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SOUTHERN CROSSINGS:

A Showcase of works in progress by CAC Artists in Residence

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Breaking the Thermometer to Hide the Fever

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by Leyla McCalla & Kiyoko McCrae

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Open Call Exhibition: Identity Measures

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Requiem for a Stranger

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The farce side

‘Wicked’ WED.-SUN. OCT. 2-20 | The touring Broadway musical based on Gregory Maguire’s prequel to “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” explores the complicated friendship between Elphaba and Galinda, who become the more familiar Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda, the Good Witch of the South. Showtimes vary at Saenger Theatre.

Le Petit Theatre opens its season with the slapstick comedy ‘Noises Off’

BY WILL COVIELLO IT’S NOT ALWAYS EASY for a director to communicate the vision of a drama. In Act 1 of “Noises Off,” Lloyd Dallas, the director of a play-within-a-play, tries to communicate to his cast how it all should come together.

“That’s what it’s all about … getting the sardines on, getting the sardines off,” says Ian Hoch as Dallas. “That’s farce. That’s the theater.

That’s life.”

If a plate of sardines, or the seven or eight in the work, seem lacking in poignancy, they’re just some of the silly props called for in the inane play-within-a-play, a terrible, risque comedy called “Nothing On.” In “Noises Off,” a mismatched company of actors tries to make sense of the bad play, toting axes, bird cages, appliances and sardines while falling into and out of costumes. A maid, a burglar, a boss, a secretary, a tax cheat and others are played by a nearly blind actress, an alcoholic and an actor just dumped by his partner, and, of course, there’s romantic intrigue among the cast.

“Nothing On” is supposed to open the following night, and the cast members, director and crew are losing patience.

The set of “Nothing On” is a two-story manor with four doors on each floor, and entrances and exits are a never-ending joke.

Blake Coheley, who directs the show that opens Le Petit Theatre’s season, has a background predominantly in musical theater and dance. He has an approach to the bedlam.

“We’re going to treat it like a ballet,” he says. “But it’s a ballet with no accompaniment. We just have laughter from the audience.”

British playwright Michael Frayn conceived of “Noises Off” as a backstage comedy, in which the audience watches a production getting worse instead of better

TUE. OCT. 1 | In September, the rapper released a memoir, “Hurricanes,” and a video for “Gold Roses,” a single featuring Drake from his August album “Port of Miami 2,” which with his signature swagger, reminds fans of the first “Port of Miami” album and his early output. At 7 p.m. at Fillmore New Orleans.

Lysander Piano Trio FRI. & SUN. OCT. 4 & 6 | The Crescent City Chamber Music Festival (Oct. 3-13) presents two concerts by the acclaimed New York piano, violin and cello group. It performs different programs of works by Johannes Brahms, Antonin Dvorak and others Friday at St. Charles Presbyterian Church Friday and Sunday at Temple Sinai.

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as the cast works on it. The show opened on Broadway in 1983 and was revived in 2001 and 2015.

Le Petit is using the script from the last revival, and the cast is led

by Broadway veteran Leslie Castay, who Coheley directed in “Fun Home,” the musical adaptation of Alison Bechdel’s autobiographical graphic novel.

“In ‘Fun Home,’ she was so emotional,” Coheley says of Castay.

“Here she’s emotional, but it comes from the physicality. She’s relying on comedic timing. Here she’s rolling on the floor and finding herself in some interesting positions.”

“Noises Off” opens Le Petit’s season, which includes another production of “A Christmas Carol” by professional actors and the theater’s youth conservatory program in December. In 2020, Le Petit will present “Something Rotten!,” August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson,” Tony Kushner’s “Angels in America: Millennium Approaches” and “A Night with Janis Joplin.”

Le Petit also is launching its Open Book Series, featuring staged readings of new plays. The first one is David A. Gregory’s “Hank & Jim

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A cast feuds during rehearsal in a play-within-a-play in “Noises Off.”

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Build a Plane,” about the lifelong friendship and rivalry between Henry Fonda and Jimmy Stewart. The actors got their start together in New York and both went on to fame in movies. Their friendship was strained by political differences, including over Hollywood blacklists, but they also shared a hobby of building kites and model airplanes.

The reading is at 7:30 p.m. Monday, and admission is free.

SAT. OCT. 5 | The festival features sweet and savory beignets and other dishes from 20 local restaurants and vendors and music by Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Hot 8 Brass Band, Honey Island Swamp Band, Imagination Movers and others. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at City Park’s Festival Grounds.

Art for Arts’ Sake SAT. OCT. 5 | Art galleries and museums in the Warehouse District and along Magazine Street open new shows and host receptions. The Contemporary Arts Center presents performances by artists in its Southern Crossings residencies. Many galleries are open between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Barbara Shorts’ Parade of Stars SUN. OCT. 6 | Topsy Chapman, David Batiste, Sharon Martin, Detroit Brooks, Larry Sieberth and other musicians and performers join Barbara Shorts, a singer of gospel, jazz and blues and star of “One Mo’ Time,” in a show celebrating her 70th birthday.

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Barrow’s Catfish Restaurant won $10,000

on the Food Network show “Family Restaurant Rivals.”

Owner Deirdre Barrow Johnson and her husband Kenneth Johnson Jr. and daughter Destyn Johnson had to reimagine their catfish specialties in a competition with two other families. The show, hosted by Valerie Bertinelli, pits family-owned restaurants against one another in a series of elimination rounds.

The number of adults in Orleans Parish who have a warrant out for their arrest, according to The Washington Post.

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New Orleans City Council Vice President Jason Williams presented a resolution urging municipal and traffic court judges to clear thousands of outstanding arrest warrants for low-level offenses.

FORGIVING CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEBT FOR SOME? Haynes Academy, Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy and Thomas Jefferson Academy, all in Jefferson

Parish, were among seven Louisiana schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education, based on academic success and closing the achievement gaps among students. No Orleans Parish schools made the list. An award ceremony will be held in New York in November.

Jacques-Imo’s was fined $55,000 for violating several child labor laws established under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), according to a release by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division. The restaurant was found to have made minors work hours past the legal limit, and a 13-year-old sustained third-degree burns while working with a fryer.

AN ARTICLE IN THE WASHINGTON POST earlier this month brought to light an eye-catching statistic about the New Orleans criminal justice system: For every seven adults living in the city, there is one outstanding arrest warrant.

More than 40% of these outstanding warrants are for low-level, non-violent offenses related to poverty — such as begging or obstructing public passageways — and often are the result of missed court dates, according to the article.

The New Orleans City Council’s Criminal Justice committee unanimously moved forward a resolution last week aimed at changing the way the city handles these cases. The current method has resulted in more than 56,000 arrest warrants since 2002 in a city of around 393,000 people, according to the Washington Post story.

The resolution, authored by City Council Vice President Jason Williams, would urge Municipal and Traffic Court judges to forgive criminal justice debt and wipe out most of the existing warrants. It now heads to the full council for approval.

“The city has a job to correct the ills of the past,” Williams said. “Court fees and bail are often talked about and thought of as making the public safer from dangerous criminals. We all know that this is not the case.”

The resolution also suggests amending the City Code to specifically mandate an ability-to-pay determination when setting court fines and fees and repealing parts of the code that allow people to be jailed for not paying those fines and fees.

Though all members present — City Council President Helena Moreno, Councilman Jay Banks and Councilwomen Kristin Gisleson Palmer and Cyndi Nguyen — supported the resolution, one concern raised was that 6% of the city’s arrest warrants are for the crimes of battery and domestic abuse.

Moreno, who worked on domestic violence-related legislation during her tenure as a state representative, said judges would be able to use their discretion to determine which arrest warrants, such as domestic abuse cases handled at the municipal level, should be kept on the books.

Judge Paul Sens attended the meeting and said the number of ar-

According to reporter Richard A. Webster, New Orleans City Council president Jason Williams “will introduce a resolution at the council’s meeting [Sept. 25] calling for the dismissal of all warrants and charges associated with crimes of poverty and homelessness, such as obstruction of a public passageway and trespassing. These account for more than 40 percent of warrants.”

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St. Aug., former Folly Theatre recommended for Louisiana Civil Rights Trail New Orleans residents recommended sites in the city to be included in the future Louisiana Civil Rights Trail — including a historic theater, hospital, park and schools — at a public meeting hosted by the state Office of Tourism last week. Around 30 tourism officials, city officials and residents attended the meeting at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center, and retired news anchor Norman Robinson led the discussion.

The Rev. Raynard Casimier, a pastor at the Love Outreach Christian Church, suggested his church on Opelousas Street, the site of the former Folly Theatre, be named a trail site. The theater opened in 1915, and during segregation, black patrons were forced to sit in the balcony, which was accessed through a staircase outside the building. Casimier said he’s heard stories from people who visited the theater during that time period. At a middle school graduation at the church, Casimier noticed a man crying in the lobby.

“I said, ‘Are you OK?’” Casimier said. “‘Yes,’ he said, ‘but I’m just reminiscing. This is the very first time that I’ve been able to put my feet on this level, on the bottom floor.’ He was literally crying, sobbing like a baby.

So the history is very relevant.”

State Rep. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans, advocated for the inclusion and revitalization of A.P. Tureaud Civil Rights Memorial Park, which he said had “evolved into disrepair.” The park was dedicated in 1997 to Tureaud, a Louisiana civil rights lawyer who was instrumental in desegregating schools in the state. Others suggested St. Augustine High School, which opened for young black men in 1951 and has seen many academic and athletic successes in the decades since.

