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Vale of secrecy A ‘Welcome to Night Vale’ live show returns to Civic Theatre

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P H OTO B Y HU N T ER C A N N I N G

FRI. MARCH 1 | The costumed Krewe of OAK and a brass band ramble on their Riverbend pub crawl/parade with the theme “Under Cover for the Big Bust.” The parade departs Oak Street from the Maple Leaf Bar at 8 p.m.

Meg Bashwiner performs as Deb, “the sentient patch of haze,” in “Welcome to Night Vale.”

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FRI. MARCH 1 | With her smooth lyrical style, it’s no surprise rapper Fatimah Nyeema Warner, who performs as Noname, is a veteran of the slam poetry scene in her native Chicago. She released her debut album “Room 25” in September, a polished follow-up to 2016 mixtape “Telefone.” Elton opens at 9 p.m. at Joy Theater.

PODCASTS AREN’T KNOWN FOR CHASE SCENES, but anything can

happen in a live show.

Meg Bashwiner, who plays Deb, the “sentient patch of haze,” and Proverb Lady in “Welcome to Night Vale,” teases that there is physical comedy in the podcast’s latest touring live show, “A Spy in the Desert,” which is at the Civic Theatre Feb. 27.

“For a podcast, there’s a lot of physical comedy,” she says from New York. “Symphony Sanders and I ham it up (in ‘Spy in the Desert’). There’s a chase scene with some pretty high heels.”

Night Vale is a small town in the southwestern U.S. beset by apocalyptic disasters, supernatural phenomena and conspiracies.

The podcast is presented as a broadcast of Night Vale’s radio station. Host Cecil Palmer (voiced

by Cecil Baldwin) delivers breaking news and community service announcements, and there are ads, weather breaks and more. Horrendous events such as holes opening in the sky and cryptic figures lurking around the library or a parking lot are hourly occurrences in the town.

In the last touring show, “All Hail,” the supernatural Glow Cloud took over the town. In “A Spy in the Desert,” a new figure arrives.

“There is an intruder into Night Vale who is a master of secrets and master of disguise, and Cecil is trying to get in touch with this person,” Bashwiner says. “This person goes by the name ‘The Mink.’ Cecil’s mission is to find The Mink, and Tamika tries to find The Mink on behalf of Cecil.”

The mysteries and absurdities of Night Vale have propelled the podcast through 145 episodes, and creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor have spun off a bestselling novel, books of episode scripts, cryptic bumper stickers and more.

TUE. FEB. 26 | Bandleader Will Toledo has revisited past projects before, but Car Seat Headrest’s reconsidered and re-recorded 2018 version (on Matador) of the self-released 2011 original, “Twin Fantasy,” shows the indie band mastering shimmery pop and upbeat rockers. Naked Giants opens at 9 p.m. at Tipitina’s.

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But since it debuted in 2012, times have changed.

“I do ‘Good Morning Night Vale,’ which is (a podcast of) us looking back at old episodes in the archive,” Bashwiner says. “But these things are actually happening now. This political satire is the real world now. There’s the mayoral campaign, which was between Hiram McDaniels, the literal five-headed dragon, and the Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home. It’s like word-for-word the Trump-Hillary election, but it was written in 2013. Things we thought would be outrageous and outlandish five years ago are now a reality.”

The satire has always been entertainment, and about people, not politics, Bashwiner says. Several of the founders and original performers were members of the theater company Neo-Futurists. Every week, the company presents 30 or more plays in an hour.

While still loosely involved with the Neo-Futurists, Bashwiner is the tour manager for Night Vale and a few other podcasts on the Night Vale platform. She warms up live show

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SAT.-SUN. MARCH 2-3 | Big Freedia headlines two Carnival weekend shows. New Orleans-born rapper Pell and KP perform Saturday.

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crowds with 10 minutes of comedy and introduction, performs as Deb and closes the show and podcasts with a proverb.

“A Spy in the Desert” also features Baldwin, Symphony Sanders as rebellious teenager Tamika Flynn, music by Disparition and Dane Terry as the radio station’s “weather.” Terry also has a podcast on the Night Vale platform called “Dreamboy,” and he’ll perform his own cabaret set at the Civic Theatre. The show also includes a stranger that the cast doesn’t know. An audience member will get to play a major role, Bashwiner says.

Quintron & Miss Pussycat MON. MAR. 4 | Drum Buddy- and Weather Warlock-inventor Quintron and his puppeteer partner Miss Pussycat lead their annual Lundi Gras throwdown. They’re joined by bounce rapper Katey Red, Seattle glam-folk rocker Scott Yoder and DJ Michael Bateman. At 9 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

Rancho de la Lunatics and Hickoids MON. MARCH 4 | Rancho de la Luna studio co-founder and stoner-rock wrangler Dave Catching’s Rancho de la Lunatics are joined by Texas cowpunk outfit Hickoids for a Lundi Gras show. Gools opens at 10 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

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the former New Orleans Saints tackle who now is CEO of Port Orleans Brewing Company, recently presented $26,895 to Steve Gleason and his Team Gleason Foundation. The money was raised by outlets that sell Port Orleans’ Gleason IPA beer, which was developed in conjunction with Gleason. Team Gleason is a nonprofit that supports people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Gleason was diagnosed with ALS in 2011.

Nikki Leali,

a student at Ursuline Academy and longtime volunteer with Friends of the New Orleans Public Library, will receive the Prudential Spirit of Community Award at a ceremony in Washington D.C. in May. Leali created the “Crescent City Reading Buddies” club, which pairs middle school students with younger kids to encourage reading. The group meets at the Rosa Keller Library in Broadmoor. Leali will receive a silver medallion and $1,000 for her efforts.

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recently scored worst in the union in a state-by-state U.S. citizenship survey conducted by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. The foundation asked 20 basic questions about American history to 41,000 people, and 73 percent of Louisiana respondents received an F (59 percent or less). Only 19 percent got a passing grade (70 percent or above correct). The highest scoring state was Vermont, with only 47 percent of Vermonters failing.

The percentage of Louisianans with the knowledge not to fail the U.S. citizenship test, according to a new survey by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation.

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WWL-TV chief meteorologist Carl Arredondo responds to questions about his retirement at the station’s studio in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019.

Arredondo is retiring due to an eye disease called retinitis pigmentosa.

ARREDONDO TO STEP DOWN THIS WEEK DUE TO VISION PROBLEMS Carl Arredondo, WWL-TV’s chief meteorologist and a fixture on the Louisiana weather forecast scene for 28 years, will retire March 1 due to vision problems, the station announced last week.

Arredondo has been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a genetic disease that damages photoreceptors in the eye. According to the National Eye Institute, “In the late stages of RP ... people tend to lose more of the visual field, developing tunnel vision. They may have difficulty performing essential tasks of daily living such as reading, driving, walking without assistance, or recognizing faces and objects.”

Arredondo already is a board member of the Louisiana Lighthouse [for the Blind] and said in a story posted by WWL-TV that he would be working with the Lighthouse to raise awareness of RP. Arredondo was a multiple winner of “Best Local Weathercaster” in Gambit’s Best of New Orleans annual poll, and has been honored by the Associated Press and the New Orleans Press Club.

WWL-TV’s other meteorologists include Alexandra Cranford, Chris Franklin and Dave Nussbaum. The station did not announce a new chief meteorologist.

“Only one in three Americans (36 percent) can actually pass a multiple choice test consisting of items taken from the U.S. citizenship test,” the Foundation announced in a statement announcing its results. Only 15 percent of American adults knew when the U.S. Constitution was written in a multiple-choice question, and 25 percent didn’t know freedom of speech was guaranteed under the First Amendment.

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Cantrell commends law enforcement performance in downtown shooting After a Feb. 17 shooting in downtown New Orleans — in which five people were hit by bullets one block from Canal Street just before 6:45 p.m., and seven people were killed in various incidents over the weekend — Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a statement today commending law enforcement.

Cantrell also sought to calm those who might be worried about violence during the Mardi Gras season: “I want to assure all of our residents and our guests that we are well-coordinated, well-trained and ready for Carnival, and that we will not allow this ugliness to mar our celebration or to endanger our people.”

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Largest fire in recent New Orleans history claims historic St. Charles home New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) firefighters battled a seven-alarm blaze at a historic home in the 2500 block of St. Charles Avenue Feb. 20.

The 150-year-old mansion, the home to several kings and queens of Carnival, was in danger of collapse Wednesday morning, NOFD Superintendent Timothy McConnell said.

The fire was brought under control by 1:45 p.m., but the mansion’s three residents lost their home. No injuries were reported. One woman was in the house when the fire broke out; she was able to get out of the building unharmed.

It is the largest fire in New Orleans since a six-alarm blaze resulted in the partial collapse of two buildings on Canal Street in 2016, McConnell said.

At 7:44 a.m. a 911 call reporting “flames visible” in the single-family dwelling, according to an NOFD news release. The first New Orleans Fire Department company arrived on the scene at 7:48 a.m. finding the three-story mansion at 2525 St. Charles Ave. with flames and heavy smoke coming from the first floor and basement area from the home.

About 85 firefighters and 26 firetrucks responded on Wednesday.

At one point on Wednesday morning, McDonnell said, a car blocking a fire hydrant hindered their ability to get water to the home.

One NOFD member was assisted from the fire building after he became disoriented, an NOFD press release said. He was evaluated on the scene by New Orleans Emergency Services personnel before returning to his company. One other firefighter stepped through the floor boards but was able to evacuate

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ment sources as Reginald Romero Bursey. Bursey was shot by unspecified law enforcement officials and subsequently died. The five bystanders struck by bullets survived.

Cantrell’s statement said, in part, “In the wake of last night’s tragic events, it is important that we acknowledge and understand the work our New Orleans Police Department is doing to keep our people safe. Far from being ‘the Wild West’, our City sleeps under the protection of an interconnected web of law enforcement agencies whose effectiveness is on display every day.

“Our hearts go out to the victims wounded last night, two of whom required surgery. We are closely monitoring the victims and staying in contact with their families. They matter. Their lives matter. Investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing.”

himself safely from the building; he was uninjured.

All residents of the 2511 St. Charles condominiums will be temporarily displaced until the building’s alarm system can be reset or replaced.

The destroyed home is a Queen Anne style mansion known as the Montgomery-Grace home and as the Morris-Downman home. Records indicate the house was built by architect Henry Howard before 1865, according to the Preservation Resource Center. It’s not the first time during this century that a fire has broken out in the home. A June 2007 attic blaze required a renovation to the home’s formal dining room, the PRC reports.

One of the houses where the king of Carnival traditionally stops to toast on Mardi Gras, the house has a long history with the Rex Organization, going back at least to 1907, when its owner Charles H. Downman reigned as Rex. The day after the fire, Rex Organization officials said this year’s parade would stop at the house in tribute.

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‘Krewe of Chad’ back on Orleans Avenue Nearly two weeks before the Krewe of Endymion was set to roll, people already were spray-painting the neutral ground on Orleans Avenue in Mid-City, “claiming their spots” for the parade. (Some have nicknamed them the Krewe of Chad, in tribute to the man who spray-painted his claim under that handle a few years back.)

At a press conference announcing city preparations for Mardi Gras, Parks and Parkways Director Ann E. Macdonald said the city would be removing any tarps, ladders and other placeholders from sidewalks and neutral grounds, and also cautioned against using spray paint to claim space.

Joe Giarrusso III represents City Council District A, which encompasses much of Endymion’s Mid-City route. Asked if he was aware of the spray painting, he joked, “Ah, you mean the Krewe of Chad?”

Tarps and ladders can be hauled away by Parks & Parkways, but spray paint is another matter. Can the city do anything about this?

“The city can do something about it,” Giarrusso said, “but how much can they do or not do is up to them. There are a million things that happen during Mardi Gras, and there are a lot of other priorities. I think the message is, ‘Look, we need to be respectful of everybody. We don’t spray the neutral ground for anything else. This shouldn’t be the one time of year we take special liberties.’ ”

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COMMENTARY

Donald Trump — America’s Rex? ON LUNDI GRAS, MAYOR LATOYA CANTRELL will do as

many New Orleans mayors have done before her: ceremonially turn the city over to Rex, the king of New Orleans Carnival. Rex, a benevolent ruler, will do as he’s done before: declare 24 hours of revelry, command his subjects to put aside work for a day and free children from the tyranny of school.

