, New Orleans late-night viewers had their choice of two local favorites when Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews appeared on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno at the same time the Preservation Hall Jazz Band brought

NEWS VIEWS their New Orleans sound to Jimmy Kimmel Live. Meanwhile, Big Freedia’s reality show Queen of Bounce

debuts on Fuse TV Oct. 2 (see cover story, p. 17), while Harry Connick Jr. will be the newest judge on singing competition warhorse American Idol when it comes back for a 13th season in January 2014 …

• Peyton Manning has lent his name to many products, but not this one: A Colorado marijuana dispensary has named one of its strains for the Denver Broncos quarterback. According to the packaging, “Peyton Manning” is an “uplifting, happy, euphoric, thought-provoking sativa.” No word on whether his brothers Cooper and Eli will be getting their own smokables. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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Nominate your favorite overachievers, innovators, activists and rising stars under the age of 40 for Gambit‘s annual 40 Under 40 Awards. Elected officials are not eligible.

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“The federal government should set standards for the issuance of birth certificates and sources of identification, such as drivers’ licenses. … At many entry points to vulnerable facilities, including gates for boarding aircraft, sources of identification are the last opportunity to ensure that people are who they say they are and to check whether they are terrorists.” — The 9/11 Commission Report of 2004

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arlier this year, we wrote about the Real ID Act (“Real ID, real trouble,” Feb. 26), the federally mandated changes to state identification cards that will, eventually, determine whether Americans can board a commercial flight. Back then, Louisiana was one of 37 states that had not brought its drivers’ licenses and state ID cards up to the new federal standard. Some early whistleblowers (including lawyer and blogger C.B. Forgotston) were sounding the alarm about the possibility of Louisianans eventually needing a passport to board even short flights or enter certain federal facilities.

Seven months and one legislative session since we wrote that editorial, Louisiana is no closer to settling the matter. In fact, the state task force charged with the issue came away from a meeting this month more confused than ever about what it will take to meet federal anti-terrorism requirements. Whatever the decision, it seems unlikely to mollify privacy advocates, who are squalling, with some justification, about what they see as a not-so-thinly-veiled attempt at establishing a national identity card.

How did the Real ID Act come about?

Like the Patriot Act — another piece of wide-ranging legislation that created concerns about privacy and other individual rights — the Real ID Act stemmed directly from the 9/11 attacks. Real ID was recommended in the 9/11 Commission report, passed by Congress in 2005 and signed into law by then-President George W. Bush.

The original deadline for the states and U.S. jurisdictions to comply with the new federal standards was May 2008. That deadline was extended to December 2009 when it became clear that no one was ready. States were allowed to file for an additional extension, to May 2011, if they met several benchmarks. Finally, in 2011, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security granted one final extension — to 2013 — and here we are.

State Sen. Jonathan Perry, R-Kaplan, head of Louisiana’s Real ID Task Force, called officials together earlier this month to find out when the feds would start enforcing the rule, which is now in its ninth year of being unenforced. As it turns out, even those in charge don’t know — Stephen Campbell, commissioner of the

Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), told Perry and others he didn’t know when the feds would begin to enforce the act.

The Advocate quoted Campbell as saying he was “pretty sure” Louisianans could use their current drivers’ licenses as airport identification “through Thanksgiving and Christmas, at least.”

On his blog (www.forgotston.com), Forgotston wrote, “Someone should have asked what ‘coming months’ meant. … Perhaps we can still use our driver’s licenses to fly out, but might need them to return home after the first of the year?”

We agree. If officials in charge of enacting Real ID don’t know the rules, how can the public know?

The entire Real ID program has been an expensive boondoggle, and most of the blame lies with the federal government.

The recent revelations about the depth

If officials in charge of enacting Real ID don’t know the rules, how can the public know? and breadth of the National Security Agency’s domestic spying on Americans also provides additional fodder — and credence — to those who object to what amounts to a system of national identity cards. And if you think the state’s OMV offices are a nightmare when you have to go in to get your license renewed once every four or eight years, imagine the lines when millions of Louisianans show up with their birth certificates and other official paperwork so their drivers’ licenses can be transformed into cards that meet the Real ID standards.

Last week, Americans everywhere reflected on the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. It’s also worth reflecting on the money we’ve spent and the rights we’ve lost under legislation enacted to “protect” us — measures such as the Patriot Act (which, you’ll remember, was to have “sunsetted” years ago, but Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama each extended some of its more onerous provisions) and Real ID. We’ve lived for eight years without Real ID, but who knows how much longer we can do so? Certainly our elected state officials don’t.

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So much going on to be reappointed, as has board Chairman Tim Doody. Also applying for Barry’s seat are attorney Lambert “Joe” Hassinger, who sits on the non-flood asset management board, and construction company exec George Ackel III. Whatever the committee’s logic, extending its published application deadline plays into the hands of Jindal, who wants to stack the board with puppets who will kill the lawsuit. The delay gives Jindal time to find his puppets.

Plus ca change.

• Storming the budgetary Bastille — Few people know the legislative process (often compared to making sausage) like blogger and attorney C.B. Forgotston. A former legislative staffer, Forgotston has turned his time in the belly of the beast

Waguespack has big shoes to fill. He has to start by convincing folks he’s not a Jindal lackey. into fodder for scathing online commentaries. His latest target: state funding for NGOs. Forgotston has opposed NGO funding for decades. Now he’s blogging a multipart rant against dozens of questionable allocations. State Treasurer John Kennedy was the first politician to pick up on Forgotston’s exposes of NGOs that have not filed required disclosure forms with the state. (Kennedy notes that some NGOs are worthy of support, but others clearly aren’t.) The errant ones inevitably have ties to legislators who get them funded, according to Forgotston.

Bobby Jindal promised to reform NGO appropriations. He devised a four-part test to determine whether they qualify.

However, the Jindal test seems to apply more strictly to NGOs with legislative sponsors who don’t vote the governor’s way. Not so for lawmakers who vote with Jindal. Go figure.

Now, some lawmakers are ready to change things. Several reportedly are planning to introduce bills to eliminate or further restrict public funding of NGOs. It proves that one man really can make a difference.

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ometimes I can’t write about just one topic because there’s so much going on at once. This is one of those times.

In state politics, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has a new leader — one with close ties to Gov. Bobby Jindal.

Locally, the “nominating committee” charged with vetting applicants to serve on the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) appears, sadly, to be towing the governor’s line against the reappointment of John Barry.

And if you ever doubt that one person can make a difference, check out blogger C.B. Forgotston (forgotston.com), who has made state funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) a hot-button issue.

• LABI’s new leader — When LaPolitics Weekly broke the news that former Jindal aide Stephen Waguespack had the inside track to succeed Dan Juneau as LABI president, it raised eyebrows. LABI under Juneau was the most influential lobby in the Capitol.

There were times when the business group had more stroke than the governor.

LABI’s opposition to Jindal’s “tax swap” plan (to replace the state income tax with the highest combined sales tax rate in the nation) effectively killed the controversial proposal.

Throughout his nearly 25 years as LABI president, Juneau brought keen political insights and strong communication skills (his weekly columns were great reads) to the task of promoting the business agenda. He worked with every governor since taking the reins of LABI in 1989, and he knew how to disagree with them without making enemies.

Waguespack has big shoes to fill. He has to start by convincing folks he’s not a Jindal lackey. There will be times when LABI disagrees (or should disagree) with the governor. We’ll know then if LABI made the right choice.

• Kowtowing to Jindal? — When area business and civic leaders pushed to reform levee boards after Hurricane Katrina, they blasted the old levee board for “backroom deals” hatched by the political elite and championed the notion of a politically independent flood protection board.

Now, some of those same reformers serve on the “nominating committee” that vets potential SLFPA-E board members.

When the committee met Sept. 13 to begin the process of nominating three board members, it extended its Sept. 11 deadline for receiving applications until Sept. 30 — even though the committee had several applicants for two of the three available seats. One of those seats is held

by SLFPA-E Vice President John Barry, the noted author and chief supporter of the authority’s environmental lawsuit against 97 oil and gas companies. Barry applied

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s September’s first Thursday night sweated into Friday’s wee hours, a long line of people waited for admittance into Republic New Orleans in the Warehouse District. The doorman stamped “BOUNCE” on the backs of right hands on a full spectrum of party-people, as Big Freedia’s genre-shaping bounce classic “Azz Everywhere” booms through the sound system. The night’s triple bill featured DJ Jubilee, Katey Red and, in the headliner slot, Big Freedia. Outside the green room where the Queen Diva was getting ready, newfangled e-cigarette contraption’s nonnoxious plumes gave way to the dank wafts of blunts.

The Internet is still abuzz about Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke’s performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. Cyrus

may have introduced many viewers to “twerking,” but the ass-in-the-air gyrating is locally, and originally, known as popping, and it came from New Orleans bounce music — long before West Coast hip-hop scenes appropriated and renamed it.

“I am excited about Miley twerking on the VMAs,” Freedia says. “She didn’t twerk properly, but she opened the door for New Orleans and bounce music and myself.”

Audiences who want to see twerking done right will have plenty of opportunity when the cable music channel Fuse airs the new reality TV show Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce beginning Oct. 2. The cameras follow Big Freedia around New Orleans as he prepares for a tour and looks to find a wider audience, but it’s also an introduction to his life outside late-night club shows.

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“People get to take a peek at my personal life and meet my family and some of my friends,” Big Freedia says.

Rapping opened the door for Big Freedia, but his personality is what makes the reality show work. He’s got ease and charm on screen, and though Fuse is most heavily focused on music programming, Queen of Bounce could make him a bigger TV celebrity than he is a rapper. It’s produced by World of Wonder, the company that created RuPaul’s Drag Race, Million Dollar Listing and Life with LaToya.

Freedia and his managers “realized my life is a story, and bounce music is a story, and we want this to be shown to the world,” Freedia says.

The premiere episode opens with a very quick gloss of Freedia’s career, beginning with images of Hurricane Katrina-ravaged New Orleans as Freedia talks about touring and reconnecting with dispersed New Orleanians in other cities. But he started his career in local clubs before the levee failures of 2005.

Freedia was born Freddie Ross Jr. and grew up in the 3rd Ward of New Orleans. He sang in church, and at home listened to his mother’s old-school and contemporary R&B, including The O’Jays, James Brown, Patti Labelle, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Michael Jackson and Prince. But Freedia became more interested in rap and bounce.

“When I got into middle school, I was listening to all the triggerman (beat) and Run DMC and Doug E. Fresh and all of that,” he says.

Eventually Freedia started performing and became a backup singer for his friend, bounce rapper Katey Red. Though bounce music had been around since the late 1980s, it got a burst of attention when several bounce rappers, including Freedia and Katey Red, were profiled in publications including The New York Times Magazine and Vanity Fair. Gay rappers shaking up a genre known for its homophobia helped grab media attention.

In July, Freedia opened several shows for the indie rock band Postal Service in the Pacific Northwest. Some of that band’s fans weren’t ready for bounce and popping. Reviews in the local press ranged from negative to aghast. But Freedia says that overall the mini-tour was positive.

“The Postal Service took a chance on me,” he says. “The crowd, they were there to see the Postal Service. But I worked hard and won over a majority of them.”

Freedia also notes that while some newcomers to bounce may be shocked, there are cultural antecedents to everything about his performance, both with gender issues and sexually expressive dancing. New Orleans has its own history with crossdressing and gay

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in the tour. It’s an uneasy mix, made worse when New Orleans news stations show footage of an NOPD SWAT team extracting Mr. Ghetto from his apartment following an alleged hostage situation. It throws tour plans into question, and a filmed meeting between Big Freedia, his managers and Mr. Ghetto (at Sammy’s Food Service and Deli on Elysian Fields Avenue) is a made-for-reality-TV scene.

“Everything on the show happened as it actually happened,” Moncado says in a phone interview from California.

“There’s a lot of tension that makes for perfect TV.” Moncada is a coproducer of Queen of Bounce, and her husband, Thomas McElroy, has worked with En Vogue and other R&B stars.

Mr. Ghetto hits on Moncada and she tells him, “I’m spoken for.” That does little to check his advances, and as the encounter gets heated, a different sexual conflict arises. Mr. Ghetto calls Big Freedia a “flamboyant diva” and yells “I’m the king!” Big Freedia fires back, “I’m the queen,” and confronts his homophobia angrily. “I got a dick between my legs just like you,” Big Freedia says.

Freedia wants mainstream success, but he’s not willing either to hide his sexual orientation nor dilute his powerful performances. It’s a point he’s made before about bounce music and the label “sissy bounce.”

“There’s no such thing as sissy bounce,” he says at Republic. “I’ve been trying to correct that for two years now. It’s bounce music. No separation.

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performers, including African-American R&B singer and female-impersonator Bobby Marchan. Freedia also notes similar cultural divides about African dance, as in YouTube videos of the mapouka, a dance indigenous to the Ivory Coast.

“It tripped me out because these women were doing splits like we do, moves like we do,” he says. “Videos are hard to find online because they were banned over there because they said women were degrading themselves.

But it’s just women in these dances, no men around. It’s just women expressing themselves. Bounce is a joyful music.

That’s what I’m going to share with the world.”

Freedia’s efforts to reach wider audiences drives the first two episodes of Queen of Bounce as Freedia and his managers prepare for a tour in Brazil and shooting a music video. In the opening episode, Freedia’s manager, Renee Moncada, suggests adding another bounce rapper to the tour bill, specifically Mr. Ghetto.

Robert Maize, aka Mr. Ghetto, made a name for himself when his YouTube video “Walmart” went viral. Filmed with a hand-held camera, it featured a couple of dancers popping in a Walmart parking lot and in store aisles.

Big Freedia’s onstage DJ, Rusty Lazer, loathes the idea of touring with Mr. Ghetto, and Freedia deliberates as his new managers argue that it’s a good business decision. To test the idea, Freedia and Mr. Ghetto cut a song together to see if they can share a stage and use it to generate interest

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the-Crescent City scenes such as the crawfish boil and local fans bouncing in clubs as Big Freedia screams “Hands on the floor.” At times, condensed histories leave out a lot, although producers decided to subtitle some scenes, apparently concerned New Orleans’ vernacular needed further clarification. (Asked about the racial implications of subtitles, Moncada cites industry practices for using subtitles, as in the PBS documentary Soul Food Junkies, which features subtitles when the narrator interviews football fans tailgating in Mississippi.)

There’s plenty of reality TV drama in the confrontations with Mr. Ghetto and Freedia’s relationship with his mother.

But Freedia clearly isn’t interested in getting mired in distractions or ego battles. He’s got bigger aims.

“You have to have a positive mind frame,” Freedia says at Republic, “You have to earn your respect, you have to work hard and give dedication to what you do. …

“I have been really grinding with this for a long time. I have been working really hard to show people that bounce can be really fun.”

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That’s how we do it in New Orleans. We’re a city of love — family-oriented. We have a big gay culture here and we support each other.”

“Big Freedia brings all walks of life together. Black, white; fat, skinny,” he says. “And that’s what it’s about, having fun expressing yourself through music and dance no matter who you are, what’s your origin, your sexuality, it doesn’t matter.”

“An artist like Freedia is able to change perceptions about gay men in general by just being who he is,” Moncado says.

While Big Freedia trusts Moncado, his biggest fan does not: his mother Vera.

The show introduces Vera at a backyard crawfish boil, where family and friends commune over crawfish as Freedia goes from performing gospel music to rapping. Everyone from Vera to young children start dancing, and in some cases popping. Katey Red (whom Freedia calls “my best friend”) says to the camera that Freedia “never left that pouch” in regard to the close relationship between mother-and-son.

Besides introducing Freedia to choir music, Vera also had always styled his hair. When Big Freedia’s managers bring in stylists and makeup artists for a video shoot, Vera does not take it well.

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lair Sumrall and her husband, Brad, brought home their newborn son a few months ago to join his big sister Kathryn, who turned 2 this summer. Although their oldest is only a toddler, the couple already is thinking about schools.

They plan to enroll their children in private schools for the next decade-plus, and Sumrall says she is fully aware of the significance of school assessment and placement testing — and their direct impact on children’s educational development and her family’s future.

“I feel like the climate in New Orleans is … competitive.” she says, describing the often-stressful process of determining the best school for a child — and, equally important, ensuring he or she is accepted into the selected school. “I’m now realizing it was smart to go ahead and get [Kathryn] enrolled early.” The toddler goes to a half-day, Monday-through-Friday program at St. George’s Episcopal

School Uptown. After researching options available in the New Orleans area, Sumrall selected St. George’s because it began enrolling children as young as 1, while established private schools in smaller cities and outlying areas typically accept children at 3 years old.

St. George’s has alerted Sumrall that there is a waiting list for its program for 2-year-olds and that students already enrolled at the school get placement preference for later grades. Students entering St. George’s don’t undergo formal placement or admissons testing until age 4. Young children already at the school are observed by their teachers in lieu of such testing — to determine whether the child and the school are a good fit. Referring back to the competitive climate of private-school placement in the New Orleans area, Sumrall says she feels fortunate her daughter is in school.

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children is the rapidly evolving role of technology — most notably the touch-screen tablet — in how students will be educated, in the private-school admissions process and in how children’s educational development is evaluated both immediately and in the long term.

It’s a hot topic, with proponents claiming the hand-to-brain transmission of learning offered by touch-screen tablets is more naturally intuitive than reading and/or reciting. They also contend it opens doors for children to explore and discover things in new ways. On the other hand, some warn against rearing a generation of children so wired to technology that they are disconnected from the world in which they live to the point of being anti-social.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no “screen time” (exposure to computers, touch-screen tablets, iPhones, etc.) until at least age 2. Yet Apple, reportedly the world’s most valuable corporation and purveyor of more than 700,000 apps, reports that early childhood learning apps,

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Many educators, however, are not as keen on digitally enhanced learning. In a 2012 survey of elementary and middle school teachers by Common Sense Media, 71 percent of teachers said entertainment media use has hurt students’ attention spans “a lot” or “somewhat.” A 2012 report by education nonprofit Project Tomorrow (and paid for in part by the technology industry), found that only 17 percent of current teachers believe technology helps students to more deeply explore their own ideas.

While admission and placement testing varies greatly between individual private and parochial schools in New Orleans, the norm seems to be time-tested, traditional models — but with a keen eye on the technology-induced changes now on the horizon. According to its admissions staff, the all-girl Academy of the Sacred Heart, which has students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, doesn’t conduct admission testing until third grade. The Uptown school recently switched to the online-based Comprehensive Testing Program 4 (CPT4), developed by the educational services nonprofit Educational Records Bureau, which ranks as a popular test among Christian schools. At Brother Martin High School in Gentilly, which teaches boys in seventh through 12th grades, admission is based on a combination of report cards, an interview with school staff, recommendations and standardized tests such as EXPLORE, an all multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test similar in methodology to ACT exams students take for college admissions.

“Whether the student is coming to us from a private, public or parochial school, the EXPLORE test, given to everyone on the same day, is the only thing that can give us an equal playing

field for each kid, as far as where they are academically and where they need to be placed,” says Carlos Bogran, assistant principal for admissions at Brother Martin. “Otherwise, we’d have no way of knowing, because it’d just be based on how well their school prepared them for high school, which varies widely and is often not individual to the kid.”

Bogran says change is on the way. In the 2014-15 school year, Brother Martin will begin what he calls its “BYOD” (Bring Your Own Device) policy, which will require students to have a tablet device. As far as the implications for how students are admitted and placed, Bogran takes a wait-and-see approach.