Another resident suggested Flint-Goodridge Hospital, a facility once owned by Dillard University that used to be the hub of health care for black people in the city, as a potential site on the trail. The hospital was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 and now houses Flint Goodridge Apartments.

Sharon Calcote, byways director at

the Louisiana Office of Tourism, said site nominations will be accepted by phone and online until Dec. 6, but added that she expects the research, interview and decision process to extend past that deadline.

Working in tandem with trail efforts is the ongoing plan to open a civil rights museum in New Orleans.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser said around $700,000 has been secured to build the museum, which would be the first civil rights museum in the state.

Activists have long awaited the funding needed to make the museum a reality, after the Louisiana Legislature approved the concept in 1999.

“We have an open-ended insight because we don’t want to rush (the trail),” Calcote said. “What we have found out through these meetings is that this is a very complicated, it is a very multi-layered and it is a very emotional topic. The worst thing we can do in the world is rush off and try to develop something quickly [without proper vetting].”

— KAYLEE POCHE

Cantrell, three other mayors set ‘roadmap’ for Dem presidential candidates Mayor LaToya Cantrell and three other black mayors of Southern cities have written a “roadmap” for Democratic presidential candidates, saying, “National conversations around urban agendas are far too often centered around larger urban centers located outside of the South.”

Mayors Chokwe Antar Lumumba of Jackson, Mississippi, Stephen Benjamin of Columbia, South Carolina and Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, Alabama, joined Cantrell in writing the open letter, saying, “This letter will serve as a roadmap for your campaigns to engage with us if you wish to seek any of our individual endorsements.”

The mayors’ priorities are familiar to Southern urban voters. They include affordable housing, reforming the criminal justice system, environmental remediation, a higher federal minimum wage, pay equity and “comprehensive plans to combat climate change, foster climate equity, and invest in the disaster resilience capacity of our cities.”

“As mayors of cities with either majority or substantial African-American populations,” they write, “we ask that your campaigns provide actionable plans for addressing the racial wealth and opportunity gap, including your campaign’s approach for reducing the racial homeownership gap, entrepreneurship gap, school funding equity gap, racial wage gap, and for equitable investments to be made in our Historically Black Colleges and Universities.”

— KEVIN ALLMAN

New Carnival parade for New Orleans East in 2020 More than 100 members of the Krewe of Nefertiti paraded as a subkrewe of the Krewe of Freret in 2019, but the group will present its own full Carnival parade in New Orleans East Feb. 9, 2020.

The krewe expects to have more than 200 riders on more than 15 floats, says krewe captain Zenia Smith. Its route will go from Bullard Avenue and Lake Forest Boulevard to Read Boulevard and end at Joe Brown Park.

“Lots of kids from the area have marched in parades in Uptown and on the West Bank,” Smith says.

“This will give a lot of families the chance to see the kids in a parade in their neighborhood.”

Smith grew up in Uptown, and her extended family met at her home a few blocks from St. Charles Avenue to watch parades, she says. She now lives in New Orleans East. She has ridden in N.O.M.T.O.C., Zulu and Nyx, and was the Queen of Nyx in 2017.

The parade will begin at 11 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 and will feature floats from Kern Studios, marching bands and more. — WILL COVIELLO

Flu season has begun; here’s where to get free flu shots Officials are predicting a potentially rough and long flu season, and six libraries around New Orleans will have Walgreens pharmacists on site to administer free flu shots on select dates through Oct. 25.

Flu season typically begins in October but started two months early in the Southern Hemisphere this year.

The shot takes about two weeks to protect against the flu, so The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting the shot early.

Adults or children 7 and older (with a guardian’s consent) are eligible for the free shot at participating libraries. Those interested should bring their ID and insurance information.

Vouchers will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis for those without health insurance.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., pharmacists will be administering shots at the Nix Library on Thursday, Sept. 26; Nora Navra Library on Friday, Oct. 4; Norman Mayer Library on Monday, Oct. 7; East New Orleans Regional Library on Monday, Oct. 14; Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center on Monday, Oct. 21 and Robert E. Smith Library on Friday, Oct. 25.

Leonville Elementary School, near Lafayette, dismissed school early last week to keep the flu virus from spreading — disinfecting the school, promoting good handwashing techniques and encouraging sick students and staff to stay home until they get better. — KAYLEE POCHE

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rest warrants are a small fraction of the total cases the city has handled since 2002. He said the court had already made significant changes under his leadership. “We’re not the old Municipal Court,” Sens said.

Banks stressed the urgency of the council taking action soon, noting that the resolution could take months before its proposals would be implemented. Williams agreed but said the proposal needed buy-in from all parts of the court system.

— KAYLEE POCHE

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Gambit’s endorsements in the fall 2019 election EARLY VOTING FOR THE OCT. 12 STATEWIDE PRIMARY is already under

way and continues through Saturday, Oct. 5. Recent election cycles have seen a steady increase in early voting, to the point where up to 20% of those who cast ballots opt to vote early.

This is an extremely important election. Voters will choose a governor, six other statewide officials, members of the Legislature, local officials at the parish level, and a new state Supreme Court Justice. Voters also will decide the fate of four proposed constitutional amendments.

As we have done in the past, we offer our recommendations, with the strongest being that you, our readers, vote — even if you disagree with our endorsements. A big voter turnout is a victory for democracy.

Herewith our endorsements.

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John Bel Edwards has earned a second term as Louisiana’s governor.

After inheriting a $2 billion deficit from former Gov. Bobby Jindal, he worked with Republicans as well as Democrats in the state Legislature to produce a $500 million surplus in less than four years. That surplus can now be used to reduce state debt and start repairing some of Louisiana’s crumbling infrastructure. Edwards also expanded Medicaid, which made health care available to nearly half a million Louisiana citizens who could not afford it previously. That decision, because of federal funding for Medicaid, has helped balance the state budget — and it has saved lives.

Edwards also built bipartisan support for increased investment in early childhood education, a much-need pay raise for teachers, and a focus on criminal justice reform that has, for the first time in recent history, made Louisiana safer and removed us from the top of the list of the world’s most carceral places. Under Edwards’ leadership, Louisiana has begun climbing out of the ditch.

His opponents lob partisan attacks against him, but the truth is John Bel Edwards has put the people of Louisiana ahead of partisan political interests. He has governed with reason and fairness. We urge our readers to re-elect him.

LT. GOVERNOR: Billy Nungesser

Billy Nungesser promised to serve without regard to party politics, and he has kept that promise. He has worked well with Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and with the Republican-led Legislature. Equally important, he has led the state Department of Culture,

Recreation and Tourism (which the lieutenant governor oversees) with energy, focus and purpose, and he is leading the charge to establish a Louisiana Civil Rights Trail. In the face of budget constraints, Nungesser worked with tourism leaders throughout Louisiana to help bring record numbers of tourists to all parts of the state. His office also manages most state museums and all state parks, which likewise have seen a spike in attendance despite budget cuts.

SECRETARY OF STATE: Kyle Ardoin

Incumbent Kyle Ardoin served as the chief deputy of this office before becoming interim Secretary of State. He won the office in a special election last year and has served well since then. This office is an important starting point for new businesses and a key resource for attorneys and businesses needing to access important records and data.

The Secretary of State also serves as Louisiana’s chief elections officer, charged with maintaining voter registration rolls and safeguarding the integrity of our elections system. The Secretary of State’s office has functioned at a high level for decades and continues to do so.

ATTORNEY GENERAL: No Endorsement TREASURER: John Schroder

The state treasurer chairs the Louisiana Bond Commission, which approves state borrowing through the sale of bonds, and serves as the state’s chief fiscal officer. He also oversees constitutional and statutory funds placed under his control, manages the state’s cash (including reserves), and runs the state’s popular unclaimed property program. These and other functions of the office are critical services that typically are provided out of the daily spotlight, yet they have tremendous impact on Louisiana’s fiscal integrity. Incumbent John Schroder has served only two years, but he has served well. We believe he has earned a full term in the office.

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER: Jim Donelon

Other than the governor’s race, the contest for commissioner of insurance appears to be the most hotly contested statewide race on the Oct. 12 ballot.

Incumbent Jim Donelon took over the office after the third insurance commissioner in a row was sentenced to federal prison. Since that time, he has turned the office around. He spurred competition among insurance providers, which in turn has lowered

rates in key areas. This was particularly true in the years after Hurricane Katrina, when so many insurance companies left Louisiana. Today, more than 30 companies write property and casualty policies in our state — a dramatic improvement over the immediate aftermath of Katrina. Donelon has been an advocate for consumers across the board and even held bail bondsmen accountable for overcharging their clients. His opponent offers promises and campaign rhetoric, but Jim Donelon has a proven record.

AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER: Mike Strain Incumbent Mike Strain is another statewide official who took over an office engulfed in scandal. Since he took office in 2008, he has brought integrity and stability to the state’s Department of Agriculture and Forestry. In his current term, Strain was tasked with overseeing Louisiana’s fledgling medical cannabis program. This was new territory for Strain as well as for LSU and Southern University, which were authorized by state lawmakers to grow medical strains of cannabis. Although the program saw several delays that frustrated those anxious to get legally recommended CBD, it is now available statewide and receiving rave reviews.