Of course, on Ash Wednesday, Rex’s rule and all the mischief that goes with it will end, and it’ll be back to business in New Orleans.

Would that Louisiana’s Republican U.S. senators and congressmen take a leaf from that tradition. Their obeisance to President Donald Trump — America’s self-proclaimed Rex — shows no sign of ending.

The latest example is the president’s declaration of a national emergency in order to shift billions of taxpayer dollars

from the Pentagon to construct his Mexican border wall.

During his presidential campaign, Trump repeatedly promised that Mexico, not American taxpayers, would pay for the wall. That broken promise aside, he had every opportunity to fund his wall during the first two years of his presidency — when Republicans controlled both halls of Congress. Despite no wall funding, the president decreed no national emergency. Now that Democrats control the House, he declares an emergency and proposes cuts in Pentagon funding to pay for the wall — circumventing Congress and the Constitution.

Louisiana’s GOP senators and congressmen, who have consistently bowed and scraped before this president as if he were a monarch, once again appear unwilling to chal-

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lenge him — even as he gelds them by diminishing their constitutional authority.

“It’s not my preferred choice, but I’m going to support the president,” U.S. Sen. John Neely Kennedy said. “He will be exercising powers that Congress has given him, so this business about, ‘Well, it’s unprecedented, and it circumvents Congress,’ Congress gave him the power.”

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy hasn’t been that specific, but he has voiced support for a border wall and introduced legislation

that would pay for it through various means.

The wall may be politically popular in deep-red Louisiana, but national polls consistently show most Americans oppose both its construction and this fake national emergency. The real “emergency” here is Congress delegating its constitutional budget-writing authority to the executive branch and shirking its duty to be a check on presidential excesses.In one sense, though, the president is right: There is a national border emergency — at our

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Last week, Janet Napolitano, former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, wrote an editorial for Politico debunking Trump’s claim of an immigration crisis and the need for a wall, concluding, accurately, “More Americans have died or been displaced by extreme weather events related to climate change since 2001 than by terrorists, foreign or domestic. If Trump wants to build a wall to make America safe, he should start with a seawall.”

There’s no guarantee that in the future an imperious President Trump won’t try to divert federal wetlands funding to build his wall. Should that happen, would Louisiana’s GOP senators and congressmen finally object? Or would they just continue hailing their king?

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New Orleans City Council’s potential re-examination of a controversial power plant in New Orleans East, I opined in this newspaper’s January 22 edition that council members were poised to do something even dumber than Entergy New Orleans’ (ENO’s) incredibly dumb astroturfing debacle. The headline summed up my take: “Dumb and dumber: ENO and the Council?”

I take it back.

Well, not the part about ENO being dumb for paying actors to feign support for the gas-fired plant, known as the New Orleans Power Station (NOPS). I meant every word of that. But I do take back calling the council “dumber.”

On February 21, after two boisterous public hearings, the council voted 7-0 to let construction of the plant proceed — with lots of new conditions. That was a wise move.

As I noted in my column of February 5, ENO’s PR stunt turned out to be a boon to council members (and ratepayers). The council used its newfound leverage to impose major sanctions against ENO and additional restrictions on NOPS. Among them: • A $5 million fine, which ENO cannot pass on to ratepayers. The money will help fund improvements in New Orleans East and at the Sewerage and Water Board, which has its own power issues.

• ENO must bear all costs of the council’s investigation and hearings related to the astroturfing scandal.

Those costs, like the $5 million fine, must be absorbed by ENO’s stockholders.

• ENO must get council approval for any costs beyond NOPS’ $210 million projected price tag.

• ENO must hire an independent environmental firm to test NOPS emissions every quarter and report all findings to the council.

• ENO must accelerate upgrades

to its flagging distribution system and its investments in renewable energy sources (read: solar) and give detailed reports to the council on both fronts. (In separate actions against ENO, the council can impose additional fines if the utility fails to meet council-imposed benchmarks on these items.)

• ENO must incorporate “any commercially available technologies” into NOPS to enhance its efficiency, environmental safety and cost effectiveness as soon as they become available.

Those additional conditions greatly improve what was already a step in the right direction. NOPS will be New Orleans’ only local source of significant electrical power. Together with distribution system upgrades, the plant will reduce the risk of outages during extreme weather events and times of peak demand.

ENO clearly was the big loser in this fight, but it wasn’t the only loser. Sad to say, the Alliance for Affordable Energy, which for years played a significant role in setting local regulatory policy, vastly overplayed its hand. The group (along with others) adopted an all-or-nothing strategy of opposing the plant at all costs. It also spread grossly misleading claims that NOPS posed an imminent, and egregious, environmental danger.

In doing so, the Alliance convinced many in the city’s Vietnamese-American community that NOPS would poison their children and grandchildren. That’s simply not true, but many still believe it.

Going forward, both ENO and the Alliance have a lot of work to do to regain the council’s (and the public’s) trust.

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REAL RESULTS. BROCATO LAW FIRM, PLC Hey Blake, Now that we’re officially in Mardi Gras mode, I’m curious — what was the route of the first Rex parade?

Dear reader,

The first Rex parade on Feb. 13, 1872 was a monumental event in the history of New Orleans Carnival, but it looked very little like the parade we know today. Rex, the first organized day parade in Carnival, was formed after Reconstruction as a way of attracting visitors to the city. It coincided with the visit to New Orleans of the Russian Grand Duke Alexis Alexandrovich Romanoff, who reviewed the first parade from Gallier Hall.

In their history of Rex, “If Ever I Cease to Love: One Hundred Years of Rex 1872-1971,” historians Charles L. “Pie” Dufour and Leonard V. Huber detail the route of that first parade. It began on Canal Street before turning onto Royal Street and traveling through the French Quarter to Esplanade Avenue. From Esplanade, it traveled to Rampart Street then back to Canal again. It traveled up Canal to St. Charles Avenue, passing in front of

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In the 19th century, Rex paraded with a live ox as the Boeuf Gras. Today the Boeuf Gras is a float.

Gallier Hall (which was then City Hall).

From St. Charles, the parade turned left onto St. Joseph and made the block back to Camp Street, traveling back towards Canal and ending at the Henry Clay statue at Canal and Royal.

In his book “New Orleans Masquerade,” Arthur Burton LaCour describes the first parade: “Following mounted police, the artillery and Marshal with attendants, Rex, in royal raiment, glittering with jewels, rode a prancing charger ... Maskers filled carriages, vans and promiscuous vehicles and nondescript horses trod cobblestones and jostled timorous riders.”

In his book “Rex: An Illustrated History of the School of Design,” Stephen Hales explains that the first parade included a symbol that remains to this day: the Boeuf Gras, or fatted ox symbolizing the last meat eaten before Lent. In 1872 and in every Rex parade until 1901, the Boeuf Gras was a live animal. It now appears in papier mache form.

BLAKEVIEW THIS WEEK MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY of the conclusion of a trial which

put New Orleans in the international spotlight. On March 1, 1969, it took a jury at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court just 54 minutes to find businessman Clay Shaw not guilty of an alleged criminal conspiracy to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. The verdict came two years to the day since Shaw’s arrest at the hands of Orleans Parish District Attorney Jim Garrison. Shaw, who was director of the city’s International Trade Mart, was the only person ever tried in connection with the Kennedy assassination. The trial, which brought international media attention to Tulane and Broad, lasted more than a month and featured a bizarre cast of characters as witnesses. Though he was acquitted, Shaw’s reputation suffered; he died five years later. Garrison later wrote a book about the case, called “On the Trail of the Assassins,” which became a source for Oliver Stone’s 1991 film “JFK.” Though Stone was widely criticized for taking liberties with the historical record, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture and actor Tommy Lee Jones earned an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Shaw.

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HAIL, LOYAL SUBJECTS. CARNIVAL BUILDS TO ITS GRAND CONCLUSION. With krewes marching during the final four weeks of Carnival, there has been plenty of parades to watch and several more to come.

A few parading groups have carried on the tradition for more than a century, but we celebrate krewes of all ages and thank their members for entertaining us.

The Krewe of Athena notches its fifth parade this year, and Centurions celebrates its 40th parade. Climbing toward the century mark are the Knights of Babylon at 80 years old and the Krewe of Okeanos, which marks its 70th anniversary.

I, Rex Duke™, Carnival’s foremost parade critic, have prepared previews of the final parades of the season.

You’ll find information on themes, royalty, throws, maps and a schedule.

Enjoy!

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Nyx 7 p.m.

UPTOWN Theme: announced day of parade Floats: 44 Goddess Nyx: Shelby Ann Seuzeneau Throws: hand-decorated purses, bath bombs and scrubbers, pool noodles, pirate hats, eye patches, plush animals, hula hoops, wigs, T-shirts, playing cards, jump ropes, tumblers, doubloons and lighted necklaces, batons and watches.

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UPTOWN Theme: announced day of parade Floats: 26 Queen: announced day of parade Sargon: secret Throws: krewe jester hats, jester dolls, miniature flambeaux, headbands, lighted medallions and throwing discs The krewe celebrates its 80th anniversary, and some new throws feature jesters, a reference to its former name, the Jesters Club.

Chaos 6:15 p.m.

UPTOWN Theme: announced day of parade Floats: 16 Number One: secret Throws: deck of float theme cards, lighted footballs, swords, glitter balls, doubloons and float-specific cups The Knights of Chaos are known for satirical parades about local and national political and social issues.

Muses 6:30 p.m.

UPTOWN Theme: announced day of parade Floats: 28 Honorary Muse: Patricia Clarkson Throws: shoe bracelets, glittered filigree shoes, tote bags, diamond rings, red Goddessey bandanas, lighted rubber ducks, disco balls, hair ties Muses presents satirical themes.

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d’Etat 6:30 P.M. UPTOWN Theme: announced day of parade Floats: 24 Dictator: secret Throws: Dictator hats, pillows, flashing gargoyle heads, flambeaux beads, 3-D image cups and doubloons.

Inspired by dictator-led banana republics, the krewe presents satirical parades with topical humor in its float themes and male and female dancing troupes. Signature floats include the Dictator’s Royal Navy, the Banana Wagon and Candy Wagon.

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Centurions 7 p.m.

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Floats: 20 Queen: Katelyn Regard Segura King: David P. Roddy Jr. Throws: foam swords, stress dolls, lighted bracelets, throwing discs and doubloons.

The krewe marks its 40th anniversary with its first ride on Metairie’s new parade route. Parade floats highlight various Louisiana festivals.

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ALGIERS Theme: “N.O.M.T.O.C.’s Showcase Showdown” Floats: 29 Queen: Chloe M. Sanders

King: Theodore C. Sanders III Throws: fedoras, fidget spinners, parasols, krewe logo medallion beads and cups Mayor LaToya Cantrell rides as grand marshal. The parade celebrates games and prizes with floats such as “Vacation Showcases,” “Jackpots” and “Super Bowl & World Series Tickets.”

Iris 11 a.m.

UPTOWN Theme: “Iris Through a Child’s Eyes” Floats: 33 Queen: Kristin Roch King: Harrison Roch Throws: hand-decorated sunglasses, plush streetcars and babies, doubloons and cups A theme based on children’s books, movies and games will have floats featuring “Where the Wild Things Are,” “Mother Goose,” “Dumbo,” “Angry Birds” and “Mouse Trap.”

The Krewe of Rolling Elvi ride in the parade.

Tucks noon UPTOWN Theme: “Tucks Gets Sick” Floats: 37 Queen: Karen Ribaul King: Billy Eckert Throws: hand-decorated toilet plungers and brushes, toilet seat glasses, toilet paper, koozies, bracelets, stethoscopes and cups The theme “Tucks Gets Sick” features the floats “Shingles and Ready to Mingle,” “Dr. Feelgood”

and “Burning Love.” The krewe also introduces a new signature float, “Booze Cruise.” The group’s potty humor inspires a wide array of throws, including “Brain Fart” whoopee cushions and “Poop-pouri” air spray. Several New Orleans Saints ride as guests, and the krewe will throw yellow flags.