“Obviously this is the way education is going, so it’s natural that this is the way testing will go as well,” he says.

Because of the differences in how schools test and technological innovations in education that seem to change

with each school year, it is understandable that parents considering how to best prepare their child for testing find the process both daunting and exciting.

“It’s certainly something we’re going to deal with for what seems like ... forever,” Sumrall says. In the end, technology will win, she predicts: “Its different for all these schools, from what I’ve learned so far, but I am certain that touch-screens and tablets are the way [students will] be tested and taught throughout their schooling.”

Technology is changing the way children learn — and possibly how they are tested for admission to schools.

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(Dolce Vita fur jackets, Nicole Miller sheaths, Hazel beaded tops) to casual (Free People tunics and dresses, Hudson jeans, Sofia silk tank dresses) to lingerie and accessories (Hanky Panky tap pants and matching bras, chunky jewelry, Seychelles suede flats with sequined cat faces and ears). Little black dresses with a twist abound — all have details like leather sequins, shirring or gold yokes.

White favors lines like Free People and Tracy Reese — unique garments that look good, wear well and radiate effortless style. Hemline also carries local designers, including Louisianathemed jewelry by Lafayette designer Mary P. Lamb, and fashions by A. Gunk of Ocean Springs, Miss. “Your personality comes out in what you buy,” White says, adding that many of the garments can take on a variety of looks, depending on how they’re accessorized.

Events like Fashion Night Out and trunk shows help keep the atmosphere focused on fun. “People respond well to our events and the mood in general,” White says. “Yesterday we had a woman come in and say, ‘I came over here to get my nails done, but I got inspired by your window to redo my wardrobe.’ She was on the phone canceling her nail appointment right then and there.”

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AUCOIN HART (1525 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-834-9999; www.aucoinhart.com) hosts a benefit for Sean Payton’s Play It Forward Foundation 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21.

A woman’s Rolex watch valued at $18,350, a Saints helmet autographed by Lance Moore and a framed lithograph will be raffled. Sean Payton will sign autographs and take pictures during the event. Raffle tickets are $20 each or six for $100.

RHEA LANA OF NEW ORLEANS (Colonial Shopping Center, 7335 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, 504-784-8188; www.neworleans. rhealana.com) holds its biannual consign-

by Missy Wilkinson

ment sale of children’s and maternity items through Saturday, Sept. 21. Consignors earn 70 percent to 80 percent of proceeds from items that are sold. Hours vary by day; check the website for details.

LUCY ROSE (3318 Magazine St., 504-895-0444) boutique opened recently Uptown and offers women’s clothing, accessories and jewelry.

OAKWOOD CENTER (197 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 504-361-1550; www.oakwoodcenter. com) has a new retail wing with four new stores: DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, ULTA BEAUTY, DRESS BARN and RUE21.

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hen I drop by Hemline (605 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504309-8778, www.shophemline. com) one afternoon, the vibe doesn’t feel like that of a formal boutique. Filled with customers analyzing their selections in full-length mirrors and sales associates grabbing garments, with chatter about upcoming parties and whether a pair of pants flatters one’s butt, the shop reminds me of a group try-on session at the house of a friend who has an amazing closet.

“We joke a lot,” says Lesley White, who has owned the Metairie location of the Hemline franchise since 2009. She pauses to say goodbye to a longtime customer, whom she knows by name.

“Customers like that, we know them,” White says. “We remember what top they bought three months ago, and the next time they come in, we can show them some new jeans that would go well with it.”

White worked as a sales associate at another Hemline location before moving to luxury retail and advertising sales.

When the Metairie Road location became available for purchase, she pounced on it.

“I was 25, and it was four days after my birthday,” she says. “It was the scariest moment of my life. I put my savings up, took out a loan — it was do or die.”

By freshening product lines, gearing selections toward casual styles and away from cocktail attire and bringing in garments appropriate for a wider span of ages, White made her Hemline store thrive. The selections range from dressy

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Louisiana Craft Brewer Week highlights a growing state industry.

By Nora McGunnigle

Monday, Sept. 23 at The Avenue Pub. The Pub also will feature local brewery Bayou Teche on Sunday, Sept. 22, when it serves jambalaya and two new brews: Hop-Olousas IPA and Miel Sauvage, a honey beer that is barrel-aged for 100 days.

Craft Brewer Week coincides with one of the state’s most popular and largest beer festivals. Now in its fourth year, New Orleans on Tap was conceived by the owners of the Bulldog. They teamed up with the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LA/SPCA) to create a dog-friendly charity event that features craft beers from all over the country. It’s best known, however, as being the place to sample beer from breweries that aren’t open yet, including Gnarly Barley, Mudbug and Cajun Fire. These breweries use the event to test their beers and establish their names in local markets.

Abita, Bayou Teche, Chafunkta, Covington, NOLA Brewing, Parish and Tin Roof all have events scheduled, and there are beer tappings, cask sampling, beer flight tastings, dinners, giveaways and more (for a list of events, see Fork + Center, right column).

“Obviously, this is the first year, so we don’t know what to expect as far as support and participation from retailers and consumers,” Godley says. “But hopefully, for every year after this, the turnout and impact gets greater and greater to benefit our important local industry.”

Tasting events are scheduled throughout the area during Louisiana Craft Brewer Week, a state-recognized celebration of established and new craft breweries. Below are some of the tastings and beer dinners scheduled through Sept. 23.

Saturday, Sept. 21 • Red White & Brew (120 E Thomas St., Hammond, 985-345-1211; www.redwhitebrew.com) hosts a sampling of a cask of Covington Brewhouse Pontchartrain Pilsner at 6 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 22 • Bayou Teche serves samples of Hop-Olousas IPA and Miel Sauvage, a barrel-aged honey beer, at The Avenue Pub (1732 St. Charles Ave., 504-586-9243; www.theavenuepub.com). Cajun jambalaya will be served. The event begins at 4 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 23 • NOLA Brewing and New Belgium release their collaboration, Swamp Grape Escape, at The Avenue Pub at 5 p.m.

• Local beer night at The Barley Oak (2101 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, 985-727-7420; www.thebarleyoak.com) features Covington Imperial Porter and Chafunkta’s Chafunkta Sundae, which is Old 504 infused with cocoa nibs and cherries. There also are giveaways. The event begins at 7 p.m.

• Abita Pint Night begins at 7 p.m. and features specials on Abita draft at Buffalo Wild Wings (3434 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-252-4606; www.buffalowildwings.com) • Tin Roof Brewery opens a cask of Voodoo Bengal at The Bulldog in Mid-City (5135 Canal Blvd., 504-488-4180; bulldog-midcity.draftfreak.com) at 7 p.m.

• Two beers are featured at The Bulldog in Uptown (3236 Magazine St, 504-891-1516; www.bulldog.draftfreak. com). NOLA Brewing taps Swamp Grape Escape at 6 p.m., and at 8 p.m. there’s a cask of Abita oak-aged Pecan Harvest.

• Capdeville (520 Capdeville St., 504371-5161; www.capdevillenola.com) hosts a beer dinner pairing Bayou Teche beers with food beginning at 7 p.m.

— NORA MCGUNNIGLE

Slice of student life

There are plenty of reasons to buy a pie from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), but chef Dana D’Anzi Tuohy, who runs the school’s culinary arts program, offers the simplest one: Everyone loves pie.

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herefore, be it resolved that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate the week of September 23 through 29, 2013, as Louisiana Craft Brewer Week in recognition of the aforementioned contributions

by Louisiana craft brewers to the state.” (House Concurrent Resolution No. 106, by Rep. James Armes and Sen. Elbert Guillory, June 6, 2013) With this resolution, the Louisiana craft brewing industry took a huge step forward in legitimacy and statewide support.

Conrad Rolling, the director of the Louisiana Craft Brewers Guild, says that though the legislation specifically indicates this year’s dates, the guild plans to hold Louisiana Craft Brewer Week during the end of September every year. The Louisiana Craft Brewers Guild, a nonprofit organization that represents the interests of the seven Louisiana production breweries, drafted the bill and brought it to the Legislature in partnership with the Beer Industry League of Louisiana, which represents the state’s beer distributors. “The week itself is a celebration of Louisiana breweries, brewers and beer,” Rolling says, “Our goal is to promote the great beer that our state’s breweries have to offer and bring awareness to the incredible people who brew it.”

Andrew Godley, founder and head brewer for Parish Brewing and president of the guild, says, “This isn’t another week to showcase craft beer in general, but instead to showcase and promote our great Louisiana breweries and beers.” The state has become an attractive market for nationally recognized brewers and there are more out-of-state craft beers available in the growing beer market.

“We don’t want to lose focus on why locally produced beer is so important,” Godley says.

Godley says there is excitement about the legislation and the activities during the week itself. NOLA Brewing is releasing its collaboration with New Belgium, Swamp Grape Escape, to coincide with Louisiana Craft Brewers Week. Debut events are scheduled at bars throughout the area, including The Avenue Pub, d.b.a., Bulldog locations, The Barley Oak and The Irish House. Samplings from special cask versions will showcase the diverse flavor aspects of this Belgian single style brewed with local muscadine grapes.

Godley himself will release Dr. Hoptagon, Parish’s black IPA, during the week as well.

Staff from New Belgium brewery will attend the release party

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Individual pies cost $25, and pie lovers can join the Pie of the Month Club. A subscription costs $200 and gets members 11 pies through May 2014, including a Thanksgiving pie.

Subscriptions are available through Sept. 22 and proceeds support the culinary arts program. Pies can be ordered online at www.squareup.com/market/the-nocca-institute or by phone at (504) 840-2900.

Pies must be picked up at NOCCA between 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the designated Thursday or Friday at the end of each month. Pie flavors are announced at the beginning of the month, and orders for individual pies are taken through Sunday prior to the pickup day.

Learning to keep up with demand is part of the curriculum. “It’s an important skill, adapting the business and deciding how to schedule and prep,” Tuohy says. “They are such great producers, they have no qualms about it.”

Students use local ingredients when possible, and by next spring, produce will come from the Press Street garden that students will cultivate themselves.

Throughout the year, students get professional exposure. Students cook for the Emeril Lagasse Foundation’s annual fundraiser Carnivale du Vin. Lagasse and chefs from his restaurants mentor students during a recipe contest requiring the use of Louisiana seafood. The winning dish is served at Lagasse’s restaurants.

Tuohy worked at Lagasse’s Las Vegas restaurants before returning to New Orleans two years ago to head the culinary arts section at NOCCA. — JEANIE RIESS

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Several upcoming fundraisers benefit New Orleanians and good causes.

• Dominique’s on Magazine (4213 Magazine St., 504-891-9282; www. dominiquesonmag.com) hosts its monthly Shaking It Up for a Good Cause event from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. The craft cocktail-focused event benefits the Quan Tran Foundation. Tran was Dominique Macquet’s chef de cuisine at (now closed) Tamarind and is recovering from stomach cancer. He has rejoined Macquet in the kitchen at Dominique’s, and he will attend the event.

• The Shaking it Up event features guest mixologists Ann Tuennerman, founder of the annual craft cocktail festival Tales of the Cocktail, and Nick Detrich, managing partner of the craft cocktail lounge Cane & Table (1113 Decatur St.). They’ll create cocktails with Bayou Rum, and all proceeds from the special drinks go to the foundation. Macquet will create appetizer specials for the event.

• From noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, the Taceaux Loceaux (@TLNOLA) food truck will set up in the parking lot of Dominique’s for a mini-carnival to benefit the family of NOPD officer Rodney Thomas, who was killed July 7 by a hit-and-run driver.

Macquet will cook in the truck, and there will be a selection of gourmet tacos for $5 each. The event also features beer from NOLA Brewing, cotton candy, face-painting and family-friendly games. All proceeds benefit the Thomas family.

• On Oct. 1, Tableau (616 St. Peter St., 504-934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com) hosts an evening with Mark Plotkin, who will discuss links between rainforests and staple ingredients in Creole cooking.

Proceeds benefit the Amazon Conservation Team.

A New Orleans native and graduate of the Isidore Newman School, Plotkin is an ethnobotanist and advocate for preservation of rainforests. In 1995, Plotkin cofounded the Amazon Conservation Team, which works with indigenous people to protect the Amazon rainforests.

The evening includes cocktails in the courtyard at 6 p.m., remarks by Plotkin in Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre at 7 p.m. and dinner in the Wine Room at Tableau at 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. — WILL COVIELLO

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Roberto Mendez

Proprietor of Taqueria Corona Roberto Mendez felt something tell him, “One day you will open a taco joint.” When his management job at Benihana sent him to New Orleans, he noticed a dearth of quality Mexican restaurants. He used vacation time to open Taqueria Corona (5932 Magazine St., 504897-3974; www.taqueriacorona. com) and built a following through word of mouth. The “taco joint” has now expanded to two more locations (1827 Hickory Ave., Harahan, 504-738-6722; 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504-885-5088) and celebrated its 25th year of serving “Roberto-New Orleans-Mex” on the Fourth of July.

What’s the story behind mala noche?

How did the salsa negra come about?

M: Salsa negra was an accident. I was looking to make dim sum hot chili sauce for myself. I thought they roasted the peppers, so I did that and added sesame oil and started experimenting with it and almost choked myself to death, because when you smoke the peppers, the gas that comes out is lethal — it’s like tear gas. It tasted good, though. So I decided to make a bigger batch that tasted more Mexican than Asian, using olive oil, peanut oil and chile de arbol, which is a dried chile. I put dried onions and garlic and cayenne pepper — I made a mess. I started serving it to the regular customers, and they liked it and wanted more. So now I have to make a batch of 30 gallons at a time because I created a monster, and I actually have to use a gas mask, one of those World War II masks with the filter.

What sets Taqueria Corona apart from other Mexican restaurants?

M: We introduced several items to New Orleans, like our flautas, cebollitas and fish and shrimp tacos. Our flauta is something that I kind of invented, the way that we make them. Flautas normally are made with corn tortillas and they are rolled very skinny, with pulled chicken or pulled beef. They are very chewy. So I said, “How about I make a flauta with a flour tortilla?” because when you fry the flour tortilla, it turns into pastry basically, like a puff.

And people never heard of shrimp flautas because they don’t make them in Mexico. Also, people here had never heard of cebollitas. I also introduced the fish taco. People had never heard of that. Back in the day, there was nothing like it. It was the most innovative, avant-garde Mexican food here. — MEGAN BRADEN-PERRY

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Mendez: (Regular early patron) Mark Allain went to school in Guadalajara and used to come here to get tacos in the beginning. Mark told me, “Make me one taco this way, OK: with corn tortillas, meat, chopped onions and cilantro and no pico de gallo. That’s the only way I eat them because that’s the way I ate them in Mexico.” One day, he came in and ate a bunch of them.

That night, he had a date. The next day he came back and said, “Roberto, you know what you did to me? I had the worst night of my life. It was a bad night.” He tried to kiss the girl but he had bad breath because of the onions.

We decided to call those tacos “mala noche” which means “bad night.”

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K-5 January 16 8:30 a.m.

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WINE of the week 2001 Senorio del Aguila Gran Reserva CARINENA, SPAIN $10 RETAIL

This Spanish red blend offers an affordable opportunity to taste a Gran Reserva that spent 24 months in 70 percent French and 30 percent American oak barrels followed by 36 months of bottle aging prior to release. The Carinena Denominacion de Origen, situated in northeastern Spain, is one of Europe’s oldest growing regions. The vineyard’s rocky soils are nearly 2,500 feet above sea level, and the area experiences wide temperature swings. A combination of 60 percent tempranillo and 20 percent each garnacha and cabernet sauvignon was subjected to a 15-day maceration period in stainless steel tanks before undergoing malolactic fermentation. The wine offers aromas of red and dark fruit, cedar, spices and a hint of tobacco. On the palate, taste ripe plum, black cherry, an earthy quality, some brambly flavors, decent acidity and firm tannins.

Decant an hour before serving for best flavor. Drink it with grilled or roasted meats, fowl and game, aged cheeses and stewed root vegetables. Buy it at: Dorignac’s.

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Three local breweries — all on the Northshore — are bringing new beers to market.

The state’s newest and smallest brewery, Chafunkta Brewing (21449-2 Marion Lane, Mandeville; www.chafunktabrew.com), is offering a new style not brewed anywhere else in Louisiana; Covington Brewhouse (226 E. Lockwood St., Covington, 985-893-2884, www. covingtonbrewhouse.com) is releasing a beer unlike anything in its current lineup; and the modern pioneer of John Cooper of Abita samples Louisiana brewing, Abita Brewing Co. the company’s new Macchiato (21084 Hwy. 36, Abita Springs, 985-893Espresso Milk Stout.

3143, www. abita.com), is brewing two new styles of beer.

C O U R T E S Y A B I TA Chafunkta owner Josh Erickson says the inspiration for Kingfish, the brewery’s new cream ale, comes from “our love of football, parading, festival-going, crawfish boiling and everything else Louisiana-related where you’re consuming cold beverages for long periods of time.” Referencing Kingfish’s lower alcohol content and milder flavor compared to Chafunkta’s other beers, Erickson adds, “We certainly wouldn’t recommend tailgating all day with Voo Ka Ray.” Erickson says he is determining whether Chafunkta’s current capacity will permit regular brewing of Kingfish or if it would require a larger brewhouse.

Covington Brewhouse, a small brewery in transition, is working to diverse its portfolio of beer. After showcasing two experimental beers at a WYES beer event in June, Covington is on track to begin brewing and distributing Anonymous IPA in October. The IPA has earned rave reviews from those who tried test batches.

Meanwhile, Abita’s French Connection (a French farmhouse-style using French hops and Belgian yeast), and Macchiato Espresso Milk Stout are intended to give Abita’s brewers an opportunity to create new beers for evolving local palates.

French Connection rolls out this month and Macchiato should appear in November or December. — NORA MCGUNNIGLE

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Open House: Wed., Oct. 23 5:00 - 7:00 pm

For more information or to schedule a private tour, please call the Admission Office at 269-1213.

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The weekend brunch pop-up offers a hefty wad of the sweet treat.

Cafe Reconcile

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 568-1157

www.myhousenola.com My House NOLA, Merchant, Wisznia | Architecture + Development, Old New Orleans Rum and Southern Food and Beverage Museum host a midday gathering of food trucks. The Fat Falafel, La Cocinita, Food Drunk and NOLA Girl are vending.

Soul Food and One Plate book signing and discussion

2 p.m. Saturday FAB Culinary Library, 1604 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405

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11:30 a.m. Sunday Le Salon at Windsor Court, 300 Gravier St., (504) 596-4773

www.windsorcourthotel.com Craft cocktails are served along with a three-course meal including tea sandwiches, corn waffles topped with foie gras mousse and smoked bluberries, latkes with lox and huevos rancheros with quail eggs.

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Check the restaurant’s daily specials for its slab of monkey bread.

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616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463 www.tableaufrenchquarter.com

A decadent monkey bread pudding features praline, pecans, butterscotch and ice cream.

5 Wakin’ Bakin’

4408 Banks St., (504) 252-0343 www.wakinbakin.com

Orangutan bread is an orange twist on the standard.

Trends, notes, quirks and quotes from the world of food.

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— An advertisement for “premium ice cubes” from the Dean & DeLuca gourmet shop. A package of 10 drink-sized cubes is $75.

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www.southernfood.org Food writers Adrian Miller and Kathleen Purvis read from, discuss and sign Soul Food: The Surpising Story of American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time and Bourbon: A Savor the South Cookbook, respectively.