Equally important, the program was launched without scandal.

JEFFERSON PARISH RACES JEFFERSON PARISH RESIDENT: Cynthia Lee Sheng The hotly contested race for parish president boils down to a choice between at-large Councilmember Cynthia Lee Sheng, who works closely with her colleagues to solve problems and move Jefferson forward, and former parish President John Young, who often clashed with council members during his tenure as president.

While both are honest public officials, we think Lee Sheng’s approach will serve Jefferson better in the next four years. Jefferson Parish needs a leader who will unite the parish, not get bogged down in political squabbles and finger pointing. As a council member, Lee Sheng led the drive to clean up Fat City, which had become overrun with strip clubs and bars.

Today that area boasts more family friendly restaurants and businesses than ever. She will bring that same determination and focus to the parish president’s office.

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dates with good reputations but significantly different backgrounds. Paul Johnston has held public offices in Harahan and on the parish council for a quarter century, and he has served honorably. But as Jefferson Parish ages and struggles to attract young families, we think it needs a new generation of leaders to address that and other challenges. Scott Walker, a Jefferson Parish native, former news anchor and now a local business owner, offers a fresh approach to problem solving. His endorsements from the Jefferson Parish Chamber and the New Orleans Metro Realtors attest to his viability as a candidate and his readiness to bring new energy to the council.

JEFFERSON COUNCIL DIST. 1: Marion Edwards This Gretna-based district on the West Bank is among the parish’s most diverse, and it needs a council member who understands the importance of working with people from diverse backgrounds to solve common problems. Former Judge Marion Edwards will bring a strong record of public service, integrity and sound judgement to the task of serving on the council from District 1. What strikes us most about Edwards is that he was drafted out of retirement to run for this council seat. He doesn’t seek to pad his resume; he already ranks among the most respected public servants in Jefferson. He will be a leader, a unifier and a voice or reason on the council.

JEFFERSON COUNCIL DIST. 2: Michael O’Brien This district straddles the Mississippi River and includes neighborhoods that have been adversely affected by odors and other problems associated with the parish landfill and chemical plants on the West Bank. Businessman Michael O’Brien’s campaign emphasizes air quality and overall quality of life throughout Jefferson. His priorities will be improved drainage, reducing air and noise pollution, and monitoring the parish landfill and chemical plants. He favors promoting the use of pervious paving materials instead of concrete and developing policies for better management of stormwater. He is endorsed by the Alliance for Good Government and the Jefferson Parish Republican Executive Committee.

JEFFERSON COUNCIL DIST. 3: Jedidiah Jackson This is Jefferson Parish’s only black-majority council district. The open seat attracted a large field of 11 candidates, several of whom are well known and controversial. In our view,

one candidate stands out for having both the experience and the integrity to serve this district as it deserves: former parish administrator Jedidiah Jackson. From 2011 through April of this year, Jackson directed the Jefferson Community Action Program, or JeffCAP, and helped garner millions in federal grants for programs ranging from Head Start and other early childhood education programs to services for the elderly. His career has been one of constituent services, which we believe prepares him well to serve on the council.

JEFFERSON COUNCIL DIST. 5: Jennifer Van Vrancken

Incumbent Jennifer Van Vrancken seeks reelection to the Metairie-based District 5 seat she won four years ago.

Before her time on the council, Van Vrancken served as chief operating officer for the entire parish, overseeing 40 departments. As a council member, she has been a leader in the causes of transparency and accountability, and she has served with integrity and fairness. She brings innovative ideas to the parish’s efforts to attract new residents as it loses population, including recreation areas, bike paths, revitalization of major corridors and parish-specific celebrations.

BOARD OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (BESE) DISTRICT 1: James Garvey

As a leading education reformer and three-term member of BESE, Jim Garvey has worked to improve public education across Louisiana. He has pushed for higher standards and expanding opportunities for public school families, particularly children with special needs. His work on BESE speaks for itself in the form of significant increases in graduation rates, improved ACT scores, higher-rated schools in his district (particularly in New Orleans), increased college enrollment among recent graduates, and higher TOPS-eligibility rates among high school graduates.

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No Endorsement In addition to the above races, we have endorsed in more than a dozen other area legislative and parish elections. We do not endorse in judicial races.

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Dear reader,

The Hotel Monteleone has been home to two radio stations over the years. From 1930 until 1932, WWL-AM, the city’s first radio station, was located inside the Royal Street hotel. The station was founded on March 31, 1922 on the campus of Loyola University but moved to the Hotel Monteleone eight years later as its signal strength improved and its operations expanded. Loyola then relocated the station to the Roosevelt Hotel in October 1932, where it remained for nearly 40 years. In 1970, it moved to studios on North Rampart Street, next door to WWL-TV, which went on the air Sept. 7, 1957.

The city’s second radio station, WDSU, also broadcast from the Hotel Monteleone for about a decade in the 1930s and ’40s. It also was founded in 1923 with the call letters WCBE. It began as a small 5-watt station, the backyard hobby of brothers and radio buffs Joseph and William Uhalt.

The first broadcasts were from the Uhalts’ house. The call letters were changed to WDSU in 1928, when the station moved into the DeSoto Hotel, now Le Pavillon Hotel on Poydras Street. The hotel even became part of the station’s name: the “d” and “s”

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represented the DeSoto Hotel as well as The New Orleans States newspaper, which was an early partner. The “u” represented the Uhalts’ name.

WDSU was purchased by Stephens Broadcasting Company in 1943, then sold to Edgar B. Stern Jr. and his family in 1948. The Sterns moved the studios to the Hibernia Bank Building, which then was the tallest building in New Orleans. On Dec. 18, 1948, WDSU-TV signed on the air from those same studios, as the city’s first television station. It moved back to the French Quarter in 1950, setting up shop in the historic SeignouretBrulatour mansion, built in 1816. That building recently was renovated and reopened as part of the Historic New Orleans Collection.

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BLAKEVIEW OCTOBER MARKS THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY of the opening of Woldenberg

Park, the riverfront park which has become a popular spot for festivals, concerts and other happenings along the Mississippi River. The park was dedicated on Oct. 20, 1989.

“It’s a front porch for the French Quarter, a place for all of us to sit and watch the river and the world go by. It gives us breathing room,” Stephen Hand, director of the Vieux Carre Commission, told The Times-Picayune at the time of the opening.

The 16-acre park was created by the Audubon Park Commission on land that had been occupied by the Bienville and Toulouse Street wharves. Its creation coincided with the construction of the nearby Aquarium of the Americas, which opened Labor Day weekend 1990.

The park is named for the late businessman and philanthropist Malcolm C. Woldenberg. Born in Montreal, Woldenberg came to New Orleans in 1941. Along with Stephen Goldring, he founded Magnolia Liquor Company (which became Republic National Distributing Company). Woldenberg died in 1982.

The Dorothy and Malcolm Woldenberg Foundation, named for him and his wife, donated $5 million for construction of the park. A bronze statue of Malcolm seated and talking to a young boy is on view in the park.

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With two weeks left in the campaign, the attacks are likely to intensify — in the Jefferson Parish president’s race as well as other strongly contested races.

U.S. House Speaker Tip O’Neill famously declared, “All politics is local.” If you’re looking for the hottest races on the Louisiana ballot this election cycle, heed O’Neill’s advice and check out the local contests — particularly in Jefferson Parish.

That’s not to say the governor’s race isn’t heating up. It is — finally. For most of this election cycle, however, Louisiana’s political waters have been uncharacteristically calm. While the race for governor tops the ballot, it shares the spotlight in metro New Orleans with several showdowns in Jefferson Parish.

In the contest for Jefferson Parish president, At-Large Councilwoman Cynthia Lee Sheng and former parish president John Young are waging scorchedearth campaigns against each other to succeed the scandalized Mike Yenni, who opted not to seek re-election. Other contested races include an at-large council showdown and a rematch for sheriff.

In New Orleans, where there are no citywide contests, several

legislative races have generated lots of interest.

Experts agree that while the governor’s race is by no means a foregone conclusion, it has been tame compared to the fight we saw four years ago, when four major candidates slugged it out for months leading up to the primary.

“There doesn’t seem to be much passion statewide,” says University of Louisiana-Lafayette political scientist Pearson Cross, a veteran observer of state politics.

“We could have had a barn-burning governor’s race this year, but the three candidates most likely to give [incumbent] John Bel Edwards a run for his money decided not to run.”

Those coulda-been candidates are U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise of Metairie, U.S. Sen. John Neely Kennedy and state Attorney General Jeff Landry. “Had any one of them jumped into the race, it would be a lot closer and more dramatic,” says Cross.

Cross adds that while Edwards’ two main GOP opponents — U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham of Alto and

businessman Eddie Rispone of Baton Rouge —have standing among Republican voters, this governor’s race “doesn’t feel quite like Clash of the Titans.”

Baton Rouge pollster Bernie Pinsonat agrees.

“We’re very deep into a governor’s race, and the interest level is probably as bad as I’ve ever seen it,” says Pinsonat, whose early September survey had Edwards leading each of his GOP opponents by double digits — and beating them both combined. “They’re running a lot of ads [against Edwards], but voters’ comfort level is to the point that a lot of it is just background noise. … There are no frayed nerves, no energy created by all the ads. The electorate is on the verge of snoozing through the entire governor’s election.

That could change, but it remains a possibility.”