Endymion 4:15 p.m.

MID-CITY Theme: “Wonder Tales of Science Fiction” Floats: 37 Queen: Alexandra Madeline Kenny King: Arthur R. Janes Throws: lighted bracelets, medallion beads, bouncy balls, cups and doubloons.

The theme celebrates tales from science fiction — especially classics

by Jules Verne and H.G. Wells — including “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” “War of the Worlds,” “Journey to the Center of the Earth” and “The Invisible Man.” Rapper Flo Rida rides as grand marshal and guests include the rock band Chicago.

Isis 6:30 p.m.

METAIRIE Theme: “Under the Sea” Floats: 17 Queen: Mycah Kathleen Porter King: Wallace Kent Porter Throws: hand-decorated flip-flops, shell-shaped doubloons and beads The theme celebrates things beneath the sea, including sea life such as an octopus and myths such as the city of Atlantis.

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UPTOWN Theme: “Okeanos Celebrates 70” Floats: 22 Queen: Katie Code King: Douglas K. Straubmueller Throws: crawfish trays, sand pails, doubloons, anniversary theme cups and glass beads The krewe marks its 70th anniversary with a birthday cake float and other floats will represent past themes. Rosie the Riveter rides the float celebrating the first parade. A figure of Elton John marks 1980’s “World of Music” theme, and “Star Wars” represents 1990’s “Magnif-

icent Movies” theme. Vince Vance rides as grand marshal.

Mid-City 11:45 a.m.

UPTOWN Theme: “Mid-City Thinks Outside the Box” Floats: 17 Queen: Patricia Braswell Murray King: Gary Hurwitz Throws: potato chips, stress dolls, toy gift boxes, T-shirts, footballs, koozies and cups The krewe’s signature foil-decorated floats will feature various types of boxes such as “Jack in the Box” and “Music Box Dancer.”

Thoth noon UPTOWN Theme: “Thoth Salutes the Greats” Floats: 39 Queen: Madison Konnecker King: Douglas Rushing Throws: blue and special krewe fedoras, “Greatest Show on Earth” capes, Thoth wallets, rubber chickens, scarves, footballs, beach balls, toilet paper, koozies, cups and pyramid-shaped doubloons

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The lineup of 26 marching bands features bands from Louisiana Tech and Tulane universities and Talladega College.

Bacchus 5:15 p.m.

UPTOWN Theme: “Starring Louisiana” Floats: 32 Bacchus: Jensen Ackles Throws: Bacchus Oscar, Bacchus View-Masters, puzzle cubes, travel neck pillows, kitchen items, theme medallions, regular and specially shaped doubloons, cups with individual float themes The theme highlights movies and TV shows filmed in Louisiana, and floats include “NCIS: New Orleans,” “Treme,” “Easy Rider,” “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Interview with a Vampire.” Theme medallions feature film crew tools, such as a

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Athena 5:30 p.m.

METAIRIE Theme: “Athena Is All That Matters” Floats: 19 Queen: Robin Bevins-Jackson King: Michael Hickerson Throws: Athena dolls, fedoras, lighted headbands, plush owls, yoyos, parasols, backpacks.

On its fifth anniversary, the krewe introduces the Goddess Athena float.

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Queen: Ashley Lynn Ledet Throws: Hand-decorated boxes, purses, plush spears, koozies and baseball caps

Silk Road, the trade route linking East Asia and the West.

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UPTOWN ThemE: “Travel and Treasures of the Silk Road” Floats: 20 Queen: announced day of parade King: secret Throws: lighted flambeaux, plush tridents, seahorse beads, doubloons and cups The old-line krewe celebrates the

Orpheus UPTOWN ThemE: “Orpheus’ Imaginarium” Floats: 38 Monarch: Mario Lopez Throws: Orpheus masks, doubloons and lighted beads Celebrity riders include country music singer Trace Adkins and “Impractical Jokers” stars Sal Vulcano, Brian Quinn and James Murray. The theme is illustrated on floats titled “The Abode of the Spirits,” “The Chime of the Butterflies” and “The Devils of Torment.”

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Zulu historian emeritus Clarence A. Becknell Sr. rides as grand marshal.

Rex 10 a.m.

UPTOWN Theme: “Visions of the Sun” Floats: 27 Queen: announced weekend before parade King: announced weekend before parade Throws: glass beads, doubloons, cups and medallion beads customized for each theme float

Theme floats depict the solar eclipse, the midnight sun, Louis XIV, who was known as “The Sun King,” and sun myths and gods such as Hindu “Garuda,” the Inca’s Inti, Egyptian mythology’s Ra and China’s Zhulong, the “torch dragon.”

Students from New Orleans Center for Creative Arts will perform on His Majesty’s Bandwagon.

Argus 10 a.m.

METAIRIE Theme: “Argus Goes Wild” Floats: 20 Queen: Savannah Watermeiere King: Lawrence Gibbs Throws: Plush “Gus” peacocks, sunglasses, doubloons and yellow football flags Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser rides as grand marshal.

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REX BULLETIN WEEK TWO

For 2019, Rex celebrates

‘Visions of the Sun’

BY HENRI SCHINDLER

IN THE MID-1870S, NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF CARNIVAL SEASON BEGAN to augment descriptions of the pageants with small, black-and-white engravings of the float designs. The evolution of these printed images paralleled the increasing grandeur of their subjects, and in 1882, the first “broadside” sheets appeared.

On one side were the floats for Momus (“The Ramayana”), Proteus (“Ancient Egyptian Theology”), Rex (“The Pursuit of Pleasure”) and Comus (“Worships of the World”). On the other side, amid numerous advertisements, were explanations and descriptions of the arcane tableaux. Lengthy descriptions also appeared in the daily news, but without illustrations.

The first attempts to reproduce the float designs in color came in 1884, with booklets illustrating the pageants of Momus and Comus.

The color was uneven and out of register, but only two years later, the great wedding of steam presses and color lithography produced the first beautiful chromolithographed Carnival bulletins.

Newspapers, notably the The Picayune and Times-Democrat, vied with one another to publish the Carnival bulletins. Thousands of copies were printed and always were sold separately. These colorful souvenirs could be ordered from the newspapers, and on the day of the parades, they were hawked for a dime apiece by youngsters on streetcars and at busy street corners. These 10-cent bulletins have assumed an importance that could not have been imagined when they were produced. Because so few collections of original float and costume designs have survived, these lithographs became the visual record of the great processions, picturing every float from 1877 until the bulletins were discontinued in 1941.

The Rex Organization revived the tradition in 2003, and this marks the 16th year the bulletins have appeared in Gambit. For 2019, the theme of the Rex parade is “Visions of the Sun.” Text exploring the float titles and numerous links are posted on the Rex Organization‘s website (www.rexorganization.com). A link to purchase prints of the 2019 bulletin can be found there as well.

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REX BULLETIN WEEK TWO

For 2019, Rex celebrates

‘Visions of the Sun’

BY HENRI SCHINDLER

IN THE MID-1870S, NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF CARNIVAL SEASON BEGAN to augment descriptions of the pageants with small, black-and-white engravings of the float designs. The evolution of these printed images paralleled the increasing grandeur of their subjects, and in 1882, the first “broadside” sheets appeared.

On one side were the floats for Momus (“The Ramayana”), Proteus (“Ancient Egyptian Theology”), Rex (“The Pursuit of Pleasure”) and Comus (“Worships of the World”). On the other side, amid numerous advertisements, were explanations and descriptions of the arcane tableaux. Lengthy descriptions also appeared in the daily news, but without illustrations.

The first attempts to reproduce the float designs in color came in 1884, with booklets illustrating the pageants of Momus and Comus.

The color was uneven and out of register, but only two years later, the great wedding of steam presses and color lithography produced the first beautiful chromolithographed Carnival bulletins.

Newspapers, notably the The Picayune and Times-Democrat, vied with one another to publish the Carnival bulletins. Thousands of copies were printed and always were sold separately. These colorful souvenirs could be ordered from the newspapers, and on the day of the parades, they were hawked for a dime apiece by youngsters on streetcars and at busy street corners. These 10-cent bulletins have assumed an importance that could not have been imagined when they were produced. Because so few collections of original float and costume designs have survived, these lithographs became the visual record of the great processions, picturing every float from 1877 until the bulletins were discontinued in 1941.

The Rex Organization revived the tradition in 2003, and this marks the 16th year the bulletins have appeared in Gambit. For 2019, the theme of the Rex parade is “Visions of the Sun.” Text exploring the float titles and numerous links are posted on the Rex Organization‘s website (www.rexorganization.com). A link to purchase prints of the 2019 bulletin can be found there as well.

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Rico! suave

Pay it forward IN EARLY FEBRUARY, a restaurant in

Denham Springs made news when it started a “Pay it Forward” campaign allowing diners to purchase meals in advance for other guests.

Papi’s Mexican Cuisine has a wall covered in prepaid meal tickets and a message inviting those in need to pick one, no questions asked.

Now a local restaurant inspired by the story is encouraging similar acts

Que Rico! Cuban Cafe moved to Uptown

BY HE L E N F REU N D @helenfreund WITHOUT A CELEBRITY CHEF or big advertising budget, it can be tough for a new restaurant to build a clientele. That hasn’t been the case with Que Rico! Cuban Cafe, a family-owned restaurant that opened late last year in a petite corner spot on Magazine Street.

Que Rico isn’t exactly a new restaurant. Owner Iderlin Donna Rivera and her husband ran a popular Cuban restaurant of the same name in Slidell for nine years before closing it last spring.

It’s not hard to see how it built a following on the Northshore. The menu is full of South Florida-style Cuban classics. Frijoles negros arrive soupy and deeply flavorful. Candylike maduros, or plantains, are creamy on the inside and caramelized to a sugary burnt amber on the outside.

Fried ham and cheese croquettas are addictively tasty even without the garlicky house mojo sauce.

Fried yuca is surprisingly light, with a crunchy exterior and none of the starchiness of some versions.

An enormous Cuban sandwich is served on po-boy bread and its cousin, the medianoche, arrives on yellow egg bread. The spongy, sweet loaf is filled with juicy roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard.

It’s as good as any version I’ve come across.

For lovers of Cuba’s most iconic dish, ropa vieja, the classic version here features shreds of flank steak that give the dish its name, “old clothes.” The flavor makes it perfect comfort food, requiring only a big bowl of rice or starchy plantains to soak up the tomato and beef-infused braising liquid.

A tamal Cubano offers a unique take on a dish seen across the Latin

WHERE

4200 Magazine St., (504) 827-1398; www.facebook.com/ quericocubancafe

P H OTO B Y CHERY L G ER B ER

Addie and Hugo Vasquez opened Catalino’s on Maple Street in 2018. The restaurant recently launched a Pay it Forward campaign where diners can purchase meal tickets in advance for those in need.

American cuisines, but this version differs significantly from its Mexican brethren and the Delta-style renditions found locally. The tamale dough is sweet and coarser than masa, thick like polenta and studded with corn kernels and bits of ham, so the result is slightly sweet, salty and creamy.

Topping the tamale is a mound of soft roasted pork, thinly shaved onions and tangy citrus and garlic mojo sauce. Bright red cabbage slaw provides acid and crunch.

For dessert, dense tres leches cake arrives swimming in condensed milk, a decadent, almost puddinglike treat.

Blond wooden tables squeezed together line the small dining room,

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lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat.

Email dining@gambitweekly.com

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WHAT WORKS

medianoche sandwich, tamal Cubano

P H OTO B Y CHERY L G ER B ER

Richard Rivera and Iderlin Donna Rivera serve roasted pork and Cuban favorites at their restaurant in Uptown.

and light blue walls decorated with colorful artwork lend the spot a welcoming vibe. The restaurant is loud when busy.

It already feels like a neighborhood restaurant, and the word of mouth that’s kept it packed is a testament to the excellent Cuban fare.

Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com

WHAT DOESN’T

the space gets loud easily

CHECK, PLEASE

a former Northshore Cuban restaurant feels right at home on Magazine Street

of kindness. Catalino’s (7724 Maple St., 504-518-6735; www.facebook. com/catalinosllc) invites patrons to purchase a meal ticket in advance for someone else.

“We would also like everyone, regardless of economic status, to have the opportunity to try what they choose to,” owner Addie Vasquez wrote on the restaurant’s Facebook page.

“We saw what Papi’s was doing and truly admire them,” she said.

“That’s a shining example of southern hospitality and what makes us stand out.”

Diners who purchase any meal for someone in advance will receive 10 percent off their bill. The restaurant hangs the tickets on a board with a message reading, “We Believe in Acts of Kindness, and You Can Too.” Those in need can pick from the tickets and redeem them at the counter with no questions asked.

Since starting the campaign, Vasquez says they have had multiple people purchase meals for others.

“Unless we get so many tickets that we don’t know what to do with them, it will be something we al-

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On the farm GROW DAT YOUTH FARM (150

Zachary Taylor Drive, 504-3001132; www.growdatyouthfarm.org) resumes its Dinner on the Farm fundraising series March 24.

Chef Michael Gulotta (MoPho, Maypop), Cody and Samantha Carroll (formerly of Sac-a-Lait) and the team from Marjie’s Grill will

3-COURSE INTERVIEW

Budsaba Mason Chef SOME OF THE BEST THAI FOOD

in greater New Orleans can be found at Pal’s Lounge (949 N. Rendon St.) in Mid-City. That’s where Budsaba Mason runs Budsi’s Authentic Thai (www. facebook.com/budsisauthenticthai), a pop-up that has garnered a following for her lively and fresh Isan-style Thai cuisine since moving to the spot in 2017.

Mason and her husband ran a restaurant of the same name in Thailand for several years before they returned to New Orleans, where he grew up. Mason spoke with Gambit about the pop-up and Isan cuisine.

What inspired you to start cooking?

A DVO C AT E P H OTO B Y J .T. B L AT T Y

Grow Dat Youth Farm

collaborate on a seafood dinner on the bayou at the urban farm in New Orleans City Park. The dinner includes a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, a tour of the seven-acre farm and a three-course meal with wine pairings.

The event also is a collaboration with Restore the Mississippi River Delta, a coalition of organizations working to rebuild coastal Louisiana. At the dinner, marine scientist Alisha Renfro will discuss how diners can contribute to coastal restoration efforts through what their diets.

Grow Dat launched the Dinner on the Farm series in 2016 to support its mission to nurture local youth by teaching them how to grow food and learn about sustainable food systems.

There will be a Spring Harvest Dinner prepared by chefs from Pizza Delicious, 1000 Figs and Saba on May 7.

The seafood dinner is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 24. Tickets are available on Grow Dat’s website.

— HELEN FREUND

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ways accept... because we want to make sure our diners know they are appreciated for participating.”

At this time, the restaurant only takes Pay it Forward contributions in person. — HELEN FREUND

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MASON: I learned to cook from my mom. People in Isan, as soon as they are 5 years old, have to learn how to take care of themselves — cleaning, cooking and everything.

Isan was very poor and we didn’t have any electronics or a telephone or a TV. If I wanted to watch TV, I had to go to my aunt’s house because my house didn’t have it.

We learned to cook over charcoal wood. It tastes better than electric cooking. The first dishes we made were Isan dishes like som tam and gaeng om.

Gaeng om is made with lemon grass, onions, chilies and pla ra, which is a fermented fish sauce.

A lot of Isan cooking uses fermented fish sauce. It’s so good, but it has a strong, pungent flavor and that’s something that a lot of Thai restaurants that cater to foreigners are afraid to use.

The first time I made an Isanstyle som tam, they said people are not going to eat it. I didn’t want to change the flavor but I dialed down the spice a little bit. It’s really popular. For my (pop-up), I want to show the real Isan food, not just a Thai curry or anything like that.

What are the characteristics of Isan-style Thai cuisine?

M: Isan is in the northeast, near the border with Laos. (The food) is spicy and tasty — some Thai food is a little bit bland for me.

I use a lot of ingredients, but for

P H OTO B Y HE L E N F REU N D

Thai food, every dish has to have fish sauce. So every dish in Isan uses pla ra, the fermented fish sauce. In Bangkok, they don’t eat it. In south Thailand, they don’t eat it — they have something similar, but it’s different. Pla ra is stronger and darker. It has to ferment for at least a year.

How does the pop-up work at Pal’s?

M: We’re at Pal’s on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. We’re there on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., depending how busy we are.

On Friday (I’m there) till 2 a.m. and Sunday until midnight.

(On Fridays and Sundays) there’s waterfall pork, which is made with two marinades and we grill it, slice it into very small pieces and cook it with chilies and rice that you bake and crush, which gives it extra texture. There’s also lots of fresh mint and fresh lime juice. I also make drunken (noodles), but it’s different than the kind here, where they use fat noodles. In Thailand, they use the brand Mama noodles, which are like ramen noodles, for drunken noodles, so I use those too. I also make pork dumplings and grilled pork shoulder with a special Isan sauce.

We do all kinds of specials like curries, soups and a stir-fried pork with kale, shrimp cakes and other things.

Tuesday is more traditional food like pad thai, pad see ew, stir-fried curries and stir-fried Thai basil.

We prep everything at home and cook at Pal’s. It’s like the outside markets in Thailand. We cook it all to order. I’m so happy I can do this here — cook right on the street like in Thailand.

— HELEN FREUND

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BYWATER Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant — 738 Poland Ave., (504) 943-9914; Www.jackdempseys. net — The Jack Dempsey platter for two features gumbo, shrimp, catfish, crab balls, redfish, crawfish pies and two sides. Reservations accepted for large parties.

L Tue-Fri, D Wed-Sat. $$ Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — The constantly changing menu features dishes such as pan-fried Gulf flounder with kumquat-ginger sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts and sticky rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. D Wed-Sun, late Wed-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun. $$

CBD Public Service Restaurant — NOPSI Hotel, 311 Baronne St., (504) 962-6527; www. publicservicenola.com — Jumbo Louisiana shrimp are served with whole roasted garlic and crab boil nage. Reservations recommended. B & D daily, L Mon-Fri, brunch Sat-Sun. $$

CARROLLTON/UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOODS Catalino’s — 7724 Maple St., (504) 6186735; www.facebook.com/catalinosllc — Pepian is a chicken stew made with mirliton, potatoes, string beans and pumpkin seeds served with rice and corn tortillas. Reservations accepted. L and D daily. $$ Chais Delachaise — 7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise.com — The eclectic menu includes bouillabaisse, grilled Caribbean lobster, jerk shrimp and more. Reservations accepted. L Sat-Sun, D daily, late Fri-Sat. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine such as shawarma cooked on a rotisserie. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe — 7801 Panola St., (504) 314-1810; www.panolastreetcafe.com — A Sausalito omelet includes sautéed spinach, mushrooms, oysters, green onions, garlic and mozzarella cheese. No reservations. B and L daily. $ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — See Metairie section for restaurant description.

CITYWIDE Breaux Mart — Citywide; www.breauxmart. com — Breaux Mart’s deli section features changing daily dishes such as red beans and rice or baked catfish. No reservations.

L, D daily. $ La Carreta — Citywide; www.carreta

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FAUBOURG MARIGNY Kebab — 2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4328; www.kebabnola.com — The falafel sandwich comes with pickled beets cucumbers, arugula, spinach, red onions, hummus and Spanish garlic sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D Wed-Mon, late Fri-Sat. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal., (504) 947-8787 — The grocery and deli serves wood-oven baked pizza, po-boys, sides such as macaroni and cheese and vegan and vegetarian dishes. No reservations.

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FRENCH QUARTER Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The Caprese panino combines fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette.

The ham and honey-Dijon panino is topped with feta and watercress. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $ Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — The city’s oldest restaurant’s signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. L, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Reservations accepted.

B, L. D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans. com — Eggs Sardou features poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce.

Reservations recommended. B, L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $$$ Copper Monkey Bar & Grill — 725 Conti St., (504) 527-0869; www.coppermonkeygrill.com — The Copper Club wrap features turkey, honey ham, cheddar and Swiss cheeses, bacon, avocado and mayonnaise in a flout tortilla. No reservations.

L, D and late daily. $$ Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com — The shrimp, blue crab and avocado appetizer features chilled shrimp, crab, guacamole and spicy tomato coulis. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily. $$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes.

Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ El Gato Negro — 81 French Market Place, (504) 525-9752; www.elgatonegronola.

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OUT TO EAT com — Ceviche Cabo San Lucas features yellowfin tuna, avocados, tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, lime and sea salt. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo.

Other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. No reservations. L, early D daily. $$ Green Goddess — 307 Exchange Place, (504) 301-3347; www.greengoddessrestaurant.com — Swedish meatloaf is made with Two Run Farms grass-fed beef and served with lingonberrry pepper jelly, creamed mushroom potatoes and Creole kale. No reservations. L, D Wed-Sun. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Panseared jumbo shrimp top a grit cake and are served with chipotle-garlic cream sauce and tomatoes. Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. $$ Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — The Dark and Stormy features pork shoulder slowly braised with ginger and Old New Orleans Spiced Rum and is dressed with housemade garlic mayo and lime cabbage. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $ Louisiana Pizza Kitchen — 95 French Market Place, (504) 522-9500; www.lpkfrenchquarter.com — Jumbo Gulf shrimp are sauteed with sherry, tomatoes, white wine, basil, garlic and butter and served over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted.

L, D daily. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/nola-restaurant — A 14-ounce grilled Niman Ranch pork chop is served with brown sugar-glazed sweet potatoes, toasted pecans and a caramelized onion reduction sauce. Reservations recommended. L Thu-Mon, D daily. $$$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 5231661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal beurre blanc. Reservations recommended.

B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com — Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramanto present a creative take on Creole dishes as well as offering caviar tastings, housemade salumi, pasta dishes and more.

Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes including barbecue shrimp, redfish courtbouillon, gumbo and catfish and shrimp dishes. Reservations accepted. B daily, D Tue-Sun. $$ Salon Restaurant by Sucre — 622 Conti St., (504) 267-7098; www.restaurantsalon. com — Beet salad includes goat cheese, granola and chocolate. Reservations accepted. D Tue-Sun, brunch Fri-Sun. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-

3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com — Tableau’s contemporary Creole cuisine includes marinated crab claws in white truffle vinaigrette and pan-roasted redfish Bienville with frisee, fingerling potato salad and blue crab butter sauce. Reservations accepted. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

HARAHAN/JEFFERSON/ RIVER RIDGE Heads & Tails Seafood & Oyster Bar — 1820 Dickory Ave., Suite A, Harahan, (504) 533-9515; www.headsandtailsrestaurant. com — Blackened or sauteed redfish Pontchartrain is served with crabmeat, mashed potatoes and lemon beurre blanc. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern. com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches and changing lunch specials. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Elmwood, (504) 7333803; www.theospizza.com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies and diners can build their own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. No reservations. L, D daily. $

KENNER The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4675611; www.neworleansairporthotel.com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ Ted’s Smokehouse BBQ — 3809 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-4393 — Ted’s special combination includes choices of three meats (sliced brisket, pulled pork, sausage, pork ribs) and two sides (baked beans, corn, coleslaw, potato salad). No reservations. L, D daily. $$

LAKEVIEW El Gato Negro — 300 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-0107; www.elgatonegronola. com — See French Quarter section for restaurant description.

Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — Tuna salad or chicken salad avocado melts are topped with melted Monterey Jack and shredded Parmesan cheeses. No reservations. B, L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $ NOLA Beans — 762 Harrison Ave., (504) 267-0783; www.nolabeans.com — The organic Argonne turkey sandwich features organic avocado, tomatoes, sprouts and Havarti cheese on choice of bread. No reservations. B, L, early D daily. $$ Sala Restaurant & Bar — 124 Lake Marina Ave., (504) 513-2670; www.salanola. com — Broiled Gulf fish is served with beurre blanc, grilled asparagus and new potatoes. Reservations accepted. L and D Tue-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun, late Thu-Sat. $$

METAIRIE Akira Sushi + Hibachi — 3326 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 304-8820; www. akirametairie.com — A Godzilla roll features salmon, tuna, snow crab, yellowtail, avocado, asparagus, cucumber and cream cheese in soy paper with eel sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Reservations recommended. L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Banh Mi Boys — 5001 Airline Drive, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 510-5360; www.bmbmetairie.com — The BMB combination banh mi features Vietnamese-style ham, pork belly, pork meatballs, pork pate and headcheese on a baguette. Delivery available.