The event doubles as a sneak peek of the library and themed refreshments are served.

There’s monkey bread pudding for dessert at lunch and dinner.

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Out 2 Eat is an index of Gambit contract advertisers. Unless noted, addresses are for New Orleans.

Dollar signs represent the average cost of a dinner entree: $ — under $10; $$ — $11 to $20; $$$ — $21 or more. To update information in the Out 2 Eat listings, email willc@ gambitweekly.com, fax 483-3116 or call Will Coviello at 483-3106.

Deadline is 10 a.m. Monday.

AMERICAN Huh! A Restaurant & Bar — 3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 229-2484; www.huhrestaurant.com — This restaurant serves salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees and sweat and savory crepes. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., and open Sundays during New Orleans Saints games.

Credit cards. $$

BAR & GRILL Bayou Beer Garden — 326 N. Jefferson Davis Pwky., (504) 302-9357 — Head to Bayou Beer Garden for a 10-oz. Bayou burger served on a sesame bun. Disco fries are french fries topped with cheese and debris gravy. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

BARBECUE Boo Koo BBQ — 3701 Banks St., (504) 202-4741; www.bookoobbq.com — The Boo Koo burger is a ground brisket patty topped with pepper Jack cheese, boudin and sweet chile aioli. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.-Sat. Cash only. $ Hickory Prime BBQ — 6001 France Road, (757) 277-8507; www.hickoryprimebbq.com — The pulled pork platter features pork cooked for 12 hours over hickory and white oak and it comes with two sides.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Saucy’s — 4200 Magazine St., (504) 301-2755; www.saucysnola.com — Saucy’s serves slow-smoked St. Louis-style pork ribs, pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage and grilled chicken. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

BURGERS Cheeseburger Eddie’s — 4517 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-5511; www.mredsno.com — This eatery serves a variety of specialty burgers, Mr. Ed’s fried chicken, sandwiches, po-boys, salads, tacos, wings and shakes. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

CAFE Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines. com — The Annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. The Caprese panino combines fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. The ham and honey-Dijon panino is topped with feta and watercress. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Breads on Oak — 8640 Oak St., Suite A, (504) 324-8271; www.breadsonoak. com — The bakery offers a range of breads, muffins, pastries and sweets. Breads include traditional, hand-shaped Parisian-style baguettes. No reservations. Breakfast Thu.-Sun., lunch Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Cafe Freret — 7329 Freret St., (504) 861-7890; www.cafefreret.com — Signature sandwiches include the Chef’s Voodoo Burger, muffuletta and Cuban po-boy. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Fri.-Wed., dinner Mon.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www. cafenoma.com — The cafe serves roasted Gulf shrimp and vegetable salad dressed with Parmesanwhite balsamic vinaigrette.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $ Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees and a wide range of pastries and desserts baked in house, plus a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

CHINESE Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935 — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery and banquest facilities available.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — This sweet shop and serves its own gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Pinkberry — Citywide; www.pinkberry.com — Pinkberry offers frozen yogurt with an array of wet and dry topping choices including caramel, honey, fruit purees, various chocolates and nuts and more. There also are fresh fruit parfaits and green tea smoothies. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CONTEMPORARY

Bayona — 430 Dauphine St., (504) 525-4455; www.bayona.com — House favorites on Chef Susan Spicer’s menu include sauteed Pacific salmon with choucroute and Gewurztraminer sauce and the appetizer of grilled shrimp with black-bean cake and coriander sauce. Reservations recommended.

Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ One Restaurant & Lounge — 8132 Hampson St., (504) 301-9061; www. one-sl.com — Chef Scott Snodgrass prepares refined dishes inlcuding char-grilled oysters topped with Roquefort cheese and red wine vinaigrette, seared scallops with roasted garlic and shiitake polenta cakes and cochon de lait. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

CREOLE Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines. com — The city’s oldest restaurant offers a glimpse of what 19th century French Creole dining might have been like, with a labyrinthine series of dining rooms. Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska.

Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel.com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. Louisiana crab cakes are popular. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$ Ma Momma’s House — 5741 Crowder Blvd., (504) 244-0021; www.mamommashouse.com — Traditional home-style Creole dishes include red beans and rice, shrimp pasta, fried chicken, cornbread and more.

Chicken and waffles includes a Belgian waffle and three or six fried chicken wings. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.

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Knuckleheads Eatery — 3535 Severn Ave., Suite 10, Metairie, (504) 888-5858; www.knuckleheadsnola. com — Mulligan Mike’s all-Angus chuck burger is topped with grilled ham and Swiss or cheddar cheese and comes with fries and a pickle.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ O’Henry’s Food & Spirits — 634 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9741; 8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner, (504) 461-9840; www.ohenrys.com — Complimentary peanuts are the calling card, and the menu includes burgers, steaks, ribs, pasta, fried seafood, salads and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$ Somethin’ Else Cafe — 620 Conti St., 373-6439; www.somethingelsecafe. com — Combining Cajun flavors and comfort food, Somthin’ Else offers noshing items including shrimp baskets, boudin balls and alligator corn dogs. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Treasure Island Buffet — 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4438000; www.treasurechestcasino. com — The all-you-can-eat buffet includes New Orleans favorites including seafood, salad and dishes from a variety of national cuisines.

No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

Down the Hatch — 1921 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 522-0909; www. downthehatchnola.com — The house-made veggie burger combines 15 vegetables and is served with sun-dried tomato pesto.

Delivery available. No reservations.

Lunch, dinner and late-night daily.

Credit cards. $ Jigger’s Bar & Grill — 1645 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 828-3555 — The sports bar serves sandwiches and bar noshing items. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Rendon Inn’s Dugout Sports Bar — 4501 Eve St., (504) 826-5605; www.therendoninn.com — The Boudreaux burger combines lean ground beef, hot sausage and applewood-smoked bacon on a ciabatta bun with cheese, onions and remoulade. Fresh cut fries are served with Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of truffle oil. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www. therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches overflowing with deli meats and changing lunch specials. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Shamrock Bar & Grill — 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 301-0938 — Shamrock serves an Angus rib-eye steak with a side item, burgers, shrimp or roast beef po-boys, grilled chicken, spinach and artichoke dip and more. No reservations. Dinner and late night daily. Credit cards. $

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Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$ Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503 — This popular neighborhood restaurant is know for its wet-battered fried chicken.

Green beans come with rice and gravy. There’s bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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Jims — 3000 Royal St., (504) 304-8224 — The Reuben is fill seeded rye bread with corned beef, pastrami, provolone and Swiss cheeses, German sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. The Bywater cheese steak sandwich combines marinated steak, grilled onions, green pepper and Havarti cheese on a rustic roll. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www. koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come straight from the Bronx. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal St., (504) 947-8787; www. mardigraszone.com — The 24-hour grocery store has a deli and wood-burning pizza oven. The deli serves po-boys, salads and hot entrees such as stuffed peppers, beef stroganoff and vegetable lasagna. Vegan pizzas also are available. No reservations.

Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie , (504) 896-7350; www.martinwine. com — The wine emporium’s dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with housemade boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. The Deli Deluxe sandwich features corned beef, pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and Creole mustard on an onion roll. No reservations.

Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Qwik Chek Deli & Catering — 2018 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 456-6362 — The menu includes gumbo, po-boys, pasta, salads and hot plate lunches. The hamburger po-boy can be dressed with lettuce, mayo and tomato on French bread. Shrimp Italiano features shrimp tossed with cream sauce and pasta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

ETHIOPIAN Cafe Abyssinia — 3511 Magazine St., (504) 894-6238 — The menu includes a variety of wots, traditional stews served over injera bread, and tibs, dishes of sauted meats or vegetables. Yebeb alicha is lamb in mild garlic-ginger curry sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

FRENCH Baie Rouge — 4128 Magazine St., (504) 304-3667; www. baierougenola.com — Shrimp and risotto Milanese features jumbo shrimp cooked with lemon over saffron risotto served with hericots verts.

Pig Dip features pork debris, caramelized onions and garlic aioli on French bread with a side of smoked pork jus.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Martinique Bistro — 5908 Magazine St., (504) 891-8495; www.martiniquebistro.com — This French bistro has both a cozy dining room and a pretty courtyard. New Zealand lamb loin is served with cucumber and sweet onion pickles, Israeli couscous, Meyer lemonwatercress aioli and tomatosherry vinegar demi-glace.

Reservations recommended.

Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

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

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

INDIAN Julie’s Little India Kitchen At Schiro’s — 2483 Royal St., (504) 944-6666; www.schiroscafe. com — The cafe offers homemade Indian dishes prepared with freshly ground herbs and spices. Selections include chicken, lamb or shrimp curry

or vindaloo and vegetarian saag paneer. Schiro’s also serves New Orleans cuisine.

Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more.

Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Vegetarian options are available.

Reservations recommended.

Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

ITALIAN Amici Restaurant & Bar — 3218 Magazine St., (504) 300-1250; www.amicinola. com — Amici serves coalfired pizza and Italian dishes.

The broccoli rabe salsica Italiana pie is topped with marinara, mozzarella, sauteed bitter Italian greens and Italian sausage. Pasta carbonara features pancetta and green peas in white sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Capelli D’Andrea combines house-made angel hair pasta and smoked salmon in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Cafe Giovanni — 117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www. cafegiovanni.com — Chef Duke LoCicero serves inventive Italian cuisine and Italian accented contemporary Louisiana cooking. Shrimp Dukie features Louisiana shrimp and a duck breast marinated in Cajun spices served with tasso-mushroom sauce.

Belli Baci is the restaurant’s cocktail lounge. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Maximo’s Italian Grill — 1117 Decatur St., (504) 586-8883; www.maximosgrill.com — Sit at the bar overlooking the open grill and watch chefs prepare dishes like the fish of the day pan-sauteed in habanero-infused olive oil and served with seasonal vegetables. Osso buco is a braised veal shank served with garlic, thyme and white wine demi-glace, herb-roast-

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JAPANESE Asuka Sushi & Hibachi — 7912 Earhart Blvd., (504) 862-5555; www.asukaneworleans.com — Asuka serves sushi and grilled items from the hibachi.

The Shaggy Dog roll features tempura-fried shrimp, snow crab and avocado topped with crabstick and eel sauce and spicy sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Kakkoii Japanese Bistreaux — 7537 Maple St., (504) 5706440; www.kakkoii-nola.com — Kakkoii offers traditional sushi, sashimi and Japanese cuisine as well as dishes with modern and local twists.

Reservations accepted. Lunch

Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Kyoto — 4920 Prytania St., (504) 891-3644 — Kyoto’s sushi chefs prepare rolls, sashimi and salads. “Box” sushi is a favorite, with more than 25 rolls.

Reservations recommended for parties of six or more.

Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www. mikimotosushi.com — Sushi choices include new and old favorites, both raw and cooked. The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$ Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www. japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura.

Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Rock-N-Sake — 823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www. rocknsake.com — Rock-n-Sake serves traditional Japanese cuisine with some creative twists. There’s a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and rolls or spicy gyoza soup, pan-fried soba noodles with chicken or seafood and teriyaki dishes.

Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Yuki Izakaya — 525 Frenchmen St., (504) 943-1122; www. facebook.com/yukiizakaya — This Japanese tavern combines a selection of small plates, sake, shochu, live music and Japanese kitsch.

Dishes include curries, housemade ramen soups, fried chicken and other specialties.

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

LATIN AMERICAN La Macarena Pupseria and Latin Cafe — 8120 Hampson St., (504) 862-5252; www. pupsasneworleans.com — This cafe serves Latin and Caribbean dishes, tapas and appetizers like guacamole and chips. Spanish garlic shrimp is served with refried black beans, saffron rice and tropical salad. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Mon. Cash only. $$

LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY 7 On Fulton — 700 Fulton St., (504) 525-7555; www.7onfulton. com — New Orleans barbecue shrimp features a peppery butter sauce made with blonde ale. Oven-roasted

lobster tail is topped with Louisiana crawfish and corn cream sauce and comes with fingerling potatoes and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Dick & Jenny’s — 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 8949880; www.dickandjennys. com — The menu combines contemporary Creole dishes and Italian items from Christiano’s pop-up. Pork loin roulade is stuffed with goat cheese and pine nuts and served with spinach, stone-ground grits and balsamic-infused pork jus.

Pappardelle is served with pulled duck confit, charred pepper and mustard greens.

Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Heritage Grill — 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie. com — This power lunch spot offers dishes like duck and wild mushroom spring rolls with mirin-soy dipping sauce and pan-fried crab cakes with corn maque choux and sugar snap peas. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$ Manning’s — 519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8118; www.harrahsneworleans.com — Named for former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning, this restaurant’s game plan sticks to Louisiana flavors. A cast iron skilletfried filet is served with two-potato hash, fried onions and Southern Comfort pan sauce. The fish and chips feature black drum crusted in Zapp’s Crawtator crumbs served with Crystal beurre blanc. Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Ralph’s On The Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Tuna two ways includes tuna tartare, seared pepper tuna, avocado and wasabi cream.

Reservations recommended.

Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com — Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramanto present a creative take on Creole dishes as well as offering caviar tastings, house-made salumi, pasta dishes and more. “Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top tableside. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Tomas Bistro — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942

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ed Parmesan potatoes and grilled asparagus. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, lunch Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant.com — This family-style eatery has changed little since opening in 1946. Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca, made with breadcrumps and Italian seasonings. Reservations accepted.

Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Red Gravy — 125 Camp St., (504) 561-8844; www. redgravycafe.com — The cafe serves breakfast items including pancakes, waffles and pastries. At lunch, try handmade meatballs, lasagna and other Italian specialties, panini, wraps, soups and salads. Reservations accepted.

Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Thu.-Fri., brunch Sat.Sun. Credit cards. $ Ristorante Filippo — 1917 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie (504) 835-4008 — The Creole-Italian menu includes a crabmeat salad featuring half of a tomato filled with jumbo lump crabmeat over romaine lettuce dressed with remoulade and balsamic vinaigrette.

Veal Sorrentina is sauted veal layered with prosciutto and eggplant, topped with marinara and mozzarella and served with spaghetti marinara. Reservations accepted.

Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine. com — Try house specialties like veal- and spinach-stuffed canneloni. Bracialoni is baked veal stuffed with artichoke hearts, bacon, garlic and Parmesan cheese and topped with red sauce. Reservations accepted. Chastant Street: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: lunch Tue.Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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Credit cards. $$ Tommy’s Wine Bar — 752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 5254790 — Tommy’s Wine Bar offers cheese and charcuterie plates as well as a menu of appetizers and salads from the neighboring kitchen of Tommy’s Cuisine. No reservations. Lite dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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Attiki Bar & Grill — 230 Decatur St., (504) 587-3756 — This restaurant and hookah bar serves an array of Mediterranean dishes. Tomato Buffala features baked tomatoes and mozzarella topped with basil and olive oil. Grilled filet mignon is topped with creamy mushroom sauce and served with two sides.

Reservations accepted.

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

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN Lucy’s Retired Surfers’ Bar & Restaurant — 701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 523-8995; www.lucysretiredsurders. com — This surf shack serves California-Mexican cuisine and the bar has a menu of tropical cocktails. Todo Santos fish tacos feature grilled or fried mahi mahi in corn or flour tortillas topped with shredded cabbage and shrimp sauce, and are served with rice and beans. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MUSIC AND FOOD Bombay Club — 830 Conti St., (504) 586-0972; www.thebombayclub.com — This elegant French Quarter hideaway is styled like an English manor and is known for its martini menu. Louisiana crab and roasted Creole tomato fondue is finished with manchego cheese, scallions and grilled crostini. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — There’s live music in the Victorian Lounge at the Columns. The menu offers such Creole favorites

as gumbo and crab cakes and there are cheese plates as well. Reservations accepted.

Breakfast daily, lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Thu., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www. gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. Other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. No reservations.

Lunch and early dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob. com/neworleans — Try the pan-seared Voodoo Shrimp with rosemary cornbread.

The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Little Gem Saloon — 445 S. Rampart St., (504) 267-4863; www.littlegemsaloon.com — Little Gem offers creative contemporary and Creole dishes and live jazz. Louisiana black drum is topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and served with spinach, blackeyed peas and sherry cream.

Rabbit and cauliflower gratin is served with apple-cabbage preserves. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www. marketcafenola.com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or poboys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole.

Sandwich options include muffulettas, Philly steaks on po-boy bread and gyros in pita bread. No reservations.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Siberia — 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www. siberianola.com — The Russki Reuben features corned beef, Swiss cheese, kapusta (spicy cabbage) and Russian dressing on grilled rye bread. Potato and cheese pierogies are served with fried onions and sour cream. No reservations.

Dinner and late-night daily.

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NEIGHBORHOOD Cafe B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www. cafeb.com — This cafe serves an elevated take on the dishes commonly found in neighborhood restaurants. Grilled redfish is served with confit of wild mushrooms, spaghetti squash, charred Vidalia onion and aged balsamic vinegar.

Reservations recommended.

Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner

Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites such as red beans and rice. Daily specials include braised lamb shank, lima beans with a ham hock and chicken fried steak served with macaroni and cheese. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — Favorites at this Mid-City restaurant include the Cajun Cuban with roasted pork, grilled ham, cheese and pickles pressed on buttered bread. The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. There also are salads, burgers and Italian dishes.

No reservations. Lunch daily, Dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

PIZZA Marks Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www. marktwainspizza.com — Disembark at Mark Twain’s for salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations.

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

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600 — This Mid-City bar and restaurant features pizzas, calzones, toasted subs, salads and appetizers for snacking. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS Bear’s at the Bottomline — 3309 Division St., Metairie, (504) 455-6613 — Bear’s poboys feature Gendusa loaves filled with its signature roast beef, fried shrimp and other standards. Burgers are char-broiled. No reservations.

Lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Bear’s Poboys at Gennaros — 3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 833-9226 — The roast beef po-boy features beef slow-cooked in house, sliced thin, soaked in gravy and dressed with lettuce,

OUT to EAT

SEAFOOD Acme Oyster House — 724 Iberville St., (504) 522-5973; 1202 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 246-6155; 3000 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 309-4056; www.acmeoyster. com — The original Acme Oyster House in the French Quarter has served raw oysters for more than a century. The full menu includes char-grilled oysters, cooked seafood dishes and New Orleans staples. The Peace Maker po-boy combines fried shrimp and oysters. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Chad’s Bistro — 3216 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504)

838-9935; www.chadsbistro. com — The seafood Napoleon features fried eggplant medallions topped with crabmeat on a bed of angel hair pasta topped with shrimp au gratin sauce. The seafood boat is a bread loaf filled with fried shrimp, oysters and catfish and stuffed shimp.

Reservations accepted.

Lunch Sun.-Fri. dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$ Galley Seafood Restaurant — 2535 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-0955 — Galley serves Creole and Italian dishes. Blackened redfish is served with shrimp and lump crabmeat sauce, vegetables and new potatoes. Galley’s popular soft-shell crab po-boy is the same one served at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Reservations accepted for large parties.

Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Grand Isle — 575 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 520-8530; www.grandislerestaurant. com — The Isle sampler, available as a half or full dozen, is a combination of three varieties of stuffed oysters: tasso, Havarti and jalapeno; housemade bacon, white cheddar and caramelized onions. The baked Gulf fish is topped with compound chili butter and served with local seasonal vegetables and herb-roasted potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant — 910 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www. mredsno.com — The menu includes seafood, Italian dishes, fried chicken, po-boys, salads and daily specials. Eggplant casserole is stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www. redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickorygrilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Barbecue oysters are flash fried, tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Sergio’s Seafood — 533 Toulouse St., (504) 227-3808; www.facebook.com/sergiosseafoodnola — The Fritanga plate includes a grilled petit filet mignon, pork loin, gallo pinto, fried plantains, fried cream cheese and cabbage salad. Reservations accepted.

Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

STEAKHOUSE Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse — 5101 West Esplanade

Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www.austinsno.com — Austin’s serves prime steaks, chops and seafood. Veal Austin features paneed veal topped with Swiss chard, bacon, mushrooms, asparagus, crabmeat and brabant potatoes on the side. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Chophouse New Orleans — 322 Magazine St., (504) 5227902; www.chophousenola. com — This traditional steakhouse serves USDA prime beef, and a selection of super-sized cuts includes a 40-oz. Porterhouse for two.

The menu also features seafood options. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily.

Credit cards. $$$

TAPAS/SPANISH Mimi’s in the Marigny — 2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868 — The decadant Mushroom Manchego Toast is a favorite here.

Hot and cold tapas dishes range from grilled marinated artichokes to calamari. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Vega Tapas Cafe — 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com — Paella de la Vega combines shrimp, mussels, chorizo, calamari, scallops, chicken and vegetables in saffron rice. Pollo en papel features chicken, mushrooms, leeks and feta in phyllo pastry. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

VIETNAMESE Doson Noodle House —135 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 3097283 — Traditional Vietnamese pho with pork and beef highlights the menu. The vegetarian hot pot comes with mixed vegetables, tofu and vermicelli rice noodles.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$ Pho Tau Bay Restaurant — 113 Westbank Expwy., Suite C, Gretna, (504) 368-9846 — You’ll find classic Vietnamese beef broth and noodle soups, vermicelli dishes, seafood soups, shrimp spring rolls and more.

No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Rolls-N-Bowls — 605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.facebook.com/rollsnbowlsnola — This casual Vietnamese eatery serves spring rolls, pho, rice and vermicelli bowls, banh mi, stir fry entrees and bubble tea. The vermicelli bowl features noodles over lettuce, cucumber and carrots; shrimp are optional. No reservations.

Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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tomato, pickles and mayo on toasted Leidenheimer bread.

The 10-ounce Bear burger is topped with roast beef debris, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on a toasted brioche seeded bun and served with fries or loaded potato salad. No reservations.

Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Dress It — 535 Gravier St., (504) 571-7561 — Get gourmet burgers and sandwiches dressed to order. Original topping choices include everything from sprouts to black bean and corn salsa to peanut butter. For dessert, try a chocolate chip cookie served with ice cream and chocolate sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Jughead’s Cheesesteaks — 801 Poland Ave., (504) 304-5411; www.jugheadsneworleans. com — Jughead’s specializes in cheese steaks on toasted Dong Phuong bread.

The regular cheese steak features thin-sliced rib-eye, sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers and garlic and melted provolone and mozzarella. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily.

Credit cards. $ Killer Poboys — 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — At the back of Erin Rose, Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of po-boys. The Dark and Stormy features pork shoulder slowly braised with ginger and Old New Orleans Spiced Rum and is dressed with house-made garlic mayo and lime cabbage. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.Sun. Cash only. $ Magazine Po-Boy Shop — 2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 — Choose from a long list of po-boys filled with everything from fried seafood to corned beef to hot sausage to veal. There are breakfast burritos in the morning and daily lunch specials. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Dancing with the stars

New burlesque stars perform at the New Orleans Burlesque Festival

By Will Coviello

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The festival will feature its first all-male showcase. Several of the performers are members of Chicago’s Stage Door Johnnies troupe, and male burlesque star The Great Gadso is visiting from Australia. It’s the third all-male show Delaup has presented in New Orleans. He’s also launching a new show titled Siren of the South, featuring Athena, a regular performer in Delaup’s Bustout Burlesque shows, who also was a contestant on American Idol.

Siren is a musical revue but the finale is a burlesque number.

Several performers will lead free workshops, and some past stars will autograph photos. One notable guest is Tammi True, who headlined at Dallas’ Carousel Club in the 1960s. The club was owned

by Jack Ruby, who killed Lee Harvey Oswald.

Zemeckis will sign copies of her book at the festival.

Behind the Burly Q includes extended sections on Blaze Starr, as well as interviews with Kitty West, better known as Evangeline the Oyster Girl. Both achieved national fame: West for a publicity stunt photographed for LIFE magazine in which she used an axe to smash the tank of a performer who did her act in water; and Starr from her relationship with Gov. Earl Long and her legendary performances. But in profiling the full lives of the performers, Zemeckis was struck by how many dancers were self-made stars.

“What impressed me about these women is that they produced their own acts — Blaze in particular,” Zemeckis says. “If you didn’t have a gimmick, you’d do something that set you apart. Blaze, for a long time, worked with animals. She had a black panther; she had a leopard. They had to come up with that on their own, and no one cared. She just brought a panther into the theater.”

Blaze gave up the animal acts and moved on to other gimmicks. In one of her famous acts, she reclined on a couch that appeared to catch fire as she danced.

While interviewing West, Zemeckis was struck by how she escaped an economically disadvantaged upbringing.

The New Orleans Burlesque Festival attracts top new burlesque performers.

PHOTY BY KAYLIN IDORA

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“She is an example of someone who came from a really rough background,” Zemeckis says. “She said, ‘I saw my mother give birth in a cotton field, and that made me want to change everything.’”

Making it in burlesque was making it big.

“It’s amazing how huge this industry was,” Zemeckis says. “There was enough work, and enough theaters in the circuit — they could do six shows a day, six days a week, week after week. It could be a long career.”

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urlesque never went away,” says Leslie Zemeckis, director of the documentary Behind the Burly Q and author of the companion book released in June. “If you look at Johnny Carson’s skits or Carol Burnett — making fun of Gone With the Wind — it’s a spoof. That’s burlesque. That informs our humor hugely today. Lady Gaga’s costumes are over the top.

That’s burlesque.”

In tracing the history of burlesque, Zemeckis notes that theatricality was as essential as titillation.

“It starts with a play in Britain, The Black Crook,” she says, referring to the musical theater piece that toured in the 1870s. “It was the first time girls came out in flesh-colored stockings. That was shocking.

(Burlesque) changed, but it started in theater.”

The boundaries of exposed flesh moved considerably.

In the 1920s, ’30 and ’40s, “There was no Playboy,” she says. “The bikini was not invented until 1946.

There was no place but burlesque houses to see legs on a woman. As society got more permissive, as you can see stuff in films, burlesque had to compete.”

The modern burlesque revival has been going on for more than 15 years, and New Orleans Burlesque Festival founder Rick Delaup says it’s the live performance element that makes it different than some retro-culture fads.

“For a night out, outside of live music, your option is live theater,” Delaup says. “The great thing about the burlesque clubs on Bourbon Street — it was a cross between a theater and a bar, and you could whistle at the girls — there’s a live band and it’s a show. It was glamorous and sexy and fun.”

In New Orleans, the heyday of burlesque theaters and headlining stars (from roughly the 1930s to 1950s) created the notion of a dancer coming on stage in a gown or costume and slowly teasing the audience to the music of a live band. That type of burlesque is the focus of the New Orleans Burlesque Festival, which includes several showcases at the House of Blues and Harrah’s New Orleans.

Many of the festival’s acts feature live music, but to claim the crown in the Queen of Burlesque competition (7:30 p.m. Saturday, Harrah’s New Orleans), performers must perform with a live band. The 2012 Queen of Burlesque, Angi B. Lovely, will perform and the 2013 contestants include Charlotte Treuse from New Orleans, Medianoche (New York City), Miss Orchid Mei (Denver, Colo.), Havana Hurricane (England), Dixie Ramone (Italy), The Strawberry Siren (Australia) and others.

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WEDNESDAY 18 AllWays Lounge — Mama Ray, 9 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 7; Chris Mule & the Perpetrators, 10 Bombay Club — Lucas Davenport, 7

Chickie Wah Wah — Honeypots, 8

Buffa’s Lounge — Ruby Roses, 7

Circle Bar — Sick/Sea, 10

Cafe Negril — Gettin’ It, 7; Sam Cammarata & Dominick Grillo, 7:30; Another Day in Paradise, 9:30

d.b.a. — Treme Brass Band, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9:30 Funky Pirate — The Blues Masters feat. Patrick Williams, 8:30

Hi-Ho Lounge — Songwriters Gumbo, 8

d.b.a. — Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Mitch Woods, 10

Howlin’ Wolf — Gold Fields, Rush Midnight, 10

Funky Pirate — The Blues Masters feat. Patrick Williams, 8:30

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Jason Marsalis, 8

Hangar 13 — 3 Pill Morning, Dirtiest Players, Longreef, 9

Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 9

House of Blues — Jet Lounge, 11

Little Tropical Isle — Mark Barrett, 5; Chip Wilson, 9 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Shannon Powell, 8 Spotted Cat — Andy J. Forest, 4; Messy Cookers Jazz Band, 6; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 10 Trinity Episcopal Church — Organ & Labyrinth Organ Recital feat. Albinas Prizgintas, 6 Tropical Isle Bayou Club — La Maniere Des Cadiens, 5; Louisiana Inferno, 9 Tropical Isle Bourbon — Jay B Elston Band & Billy Gregory Duo, 5; Tropic Gumbo, 9 Tropical Isle Original — Way Too Early, 1; the Hangovers, 5;

House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Domenic, 6 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Banditos, Mississippi Shakedown, 9

Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7 Bombay Club — Tony Seville, 7

Bullet’s Sports Bar — Glen David Andrews, 7:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Papa Mali, Johnny Vidacovich & Cass Faulconer, 8 Circle Bar — Erika Flowers, Nikki Spence & the Help, 10 The Civic Theatre — Empire of the Sun, Alpine, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Loren Pickford, 9:30

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Man Man

Man Man

SEPT Like a record-scratching wedding toast 10 p.m. Saturday that gets recounted for years afterward, there are those who still speak in wildThe Howlin’ Wolf eyed, you-had-to-be-there tones about Man 907 S. Peters St. Man’s October 2007 concert at Republic New Orleans. It was parents’ night at the (504) 522-9653 insane asylum, a straitjacketed medley www.thehowlinwolf.com led by handlebar mustachioed ringleader Honus Honus, clobbering his keys as if they looked at him wrong, his white-T’d, Philly crew concussing every percussive instrument in sight (pots, pans, drums, craniums). The set list that evening consisted largely of songs from Six Demon Bag, which captured the band in a kind of halfway house between certifiable and certified: Its first album, 2004’s The Man In a Blue Turban With a Face, slapped 10-pound mustaches onto Peruvian monsters, sicko kiddie chorales onto gypsy-jazz spaz-outs. Its follow-up, 2008’s Rabbit Habits, set down a canopied path of controlled polka-timed chaos, marked by increasingly frequent pop clearings (Life Fantastic, this month’s On Oni Pond). Man Man returned the next year for the Voodoo Music + Art Experience and poked into One Eyed Jacks in 2011, but it’s that lone show six years ago that still gooses the flesh. Sylvan Esso and ImagineIAM open. Tickets $15. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

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Banks Street Bar — ABC Night (Americana, Bluegrass, Country), 9 Bayou Beer Garden — Clockwork Elvis, 10 Blue Nile — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 Bombay Club — Sarah Quintana, 9:30 Buffa’s Lounge — HONOR feat.

Jerry Jumonville & Freddy Staehle, 5; Honeypots, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Guitar Slim Jr., 7:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Paul Sanchez, 8 Circle Bar — Norbert Slama, 6; Happy Talk Band, Adem & the Hoppin’ Bandsaws, 10 DMac’s — Vincent Marini, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Wendell Brunious & His All-Star Band, 10 Freret Street Publiq House — Mia Borders, 10 Funky Pirate — Marc Stone Duo, noon; Mark & the Pen-

tones, 4; The Blues Masters feat. Big Al Carson, 8:30 Gasa Gasa — Strange Roux, Colossal Heads, 9 Historic New Orleans Collection — Brass-A-Holics, 6 House of Blues (The Parish) — SoMo presents: The Ride Tour feat. Kid Slim & Lil Moe, 7; Alternative Friday, 11 Howlin’ Wolf — Juvenile, 9 Howlin’ Wolf Den — N’awlins Johnnys, South Jones, Bacon, Blake Stokes, 10 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Dave Reis, 5; Don Vappie, 8

Calvin Johnson, 5:30 Oak — The Mumbles, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 9:30 Old U.S. Mint — Jon Cleary, 7 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Siberia — Dead to a Dying World, Unconscious Collective, Ossacrux, FVMES, 9 Spotted Cat — Andy J. Forest, 4; Washboard Chaz Trio, 6; Cottonmouth Kings, 10

Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 5; Hurricane Refugees, 9

Tipitina’s — New Orleans R&B Throwback feat. Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra with Davell Crawford, 9

Le Bon Temps Roule — Bill Malchow, 7

Treasure Chest Casino — Harvey Jesus & Fire, 7

Little Gem Saloon — Jon Roniger, 5; Shamarr Allen & the Underdawgs, 10

Tulane University — Sol Cat, 5

Maple Leaf Bar — Mingo Fishcamp, 10:30

Abita Springs Town Hall — Abita Springs Opry, 7

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Banks Street Bar — Diablo’s

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MUSIC LISTINGS Horns, 10

County, 4

Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Trio, 7; Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet, 10

Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7; To Be Continued Brass Band, 10

Bombay Club — Luther Kent, 9:30 Buffa’s Lounge — Royal Rounders, 8; Pagan Pride feat.

FishBird, Ginger Doss, Darwin Prophet, 9 Carrollton Station — Patrick Pike, Driver, Jon Roniger, 10 Chickie Wah Wah — Sweet Crude, 9 Circle Bar — Richard Bates, 6:30; Left of the Dial, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, 10 Funky Pirate — Marc Stone Duo, noon; Mark & the Pentones, 4; The Blues Masters feat. Big Al Carson, 8:30 Gasa Gasa — The Independents, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — DJ Soul Sister, 10 House of Blues (Big Mama’s Lounge) — Bath Salts, 7 House of Blues (The Parish) — Sound Remedy, Clark Kent, Murder Beach, Ritual, 9 House of Blues Voodoo Garden — Cody Blaine, 1 Howlin’ Wolf — WTUL Presents: Man Man, Sylvan Esso, imagineIAM, 9; Man Man, 10

Kerry Irish Pub — Dave Hickey, 5; Rites of Passage, 9 Little Gem Saloon — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 Little Tropical Isle — Jay B Elston, 5; Kim Carson, 9 Mandeville Trailhead — Bobby Cure & the Summertime Blues, 6 Oak — Jenn Howard, 9 Old Point Bar — Dominic, 9:30 Rock ’N’ Bowl — Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr., 9:30 Shamrock Bar — Gene’s Music Machine, 9 Siberia — Alex McMurray & Paul Sanchez, 6; Destruction Unit, Ukiah Drag, Martin Savage Gang, King Louie’s One Man Band, 9 Spotted Cat — The Reboppers, 3; Panorama Jazz Band, 6; Ecirb Muller Taste of New Orleans Jasm Band, 10 Tipitina’s — The Revivalists, Nicki Bluhm & the Gamblers, 9

SUNDAY 22 Banks Street Bar — NOLA

Bombay Club — Tony Seville, 7

Dmac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander, 8

Botanical Garden, Robert B. Haspel Garden Stage — New Orleans Suspects, Funk Monkey, 5

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9:30

Buffa’s Lounge — Some Like It Hot, 11 a.m.

Funky Pirate — Gary Brown Band, 8:30 Gasa Gasa — Who Data feat.

Paul Thibodeaux & Friends, 8

Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 6; The Kid Carsons, Banditos, 10 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6

Hi-Ho Lounge — Bon Bon Vivant, 8 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Man on Earth, 10

DMac’s — Michael Pearce, 11 a.m; Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 6

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8

Funky Pirate — Mark & the Pentones, 4; Willie Lockett & the All Purpose Blues Band, 8:30

Kerry Irish Pub — Paul Tobin, 8

Gasa Gasa — Darwin Deez, Caged Animals, Sports & Leisure, 9 House of Blues — Gospel Brunch, 10 a.m; Sick Puppies, Redlight Kings, Charming Liars, 7:30 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 9 Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Tyler’s Revisited feat.

Germain Bazzle, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Longfellow Street, 8 Lakeview Presbyterian Church — Nathan Sumrall, 5 Little Tropical Isle — Lyn Drury, 5; Ben Joseph, 9 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio feat. Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Russell Batiste Jr., 10 Old Point Bar — Jesse Moore, 3:30; Tom Witek Sextet, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Murder By Death, Larry and His Flask, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin feat. Sunday Night Swingsters, 7 Spotted Cat — Rights of Swing, 3; Ben Polcer & the Grinders, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sounds, 10 Tipitina’s — Bruce Daigrepont, 5 Trinity Episcopal Church — Dianne Frazer, Donivan Hill, David Perkins, 5

MONDAY 23 Banks Street Bar — South Jones, 8 BJ’s Lounge — King James & the Special Men, 10 BMC — Lil’ Red & Big Bad, 6 Bombay Club — Lucas Davenport, 7

Little Tropical Isle — Mark Barrett, 5; Chip Wilson, 9 Maple Leaf Bar — Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, 10 Old Opera House — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30 Old Point Bar — Romy Kaye Trio, 7 Preservation Hall — Preservation Hall Living Legends feat.

Maynard Chatters, 8 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville & Friends, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 10

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall — 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2074; www.montage.loyno.edu — Love, War and Wishes: A Night of Classic Musical Theater, The free recital concert features music from several musicals.

7:30 p.m. Friday.

CALL FOR MUSIC FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL — French Quarter Festivals, Inc. is accepting applications for local musicians interested in performing at the French Quarter Festival in April. For details and to apply, visit www.fqfi.org or call Greg at (504) 227-3121. Deadline Nov. 1.

TROMBONE SHORTY ACADEMY — Tulane University, Dixon Hall, (504) 865-5105 ext. 2; www. tulane.edu — Trombone Shorty and Donald Harrison Jr. host an open audition for high school students who want to pursue careers in music. 6 p.m.

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Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse — Glen David Andrews, 8; New Orleans Swamp Donkeys, midnight

Chickie Wah Wah — Alexis & the Samurai, 8

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about a man left for dead on a planet with filled with aliens.

Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Regal, Westbank THE ULTIMATE LIFE (PG) — Peter Fonda stars in this Michael Landon Jr. drama about family, love and greed.

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OPENING FRIDAY AIN’T THEM BODIES SAINTS (R) — An outlaw Texan flees prison to reunite with his wife and his daughter.

Chalmette BATTLE OF THE YEAR (PG-13) — Young people with hot bodies compete to win a dance competion that America has lost for the past 15 years.

Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Westbank PRISONERS (R) — Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis star in the crime thriller about a man searching for his daughter and her friend. Chalmette, Elmwood, Westbank

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AUSTENLAND (PG-13) — Keri Russell stars in the romantic comedy about a woman obsessed with the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice.

Elmwood, Canal Place BLUE JASMINE (PG-13) — Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin star in the Woody Allen film about a narcissistic socialite trying to reconnect with her sister in San Francisco. Canal Place, Elmwood ELYSIUM (R) — Matt Damon stars in the sci-fi action thriller set in the year 2154, Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Regal THE FAMILY (R) — The witness protection program takes a mafia family to France. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Westbank GETAWAY (PG-13) — To save his kidnapped wife, a man must follow a stranger’s driving instructions. Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez star.

Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Regal, Westbank THE GRANDMASTER (PG-13) — The film is based on the life

THE INEVITABLE DEFEAT OF MISTER AND PETE (R) — Anthony Mackie stars in the coming-of-age story about two inner city kids making it alone after their mothers are taken away. Westbank INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 (PG-13) — The 2010 horror’s sequel has the Lambert family going into “The Further” once again. Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Regal, Westbank INSTRUCTIONS NOT INCLUDED (PG-13) — The mother of a little girl found on man’s doorstep returns. Elmwood, Grand LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER (PG13) — Forest Whitaker stars in the historical drama based on the life of Eugene Allen. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Prytania, Regal, Westbank THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES (PG-13) — In this action-adventure film, a girl explores her past while on a quest to find her mother who had been attacked and kidnapped by a demon. Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Regal, Westbank MUSEUM HOURS (NR) — A Vienna museum guard befriends a guest. Chalmette ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US (PG) — The documentary features behind-the-scenes footage of the boy band’s performances.

Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Regal, Westbank PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS (PG) — In this novelturned-film, Poseidon’s son and friends combat evil while searching the Sea of Monsters for the Golden Fleece.

Grand, Regal, Westbank PLANES (PG) — The Disney Pixar animated feature is about the secret lives of flying machines. Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Westbank RIDDICK (R) — Vin Diesel stars in the sci-fi action thriller

THE WORLD’S END (R) — Simon Pegg stars in the sci-fi comedy about five friends who try to top their pub crawl that was 20 years prior. Canal Place, Clearview, Grand, Regal YOU’RE NEXT (R) — While on a family trip, the Davidsons are attacked by a gang of unusual killers. Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Westbank

SPECIAL SCREENINGS THE ABOLITIONISTS (NR) — The Emmy-nominated film tells the story of Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, Harriet Beecher Stowe, John Brown and Angelina Grimke. 6 p.m.

Wednesday, LHC THEY COME TO AMERICA II: THE COST OF AMNESTY (NR) — The non-partisan Dennis Michael Lynch documentary about illegal immigration gets to the bottom of immigration laws. 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 7 p.m.

Monday, Chalmette BLUE VELVET (R) — In this 1986 David Lynch mystery, a young man discovers the underbelly of his hometown after he finds a severed human ear in a field.

10 p.m. Sunday, Prytania THE BREAKFAST CLUB (R) — The screening of this 1985 Brat Pack detention day classic is BYOB and ’80s prom-themed.

Midnight Friday-Saturday, Prytania BREASTMILK: THE MOVIE (NR) — Nola Nesting presents the documentary and door prizes include a Medela breast pump. 5:30 p.m. East Jefferson Hospital BUTCH WALKER: OUT OF FOCUS (NR) — The documentary delves into the life of the Black Widows’ Butch Walker. 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, Zeitgeist GHOSTBUSTERS (PG) — The outdoor screening of the sci-fi comedy about a ghost extermination service is part of the NORDC’s Movies in the Park series. 7 p.m. Friday, Joe Brown Park THE GRADUATES/LOS GRADUADOS (NR) — The documentary explores the roots of the Latino dropout crisis through the eyes

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2 GUNS (R) — Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg and Paula Patton star in the actioncomedy about a DEA agent and navy officer who try to elude thugs after botching a sting operation. Elmwood

of Ip Man, Bruce Lee’s martial arts instructor. Elmwood, Prytania, Westbank

WE’RE THE MILLERS (R) — Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts and Ed Helms pretend to be a family to get a large shipment of weed across the border from Mexico to the U.S. Canal Place, Chalmette, Clearview, Elmwood, Grand, Regal, Westbank

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FILM LISTINGS of six students. Admission is free and refreshments are served. 6 p.m. Friday, Ashe THE INCREDIBLES (PG) — The outdoor screening of the Pixar film about a family of undercover superheroes is part of the NORDC’s Movies in the Park series. 7 p.m.

Friday, Burke Park KING CREOLE (PG) — Elvis Presley plays a young man who, after not meeting the qualifications for graduation, gets a gig singing at a club.

10 a.m. Sunday, Prytania LIVE YOUR DREAM (NR) — American teachers who died as a result of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan are profiled. Admission to the Japanese Cinema Series film is free. 7 p.m.

Cafe Istanbul THE MACHINE THAT MAKES EVERYTHING DISAPPER (NR) — Tinatin Gurchiani follows youth who respond to a casting call. 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday-Thursday, Zeitgeist

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AN OVERSIMPLIFICATION OF HER BEAUTY (NR) — In filmmaker Terence Nance’s debut, a man wonders why being stood up by a blind date made him feel so bad.

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Zeitgeist

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PHILADELPHIA STORY (NR) — Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart star in this 1940 rom-com about a rich woman whose ex-husband shows up with a tabloid journalist right before her second wedding.

10 a.m. Wednesday, Prytania PRETTY OLD (NR) — Shown as part of the Gathr series, the documentary goes behind the scenes of a senior citizens’ beauty pageant in Massachusetts. 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Zeitgeist THE PRINCESS AND THE PIRATE (NR) — Bob Hope stars in the 1944 movie about a woman trying to elope with her true love instead of the man her father chose. 6 p.m. Thursday, World War II Museum ROCKERS (NR) — The documentary-turned-film showcases the culture of reggae music and the Rastafari way of life in Jamaica. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Antenna SHAFT (R) — Gordon Parks’ 1971 action-thriller about the smooth black private eye John Shaft is shown outdoors as part of Friday Nights at NOMA in conjunction with the Gordon Parks exhibit. 8 p.m. Friday, NOMA SILENT CITY (NR) — Threes Anna’s documentary is

REVIEW

Ain’t Them Bodies Saints

Dallas-based indie filmmaker David Lowery has made a habit of referencing Robert Altman’s classic 1971 Western McCabe & Mrs. Miller whenever he speaks publicly about Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Lowery’s second feature film.

Set in small-town Texas in what appears to be the early 1970s, Saints is no Western in the usual sense of the word.

Its story of doomed lovers living outside the law fits that genre like a worn saddle on a palomino. But Saints’ real debt Ain’t Them Bodies Saints (R) SEPT to Altman’s masterpiece can be found in its fearlessly one2 p.m. & 7 p.m. of-a-kind look and feel, memorable performances delivered with few words and a certain lived-in quality that connects THRU Chalmette Movies, easily with the here-and-now. The movie plays like an old 8700 W. Judge Perez Drive, song on a distant jukebox, one you wouldn’t mind hearing Chalmette again as soon as it’s finished.

(504) 304-9992 The story centers on Ruth (Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) and Bob (Casey Affleck), a young couple www.chalmettemovies.com who are hopelessly in love and seem to live exclusively on armed robbery. Almost as soon as we meet him, Bob gets incarcerated for a crime the couple committed together. He vows to return to Ruth and his baby girl, whom he’s never met, but a homecoming proves difficult. Lowery intentionally omits a lot of story details from his script, often the kind other directors rely on as building blocks for their films. A holdup that sets in motion all the story’s events is left almost entirely off-screen. Lowery somehow makes such daring choices feel natural, and his lean storytelling throws his carefully drawn characters into sharp relief. Mara, Affleck, Ben Foster (as a good-hearted cop who barely survives the couple’s rampage) and Keith Carradine — who began his film career in McCabe & Mrs. Miller — all rise to the occasion and make every word and gesture count.

Lowery has spent years as an editor, script doctor and loyal confidant to other independent filmmakers, and that early career now looks like the best possible way to prepare for life as an auteur. With help from old-school 35mm film stock and award-winning cinematographer Bradford Young (Middle of Nowhere), he delivers a constant stream of gorgeous images captured exclusively in Texas and Louisiana. The whole movie seems to take place in twilight — even the interior scenes possess a warm and otherworldly glow.

With its mix of insistent rhythms, American roots music and flourishes of string quartet, Daniel Hart’s soundtrack specifically recalls the propulsive work of Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood on recent P.T. Anderson movies There Will Be Blood and The Master. Though its pace is slow by modern standards, Saints keeps viewers engaged by bringing together all its formal elements with near-symphonic grace.

The lifeblood of mythic Westerns — along with movies inspired by them — is a sense of loss, an elegy for an ideal of freedom doomed to disappear through “progress” along with the open frontier. In Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, that loss is even more personal because it comes from the bad choices and missed opportunities that each of us endures. There’s nothing like a fresh take on an old idea. — KEN KORMAN

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antenna; Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac. org; Burke Park, 2524 Annunciation St.; Cafe TIMECODE: NOLA INDIE Istanbul, 2372 St. Claude FILM FEST (NR) — There are Ave., (504) 975-0286; www. screenings of shorts, silent cafeistanbulnola.com; The films, home videos and Theatres at Canal Place, more. Visit www.timeThe Shops at Canal Place, codenola.com for details.

333 Canal St., (504) 363-1117; Wednesday-Sunday www.thetheatres.com; ZERO CHARISMA (NR) — Chalmette Movies, 8700 Screened as part of the W. Judge Perez Drive, ChalGathr series, the indie commette, (504) 304-9992; www. edy tells the story of an adult chalmettemovies,com; gamer who finds his high AMC Clearview Palace rank in jeopardy. 7:30 p.m.

12, Clearview Mall, 4486 Wednesday, Zeitgeist Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-1257; Antenna Gallery, 3718 St. www.amctheatres.com; Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; East Jefferson General www.press-street.com/ about a young woman who travels to Tokyo to learn the art of preparing fish from a Japanese master. 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Zeitgeist

Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 4544000; www.ejgh.org; AMC Elmwood Palace 20, 1200 Elmwood Park Blvd., Harahan, (504) 733-2029; www.amctheatres.com; Entergy IMAX Theatre, 1 Canal St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org; The Grand 16 Slidell, 1950 Gause Blvd. W., Slidell, (985) 641-1889; www.thegrandtheatre.com; Joe Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd., (504) 658-3080; Louisiana Humanities Center, 938 Lafayette St., (504) 620-2632; www.leh.org; New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org; Prytania Theatre, 5339

Prytania St., (504) 891-2787; www.theprytania.com; Regal Covington Stadium 14, 69348 Hwy. 21, Covington, (985) 871-7787; www. regalmovies.com; Republic, 828 S. Peters St., (504) 528-8282; www.republicnola.com; AMC Westbank Palace 16, 1151 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 263-2298; www.amctheatres.com; World War II Musuem, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944;www.nationalww2museum.org; Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net

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Brother Martin High School Upcoming Events

Crusader Discovery Night

Friday, October 25, 2013 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Prospective 4th through 8th grade boys are invited to Brother Martin to experience an evening as a Crusader.

Information Nights

Begins at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013 Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Prospective students and parents are invited to meet with current Brother Martin students, faculty members and school administrators at Brother Martin High School. Information about the Brother Martin college-prep curriculum, the extracurricular clubs and athletics teams, as well as the admissions process for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders will be discussed.

OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, November 7, 2013 • 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. www.brothermartin.com

School Day Tours

Come get a feel for the Crusader school day.

RSVP Required Monday, September 23, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Friday, September 27, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Friday, October 4, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Friday, October 18, 2013 7:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Pep Rally) Monday, October 21, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Monday, October 28, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Friday, November 1, 2013 (All Saints Day Liturgy) 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

For additional information for any of these events and to let us know you will be attending an event please...Call or Email Mrs. Patty Larkin in the Admissions Office 504-283-1561 ext. 3022 or admissions@brothermartin.com

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OPENINGS THE COUNTRY CLUB. 634 Louisa St., (504) 945-0742; www.thecountryclubneworleans.com — “All Amzie All the Time,” group exhibition of art celebrating Amzie Adams, ongoing.

DU MOIS GALLERY. 4609 Freret St., (504) 818-6032; www.dumoisgallery.com — “Bathworks,” mixed media exhibition by Brett Reif and Arlyn Jimenez, Saturday through Oct. 26.

THE FRONT. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www. nolafront.org — Mixed media group exhibition, Saturday through Oct. 6.

NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “The Making of an Argument,” photography by Gordon Parks, Thursday through Jan. 5.

NOCCA RIVERFRONT. 2800 Chartres St., (504) 940-2787; www.nocca.com — “On the Edge,” NOCCA alumni art exhibition, Thursday through Oct. 25.

STAPLE GOODS. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/ staplegoods — “Try to Remember,” mixed media group exhibition, Saturday through Oct. 6.

UNO-ST. CLAUDE GALLERY. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts. uno.edu — “Doleful,” photographic exhibition by Jeff Rinehart, Saturday through Oct. 6.

ACADEMY GALLERY. 5256 Magazine St., (504) 899-8111; www.noafa.com — Mixed media faculty exhibition, through September.

AFA NEW ORLEANS. 809 Royal St., (504) 558-9296; www.afanyc.com — “The Art of Joe Sorren,” paintings by the artist, through Nov. 30.

AKG PRESENTS THE ART OF DR. SEUSS. 716 Bienville St., (504) 524-8211; www. angelakinggallery.com/ dr-seuss — Works by Dr. Seuss, ongoing.

ALEX BEARD STUDIO. 712 Royal St., (504) 309-0394; www.alexbeardstudio.com — Drawings and paintings

by Alex Beard, ongoing.

ANGELA KING GALLERY. 241 Royal St., (504) 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery.com — Dry pigment paintings by Terri Hallman, through Friday.

ANTON HAARDT GALLERY. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 309-4249; www.antonart. com — “Deep Blues,” Southern folk art group exhibition, ongoing.

ARIODANTE GALLERY. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.ariodantegallery.com — Mixed media group exhibition, through September.

ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery. com — “Bruce Jr. Does the Parades,” color marker drawings by Bruce Davenport Jr.; “Sunrise,” glass sculpture by Gene Koss; both through Saturday.

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ASHE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — “Here/ Home,” objects and photographs symbolic of New Orleans, through Sept. 22.

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When Jonathan FerSEPT rara and Alex Beard launched the first No Dead Artists exhibition for underexposed artists in 1995, no one imagined that it would become a national event — or that New Orleans itself would become an internationally recognized hotbed of experimental arts endeavors. The fact that more than 500 artists from all over the U.S. submitted some 2,500 artworks for this year’s No Dead Artists says a lot about the evolution of both the city and the show. Now in its 17th year, No Dead Artists remains a diverse barometer of the prevailing mood of the creative unconscious as artists, like the rest of us, try to make sense of life in a global electronic echo chamber where even obscure trivia can go viral while vast arrays of often invisible tracking devices silently stalk every move we make.

Fabric artist Kathy Halper explores how digital codes have engendered new verbal codes in the form of social media exclamatory acronyms, like “WTF” or “LMFAO,” that she weaves into her traditional-looking embroidery portraits based on teenagers’ use of Facebook sites, updating the homespun past into a new folk craft for the digital present. Likewise, Kristin Meyers’ voodooesque fabric sculptures remind us that even primitive societies tried to ritualistically use invisible forces to, in her words, “transform energies” and “create a realm in which time is completely modified.” Technology has vastly expanded the proliferation of images that surround us in everyday life, and here Cristina Molina gives us an 8-foot-tall, freestanding greeting card sculpture, Dearest, that eerily serenades us with a robotic greeting triggered by the movements of the viewer. Similarly, Shannon Blosser-Salisbury employs digital technology to rework antique photographs into otherworldly images of visitors from the dark corners of the electronic collective unconscious, as we see in Ceremony (pictured), a process not unlike Margaret Munz-Losch’s magic realist paintings that transform kitschy images into mystery objects, in yet another paradoxical perspective in this remarkably diverse yet obliquely cohesive exposition. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

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Magazine St., (504) 891-9170; www.bernardbeneito.com — Oil paintings by Beneito Bernard, ongoing.

BOYD | SATELLITE. 440 Julia St., (504) 581-2440; www. boydsatellitegallery.

com — “Sputnik 1,” mixed media group exhibition, through September.

CALLAN CONTEMPORARY. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www. callancontemporary.com — “Dream a Dream,” Korean-

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GOOD CHILDREN GALLERY. 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “The Homeland We’ve Never Seen,” paintings by Jessica Bizer, “Sequoiadendron Giganteum,” paintings by Claire Sherman, both Saturday through Oct. 6.

TOGRAPHY. 241 Chartres St., (504) 568-1313; www.agallery.com — Photographs and photo books from all eras by various photographers, ongoing.

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CHESTER ALLEN’S OASIS OF ENERGY. 221 Dauphine St., (504) 292-8365; www.chesterallenoasisofenergy.tumblr.com — “Universal Groove,” silversmithing by Chester Allen, ongoing.

COUP D’OEIL ART CONSORTIUM. 2033 Magazine St., (504) 7220876; www.coupdoeilartconsortium.com — “A Contemporary Salon,” mixed media group exhibition, through Sept. 21.

COURTYARD GALLERY. 1129 Decatur St., (504) 330-0134; www. woodartandmarketing.com — New Orleans-themed reclaimed wood carvings by Daniel Garcia, ongoing.

D.O.C.S. 709 Camp St., (504) 524-3936; www.docsgallery. com — “Bonaventure,” acrylic paintings by Perry Morgan III, through Oct. 3.

THE FOUNDATION GALLERY. 608 Julia St., (504) 568-0955; www. foundationgallerynola.com — Paintings by Gayle Madeira benefiting Project Elevation, collages by Shannon Tracy, both through September.

GALLERY BURGUIERES. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres.com — Mixed media

by Ally Burguieres, ongoing.

GRAPHITE GALLERIES. 936 Royal St., (504) 565-3739; www.graphitenola.com — Group mixed media exhibition, ongoing.

ISAAC DELGADO FINE ARTS GALLERY. Delgado Community College, Isaac Delgado Hall, Third floor, 615 City Park Ave., (504) 361-6620; www.dcc.edu/ departments/art-gallery — “Bedfellows,” paintings, digital drawings, prints and collages by Bob Snead, through Sept. 19.

others, ongoing.

JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery. com — “No Dead Artists,” contemporary mixed media juried exhibition, through September.

SHEILA PHIPPS STUDIO & GALLERY. 8237 Oak St., (504) 5966031 — Oil and acrylic portraits and abstracts, ongoing.

LEMIEUX GALLERIES. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Ba-Roke,” sculpture by Shannon Landis Hansen, through September.

LIVE ART STUDIO. 4207 Dumaine St., (504) 484-7245; www. liveartstudio.com — Group exhibition of watercolors, oil paintings and photography, through September.

M. FRANCIS GALLERY. 1938 Burgundy St., (504) 931-1915; www. mfrancisgallery.com — Acrylic on canvas by Myesha, ongoing.

MARTINE CHAISSON GALLERY. 727 Camp St., (504) 304-7942; www. martinechaissongallery.com — “Pre-Historic Art of the Future...

Today!!!”, through September.

MICHALOPOULOS GALLERY. 617 Bienville St., (504) 558-0505; www. michalopoulos.com — “Down and Dirty,” paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing.

MORRISON. 1507 Magazine St., (504) 451-3303; www.morrisonsculpture.com — Sculpture and drawings by Thomas Randolph Morrison, ongoing.

OCTAVIA ART GALLERY. 4532 Magazine St., (504) 309-4249; www. octaviaartgallery.com — “Home,” mixed media group exhibition, through September.

RHINO CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS GALLERY. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., Second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — Works by Cathy DeYoung, Deborah Morrissey, Lizzy Carlson, Peg Martinez and

SCOTT EDWARDS PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY. 2109 Decatur St., (504) 610-0581; www.scottedwardsgallery.com — “Numbers & Shadows,” photographic works by Clint Maedgen, through Oct. 5.

