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IN16YEARSINTHEFILMINDUSTRY,

REBECCAFOXHASDONEALLSORTSOF FILMCREWJOBS

,fromscriptsupervisor tohandlingCovidcomplianceandserving asadepartmenthead.ShetaughtJim Carreyasongtoleadachoirin“ILove YouPhillipMorris.”Shewasastand-infor SandraBullockin“OurBrandIsCrisis.”

Butasateamleaderinthe48 HourFilmProject,inwhichgroups offilmmakerswrite,shootandedita seven-minutefilminalongweekend, she’slearnedonelittletrick.

“WhenIstartedmyfilmcareer,I startedinbackgroundandthenmoved up,”shesays.“Myfriendsandfamily werelike,‘Whereareyou?You’renot init.’Theyneverfullygraspedthat thecrewisnotinthemovie.(Forthe 48HourFilmProject)Ialwaysthrow myselfatleastoneline,oracameoso peoplewillknowIwasinthemovie.”

She’sgotafewlinesin“TheMartial ArtoftheTrade,”whichherteam madeAug.4-6inthisyear’s48Hour competition.Itwillscreenwithallthe completedfilmsfromroughly20teams inshowcasesrunningat6:45p.m.and 8:45p.m.Saturday,Aug.26,atNims CenterStudiosinHarahan.Theannual BestOfscreeningandawardsceremony willbeSept.9atNimsCenter.

Thereare48HourFilmProjects incitiesacrosstheglobe.Eachcity hasacompetitioninwhichtheteams meettodrawagenreatrandom,and learnthenameofacharacter,aline ofdialogueandapropwhichmustbe includedinthefilm.Theythenhave 48hourstoworktocompleteafilmno longerthansevenminutes.Eachcity’s winningfilmgoesontoFilmapalooza WinnersfromFilmapaloozascreenat theCannesFilmFestival.

Withthewritersstrikeputtingahalt tomostfilmproduction,manylocal industryprofessionalstookthetimeto workonalocalteam.

Thisyear,Foxwashopingtogetanew category,socialmediainfluencerfilm Instead,theteamgotmartialarts.She wasn’texcitedatfirst,butthat’snotas badasitcouldbe.Acoupleofyearsago, herteamdrewwestern.

“Westernistheabsoluteworstthing youcandraw“shesays,becausethere arenosuitablelocaloutdoorsettings. “Thenthepropyouhadtousewas alaptop.”

Havingindustryconnectionsand thinkingcreativelymadeitwork

“Someonehadtippedmeoffthat thefilmsetsfrom‘TheMagnificent

ARTS +ENTERTAINMENT

byWillCoviello |

Mid-SummerMardiGras

TheKreweofO.A.K.’sMid-Summer MardiGrassalutesWalter“Wolfman” Washington,whowasaregular performeratthegroup’shomebar, theMapleLeaf.Thethemeis“Blue MoonRising,”andthekreweisinviting attendeestodressorcostumeinred and/orwithlightsandhowlatthe moontohonorWashington.Revelers willgatherinfrontoftheMapleLeaf Barandamini-paradewilldepartwith bandsandmarchingkreweslikethe Muff-a-LottasandthenewOrderof theCrescentCrinum.Theprocession makesalooponCarrolltonAvenue andreturnstothe8300blockofOak Streetforablockpartywithlivemusic. Thekreweballformembersand guestsfollowsinsidetheMapleLeaf Walkingintheparadeisfree.At7p.m Saturday,Aug.26.Visitfacebook com/koak69forinformation

Seven,’whichwasfilmedhere,were stillinstorage,”shesays.“Iwaslike, ‘Ohmygod,wecanusethosesets.’We wereabletousethesetsforajailand asaloon.”

Shedidn’twanttoworkinalaptop witharuselikeacharacterhavinga dreamsetinthewest.Soshetwisted thephrase.

“Weendeduphavingabrothel owneroffersomeonealaptoptosit in,”shesays.

Thejudgesawardedherteamthe prizeformostcreativeuseoftheprop. Thisyear,thecharacterthathadtobe includedwasahealthinspectornamed RJLedorski.Foxdecidedthatmeant theyhadtouseabarorrestaurant setting.Theyfilmedinthekitchenat DeutschesHausandalocalbar.Inthe story,Ledorskibecomesattractedtoa bartenderataplaceheinspects.When hefindsoutsheonlydatesmeninto martialarts,helooksforamasterwith theknowledgetotrainhimquickly

Thesocialmediainfluencercategory wasdrawnbyVictoriaGreeneand herGreeneBayouFilms.She’salso anindustryveteran,whodirectedthe documentary“ForgottenBayou”and oftenworksasaproducer

Shedrewbothhorrorandinfluencerandatfirstwasn’texcitedabout either.Withnotimetowaste,theteam devisedafilmaboutaninfluencerwho visitsthewrongwoman,andsomeof thefootagewasshotonasmartphone inselfiemode.

Theirstoryinvolvedahoarderwith somesecretstohide.Clutteringthe hometheyborrowedforashooting locationwasunavoidable.

Greene’ssecrettogettingthrough theweekendishavingtheeditoron sitetobeginthatprocess,andabitof backstagewisdom:Shekeepsthecrew wellfed.

BackyardShedFilmsisalocalcompanyandaregularparticipantinthe competition.Thisyearitdrewsci-fi, andthemoviefeaturesadeliverydriver inastrangenewworldofdigitaltech Butevenstrangerarehiscustomersand thebizarrescenesheinterruptswhile knockingondoors FencePostProductionsisamixof industryandamateurfilmmakersthat hasparticipatedinalmostadecade ofcompetitions.Theteammadea combined-genrefoodfilmmockumentarycalled“Straw-Jala-Fu.”Thegentle comedyisaboutanunchartedgastronomicfrontierandthedevelopmentof ano-meat,turducken-stylesnack.

HunterMcGregor’sHeadHunter Productionswonthelocalcompetition in2017andgotitsfilmallthewaytothe CannesFilmFestival.Thisyear,histeam drewthefantasyfilmcategory,and “BirthdaySurprise”isaboutakids’party thattakesanunexpectedturn.Mostof thecastareyoungactorsfromthecompany’sactingclasses.Forthepastfew competitions,McGregorhasusedthe projecttogiveyoungpeopleindustry experienceanddevelopnewtalent.

Forinformationaboutthescreenings andannualcompetition,visit 48hourfilm.com/neworleans

Aftersplittingwithalt-country bandUncleTupeloandJeffTweedy, JayFarrarfoundedSonVolt,which becamepartofthealt-rockcountry sceneinthe1990s.SonVoltfound successquicklywiththereleaseof itsdebutalbum,“Trace.”Theband hadplannedoncelebratingthe25th anniversaryofits1995releasewith atour,butthepandemicdelayed that.Onitscurrenttour,thebandis performingtheentirealbum,aswellas offeringatributetoTex-Mexcountry singer-songwriterDougSahm.Son VoltreleasedanalbumofSahm’s work,“DayoftheDoug,”inJune. AndersParkeralsoperformsat9p.m Saturday,Aug.26,atTipitina’s.Tickets $30viatipitinas.com

RebeccaFox(left)andher teamfilmed‘TheMartial ArtoftheTrade.’

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TheDescendantsProject, anonprofitadvocatingformajority BlackcommunitiesintheRiver Parishes,wonakeycourtruling thismonththatpresentsamajor hurdleforanunpopulargrain terminalprojectnearthetown ofWallace.Adistrictcourtjudge ruledthatatractoffarmlandin questionhadbeenimproperly zonedforindustrialuseandshould revertbacktoitsoriginalresidentialzoning.TheDescendants Projectworkedtoblockthegrain terminalprojectaswellasother industrialprojectsthatcould threatenthehealthofcommunitiesinthearea.

Prosecutorswon’tbeabletouselyrics asevidenceofcharacterundernewlaw

Gov.JohnBelEdwards usedhisexecutiveauthorityto directthestatepardonboardto considertheclemencypleasfrom 56deathrowinmates.Those individualshadpetitionedtohave theirsentencesconvertedtolife imprisonmentafterEdwards hadexpressedhisopposition tothedeathpenalty,citinghis religiousbeliefs

THECONTEXTTOMACPHIPPS’ MUSICDIDN’TREALLYMATTERto St.TammanyParishprosecutorsin 2001.Withoutforensicevidence totiePhippstothecrimehewas accusedof,prosecutorsturnedtothe 22-year-oldNewOrleansrapper’s musictopainthimascapableofmurdering19-year-oldBarronVictorJr ataSlidellclubinFebruary2000

ArchbishopGregoryAymond onatleastsixoccasionsdisregardedanadvisoryboard’srecommendationtoaddcrediblyaccused prieststothechurch’slistofclergymenfacingsexualabuseallegations,TheGuardianreported Aymond’shandlingofthesixcases wasdetailedinamemo,obtained byTheGuardian,writtenlast yearbyvictims’attorneysforlaw enforcementandsummarizing evidenceofcrimestheybelieve couldstillbeprosecuted

Andtheuseofhislyricsincourtultimatelyinfluencedthejurymembers’ decisions,thejuryforemantoldThe HuffingtonPostin2015.Attheend ofthetrial,Phippswasconvictedby asplitjuryofmanslaughterandsentencedto30yearsinprison—despite numerousdiscrepanciesfromthe startandfactsthatwouldlatercome tolight,leadingtoclemencyforPhipps andhisreleasefromprisonin2021.

RecentchangestoLouisianalaw, though,aimtoprotectartistsfrom havingtheirworksusedagainst themincriminalcasesinthemanner Phipps’lyricswereonceusedagainst him.OnAug.1,theRestoringArtistic Protection(RAP)Actwentinto effect,changingpartsofstatelawto preventcreativeorartisticexpressionfrombeingusedtoestablish adefendant’scharacterincourt.

Louisianaisthesecondstateinthe countrytopassthiskindoflegislation,followingCalifornia.

“WhenIwasinprison,Iwaslike, ifthere’sanythingthatIcando,I’m goingtodowhateverIcandotostop whathappenedtomefromhappeningtoanyoneelse,”saysPhipps, whohasspentmuchofthelastyear sharinghisstoryandadvocatingfor legislationliketheRAPAct.“There’s muchmoreworktobedone,wehave alongwaystogo,butthiswasagreat stepforward.”

Creativeorartisticexpression, accordingtotheRAPAct,canmean anyformofart,includingmusic, dance,performanceart,andfilm. Murderballadshavebeenoften citedasexamplesofnowprotected speech—Noonewouldreally believethatJohnnyCashshotaman inReno,right?

Butlikemanythingsinthe Americancriminaljusticesystem,the majorityofcaseswhereanartist’s wordswereusedagainstthemhave involvedyoungBlackandLatinomen —andmostofthosecasesinvolve hip-hop.

Phipps,whowasthensignedto NoLimitRecords,hadbeenarrested forthe2000killingofVictor.But withoutphysicalevidence,prosecutorsreliedonPhipps’lyricsand witnesses—severalofwhomlater saidauthoritiesbulliedthemtopoint thefingerattheNewOrleansrapper

That’saccordingtoanewstudybyTulane University’sAnitaRaj,anexpertongender-basedviolence.Rajfoundphysicalviolenceformenismostlikelytohappenfrom astranger,whileforwomen,itoftenoccurs athomefromapartner.Rajispresentingher researchattheLouisianaWomen’sPolicy andResearchCommissionthisweek,and survivorsandadvocatesarehopingitwill helpenactnewlaws.

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—toestablishhischaracter.Despite thefactPhippshadnocriminalrecord, prosecutorsarguedthatbecausehe wroteviolentlyrics,thenitmustbe possiblehekilledVictor

Duringhistrial,theytookverses fromhissongs“ShellShocked”and “Murda,Murda,Kill,Kill”—which wasinfluencedbythemilitarymovies Phippsgrewupwatchingwithhis father,aVietnamveteran—outof contextandcombinedlyricsinamisleadingfashioninordertopaintPhipps ascapableoffirst-degreemurder Phippsalwaysassertedhisinnocence,andevidencehascomeout overtheyearstosupporthim.In 2021,Gov.JohnBelEdwardsgranted clemency,andPhippsreturnedhome toNewOrleans.

AlongwithPhipps’case,therehave beenotherhigh-profileexamplesin Louisianawhereraplyricshavebeen usedduringatrial,includingNoLimits rapperC-MurderandBatonRougebornrapperBoosie.

Butwhilethosecasescaught headlines,amateurandup-and-comingrappersaremostimpactedby thepractice,accordingtothebook

“RaponTrial:Race,LyricsandGuiltin America”byErikNielsonandAndrea

L.Dennis

Throughtheirresearch,Nielsonand Dennishaveidentifiedaround500 casesfromacrossthecountrywhere raplyricswereusedincourt—andthey acknowledgein“RaponTrial”that therearemanymorecasestobefound

Oneoftheearliestcasestheyfound wasfrom1991,whenDerekFoster wasarrestedbyChicagopolicefor allegedlytransportingdrugsinsuitcases.Fosterdeniedheknewabout thedrugsinthesuitcases,butattrial, prosecutorsturnedtotheraplyricshe hadwritteninanotebooktosayFoster hadknowledgeofdrugterms—failing toacknowledgehecouldhavepicked upthetermsthroughpopularculture. Hewasconvictedofpossessionwith intenttodistribute.

Theuseofartisticexpressionin courthasbecomeincreasinglycontroversial,andlegislatorsinanumber ofstatesandatthefederallevelhave beenconsideringchangessimilarto CaliforniaandLouisiana

ThebilltochangeLouisiana’slaw wasfiledduringthe2023regular

sessionbystateRep.TannerMagee, R-Houma,withsupportfromstate Rep.AlonzoKnox,D-NewOrleans. ItpassedboththestateHouseand Senatewithbipartisansupport

“It’sabouttheFirstAmendment; it’saboutprotectingfreespeech,” saysReidWickaboutthebill’sbipartisandraw.

ANewOrleans-basedmusician, Wickisamembershipandindustry relationsrepresentativewithThe RecordingAcademyandworkedwith Phippsandhiswife,AngeliquePhipps, toadvocateforthebill.National representativesofTheRecording Academy,theWarnerMusicGroup, theAmericanCivilLibertiesUnion (ACLU)andotherorganizationsalso pushedforthechanges.

“Itsoundsreallysimple,anditis simple:We’rejusttryingtoprotect thecreator’srighttocreateart,” Wicksays.

TheRAPActamendsthestate’s CodeofEvidencetoincludecreativeorartisticexpressionasnot admissibleinacriminaltrialtoprove thecharacterofaperson.There areexceptions,though:Artistic

expressioncanbeusedtoestablish proofofmotive,intentandknowledgewhenit’sdirectlyrelatedtothe crimethedefendantisaccused ofcommitting

ThefinalactsignedbyEdwardsalso isnotasstrongastheoriginalHouse Bill475,whichincludedlanguage prohibitingtheuseofanyartistic expressionunlesstheprosecution couldprovebeforeajudgethatit wasrelevanttothespecificcrimeat handbyclearingseveralcriteria.The newchangesalsoputtheburdenon theaccusedtoprovide“reasonable noticetotheprosecutioninadvance oftrialassertingthattheevidenceis creativeorartisticexpression.”