No reservations. L and D Mon-Sat. $ Casablanca — 3030 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2209; www.casablancanola.com — House-made couscous can be topped with Moroccan-style chicken, lamb or beef and is served with vegetables. Reservations accepted. L Sun-Fri, D Sun-Thu. $$ Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop — 2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2022; www. gumbostop.com — Stuffed gumbo features a hand-battered and fried catfish fillet atop chicken, sausage, shrimp and crabmeat gumbo. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8882010; www.koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come from the Bronx. No reservations.

L Sun-Thu, D Mon-Thu. $ Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com — Disembark at Mark Twain’s for salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations. L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; www.martinwine.com — The wine emporium’s dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with house-made boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. No reservations. B, L daily, early dinner Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ R&O’s Restaurant — 216 Metairie-Hammond Highway, Metairie, (504) 831-1248; www.rnosrestarurant.com — The roast beef po-boy is dressed with cheese and brown or red gravy and served on a toasted sesame loaf. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Riccobono’s Peppermill — 3524 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-2226; www.riccobonospeppermill.com — Veal Josephine is sauteed veal topped with lump crabmeat and shrimp and served with brabant potatoes. Reservations accepted. B and L daily, D Wed-Sun. $$ Rolls N Bowls — 605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.rollsnbowlsnola.com — Banh mi include roasted pork dressed with carrots, cucumber, jalapenos and cilantro on French bread. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $ Sammy’s Po-boys & Catering — 901 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-0916; www.sammyspoboys.com — The Flickaletta is the muffuletta made with ham, salami, Swiss cheese and olive salad on French bread. No reservations. L MonSat, D daily. $ Short Stop Po-Boys — 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www. shortstoppoboysno.com — Popular po-boy options include fried shrimp or fried oysters and roast beef, featuring beef slow cooked in its own jus. No reservations. B, L, D Mon-Sat. $ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Reservations recommended. L, D Tue-Sun. $$ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — The menu features tandoori dishes with chicken, lamb, fish or shrimp; mild and spicy curries and spicy hot vindaloo dishes; and vegetarian dishes including palak paneer (spinach and cheese) and bhindi masala with okra.

No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; www.theospizza.com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description.

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Corn and crab bisque is served in a toasted bread cup.

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L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com — A pair of roasted golden beet sliders is topped with herb goat cheese, arugula and citrus marmalade on multi-grain bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Tue-Sun, D Fri. $ Cafe Navarre — 800 Navarre Ave., (504) 483-8828; www.cafenavarre.com — Capricciosa pizza topped with pepperoni, prosciutto, tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke, olives, oregano, garlic and basil. No reservations. B, L and D Mon-Fri, brunch Sat-Sun. $ Cupcake Fairies — 2511 Bayou Road, (504) 333-9356; www.cupcakefairies.com — The sweet shop serves lunch as well as creative cupcakes, mini-pies, pastries, frappes, coffee and tea. B and L Tue-Sat. $ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Fullblast Brunch — 139 S. Cortez St., (504) 302-2800; www.fullblastbrunch.com — Pan-seared crab cakes feature Gulf crabmeat and are served over angel hair pasta with citrus aioli and vegetables. No reservations. Brunch Thu-Mon. $$ G’s Pizza — 4840 Bienville St., (504) 4836464; www.gspizzas.com — The NOLA Green Roots pie features house-made sauce, mozzarella, black olives, mushrooms, onions, organic spinach, bell peppers, roasted red peppers, artichokes and roasted garlic. No reservations.

L, D, late daily. $ Ikura Sushi + Hibachi — 301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 485-5658; www.ikuranola.net — Assorted sushi dinners include tuna, salmon, yellowtail, eel, shrimp, a snow crab roll and more. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. No reservations. L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more.

Roasted pork tacos are topped with spicy slaw. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Namese — 4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 4838899; www.namese.net — Shaken pho features bone marrow broth, flat noodles and a choice of protein (filet mignon, short rib, brisket, seafood, chicken, tofu) stir-fried with onions, garlic and bone marrow oil. Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Ralph’s on the Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark. com — Popular dishes include turtle soup

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Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; www.williemaesnola. com — This neighborhood restaurant is known for its wet-battered fried chicken.

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No reservations. L Mon-Sat. $$ Wit’s Inn ­­— 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com — ­ The neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a menu of pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and bar noshing items. Reservations accepted for large parties. L, D, late daily. $

UPTOWN Apolline — 4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com — Stuffed quail is served with cornbread dressing, haricots verts, cherry tomatoes and rum-honey glaze. Reservations accepted. brunch, D Tue-Sun. $$$ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — The menu offers Creole favorites such as gumbo and crab cakes. Reservations accepted. B daily, L Fri-Sat, D Mon-Thu, brunch Sun. $$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com — The bar offers wines by the glass and full restaurant menu including mussels steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D and late daily. $$ Emeril’s Delmonico — 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico — Paneed veal bordelaise is served with linguine, jumbo lump crabmeat, artichoke, mushrooms and charred tomatoes. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ G’s Kitchen Spot — Balcony Bar, 3201 Magazine St., (504) 891-9226; www. gskitchenspot.com­ — Brick-oven Margherita pizza includes mozzarella, basil and house-made garlic-butter sauce. No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D, late daily. $ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com ­— This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites such as red beans and rice. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.juansflyingburrito.com — See Mid-City section for restaurant description.

Le’s Baguette Banh Mi Cafe — 4607 Dryades St., (504) 895-2620; www.facebook. com/lesbaguettenola — A lemon grass pork banh mi is topped with cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon radish, cilantro, jalapenos and Sriracha aioli. No reservations. B Sat-Sun, L and D daily. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www.martinwine.com — See Metairie section for restaurant description.

Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www. japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura. Reservations accepted. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. L, D Tue-Sun. $$ Piccola Gelateria — 4525 Freret St., (504)

493-5999; www.piccolagelateria.com — The cafe offers 18 rotating flavors of small-batch Italian-style gelatos and sorbettos. No reservations. L, D Tue-Sun. $ St. James Cheese Company — 5004 Prytania St., (504) 899-4737; www.stjamescheese.com — A Brie de Meaux and French ham sandwich is served on a buttered baguette and comes with chips or salad. Delivery available. No reservations.

L daily, early D Thu-Sat. $ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; www.slicepizzeria.com — The Sportsman’s Paradise pie is topped with Gulf shrimp, andouille, corn, diced tomatoes and caramelized onions. Full bar. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; www.theospizza.com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description.

Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco — 5015 Magazine St., (504) 267-7612; www.titoscevichepisco. com­ — Daily ceviche selections feature seafood such as tuna, snapper or other Gulf fish. Reservations accepted. D Mon-Sat. $$

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT El Gato Negro — 800 S. Peters St., (504) 309-8864; www.elgatonegronola. com — See French Quarter section for restaurant description.

Emeril’s Restaurant — 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans — Cast-iron baked escargot are served with angel hair pasta tossed with garlic-chili oil, bottarga fish roe and Parmesan. Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D daily. $$$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; www.juansflyingburrito.com — See Mid-City section for restaurant description.

Meril — 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril — Emeril Lagasse’s newest restaurant offers an array of internationally inspired dishes.

Sofrito-marinated turkey necks are tossed in Crystal hot sauce. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ St. James Cheese Company — 641 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 304-1485; www. stjamescheese.com — See Uptown section for restaurant description. Delivery available. No reservations. L Mon-Sat, early D Thu-Sat, brunch Sun. $ Vyoone’s Restaurant — 412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; www.vyoone.com — Coq au vin is boneless chicken cooked with red wine and root vegetables. Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

WEST BANK Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant. com — Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca, made with breadcrumps and Italian seasonings. Reservations accepted. D Tue-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Restaurant des Familles — 7163 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 689-7834; www. desfamilles.com — The menu of Cajun and Creole favorites includes gumbo, turtle soup, seafood platters and New Orleans barbecue shrimp, as well as salads, pasta and more. Reservations recommended. L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www. specialtyitalianbistro.com — Chicken piccata is a paneed chicken breast topped with lemon-caper piccata sauce served with angel hair pasta, salad and garlic cheese bread. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Tavolino Pizza & Lounge — 141 Delaronde St., (504) 605-3365; www.facebook.com/ tavolinolounge — Ping olives are fried Castelvetrano olives stuffed with beef and pork or Gorgonzola cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. D daily. $$

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SideBar — Rick Trolsen, Tarrah Reynolds & Matt Booth, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Unamused Dave, Hey Thanks!, Kawaii AF and Rich Octopus, 7 The Starlight — Dayna Kurtz, 6; Joanna Tomassonni and Morgan Orion, 9 Three Muses — Mia Borders, 8 Tipitina’s — Car Seat Headrest, 8

WEDNESDAY 27 Bamboula’s — Eight Dice Cloth Jazz Trio, noon; Bamboulas Hot Quartet, 3 Mem Shannon Band, 6:30; Smoky Greenwell Blues, 10 Bombay Club — Josh Paxton, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Treme Brass Band, 7:30 Check Point Charlie — T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Ivor Simpson, 6; Jimbo Mathus, 8 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Carl LeBlanc & Ellen Smith, 9:30 Gasa Gasa — Summer Hart and Brothertiger, 9 House of Blues— Michael Liuzza (Foundation Room), 6; Cary Hudson (Restaurant & Bar) , 6; Stephen Marley, 7 The Jazz Playhouse — Brass-A-Holics, 8:30 Little Gem Saloon — Kirk Duplantis, 7:30 Marigny Brasserie & Bar — Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Vixens & Vinyl, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lars Edegran

THURSDAY 28 Bamboula’s — Ben Fox Jazz Trio, noon; Jenavive and the Royal Street Windin Boys, 3; Marty Peters & the Party Meters, 6:30; City of Trees Brass Band, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Harry Mayronne and Friends, 5; Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins, 6 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6; Ghalia & Mamas Boys, 8 Circle Bar — Dark Lounge with Rik Slave, 7 Circle Bar — JustinBobby’s BobbyRock, 10; Mod Dance Party with DJ Matty & Kristen, 11 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Ashley Beach & The Odd Ditties, 9:30 Fillmore New Orleans — Dan + Shay, 6:30 Gasa Gasa — Micah’s 20th Annual Sweet 16 featuring Year of the Horse, Berlin Taxi (Tom Petty Cover Set), 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Valerie Sassyfras, 9:45 House of Blues — Conner Graham/Aaron Benjamin Trio (Foundation Room), 7; Jake Landry (Restaurant & Bar), 6 The Jazz Playhouse — Shannon Powell Quartet, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Sam Price and the True Believers, 7:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Stephanie Marcell, 8; Jamie Bernstein, 9; Dave Easley, 10 Old Point Bar — Born Toulouse, 8 One Eyed Jacks — Fast Times, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola w/Sunday Night swingsters, 7 Ralph’s on the Park — Charlie Miller, 5 Republic New Orleans — Mannie Fresh, 9 PAGE 46

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BY WILL COVIELLO GALACTIC MADE NEWS WHEN IT BOUGHT UPTOWN MUSIC CLUB TIPITINA’S IN NOVEMBER, at about the same time it previewed music for “Already Ready Already,” its 10th studio album. The funksters released the album Feb. 8, and its eight tracks are steeped in New Orleans funk, R&B and jazz.