SOREN CHRISTENSEN GALLERY. 400 Julia St., (504) 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com — “Nature/Nurture: Fluidity of Perspective,” ceramics by Dana Chapman, through September.

STELLA JONES GALLERY. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, (504) 568-9050; www. stellajonesgallery.com — “I STILL Have a Dream,” mixed media group exhibition on human and civil rights, through September.

TULANE UNIVERSITY, NEWCOMB ART GALLERY. Woldenberg Art Center, (504) 314-2406; www. newcombartgallery.tulane.edu — “More Than a Game: Sports and Identity at Newcomb and Tulane” mixed media exhibition, through Sept. 19.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS. Fine Arts Gallery, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-6493; www.uno.edu — “Ecologue,” nature-themed photos, videos, drawings and sculpture by Lee Deigaard, through Oct. 19.

VIEUX CARRE GALLERY. 507 St. Ann St., (504) 522-2900; www. vieuxcarregallery.com — “Celebrations of the City,” works by Sarah Stiehl, through Sunday.

WHISNANT GALLERIES. 343 Royal St., (504) 524-9766; www.whisnantgalleries.com — Ethnic, religious and antique art, sculpture, textile and porcelain, ongoing.

CALL FOR ARTISTS FRINGE FESTIVAL YARD ART TOUR. The New Orleans Fringe Festival

seeks submissions for its third annual Yard Art Tour (YAT-3). Artists must make art that’s visible from the sidewalk and submit its location, description and a photo of it on www.nofringe.org

by Oct. 15.

UNFOLDING IMAGES. Selfpublished and commercially published photo books are needed for the Contemporary Art Center’s “Unfolding Images” exhibit as part of PhotoNOLA. Visit www.unfoldingimages. tumblr.com for details. Deadline Oct. 1.

WILD THINGS YOUTH ART CONTEST AND EXHIBITION. Artists ages 5 through 18 can submit paintings or drawings representative of the state’s flora and fauna for a chance to have their art featured at the Wild Things event in Lacombe. The deadline is Sept.

27, and entry rules are at www. fws.gov/southeastlouisiana.

SPARE SPACES HEY! CAFE. 4332 Magazine St., (504) 891-8682; www.heycafe.biz — Cartoons from Feast Yer Eyes magazine, ongoing.

LA DIVINA GELATERIA. 621 St. Peter St., (504) 302-2692; www. ladivinagelateria.com — Art and photographs by Thom Bennett, Mary Moring and Rita Posselt, ongoing.

OLD FLORIDA PROJECT. between Florida Avenue, Mazant Street, Gallier Street and North Dorgenois Street — #ProjectBe features tributes, remembrances and social statements spray painted in the long-blighted Florida project by local artist Brandan “B-Mike” Odums, ongoing.

SHOPS AT CANAL PLACE. 333 Canal St., (504) 522-9200; www.theshopsatcanalplace. com — “Salvations 2013,” group exhibition of furniture made of reclaimed materials, through Saturday.

MUSEUMS AMISTAD RESEARCH CENTER. 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 8623222; www.amistadresearchcenter.org — “through the Lens: Photographing African-American Life,” group photography exhibition, through Sept. 27.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “Tameka Norris—Family Values,” mixed media by Tameka Norris; “ANTHROPOMORPHIZER!” puppet show by Miss Pussycat; “Who is Pulling the Strings?” group puppet show; “Tank Drama: Deliberations from The Wet Grave,” mixed media by various VESTIGES artists; all through Sept. 22.

HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc. org — “Pipe Dreams: Louisiana under the French Company of the Indies, 1717–1731,” art and artifacts from Port Dauphin, Old Mobile, Natchez and New Orleans, through Sunday.

LONGUE VUE HOUSE AND GARDENS. 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 4885488; www.longuevue.com — “A Year and One Day,” sculpture by Andy Behrle, through Dec. 20.

LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM CABILDO. 701 Chartres St., (504) 5686968; www.lsm.crt.state.la.us — “Images and Instruments: Medical History,” artifacts and images of 19th and 20th century medical eqipment, ongoing.

LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM PRESBYTERE. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm.crt. state.la.us — “They Call Me Baby Doll: A Carnival Tradition,” an exhibit about the Baby Dolls and other black women’s Carnival groups, through January 2014.

“It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond”; both ongoing.

MADAME JOHN’S LEGACY. 632 Dumaine St., (504) 568-6968; www.crt.state.la.us — “The Palm, the Pine and the Cypress: Newcomb College Pottery of New Orleans,” ongoing.

NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “King of Arms,” collages and video presentation by Rashaad Newsome, through Sunday.

“Forever,” mural by Odili Donald Odita, through Oct. 7.

OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — “After the Forest,” choreographed installation

by Craig Damrauer; “Louisiana Contemporary,” juried exhibition of Louisiana art; “Seeing Beyond the Ordinary,” photography by Joshua Dudley Greer, Laura Noel and Susan Worsham; “Southern Imagists,” paintings inspired by the Chicago Imagists; all through Sept. 22. “Into the Light,” photographs by various artists, through Jan. 5. Works

by Walter Inglis Anderson from the museum’s permanent collection; an exhibition of southern regionalists from the museum’s permanent collection; paintings by Will Henry Stevens; all ongoing.

SOUTHEASTERN ARCHITECTURAL ARCHIVE. Tulane University, Jones Hall, 6801 Freret St., (504) 865-5699; seaa.tulane.edu — “The Dome,” an exhibition anticipating the 40th anniversary of the Superdome, through Nov. 1.

SOUTHERN FOOD & BEVERAGE MUSEUM. Riverwalk Marketplace, 1 Poydras St., Suite 169, (504) 569-0405; www.southernfood.org — “Lena Richard: Pioneer in Food TV,” an exhibit curated by Ashley Young; “Then and Now: The Story of Coffee”; both ongoing.

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THE GARDEN DISTRICT GALLERY. 1332 Washington Ave., (504) 891-3032; www.gardendistrictgallery.com — “Summer Showcase III,” group exhibition of paintings and sculpture, through September.

JEAN BRAGG GALLERY OF SOUTHERN ART. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.jeanbragg. com — “Daydreams,” Louisiana landscape and figurative oil paintings by Kevin Leveque, through September.

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THEATER THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road (off Lee Road), Covington, (985) 893-1671; www.playmakersinc.com — Aquirky crew participates in a spelling bee.

Tickets $15. 8 p.m. FridaySaturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

33 VARIATIONS. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www. cacno.org — Southern Rep, in partnership with MESA Production Company, presents Moises Kaufman’s show about Beethoven’s 33 variations, known as the Diabelli Variations. Tickets start at $20. 7:30 p.m. WednesdaySaturday, 2 p.m. Sunday,

BEATLEMANIA NOW. Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., (504) 5289569; www.thejoytheater.com — Renditions of the Fab Four’s hits are performed. Tickets $50. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

BLESS YA, BOYS: REDEMPTSEAN. Castle Theatre, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 287-4707 — Shine Productions’ fast-paced Saints-themed show is full of sketchcomedy, slapstick and one-liners. Tickets $25.

8 p.m. Thursday-Friday.

BLUEBERRY HILL. Teatro Wego!, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, (504) 885-2000; www. jpas.org — Stories of everyday people experiencing everyday emotions are acted out while classic New Orleans songs

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BURLESQUE & CABARET BAD GIRLS OF BURLESQUE. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www. houseofblues.com — Burlesque dancers perform. Tickets $22.

11 p.m. Friday.

BITS & JIGGLES. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855 — The show mixes comedy and burlesque. Free admission.

9 p.m. Monday.

BURLESQUE BALLROOM. Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299; www.sonesta.com — Trixie Minx stars in the weekly burlesque show featuring the music of Romy Kaye and the Brent Walsh Jazz Trio. Call (504) 553-2331 for details. 11:50 p.m. Friday.

MONDO BURLESQUE. Harrah’s Casino (Harrah’s Theatre), 4 Canal St., (504) 533-6600; www.harrahsneworleans.com — Burlesque entertainers perform. Tickets $38. 8 p.m. Friday.

THE QUEEN OF BURLESQUE. Harrah’s Casino (Harrah’s Theatre), 1 Canal St., (504) 533-6600; www.harrahsneworleans.com — Burlesque performers compete to become the reigning queen of burlesque, as voted by celebrity judges. Tickets $53. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

SIREN OF THE SOUTH. House of Blues (The Parish), 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com — Bustout Burlesque’s Athena performs with her band and special guests. Admission $22.

10 p.m. Wednesday.

STRUT. Harrah’s Casino (Harrah’s Theatre), 1 Canal St., (504) 533-6600; www. harrahsneworleans.com — Male burlesque troupe The Stage Door Johnnies performs and Cora Vette emcees. Tickets $38. 8 p.m. Wednesday.

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42ND STREET. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www. rivertowntheaters.com — The classic musical celebration of Broadway includes the songs “We’re in the Money” and “Lullaby of Broadway.” Tickets $37. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

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LOMBARDI. Le Petit Theatre, 616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com — A cub reporter is assigned a story on Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi.

Tickets start at $10. 8 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday.

MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-7529; www. anthonybeantheater.com — In August Wilson’s awardwinning musical, racial tensions come to a head when 1920s singer Ma Rainey and her band try to record in a Chicago studio. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

PAT BOURGEOIS’ DEBAUCHERY. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www. midcitytheatre.com — In its fourth year, the city’s only live soap opera has an ongoing storyline full of humor, romance and drama. Admission $10. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

THE RENEW REVUE RETIREMENT PARTY. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 4881460; www.midcitytheatre. com — Ricky Graham, Yvette Hargis, Mandy Zirkenbach, Matthew Mickal, Sean Patterson and Jefferson Turner perform skits about what New Orleanians love and love to hate. Tickets $27. 8 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday.

SHIVAREE. Shadowbox Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www. theshadowboxtheatre.com — Four Humours Theater presents the William Mastrosimone play about a sickly, sheltered young boy who makes a connection with a prostitute named Shivaree.

Tickets $15. 9 p.m. FridaySaturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

A TRUCKLOAD OF INK. University of New Orleans, Robert E. Nims Theatre, Performing Arts Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-7469; www. theatre.uno.edu — Jim Fitzmorris’ play about the tumultuous change at a New

Orleans newspaper features a cast from The NOLA Project.

Wednesday shows $15, all other shows $25. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday.

VENOM. Elm Theatre, 220 Julia St., (504) 218-0055; www. elmtheatre.org — Venom is a dark comedy about Meadow and Waylon, a newly wed interracial couple, and what happens to them after they visit a Waffle House in rural Louisiana. Tickets $20. 7:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday.

WHAT DO YOU SAY TO A SHADOW. Shadowbox Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www.theshadowboxtheatre. com — In this *NU Theatre production written by Michael Allen Zell and directed by Angela Jo Strohm, a seemingly normal old lady enters a French Quarter bookstore and tells the shopkeep stories about crime, New Orleans history and literature. Tickets $12. 7 p.m.

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SEEKING. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www. theallwayslounge.com — The multimedia show examines LGBT relationships and online dating. Tickets start at $5. 8 p.m. Monday.

THE VICTORY BELLES: SPIRIT OF AMERICA. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www. stagedoorcanteen.org — The Victory Belles perform patriotic tunes. Cuisine from Chef John Besh’s American Sector is provided. Brunch show $55.

11 a.m. Wednesday.

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ACCESSIBLE COMEDY. Buffa’s Lounge, 1001 Esplanade Ave., 949-0038; www. buffaslounge.com — Comedians J. Alfred Potter and Jonah Bascle perform with special guests. 11:55 p.m. Friday.

ALLSTAR COMEDY REVUE. House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues. com — Leon Blanda hosts the stand-up comedy show with special guests and a band. Free admission.

8 p.m. Thursday.

COMEDY CATASTROPHE. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 9440099; www.lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts the weekly comedy showcase. Free admission.

10 p.m. Tuesday.

FEAR & LOATHING WITH GOD’S BEEN DRINKING. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — The double bill includes Fear and Loathing, the sketch comedy show, and God’s Been Drinking, the improv comedy troupe.

Tickets $10, $5 with drink purchase.

8:30 p.m. Friday.

GIVE ’EM THE LIGHT OPEN-MIC COMEDY SHOW. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts the showcase. 7:30 p.m. sign-up, 8 p.m. show, Tuesday.

LIGHTS UP. The New Movement, 1919 Burgundy St., (504) 302-8264; www. tnmcomedy.com — The theater showcases new improv troupes.

Tickets $5. 9 p.m. Thursday.

THE MEGAPHONE SHOW. The New Movement, 1919 Burgundy St., (504) 302-8264; www.tnmcomedy.com — A guest shares favorite true stories that inspire improv comedy. Tickets $8. 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

NOLA COMEDY HOUR OPEN MIC & SHOWCASE. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www. hiholounge.net — Andrew Polk hosts the open mic series that features a booked showcase. Free admission. 8 p.m. sign-up, 9 p.m. show. Sunday.

RAY NAGIN: THE GOING AWAY PARTY. Columns Hotel, 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns. com — Comedian Chris Champagne and musician Philip Melancon poke fun at former mayor C. Ray Nagin and others. Admission $15. 7 p.m.

Sunday.

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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom August Wilson took the name of one of blues singer Ma Rainey’s songs for the title of his play Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. She’s a character in the play, but the drama isn’t primarily about her.

(The Black Bottom was a dance created in New Orleans and popularized in the 1920s, but it’s not as well-remembered as the dance craze it replaced: the Charleston.)

In Anthony Bean Community Theater’s producMa Rainey’s Black Bottom THRU tion, Demitrus Wesley (Ma 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 3 p.m. Sun. SEPT Rainey) delivers one of the Anthony Bean Community Theater show’s highlights when she sings the tune and adds her 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-7529 own playful dance. www.anthonybeantheater.com Wilson’s Ma Rainey is a demanding woman, and to comic effect gives her manager a hard time with an unending series of demands.

The drama takes place at a Chicago recording studio, and Ma Rainey insists that her nephew, who stutters profusely, record a vocal introduction to one song (and get paid the same fee as the session musicians). Damian Taylor is entertaining in the minor role as he rehearses and repeatedly gets hung up on the B’s in Black Bottom.

Much of the drama in Ma Rainey comes from the studio band, in which a trio of elder musicians butts heads with a young trumpeter named Levee (Sean Jones). He wants the band to use his arrangement of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” and so does the band’s manager Irvin (Carlos M. Gonzalez). Ma Rainey wants to use a traditional arrangement, and she doesn’t let anyone tell her what to do.

Levee is an egotistical womanizer who can’t resist flirting with a member of Ma Rainey’s entourage. He also sees himself as an artist, and he writes off the elder musicians as a hapless and dated “jug band.” They are happy to do what the studio owner asks in order to get paid for the recording session, and they delight in watching a suddenly humble and solicitous Levee try to ingratiate himself to the studio owner, who is white.

The exploitation of black musicians is just the beginning of the racial issues explored in the play. Jones was passionate when delivering a long monologue about Levee’s horrific childhood memory of being unable to defend his mother from an assault by a group of white men. Unfortunately, on opening night Jones struggled at times with Levee’s frequent heated outbursts and tirades. Harold X. Evans (Slow Drag) and Wilbert Williams Jr. (Cutler) were funny and poised as the more circumspect veteran musicians. It’s a challenge to find actors who can double as studio musicians, but the use of prerecorded music wasn’t always sharp, and the play calls for frequent interruptions and restarts.

Wilson’s award-winning play offers a nuanced and often funny look at changing times and inequality. Levee can only imagine being able to control his career in the way Ma Rainey does. Alfred Aubrey offered a seasoned handle on piano player Toledo’s mix of historic insights and offbeat sociology. With its shop talk and studio debates about music as art and business, it’s a work well-suited for local audiences.

With this production, Anthony Bean Community Theater completes Wilson’s decade-by-decade 10-play suite chronicling African-Americans in the 20th century.

It’s a worthy installment in an impressive mission to present the works of a great American playwright. — WILL COVIELLO

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STEPHEN LYNCH. The Civic Theatre, 510 O’Keefe Ave., (504) 272-0865; www.civicnola. com — The singer-songwritercomedian performs. Tickets $35. 8 p.m. Saturday.

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EVENTS TUESDAY 17 DINNER WITH A CURATOR: ENTERTAINING THE TROOPS. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Museum curator Kim Guise talks about the people who entertained the troops during WWII, while participants have a 3-course dinner catered by chef John Besh’s American Sector. Call (504) 528-1944 or visit www. american-sector.com for reservations. Dinner and wine $50, dinner without wine $40.

6:30 p.m.

FREE ENVIRONMENTAL JOB TRAINING. Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 2838822; www.dillard.edu — The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice at Dillard University and the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences offer free job training in hazardous waste cleanup, green construction, mold remediation and lead and asbestos abatement.

Incentives include stipends, bus tokens (if needed) and lunch. Upon completion of the program, participants will receive job placement assistance. Call (504) 816-4005 to sign up. Through Dec. 3.

HAM RADIO TECHNICIAN COURSE. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The Crescent City Amateur Radio Group hosts a free technician course. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC BIKE RIDE. Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, North Rampart and St. Ann streets — As part of NOLA Social Ride, bicyclists cruise around the city, stopping a few times along the way to enjoy live music with no cover charge. More information is available at www.facebook.com/groups/ nolasocialride. 6 p.m.

TODDLER TIME. Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — The museum hosts special Tuesday and Thursday activities for children ages 3 and under and their parents or caregivers. Admission $8, free for members. 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY 18 BARBERSHOP MEETINGS. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — Peter Nahkid leads the men’s discussion of entrepreneurship, family, love, dreams and more. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

HARVEST THE MUSIC. Lafayette Square, 601 S. Maestri Place, ; www.lafayette-square. org — There are musical performances and food and art booths. Food vendors include Linda Green, the “Yakamein Lady,” Cafe Adelaide, Martin Wine Cellar and Crepes a la Cart. 5 p.m. through Oct. 30.

LUNCHBOX LECTURE. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum. org — The semi-monthly lecture series focuses on an array of World War II-related topics. Call (504) 528-1944 ext.

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MEDITERRANEAN LIFESTYLE TASTING AND DISCUSSION. Vom Fass, 5725 Magazine St., (504)

THURSDAY 19 ABITA BEER DINNER SERIES. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 525 Fulton St., (504) 587-7099; www. ruthschris.com — Guests have a 5-course meal paired with five different Abita beers.

Visit www.abita.com/party for details and call for reservations. Dinner including tax and tip $85. 6:30 p.m.

ART ACTIVITIES DURING AFTER HOURS. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www. ogdenmuseum.org — The Ogden offers art activities for kids during weekly After Hours concerts. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

JAZZ IN THE PARK. Armstrong Park, North Rampart and St. Ann streets; www.pufap.org — The cultural heritage of New Orleans is spotlighted in this concert series, sponsored by People United for Armstrong Park. There’s live music from jazz and brass bands, an arts and crafts sales area, food and a children’s play area. Noon to 8 p.m.

MARKETPLACE AT ARMSTRONG PARK. Armstrong Park, North Rampart and St. Ann streets — The weekly market features fresh produce, baked goods, Louisiana seafood, handmade beauty products, art, crafts and entertainment. Visit www. icdnola.org for details. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

NEW ORLEANS BURLESQUE FESTIVAL. Various locations — Rick Delaup and Fleurty Girl present the 5th Annual New Orleans Burlesque Festival. For lineup details, check Gambit listings or www.neworleansburlesquefest.com. Through Saturday.