Onlytimewilltellifandhowthe changeswillprotectartistsincourt, butPhipps,Wickandotheradvocates feelit’sanimportantstepforward.

“Forme,thenextstepistogetthis passedonthefederallevel,”Phipps says.“Iwanttomakesurethisart can’tbeusedtojudgeyourcharacter. Iwantthesameprotectionsand thesamebenefitofthedoubtthat artistsinotherindustriesget.”

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FromMauitoKansas, afreepressfacesan uncertainfuture

RECENTLYWESAWTWO

TRIUMPHSOFTHEFIRST AMENDMENT:onein Kansasandtheotherin Hawaii.Bothshouldgive usallpausetoreflecton theimportance—and tenuousnature—ofour freepress.

OnAug.11,policein MarionCounty,Kansas, raidedtheofficesofthe MarionCountyRecordas wellasthehomeofthe publisherandeditor,who livedwithhis98-yearoldmother,JoanMeyer, herselfapartownerofthe paper.Policeconfiscated theircomputers,phones andotherequipment,plusrecords. Theraidwassostressfulthatitledto Meyer’sdeath.

Fivedayslater,onAug.16,the Recordpublishedwiththeheadline, “SEIZED. butnotsilenced.”

ItappearstheraidcameinretaliationforastorytheRecordwasworkingonaboutthelocalpolicechief. Theraidmadenationalheadlines, andnowit’sbeinginvestigatedbythe state.Politiciansdon’thavetolikethe storiesnewspaperswrite,buttheydo havetorespect—indeed,theytake anoathtodefend—ourconstitutional righttoinvestigateandpublishstories aboutthem

TheKansasattackonthepress andtheFirstAmendmentreflectsa broadertrend.Infact,someofthe threatstoafreepresscomefrom insidetheindustryitself

InWestVirginialastyear,apublic radioreporterwasfiredafterthe DepartmentofHealthandHuman Resourcesthreatenedtoundermine thepubliclyfundedstation’sreputationinretaliationforherstorieson abuseinthefostercaresystemand inpsychiatricfacilities.AlsoinWest Virginia,threeCharlestonGazette-Mail stafferswerefiredforrightlycriticizingasoftballinterviewthepaper’s ownerdidwithMasseyEnergyCEO DonBlankenship,whowasconvicted ofconspiringtoviolatefederalmine safetystandardsinthewakeofthe UpperBigBranchMinedisaster,which killed29miners Closertohome,theGannett newspaperchain,onceatitanofthe

WildfiresinMauihave devastatedtheircommunity andthreatentheexistence oftheirindependent newspaper,theMauiTimes.

industry,hasbecomethegrimreaper ofjournalismunderitshedgefund owners.Ithassystematicallylaidoff staffandevenclosedpapersinHouma andotherLouisianacommunities, creatingnewsdesertsacrossthestate. WhichbringsustotheMauiTimes, analt-weeklylikeGambit.TheTimes hasstruggledsincethepandemic,and nowthewildfireshaveconsumedthe homesofTimesstaffersandthebusinessesoflongtimeadvertisers. WeinNewOrleansrecognizethis story.LikeGambitandotherlocal newsoutletsinthewakeofKatrina, theMauiTimesisdeterminedtokeep publishing—notforpersonalgainbut becausetheircommunityneedsthem Oneoftheirfirststoriesafterthe destructionofLahaina,evenasthe firesstillragedelsewhere,wastowarn thepublicaboutrealestatespeculators andthepossibilitythestatewouldsuspendlandsales.Thesearethestories localjournaliststellbest.Inthecoming monthsandyears,Mauiresidentswill needtheTimestocalloutspeculators whoseektoexploitthetragedy—atale NewOrleaniansknowalltoowell.

GambithasstartedaGofundme campaigntohelptheTimescontinue itswork.Itcanbefoundatgofundme. com/f/fundraiser-for-the-maui-timesand-staff.Weurgeourreadersto helpthem—andtosupportlocalnews

Edwards’pro-lifebonafides ondisplayinclemencyfight.

Whataboutours?

CLEMENCYISANACTOF

MERCY.It’snota“getout ofjailfree”card.

That’sthefirstthing peopleshouldrememberaboutGov.JohnBel Edwards’effortstogetthe LouisianaPardonBoard toexpeditecommutationrequestsfrom56of Louisiana’s57death rowinmates.

Thedeathrowapplicants areseekingcommutations—reductionsoftheir sentencesfromdeathtolifeinprison withoutbenefitofparole—notrelease fromprison,Edwardswroteinaletter topardonboardmembersonAug.9.

“Absentafindingbythecourtof actualinnocence,noneoftheseindividualswillbereleasedfromprison, ever,iftheseapplicationsaregranted,” headded.

CitinghisCatholicfaithandthe “imperfectnatureofthecriminal justicesystem,”Edwardsnotedinhis letterthat“actualinnocence…has beenprovenfartoooftenafterimpositionofthedeathpenalty.”

AdayafterEdwards’letter,the PardonBoard—whichconsistsoffive members,allappointedbyEdwards —scheduledhearingsfor20ofthe56 deathrowinmates.Thatdecisiondrew praiseaswellascondemnation.

CatholicArchbishopGregory Aymondissuedastatementinsupport, adding,“Wecontinuetoprayforthe victimsandtheirfamiliesandfortheir healingandforanendtoviolencein ourcommunities.”

CeceliaKappel,executivedirector oftheCapitalAppealsProject,aNew Orleans-basedgroupthathelped organizethemassappealbydeath rowinmatesinJune,said,“Weare confidentthat,giventhemanyproblemsinherentinLouisiana’sbroken deathpenaltysystem,theboardwill recommendclemencyformanyof thesecases.”

TheLouisianaDistrictAttorneys Associationisnotimpressed.The groupissuedastatementblastingthe PardonBoard’sdecisiontoexpedite theclemencyrequests,callingit “unprecedented”and“unconscionable toforceanyvictimstorelivethemost horrificeventsoftheirlivesunder whatisclearlyamanufacturedcrisis.”

TheDAsalsopledgedtomarshal theirforcesagainsttheappeals.

Theboard’sexpeditedhearing schedulemaybeunprecedented,but massclemencyisnot.Twentyyears ago,Illinois’RepublicanGovernor GeorgeRyancommuted167death sentencesbeforeleavingoffice

Thegovernor’slettertotheboard makesacompellingcase.Inadditionto Louisiana’sbrokencapitalpunishment system,whichdisproportionately imposesthedeathpenaltyagainst Blackdefendants,Edwardscitesthe followingreasonsinsupportofhispush forclemency:

•Louisianahasnotexecutedanyone since2010,andtherehasbeenno publicclamortoresumestate-sponsoredkillings

•Inthelast20years,sixLouisiana deathrowinmateshavebeenexonerated—andmorethan50otherdeath penaltysentencesinthestatehave beenreversed

•Evenwheninmates’guiltis “unquestioned,”manyondeath row“lackedthementalcapacityat thetimeofthecommissionofthe offenseorduringtrialtounderstand theiractions.”

•“[T]hequestionisnotwhether theseindividualsshouldbesetfree,” hewrites,“butwhetherastate-sanctionedexecutionmeetsthevaluesof ourpro-lifestate.”

Edwardsisright.Andhispro-life bonafidesarereal Areours?

Gov.JohnBelEdwardsasked theLouisianaPardonBoard toexpeditecommutation requestsfromthestate’s deathrowinmates.

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HeyBlake, Thereareseveralstreetsin Lakeviewnamedforfigures fromWorldWarI,suchas GeneralHaig,GeneralDiazand MarshalFoch.Iassumethose streetswerenamedthatafter thewar,sowhatweretheir namesbefore?

DearReader,

LAKEVIEWWASDEVELOPEDONSWAMPLANDfirstownedbythereligiousorder knownasCapuchinsandlatersoldto developerDonAlmonesteryRoxas

AccordingtohistorianLeonardHuber,an 1867planfortheareaincludedstreets namedforU.S.presidentsincluding Monroe,Taylor,Polk,Harrison,Jackson, FillmoreandAdams.AsLakeviewgrew, streetswerecreatedasextensionsof thosefamiliarfromtheFrenchQuarter suchasSt.Peter,ToulouseandBienville.

In1924,thecitychangedthenames ofmorethan100streets,including someinLakeview.AnthonyStreet becameArgonneBoulevard,inhonor

ofamajorWorldWarIAlliedoffensive inFrance.AsectionofSt.PeterStreet wasrenamedforGeneralDouglasHaig, commanderoftheBritishExpeditionary ForceontheWesternFrontduringWorld WarI.ToulouseStreetinLakeviewwas renamedinhonorofMarshalFerdinand Foch,theFrenchgeneralandWWI SupremeAlliedCommander.Thesection ofSt.LouisStreetinLakeviewwas renamedforGeneralArmandoDiaz,an Italianmilitaryleader.

Threeyearsbeforethestreetname changes,FochandDiazbothvisitedNew Orleans.Theytraveledhereaspartof aDecember1921touroftheU.S.that includedthegroundbreakingforthe LibertyMemorialinKansasCity,now partoftheNationalWorldWarIMuseum andMemorial

DiazvisitedNewOrleansonDec.1,1921.

AfteramilitaryparadeandvisittoGallier Hall,theItaliangeneralvisitedWWImemorialsinAudubonParkandCityPark,and acceptedhonorarydegreesfromLoyola andTulaneuniversities.Hewasfetedatthe GrunewaldHotel(nowtheRoosevelt)and theItalianHallonEsplanadeAvenue. MarshalFochvisitedaweeklater.AccordingtoTheNewYorkTimes,after

TheOysterFochpo-boyfrom Antoine’sisnamedafter WWIMarshalFerdinandFoch.

arrivinginthecity,theFrenchgeneral toldthewelcomingcommittee,“This seemslikeacornerofmynativeland.” HeattendedMassatSt.LouisCathedral andaceremonyattheCabildo,followed bylunchatAntoine’s.

Antoine’sproprietorJulesAlciatore servedadishhecreatedandcalled OystersFoch,whichisstillservedtoday. TheNewOrleansItemdescribeditas “acombinationofLouisiana’sfinest seafood,theoyster,andthefinestgoose liversofStrasbourg,thecitywhichwas returnedtoFrancefromGermanyasthe resultofthecampaignofFochwithwhich theworldwarclosed.”

LET’SCOOLOFFDURINGWHATHAS BEENARECORD-BREAKINGSUMMER byrecallingthecity’s—andwhat manycalltheworld’s—firstcommercialiceproductionfacility.

TheLouisianaIceWorksopened onTchoupitoulasStreetin1868.At thetime,theonlyiceinthecitywas importedfromthenortheast,and duringaswelteringsummer,notmuch ofthefrozenproductmadeitswayto NewOrleanscustomers.

AccordingtoreportsinTheDaily Picayune,theLouisianaIceWorks plantdrewwaterfromtheMississippi River,filteredandpurifieditusing salt,ammoniaandheat.Thethreehourprocessproducedsome600 poundsoficeinasinglebatch.

Theicewassoldforlessthantwo centsapound,endingthecity’s dependenceonnaturaliceshipped primarilyfromthenortheast.Local demandsoaredalongwiththecompany’snationalreputation.

Itssuccesspromptedimitators asicebecamemoreavailable.The companyalsoinvitedinvestors,or franchisees,toopentheirownice plantsinotherpartsofthestate.

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BLAKEVIEW

THE EIGHTH COUNCIL MEMBER

BY SARAHR AV ITS

AUG.10WASN’TAPARTICULARLYJUICY DAYintheNewOrleansCityCouncilchambers, butoneresidentsatinthenearlyemptyroomfor thewholefour-hourlongmeeting,dutifullytaking notesandchiminginashisheartdesired Itwillcomeasnosurprisetoanyonewhohas watchedacouncilmeetinginthelastsevenyears thatthatsomeonewasMichaelBurnside.

Likeanycity,NewOrleanshasitscouncilmeetingregulars,butthe59-year-oldscruffy-bearded politicalactivistisbyfarthecouncil’smostprolific, in-person“replyguy.”Ifthere’sanagendaitem tocommenton,he’sprobablygoingtogivehis twocents

TheAugustmeetingwasnoexception.Strolling uptothemicrophoneinhissignatureflip-flops,he deliveredcharacteristicallylong-windedremarks. Butlessexpectedly,however,hoursintotheotherwisemundanemeeting,Burnsideappearedto haveamorepersonalbreakthroughatthepodium.

AddressingCouncilMemberEugeneGreen, whoinapreviousmeetingaskedBurnsidetobe morepositive,hebegan,“Idon’tliketellingpeople positivethings,becauseIwasraisedasachildwith aparentwhosaid,‘Michael,you’rereallysmart, comma,BUT’—andthenproceededtotellmethis orthat,thatI’dgottenwrong.Forinstance,thatI havenocommonsense.

“OneofthethingsCouncilMemberGreenis teachingme,isthatotherpeoplearenotme,and theyreceivecomplimentsdifferentlythanIdo,and it’sbeneficialtothepoliticalprocesstoacknowledgegoodwhenitoccurs.Sohoweverunpleasant thatmaybe—Iwanttosaythankyou,”hesaid.

Thenhereturnedtohisseatinthefrontrow andcontinuedjottingdownhisnextsetoftalking pointsinthemarginsofthecouncilagenda.

Hesatthereuntilhisnextchancetospeak, sharingopinionsandthesometimesrambling—but alwaysarticulate—thoughtsofamanwholivesa distinctlyunconventionallife

INANERAWHENMANYNEWORLEANS RESIDENTSAREDISENGAGEDifnotcompletely disillusionedwhenitcomestolocalpolitics,Burnsidestandsout

“Somebodyhastotakethemseriously,”Burnsidesaysofthecity’slawmakers.“Somebodyhas toreflecttothemtheimpactofwhatthey’redoing andsaying.Itdoesn’tbenefitdemocracytohave themspeakintoavacuum.WeneedCityCouncil peoplewhocangrow,andwhocanchangeand explainhowandwhytheychange.”

ButBurnside’spoliticalinvolvementalsoismore personalthanthat.Asagaymanwhoexperienced homelessnessforeightyears—mostlylivingoutof hiscarinCalifornia—hesaysheshowsuptohelp expandelectedleaders’perspectivesandencouragethemtoenactmorecompassionatepolicies.

Heisespeciallyfocusedonhousingissuesand thewaythecitytreatsunhousedpeople.

“Ihopesomeofthemchangetheirbehaviorand seethingsthroughmyeyeballsandbecomeaware thatI’mnotjustthereformyegoorbecauseI’m bored,”hesays.“Thereisalwaysgoingtobethe leastofus,there’salwaysgoingtobethepoor.A societycanbejudgedbythewayittreatspeople whoareatthebottom.”