As on 2015’s “Into the Deep,” the band elevates the lyrics of guest vocalists on several tracks. “Into the Deep” had notable contributions from Macy Gray and Mavis Staples, as well as Maggie Koerner and Miss Charm Taylor, formerly of Honorable South. On “Already,” YouTube star Princess Shaw sings

Rock n’ Bowl — Nathan & Zydeco Cha Chas, 8:30 Saenger Theater — NEEDTOBREATHE, 7 Siberia Lounge — Eastern Bloc Party featuring New Orleans Klezmer Allstars and Zhenya of Red Elvises, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Mitch Woods & the Rocket 88s, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Oscar Rossignoli, 5; Jonathan Freilich Trio, 8; Second Hand Street Band, 10 Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5 The Willow — Rebirth Brass Band, 9

FRIDAY 1 Ace Hotel, 3 Keys — Ricio and Reece’s

“Going Straight Crazy.” Taylor returns on “Clap Your Hands,” and vocalist Erica Falls, who often tours with the band, sings on “Touch Get Cut.” Galactic made a tradition of late-night Carnival weekend shows at Tipitina’s, also the recording site of its 2001 album “We Love ’Em Tonight: Live at Tipitina’s.” This year, the band is home for three nights of shows, each with Falls at the mic.

Miss Mojo opens on Friday. Flow Tribe is on the bill Saturday.

Quicky Mart and San Francisco rock and soul band Con Brio join Galactic on Monday. At 11 p.m. at Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-8477; www.tipitinas.com. Tickets $27 Friday and Saturday; $50 Monday.

Pieces, 9 BMC — Lifesavers, 3; Whiskey Hinkon Boys, 6; Soul Project, 9; La Tran K Latin Night, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Jeremy Joyce Jazz Adventure, 11 a.m.; Kala Chandra, 2:15; Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale, 5:30; ACE Brass Band, 8:45; Jason Neville Funky Soul Band, midnight Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski with Tim Laughlin, 8:30 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Larry Scala Trio, 6; Father Ron and Friends album release (Back Room), 6; Larry Scala with Leslie Martin and Bennie Amon, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — The Pinettes Brass Band, 9

Checkpoint Charlie’s — Caveman Dave, 4; Louisiana Hellbenders, 8; Shawn Williams, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae, 7 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Vance Orange, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Panorama Jazz Band, 10 Fillmore New Orleans — Dropkick Murphys, 8 Gasa Gasa — Hovvdy with Lawn and Mosquito Eater, 9 House of Blues — Dick Deluxe, noon; Captain Buckles (Restaurant & Bar), 3:30; Jake Landry and the Right Lane Bandits (Foundation Room), 7; Jason Bishop Band, 7; Biz Markie Gras: After the Parades featuring DJ Soul Sister, 11

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Le Bon Temps Roule — Joe Krown, 7 Oak — Jordan Anderson Band, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; The PEACOCK BALL Featuring: Bird-Dog Litle Band, 6 One Eyed Jacks — Where Yacht: Carnival Cruise, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Republic New Orleans — Fleur De Lit feat. Herobust, Zeke Beats, TVBoo, 10 Santos Bar — NOX Dark Wave dance party with DJs Myk Hell, Eugene, Nothing, 9 SideBar — Aurora Nealand & James Singleton, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ellis Marsalis Quartet, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Corrosion of Conformity, Crowbar and Intrepid Bastards, 7 The Starlight — Orphaned in Storyville, 4; Micheal Watson and the Alchemy, 7; Derrick Freeman Band, 10 Tipitina’s — Galactic featuring Erica Falls, 11

SATURDAY 2 Ace Hotel, 3 Keys — Big Easy Brawlers, 9 BMC — The Jazzmen, noon; Abe Thompson & Drs. Of Funk, 3; Les Getrex and Creole Cooking, 6; All For One Brass Band, 9; DK & The Jakes, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Sabertooth Swing, 11; G & the Swinging Gypsies, 2:15; Jonny Mastro Blues Band, 5:30; Crawdaddy T’s Cajun/Zydeco Review, 8:45; City of Trees Brass Band, midnight Bombay Club — Meryl Zimmerman Duo with Leroy Jones, 8:30 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Warren Battiste, 11 a.m.; Ukelele School of New Orleans, 4; Dapper Dandies, 6; Greg Schatz, 9 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Lynn Deity, 8; Dirty Mouth, 11 Circle Bar — Ships in the Night, Stephanie and BENN, 11 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Pucusana, 6 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie and The Louisiana Sunspots, 10 Gasa Gasa — Brother Dege and Quiet Hollers, 9 HEY! Cafe & Coffee Roastery — Valerie Sassyfras, 1:30 House of Blues — Geovane Santos (Restaurant & Bar), noon; Baby Boy Bartels and the Boys, 3:30; LouMuzik Live (The Parish), 9; Run for the Shadows: A Bowie Theatrical Production, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — Shannon Powell Jazz Quartet, 8 The Maison — MainLine, 10 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — The Rightly So, 11 Oak — Rich Collins, 9 Old Point Bar — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Freedia Gras, Pell, 10 Republic New Orleans — Fleur De Lit featuring Ghastly with Lick & Klutch, 10 Santos Bar — Nashville Pussy, Speedealer, Die Rotzz, Chris Lee Band, 8; Bass

Church Dance Party, 11:59 The Starlight — Tom McDermott, 5; Heidijo, 8; Caitlin Jemma and the Goodness, 10; Duke Aeropane and the Ampersand band, 11; Handmade Moments, midnight Three Muses — Chris Christy, 5 Tipitina’s — Galactic featuring Erica Falls, 11

SUNDAY 3 BMC — Will Dickerson Band, noon; Foot & Friends, 3; Jazmarae, 7; Moments Of Truth, 10; Bamboula’s — Eh La Bas Jazz Ensemble, 11; NOLA Ragweeds Jazz, 2; Carl LeBlanc Jazz, 6:30; Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale, 10 Bombay Club — Steve Detroy Trio featuring Walter Wolfman Washington, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Some Like It Hot, 11; Pfirst Sunday Pfister Sisters, 4; Steve Pistorius Quartet, 7 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Big Frank and Lil Frank, 6 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Damn Frontier, 8; Captain Buckles, 11 Circle Bar — Micah & Marlin, 7; Nak’ay, Ekumen and Pussyrot, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Bob Worth, 2; Hyperphlyy, 5; The Bro Vanity Project, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Michael Mason Trio, 9 Gasa Gasa — The Quickening and Neurotic Diction, 9 House of Blues— Baby Boy Bartels and the Boys (Restaurant & Bar), noon; Dick Deluxe, 3:30; Jason Bishop Band, 7; Anders Osborne & Friends: Mardi Gras Mayhem, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — Amanda Ducorbier Jazz Band, 8 Old Point Bar — Shawan Rice, 3:30; JazzNight with Romy Kaye, Jeanne Marie Harris, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Freedia Gras and Sweet Crude, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Gerald French & Sunday Night Swingsters, 7 Ralph’s on the Park — Charlie Miller, 11 Republic New Orleans — Super Dubday with Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Downlink, Bawldy & Wayvz, 9 Santos Bar — Rewind dance party with DJ Unicorn, 10 Saturn Bar — Valparaiso Men’s Chorus, 10 The Starlight — Gypsy Stew, 5; Dile Que Nola, 8 Three Muses — Raphael et Pascal, 5; Clementines, 8

MONDAY 4 BMC — Alicia Renee aka Blue Eyes, noon; Lil Red & Big Bad, 3; Retrospex, 6; Jam Brass Band, 9; Huckleberry Funk, 11:59 Bamboula’s — St. Louis Slim, noon; BannBau’s Hot Jazz 4, 3; G & the Swinging Gypsies, 6:30; Les Getrez N Creole Cooking, 10 Bombay Club — David Boeddinghaus with Ray Moore, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — St. Roch Syncopators, 1; Arsene DeLay, 5; Antoine Diel, 8; Bywater Skanks, 11 PAGE 48

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BY WILL COVIELLO STEPHEN “RAGGA” MARLEY, SON OF BOB AND RITA MARLEY, began his musical career at 7 playing in the Melody Makers alongside brother Ziggy Marley and other siblings. Stephen backed Ziggy and the Melody Makers

and produced music until he focused on his solo career and released several Grammy-winning reggae albums. In November 2018, he released the EP, “One Take: Acoustic Jams,” including his versions of three of his father’s songs as well as originals. He performs an acoustic show at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 at House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/ neworleans. Tickets $33.50-$66.

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Checkpoint Charlie’s — Decatur Street Allstars, 7; The Unnaturals, 11 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander and the Monday Night Blues Jam Session, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Gasa Gasa — Lundi Gras Spectacular: Dave Catching’s Rancho De La Lunatics + Hickoids with Gools, 9 House of Blues— Alison McConnell (Restaurant & Bar), noon; Big Al & the Heavyweights, 3:30; The Interrupters (The Parish), 8 The Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 One Eyed Jacks — Quintron, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Portside Lounge — Valerie Sassyfras, 9:45 Republic New Orleans — Juvenile, Choppa, 9 Santos Bar — Red Elvises, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10

Spanish Plaza — Darcy Malone & The Tangle, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, Cowboy Mouth, noon The Starlight — Lulu and the Broadsides featurimg Dayna Kurtz & Josh Paxton, 6; Free Jambalaya Jam feat. Joshua Benitez Band, 8; Orphaned in Storyville, 9; Burris, 11:30 Tipitina’s — Galactic featuring Erica Falls, 11 Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge — Helen Gillet, 7

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Music at Midday. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 1229 Broadway St. — Newcomb Department of Music presents Ila Rondeau, viola. Noon. Free admission. Noon. Wednesday.

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TUESDAY 26 Fiction Writers Group Forms. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie — A new writers group moves to the River Ridge library in April, but the initial four meetings will be held in Metairie, led by author Diana Watson. www. jplibrary.net 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 27 Mia X Remix Wednesdays. Overflow Market & Café, 432 N. Galvez St. — Rapper and chef Mia X hosts cooking classes on healthy remixes of popular recipes. www. facebook.com Free admission. 11 a.m.

THURSDAY 28 “You Are Not Alone”. St. Angela Merici School Gym, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie — Community education series on opioid abuse features Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond as speaker, sponsored by archdiocesan agencies. www.ccano.org. 6 p.m.

FRIDAY 1 Eiffel Gras 2019. Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Ave. — The Brain Injury Association and United Spinal Association of Louisiana benefit features indoor and outdoor viewing of parades, food and drinks. Parking is available for purchase.

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Tickets $10. 4:30 p.m.

Greasing of the Poles. Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon St. — Bryan Batt serves as master of ceremonies for the the 50th edition of this Carnival tradition, which also includes royalty from Zulu, N.O.M.T.O.C. and Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale, music, the Merry Antoinettes, Pussyfooters and Oui Dats de la Nouvelle-Orleans. 10 a.m.

Krewe of OAK Parade. Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St. — “Under Cover for the Big Bust” is the theme for the parade and pub crawl, which includes Tap Dat and a brass band. 8 p.m.

Mardi Gras Mask Market. Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion, 900 N. Peters St. — This annual market features live music, food and mask vendors from around the country selling artisan creations. www. frenchmarket.org. Free admission. 10 a.m.

Through Monday.

SUNDAY 3 Jazz Sunday Service. Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church, 3900 St. Charles Ave. — The Mark Braud Band performs at this service at the church located on the Uptown parade route. www. raynenola.org. 10 a.m.

Jazz Worship Service. St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church, 7100 St. Charles Ave. — Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band performer at the 25th anniversary service. www.scabc.org 9 a.m.

MONDAY 4 Lundi Gras. Spanish Plaza, 2 Canal St — On the eve of Fat Tuesday, Riverwalk’s Spanish Plaza officially reopens in time for the arrival of Rex and Zulu royalty.

There is music, food and drink vendors and fireworks and Mayor LaToya Cantrell hands the keys of the city to Rex, who declares Mardi Gras a day of revelry. www.riverwalkneworleans.com.

Free admission. Noon.

BOOKS Adam Makos. National World War II Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. — The author of “Spearhead — An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II” discusses and signs his book. www.nationalww2museum.org.

5 p.m. Wednesday.

Keith Weldon Medley and Gayle Nolan.

East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. — Medley discusses his book “Black Life in Old New Orleans,” and Nolan discusses Arthur Mitchell’s “What Love Can Do,” which she was responsible for publishing. www.jplibrary.net 7 p.m. Tuesday.