Pinsonat notes that calm political waters are good news for incumbents and those with name recognition — at every level. For example, of the 144 legislative seats up for grabs this year, 52

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have already been decided by a lack of opposition — 40 in the 105-member House, and 12 in the 39-member Senate. He adds that the GOP, which already controls both the House and Senate, is poised to pick up more seats in both chambers.

Looking at the governor’s race, Pinsonat says Edwards is “using the correct playbook” by avoiding controversy and minimizing issues that could be used against him. In ruby-red Louisiana, that means emphasizing his pro-life and pro-gun bona fides, which he burnished as a two-term state lawmaker.

“To date the Republicans have not figured out a way to take a layer off his armor,” Pinsonat says. “He remains, so far, impregnable. … He’s given voters no reason to be upset with him.

Unless the Republicans come up with something dramatic, he’s put it on cruise control.”

Cross says there’s another reason for the lack of fireworks in the governor’s race: Donald Trump.

“There’s a lot of drama nationally,” says Cross. “One of the interesting things about Trump’s presidency is that it’s a riveting

CALM POLITICAL WATERS ARE GOOD NEWS FOR INCUMBENTS AND THOSE WITH NAME RECOGNITION — AT EVERY LEVEL. OF THE 144 LEGISLATIVE SEATS UP FOR GRABS, 52 ARE ALREADY DECIDED BY A LACK OF OPPOSITION. show, whether you love him or hate him. Everybody tunes in to the show every day, to see what’s happening. State politics seems pale by comparison.”

In recent weeks, the tempo — and the temperature — of the governor’s race has ticked upward, at least among the

Republican candidates. Rispone, who finished third in Pinsonat’s poll, began attacking Abraham in TV ads. Up to that point, the two men focused their attacks on Edwards — so much so that the state GOP endorsed them both, as did the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), a potent conservative force in the state.

Rispone’s attack ads against Abraham initially brought some high-profile Republicans to the congressman’s aid, but they also may have weakened Abraham’s once-solid hold on second place.

Rispone and Abraham share two daunting — and somewhat conflicting — challenges: Together, they need to keep Edwards below 50% on Oct. 12; at the same time, they’re competing against each other for a spot in the runoff, if there’s to be a runoff. The latter challenge no doubt moved Rispone to attack Abraham.

No one doubts that Edwards will run first in the primary. If he garners a majority of the vote on Oct. 12 — which is his campaign’s sole focus — he will win re-election outright.

The key for Edwards will be turnout, particularly among African-American voters, who support him in overwhelming numbers.

In other statewide races, most incumbents appear to be cruising to victory. The lone exception could be Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon. Challenger Tim Temple, an insurance executive, has pumped a lot of money into a TV campaign.

Donelon remains the better-known candidate, though neither is a household name across the state.

The marquee contest in Jefferson Parish is the race between Lee Sheng and Young for parish president. The gloves came off early when Young tried to tie Lee Sheng to the production and storage of cyanide at a plant on the West Bank — which the council approved unanimously in January 2018.

In April of this year, the council revoked the plant’s permit for expansion, but that didn’t stop Young from dubbing his opponent “Cyanide Cynthia” shortly after she announced her candidacy. Lee Sheng says Young praised the sprawling chemical complex that includes the proposed cyanide storage tanks while he was parish president, calling it “a dream come true for this community” when the expanded facility broke ground in 2013.

Then came the dueling “letters” TV attack ads.

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T U E S D AY S labeled “Dear John.” As instrumental strains of “Your Cheatin’ Heart” play in the background, a woman’s voice reads a “Dear John” letter to Young, explaining why she cannot vote for him. The spot accuses Young of covering up sexual harassment in his administration, evading public records laws and of being a “career politician.” It also mocks his tenure as an assistant district attorney, saying, “Collecting money for parking tickets doesn’t make you a crime fighter.”

Days later, Young fired back with a “Dear Cynthia” ad. “The fact is, you know John Young never covered up or was even accused of sexual harassment,” a woman’s voice says, also accompanied by background music.

“The allegations were made against a parish employee. When the issue came to Young’s attention, he took action, ordered an investigation. That’s called leadership. … Cynthia, if you can’t get your facts straight as a candidate, how can you do so as parish president?”

Jefferson has two other parishwide contests — the race for sheriff and the race for Council member At-Large “B.” The sheriff’s race features incumbent Joe Lopinto facing the man he beat just over 18 months ago, former sheriff’s office spokesman John Fortunato. That race began with a bang. FortuPAGE 15

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FOR MOST OF THIS ELECTION CYCLE LOUISIANA’S POLITICAL WATERS HAVE BEEN UNCHARACTERISTICALLY CALM. nato jumped into the race minutes before qualifying closed, and minutes later Lopinto said he called the FBI to report Fortunato for allegedly trying to pressure him to help his former opponent get a job at the Causeway Commission — or face Fortunato at the polls again. Fortunato scoffed at the allegation. While this race is a rematch, Fortunato doesn’t have nearly the resources or political support he had in their first faceoff. Still, it’s a race, and anything can happen in Jefferson Parish.

The contest for Council member At-Large “B” is a generational matchup. Veteran council member Paul Johnston, who has served in public office for a quarter-century, faces first-time candidate and former TV news anchor Scott Walker.

Johnston has raised and spent more money and appears to have more organized political support, but Walker has a higher profile thanks to his time as a local news anchor — and he’s a more energetic and telegenic candidate.

“The tabloid races seem to be in Jefferson,” says local

pollster and Xavier University political scientist Silas Lee, who is not surveying for any candidate in Jefferson. “Like tabloids, they are driven by a little bit of scandal, a little bit of whodunnit, and some intrigue. It’s like a TV soap opera — there are lots of different seats open and lots of political drama.”

Elsewhere in Jefferson and New Orleans, legislative races are heating up. Term limits have forced a number of incumbents either to seek other offices or return to private life — at least temporarily — and the races for their seats are hotly contested. Some incumbents who are not term limited face wellfinanced opponents.

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It’s all a journey, for you & for me. What I’ve seen since 1969 – jeans, silk shirts, braless, hot pants, maxi dresses, disco clothes, shoulder pads, furs & ball gowns, stirrup pants, skinny magic pants, silk teddies, sleek suits, clutch purses, Lucite jewelry & ropes of pearls.

Now onward we go to 2020… the roaring 20s. I look forward to our next fashion experience together.

Love, Yvonne La Fleur THE WOMAN, THE STORE, THE FRAGRANCE – THE ESSENCE OF NEW ORLEANS.

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“Three things have made my life successful – patience, perseverance and passion, and I always say that I am not the smartest businesswoman out there, but I am very passionate every day and ready to roll up my sleeves to work.”

The store is an open-floor plan, fashion house located at its original location in the Riverbend Carrollton neighborhood. It is very Parisian in touch and feel. A magical retail experience offering curated collections designed and/or collected by Yvonne La Fleur personally. She has traveled and manufactured throughout the world – France, England, Italy and mainland China. Now much of her inventory is made in the U.S. The store has always offered complimentary alterations from the beginning with the $8.00 jeans to now with wedding gowns and other merchandise.

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Megan Naccari OW N E R / E S T H E T I C I A N Megan Naccari, owner/esthetician, opened Saintly Skin because of her passion to help women look and feel their best. Megan has extensive aesthetic knowledge and is dedicated to providing her clients the best in IPL Hair Removal, Cellulite Reduction, Injectables, Dermaplane, Acne solutions, Spa Facials and the list goes on. They also offer Monthly Membership Packages to help you maintain your treatments at an affordable price!

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Jaclyn McCabe OW N E R Jaclyn McCabe is a self-love coach and body-positive advocate who believes beauty is a mindset, not a waistline®. After spending too many years dreading the dressing room, she created a space where plus-size women don’t need to choose between clothes that fit and clothes that are fabulous. Jaci Blue offers women like her exclusive access to fashion-forward designs in sizes 12 to 28. In addition to her boutique, Jaclyn is passionate about building a plus-size lady tribe through community events like her annual Not So Skinny Dip, as well as, hosting renowned feminist authors, movie nights and other meetups. > 2111 M AG A Z I N E S T R E E T N E W O R L E A N S, L A 70130 504.603.2929 W W W. JAC I B LU E .CO M | @ JAC I B LU E

A little Italy La Mensa serves contemporary Italian cuisine in the French Quarter

BY RE B ECC A F R I E D M A N OCCUPYING THE LONGTIME SPACE OF MAXIMO’S ITALIAN GRILL , La

Mensa has brought Italian cuisine back to a bustling block on Lower Decatur Street. With its sleek setting and approachable menu, La Mensa brings a solid happy hour and dinner option to the French Quarter and has an open kitchen so diners can watch dishes being prepared.

More recently, the location was occupied by Trinity, which brightened the space with white marble, and that decor remains largely unchanged except for pops of paint and patterned wallpaper.

Upon entering, patrons find a vast, marble-topped bar which offers an appealing backdrop for cocktails and daily happy hour specials. Table seating continues through the main dining room and alongside the open kitchen where chefs quietly tend to modern Italian dishes.

The menu offers a single page of frequently changing small plates, pizzas, house-made pastas and entrees. Starters such as a board of cured meats, cheeses and salads are designed for sharing. The arancini trio ($11) provided a tasty opening, with crisp exteriors surrounding creamy rice and fillings of lobster, pork ragu and herbed goat cheese atop tomato basil cream. Hearty pork and veal meatballs ($9) taste like they come from a family recipe, sprinkled with fresh herbs and cheese and a side of grilled ciabatta slices for scooping up tomato sugo.