Seeminglynoissueistooinsignificantor toocomplexforBurnsidetonotdiscussinthe chambers,whetherit’sreportinganewlyformed potholehe’snoticedonhisdailywalksthroughhis CentralCityneighborhoodorpushingformore systemicchange.

Overthepastseveralyears,hehelpedauthoran ordinancetore-routesomepeskydeliverytrucks thatweredisturbinghiselderlyneighbors,causing theirhousestoshake.Hehasrepeatedlycalled onleaderstospruceuppublicspaces,holdutility companiestotheirword,andfixblight.Inacity wherepovertyisrampant,heespeciallystandsup forpeoplewhoaresufferingthemost.

Burnsidefrequentlywaxesphilosophical,so muchsoaformerTimes-Picayunereporterrefers tohimasthe“HenryDavidThoreauoftheCity

Meet Michael Burnside,the NewOrleans City Council’smostbeloved —and eccentric—‘replyguy

Michael Burnside seated in histinyhouse in CentralCity. At 170-square feet,itis reportedly thesmallestlegal house in NewOrleans andhebuilt it largelyout of salvaged anddonated materials

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Council.”That’satraitthatcouldget himlabeledassimplyaneccentric Instead,he’searnedthecouncil’sattentionandrespect.Whethermemberslikehisideasornot,he’sbecome apartoftheirlegislativeprocess.

“Michaelisafixture,”saysCouncil VicePresidentHelenaMoreno “Sometimeshe’sentertaining,but oftentimeshiscommentsarevery enlightening,andhebringsupinformationthat’ssowell-researchedthat wedidn’tevenknowabout.Hebrings upreallypassionatepoints,andit’s like,‘OhmyGod,thatneededtobe said.’He’sbecomenecessarytothe councilproceedings.”

ButBurnside’srelationshipwith councilmembersextendsbeyond thechambers.

Infact,fourofthesevenmembers —CouncilMembersJoeGiarrusso, Moreno,FreddieKingandLesliHarris —recentlyattendedtheirfavorite gadfly’sbirthdayparty,heldinthe yardofBurnside’stiny,170-squarefootresidenceonFelicityStreet.

“Therelationshipwehavewithhim ispersonal,”Giarrussosays.

Thecouncilevenissuedanofficial cityproclamationontheoccasion, recognizinghimasa“staunch communityadvocate”who“hasled theCityanditsstakeholderstoimplementseveralpositiveimprovements, including…removingabandoned tires,cuttingovergrownlots,demolishingblightedproperties,removing abandonedpayphonekiosks” andmore.

“Hespeaksoften,andtruthfully, andfromtheheart,”saysHarris,who representsDistrictB,whereBurnside lives.“Thattypeofcitizenengagementishelpful,andthingsgetdone (becauseofhim).”

BURNSIDEWASN’TALWAYS ENTRENCHEDINMUNICIPAL

MATTERS,thoughperhapsthe writingwasonthewall.

AnativeofWestVirginia,he grewupinaworking-classfamily thatrelocatedtoIdahoinhisteen years.Hesayshespentmuchofhis youthearningmoneybymowing neighbors’lawns.

Inhighschool,heservedasapage attheIdahostatehouse,thoughhe sayshisactivisminhisyoungeryears wasn’tremotelyatthelevelitisnow. Atage17,hejoinedtheU.S.Army.

“Iwasraisedtobepatriotic,” hesays.

HistimeintheArmygavehimthe opportunitytotravelaroundEurope, buthegrewdisillusionedbythe militaryandlaterwentontoprotest variouswars

Whenhefinishedhisservice,he earnedadegreeinelectricalengineeringattheUniversityofArizona. However,hisfirstjoboutofcollege, anengineeringgiginBoise,Idaho,in theearly’90s,didn’tlasttoolong.In fact,itmayhavebeenacatalystfora lifetimeofcivildisobedience.

Forstarters,hisboss,aconservativeMormon,didn’tapproveof himbeinggay.Butthekickerwas whenBurnsidetookoutanadinthe dailynewspapercondemningthe GulfWar

Itturnsoutthecompanydidn’t agreewithhisanti-warsentiments, andinfactwasprofitingfromthe violenceoverseas,hesays.

“Thenextday[aftertheadran] thepresidentofmarketingexplained tomethat60%ofourproductwas boughtbythefederalgovernment,” hesays.“Sothecompanydidnot needme andIdidnotneedthem.”

Tothisday,Burnsidehastrouble acceptingordersfromauthority figuresandthosewhowieldpower, likebossesandlandlords.

Heisnotexactlyanti-capitalist,he says,buthewantstodismantlecertainpowerstructures,andhedoesn’t thinkpeopleshouldgointodebtjust togettheirbasicneedsmet

Heisproudlyunemployednowand hasneverhadajobinNewOrleans

“Iunderstoodkissingassispartof theculture,butIcomeoutofaculture thatdegradedkissingass,”hesays.

Afterhewasfiredfromtheengineeringjob,heandhisdadleft Idahotogether.

Theypackeduptheiroldcarwith theirfewbelongings,andhitthe road,destinedforCalifornia,where Burnsidewouldspendthenext severalyearsofhislife,traveling, teaching,learning,andsavingmoney thatwouldeventuallybringhimto NewOrleans

TogettoCalifornia,theduo collecteddiscardedaluminumcans alongtheroadandredeemedthem atrecyclingcentersforcoins,which theywouldthenspendongas.

“Wecannedourwaythere,” Burnsidesays.

Oncetheygotthere,theywere promptlyarrestedinLosAngelesfor campingonthesideoftheroadina residentialneighborhood,hesays

Theyspentthenextfewmonths dealingwiththecriminallegalsystem, whichBurnsidesayswasdeeplytraumatic,especiallyforhisfather.Tothis day,Burnsidesaysheis“workingon” overcominghisresentmentofpolice.

“Theyharmedmyfatherinfront ofhisson,andIwillneverforget that,”hesays,adding,“Idon’tthink forgivingisreallywhatI’mtryingto

Apassionateadvocate for affordablehousing,Burnside discussed short-term rentals at a Councilmeetingearlierthis year

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attempt,butIdon’twanttohate thepolice.”

Burnsidelaterwentbacktoschool foramaster’sdegreeinphysicsatUC SantaCruz,andhetaughtinCalifornia’spublicschoolsforseveralyears.

Hedoesn’tsubscribetoaspecific religion,butheisaspiritualman. HewasraisedProtestantandlater dabbledinQuakerism.Hesayshehad alife-changingmysticalexperienceat 40thataffirmedhisbeliefinGodand lookingoutforothers.

Butitwasonlyamatteroftime beforehesettledinNewOrleans.

BURNSIDEREMEMBERSCELEBRATINGhis22ndbirthdaywhile visitingNewOrleansin1986,where helosthisvirginitytoamaledancerhe metintheFrenchQuarter.

“IlostmyvirginityhereandI couldn’tfindit,soIkeptreturning,” hequips.“IrememberedNewOrleans fondly ItwasverykindtomewhenI wasyoung.”

Thecitydrewhimbackafewtimes, andhereturnedforgoodaround2015, initiallystayingintheBywater,wherea womanlethimstayinaspareroom.

“Shechargedpeople$5anightifshe likedthem,and$10ifshedidn’t,”he says “Ipaid$10anight.”

Inthemeantime,hewastryingto figureoutamorepermanenthousing solutionandendedupbuyinga smalllotinCentralCitywithhismodestsavings.

Burnsidenowlivesinthetinyhouse hebuiltalmostentirelybyhimselfon thatlot,mostlyoutofsalvagedand donatedsupplies.Hecompleteditin 2017andisimmenselyproudtoshow itoff.Itisreportedlythesmallest (legal)houseinthecity

AlongwithhisVAbenefits,it’sone ofthemainwayshemanagestolive offa$700monthlyretirementcheck fromhisteachingdays,avoidingmost billstheaveragepersonhasbyforgoingacellphoneandnotowningacar. Instead,heemailsonanoldChrome bookaneighborgavehimandgets aroundbyfootorcitybus.

Infact,thepermittingprocessat CityHallforthehouseispartiallywhat sparkedhisinterestincitycouncilmatters.That,andanabundanceoffree time,aswellasasenseofloneliness andthedesiretoconnectwithothers.

“Idon’thaveawife,Idon’thavekids orajob,soalotofthingsthatchewup theaverageperson’slife,Idon’thave inmine,”hesays

Whenhe’snotatmeetings,he enjoysboardgames,readingandlong walksaroundthecity Onhiswalks, heoftennoticesthingslikedamaged

utilitypolesorblight,whichhethen reportstoCityHall

Heoccasionallyvisitsabartender friendatagaybarintheQuarter, thoughhepreferstodrinkfruitjuice overalcohol.

“I’mdifferentthanmostpeople, I’mnotgoingtolieaboutit…Idon’t likethesolitude,butIdon’thateit,” hesays

THERE’SARUNNINGJOKEamong councilmembersandtheiraides thatBurnsideisthe“eighth councilmember.”

He’snotjustasqueakywheel hisinvolvementhasresultedinconcretechange.

Moreno’schiefofstaffAndrew TuozzolocallsBurnsidea“walking measureofaccountability.”

Thesameyearhehelpedchange thedeliveryrouteforabusinessinhis neighborhood,healsowentaround thecityanddocumented77broken andabandonedpayphonekiosksand turnedtheaddressesovertoCityHall Thecitysubsequentlyremovedthe unsightlystructures

Atthetime,Morenocalledita“small waytoshowrespectforourneighborhoodsandmakeprogresstowardmore invitingpublicspaces.”

Additionally,BurnsidehelpedHarris witheffortslaunchanewdivisionof 311,thecity’snon-emergencycall line,soconstituentscouldmoreeasily reportcommonissueslikepotholes anddamagedinfrastructure.

“Hebringsdetailandperspectiveto thecitythatreallyhelpsmemakedecisionsandhelpsmegetthingsdone,” Harrissays

Shesaysinthecomingweekssheis planningtovisithomelessencampmentswithBurnside,too.

Andayearandahalflater,Moreno stillremembersthecompassionhe showedherwhenshewasdealingwith personalissuesthathadputvisible stressonheratwork

“Iwastiredandlookingragged, andmyhusbandhadjustgottenback surgery,”shesays “Michaelwasgenuinelyconcernedaboutthat,andabout me,whichisraresometimes[coming fromconstituents].Ireallyappreciated that,andsincethen,he’scontinued toaskaboutmyhusbandandhowhis recoveryisgoing.”

“It’snotjustabouthimshowingup andmakingstatements hegenuinely caresaboutissues,andhegenuinely caresaboutpeople,”sheadds.“He’s here,beforethecouncil,talkingabout specificandcomplexmatters,andhe doesitbecausehecares.”

Matthew Schoenberger, director of constituent services for Council Member Lesli Harris, hands a proclamation to Burnside during his birthday party in June.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY LESLI HARRIS

The proclamation given to Burnside celebrates his civic engagement as well as his house, which “sets a model for efficient tiny home building.”

PHOTO PROVIDED BY LESLI HARRIS

Burnside traveled by bus to a recent interview (and red beans and rice) at BJ’s in the Bywater, a neighborhood where he stayed when he first relocated to New Orleans.

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Theinauguralgraduating classconsists of nine talented individualswho have demonstrated outstanding academicprowess, exemplary character, andacommitmenttomakinga positive impact on theworld. These remarkable graduateshave embraced theacademy’s core valuesofstrength, knowledge, truth, and honor,setting an inspiringexample for future generations.

Throughouttheir time at Cahill thesegraduates have been exposedtoa rigorous curriculum, comprehensive extracurricular programs,and anurturing environment that encourages personalgrowth. They have beenguidedby

theirprincipal, LauraBloomMartin, as well as dedicatedfaculty and staff,who have nurtured theirtalentsand instilled in them apassionfor lifelong learning.

Thecommencementceremony, held on Wednesday,May 24,was amomentous occasion lledwithjoy,pride,and anticipation for thebrightfuturesthatlie ahead forthese remarkable graduates. Distinguished guest speakers, US RepresentativeTroyCarter, and LCMCPresidentand CEOJohn Nickens, faculty members,and families joined in celebrating the achievements of these exceptional students and offering words of wisdom as they embark on theirnextchapter. During theceremony, US Representative, Troy Carter,presented our school board with a CongressionalRecord recognizingArden Cahill Academyasa prominent institution of learning in the state of Louisiana.

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Beyond the

BooKS

Easy waysto buildyourchild’s vocabularyathome

BY JENNY PETERSON

SCHOOLISBACKINSESSION,andchildrenof allagesarelearningnewvocabularywords intheclassroom.Parentsandcaregivers maybesurprisedattheprogress onedayyour childsaysanelephantis“big,”andthenextday theylearnthattheelephantis“enormous.”

Reinforcingnewvocabularywordsathomeis agreatgoalforparents.Itcanbedoneinvirtually anysituation cooking,gardening,takingawalk, evenorderingfoodatarestaurant.

Whileit’swidelyknownthatreadingtoand withchildrenisawonderfulwaytohelpthem hear,seeandrecitenewwords,childhoodliteracyexpertssaytalkingtochildrenaboutthings theyareinterestedinisaneffectivewaytointroducevocabularywordsthattheywillremember moreeasily.

Forexample,whenmakingdinner,describe whatyou’redoingaloud “pouring”redbeans overrice,“mashing”potatoesor“peeling” carrots Thisway,kidsbuildvocabularywordsby pairingupthewordwithatactileimage.

“It’saboutkidshavinglanguagethatgoesalong withexperiences,becausethat’swhatthey’re goingtoremember,”saysRenéeCaspergue, Ph.D.,aretiredLouisianaStateUniversityprofessorwhospecializedinlanguageandliteracy Casbergueistheauthoroffourbooksonearly childhoodliteracyforeducators.

“Ifyoubringyourchildoutsideandhavethem helpyoure-potaplant,youcansay,‘weneedto makesurewegetalltherootsin,’andtheylearn theword‘roots.’It’saboutnaturallyincluding vocabularythattheymightnothaveotherwise andthattheyenjoyedanexperienceandyou gavethemwordsandlanguagethatwentwithit,” sheadds.

Belowaresomeideasonhelpingchildrenbuildtheirgrowingvocabulary.

Sing songs

“SONGSAREAWONDERFULWAYtolearn aboutlanguage,”saysChristineMcCourtney, headofearlyliteracyattheNewOrleans PublicLibrary.“Singingslowsdownlanguage sochildrencanhearthedifferentsoundsthat makeupwords.Thishelpswhenchildrenbegintoreadprintedlanguage.It’safun,natural waytolearnnewwords.”

Reinforce comprehension

BUILDINGVOCABULARYisn’tjustaboutpronunciation,it’saboutchildrenunderstating thewordstheyarereading.

“Often,youhavekidswhocanreadfluently butstrugglewithunderstandingwhatthey read,”Casberguesays “Ifyou’rereadingaloudwithyourchild,askthemtomake predictions.”

Thatcouldbeaskingthemtolookahead atpicturesonthenextpage,guesswhatwill happenbeforereading,andthenseeiftheir predictionswerecorrect.Orstopeveryfew pagesandaskthemtorecapthestory.