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PREVIEW Lundi Gras

BY WILL COVIELLO THE ZULU SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB celebrates in Woldenberg Park and Rex arrives at Spanish Plaza to begin his reign over the city at annual Lundi Gras celebrations at the Mississippi riverfront.

Zulu presents King George V. Rainey at 5 p.m. and characters including Mr. Big Stuff, the Province Prince, the Witch Doctor and others throughout the event. Partners-NCrime, Big 6 Brass Band, DJ Jubilee, Zulu Ensemble, The Top Cats and others perform, and there is entertainment on three stages from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The festival also includes stilt walkers, jugglers, face painting and food and drink vendors.

At Spanish Plaza, there is entertainment from noon to 6:30 p.m. Rex arrives by train at 6 p.m., when he will greet the Zulu King, and Mayor LaToya Cantrell will grant him rule on Fat Tuesday. There’s music by Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters, Cowboy Mouth and Darcy Malone and the Tangle. Admission is free.

FILM Some national chains do not announce their opening weekend lineups in time for Gambit’s print deadline. This is a partial list of films running in the New Orleans area this weekend.

OPENINGS “Greta” (R) — A young woman’s new friend is a lonely widow who harbors dark secrets and a deadly plan. Chloe Grace Moretz and Isabelle Huppert star.

AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX.

“A Madea Family Funeral” (PG-13) — Tyler Perry writes, directs and acts in this latest comedy story about grandmother Madea and her family traveling to a reunion that becomes a nightmare.

AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX.

NOW SHOWING “Alita: Battle Angel” (PG-13) — A young woman tries to discover her true identity in this action-adventure from director Robert Rodriguez and writer James Cameron. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette

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Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Antarctica: On the Edge 3D” — The documentary has the first 3-D footage of the ever-changing, ice-covered continent.

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“Aquaman” (PG-13) — Arthur Curry learns his true calling is under the sea as the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis in this new superhero movie starring Jason Momoa and Amber Heard.

AMC Westbank Palace 16.

“Arctic” (PG-13) — Mads Mikkelsen (TV’s “Hannibal”) stars as a man trying to survive while stranded in the Arctic. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“BlacKkKlansman” (R) — Spike Lee directs this drama about Ron Stallworth, the real-life African-American police officer who infiltrated the Colorado chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Black Panther” (PG-13) — Chadwick Boseman stars as T’Challa, heir to the kingdom of Wakanda, in this 2018 smash hit adaptation of the Marvel comic-book series. Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Bohemian Rhapsody” (PG-13) — Rami Malek (“Mr. Robot”) stars as Freddie Mercury in this biopic about the rock band Queen. Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Cold Pursuit” (R) — A snowplow driver (Liam Neeson) seeks revenge for the death of his drug-addicted son. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Cold War” (PG-13) — A music director and singer fall in love in Poland during the Cold War in this romantic drama written and directed by Pawel Pawlikowski. AMC

Elmwood Palace 20, Broad Theater.

“The Favourite” (R) — A frail queen’s feelings are toyed with by her close friend and a new servant in this historical comedy. Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz star. Broad Theater, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Fighting with my Family” (PG-13) — A former wrestler and his family get a chance to make it in professional wrestling in this comedy starring Florence Pugh, Nick Frost and Dwayne Johnson.

AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Glass” (PG-13) — The worlds of writer-director M. Night Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable” and “Split” collide in this mystery about humans with supernatural abilities. James McAvoy, Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson star. Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Grand Esplanade & GPX. “Green Book” (PG-13) — An ItalianAmerican bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist in this drama starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Gully Boy” — This coming-of-age musical drama focuses on street rappers in Mumbai, India. Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh star. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Happy Death Day 2U” (PG-13) — A young woman dies over and over again, unraveling dangers and more mysteries about her life. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore,

GOING OUT and Lady Gaga star in this remake about a ragged musician who falls in love with a young, undiscovered singer. Prytania Theatre, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “They Shall Not Grow Old” (R) — Peter Jackson directs this documentary about World War I commemorating the centennial of the end of the war. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Prytania Theatre.

“Total Dhamaal” — Small-time crooks scramble to find a hidden stash of cash in the third entry in the Hindi action-adventure/comedy series. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“A Tuba to Cuba” — T.G. Herrington and Danny Clinch direct this documentary following the Preservation Hall Jazz Band as they explore Cuba. Broad Theater.

“The Upside” (PG-13) — Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston star in this remake of the 2011 French film “The Intouchables,” in which a wealthy quadriplegic man hires an assistant with a criminal record. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Vice” (R) — Christian Bale stars as former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney in this biographical drama from writer-director Adam McKay (“The Big Short”).

AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Prytania Theatre, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “What Men Want” (R) — Taraji P. Henson stars as a sports agent who can hear men’s thoughts. Tracy Morgan and Kellan Lutz co-star. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX.

SPECIAL SHOWINGS “All the King’s Men” — Broderick Crawford stars as corrupt politician Willie Stark in this drama based on Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. At 10 a.m. Sunday at Prytania Theatre.

“Forrest Gump” (PG-13) — Tom Hanks stars as an Alabama man who tells his life story, which includes brushes with major events in American history. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. At 12:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Grand 16 Slidell; 2:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Wednesday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“Gone with the Wind” — Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh star in this 1939 historical drama about romance set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction. At 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Thursday and Sunday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“The Met Live: La Fille du Régiment” — Bel canto stars Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena team up in this production of Donzietti’s opera. Enrique Mazzola conducts. At 11:55 a.m. Saturday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Cinebarre Canal Place 9.

“Moulin Rouge!” (PG-13) — Baz Luhrmann directs this 2001 romantic musical about a poet and courtesan falling in love. Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor star. At 12:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday at The Grand 16 Slidell; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “How to Train Your Dragon — The Hidden World” (PG) — The third entry in the animated series focuses on a warrior searching for a secret dragon utopia.

Featuring the voices of Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Gerard Butler.

AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “If Beale Street Could Talk” (R) — Writer-director Barry Jenkins adapts James Baldwin’s novel about a pregnant woman fighting to prove her fiance’s innocence.

Prytania Theatre.

“Isn’t It Romantic” (PG-13) — Rebel Wilson is disenchanted with love but finds herself stuck inside a fictional story in this comedic fantasy. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” (PG) — Everything is not awesome in this sequel to the animated hit, featuring the voices of Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks.

AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Miss Bala” (PG-13) — Gina Rodriguez (“Jane the Virgin”) stars as a woman who is drawn into a world of crime to save her family. Anthony Mackie co-stars. AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Oceans — Our Blue Planet 3D” — This BBC Earth film transports audiences to the depths of the globe’s waters. Entergy Giant Screen Theater.

“The Prodigy” (R) — A mother worries about her son’s disturbing behavior in this horror film starring Taylor Schilling (“Orange is the New Black”). AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Ralph Breaks the Internet” (PG) — Video game character Ralph and his friend Vanellope go on a new adventure after discovering a Wi-Fi router. Featuring the voices of John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Roma” (R) — A middle-class family and its maid deal with political unrest in Mexico in the 1970s and personal crises in this drama from director Alfonso Cuaron.

Broad Theater.

“Run the Race” (PG) — Brothers in a small Southern town share different world views in this faith-based drama.

AMC Elmwood Palace 20, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” (PG) — In the new animated Spider-Man story, Miles Morales is a teen who gets Spidey senses and travels into different dimensions, meeting other heroes with similar powers. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16.

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BY D. ERIC BOOKHARDT PEOPLE ARE FREAKING OUT. That is nothing new, but the current freakout over identity and reality seems unprecedented. Why are identity, reality and fakery such hot issues? Patrick Coll investigates via his “Parasocial” show at The Front. His graphical and video works are based on the aptly named program “FakeApp” — a favorite of revenge porn freaks — which lets users put any face on anyone in a video. Coll uses it to create a fake ad campaign, inviting you to “Become a Better You” by becoming “Someone Else,” as seen in images of happy couples who both have the same face. Facial features also turn up on appendages like thumbs and appear in fantastical variations like “Allison” (pictured), a digital print on fabric.

Coll’s “BaudrillardBot” is a video based on French philosopher Jean Baudrillard, who argues the proliferation of mass-media images, or “simulacra,” have turned urban life into a baffling hall of mirrors. Baudrillard’s idea is overrated, but his emphasis on the disorienting effect of super-saturated media seems correct. After all, with so much fakery all around us, clinging desperately to traditional notions of identity may be the last refuge of the confused.

Also at The Front, David Bordett’s sculptures hark to regional identity and American pop culture. Here iconic objects including cowboy boots, custom cars and fuzzy dice appear as random pop artifacts in an age of mass digital dissociation.

At Good Children Gallery, Southerly Gold — Ariya Martin, Aubry Edwards and Elena Ricci — explore Louisiana psychogeographic phenomena in photographs of duckweed to displays and bleached crab claws as part of their investigation of how this place shaped the people who live here and vice versa. Over the past five years, they documented the ironies of life in a state where nature and industry coexist so uneasily that we are forced to confront “the complex identity of place that arises in the intermingling of potential versus reality.”

“Born to Win, Bound to Lose” and “Parasocial” are on display through March 3 at The Front, 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www.nolafront.org. “God’s Country” runs through March 3 at Good Children Gallery, 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 975-1557; www.goodchildrengallery.com.

Sunday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“The Princess Bride” (PG) — A pirate (Cary Elwes) encounters fantastical obstacles to be reunited with his true love (Robin Wright) in this 1987 adventure from director Rob Reiner. At 7 p.m. Monday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“Wings” (PG-13) — Two young men who are in love with the same woman become fighter pilots in World War I in this 1927 movie starring Clara Bow and Charles “Buddy” Rogers. At 10 a.m. Wednesday at Prytania Theatre.

ON STAGE Bad Girls of Burlesque. House of Blues, The Parish, 225 Decatur St. — The show features femme fatale and bad girl themes. 8 p.m. Saturday.

Burlesque Bingo. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave. — Lefty Lucy performs improvised striptease to a song selected by the bingo-playing crowd, removing one item per round.

6 p.m. Monday.

Dr. Sketchy’s Date Night. Mudlark Public Theatre, 1200 Port St. — Burlesque dancers give short performances and pose for life drawing. Suggested donation $8. 10 p.m. Saturday.

“Guys & Dolls.” New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, 2800 Chartres St. — Damon Runyon’s musical with New York gam-

blers, showgirls and missionaries includes such songs as “Luck Be A Lady,” “Sit Down,” “You’re Rocking the Boat,” “Guys and Dolls” and “A Bushel and a Peck.” www.nocca.com. Tickets $20.

7 p.m. Tuesday.

“Proof.” Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive — A woman who has cared for her father, a famous mathematician, must deal with her sister after his death. Tickets $10-$18. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

The Victory Belles. National World War II Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. — The vocal trio presents a look at the music from the 1940s in a show reminiscent of USO tour shows. www.nationalww2museum.org. Tickets $38-$41. 11:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom. The Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St. — The burlesque show features an immersive speakeasy environment with performances by Trixie Minx and a rotating cast of guests and music

by Romy Kaye and the Mercy Buckets. www.sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse.

Tickets $20. 11 p.m. Friday.

“Welcome to Night Vale.” Civic Theatre, 511 O’Keefe Ave. — The podcast about a town beset with supernatural disasters, mysterious happenings and conspiracies presents a live show and taping. Tickets $23-$40. 8 p.m. Wednesday.

GOING OUT

Gallery 600 Julia, 600 Julia St. — “Beads and Circuses” is a Carnival-based group show including elements from Mardi Gras Indians and St. Joseph’s Night, through March 30; opens Friday.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. — “Soot and Stain,” a pop-up opening of works by Samantha Mullen featuring wood burning, through March 31; opens Friday.

Tulane University Special Collections Gallery, 6801 Freret St. — “Proteus 1892, Teunisson 1902 and Louis Armstrong 1949: Selections from the Carnival Holdings,” a showcase of Tulane University’s Special Collections Division of float designs, photography and music, through June 14; opening reception, 2 p.m. Thursday.

UNO Lakefront Campus Fine Arts Gallery, University of New Orleans, Hardwood Drive — UNO Invitational Exhibition; opening reception, 4 p.m. Friday.