On the lighter side, an octopus salad ($13) with arugula and olives hits a refreshing note with orange,

WHERE

1117 Decatur St., (504) 325-5789; www.lamensanola.com

shaved fennel and citrus vinaigrette.

A generous portion of squash blossoms came fried to a pleasant crisp and oozed with a warm goat cheese filling.

The menu contains a section dedicated to pizza, including unusual varieties like pineapple with jalapeno, fontina and prosciutto and another with sweet potato, house-made fennel sausage, kale and goat cheese. On one visit, the pizza oven was broken, and on the next visit, a margherita pizza arrived underdone, the crust still doughy.

Pizzas are small, about the size of a large dinner plate, and expensive, ranging from $17 for the margherita to $22 for the pineapple.

Among the pastas, the squid ink spaghetti ($27) with mussels, lobster and shrimp in white wine chili-butter sauce offered a satisfying portion of seafood accented by fresh herbs, but the amount of spaghetti beneath the pool of sauce was meager. A serving of creste de gallo ($17), a textured short pasta with a rich sauce of fennel sausage, kale, chili, cream and Parmesan was more abundant.

Gulf fish piccata ($27) was solid if unremarkable, and the fillet came with asparagus and a slightly bland risotto. Other menu appearances paired the fish with housemade spaghetti.

Desserts exhibited some creativity, including a well-presented black cherry tiramisu with an appealing taste and texture.

Wines and house cocktails, like the well-made Negroni, lean Italian, and the bar offers Italian Dolomi-

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True believers TRUE FOOD KITCHEN (801 St. Charles Ave., 504-558-3900; www.truefoodkitchen.com), a restaurant that promotes itself as health-conscious, opened Sept. 25 in The Julia at Saint Charles residential development in the Warehouse District. Founded by integrative medicine advocate

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Chef Matt Abercrombie serves Italian dishes at La Mensa.

ti pilsner and rossa beers. Unlike many traditional Italian restaurants, La Mensa does not serve espresso.

Service was welcoming and friendly. Although its location is in the midst of bars and clubs, the restaurant’s operating hours are short, with dinner service ending by 9 p.m. most nights (10 p.m. on Saturdays).

For diners seeking an attractive setting away from the sensory overload of the Quarter, La Mensa provides a comfortable, upscale bar scene with many satisfying dishes.

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a quiet French Quarter spot for contemporary Italian cuisine

Dr. Andrew Weil, the chain counts Oprah Winfrey as an investor and operates 29 locations in 16 states.

The extensive menu will change seasonally and the opening iteration features pears, butternut squash, beets and Brussels sprouts. Culinary influences range from Asian to Middle Eastern, and menu items can be customized to meet many dietary regimens including keto, paleo, vegan and gluten. Servers are schooled in ingredients, nutrition information and preparations.

There is a simple salad of kale, lemon, garlic, grana Padano and breadcrumbs ($10), and more ambitious combinations such as butternut squash, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cannellini beans and more with horseradish vinaigrette ($14). Thincrust pizzas range from $13 to $16 and gluten-free versions are available. One pie is topped with butternut squash, caramelized onions, kale, dried cranberries and vegan almond ricotta.

True Food Kitchen has a selection of bowls, offering varieties such as spicy Panang curry and Korean noodle. Bowls range from $12 to $14, and proteins can be added for an additional charge. The menu also includes hearty fare such as steak tacos and burgers, both with grass-fed beef.

The Unbeetable Burger is made from beets and served with kuzu, jicama slaw and crushed avocado. The bun is dairy free and a gluten free one is available.

For desserts, there’s flourless chocolate cake served with coco-

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For weekend brunch, the kitchen offers juices, smoothies and nonalcoholic refreshers including the Hangover Rx, a combination of pineapple, orange, honey and coconut water.

The bar has a large selection of wines by the glass and bottle. Many cocktails feature organic liquors, including a Beets by Jon with organic vodka, red beet, lemon and pineapple and the ginger margarita made with organic reposado tequila, ginger liqueur, sea buckthorn and honey.

True Food Kitchen serves lunch and dinner daily, and brunch is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

— REBECCA FRIEDMAN

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TUNG NGUYEN, WHO RAN T2 STREETFOOD at St. Roch Market, has moved

across the street to open Em Trai Sandwich Co. (2372 St. Claude Ave., 504-302-7772; www.facebook. com/emtraisandwichco) in the New Orleans Healing Center. The space previously was home to the restaurants Fatoush, Spotted Cat Food & Spirits and most recently the second location of Seed.

Nguyen will serve creative Vietnamese-inspired cuisine, expanding on T2’s traditional Vietnamese dishes by incorporating Asian ingredients into dishes including

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po-boys and potato tots. The menu includes crab dip with wonton chips, fried egg rolls, spring rolls, bao, pho, salads and sandwiches. Items range from $3 for a fried tofu bao to $13.50 for smoked brisket pho.

Nguyen grew up in New Orleans and credits his mother with providing the foundation for his dishes. A classical pho broth gets reduced, darkened and combined with smoked meat from Central City BBQ. Nguyen is part of Central City BBQ’s Hogs for the Cause team, Aporkalypse Now, and he picks up smoked meats from the restaurant daily for his pho and bao.

Em Trai spins New Orleans classics like shrimp po-boys, with shrimp tossed in bang bang sauce on banh mi bread from Hi-Do Bakery. His oyster BLT features bacon, Caesar dressing, spicy mayo and romaine on “everything” sourdough bread from St. Bruno Bread Co. Patton’s

hot sausage is available as a banh mi or a po-boy.

Currently Em Trai only accepts credit cards but soon will take cash. Nguyen is waiting for a liquor license, which will allow the restaurant to serve sake, wines on tap and beers from Urban South Brewery.

The restaurant will offer delivery through Uber Eats. Em Trai Sandwich Co. is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

— REBECCA FRIEDMAN

High holy days FOR MANY NEW ORLEANIANS, the best source for Jewish holiday cooking is their own kitchen. But for Rosh Hashana or Yom Kippur, a growing number of stores and restaurants offer kugel, honey cake and other holiday standards. Rosh Hashana began Sept. 29, and Yom Kippur, a day of atonement marked by fasting, begins during the evening of Oct. 8.

One traditional holiday item is challah bread made in a round shape, instead of the standard braided oblong loaf. For the holidays, the bread often is studded with raisins, the circle signifying the continuous cycle of life, or as some believe, a year of blessings.

Several local groceries offer round challahs during the holidays, including Robert Fresh Market (www.robertfreshmarket.com), Trader Joe’s (www. traderjoes.com), Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com) and Dorignac’s Food Center (www. dorignacs.com) by special order.

Maple Street Patisserie (7638 Maple St., 504-304-1526; www. cargocollective.com/maplestreetpatisserie) offers round challahs as well as honey bread and assorted rugelach. Gracious Bakery and Cafe (citywide; www.graciousbakery. com) bakes walnut-apricot rugelach, honey-lavender brioche and brown butter honey tea cakes as well as round challahs. Stein’s Market & Deli (2207 Magazine St., 504-527-0771; www.steinsdeli.com) also makes round challahs in plain and raisin flavors but orders must be made in advance. La Boulangerie (4600 Magazine St., 504-269-3777; www. laboulangerienola.com) offers round challahs by advance order.

In Metairie, Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery (3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504-888-2010; www. koshercajun.convertri.com) carries a range of traditional foods from brisket to matzo ball soup as well as challahs in a variety of sizes and with toppings, including poppy and sesame. Casablanca Restaurant (3030 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504-8882209; www.kosherneworleans.com) offers a full menu of kosher holiday specialties, as does Dvash Catering (www.dvashcatering.com).

— REBECCA FRIEDMAN

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Dr. Andrew Weil Founder, True Food Kitchen DR. ANDREW WEIL recently visited New Orleans for the opening of True Food Kitchen, a restaurant chain he co-founded. The restaurant’s food is based on his eating program, which he designed to combat inflammation in the body that he believes is linked to illnesses ranging from heart disease to certain cancers. Weil is a leading advocate for integrative medicine, and his platforms include a column in Prevention magazine, cookbooks and television appearances. He spoke with Gambit about anti-inflammatory eating and his health-driven dining philosophy.

How would you describe your anti-inflammatory diet approach?

WEIL: Avoid all processed, refined, manufactured food. Eat lots of vegetables across the color spectrum and fruits. Keep animal food low, [eat] healthy dairy products, things like that. Common sense.

I’m a big believer in olive oil and fish as a source of omega-3 fatty acids. I use cashew milk a lot in cooking. You can make the best cream soups and frozen desserts with it, and that’s mostly monounsaturated fat.

I think it’s good to keep sugar low, though I don’t tell people to avoid it. I think you want to avoid deepfried food, and you want to keep things made with flour in general at a minimum.

I also recommend Asian mushrooms, which have a lot of medicinal benefits, over button mushrooms.

Button mushrooms are grown in the dark on manure, so a lot of fly larvae develop, and to kill them [growers] use pesticides. Asian mushrooms are grown in light on wood, so they’re healthier. Button mushrooms also have some natural carcinogens, some of which are broken down by heat, some not.