Additionally,McCourtneysuggests pickingafavoritebookandaskingyourchild whathappensinthebookbeforeyoustart readingit.

Don’t overlook non-fiction

WHILECLASSICVOCABULARYBOOKSlike “First100Words”areagreatwaytobuild vocabularyforbuddingminds,informational booksandnon-fictionbooksforchildrenare agreatwaytoincorporatevocabularywords thatcenteraroundachild’stopicofinterest.

“Booksaboutnatureoraboutmachines thesebookshavesuchrichcontentand vocabularythataredifferentfromvocabularyyoufindin(storybook)stories.Iwould encourageparentstoincludethosetypesof informationalbooksinhomelibraries,and theyalsohavebeautifulpictures,”Casberguesays

McCourtneysayswordlesspicturebooks arealsoagreatwaytohelpkidsbuildtheir vocabularyandimagination.

“Bytakingthewordsoffthepage,children havetheopportunitytotellthestorythemselves,whichallowsthemtopracticetheir

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narrativeskillsandtheirvocabulary,” shesays.“Alongtheway,helpthem comeupwithsynonymstoincorporate intotheirestablishedvocabulary.”

Libby,adigitalplatformforthe NewOrleansPublicLibrary,hasmany picturebooksthatcanbeaccessedona tabletore-reader

“Thisisgreatfortimeswhenyour bedtimebookselectionstartstofeel stale.Justdownloadtheappand search‘picturebookfiction,’”McCourtneysays.

Use full words

CHILDRENMODELTHELANGUAGE oftheirparentsandcaregiverswhen buildingvocabulary.Inearlyyears,use properwordsratherthannicknamesto reinforcetheproperpronunciation

“Whenababystartssaying‘baba’ forabottle,youoftenseeparentsstart callingitthe‘baba,’andwhileyouwant toreinforcethatyouknowthebaby’s approximationoftryingtosaytheword ‘bottle,’youalsowanttokeepusingthe realword,becausethey’retryingtosay it,”Casberguesays “It’sthesameidea withyoungerkids.Iftheycallsomething acutesyname,it’sfun,butyoustill wanttokeepcallingitwhatitreallyis.”

Sheadds,“Whenkidsgetusedto adultstalkingtothemusingrealwords, thatbuildsvocabularyandconnectsthe wordtotheirexperiences.”

Find opportunity everywhere

THEREAREMANYOPPORTUNITIESto incorporatevocabularywordsinyour dailyroutine.Narratingyourownactivitiesthroughoutthedayhelpschildren learnnewwords,saysMcCourtney

“Takeawalkandcounthowmany birdsorsquirrelsyousee Writeyour grocerylisttogetherandletyourchild crossoffitemsasyouputtheminthe cart Goonascavengerhuntandlook forthingsthatbeginwitha“P”sound, likeaplate,apanorapen,”shesays Evenwhenchildrenareunwindingby watchingashoworvideoonatablet, askfollow-upquestionsaboutwhat theyjustsaw,orseeiftheycanusenew wordstodescribethecharacters.

“It’sthinkingaboutanycontent thatthey’reabsorbingandprovidinga richcontentofwordsthatgowithit,” Casberguesays.“Providinglanguagefor theexperiencesthey’rehavingisgoing tomakethatlanguagebecomeapart ofthem.”

LiteracyresourcesformtheNewOrleansPublicLibrary

● EveryNOPLlibrarylocationisstockedwithfreemonthlyEarly LiteracyActivityCalendars,createdbythePublicLibraryAssociation. Thesearealsoavailabletodownloadonthelibrary’swebsite They featuredailyactivitiestodowithyourchildrenthatfollowthefive pillarsofliteracy,andofferstorytimeatalllocations.

● ABCMousehasfunandengagingeducationalgameswithcurriculums designedforpre-Kthroughearlyelementaryschoolstudents.Library cardholdershaveunlimitedaccesstoABCMouseanywherewithan internetconnection

● BOOKFLIXisagreattooltostrengthenearlyliteracyskillandvocabularybypairinganimatedstorieswithrelevantnonfictiontitleson similarsubjects.

● Visitnolalibrary.org/early-littoexploremore

BA CK TO SCHOOL

GuidetoUnderstanding

Slang

HAVINGTROUBLEunderstanding thosepeskyyouthsonyour lawn?Tryingtoconnectto yourteen?Don’tworry,Daddy-o, we’vegotyoucovered

Ate/eating that up: Doingagreatjob,lookinggood.

Example:“Shereallyateinher Instapic.”

Bet: Acceptachallenge.

Example:“Betyouwon’tbuyanythingoutofthatvendingmachine today.”“Allright,bet.”

BigYikes:

Usedwhensomethingisreally embarrassing,disturbingorshocking.Canbeusedasaresponseto aparentsayingsomethingcringe.

Bussin’:

Usedtodescribereallygoodfood. Themoreyousayit,thebetter youmeanitis.

Example:“Thoseredbeansand ricearebussin’,bussin,bussin.”

Cap: Lie.

Example:“Nocap,thatguyover thereiscute.”

Millennialtranslation:“Realtalk”

Cheugy: Tryingtoohard,outofstyle.

GenXtranslation:Corny,herb

Cringe: Embarrassing,tacky.

Example:“It’ssocringe whenMomsingsEminemin thecar.”

Drag:

Tomakefunoforcriticizesomethingorroastsomeone.

Example:“Whyareyoudragging mesohardtoday?”

Drip: Appearanceorfashionsense.

Example:“Thatgirlhascooldrip.”

GenXtranslation:Lookfresh,fly

Facts:

True,Iagree

Millennialtranslation: Fo’sho,Truedat!

GenXtranslation:Word

Feral: Goingcrazy.

Example:“Myboyfriendjust dumpedme,soifwegoouttonightI’mgoingabsolutelyferal.”

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GenXtranslation: Buckwild,ham

GottaClear: Goodbye.

Millennialtranslation: Peaceout

GenXtranslation:Catchyaon theflipside.

Girlies: Closefriends.

Millennialtranslation:Besties, squad,orgirlgang GenXtranslation:Homies

Iconic: Cool,praiseworthy.

Millennialtranslation: Nextlevel.

GenXtranslation:Thebomb

It’s Giving: Intense,dramatic,incredible.

Example:“Haveyouheardthe newsongfromBTS?“Yeah, it’sgiving.”

Millennialtranslation: “That’slit”or“Ican’teven”

Living rent free: Can’tstopthinkingaboutsomething.“Thatsonglivesrent-free inmyhead.”

Main character: Callingsomeoneout(canbe positive)foractingorbeingthe starofthemoment.

Example:“Shethinksshe’sthe maincharacter”or“He’shaving hismaincharactermoment.”

Mid:

Notgreatbutcouldbeworse, asin,it’sfinebutnotyourbest.

Example:“Thatfitismid.”

On God:

Ipromise.

Example:“OnGod,I’mnoteven joking–thatreallyhappened.”

Millennialtranslation: Forreal,IsweartoGod

Rizz: Shortforcharisma,usedto describesomeonewhoisreally smoothorgoodatflirting

Example:“Thatguyhasmajorrizz.”

Situationship:

Thetalkingstageofarelationshiporaprecursortoapossiblerelationship.

Example:“Thosetwoareina situationshipsodon’tflirtwithher whilehe’shere”

Sendingme: Usedwhensomethingisfunnyor shocking.

Example:“Thegroupchatissendingmerightnow”

Slay:

Usedtodescribesomethingthatis cool,butcanalsousedironically

Example:“Thatshirtisaslay.”

Snack:

Someonewholooksgood.

Example:“She’slookinglike asnacktonight!”

GenXtranslation:Fine

Snatched: Lookinggoodinclothing

Example:“Youlooksosnatched inthatdress.”

Sus:

Suspicious.

Millennialtranslation:Sketch.

Touchgrass: Disconnectwithtechnology. Acommandusuallydirected towardsomeonewhoisspending toomuchtimeonline.

Example:“ElonMuskneeds totouchgrass.”

Tea: Gossip

Example:“What’stheteaontheir situationship?”

Millennialtranslation:Dirt.

GenXtranslation:The411

Vibe check: Adjustyourattitude.

Example:“Youneedavibecheck beforewegototheparty.”

Millennialequivalent: “Watchyour‘tude”

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EQAservesstudentsaged15–21through ayear-roundcurriculum. Ourschools are designed to meet students wheretheyare, provide them with academic, career,and life training, andraise theirown,theirfamilies’, andsociety’sexpectationsoftheirabilities and theirfutureprospects

Students at ourhighschoolcampuses earn LouisianaHighSchoolDiplomasand complete professional internshipswhich help them start theircareers.

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Kenner Discovery Health and Sciences Academy

2504 Maine Avenue,Metairie, LA 70003 (PK-4th) 3837 LoyolaDrive, Kenner,LA70062 (5th-12th) (504)233-4720 |discoveryhsf.org

Kenner Discovery is an open-enrollmentpublic school serving diverse learnersinKindergarten through 12th grade. Through a strong academic program, health sciencesintegration, androbust athletic and extracurricular programs,studentsare able to discover talents,explore opportunitiesand achieve success.Our values of honor,endurance, academic achievement, responsibility,and toleranceare an integral part of aDiscovery education.The high school campus features 9science labs including an Ochsner Hospital Simulation Lab,culinary teaching kitchen, art,and music studios, library,cafeteria,and speicalied classrooms forstudents with special needs. Theapplication period fornew students is November through mid-February.For moreinformation, visit www.discoveryhsf.org.

University Montessori School

7508 BurtheSt, NewOrleans, LA 70118 (504) 865-1659 | www.umsnola.org

UniversityMontessori School

(UMS) has been providingexceptionalMontessorieducationtostudentssince1978.Asanot-for-profit institution,UMSisdeeplycommittedtothe Montessori philosophy and methodofeducation. With two separate classrooms,UMS caters to young children aged 20 months to six years. The school follows the standardNew Orleans private schoolcalendarandoffersextended care hours on the days it is open Additionally, UMS offerstwo summer camp programs,Camp Cricket andTheChildren’sSummerHouse, providing an enjoyable and engaging experience forchildren. Starting in the fall of 2024, UMS will introduce anewMontessori Lower Elementary Program forchildren aged six to nine years, building on the strong foundation laid in the pre-primaryclasses. UMS prides itself on maintaining afriendly and open relationship with its students and parents,creating asupportive andwelcomingenvironmentforall.

St RitaofHarahan

194 Ravan Avenue,Harahan,LA (504) 737-0744 |school.stritaharahan.com

St.Rita School wasfounded in 1953 by Monsignor Champagne to providethe families of St.Rita Parish aCatholiceducation. Today, the school exists forthis same importantpurposeofproviding studentswith the educational opportunities necessary forspiritual and intellectualgrowth. St.Rita School celebratesthe Catholic tradition, promotes Gospel values,and calls students to love and serveGod and others.TheirEarly Education, Elementary, and Middle School educationalprograms nurturestudents to reach their fullest potential and preparethem forthe future in apositive, creative, and enriched learning environment. Formoreinformation andhowtoenroll,pleasevisitourwebsiteschool.stritaharahan.com.

Shogun Martial Arts

5021 Fairfield St, Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 982-1371 |www.shogunnola.com

Shogun Martial Arts is apremier martial arts school led by the highly experienced and accomplished Thomas Heller.With over25yearsofteaching experience, Thomas is the head Kenjutsu instructor and owner of the school. He has earned his6th degree black belt in Kenjutsu and his 3rddegree black belt in kickboxing, along with various othercertifications and awards. Additionally,ArmandParvazi, a3rd degree black belt in Kenjutsu, serves as an assistant instructor.The school offersbeginner and advanced Kenjutsu classesonTuesdays and Thursdays, emphasizing determination, discipline, and self-control. The ancientart of Japaneseswordsmanship is perfected and passeddownbySamurai, providinganexceptional learning experience forall students

NewOrleans JCC Early Childhood Center

5342 St. CharlesAvenue

(504) 897-0143 |nojcc.org

The NewOrleans JCC Early Childhood Center enriches achild’s natural love of learning and encourages growth in social, emotional, cognitiveand physical development. Ourprogram offersa play-based, child-centeredcurriculumfor ages 13 months through 5yearsofage.Weekly music, movement,gardening and Jewish enrichment activitiesled by specialists enhance the classroom curriculum. The JCC offersarangeofattendanceoptions based on age, three and five-day-a-week programs,and ahalf dayoption, as well. Beforeand after care areavailable,asare holidayminicamps when school is not in session. Families of allfaiths arewelcome.

Ballet Hysell

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Alice and Amelia

4432 Magazine St, NewOrleans, LA 504-502-6206

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Alice and Amelia has an assortment of local collegiate gear to getyou ready forgamedays!Fromtote bags, to face glitter, to dorm accessories we have all the clothing and gifts to getyour school year started! Alice and Amelia strives to bring youaunique selection of eye-pleasing and practical gifts originating from small women-ownedand family businesses. Stop by our storelocated at 4432 Magazine Street to shop for your back-to-school needs

Stuart Hall School forBoys

2032 SCarrollton Ave., NewOrleans, LA 70118 504-861-1954 |Stuarthall.org

Stuart Hall School forBoys is anon-profit private school where boysdevelopintellectually,physically,andspiritually.StuartHallis the onlyschool in the greaterNew Orleansareatooffera Catholic, independent,all-boyeducation in atraditional elementary school configuration (PK3-7th grade).

Faith, scholarship,leadership and honor arethe foundations upon which Stuart Hall builds futurecommunityleaderswho have an unselfish commitmenttothe service of others. At the heart of its mission is the belief that“Educationisformation, not just information.”Stuart Hall School forBoysdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,ornational or ethnic origin in the administration of its employment, admissions,educational, or athletic policies.Learn moreatstuarthall.org

Since 1982, Ballet Hysellhas helped dance takeits rightful place withinthe arts communityofNewOrleans.Ballet Hysell focuses on classical ballet training and choreographyatthe highest technical and artistic level. Our goal is to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of ballet and keep dancersofall ages creating and performing. Join us forour 2023 Nutcracker Auditions on August 26th or September 9th.Visit www.ballethysell.org.

St. Edward the Confessor

4901 W. Metairie Ave. Metairie, LA 70001 504-888-6353 |www.steddy.org

Based on the belief thatGod is the centerfor all being, the staff of St.Edwardthe ConfessorSchool strives to foster the spiritual, intellectual, personal, social, creative, and physical developmentofeach child. The facultyhopes to instill in each studentthe concept that religion is away of life, enabling practice of Christian values with asense of justice, service, and democracy in an ever-changing society.

The school offersqualityprograms from PreK1 through grade 7and features awide rangeofextracurricular activities.The curriculum includes art, music, and foreign languageinstruction. Extended care is available.