MUSEUMS Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St. — “Washed Ashore — Art to Save the Sea” features works by Angela Pozzi crafted from plastic trash collected from Pacific Coast beaches. www.auduboninstitute.org. Through April.

The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St. — “Rites, Rituals and Revelry: The History of Mardi Gras in New Orleans,” through Monday.

Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St., — “The Baroness de Pontalba and the Rise of Jackson Square” is an exhibition about Don Andres Almonester and his daughter, Baroness Micaela Pontalba, through October.

Louisiana State Museum Presbytere, 751 Chartres St., — “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana” features Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; “Living With Hurricanes — Katrina and Beyond” has interactive displays and artifacts, ongoing.

New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle — “Past, Present, Future — Photography and the New Orleans Museum of Art” celebrates 100 years of photo exhibits at the museum, though March 17. Also, “Bondye: Between and Beyond” exhibit of sequined prayer flags by Tina Dirouard with Haitian artists, through June 16.

Tulane University, Jones Hall, 6801 Freret St. — “The Laurel Valley Plantation Photographs of Philip M. Denman” exhibit features 40 years of photographic coverage of the Thibodaux plantation, through June 14.

Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St. — “New Orleans Medley: Sounds of the City” explores diverse influences, cultures and musicians through history, through Aug. 4.

FARMERS MARKETS CRISP Farms Market. CRISP Farms Market, 1330 France St. — The urban farm offers greens, produce, herbs and seed-

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Crescent City Farmers Market. — The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including Tulane University Square (200 Broadway St.) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday; the French Market (1008 N. Peters St.) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday; Bywater at Rusty Rainbow, Chartres and Piety Streets, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday; the American Can Apartments (3700 Orleans Ave.) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; Bucktown Harbor (325 Hammond Highway) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays; and in the CBD (750 Carondelet St.) 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

There also is a market in Rivertown (400 block of Williams Boulevard, Kenner) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

French Market. Corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place — The historic French Quarter market offers local produce, seafood, herbs, baked goods, coffee and prepared foods. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

German Coast Farmers Market. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; and Luling Market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.

Gretna Farmers Market. Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 25 vendors offering fruits, vegetables, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, honey and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

Old Metairie Farmers Market. — The rainor-shine farmers market at Bayou Metairie Park offers fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey, cheese and art from local vendors. 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

ReFresh Project Community Garden Farmers Market. ReFresh Project, 300 N. Broad St. — The weekly Monday market offers local produce, homemade kimchi, cocoa-fruit leather, pesto and salad dressing. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.

Sankofa Mobile Market. Lower 9th Ward Community Center, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave. — The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The truck also stops at 6322 St. Claude Ave. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Vietnamese Farmers Market. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd. — Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early morning market.

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Furnished condo in the French Quarter. Custom millwork, fireplace mantles, exposed beams, stained glass, guillotine windows, modern kitchen and baths. Ample storage, abundant natural light, and spacious front porch sets this condo apart from the others. Parking avail nearby. Listed by Pat Kahn & Gino Loiacono

1107 S Peters #521 - $419,000

Warehouse District Penthouse with Off-Street Parking! Highly secured furnished unit w/ 24 hr Doorman, Wet Bar, 2 Terraces, huge windows, great light, tall ceilings, Laundry, Swimming Pool & Gym. Walk to Garden District, French Quarter, Superdome and more!!!

Pat Kahn 504-522-5000, patkahn@aol.com Gino Loiacono 2340 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 504-338-4466, gloiacono25@yahoo.com 504.944.3605 | info@dbsir.com | dbsir.com

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2362 Camp Street • $3,949,000

1750 St. Charles #204 • $559,000

Spectacular Thomas Sully Private patio, at one of New E IC PR mansion in the heart of the Orleans’ premiere addresses.

W NE Garden District has been LG 3 BR condo with 1,860+ N immaculately renovated. Sits sq ft has great closet space on corner lot with orig wrought and 2 garage parking spaces. iron fence surrounding it.

24-hour security, wonderful Oversized rooms, beautiful fitness room and beautiful, mantles and amazing original details. Pool w/ cabana park-like common areas make this location very desirand 607sq.ft. 1-bedroom apt with separate entry. 3rd fl able. Living on the parade route and the streetcar line suite has own kit and ba. Eleva. serves all 3 floors. has never been easier. Vacant and easy to show!

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326 Filmore • $685,000

Built in 2015, this beautiful, Lakeview home has 4 BR and 3.5 BA with a large master down. Downstairs has beautiful wood floors and 10 foot ceilings. Open floor plan is great for entertaining. The kitchen has beautiful marble, stainless appliances, 5 burner, gas stove and cabinets to the ceiling for ample storage. Great side yd and lg rear yd with plenty room for a pool. Rear yard access to the covered carport and storage. Well maintained; in move-in condition!

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1750 St. Charles #417 • $299,000

Large 1 BR on the parade One of New Orleans’ TIN route! Beautifully renov 3 premiere addresses. Extra LIS W NE yrs. ago with new wood lg, 1 BR, condo with 1200+ floors throughout, new sq ft has great closet space kitchens with marble and a city view. 24 hr seand stainless steel, new curity and garage pkng. baths. Stackable W/D Living on the parade route in unit. Large in-ground and the streetcar line has never been easier. Vacant pool. Secure off-street parking and Fitness Room. and easy to show!

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901 Webster St.• 4BR / 3.5BA 4000+ SF • $1,449,000 Beautiful & Stately home on one of NOLA’s most sought after streets. Perfect for family &/ or entertaining! Chef’s kitchen w/finest appliances, beautiful granite & Wood-Mode cabinetry.

Oversized master suite w/ incredible, air conditioned, cedar closet. Lg corner lot w wraparound pool & 2 car garage.

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NEWLY BUILT CONDOS NEAR CITY PARK AND FAIRGROUNDS.

55 Prioritizes, as patients 58 Hosp. area 60 TV antennas 61 Bond film actress d’Abo 62 Place for a welcome mat 66 CPR giver 67 Mil. officer 68 * An off-Broadway theater is named for her 71 Linden of TV 74 Ice-T’s music 76 Plane fliers 77 Viewpoint 79 Apple tablet download 82 A fifth of fifty

7225 ST. CHARLES

EMILE WEIL DESIGNED HOME NEAR AUDUBON PARK $1,500,000

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PREMIER CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 “When — your age ...”

5 Having two systems 12 One of the “Little Women” 16 Angry crowd 19 “99 Red Balloons” band 20 Really foolish 21 First digits dialed, often 23 * President of Nicaragua 25 Added yeast to, as bread 26 San —, Buenos Aires 27 Oklahoma tribe

N.ROCHEBLAVE STREET

1629 • 1BR/1BA • $214,900 1631 & 1633 • 2BR/1.5BA • $259,000 ea.

(504) 895-4663

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Latter & Blum, ERA powered is independently owned and operated.

83 Nuclear reactor part 84 * Popular citrus fruit 88 “I solved it!”

90 Nile vipers 91 China’s Lao- — 92 Fully enjoy 93 1966-2013 bookstore chain 96 Funny feline photo meme 99 * Musical group playing industrial drums 104 Egg cell 106 Genesis twin 107 Diana of “Dance Hall” 108 Ball or bass ender 109 * Mafia boss 113 Newsman Koppel 115 2017 biopic about an Olympic figure skater 117 Per-night cost to stay at a 105-Down 118 “Mr. Mom” plot premise (and what the answers to the starred clues have) 121 Like not-yetsampled food 122 Two-function 123 Fodder tower 124 Day, in Spain 125 Squirmy fish 126 Lee who advised Reagan and Bush 127 Couturier Cassini

31 Tribal groups 32 Gordie of hockey 34 Verdi’s title slave 37 Makeup brand 38 Pasta dish 39 Head of corn 41 Collects, as a harvest 42 River duck 43 Many heirs 46 Sprang 48 24-hr. “bankers” 49 Tow 50 Business of Delta 52 Chemistry lab tube 53 Ominous last words 54 Cup edge 56 Female bud 57 Rhea’s kin 59 Fizzy drink 62 Fraction: Abbr.

63 — gin fizz 64 Vicious vortex 65 Lifesaving locs.

69 “Lady for a Day” director Frank 70 It flows in la Seine 72 Rent- — (security guard) 73 Classic Ford models 75 Ending for lime 78 Blueprints

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80 Part of UTEP 81 Claim the truth of 83 Actress Edie 85 Colorado NHLers, to fans 86 Eminent 87 Coll. seniors’ tests 89 Challenging 93 “Never on Sunday” rule 94 Person who is prospering 95 Opposite of east, in Madrid 97 Key next to a period 98 Disinclined 100 Dine away from home 101 Throat part 102 “Casino —” (Bond film) 103 Not digital 105 Roadside lodging 109 “Darn it!”

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DOWN 1 Gandhi of India 2 Ferret’s kin 3 Lennox and Potts 4 Uttered 5 “Nonsense!”

6 Kin of “equi-” 7 Old space station 8 Hip about 9 Related to food intake 10 African land 11 Meadowland 12 Island east of Java 13 Build 14 Stovetop whistler 15 Can’t say no 16 Part of MSG 17 Polish river 18 See 48-Across 22 Big name 24 “Fanny” author Jong 28 San Fran NFLer

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT 1/2 BLOCK TO MAGAZINE

1 & 2 bedrooms available in ideal location and ROOMS BY THE MONTH with PRIVATE BATH. All utilities included monthly.

Call 504-202-0381 for appointment.

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RESIDENTIAL RENTALS 921 Race #B - 3bd/2ba ........... $3750

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1107 S Peters #521 - 2bd/2ba ........... $3600 1140 Decatur #3 - 1bd/1ba ................. $2300

504-232-5554 504-831-0606

921 Chartres #7 - 1bd/1ba ............... $1750

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EMPLOYMENT

3122 PALMYRA STREET

Completely renov, 1/2 dbl w/ 1BR, 1BA, hdwd flrs, w/d, refrig, stove, ceil fans, water pd. $850/mo+dep. Call 504-899-5544.

LAKEFRONT/LAKEVIEW APARTMENT NEAR LAKE

Lakefront 2bdrm,1ba. Walking distance to Robert’s, shops, cafes, lake. W/D in unit. $1200/mo w/dep. Call 985-377-9506.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 23 MARDI GRAS HI BALL GLASSES

jeweled with 24kt. gold trim, Culver ‘Jester’ pattern. Exc cond., $690 or sets of 4 for $160. 985-688-6244.

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Tassel Earrings $6.99

Sequin Drawstring Backpack $15.99

Mardi Gras Bowl $35.99 Mardi Gras Tassel Hat $12.99

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EXPERIENCED DELIVERY DRIVERS

Hurwitz Mintz is looking for experienced delivery drivers. Candidates must have a clean driving record and current chauffeur’s license, high school graduate, and at least one year of delivery driving experience. Must be skilled in customer relations, possess good interpersonal and verbal communication skills, and be able to lift 250 lbs with assistance. Must be team-oriented, and willing to ensure customer satisfaction.

Benefits available including 401k. APPLY IN PERSON to Warehouse Manager, 1751 Airline Dr. Metaire, La. 70001.

YOUR AD HERE! CALL 483-3100

Culver ‘Harlequin Mask’ Purple/Green/Gold.

Never used. $80 or set of 4 $40.

985-688-6244.

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Kennel #40223472

Lucy is a 2-year-old female Terrier/Mix. Lucy came to

the shelter with a littler of 5 puppies, and was such a fantastic mother. While her puppies were sleeping, we were able to take her on walks and get to know her wonderful personality. When approached, her whole butt wags and she walks nicely on the leash. Now that her babies have been adopted, she’s looking to become someone’s baby.

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Harper s 3-month-old, DSH kitten. She is looking for human to relax with, to love, and to adore! Her favorite toys to play with are ping-pong balls and she loves to snuggle up to someone in their lap.

To meet these or any of the other wonderful pets at the LA/SPCA, come to 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. (Algiers), 10-4, Mon.-Sat. & 12-4 Sun., call 368-5191 or visit www.la-spca.org

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We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. For more information, call the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-273-5718.