As for the restaurant, it’s just really good food that looks and tastes great, and it happens to conform to very good nutritional principles. I think one reason these are successful is that there’s something for everybody here — vegan, vegetarian, meat eaters, gluten free, keto, paleo.

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W: Certainly in the medical community, but that’s changing rapidly.

Integrative medicine is becoming so mainstream. Yeah, there are still these voices saying it’s unscientific, blah, blah, blah, but that’s fading away.

There’s also increasing recognition of the deficiency of nutrition education.

Medical schools are just beginning to come on board, but it’s amazing that for so long it’s been omitted.

There’s a high degree of consensus on the big questions. We know what are good and bad fats, but somehow that information is not getting out into the public.

There is also a common misconception that heathy food is expensive or difficult to make. The most expensive items in the grocery are meats and animal foods. Beans and grains are cheap. The biggest challenge, and one of the missions of this restaurant, is to convince people that healthy food and delicious food are not in opposition.

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True Food Kitchen serves alcohol. Can it be part of a healthy diet?

W: There’s a fair amount of evidence that a moderate amount of drinking is associated with good health. It certainly is a major stress reliever for many people. But I think the key is moderation. One piece of advice I give to people who drink is to give yourself two or three alcohol-free days a week. And it’s interesting that in most restaurants, alcohol sales are a huge percent of the profit. We have a much lower percentage of alcohol sales in the restaurants. Our nonalcoholic refreshers are some of the best-selling items. — REBECCA FRIEDMAN

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Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — Reservations accepted for large parties.

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CARROLLTON/UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOODS Catalino’s — 7724 Maple St., (504) 618-6735; www.facebook.com/catalinosllc — Reservations accepted. L and D daily. $$ Chais Delachaise — 7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise. com — Reservations accepted. L SatSun, D daily, late Fri-Sat. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi. com — Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — No reservations.

L, D daily. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. $$

CITYWIDE Breaux Mart — Citywide; www. breauxmart.com — No reservations.

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FAUBOURG MARIGNY Kebab — 2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4328; www.kebabnola.com — Delivery available. No reservations. L and D Wed-Mon, late Fri-Sat. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal., (504) 947-8787 — No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $ Marie’s Kitchen — 2483 Burgundy St., (504) 267-5869; www.mariesbarandkitchen.com — No reservations.

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FRENCH QUARTER Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — No reservations. B, L, D daily. $ Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — Reservations recommended. L, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Reservations accepted. B, L. D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com — Reservations recommended.

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Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola. com — Reservations recommended.

B, L, D daily. $$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — No reservations. L, early dinner daily. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. $$ Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/nola-restaurant — Reservations recommended. L Thu-Mon, D daily. $$$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com — Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola. com — Reservations recommended.

D daily. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www. bourbonorleans.com — Reservations accepted. B daily, D Tue-Sun. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 9343463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com — Reservations accepted. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

HARAHAN/JEFFERSON/ RIVER RIDGE Cold Stone Creamery — 1130 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite F, (504) 736-5037; www.coldstonecreamery.com — Delivery available. No reservations. L, D daily. $ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — No reservations.

L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Elmwood, (504) 733-3803; www.theospizza.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $

KENNER The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel. com — No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$

OUT TO EAT Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001; www. lakeviewbrew.com — No reservations. B, L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $

METAIRIE Akira Sushi + Hibachi — 3326 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 304-8820; www. akirametairie.com — Delivery available.

No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www. andreasrestaurant.com — Reservations recommended. L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com — No reservations. L Sun-Thu, D Mon-Thu. $ Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com — No reservations. L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; www.theospizza.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. $$

MID-CITY/TREME Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — No reservations.

L, D Tue-Sun. $ Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar — 231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 609-3871; www.brownbutterrestaurant. com — Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com — Reservations accepted for large parties.

L Tue-Sun, D Fri. $ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness. com — Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ FullBlast Brunch — 139 S. Cortez St., (504) 302-2800; www.fullblastbrunch. com — Reservations accepted. Brunch Thu-Mon. $$ G’s Pizza — 4840 Bienville St., (504) 483-6464; www.gspizzas.com — No reservations. L, D, late daily. $ Ikura Sushi + Hibachi — 301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 485-5658; www. ikuranola.net — Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity. com — No reservations. L daily, D MonSat, brunch Sun. $$ Namese — 4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 4838899; www.namese.net — Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Ralph’s on the Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com — Reservations recommended.

L Tue-Fri, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $ Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; www.willie-

maesnola.com — No reservations.

L Mon-Sat. $$ Wit’s Inn ­­— 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com — ­ Reservations accepted for large parties. L, D, late daily. $

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UPTOWN Apolline — 4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com — Reservations accepted. brunch, D Tue-Sun. $$$ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — Reservations accepted. B daily, L Fri-Sat, D Mon-Thu, brunch Sun. $$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise. com — No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D and late daily. $$ Emeril’s Delmonico — 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico — Reservations recommended.

D daily. $$$ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com ­— No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Le’s Baguette Banh Mi Cafe — 4607 Dryades St., (504) 895-2620; www. facebook.com/lesbaguettenola — No reservations. B Sat-Sun, L and D daily. $ Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com — Reservations accepted. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Piccola Gelateria — 4525 Freret St., (504) 493-5999; www.piccolagelateria. com — No reservations. L, D Tue-Sun. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; www. theospizza.com — No reservations.

L, D daily. $ The Trolley Stop Cafe — 1923 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-0090; www. thetrolleystopcafe.com — Delivery available. No reservations. B and L daily, D and late-night Thu-Sat. $ Twisted Waffles — 1410 Annunciation St., Suite 2117, (504) 586-0573; www. twistedwaffles.com — Delivery available.

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WAREHOUSE DISTRICT Emeril’s Restaurant — 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans — Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D daily. $$$ Meril — 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril — Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Vyoone’s Restaurant — 412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; www.vyoone.com — 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 — Reservations accepted.

D Tue-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Tavolino Pizza & Lounge — 141 Delaronde St., (504) 605-3365; www.facebook.com/tavolinolounge — Reservations accepted for large parties.

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TUESDAY 1 30/90 — The Set Up Kings, 5; Kennedy & The Moth, 9 BB King’s Blues Club — Batiste Family, 5&8 Bamboula’s — Christopher Johnson, noon; Kala Chandra, 3; Chance Bushman & The Rhythm Stompers, 6:30; Budz Blues Band, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Tacos Tequila, Tiaras & Vanessa Carr, 7 Carnaval Lounge — Ken Swartz & Palace of Sin, 6; Slick Skillet Serenaders & Daniel Beaudoin, 9 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 8 Circle Bar — Joe Kile, 7 Columns Hotel — John Rankin, 8 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Los Bums, 8 Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — Lil Freddie King, 6 Gasa Gasa — Gouge Away, Jeromes Dream, Soul Glo and Secret Smoker, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — The James Rivers Movement, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8:30 Old U.S. Mint — Down on Their Luck Orchestra, 2 Prime Example Jazz Club — The Spectrum 6 Quintet, 8 & 10 Ralph’s on the Park — Sandy Hinderlie, 5 Rock ‘n’ Bowl — Latin Night, 7 Santos Bar — Giuda & Luxurious Faux Furs, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Keith Burnstein, 5; Mia Borders, 8 Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 6

WEDNESDAY 2 30/90 — Justin Donovan, 5 Bamboula’s — Eight Dice Cloth, noon; G & the Swinging Gypsies, 3; Mem Shannon Blues, 6:30; Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review, 10 Carnaval Lounge — David Roe, 6; Highway to Hell, 9 Check Point Charlie — T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Mark Carroll & Friends, 6 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7 Columns Hotel — Kathleen Moore, 8 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Jillian Kaye, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Loren Pickford, 9:30 Gasa Gasa — Colter Wall, 9 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Wasted Potency, Venture, Flexi and Lil Pilz La Flare, 7 The Jazz Playhouse — Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection, 8:30

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Marigny Brasserie & Bar — Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Frankie & Witch Fingers, 8 Ralph’s on the Park — Charlie Miller, 5 Rock ‘n’ Bowl — Band of Gold, 8 Santos Bar — Swamp Moves & The Russell Welch Quartet, 10:30 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Leslie Martin, 5; Hot Club of New Orleans, 8

THURSDAY 3 30/90 — Andy J. Forest, 5; Smoke N Bones, 9; DJ Fresh, 10 Bamboula’s — Eh La Bas, noon; Ranch Tee Motel, 3; Marty Peters & the Party Meters, 6:30; Ace Brass Band, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Rebecca Leigh & Harry Mayronne, 5; Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand, 8 Carnaval Lounge — Mark Rubin & Friends, 6; Salt Wives, 9 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6 PAGE 26

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Circle Bar — Dark Lounge featuring Rik Slave, 7 Covington Trailhead — Tuba Skinny, 5 d.b.a. — Alexis & Samurai, 7; The O-Pines album release with the Fabulous Faux Furs, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Leo Keegan’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Jam, 8 Gasa Gasa — Bit Brigade performs Contra, Metroid & Double Ferrari, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — John Paul Carmody, 6; Dr. Nativo, 9 House of Blues — Mike Doussan Trio (Foundation Room), 6; Jake Landry, 6:30 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Gumbo & Gris Gris: A Benefit for Bernard Pearce featuring Helen Gillet, Meschiya Lake, Julie Odell and more, 7 The Jazz Playhouse — Brass-AHolics, 8:30 Lafreniere Park — Crescent City Soul, 6:30 The Lazy Jack — Two Scotts, 6 Le Bon Temps Roule — The Soul Rebels, 11 Old Point Bar — Gypsy Smoke, 8 One Eyed Jacks — The Suffers, 8; Fast Times, 10 Pavilion of the Two Sisters — Harvey Jesus & Fire at Thursdays at Twilight, 6 Ralph’s on the Park — Jeff Pounds, 5 Rock n’ Bowl — Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, 8