NOLA TIMEBANKING, DYVERSECITY ETSY TRAINING. Dyverse City, 3932 Fourth St., (504) 439-4530 — Attendees can set up TimeBank accounts, learn how to run Etsy shops or get computer coaching. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church, 3900 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-3431 — Group members help each other utilize the 12-step method to recover from compulsive eating. For details, contact Sarah at (504) 458-9965. 7 p.m.

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EATMOOR IN BROADMOOR. New Orleans Public Library, Rosa Keller Branch, 4300 S. Broad St., (504) 596-2675; www.nutrias.org — My House NOLA, in partnership with the Broadmoor Improvement Association, presents a gathering of food trucks. Visit www. myhousenola.com for details on participating vendors. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

TO CREATE. University of New Orleans, Bicentennial Educational Building, 2000 Lakeshore Dr., (504) 280-6000; www.uno.edu — Irvin Mayfield holds his biannual lecture and performs with UNO Jazz Studies students in The Cove afterwards. 6 p.m.

302-1455; www.vomfassusa. com — Attendees will have a meal of four small plates paired with four wines and local physician/winemaker James Moises will discuss the benefits of wine and the Mediterranean diet. Participants will also sample desserts from Bittersweet Confections and Pinkberry. Call for reservations. Admission $25. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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EVENT LISTINGS Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — Women of all levels of expertise are invited to dance, discuss and dine together at this health-centered event. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Thursday.

THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT. Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 482-4888 — A different musician performs every week at the event that includes food, mint juleps, wine, beer and soft drinks. Admission $10, $3 children ages 5-12. 6 p.m.

FRIDAY 20 19TH CENTURY MOURNING AND INTERNMENT CUSTOMS TOUR. Pitot House, 1440 Moss St., (504) 482-0312; www.louisianalandmarks.org — Participants tour St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and learn about burial customs and historic residents before exploring Pitot House to view mourning attire and assorted other necro-artifacts. Visit www.saveourcemeteries.org to RSVP. Tour $25. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Development, Old New Orleans Rum, and Southern Food and Beverage Museum host a midday gathering of food trucks.

The Fat Falafel, La Cocinita, Food Drunk and NOLA Girl are vending. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD. Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org — Local musicians perform and attendees receive three specialty cocktail tickets. For details, visit www.hnoc.org. General admission $10, free for THNOC members. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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

THE PRO BONO PROJECT’S JUSTICE FOR ALL BALL. Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5301; www.auduboninstitute.org — Now in its 25th year, The Pro Bono Project’s Justice for all Ball features live music, food, raffles and silent and live auctions. All proceeds from the event benefit the organization.

Tickets $175. 8 p.m. to midnight.

SCALES & ALES. Audubon Aquari-

um of the Americas, 1 Canal St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org/visit/aquarium — The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas hosts its fourth annual fundraiser to benefit the aquarium’s education programs and conservation efforts. Partygoers enjoy Abita beer, wine, specialty cocktails and cuisine from more than 30 restaurants. The New Orleans Sirens and Atlanta’s Simply Irresistible provide entertainment. A patron party begins an hour earlier. Call (504) 861-5107 for more information and visit www.auduboninstitute.org for tickets. Tickets $55, patron party $100. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

SATURDAY 21 ALEX BEARD STUDIO KIDS ART DAY. Alex Beard Studio, 712 Royal St., (504) 309-0394; www.alexbeardstudio.com — Artist Alex Beard hosts a free day of drawing, painting and storytelling for kids. 10 a.m. to noon.

ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB OF ST. BERNARD CRUISE NIGHT. Brewster’s, 8751 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, 309-7548 — Antique and classic cars are displayed and there is music from the 1950s through the 1970s. 6 p.m.

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GREET. Aucoin Hart Jewelers, 1525 Metairie Road, ; www. aucoinhart.com — New Orleans Saints football coach Sean Payton signs autographs and takes pictures. Raffles happen after. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

FAMILY WORKSHOP: CODE SCHOOL. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Kids ages 8-12 and their adults will learn about the secret codes used in WWII and try writing in five secret code languages, sending Morse code, lie detection and making invisible ink. Admission $10. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN FOUNDATION’S 24TH ANNUAL BEACH SWEEP. Lake Pontchartrain, Jefferson, Orleans and St. Tammany Parishes and Baton Rouge — The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation and Toyota host a lake cleanup in conjunction with International Coastal Cleanup sponsored by Ocean Conservancy. A picnic follows. Contact Kati Kelley at kati@saveourlake.org to register. 9 a.m. to noon.

MANDEVILLE LIVE. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, (985) 624-3147; www.mandevilletrailhead.

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MONAGHAN-KOEHLAR CHARITY POKER CRAWL FOR THE ROOTS OF MUSIC. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm.crt. state.la.us — Players help raise money for The Roots of Music, a youth music education and outreach program, by playing poker and bidding on packages in an auction. Visit www.mollysatthemarket.com to register.

Each hand $30. 11:30 a.m.

NEW ORLEANS BRIDAL CRAWL. Muriel’s Jackson Square, 801 Chartres St., (504) 568-1885; www.muriels.com — Women — and men — dressed in bridal gowns walk from bar to bar, including stops at Barcadia, Bourbon Cowboy and Gordon Biersch. Visit www.bigeasybrides.com for details Registration $25. 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

PAGAN PRIDE DAY. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., 504) 9401130; www.neworleanshealingcenter.org — The greater New Orleans chapter of The Pagan Pride Project hosts a day full of music, dancing, food, shopping and workshops. For details, visit www.gnoppd.org. 10:30

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SITES AND SOUNDS AT THE OLD U.S. MINT FEAT. DEACON JOHN. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www.crt. state.la.us/museum/properties/ usmint — Tulane City Center, New Orleans Center for the Gulf South and the New Orleans Jazz National Park host an afternoon of musical performances and discussions of historical sites in black culture in New Orleans. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

SOUL FOOD AND BOURBON BOOK SIGNING AND DISCUSSION. SoFAB Culinary Library, 1604 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 5690405; www.southernfood.org/ culinary-library — Food writers Adrian Miller and Kathleen Purvis read from, discuss and sign Soul Food: The Surpising Story of American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time and Bourbon: A Savor the South Cookbook, respectively. The event doubles as a sneak peek of the library and themed refresments are served. 2 p.m.

SSSHHAKE YOUR BOOTY! SILENT DISCO. Michalopoulos Studio, 527 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 558-0505; www.michalopoulos. com/ — Participants don wireless headphones and dance to a DJ set broadcast over

EVENT LISTINGS a transmitter. Any attendee arriving before midnight gets a free drink ticket. The event is sponsored by Artist Inc. and Old New Orleans Rum. Admission $5. 10 p.m.

STUDIO CLASSES FOR KIDS: ART IN THREE DIMENSIONS. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www. ogdenmuseum.org — Kids explore and create 3-D art. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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

YOGA. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, (504) 658-4100; www.noma. org — The museum holds yoga classes. Call (504) 456-5000 for details. Free for NOMA and East Jefferson Wellness Center members, $5 general admission. 8 a.m.

SUNDAY 22 DEFEND OUR COAST, DEFEND OUR CULTURE. Mondo, 900 Harrison

TIPITINA’S FOUNDATION’S SUNDAY YOUTH MUSIC WORKSHOP. Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-8477; www.tipitinas. com — Kids jam with local musicians. 1 p.m.

Ave, 224-2633; www.mondoneworleans.com — Chefs Susan Spicer and Adolfo Garcia host a dinner to raise funds for Gulf Restoration Network. Sarah Quintana performs, John Barry is the keynote speaker and there is a silent auction. Visit www.healthygulf.org/lafundraiser for reservations. Dinner $100. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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NOLA TRASH MOB BIKE RIDE CLEANUP. Cabrini Park, corner of Dauphine and Barracks streets — The NOLA Trash Mob hosts a biking cleanup that starts at Cabrini Park in the French Quarter. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and trash bags. Visit www.facebook. com/nolatrashmob for details.

4:30 p.m.

PET FIRST AID. LA/SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 368-5191; www.la-spca.org — Students will learn animal handling, restraint, first aid and CPR for pets using realistic animal mannequins.

Pre-registration at www. la-spca.org is required. Registration $65. 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SWING DANCE LESSON WITH AMY & CHANCE. d.b.a., 618 Frenchmen St., (504) 942-3731; www. dbabars.com/dbano — The bar and music venue offers free swing dance lessons. 4:30 p.m.

CIRCLE THE WAGONS. Rock ’N’ Bowl, 3016 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700; www.rockandbowl.com — The event is a gathering of food trucks. 11 a.m.

LOUISIANA HISTORY ALIVE’S MANIFEST DESTINY. Cafe Soule, 720 St. Louis St., 304-4636; www. cafesoule.com — Performers portray historic figures such as John James Audubon, Gov. Bienville, Marie Laveau and Baroness Pontabla. Musicians also portray their 19th century counterparts. Tickets $10. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

THE MALCOLM JENKINS FOUNDATION’S TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS. Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 4824888 — Malcolm Jenkins and his fellow Saints host a food and wine tasting to raise funds to support The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation’s programs. There are raffles, auctions, swag bags and a photo booth. Visit www.themalcolmjenkinsfoundation.org for tickets. Tickets

MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY GOLF CLASSIC. English Turn Country Club, 3201 Rue Parc Fontaine, (504) 392-6590; www.englishturn.com — Mount Carmel Academy hosts its annual scramble format golf tournament. There are restaurant tastings and hole-in-one prizes. Register at (504) 288-7626 or www. mcacubs.com. Individual $150, team $600, corporate $750.

Mon., Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m.

TAI CHI/CHI KUNG. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — Terry Rappold presents the class in the museum’s art galleries. Call (504) 456-5000 for details. Free for NOMA and East Jefferson Hospital Wellness Center members, $5 general admission. 6 p.m.

SPORTS SUNDAY 22 SAINTS. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3663; www.superdome.com — The New Orleans Saints play the Arizona Cardinals. Noon.

WORDS ANDREA BEATY. Maple Street

Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www.maplestreetbookshop.com — The author reads and signs Rosie Revere, Engineer. 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www.maplestreetbookshop. com — Authors read from Dear Weather Ghost and The Boy at the Gate. 6 p.m. Thursday.

CASSANDRA KING. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266 — The author signs Moonrise. 6 p.m. Friday.

POPPY TOOKER. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323 — The author presents and signs Louisiana Eats! 6 p.m. Tuesday.

ELLEN STIMSON. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266 — The author signs and discusses Mud Season: How One Woman’s Dream of Moving to Vermont, Raising Children, Chickens and Sheep, and Running the Old Country Store Pretty Much Led to One Calamity After Another.

6 p.m. Thursday.

KIT WOHL. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www. jefferson.lib.la.us — The author discusses and signs New Orleans Classic Celebrations. 7 p.m. Thursday.

LEE SMITH. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266 — The author discusses and signs Guests on Earth. 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

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STORY TIME WITH MISS MAUREEN. Maple Street Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www. maplestreetbookshop.com — Children’s books are read. 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

SUE CAMPBELL. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The author signs and discusses Conversations in Heaven: The Amazing Journey of Five Unique Heavenly Beings. 7 p.m.

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Dear New Orleans Job Guru, “I got an entry-level job six months ago, but something really great that is much more what I want to do just came up through a connection. My friend said that I shouldn’t quit for the new job because it will make my résumé look bad due to job-hopping. She also said it is unethical to quit so soon after accepting a job. I’m only 21 and I don’t want to create a bad job record, but I really want the new job. It even pays more, too. What is the right thing to do? I have a few weeks to make up my mind.”

— Erika W., New Orleans, LA Dear Erika, I’m sure your friend means well, but it is you career, and your future. While it is true that job-hopping can hurt your résumé, it is not an unusual practice these days, particularly among younger employees. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the tenure of young employees ages 20-34 is half that of the U.S. workforce as a whole.

Grant Cooper A Feb. 8, 2013 Forbes magazine article by Jacquelyn Smith quotes career coach Ryan Kahn, founder of The Hired Group and star of MTV’s Hired, as stating that the perception of job hopping has changed over the past few years. The article insists that in the past, this would have been something that would deter employers – but because of its frequency today, Mr. Kahn states that, “job hopping is replacing the concept of climbing the corporate ladder.”

In today’s “free market” job environment, many employers (but certainly not all) have adjusted to the landscape in which they are seeing decreased loyalty and longevity in hires, particularly for entry-level positions. The loyalty they do expect appears to only come with competitive salaries, benefits, and working conditions, which many lower level jobs simply don’t offer.

Generally, it is true you shouldn’t quit a job within one year. It can definitely damage your résumé and I would agree with your roommate that it should be avoided… but not at all costs. In this case, the upside of accepting a new job in your chosen field and gaining the valuable experience that this position may provide, may well offset the downside of having a six-month position on your résumé. Also, as I have stated in earlier columns, employers are much more understanding when a young person leaves a position for a true opportunity. Keep in mind that in some cases, jobs held less than one year may be omitted from a résumé.

An Aug. 5, 2013 Chicago Tribune Business article featured a new survey released exclusively to I Just Work Here that explored the job-hopping nature of millennials. The survey was conducted by the consulting firm Millennial Branding and the online career network Beyond.com.

• 30% of companies surveyed lost 15% or more of their millennial employees within the past year • 87% of companies said it cost $15,000-$25,000 to replace a departed millennial employee.

• Over 50% said millennials leave the company because they don’t consider it “a good cultural fit.”

• About 30% leave because they’ve gotten a better offer at another company.

In today’s “free market” job environment, many employers (but certainly not all) have adjusted to the landscape in which they are seeing decreased loyalty and longevity in hires, particularly for entry-level positions. The loyalty they do expect appears to only come with competitive salaries, benefits, and working conditions, which many lower level jobs simply don’t offer.

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

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Change the name of the respondent to: Melissa Nelson.

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You must respond to this summons by serving a copy of your written response on the person signing this summons and by filing the original with the clerk of court. If you do not serve your written response within 60 days after the date of the first publication of this summons (60 days after the 6th day of August, 2013, the court may enter and order of default against you, and the court may, without further notice to you, enter a decree and approve or provide for other relief requested in this summons. In the case of a dissolution, the court will not enter the final decree until at least 90 days after service and filing. If you serve a notice of appearance on the undersigned person, you are entitled to notice before an order of default or a decree may be entered.

Your written response to the summons and petition must be on form: WPF DR 01.0300, Response to Petition (Marriage).

Information on how to get this form may be obtained by contacting the clerk of the court, by contacting the Administrative Office of the Courts at (306) 705-5328, or from the Internet at the Washington State Courts homepage: http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms Gambit: 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3 & 9/10, 9/17 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of CHERYL JOSEPH BAPTISTE or TRACY JOSEPH TAYLOR heirs of 6025 Providence Place, NOLA please contact Atty. Carol Anderson at 504-319-7843 or cander1709@yahoo.com or 650 Poydras St, Suite 1400, New Orleans, 70130.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Clement W. Anderson, please contact B. Watson, atty., (504)799-2265.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Clifton M. Davis, III, contact B. Watson, atty., 504.799.2265.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Ethel Wilson Ross, contact Brad Scott, Attorney 504-528-9500 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Nicole Young Smith, contact Brad Scott, Attorney 504-528-9500

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON

24th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS

NO.: 713862 DIV. C

NO.: 728-850 DIV. A

NO.: 669-801 DIV. F

NO. 716-295 DIV. L

NO. 2013-8682 DIV. D

SUCCESSION OF WILLIAM JAMES LEE, JR. Consolidated With IN RE: ROSARIA DIMITRI LEE

SUCCESSIONS OF VIRGINIA CHIASSON SCHINSING WIFE OF/AND LEO GEORGE SCHINSING, II

SUCCESSION OF ZOSIMO A. MARGAREJO

SUCCESSION OF S. JOSEPH SALVAGGIO

NO.: 720858- DIV. C

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE

NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE

SUCCESSION OF JOYCE CHAPITAL wife of FRED RAYMOND

STATE OF LOUISIANA

NOTICE OF SALE Notice is given that the Administratrix of the Successions of William James Lee, Jr. and Rosaria Dimitri Lee has petitioned the 24th Judicial District Court for authority to sell Succession property at private sale for $315,000, as follows: ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings, and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the PARISH OF JEFFERSON, State of Louisiana, in that part thereof know as MANSON SUBDIVISION in SQUARE 332 thereof, and in accordance with the plan of resubdivision of J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., dated April 5, 1971, approved by the Jefferson Parish Council by virtue of Ordinance No. 10109 registered under Entry No. 518-590, said lot being designated as LOT 1-A Square 332 bounded by Cleary Avenue, Haddon Street, Era Street and West Esplanade Avenue, which said lot is a resubdivision of original lots 1, 2, 3 and part of 4. According to the plan of J.L. Foncuberta, Surveyor, dated August 6, 1971, a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, said property is designated and measures as follows, to wit: LOT 1-A forms the corner of Cleary Avenue and Haddon Street and measures thence 68’ feet front on Cleary Avenue, same width in rear, by a depth and front on Haddon Street 125’ feet, between equal and parallel lines.

More commonly known as: 4400 Cleary Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002.

Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition prior to the issuing of an order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application, and that such order may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears, all in accordance with law.

By Order of the Court this 20th day of August, 2013.

Attorney: Christine W. Marks Conroy Law Firm Address: 3838 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 3130 Metairie, LA 70002 Telephone: (504) 830-3450 Gambit: 8/27/13 & 9/17/13

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 32ND STREET HOTEL GROUP, L.L.C. (the “Company”) is to be liquidated and its affairs wound up out of court pursuant to the authorization of its members, duly given, and that Bryan V. Dupépé, Jr., whose address is 1024 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116, has been appointed by the members to serve as Liquidator. The dissolution took effect on August 5, 2013. All creditors of, all persons believing themselves to have valid claims against, and all persons having unfulfilled contracts with the above Company are hereby called upon to present any claim they may have in writing to the Liquidator of the Company at the above address on or within the date that falls six (6) months after the date of this Notice.

STATE OF LOUISIANA

Whereas Leo George Schinsing, IV, provisional administrator of the succession of Virginia Chaisson Schinsing, and the testamentary executor of the succession of Leo George Schinsing, II, has made application to the Court for the private sale of the immovable property hereinafter described, to-wit: THAT PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Town of Kenner, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in Square 495, of Highway Park Subdivision (formerly Pope Park) bounded by Second and Third Streets, Idaho Avenue and Illinois Avenue, designated by the Letter “T” on a certificate of survey by A.V.I. Bisso, C.E., dated September 7, 1949, filed in Plan Book No. 15, folio 201 in the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana, and according to which said plan, Lot “T: commences at a distance of 60 feet from the corner of Third Street (now 21st Street), same width in the rear, by a depth of 150 feet between equal and parallel lines; as shown on another print of survey by same surveyor, dated April 20, 1950, annexed to act before Rene L. Nicaud, N.P., dated June 15, 1950.

In accordance with the survey of J.L. Fontenborte, Surveyor, dated September 3, 1965, said property is situated in the same Parish, Subdivision and Square thereof, which square is bounded by 21st Street (formerly Third Street and Irwin Street), Illinois Avenue (formerly Pine Street), 20th Street (formerly 2nd and Cerosa Avenue) and Idaho (formerly Elm Street) Avenue, a copy of which said survey is annexed hereto and made part hereof.

UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: All cash to seller in accordance with the Agreement attached as Exhibit B to the Petition for Authority to Sell Immovable Property filed in the record of these proceedings.

Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedents herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application, and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, Giselle LeGlue, Clerk Attorney: Robert T. Weimer, IV Address: 1615 Poydras St., Ste. 1275 New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: (504) 561-8700 Gambit: 8/27/13 & 9/17/13 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any descendants of Alphonse Pleming, please call Daryl Gray, attorney at (504) 486-0300.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any descendants of David Easter please call Michael Joseph, Jr., attorney at (504) 453-4769.

STATE OF LOUISIANA

WHEREAS, the executor of the above estate, has made application to the Court for the sale, at private sale of the immovable property hereinafter described, to-wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part thereof known as MEADOWBROOK SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2 and according to a survey by J.J. Krebs and Sons, Inc., dated 9/9/68, resurveyed to show improvements, dated March 29, 1969 and again resurveyed on August 27, 1971. Said lot designated as Lot 7, SQUARE 29 which square is bounded by Hickory Brook Dr., Bannerwood Drive, Mt. Laurel Drive, and the west boundary of the subdivision, said Lot 7 commences at a distance of 330.77’ from the intersection of Hickorbrook Drive and Bannerwood Drive and measures a combined frontage of 55’ front on Hickorybrook Drive same width in the rear by a depth of 100’ on the side towards the west boundary of the subdivision and a depth of 99.95’ on the side towards Bannerwood Drive.

The improvements thereon bear the No. 2875 Hickorybrook Drive, Gretna, LA. Being the same property acquired by Mr. and Mrs. Zosimo Margarejo from Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Munyon by act of sale and assumption before John L. Hantel and dated December 16, 1974 and recorded into the record COB 827 folio 957 MOB647 folio 77 Jefferson Parish, LA. UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: to Julia Kuan Tai Leong for the price of Ninety Five Thousand ($95,000.00) Dollars Cash.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedents herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order of judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, Attorney: William H. Daume Address: 116 Terry Pkwy., Ste. E Terrytown, LA 70056 Gambit: 9/17/13 & 10/8/13 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Pauline Trosclair and/or her heirs formally of 1604 Shirley Dr., please contact L. Gerome Smith at (504) 891-3323 immediately regarding foreclosure proceedings by, U.B. Bank National Association S/B/M to the Lender Mortgage, Civil Action Number 2013-3459, Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana.

Asuka Sushi & Hibachi LLC. d/b/a Asuka Sushi & Hibachi is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of light wine alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Orleans at the following address 7912 Earhart Blvd. New Orleans LA 70125 Asuka Sushi & Hibachi LLC. Asuka Sushi & Hibachi Member: Jianbo Lu

STATE OF LOUISIANA

Notice is given that the Indepedent Co-Executors of this Succession have petitioned this Court for authority to sell immovable property belonging to the deceased at private sale in accordance with the provisions of Article 3281 of the Code of Civil Procedure for Two Hundred Fifteen Thousand dollars ($215,00.00) cash with the Succession to pay all encumbrances, pro rata taxes, and pay for all proper certificates, and customary closing costs. The immovable property to be sold at private sale is described as follows: ONE CERTAIN LOT OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances, and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part thereof known as Old Homestead Subdivision, designated as Lot No. 27-A of Square 19, which square is bounded

by Homestead Avenue, Square No. 22 on the North side thereof, Square No. 18 on the South side thereof and by the Eastern boundary line of said subdivision. Said Lot No. 27-A commences at a distance of 140 feet from the dividing line between Square 22 and Square 19 and measures thence 60 feet front on Homestead Avenue, same width in the rear, by a depth of 120 feet between equal and parallel lines, all in accordance with a survey and plan of resubdivision by J.J. Krebs and Sons, C.E. and Surveyor, dated October 5, 1963, which said subdivision is approved by Ordinance No. 6366 of the Jefferson Parish Council, registered in COB 582 folio 511, Entry No. 276-790.

Improvements thereon bear the Municipal No. 1147 Homestead Avenue.

Being the same property acquired from the Carrollton Homestead Association by act before Joseph S. Casey, Notary Public on November 8, 1965, registered in COB 625 folio 106, MOB 462, folio 882.

Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven (7) days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears.

By Order of the Court, Jon A. Gegenheimer, Clerk Attorney: Leonard Levenson Address: 427 Gravier St., 3rd Floor New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 586-0066 Gambit: 9/17/13 & 10/15/13

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that PONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL INVESTMENT GROUP, L.L.C. (the “Company”) is to be liquidated and its affairs wound up out of court pursuant to the authorization of its members, duly given, and that Bryan V. Dupépé, Jr., whose address is 1024 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116, has been appointed by the members to serve as Liquidator. The dissolution took effect on August 5, 2013.

All creditors of, all persons believing themselves to have valid claims against, and all persons having unfulfilled contracts with the above Company are hereby called upon to present any claim they may have in writing to the Liquidator of the Company at the above address on or within the date that falls six (6) months after the date of this Notice.

STATE OF LOUISIANA

Whereas the Administrator, of the above Estate, has made application to the Court for the sale, at private sale, of the immovable property hereinafter described, to-wit: ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the THIRD DISTRICT of the City of New Orleans, State of Louisiana, in SQUARE NO. 3076, bounded by STEPHEN GIRARD, PAUGER, MANDOLIN and ST. ANTHONY STREETS, designated and, according to which, said LOT NO. 18 measures forty feet, three inches and seven lines (40’3”7”’) front on Stephen Girard Street, same width in the rear, by a depth of one hundred forty feet (140’) between equal and parallel lines. Lot No. 18 commences ninety feet (90’) from the corner of Stephen Girard and St. Anthony Streets.

The improvements thereon bear the Municipal No. 2018 Stephen Girard Street.

UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($48,000.00) DOLLARS, upon the following conditions, to-wit: all cash at the act of sale, less usual vendors’ costs and fees as provided in the Agreement to Sell, with this succession to receive one-fifth of the net proceeds.

Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of ten (10) days, from the date of the publication of such notice, all in accordance with law.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT, DALE N. ATKINS, Clerk Attorney: William P. Curry, Jr. Address: 8020 Crowder Blvd.

New Orleans, LA 70127 Telephone: (504) 242-7882 Gambit: 9/17/13 & The Louisiana Weekly LOST PROMISSORY NOTE: Anyone knowing the whereabouts or having possession of one (1) certain promissory note executed by Deborah Thomas Robey dated July 26, 2007 in the principal sum of 101,250.00, please contact Kimberly R. Calais at P.O. Box 3929 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 or at 225-376-5560. Gambit: 9/3/13, 9/10/13 & 9/17/13.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any heirs, assigns, legatees, or successors in interest, of Vermell Bailey Kimbrough, a/k/a Vermell Bailey, Vermell Kimbrough, contact B. Watson, atty. 504.799.2265.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any heirs to the ESTATE OF GEORGE L. ROSSITER A/K/A GEORGE ROSSITER, please contact J. Benjamin Avin Atty, 2216 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500.

CLASSIFIEDS 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 730-767 DIV. K SUCCESSION OF CLIFFORD J. WOODS AND BETTY MAE WOODS NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN that FAYETTA WOODS TATE, administratrix of the Succession of CLIFFORD J. WOODS and BETTY MAE WOODS, is applying for authority to sell at private sale, on terms of SIX THOUSAND ($6,000.00) DOLLARS cash, the immovable property owned by the Succession of CLIFFORD J. WOODS and BETTY MAE WOODS described below.

THAT PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining situated in the PARISH OF JEFFERSON, State of Louisiana, in that part thereof known as the Village of Marrero, and forming a part of the “ROBINSON AVENUE SUBDIVISION”, designated as LOT NUMBER SEVENTY-FOUR (74), thereof, as per plan of James S. Webb, Civil Engineer, dated New Orleans, Louisiana, May 5, 1921, a copy of which is attached to an act of sale by Marrero Land and Improvement Association, Limited to Bernice Williams by act passed before Louis H. Marrero, Notary Public of Jefferson Parish, dated October 21, 1945, registered in COB 218 folio 212, Jefferson Parish; said lot measures Forty (40’) feet front on Robinson Avenue, the same width in the rear, by a depth between equal and parallel lines of Seventy-six (76’) feet.

By Order of the Court Attorney: Brad P. Scott Address: One Lakeway 3900 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste. 1200 Metairie, LA 70002 Telephone: (504) 264-1057 Gambit: 9/17/13 & 10/8/13

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 2012-3238 DIV. M IN RE: SUCCESSION OF ULYSSES MORGAN NOTICE OF FILING OF TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION Notice is hereby given to the creditors of this estate and all other interested persons to show cause within seven days from the publication of this notice, if any they have or can, why the tableau of distribution filed by ERLINE G. STEELE, should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed in accordance with it.

Attorney: Elaine Appleberry Address: 405 Gretna Blvd., Ste. 107 Gretna, LA 70053 Telephone: (504) 362-7800 Gambit: 9/17/13 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of TRAVIS B. HUIZAR, please contact J. Benjamin Avin Atty, 2216 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500.

24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 628-884 DIV. B

SUCCESSION OF EULA MAE ADAMS BOUDREAUX NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE

Ledet, and Euclid Joseph Boudreaux, Jr. who each bear a five percent (5%) interest in said immovable property. The interest to be sold though this proceeding does not include the twenty-five (25%) interest held by the heirs of Euclid Boudreaux.

The seventy-five percent (75%) interest of the succession of Eula Boudreaux in the immovable property descrbed above is to be sold subject to all title and zoning restrictions on record, or by laws or ordinances for the sum of Seventy-One Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($71,250) on terms of cash. Notice is hereby given to all parties to whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the Decedent herein, and of this Estate, that they be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven (7) days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law.

BY ORDER OF THE COURT:

MOCK JURY FOCUS GROUP SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 $75.00 paid for your participation in a “Mock Jury” focus group You will hear evidence in a lawsuit for money damages and then discuss the presentation of the case with other jurors. Two focus groups will be held, the first from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the second from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on September 26, 2013.

This the 21st day of August, 2013 K. Garland, Clerk, District Court

· Residents of Orleans Parish only.

WHEREAS, the administrator has made application to the Court for the sale, at private sale, of the seventy-five percent (75%) interest of the Succession of Eula Boudreaux in the immovable property herein described, to wit:

Attorney: STEVEN E. PSARELLIS LA BAR NO: 18013 Address: One Canal Place, Ste. 1675 365 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Telephone: (504) 596-6777

· Please contact the telephone number or email address below for details.

ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the PARISH OF JEFFERSON, State of Louisiana, in the part thereof known as LOMONACO SUBDIVISION, in BLOCK NO. 3 thereof, which said block is bounded by OAK STREET DIVISION ROAD, BERTUCCI SUBDIVISION and an UNNAMED STREET, and according to a plan made by Adloe Orr, Jr. and Associates, Consulting Engineers, dated February 29, 1956, a copy of which is annexed to an act passed before Jerome Meunier, a Notary Public, dated April 3rd, 1956, said lot of ground is designated by the No. 9 and measures fifty feet front on OAK STREET the same width in the rear, by a depth of eighty-one and thirty-three hundredths feet on the side line nearer Unnamed Street; said lot commences at a distance of four hundred feet from the corner of Oak Street and Division Road.

Gambit: 8/27/13 & 9/17/13 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any heirs, assigns, legatees, or successors in interest, of Don A. Liggians, contact B. Watson, atty.

504.799.2265.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any heirs, assigns, legatees, or successors in interest, of Vermell Bailey Kimbrough, a/k/a Vermell Bailey, Vermell Kimbrough, contact B. Watson, atty. 504.799.2265.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Hubert McGee, please contact Attorney Deborah L. Wilson, 808 Moss Street, New Orleans, LA, 70119; (504) 488-4493; dlwilson7973@ bellsouth.net Anyone knowing the whereabouts of John Fernando Pena, please contact Attorney Elaine Appleberry, 405 Gretna Blvd., Ste. 107, Gretna, LA 70053; 504-362-7800.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Marguerite McKinley Johnson, a/k/a Marguerite Johnson, and/or Karina Anthony, please contact Atty. B. Watson, 504.799.2265.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Brenda Davenport Taylor, contact B. Watson, atty., 504.799.2265.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Evelyn Gaude Beauvis, contact attorney Valerie Fontiane at 985-893-3333.

The improvements thereon bear the Nos. 623 Oak Street and 621 Oak Street (now numbered 533 Oak Street).

BEING THE SAME PROPERTY which the said Mr. and Mrs. Euclid Boudreaux acquired from Guaranty Savings and Homestead Association per an act passed before Jerome Meunier, Notary Public, dated April 3rd, 1956 and registered in the Conveyance Office of Jefferson Parish in Book 398, Folio 411.

THIS SALE IS MADE AND ACCEPTED subject to the right of way granted by Anthony and Joseph Lomonaco in favor of Texas Pipe Line Company dated February 17, 1940, C.O.B. 161, Folio 549, the right to lay, operate, and maintain a pipe line for the transportation of oil and gas, the grantee selecting the route upon, over and through the original plot of which this subdivision was carved.

AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY acquired by Euclid Bodreaux from Doris J. Daigle Boudreaux by cash act of sale May 17, 1961, before Jerome Meunier, Notary Public, Parish of Orleans, and registered and recorded in Jefferson Parish records at COB 530, Folio 173, May 19, 1961.

Twenty-five percent (25%) interest in said immovable property is held by the heirs of Euclid Boudreaux: Terrin J. Boudreaux, Patsy Boudreaux, Carolyn Boudreaux Thibodaux, Janet Boudreaux

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that BDJ HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC. (the “Company”) is to be liquidated and its affairs wound up out of court pursuant to the authorization of its shareholders, duly given, and that Bryan V. Dupépé, Jr., whose address is 1024 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116, has been appointed by the members to serve as Liquidator. The authorization for dissolution took effect on August 1, 2013. All creditors of, all persons believing themselves to have valid claims against, and all persons having unfulfilled contracts with the above Company are hereby called upon to present any claim they may have in writing to the Liquidator of the Company at the above address on or within the date that falls six (6) months after the date of this Notice.

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Recruiters, please do not contact this poster. Please do not contact poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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An order authorizing her to do so may be issued after seven days from the date of second publication of this notice. An opposition to the application may be filed at any time prior to the issuance of such an order.

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DUPÉPÉ/SAGE HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS, L.L.C. (the “Company”) is to be liquidated and its affairs wound up out of court pursuant to the authorization of its members, duly given, and that Bryan V. Dupépé, Jr., whose address is 1024 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70116, has been appointed by the members to serve as Liquidator. The dissolution took effect on August 5, 2013. All creditors of, all persons believing themselves to have valid claims against, and all persons having unfulfilled contracts with the above Company are hereby called upon to present any claim they may have in writing to the Liquidator of the Company at the above address on or within the date that falls six (6) months after the date of this Notice.

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Approx 2348 sq ft. Nice tile roof, covered patio.

2nd floor of 2 story office building. Parking, efficiency kitchen, storage room, mens and womens restrooms, reception area, conference rooms, private office.

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Spacious & serene courtyard condo with luxe amenities in the middle of the Historic French Quarter! 10-yearold construction for peace of mind with ga rage parking & tranquil pool.

Beautiful lush garden views from Master Bedroom Suite. Awesome rooftop deck to enjoy the splendid views of the Vieux Carre. Flex floorplan offers 2nd & 3rd bedrooms with private entrances on one floor. Hardwood floors, granite in kitchen and baths, SS appliances.

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W/D in unit • carport Mid-20th century, Newly & very beautifully restored & spacious. Features lg, inviting rooms w/delightful ambiance. Located in a fine, suburban-type N.O. neighborhood near Tulane & Loyola universities.

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This house in not a drive-by. The interior is far more impressive than the exterior.

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4 BR/3 BA 2,300 sf Old Town BSL. Two Master Suites, fireplace, ceramic tile, huge yard. Vera Mestayer Realty. For Sale by Agent/Broker. $310,000. Call (228) 304-1332 or veramestayer@gmail.com

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Beautiful Home in town of Greensburg, La. Grocery & Hospital near by.

4BD/2BA $124,900. Bobby Drude And Associates, (985) 345-3344

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Approx 2348 sq ft. Nice tile roof, covered patio. $359,000 FSBO. Please Call (985) 384-1265

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MISSISSIPPI $54,000 1013 Edna, Waveland, Ms

2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 771sqft. Cute & Quaint. Perfect for retirement or getaway Area for BBQ & Seafood Boils.

Ceramic floors. Totally remodeled after Katrina. 5 yr. old A/C. Enjoy the solitude of the back or bring family and friends to party. Call Sharon (228)3248994 Coldwell Banker Alfonso.

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6464 MARCIE ST 1/2 Duplex

2BR/1BA ready for move in! New paint throughout, updated bathroom, crown molding, ceiing fans & new tile throughout. Storm windows & doors. Off street parking for 2 cars. Close to Lafreniere Park, I-10 & Veterans. Great landlord for great tenants! $800/month + deposit.

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1 BR apt with new granite in kit & bath.

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Offst pkg. NO PETS. Avail now. Owner/ agent, $724/mo. 504-236-5776.

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Newly renov’d, 2br/1ba, LR, kit w/ appls, washer/dryer, $1100/mo + $1100 dep. Start showing Sept. 1st.

504-231-0889 or 817-681-0194.

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Real nice 2 bedroom, carport, wd hook-ups. Section 8 OK. $950/month.

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Motorcycle/Scooter,Gated,OffstPkg,YrLease$100 Near streetcar line.Cent HVAC,Owner/Agent $875 Hi -end furn w/prvt glry,balc&garage pkng $4,500 2 level rear. crtyrd & balc. Furn or unfurn. $2,000 Ground fl Luxury furn w/ctyd utilities inlc $1950 Furnished spacious apt in upper FQ $1695 updated apt off Mag St. parking included $1200 Light-filled furnished apt in great loc $1975 immac 1,000 sq, w/d & offstrt parking $1400 New renov, w/d, central ac/heat,fireplace $1,400 New renov, w/d, central ac/heat,fireplace $1,550 New renov, w/d, central ac/heat,fireplace $1,400 New renov, w/d, central ac/heat,fireplace $1,200 parking and balcony included $1,800 Blue chip loc w/ favorable HMC-2 Zoning $4,000

CONDOS FOR SALE 421 Burgundy #1 1/1 421 Burgundy #3 1/1 1608 N Broad 2/2 1125 Royal #3 1/1 510 Wilkinson Row #4 1 /1 611 Dauphine B 1/1 823 Burgundy #3 2/2 416 Burgundy #5 1/1 729 Dauphine A 1/1 1205 St Charles #703 1/1 4420 Barnett 16/8 917 Toulouse #11 3/2.5 1303 burgundy #11 2/1

Nice size grnd fl just off crtyd. $180,000 Bamboo flrs. exp wood Central HVAC. $180,000 Sngl fam renov. Near fairgrounds. $82,500 3rd flr,exp beams,storage! Lush crtyrd $269,000 NEWPRICE!LightfilledTotalrenov in‘02$395,000 townhouse w/ common courtyard $169,900 1,600 sqft, brand renov, balcony, $599,000 lovely, crtyrd, no pets/low condo fees $149,000 HeartofFQ.Grtfrntporch.Updatedkit/ba$359,000 NEW PRICE! Spacious w / prkng & pool $189,000 Metairieprop-8apts.each2bd/1bth.pkng$685000 Penthouse condo w/pkng & balcony $1,049,000 Morro Castle! Balc w/view of crtyrd&pool $375,000

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3817 Chartres Huge comm 2200 Royal comm 512 Wilkinson Row Comm 1228-30 N Broad Comm

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