St. Martin’s Episcopal School

225 GreenAcres Rd,Metairie, LA 70003 504-736-9917|stmsaints.com

St.Martin’sEpiscopal School is acoeducational, independentcollege preparatory school forstudents from eightweeksold through 12th grade. St.Martin’s rigorous curriculum, balanced with small classsizes, emphasizes criticalthinking, collaboration,creativity,and leadership. Thisyear,StM welcomesits 10th Head of School,WhitneyDrennan ’94, the school’sfirstalumtoserveasits head. Drennan returns to St. Martin’safter serving over20years at LouiseS.McGeheeSchool, as their Head of LowerSchool.

Schedule apersonal tour or attend an open housetoexperience St Martin’sbeautiful18-acrecampus.Formoreinformation,pleasecallthe Admission Office at 504-736-9917 or visit stmsaints.com/admissions

Foundation PreparatoryAcademy

3121 St BernardAve, NewOrleans, LA 70119 (504) 434-0521 |info@foundationpreparatory.org Foundationpreparatory.org

Foundation Preparatory Academy: WhereDiversity Ignites Excellence! Locatedinthe heartofGentilly,we’re not just aschool –we’re acommunity thatcelebratesindividuality andfostersgrowth. From K-8th grade, we empowerstudentstoshine, guided by the belief that‘Your uniquenessisour strength.’ Visit and tour Foundation Preparatory todaybetween 8-2pm to experience education thattruly empowers.For moreinformation give us a call at 504-434-0521

Hotworx

4933 Magazine St Suite101, NewOrleans, LA 70115 (504) 267-3950 | hotworx.net/studio/neworleans-uptown

Hotworx is kickstarting the newschool year with renewedfocus,increased energy,and apositive mindsetbygivingback to our local community! During the month of August bring in newschool supplies when yousign up and join foronly $1. Existing memberscan be enteredtowin aFREE month by bringing in newschool supplies.Stopbyour Uptown location to getasweat on and drop off donations!

De La Salle High School

5300 St CharlesAve, NewOrleans, LA 70115 (504)895-5717|delasallenola.com

Rooted in the Lasallianheritage and tradition of the Christian Brothers, De La Salle High School excels in guiding young men and women of varied backgrounds to developspiritually,intellectually, physically,and socially.AtDeLa Salle, we seeour studentsasthe uniqueindividuals theyare,and we challengethemtoreach their full potential,bothintheclassroomand through extracurricular activities Our aim is to wholly develop each child so that he or she will leave with the skills and knowledgenecessaryfor collegiate success. Our 2023OpenHousewill be held Tuesday, November 7th from 4–7p.m.

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Arden Cahill

3101 Wall Blvd,Gretna, LA 70056 (504) 392-0902 |ardencahillacademy.com

Arden Cahill Academycombines astrong education with the unique qualities of an outdoor country environmentminutes from downtown. Nestled along BayouFatmainGretna,the12-acrecampuscurrently serves students from six weeksinits InfantCenter through 12th grade in its High School.

Horsestables,apetting farm, aSTEAM Lab,art studios,bandandmusicrooms,anda300-seattheater makethe Arden Cahill Academy campus unique.For moreinformationonregistration, pleasecall504392-0902orvisitardencahillacademy.com.Toursare scheduled dailybyappointment. Interested families areencouragedtoattend atourorcometothe Fall Open HouseonOctober 24

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R.E.A.D.(Reading Enrichment and Development)

921S.CarrolltonAve.,NewOrleans,La70118 (504)-495-0233 |www.readnola.com Jenifer@readnola.com

Registerfor R.E.A.D.(Reading Enrichment and Development) to participate in our dynamic, early literacy program. Children ages 4monthsold through 4yearsold attend each classwith their grown-up.Our program is built aroundbooks, movement, music,art, and themed activities.Throughcreative play, children develop their skills and bring books and languageintotheir daily lives.Thisclass is designed to makepositiveconnections between you, your child, and reading starting at an early age. Incorporating booksintothose special times of connection helps children associate reading with positive feelings. Fall Registration is NowOpen! Classes run from Sept.11-Dec. 7. Earlyregistrationruns through midnightofAugust 31, 2023.

Atonement Lutheran

6500 Riverside Dr,Metairie, LA 70003 (504) 887-0225 |www.alcs.org/

AtonementLutheranSchool is committedtoproviding ahigh caliber Christ-centereducational opportunityfor all our students.Weofferquality academic training in all areas of instruction.We serveadiversityofeducationalneeds.whileinstilling responsible citizenship traits and values.We celebratetheuniquenessandvalueofeachchildas agift of God. We strongly believe we areinvolved inateameffortwithparentsandwilldoourbestto haveopenlinesofcommunicationandwillprovide andaskforsupportaswebuildacaringatmosphere forfamilies.JoinusforourupcomingOpenHouse on Wednesday, October 18 from 5pm-7pm

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Nola Boo

517Metairie Rd,Metairie, LA 504-510-4655 |www.nolaboo.com

Nola Boo wascreated by aNew Orleans girl who lovesher city and lovesher Louisianasports teams! She alsocombined her love of both with fashion. LocatedonMetaireRoadnear the tracks,NolaBoo offersgameday gear,the latest clothing trends,accessories,and home decor.Toget youready forthe schoolyear Nola Boo has just received shipmentofgamedayshirtsand accessories to getyou in the spirit. Followthem on Facebook and Instagram and download their app Shop from home, online at nolaboo.com or come in and sayhiboo!

Raphael Academy

517Soraparu Street, NewOrleans, La. 70130 504.524.5455 |www.raphaelacademy.org

Raphael Academyisahigh school fordifferently-abledstudents in grades 9-12. Our mission is to meet our students and their families with reverence and compassion; and to educatethem wholly,awakeningtheirfull potential as unique individuals, sothattheymay be actively involved in lifeand engaged in community. Core academic subjects areapproached through practice-oriented teaching methods anddaily arts integration. In following aWaldorf-inspired curriculum, Raphael Academy’sstudents areable to develop the cognitive, social, and physical skills needed to lead joyful and engaged lives beyond their school days.

Benjamin Franklin High School

2001 Leon CSimon Dr,New Orleans,LA70122 (504) 286-2600 |www.bfhsla.org

Find your spark at Franklin—with curious and creative high-achieving students from every ZIP code in the city, Benjamin Franklin High School revels in its diversity. A five-timeBlue Ribbon schoolwithdozens of electives and Advanced Placementclasses,20sports teams,and over 50 clubs,Ben Franklin challenges studentsand allows them to discovertheir passions.Visit bfhsla.org to learn more about the school and its Open HouseonOctober 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 8p.m.

University ViewAcademy

3113 Valley Creek Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 421-2900 |www.universityview.academy

UniversityViewAcademyisaLouisiana-basedK-12tuition-free online public charter school available to students statewide from anyparish. As one of the most innovativevirtual charter schools in Louisiana,weofferauniqueonline environmentwith certified teachersand provencurricula thatallow studentfamilies the flexibilityand freedom to learn in away thatfits their lifestyle needs.UVA also offersanearly collegehigh school program thatallowsour students to earn afreetwo-year associates degree from apartner communityortechnical college by either attendingclassesoncampusoronline via dual enrollment. www.universityview.academy

Yvonne LaFleur

8131 Hampson St, NewOrleans, LA 70118 (504)866-9666 |yvonnelafleur.com

Alargerangeofone-of-a-kindgownsareavailable intheYvonneLaFleur salon. Our collection offerswide selection of dressesperfect forschool festivities suchasgraduation and prom. Complimentary alterations are provided to ensureagreat fit.Wealsoofferafull room of custom gowns whereyou canselect the color youwould liketowear the dressinand it is ordered according to your measurements.Plussizes canbeaccommodated. Come visit us today to find thatspecial dresstostand out in!

City Park Movement and Art

4300 Dumaine St, NewOrleans, LA 70119 (504) 390-7482 |www.cityparkmovementandart.com

We have hatched auniquecreativecommunity at City Park Movement and Art.Weprovide awarmwelcoming environmentwherepeopleof allagesand levels cancome together to exploretheir self expression through the love of dance, movement, music, and art.Wefocus not only on improving technique but providing programs thatpromoteself confidence, fun, kindness, community, andhealthy living habits.Visit www.cityparkmovementandart.com

Nola Gifts and Décor

5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA 504-407-3532

3001 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan,LA 985-603-4011

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It’sBacktoSchool timeand Nola Gifts and Decor is the place to geaux to show your school spirit.Door hangers, garden flags, ornaments, socks, tumblers, wall decor from ClayCreations,and so much more. Collegecarepackages arefilled with necessities and surprises thatevery college student canuse fortheir dorm or apartment. Check out our websiteat nolagiftsanddecoronline.com. Custom orderswelcome.

Educators for Quality Alternatives

1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana 70113 (504) 267-9060 | www.eqaschools.org

EQA Schools is a forward-thinking network that integrates academic excellence with the development of Emotional Intelligence and Social-Emotional Learning skills. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that prioritizes both cognitive growth and emotional well-being, EQA Schools prepares students for a well-rounded and successful future. Through engaging courses, real-world learning, and valuable resources, our network ensures that students not only excel in traditional academic subjects but also cultivate essential life skills like self-awareness and effective communication. This approach equips students to navigate challenges with resilience, fostering holistic development Notably, we provide additional support by offering free childcare services to student parents, reinforcing our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.

Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy

1108 Shrewsbury Road, Jefferson, LA 70121 (504)233-4720 | www.discoveryhsf.org

Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy is anopen-enrollmentpublicschoolservingdiverselearners in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Dr John Ochsner Discovery provides a rigorous learning environment wherestudentsachieveacademically,developintellectual curiosity,andpracticeenvironmentalresponsibilitywhile exploring health and science topics Ort values of honor, endurance, academic achievement, responsibility, and tolerance are an integral part of a Discovery education.

The Dr John Ochsner Discovery campus features specialized classrooms, Emril’s Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen, satellite Boh Child Development Center, maker space, science labs, library, gymnasium, and cafeteria The application period for new students is November through mid-February For more information, visit www discoveryhsf.org

Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts (LAAPA)

2020 Dickory Ave #201, Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 208-2301 | www.laapa.com

Join the Fun this Fall! Learn to PLAY, DANCE, SING, OR ACT! Take lessons with our exceptional teachers in a positive & fun environment. LAAPA works with brand new beginners to advanced students preparing for auditions, recording sessions, etc. All programs are structured with the opportunity to tailor their educational experience to their precise interests and goals. Classes are available either online or on campus at the River Ridge School of Music & dance in Harahan and on the Northshore at The Covington School of Music in Covington and the Mandeville School of Music in Mandeville.

Mount Carmel Academy

7027 MilneBlvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 504-288-7626 | www.mcacubs.com

The Mount Carmel Academy experience

is filled with opportunities for each student to pursue her passions, uncover new talents, grow spiritually and discover the person God created her to become. Students collaborate with peers, view failures as opportunities for growth,andapproachourever-changingandcomplexworldwithaninquisitive mind. Small class sizes (average of 15) ensure an interactive and inclusive learning environment Students are encouraged to expand their interests and become active participants in the community. Explore our campus, meet our students and teachers, and learn more at our Open House on October 12 at 3-7:30 RSVP on mcacubs.com.

Louise S. McGehee School

2343 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 561-1224 | www.mcgeheeschool.com

Ignite your daughter’s passion for education and leadership at the Louise S. McGehee School. Through our 360 degrees of learning McGehee girls experience the integration of social, emotional, and intellectual growth in a nurturing community—all in an academic setting focused on all girls. Join us on a transformative journey that shapes empowered leaders of tomorrow Experience our distinctive and vibrant campus environment firsthand by scheduling a tour today. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a legacy that inspires greatness. Visit www.mcgeheeschool.com, call 504-274-3980, or email admissions@mcgeheeschool.com to schedule your personalized tour. Your daughter’s future begins here, at McGehee!

New Orleans Public Library

Multiple locations (504)596-2570 | nolalibrary.org

It’s that time of year again summer is winding down and school is back! Whether you’re in kindergarten or college, the Library has tons of resources to help you thrive this school year.

From individualized online tutoring to interactive encyclopedias, to books to ease those back-to-school jitters, we’ve got something for every type of learner

Visitnolalibrary.co/back-to-school-readyforsomerecommendationsfrom our fabulous e-resources librarian, Nancy, on ways you can use your Library card to unlock dozens of educational tools anytime, anywhere.

Goattreats

TOFINDOUTWHATHAPPENSWHENA BAILBONDSMANTURNSBAKER,head toJeffersonHighwayinHarahan. That’swhereyou’llfindthehomespunfamily-ownedbakeryThe WanderingGoat.

DaleGautreaux—asingoat-reaux, getit?—istheself-taughtbaker,the guybehindthefreshbakedbreadand bagelsthatpowerthebakery’stasty sandwichmenu.Hispartner,Brandy Epranian,bakesmostofthesweets, likeoversizedbrownies,cookiesand minicannoli.HersonsSequoyah,21, andD’Artagnan,17,makethegelato andjumpinasneeded.TheirkidsisterElla,11,helpsattheregister.She andEpranianalsomakemuchofthe artthatadornsthepostage-stampsizedspace.

TheGoatwasconceivedasa wandereronfourwheels.“Iwas lookingforawayoutofthebailbond business,”saysGautreaux,whogrew upontheWestBank.

Inspiredbyotherfoodbusinesses they’dseenintheirtravels,thefamily landedontheideaofslinginghomemadeicecreamsandwichesfroma mobilefoodtruck.Theystartedthe businessin2018,makingicecreamat acommissaryinChalmetteand thentakingitontheroad.Onsite, they’dfryhotbeignetsandusethat asthedeliverymethodforthe icecream.

“Webasedtheicecreamon ThomasJefferson’soriginalrecipefor vanilla,”Geautreauxsays.“Itwasa softcustard.”

Thebusinesshaditsfitsandstarts. “Itdidn’talwaysgothewaywe wanteditto,”hesays

Whenthebakeryspacecameup forrentat7105JeffersonHighway, acrossfromSt.Rita’sCatholicchurch andclosetotheirhome,theideaof parkingTheGoatseemedlikethebest nextmove.Theywerescheduledto openMarch15,2020

“We’dalreadymadetheinvestment anddonethework,”Gautreauxsays “Wejustlookedateachotherand said,wellwehavetotrytomake thishappen.”

Theyopenedthenextmonth,witha focusonhomemadegelatoandsweet treatsandhavebeendiggingintothe communityeversince

Thelatestgrowthspurtwasadding anexpandedsavorysandwichlineto themenu.Allsandwichesarebuilton house-madefocaccia.“Wewantedto createamenuthatwasbasedonpopularsandwiches,withourowntwist,” saysGautreaux,whohandlesthedayto-dayoperationsofthebusiness.

The$12sandwichescomewitha bagofZapp’schips.There’sthemuffuletta,madewithprovolone,ham, salami,mortadella,mozzarellaand olivesalad.Askfortheworksonany sandwichformayo,mustard,tomato, onions,picklesandspinach

TheGoatBLTismadewithbacon, spinach,cheddarandtomatoes.The Uptownchickensaladaddsmarinated artichokes,driedcranberries,sliced almonds,freshherbsandspices intothemix.Mr.Pickleisapopular vegetarianoption—aDagwoodstack ofcheddar,Swissandprovolone cheeses,cucumberandartichokes. There’susuallyaseasonalsoup offered,likeatomatoorbroccoli andcheddar

Gautreauxmakesbagelsmostdays, offeringthemtoastedornot,with

schmearsandadd-onslikedelimeats, slicedcheeseandpickledbitslike jalapenosanddillrounds.Sidesmight becoldThainoodlesorRussian-style potatosalad.