Santos Bar — DJ Q Late Night Dance Party, 11:59 SideBar — Brad Walker and Jeff Albert, 7; Mahmoud Chouki, John Maestas and Rurik Nunan, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown Tribute to Louis Armstrong, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5; Arsene DeLay, 8 Tipitina’s — Marc Stone Live at Tipitina’s album-release party and Keiko Komaki, 8:30

FRIDAY 4 30/90 — Tiffany Pollack & Co., 2; Jon Roniger & The Good For Nothin’ Band, 5; Sam Price & The True Believers, 8; DJ Dot Dunnie, 10; Gene’s Music Machine, 11 Bamboula’s —Kala Chandra, 2; City of Trees Brass Band, 10; Jeremy Joyce Jazz Adventure, 11 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Davis Rogan, 6; B Side Beatniks & Larry Scala, 9 Carnaval Lounge — Secondhand Street Band, 6; Forro Nola, 9 Casa Borrega — Los Tremolo Kings, 7 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae and friends, 7; Helen Gillet, 9:30 d.b.a. — Russell Welch Hot Quartet, 4; New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 7; Soul Rebels, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Vance Orange, 9

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Hi-Ho Lounge — Brass-A-Holics, Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. & The Wild Magnolias, 9 House of Blues — Jamie Lynn Vessels (Restaurant & Bar), 12:30; Captain Buckles Band, 4; Jake Landry & Right Lane Bandits (Foundation Room), 7 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Sierra Green & The Soul Machine, 10 The Jazz Playhouse — James Martin Band, 7:30; Burlesque Ballroom feat.

Trixie Minx and Romy Kaye, 11 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 5 The Lazy Jack — Sugar Shaker, 7 Le Bon Temps Roule — Tom Worrell, 7 Mandeville Trailhead — Soul Revival, 6:30 NOLA Brewing Company — Justin Molaison, 3 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Martha & The Goodtime Gang, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — The Chris Lee Band, 9 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Mike Zito, 9:30 Santos Bar — DJ Otto, 11:59 SideBar — Alex Bosworth and Daniel Seriff, 7; Aurora Nealand and James Singleton, 9 Smoothie King Center — Miranda Lambert’s Roadsie Bars & Pink Guitars Tour, with Maren Morris, Pistol Annies, Tenille Townes, 7 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Phillip Manuel & Michael Pellera Quartet, 8 & 10

Southport Hall — Timmy T, London Exchange, Christopher Anton and The Joneses, 8 Three Muses — Royal Roses, 5:30; Esther Rose, 9 Tipitina’s — Temps Petit: A New Orleans Tribute to Tom Petty and Jamaican Me Breakfast Club, 10 Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 3

SATURDAY 5 30/90 —Jonathan Bauer Project, 11 a.m.; Kettle Black, 2; Organami, 5; Big Mike & The R&B Kings, 8; DJ Torch, 10; Sierra Green & The Soul Machine, 11 Bamboula’s — Sabertooth, 11 a.m.; G & the Swinging Gypsies, 3:30; Johnny Mastro, 7; Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review, 11:30 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Camile Baudoin and Papa Mali, 6; Charlie Wooton, 9 Carnaval Lounge — Fraulein Francis & The Sleazeball Orchestra, 6; The Cozmos, 9 Casa Borrega — Javier Gutierrez, 7 Circle Bar — Deep Cross, Moze Pray, Supplicate and Death Stair, 9 d.b.a. — Robin Rapuzzi’s Novelty 5, 4; Tuba Skinny, 7; Little Freddie King, 11 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Ted Hefko & The Thousandaires, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Set de Flo featuring Lil Jodeci, 11

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MUSIC House of Blues— John Paul Carmody (Restaurant & Bar), 12:30; Michael Liuzza, 5; Biglemoi (Foundation Room), 7; The Sweet Spot New Orleans: Red Light Special Edition, 7; Jamie Lynn Vessels, 7:30; DJ Matt Scott, 10 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Blackalicious , 9; Cricket and the 2:19, 10 The Lazy Jack — MoJelly Band, 3; Tin Star, 7 Metropolitan Nightclub — 3LAU, 10 Old Point Bar — The Harlots of Harmony, 9:30 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Supercharger, 9:30 Santos Bar — Rusty Lazer, Right Swipes & DJJJ, 9 SideBar — Carmela Rapazzo and Oscar Rossignoli, 7; Billie Davies, Steve Masakowski and Albey Balgochian, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Quiana Lynell, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Despised Icon, Kublai Khan, Ingested, Shadow of Intent & I Am, 7 Three Muses — Debbie Davis, 5:30; Shotgun Jazz, 9 Tipitina’s — Generationals, Neighbor Lady & Amelia Neville, 10 Twist of Lime — Alt 92.3’s Chris Chaos birthday bash, Green Gasoline, Intrepid Bastards, Project Ascension & The Tomb of Nick Cage, 9

BY RAPHAEL HELFAND ALEJANDRO SKALANY HAS BEEN A STAPLE of the New Orleans DIY music scene for almost a decade. Along with kindred spirit Matt Seferian, he’s created a soundtrack for countless breakups and lonely nights with a thoughtful brand of sad rock. Skalany and Seferian started My Father’s Rifle in the early 2010s, then moved on to work together in Donovan Wolfington, one of the most notable New Orleans indie bands of the new millennium.

They currently perform together in Pope, and Skalany contributed heavily to Seferian’s collective album, “Matt Surfin’ and Friends.”

Skalany’s solo project, New Holland, runs in a similar vein to his work with Seferian. On both New Holland albums, Skalany mostly plays acoustic guitar, with light drums courtesy of Michael Saladis — and he sings odd, haunting poems that routinely escape the indie rock algorithm. Skalany remains one of the city’s most original voices, and New Holland is his latest vehicle.

Julie Odell and David Dondero open at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Billy’s Ballroom, 719 Bartholomew St., (504) 827-0767; www.facebook.

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SUNDAY 6 30/90 — The Set Up Kings, 2; Ted Hefko & The Thousandaires, 5; T’Canaille, 9; Allie Porter, 11 BMC — Moments Of Truth, 10 Bamboula’s — Eh La Bas, 11; NOLA Ragweeds, 2; Carl LeBlanc, 6:30; Ed Wills Blues4Sale, 10 Billy’s Ballroom — New Holland, Julie Odell and David Dondero, 5:30 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Some Like It Hot, 11 a.m.; Pfister Sisters, 4; Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet, 7 Carnaval Lounge — Walking Shoes, 6; Jeff Krause & Friends with Troi Atkinson, 9 Circle Bar — Micah & Marlin, 7; Thadeus Gonzalez and more, 10 Columns Hotel — Chip Wilson, 11 d.b.a. — The Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Jamaican Me Breakfast Club, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Winslow, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — Casual Burn recordrelease party, 10 House of Blues— Sean Riley (Restaurant & Bar), 6:30; Revocation, Voivod, Psycroptic, Skeletal Remains & Conjurer (The Parish), 7 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 11 The Jazz Playhouse — Germaine Bazzle, 8 The Lazy Jack — Double Trouble & 1, 3; Rhino & The Safari Men, 6 The Maison — Mark Braud Tribute to Percy Willie Humphreys, 4 Old Point Bar — Gregg Martinez, 3:30; Romy Kay, Jeanne Marie Harris, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Acid King, Wizard Rifle and Warish, 8 Santos Bar — Tsushimarie, 9 SideBar — Boyanna Trayanova and Luke Brechtelsbauer, 7 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Lilli Lewis, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Raph Et Pascal, 5; The Clementines, 8

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30/90 — Margie Perez, 5; New Orleans Super Jam presented by Gene Harding, 9 Bamboula’s — St. Louis Slim Blues Trio, noon; Perdido Jazz Band, 3; G & the Swinging Gypsies, 6:30; Les Gretex n’ Creole Cooking, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Carnaval Lounge — Margi Cates, 6 Circle Bar — Dem Roach Boyz, 7 d.b.a. — Steve Detroy & the Swing Revue, 7 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam, 8 Hi-Ho Lounge — No Frets feat.

Amine Boucetta, 6; Bluegrass Pickin’ Party featuring Tucker Baker, Victoria Coy and Mark Andrews, 8; Americana Music Series: Dirty Rain Revelers, 10 House of Blues — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 6:30 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Graveyard, 7 The Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8

One Eyed Jacks — Blind Texas Marlin, 10 Rock n’ Bowl — Swing Night & DJ Twiggs, 7 SideBar — TRIODE featuring Jenelle Roccaforte, Will Feinberg and Zach Mama, 7; Instant Opus presents Amina Scott, Boyanna Trayanova and Maude Caillat, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Hammerfall, 7 The Starlight — Jambalaya Jam feat.

Joshua Benitez Band, 8 Three Muses — Monty Banks, 5; Joe Cabral, 8

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Albinas Prizgintas. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — The organist’s Organ & Labyrinth performance includes selections from baroque to vintage rock. www.albinas.org. Free admission.