Therearealwayssevenflavorsof gelatofordessert,andcrowdpleasers includemintchipandbananasFoster Therearehouse-madeturtles,and globallyinspiredtreatslikealfajores, whicharedulcedelecheshortbread cookies.Coffeeisofferedicedor hot,orVietnamesestyle,sweetwith condensedmilk.

Thecraftylittlebakerysubscribesto aspin-the-globetheme,withcolorful drawingsofplaceslikeScotland,Spain andAustria—manyfeaturinggoats.

“Wefiguredsincewearen’twanderinginthetruck,we’llwanderinour menuoptions,”saysGautreaux. Hesayssometimeshestillcan’t believehe’smakingbreadandsandwichesforaliving.

“Ireallytaughtmyselftobake,with alotoftrialanderror,”hesays.“It’s kindofsurrealsometimes,butweare gladtobehere.”

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Dinnerplans

THREEVERYDIFFERENTRESTAURANT PROJECTSARENOWINTHEWORKS aroundNewOrleans,stemmingfrom onepartnershipbetweenalocalrestaurantdeveloperandaDenver-based hospitalitycompanythat’sbuildingona presencealreadyestablishedhere.

Firstoff,BarcadiaintheWarehouse Districthasclosedandisnowsetto becomeanewrestaurantcalledMister Oso,withamenuofsmokedmeat tacos,cevichesandLatinAmericaninspiredcocktails.

Nextup,anewlyredeveloped downtownapartmentbuildingon CarondeletStreetwillsoonbehometo A5Steakhouse,whichtakesaJapanese steakhouseapproachandaddsastrong seafoodelementfromitskitchenand rawbar.

Then,UptownonFreretStreet,anew conceptcalledBohemiapromisesto turnanow-vacantlotintoa“culinary park,”withatriooffoodstands,itsown barandaparklikesettinginbetween.

TheBarcadiaspacewillberenovatedto becomeaMisterOsolocation.

Theunifyinghandbehindallthiscomes throughBillyBlattyandtheCulinary CreativeGroupinDenver.Blattycreated Barcadiaandtheadjacentnightclub OhmLoungeamongotherrestaurants. In2019,hepartneredwithCulinary CreativeGrouptoopenSofia,themodernItalianrestaurantonJuliaStreet.

Heisnowintheprocessofmerging hiscompanywithCulinaryCreative Group,whilesimultaneouslypursuing thesethreeprojects.

CulinaryCreativeGroupisamajor presenceintheDenverhospitality scene,operatingaportfolioofrestaurantsacrossabroadrangeofstyles. TheirA5Steakhouseandtwolocations ofMisterOsoarepopularspotsthere

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Blattysayshe’sexcitedtobringthem toNewOrleans.

“Theseareprovenconcepts,they’ll belocallymanaged,andit’slocaltalent that’sexecutingit,andwehavethese brandstoplaywithandbuildfrom,” hesays.

Barcadia,at601TchoupitoulasSt., startedoutin2013asacombination tavernandold-fashionedvideogame arcade.Itclosedthissummerasthe MisterOsoplansdeveloped.

Smokedmeatisatthecenterofthe MisterOsomenu,createdbychefBlake Edmunds,apartnerintheCulinary CreativeGroup.Tacoplateswithlamb barbacoa,smokedbeef,smokedand roastedshrimpandasmokedcarrot tingaareservedliketraysofbarbecue forabuild-your-ownformat

Blattysaysthelocationisundergoingacompleterenovationandwill haveacoastal/tropicallooksimilar totheDenvereditions.Onefeature isare-makeofBarcadia’spatiowith retractableglasswallstogivemore versatilitytotheindoor/outdoorspace.

MisterOsoisslatedtoopenby lateSeptember

OhmLoungewillcontinueasanightclubwithitsownentranceadjacent tothenewrestaurant.Blattysaysthe Barcadianamewillliveoninaway,as apop-uphostingSaintsgameday blockparties.

ThefirstA5Steakhousebreaks awayfromthetraditionalAmerican standard,andtheapproachthatchef MaxMackissockhasdirectedherehas broughtaccoladesbackinDenver.

TheNewOrleanslocationwillbeon thegroundflooroftheGarageapartmentsandcondobuildingat840 CarondeletSt.,acrossthestreetfrom thedowntownBearcatCafe.

Itwillbemodeledcloselyonthe Denverrestaurant.

A5takesitsnamefromatopgrade ofwagyubeef(whichisbeginning toturnupinNewOrleans,atDoris Metropolitanforinstance,andthe forthcomingGaiasteakhouse).Its menulistsA5striploinsourcedfrom JapanandalsocutslikeDenversteak, bone-inNewYorkstrip,bavetteand tomahawkssourcedfromU.S.ranches.

SidesandsaucescarryaveinofAsian flavor,withnuoccham(fishsaucebased)hollandaiseandachilicrunch toppingforsteaks,andkimchifried riceandJapanesemilkbreadrolls

Thesteakhousewillhavearawbar foroystersanddisheslikescallop cevicheandtunacrudo.Themenu goesbeyondsteaks,withentreeslike grilledtigerprawns,poachedhalibut andfriedchicken.

A5Steakhouseisslatedtoopenin early2024.

Bohemiaisslatedfor4730Freret St.,thegrassylotnexttoHumbleBagel atthecornerofUpperlineStreet.It’s anideaBlattyhasbeenworkingonfor yearsasanindependentproject.When themergerofhiscompanyiscomplete, itwillbepartoftheCulinaryCreative Groupportfolio.

Blattydescribestheideaasboth“a diningandsocialexperience,”aimed atallthedifferentpeoplewhogoto FreretStreet,fromfamiliestouniversitystudents

AlotatthecornerofFreretand Upperlinestreetsisslatedtobecome Bohemia,anoutdoordevelopmentof foodstandswithitsownbar.

Thepropertywillhavethreefood standsbuiltinshippingcontainers,all underonetrellis,andaseparatebuildingforthebar,kitchenprepareaand restrooms.Theareainbetweenwillbe lushlyplantedforlotsofshade,Blatty says,andsetupwithamixoftables, hammocks,firepitsandyardgames.

Thedesigntodayreflectsacompromisewithcityofficials.TheCity PlanningCommissioninitiallyrecommendeddenyingaconditionaluse permitneededtodevelopithere.But theCityCouncilgavethegreenlightin lateJulywitharevisedlayout

Theplanistoserveafullbarat Bohemia,butitwilloperatewith restauranthours,closingat10p.m.on weekdays,and11p.m.onweekends

TheculinaryteamfromCulinary CreativeGroupandTaliaDiele,chefof Sofia,willleadthefoodprogramhere. Whatthefoodstandswillofferhasyet tobedecided.Bohemiaisexpectedto openaroundthemiddleof2024.

ThemergerwithCulinaryCreative GroupisabigmoveforBlatty,butit’s onethathasbeenpercolatingforyears, basedonpartnershipsandfriendships withtheDenver-basedteam.

“Therearesomecorevaluesofhospitality…withthatsharedvisionthat madeitveryeasytoworktogether,” hesays.“Forme,it’sanopportunity toworkwithpeopleIloveandrespect andtogrowwiththeirinfrastructure. Thestarshavealigned.”—IanMcNulty/

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DURINGTHEPANDEMIC,PLENTYOF PEOPLETRIEDTHEIRHANDatbaking bread.Forsome,pastacouldbethe nextfrontier,andtherearemany doughsthataremucheasiertomake

AttheItalianrestaurantJosephine Estelle,executivechefTreyWilliams isleadingatrioofpasta-makingworkshopsandtastings.Anativeofeastern Tennessee,hestartedmakingpasta inMemphisatCatherine&Mary’s,a sisterrestauranttoJosephineEstelle Aftersixyearsthere,hemovedtoNew OrleansinMaytobecometheexecutivechefatJosephineEstelle.The firstpastaclassisat2-4p.m.Friday, Aug.25.Eachclassisastand-alone sessionthatincludesapasta-making demonstrationandatastingwith differentsaucesandwinepairings.For informationaboutJosephineEstelle, visitjosephineestelle.com.Tickets forthepastaworkshopsare$120via acehotel.com/new-orleans

Wheredidyou learntomakepasta?

TREYWILLIAMS: Istartedmaking pastawiththeserestaurants.Ialways cookedpasta,butdriedpasta.Inever madefreshpasta.Thatwasnewtome.

Wedotwomaintypesofpasta,both atCatherine&Mary’sandhere.One isanextrudedpasta.It’smadewith flourandwater,andyouloaditinto amachinewhichpushesitthrougha die.Itmakesshapesliketubesthatyou wouldn’tnecessarilybeabletomake byhand

Theotherstyleiscalledlaminated pasta,orhandmadepasta.It’smade withaneggdough.That’sformore intricate,foldedshapes,likestuffed pastaslikeravioli,agnolottiand casonsei.That’swhatwefocusonfor thepasta-makingclasses.Wetake anoldlaminatedsheeter.It’slikean old-schoolhandcrankwithamotoron it,soyoucanusebothyourhands.We setthatupinourdiningroomandrun throughthewholeprocess.

Partoftheclassisademonstration Wemakedough.Wesheetitout.We shapethepasta.Itdependsonthe class,buttagliatelleisthemostbasic iteration.Thesecondpartisameal withwinepairings.Inthepast,we’ve pairedtagliatellewiththreesaucesso youcanpairitwiththreewines.Inthe past,we’vedonecacioepepeasthe firstsauce—Parmesanandpepper We’vedoneamatriciana,whichis

abaconragu.Then ourthirdcourseisa mawmaw’sgravy.It’s likeabolognese.It’s oneof(co-owner/chef)

MikeHudman’sfamily’s recipes,soitgoesway back.It’sgotbeef,pork andchickeninit

Howeasyis itforpeople tomakepasta athome?

W: It’ssomething peoplecandoathome. Ifthey’relookingfor somethingtodowith theirpartnerortheir familyandwantto dosomethingspecial fordinner,it’safun activity.Ittakesan extra45minutes.It’s nothard.Wefocuson thelaminateddough becauseit’swayeasier toexecuteathome. Peoplethinkofitasthis mystifying,intricate thing.Itcanbeifyou getreallyinvolved,but really,it’snotdifficult tomakegoodfresh pastaathome

Onereasonwelike theeggdoughisthat it’sverysturdy.With bread,youhaveto factorinhumidityinthewayitrises.

Youdon’twanttooverworkthedough Withthepastadough,it’sverysturdy andheatisnotgoingtothrowitoff.

Youcouldgetfancywithit.Youcould usespinachsoitturnsgreen,butreally wejustfocusontheonedoughand allthethingsyoucoulddowithit.It’s veryversatile.Withasmallerclass,we mightdosomethingmoreintricate. Wehavedonetortellinibefore.It’snot hard,butittakestimetolearnhowto doit.Andyoucandothatathometoo.

Pastaswe’remakingareItalian,but therearealotofsimilaritiestoother cuisines.Ihaven’tmadealotofdumplings,andthedoughsaredifferent, buttheprocessesareverysimilar.At Catherine&Mary’swehadareally greatpastacook.Thenhemovedon toanAsianspotandstartedmaking dumplingsforthem.Hewasgreatatit.

(AtJosephineEstelle)we’verolled outsomanydifferentmenusandso manydifferentshapes.Theideaisthat differentshapespairbetterwithdifferentsauces.Thatshouldalwaysbe intentional.OnourCOOLinarymenu, we’redoingourversionoftortellini andbrodo.That’saclassicItaliandish.

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Doyouhaveany

tipsoncookingpasta?

W: Therearewaysyoucanmessup pasta.Thebigmistakeismakingit morecomplicatedthenitneedstobe Somepeoplesweartherearetricks There’snotricktoit.Youwantyour watertobehot,anddon’tovercook thepasta.That’sallthereistoit.

Peopletalkaboutputtingoliveoil intheirwater,andthatdoesn’treally work.You’dhavetousesomuch oliveoil

Somepeopleswearbysaltingtheir water.That’sgreat.Youcandothat Butwedon’tdothatattherestaurant. Weuseabigpastacooker,andwater evaporates,soifwedidit,it’dgettoo saltyandwe’dhavetomonitorthe levelofsalt.Ifyou’reonlycookingone round,sure,goahead

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8FreshFoodAssassin—1900N.Claiborne Ave.,(504)224-2628;Instagram,@8freshfoodassassin ChefMannyJanuary’sserves lambchops,T-bonesteaks,salmon,crab cakes,deepfriedribs,friedchickenand seafood-loadedoysters.Noreservations. Deliveryavailable.Lunchanddinner

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Acorn—LouisianaChildren’sMuseum, 12HenryThomasDrive,(504)218-5413; acornnola.com—Blackenedshrimptacos aretoppedwitharugula,radish,pineapple-mangosalsaandcilantro-limesauce. Noreservations.Breakfastandlunch

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

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

GulfDrumYvonneisservedwithbrown buttersaucewithmushroomsandartichoke hearts.Reservationsrecommended.Dinner

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BananaBlossom—5009thSt.,Gretna, (504)500-0997;504bananablossom.com— JimmyCho’sThaidishesincludesmokedpork bellyandporkmeatballsinlemongrassbroth withegg,greenonion,cilantroandgarlic. Reservationsacceptedforlargeparties exceptweekends.Deliveryavailable.Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sat $$

Bamboula’s 514FrenchmenSt.,(504) 944-8461;bamboulasnola.com The livemusicvenue’skitchenoffersamenu oftraditionalandcreativeCreoledishes, suchasCreolecrawfishcrepeswithagoat cheeseandchardonnaycreamsauce. Reservationsaccepted.Lunch,dinnerand late-nightdaily $$

TheBlueCrabRestaurantandOyster Bar—118HarborViewCourt,Slidell,(985) 315-7001;7900LakeshoreDrive,(504) 284-2898;thebluecrabnola.com—Basin barbecueshrimpareservedovercheese gritswithacheesebiscuit.Outdoorseating available.Noreservations.Lakeview:lunch anddinnerTue.-Sun.Slidell:lunchFri.-Sat., dinnerWed.-Sun.$$

Broussard’s—819ContiSt.,(504)581-3866; broussards.com Rainbowtroutamandine isservedwithtassoandcornmacquechoux andCreolemeunieresauce.Reservations recommended.Outdoorseatingavailable

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CafeNormandie HigginsHotel,480 AndrewHigginsBlvd.,(504)528-1941; higginshotelnola.com/dining Themenu combinesclassicFrenchdishesandLouisiana itemslikecrabbeignetswithherbaioli.No reservations.Breakfastandlunchdaily.$$ TheCommissary—634OrangeSt.,(504) 274-1850;thecommissarynola.com The centralkitchenforDickieBrennanrestaurantshasadine-inmenuwithasmoked turkeysandwichwithbacon,tomatojam, herbedcreamcheese,arugulaandherb vinaigretteonhoneyoatbread.Noreservations.Outdoorseatingavailable.Lunch Tue.-Sat.$$

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Curio—301RoyalSt.,(504)717-4198;curionola.com—ThecreativeCreolemenuincludes blackenedGulfshrimpservedwithchicken andandouillejambalaya.Reservations accepted.Lunchanddinnerdaily $$ DesireOysterBar—RoyalSonestaNew Orleans,300BourbonSt.,(504)586-0300; sonesta.com/desireoysterbar Amenu fullofGulfseafoodincludeschar-grilled oysterstoppedwithParmesanandherbs Reservationsrecommended.Breakfast, lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

DickieBrennan’sBourbonHouse 144BourbonSt.,(504)522-0111;bourbonhouse.com—There’saseafoodrawbar anddisheslikeredfishwithlemonbuerre blanc.Reservationsaccepted.Lunchand dinnerdaily.$$$

DickieBrennan’sSteakhouse 716Iberville St.,(504)522-2467;dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com—A6-ouncefiletmignonis servedwithfriedoysters,creamedspinach, potatoesandbearnaise.Reservationsrecommended.DinnerMon.-Sat.$$$

DowntheHatch 817St.LouisSt.,(504) 766-6007;1921SophieWrightPlace, (504)220-7071;downthehatchnola.com— TheTexanburgerfeaturesahalf-pound pattytoppedwithcaramelizedonions, smokedbacon,cheddarcheeseandafried egg.Noreservations.Lunch,dinnerand late-nightdaily $$

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

ElPavoReal 4401S.BroadAve.,(504) 266-2022;elpavorealnola.com—SauteedGulf fishistoppedwithtomatoes,olives,onionand capersandservedwithriceandstringbeans. Themenuincludestacos,enchiladasand more.Outdoorseatingavailable.Noreservations.LunchandearlydinnerTue.-Sat $$ Felix’sRestaurant&OysterBar—739 IbervilleSt.,(504)522-4440;7400 LakeshoreDrive,(504)304-4125;felixs.com

Themenuincludesrawandchar-grilled oysters,seafoodplatters,po-boysandmore Noreservations.Lunchanddinnerdaily.$$ FreySmokedMeatCo.—4141BienvilleSt., Suite110,(504)488-7427;freysmokedmeat. com—Thebarbecuespotservespulledpork, ribs,brisket,sausagesandanditemslikefried porkbellytossedinpepperjellyglaze.No reservations.Lunchanddinnerdaily $$ FrootOrleans—2438BellSt.,SuiteB,(504) 233-3346;frootorleans.com—Thereare freshfruitplattersandsmoothiebowlssuch asastrawberryshortcakeandmoreusing pineapple,berries,citrusandmore.No reservations.Outdoorseatingavailable Breakfastandlunchdaily.$$

Juan’sFlyingBurrito 515BaronneSt., (504)529-5825;2018MagazineSt.,(504) 569-0000;4724S.CarrolltonAve.,(504) 486-9950;8140OakSt.,(504)897-4800; juansflyingburrito.com—TheFlyingBurrito includessteak,shrimp,chicken,cheddarjack cheese,blackbeans,rice,guacamoleand salsa.Outdoorseatingavailable.Noreservations.LunchanddinnerThu.-Tue.$$

Katie’sRestaurant—3701IbervilleSt.,(504) 488-6582;katiesinmidcity.com—TheeclecticmenuincludesaCajunCubanwithroasted pork,ham,cheeseandpickles.Delivery available.Reservationsacceptedforlarge parties.LunchanddinnerTue.-Sun $$ Kilroy’sBar—HigginsHotel,480Andrew HigginsBlvd.,(504)528-1941;higginshotelnola.com/dining—Thebarmenu includessandwiches,saladsandflatbreads, includingonetoppedwithpeach,prosciutto, stracciatellacheese,arugulaandpecans.No reservations.DinnerWed.-Sat $$

LegacyKitchen’sCraftTavern—700 TchoupitoulasSt.,(504)613-2350;legacykitchen.com Themenuincludesoysters, flatbreads,burgers,sandwiches,salads andaNOLAStyleGritsBowltopped withbacon,cheddarandapoachedegg. Reservationsaccepted.Breakfast,lunch anddinnerdaily $$

LegacyKitchenSteak&Chop 91Westbank Expressway,Gretna,(504)513-2606; legacykitchen.com Themenuincludes filetsmignonsandbone-inrib-eyes,as wellasburgers,saladsandseafooddishes. Reservationsaccepted.Outdoorseating available.LunchanddinnerMon.-Sat.$$ LuzianneCafe—481GirodSt.,(504)2651972;luziannecafe.com CajunSunshine Beignetsarestuffedwitheggs,bacon, cheeseandhotsauce.Noreservations. Deliveryavailable.Breakfastandlunch

Wed.-Sun $$ MartinWineCellar—714ElmeerAve., Metairie,(504)896-7350;3827Baronne St.,(504)894-7444;martinwine.com The deliservessandwichesandsaladssuchas theSena,withchicken,raisins,bluecheese, pecansandTabascopepperjellyvinaigrette Noreservations.Lunchdaily.$$ Mikimoto—3301S.CarrolltonAve.,(504) 488-1881;mikimotosushi.com—TheSouth Carrolltonrollincludestunatataki,avocado andsnowcrab.Themenualsohasnoodle dishes,teriyakiandmore.Reservations accepted.Deliveryavailable.LunchSun.Fri.,dinnerdaily $$ Mosca’s—4137Highway90West, Westwego,(504)436-8950;moscasrestaurant.com—Thisfamily-styleeatery servesItaliandishesandspecialtiesincluding chickenalagrandeandbakedoystersMosca Reservationsaccepted.DinnerWed.-Sat Cashonly $$$

Mother’sRestaurant 401PoydrasSt., (504)523-9656;mothersrestaurant.net— Thiscounter-servicespotservespo-boys, jambalaya,crawfishetouffee,redbeansand riceandmore.Deliveryavailable.Noreservations.Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily $$ Neyow’sCreoleCafe—3332BienvilleSt., (504)827-5474;neyows.com Themenu includesredbeanswithfriedchickenor porkchops,aswellasseafoodplatters, po-boys,grilledoysters,saladsandmore.No reservations.Lunchdaily,dinnerMon.-Sat., brunchSun.$$

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

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TheOriginalItalianPie—3629PrytaniaSt., (504)766-8912;theoriginalitalianpieuptown.com—TheItalianPiecomboincludes pepperoni,Italiansausage,groundbeef,

mushrooms,onions,bellpepper,blackolives, mozzarellaandhouse-madetomatosauce. Noreservations.Dinnerandlate-night

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OrleansGrapevineWineBar&Bistro 720 OrleansAve.,(504)523-1930;orleansgrapevine.com Thewinebar’smenuincludes Creolepastawithshrimpandandouillein tomatocreamsauce.Reservationsaccepted forlargeparties.Outdoorseatingavailable.

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PalaceCafe—605CanalSt.,(504)523-1661; palacecafe.com ThecontemporaryCreole menuincludescrabmeatcheesecakewith mushroomsandCreolemeunieresauce. Outdoorseatingavailable.Reservations recommended.LunchWed.-Fri.,dinner Wed.-Sun.,brunchSat.-Sun $$$

PeacockRoom—KimptonHotelFontenot,501 TchoupitoulasSt.,(504)324-3073;peacockroomnola.com Blacklentilvadouvancurry comeswithroastedtomatoes,mushrooms andbasmatirice.Reservationsaccepted.

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Rosie’sontheRoof HigginsHotel,480 AndrewHigginsBlvd.,(504)528-1941;higginshotelnola.com/dining Therooftopbarhasa menuofsandwiches,burgersandsmallplates. Noreservations.Dinnerdaily $$ Tableau—616St.PeterSt.,(504)9343463;tableaufrenchquarter.com Pasta bouillabaissefeaturessquidinkmafaldine, littleneckclams,Gulfshrimp,squid,seafood broth,rouilleandherbedbreadcrumbs

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Tacklebox 817CommonSt.,(504)8271651;legacykitchen.com Themenuincludes oysters,anddisheslikeredfishSt.Charleswith garlic-herbbutter,asparagus,mushroomsand crawfishcornbread.Reservationsaccepted. Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily.$$ Theo’sNeighborhoodPizza 1212S. ClearviewParkway,Elmwood,(504) 733-3803;2125VeteransMemorialBlvd., Metairie,(504)510-4282;4024CanalSt., (504)302-1133;4218MagazineSt.,(504) 894-8554;70488Highway21,Covington, (985)234-9420;theospizza.com AMarilynn PotaSupremepieistoppedwithmozzarella, pepperoni,sausage,hamburger,mushrooms, bellpeppersandonions.Therealsoaresalads, sandwichesandmore.Deliveryavailable LunchanddinnerTue.-Sat.$

Tito’sCeviche&Pisco 1433St.CharlesAve., (504)354-1342;5015MagazineSt.,(504) 267-7612;titoscevichepisco.com—Peruvian lomosaltadofeaturesbeefsauteedwith onions,tomatoes,cilantro,soysauceand pisco,servedwithfriedpotatoesandrice OutdoorseatingavailableonMagazineStreet. Deliveryavailable.Reservationsaccepted. LunchanddinnerMon.-Sat.,brunchSun.$$$ TheVintage 3121MagazineSt.,(504) 324-7144;thevintagenola.com Themenu includesbeignets,flatbreadsandaveggie sandwichwithavocado,onions,arugula,red pepperandpepperjackcheese.Noreservations.Deliveryandoutdoorseatingavailable Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily $$ ZhangBistro—1141DecaturSt.,(504)8268888;zhangbistronola.com—Themenuof ChineseandThaidishesincludesaSzechuan HotWokwithachoiceofchicken,beef, shrimportofuwithonions,bellpeppers, cauliflower,jalapenosandspicysauce. Reservationsaccepted.Lunchanddinner Thu.-Tue.$$

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BrentFaiyaz

BrentFaiyazhasbuiltafollowing withhispolished,high-pitched vocalsandassureddelivery.Ifthat wasn’tenoughtopropellastsummer’srelease,“Wasteland,”toNo. 2ontheBillboard200albumchart ontheweekofitsrelease,afew guestfeaturesmighthavehelped. TommyRichmanopensat 8p.m.Tuesday,Aug.22,at OrpheumTheater.Findtickets viaorpheumnola.com.

WeyesBlood

NatalieLauraMeringhasfolloweddifferentmusesindifferent projects,includingnoiserockand experimentalsounds.Herlasttwo albums,includinglastfall’s“Andin theDarkness,HeartsAglow,”were releasedbySubPopandfeatureher richvocalsonsoftrockandindiepop tunes.At8p.m.Wednesday,Aug. 23,atTheJoyTheater.Findtickets viathejoytheater.com.

NewOrleansSaints vs.HoustonTexans

TheNewOrleansSaintsconclude thepreseasonschedulewithagame againsttheHoustonTexansinthe CaesarsSuperdome.Gametimeis7 p.m.Sunday,Aug.27.Findtickets vianeworleanssaints.com.

SirRichardBishop

GuitaristRichardBishopformed SunCityGirlswithbrotherAlan BishopandCharlesGocher,and thegroupreleasedmorethan50 albumsofexperimentalrock andimprovisation.Asasolo artist,he’scontinuedhisexplorations,eschewinggenresand labels.Localsinger-songwriter ThomasDollbaumandguitaristRob Cambrealsoperform.At8p.m. Wednesday,Aug.23,atSantosBar. Findticketsviasantosbar.com.

JulieOdell

Thesinger-songwriterreleased herdebutalbum“AutumnEve” lastyearandalreadyhasmostof hernextalbumwritten.She’sin towntofilmamusicvideo,directed byherJellySistersbandmate TifLamson,whohasalsobeen drummingonShaniaTwain’stour Tosupportthevideo,Odellplaysa showatBJ’sThursday,Aug.24,at

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PeterHarrisandtheO.G.’s BassistPeterHarrisleadsseveral differentjazzlineupsthroughout theweekattheBayouBaratthe PontchartrainHotel.Beginningat 7:30p.m.Tuesday,Aug.22,he’s joinedbyaheavyweightlineup ofdrummerStantonMooreof Galactic,pianistOscarRossignoli andsaxophonistTonyDagradi.On Friday,Aug.25,saxophonistWes

“Warmdaddy”Anderson,aveteran oftheWyntonMarsalisSeptet,joins Harris.Visitbayoubarneworleans comfordetails.

BooksforBrews

OneBookNewOrleanshosts adonationdriveforLouisiana Books2PrisonersatFaubourg Brewery.Ticketsforfreebeerwillbe exchangedforpaperbackbooksin thegenresofhistory,biographyand memoir.From2-5p.m.Saturday, Aug.26.Visitfaubourgbrewery.com fordetails.

CuttingEdgeconference

TheannualCuttingEdgeconferencefeaturesseminarsonvarious musicbusinessandlawtopics,as wellassongwritingsessionsand performances.Thereareshowcasesfeaturingvisitingartistsat theHouseofBluesfrom6p.m tomidnightThursday,Aug.24 Businessandlawseminarsare attheInterContinentalHotel

TheNewOrleansJazzMuseum hostssomeofthesongwritingand creativesessions.EventsrunAug. 24-26.Formoreinformation,visit cuttingedgenola.com.

FrankieValli

Atalmost90,FrankieValliisa manforallseasons.WiththeFour Seasons,hereleasedhitsincluding “Can’tTakeMyEyesOffofYou,” “Sherry,”“December,1963,” “BigGirlsDon’tCry”andmany more.Theband’snameandlineup havechangedthroughthedecades, andValliisthesoleoriginalmember.At8p.m.Friday,Aug.25,at SaengerTheatre.Findtickets atsaengernola.com.

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MONDAY21

BAMBOULAS—TheRugcutters,1:15pm; TheMelataun’s,5:30pm;EdWillsBlues 4Sale,9pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— MatineeAllStarBand,12:30pm;Lee FloydandThunderboltTrio,5pm; RichardScottandFriends,8pm

TUESDAY22

BAMBOULAS—TheVillians,1:15pm; JoeGeliniBand,5:30pm;AndyJForest Blues,9pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB—

Richard"Piano"Scott,1pm;ColinMyers, 5pm;Fritzel'sAllStarBand,8pm

ORPHEUMTHEATER—Brent Faiyaz,8pm

THERABBITHOLE—RebirthBrass Band,10pm

WEDNESDAY23

BAMBOULAS Walkerandthe3Finger Slingers,1:15pm;JohnSaavedra,5:30 pm;RouleandtheQueen,9pm

BLUENILE NewBreedBrass Band,9:30pm

CAFENEGRIL—ColinDavisandNight People,9pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— Richard"Piano"Scott,1pm;Bourbon StreetStars,5pm;Fritzel'sAllStar Band,8pm

HARDROCKCAFENEWORLEANS— TerryMcDermottwithMattBartels,8pm

JOYTHEATER—WeyesBlood,8pm

NEWORLEANSJAZZMUSEUM—The OriginalRoyalPlayersBrassBand,2pm

SANTOS—SirRichardBishop,8pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE Funkin'ItUp withBigSam,7:30pm

THURSDAY24

BAMBOULAS—SigridandZigZags, 1:15pm;CristinaKaminisandtheMix, 5:30pm;WolfeJohn’sBlues,9pm

BLUENILE—WhereY'atBrass Band,9pm

CAFENEGRIL—SierraGreenandtheSoul Machine,10pm

FOURSEASONSHOTEL BrandenLewis Trio,4pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB

Richard"Piano"Scott,12:30pm;Doyle

Cooper,2:30pm;JohnSaavedra,5pm; Fritzel'sAllStarBand,8pm

PEACOCKROOM,HOTELFONTENOT— DaLovebirdswithRobinBarnesandPat Casey,8pm

ROCK'N'BOWL—RustyMetoyer&the ZydecoKrush,8pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE Brass-AHolics,7:30pm

FRIDAY25

BAMBOULAS TheJaywalkers,11am; FullyDressedPoBoys,2:15pm;Les GetrexandCreoleCookin,6:30pm; Bettisand3rdDegreeBrassBand,10pm

BLUENILE—TheCaesarBrothers, 8pm;KermitRuffinsandtheBarbecue Swingers,11pm

BLUENILEBALCONYROOM—Trumpet Slim&BrassFlavor,10pm

CAFENEGRIL—HigherHeights,10pm

CARROLLTONSTATION Hello Darling,8:30pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB

—Richard"Piano"Scott,12:30pm; PritchettBand,2:30pm;LeeFloydand ThunderboltTrio,6pm;Fritzel'sAllStar Band,9pm

HARDROCKCAFENEWORLEANS— GreggHill,10pm

NOLABREWINGTAPROOM—Loose Cattle,6pm

ROCK'N'BOWL BagofDonuts,8:30pm

THESAENGERTHEATRE —FrankieValli andtheFourSeasons,8pm

TIPITINA'S—RawDeal:ATributeto Earth,WindandFire,Anjelika"Jelly" Joseph,9pm

SATURDAY26

BAMBOULAS—Youse,11am;New OrleansSwingingGypsies,2:15pm; JohnnyMastro,6:30pm;Paggy Prine,10pm

BLUENILE—GeorgeBrownBand,8pm; AmigosDoSamba,11pm

CAFENEGRIL JasonNevilleFunkySoul Bandft.1stLadyofFunk,6pm;Sierra GreenandtheSoulMachine,10pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB Richard"Piano"Scott,12:30pm; SteveDetroy,2:30pm;LeeFloydand ThunderboltTrio,6pm;Fritzel’sAllStar Band,9pm

IPCASINORESORT—Ginuwine,8pm

JEFFERSONPERFORMINGARTS

CENTER—BlackJacketSymphony,8pm

JOSEPHINEESTELLE ATripThrough Italy:PastaMaking&WineTasting,2pm

NOLABREWINGTAPROOM DrLo FaberwithJakeEckert,6pm

ROCK'N'BOWL—RougeKrewe,8:30pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE—TheNayoJones Experience,9pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE TheNayoJones Experience,7:30pm

THERABBITHOLE—TechnoClubft HerbChristioher,RyanDeffes,AriAtari, DavidColeman,11pm

THREEMUSES MiaBorders,5pm

TIPITINA'S 28YearsofSonVolt, AndersParker,9pm

SUNDAY27

BAMBOULAS—EricMorelandKinda Blue,1:15pm;BigEasyBrawlers,5:30 pm;EdWillsBlues4Sale,9pm

BKHISTORICHOUSEANDGARDENS

PaulSanchez&Friends,6pm

BLUENILE TheBakedPotatoes,8pm

CAFENEGRIL VegasCola,9pm

FRITZEL'SEUROPEANJAZZCLUB— JoeKennedy,2pm;MarlaDixon,5pm; Fritzel'sAllStarBand,8pm

HOWLIN'WOLF —Hot8Brass Band,10:30pm

ROCK'N'BOWL—PaulVariscoandthe Milestones,4:30pm

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Kruelintentions

byJakeClapp

THELASTFEWYEARS,NEWORLEANSBORNRAPPERSPOPPYHAND

504ICYGRLhavebeenbuildingup KrewedaLabel,aprojectfueled bytechnicolorvibesandpsychedelicaesthetics.Formerlycalled 504Exotics,Kreweistheiroutletfor music,showsandeventslikeaNew Orleanscreatormeet-upandtheir 4/20EasterEggHunt.

Theyalsorecentlystartedupa ghostkitcheninLosAngeles,where thelifeandbusinesspartnershave anapartmentwhilesplittingtime betweentheWestCoastand NewOrleans.

OnFriday,Aug.25,PoppyHand

504IcyGrlwillhostandperform duringthethirdeditionofoneof KrewedaLabel’stentpoleevents, KruelSummer,attheToulouse Theatre.Thelineupalsoincludesking ofbounceHaSizzle,FlagboyGizof theWildTchoupitoulasandrapperLil IcebergalongwithDJsetsbyLegatron PrimeandDJFTK.

KruelSummer“isaboutpreserving thecultureandpreservingoriginal trendsetters,”Poppysays.“Just keepittowhereyoucouldlookat itandsay,‘OK,thisisNewOrleans [hip-hop].’”

Poppygrewupwithauniqueviewof NewOrleansraphistory:He’srelated toLilWayneandgottowatchasthe prolificartist’scareerexploded.

BorninNewOrleansEastandraised inthe9thWardandSlidell,Poppynaturallyhadanearclosetohip-hopfrom anearlyage.ButseeingLilWayne whosedaughterisPoppy’sfirstcousin —findmassivesuccessmadePoppy wanttopursuemusic,too.Hestarted writinghisownlyricsasayoungteen, inspiredbyotherCashMoneyrappers likeJuvenileandBirdman,andworking onhisownmusic

Aroundwhenhewas17,Poppywas catchingupwithWayneataskateboardingeventthestarwashosting inconnectionwithhisannualLil WeezyAnaFest.Poppydroppedthat hewasworkingonhisownrapcareer, andWaynetookaninterest.

“Hewaslike,‘Man,what!You’ve gottosendmethemusic.I’mgonna flyyoutoMiami,’”saysPoppy,who’s now26.“Andthat’sprettymuchit.”

PoppysentsomesongstoWayne, includingafewtrackswithhischildhoodfriendandfellowrapperYaj, andtheYoungMoneyfounder wasimpressed.HesignedPoppy andYajtogetherin2017astheduo ViceVersa.Theysoonaftermoved

atKruelSummer3.0on Aug.25atToulouseTheatre.

toLosAngelesandjoinedWayne ontour

Poppylearned“asenseofperfection,”fromhistimeworkingwith Wayne.“Yougottakeepupwiththe music,”hesays.“Yougottobeinthe studioallthetime,tryingtomake yourlyricsandyoursongsbetter.

[Wayne]taughtmeyoucanworkon asongforthreeyears.Sometimesit cantakefiveminutes,andsometimes itcantakeforever.It’sjustasenseof perfectingyourcraft.”

ViceVersareleasedamixtape, “Backwoods&BigShots,”whichis heavywithNewOrleansfeatures, includingYoungJuveandLilSoulja Slim.Theduoguestedontrackswith Wayne,buttheyeventuallydecidedto pursuesolowork,Poppysays.

ThelastfewyearshaveseenPoppy carvinghisownpathalongsidehis partner504IcyGrl.He’snowreleased twoalbums,“VoodooBaby”and “WhereYaHead@,”aswellasa handfulofEPsandsinglesthatare soakedinNewOrleansbutcarry WestCoastinfluenceshe’spickedup inLosAngeles

OnAug.25,Poppyand504IcyGrl willdropanewcollaboration.“Weare tryingtobringtheoldcultureintoour culture,”hesays.“It’sallaboutoldschoolNewOrleansbeats.It’sparty music,andit’sbopmusic.I’moutfor theweekendmusic.”

KruelSummer3.0startsat

9p.m.Friday,Aug.25,atToulouse Theatre.Ticketsare$20via toulousetheatre.com.

PoppyHco-hostsandperforms

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Elephantwrangling

byWillCoviello

RUSTON,INNORTHERN LOUISIANA,ISNOTTHEFIRST NAMETHATCOMESTOMIND whenonethinksofmusicfrom Louisiana.Butinthe1980s, itwasthelaunchingpadfora groupofmusicianswhoseindie rockbands,thoughtheymoved elsewhere,wouldstaylinked bytheirbuzzyrecordlabel,The Elephant6RecordingCo

Thelabelreleasedalbums beginningintheearly1990sby TheApplesinStereo,Neutral MilkHotel,TheOliviaTremor Controlandothers.Thosebandsare associatedwithmusicscenesfrom othercities,notablyApplesinDenver andtherestinAthens,Georgia,which hadalreadyproducedR.E.M.,The B-52sandothers

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Thedocumentary“TheElephant6 RecordingCo.”profilesthelabelandthe bands,andtracesahandfuloftheband memberstotheirhighschoolfriendshipsinRuston.It’sagooddocumentaryaboutthebands’lifespansfromthe late1980sthroughtheearly2010s,but it’salsoagreatportraitofwhatmakes asmall-townmusicsceneblossominto somethingbigger.

Thefilmismostfocusedonthe charismaticRobertSchneider,who leftRustontoattendcollegeinDenver, whereheco-foundedApplesinStereo. Meanwhile,hisfriendsJeffMangum, BillDossandWillHartmovedtoAthens andformedOliviaTremorControl. MangumalsoformedNeutralMilk Hotel,whichhadapredecessorin Ruston.Itreleaseditsdebutalbum,“On AveryIsland,”onElephant6.

ThoughRustonishometoLouisiana TechandGramblingStateUniversityis nearby,itdidn’thavemuchofamusic scene.Schneiderandhisfriendshung outatanarcadeandarecordstore, andtheymessedaroundwithold instruments.Butwhen4-and8-track recordingequipmentbecameaffordableinthe1980s,theygothooked. Theyplayedlo-fi,psychedelicrock,and theyfoundwaystomakethemostof 4-tracks

BythetimetheyleftRuston,ithad becomeastopoverfortouringbands ontheirwaytoorfromNewOrleans, thoughtheshowswereusuallyin houseswherethefriendslived.

DirectorChadStockfleth,whois basedinNewOrleans,interviews plentyoftheRustonmusiciansand othersfromthethreescenes,including AndrewRiegerofElfPower,Kevin BarnesfromofMontrealandmore.

Thereareafewcelebrityappearances, includingactorElijahWoodandcomedianandactorDavidCross,whowere fansofthelabel.

Thefilmbenefitsfromplentyofold footage,muchofitbeforetheageof smartphones.Theoldconcertand homevideomakes1990sactionlookat leastadecadeormoreolder

WhileSchneiderdelvesintohisearly makeshiftrecordingandtinkering inRustonandDenver,thefilmalso capturesthelifestylesideofmusic scenes.Schneiderandbandmatesfrom Applessharedsupercheaplivingspaces inDenver,buttheAthenssceneseems inparttheproductofcheaprentsand bandmateslivingandpracticingin dilapidatedhouseswherelandlordsand neighborsdidn’tcomplainaboutmusic goingtill4a.m

Also,musicianscouldsurviveon part-timejobs,andtherewasalotof socialoverlapwithartistsandother creatives.There’sanamusingscene withanall-womenband,namedDixie BloodMustache,makingexperimental musicbyplayingappliancesandkitchen utensils.Friendships,potluckdinners andsocialeventsbecamecatalystsfor bandsformingandperforming.

Thelabelstartedinanorganicbut haphazardmanner,withazine-likecatalogueandfriendsrunningitoutoftheir home.Itwasabitmoreprofessionalby thetimeRollingStoneandothermusic publicationsstartedwritingaboutit, thoughtherearedifferentaccountsof thelabel’sfounding.Thefilmcaptures thecharmandindustryofmanyofthe musicians,bandsandsceneswhileit wasbuildingtothatpoint.

“TheElephant6RecordingCo.” opensAug.25atZeitgeist Theatre&Lounge.

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REGRESSION ANALYSIS

By Frank A. Longo

ACROSS

1Outermost layers

9Most current

15Tips, as one’s hat

20“Yes, it’s obvious”

21Artemis’ twin

22Bow missile

23TNIOPWEIV

25Gaze

26Web selling

27Joking sort

28Stew globule

302021 U.S. Open champion Raducanu

31Bern’s river

33“Auld Lang —”

35TNEMPIUQE

39Rely on 421998 Masters champion Mark

44Beach sites

45HTWORG

50Eases

51“Ex’s & —” (2014 Elle King hit)

52Toronto loc.

53Ruby and garnet

57Large crucifix

58PDQ cousin

60Scale amts.

61Creepy

62Stew or coffee holder

64DOIREP

69Sweet bun

73Minor error

74Was a threat to

75POLFPILF

78“My Gal —” (classic song)

79S-shaped moldings

80Fizzle out

81Not at all firm

83Has no entity

87Belgian river

88Part of SPF

89Grayish hue

92Ebb

94ECNADIUG

97— Harum (“A Whiter Shade of Pale” band)

101 Truly loves

1[not my error]

2GI tour gp.

3She played Frigga in 2011’s “Thor”

4Sci-fi bounty hunter Boba

5Razor brand

6Spiced teas

7Prematurely

8Pigs’ place

9California wine area

10Monument inscription

11Finished first

12NFLer Apple

13Skiing locale

14Printer ink

15Wagner’s “— Rheingold”

16Big name in taco shells

17Encloses in a border

18Layout

19Vows

24“You one!”

29Sporty scarf

31Doing battle

32Retort to “Am not!”

34Says “OK” to nonverbally

36Long stretches

37U-Haul unit

38Long stretch

40“Five-card” or “seven-card” game

41Erstwhile flight inits.

43Prefix with skeleton

46Christie of mysteries

47Dwelling place: Abbr

48“Licence to Kill”

actress Talisa

49“To recap ...”

53Take revenge

54Stonestreet of “Modern Family”

55Light coin

56Bird feed bit

59Throb

60Brown songbirds

61Poet St. Vincent Millay

63“Love Me, I’m a Liberal” singer Phil

65J. Cole’s music

66“Consider This” network

67“— recall ...”

68Curl up cozily

69Guy into hip-hop, in old slang

70Tattered garb

71Slush Puppie alternative

72Finish

76Prehistoric beast, in brief

77Simple card game

82Not at all near

84Safe to take a dip in, say

85Tennis player Osaka

86Jazz pianist McCoy

88Break up

89Page or gofer

90Exit angrily

91 Majesty

93Kind of PC screen

94Comic punch response

95Devoid of joy

96Indoor design

97China pieces

98Cover again, as a gift

99In recent days

100 Diagnostic med. image

104 Lawmen Wyatt and Virgil