6 p.m. Tuesday.

Music at Midday. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 1229 Broadway St. — Newcomb Department of Music presents The Lott Quartet, featuring violinists Benjamin Thacher and Kurt Munstedt, Violist Tyler Sieh and cellist Rachel Hsieh.

Free admission. Noon Wednesday.

Chamber Music Festival Opening Gala.

New Orleans Record Press, 1336 Montegut St. — Sonic Escape performs at the festival’s opening event. www.crescentcitychambermusicfestival.com. 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Crescent City Chamber Music Festival. Various Venues — The festival includes free public and private concerts and workshops by local and visiting musicians and groups. www.crescentcitychambermusicfestival.com.

“Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber”.

Fuhrmann Auditorium, 317 N. Jefferson Ave., Covington — The Northlake Performing Arts society performs works from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Evita” and “Sunset Boulevard.” www.npas.info. Tickets $21.

7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Music Under the Oaks. Newman Bandstand, Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St. — The Audubon Park Conservancy presents the free concert. www.audubonnatureinstitute. org. 5 p.m. Sunday.

Trinity Artist Series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — Vocalist Cindy Van Duyne and the 18-piece Crescent City Big Band performs big band and swing music. www.albinas. org. 5 p.m. Sunday.

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EVENTS Tuesday, Oct. 1....................... 30 Wednesday, Oct. 2 ............... 30 Thursday, Oct. 3.................... 30 Friday, Oct. 4 ......................... 30 Saturday, Oct. 5 ................... 30 Sunday, Oct. 6 ....................... 31 Monday, Oct. 7....................... 31

SPORTS.................................. 31 BOOKS.................................... 31 FILM Openings ................................ 32 Now showing ......................... 32 Special Showings.................. 32

ON STAGE............................ 33 Dance ...................................... 33

ART Happenings....................... 33 Openings................................. 33 Museums................................. 33

TUESDAY 1 Baubles and Bubbly for Beethoven.

Besthoff Home, 1931 State St. — The cocktail party features music by Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra musicians and designer boutique fashions from the Encore Shop in the benefit hosted by the symphony’s volunteer supporters. www.symphonyvolunteers. org. Tickets $85-$100. 6 p.m.

A History of Carnival series. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St. — State Museum historian Karen Leathem leads a four session adult history class. www.friendsofthecabildo.org. Tickets $60-$75. 6 p.m.

“Inner Allies and Adversaries — The Anima and Animus in Jungian Psychology”. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5212 S. Claiborne Ave. — The C. G. Jung Society presents a lecture by Elizabeth Colistra. www.jungneworleans.org. Tickets $10-$15. 7:30 p.m.

New Orleans Old Garden Rose Society. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie — Members discuss the care of old garden roses. 6:30 p.m.

World War I Camouflage Discussion.

St. Tammany Parish Library, Madisonville branch, 1123 Main St., Madisonville — Maritime hull art specialist Carol Olsen discusses the history of Razzle Dazzle WWI camouflage hull imagery. www.sttammanylibrary. org. 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 2 Doll and Toy Fund Mixer. The Advocate Gallery, The New Orleans Advocate, 840 St. Charles Ave. — The Gambit and the Times Picayune | New Orleans Advocate | Nola.

com hold a fundraiser for The Times-Picayune Doll & Toy Fund, which provides presents to underprivileged children, with food, drinks, raffles and giveaways. www. tpdollandtoyfund.org/donate. Suggested donation $15+. 5:30 p.m.

Jefferson Parish History. Jane O’Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey — Carolyn Kolb discusses the history of the parish. www. jplibrary.net. Free admission. 7 p.m.

Lagniappe Lunch. Hermann-Grima Historic House, 820 St. Louis Street — The brown bag lunch series features discussion of an item from the museum’s collection. Water provided. www.hgghh.org. Free admission. 11:30 a.m.

THURSDAY 3 In the Fold. Paper Machine, 6330 St. Claude Ave. — There’s food, drinks and more at the benefit for Antenna Gallery and its upcoming programming, “Reflections on Water.” www. antenna.works. Tickets $150. 7 p.m.

Wings & Wine. Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville — The fundraiser for the Northlake Nature Center includes taste test contests, slideshows, a silent auction, food and beverages. www. northlakenature.org. Tickets $25-$30. 7 p.m.

FRIDAY 4 Albert D’Orlando Lectureship on Social Justice. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5212 S. Claiborne Ave. — Loyola Law professor Bill Quigley, Norris Henderson and Bruce Reilly discuss confronting racism in the criminal justice system. 7 p.m.

Family Fest. St. Ann School, 4921 Meadowdale St. — The school festival includes live music, food, raffles, auctions, a fun run, games and more. Also Saturday. www. stannschool.org. 5 p.m.

Fore! Recovery Invitation. English Turn Golf & Country Club, 1 Clubhouse Drive — The scramble format golf tournament includes food and beverages before the 12:30 p.m. shotgun start to benefit Bridge House/Grace House. www.bridgehouse.org. 11 a.m.

Greenway Soiree. The Cellar on St. Louis, 2500 St. Louis St. — The benefit for the Friends of Lafitte Greenway includes music, food and drink. www.lafittegreenway.org.

Tickets $25-$120. 6 p.m.

Movies in the Park. Burke Park, Annunciation and Second streets — NORDC viewing of the Pixar animated “Wall-E,” with pre-show fitness and concessions available; movies begin at dusk. www.nordc.org. 6 p.m.

“Pianorama.” Port Orleans Brewing Co., 4124 Tchoupitoulas St. — Marcia Ball headlines the fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma society’s Light the Night Walk, with food, prizes auctions and more. www. events.lls.org. Tickets $75. 6 p.m.

Scales & Ales. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St. — The fundraiser for the Aquarium of the Americas features beer, wine, cocktails, food, music and a salute to sharks. www.audubonnatureintitute.org

EVENTS

PREVIEW Treme Fall Festival

BY WILL COVIELLO KERMIT RUFFINS AND THE BARBECUE SWINGERS, Wanda Rouzan and a

Taste of New Orleans with Naydja CoJoe, Free Agents Brass Band and others perform at Treme Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. P H OTO B Y B RE T T D U K E , N O L A . C O M | 5 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. The festi- T H E T I M E S - P I C AY U N E val includes an art market, food vendors and community organizations. The Historic Faubourg Treme Association presents the festival to raise funds to maintain the church. The lineup of performers includes Shannon Powell and the Treme All-Stars, Bon Bon Vivant, brass bands with stilt walkers and Mardi Gras Indians, Casa Samba Kids and others. The festival is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1210 Gov. Nicholls St.; www.hfta.org/treme-fall-festival.

$50-$125. 8 p.m.

Scream Island. Scouts Island, 1034 Harrison Ave. — The immersive Halloween festival includes music, food, carnival rides, a kid’s zone and horror haunts. Through Sunday. www.scoutislandscreampark.com. Tickets $20-$79. 6 p.m.

St. Mary Magdalen Seafood Festival. St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie — The church and school festival features live music, food, rides, games and more. Also Saturday and Sunday.

Signature Chefs Auction. Omni Royal Orleans, 621 St. Louis St. — The March of Dimes benefit includes tastings by eight local chefs, silent and live auctions, music, cocktails and more. www.signaturechefs. marchofdimes.org. Tickets $60. 6 p.m.

SATURDAY 5 3K Warrior Bubble Run Walk. 11755 Dwyer Road — The fundraiser benefits Fannie C. Williams Charter School’s athletic department.

There’s music, food, games and giveaways. www.fcwcs.org. Registration $5-$10. 9 a.m.

The Amazons Bake Sale. Fourtier Park, 3100 Esplanade Ave. — The benefit for breast cancer survivors features an Amazons parade demonstration and memorial walk to the bayou to distribute flowers. www.gumbomarie. com. Free admission. 9 a.m.

Beignet Fest. City Park Festival Grounds, 1701 Wisner Blvd. — The festival features more than 30 beignet dishes, music, a kids’ village, an art market and more to benefit the Tres Doux Foundation. www.beignetfest.com. Tickets $5-$40. 10 a.m.

Blues, Brews & BBQ. Docville Farm, 5124 E. St. Bernard Highway, Violet — There’s live music, local and national craft beers, barbecue vendors and a harmonic workshop. www. business.stbernardchamber.org. Noon.

Deo Gratias Gala. St. Joseph Abbey Church, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict — The fundraiser for the seminary college includes

vespers, food and beverages from local vendors, music and an auction. www.saintjosephabbey.com. Tickets $100. 6 p.m.

Krewe de Pink Prom. The Jung Hotel & Residences, 1500 Canal St. — The fundraiser for breast cancer research features music, a silent auction, raffles and more. Pink attire encouraged. www.krewedepink.org.

Tickets $50. 7 p.m.

Loup Garou Film Fest. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave. — The two-day festival includes films, an art show, filmmakers and others behind the scenes in the local and state motion picture industry. Also Sunday. Tickets $5. 8 p.m.

Pasta & Puccini. Sheraton New Orleans, 500 Canal St. — The gala fundraiser for Jefferson Performing Arts Society includes live music, a kids’ theater competition, dinner and dancing, auctions, raffles and more. www.jpas. org. Tickets $200. 6:30 p.m.

Playing for Change Day. Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion, 934 N Peters St. — Live music is performed in coordination with global communities. www.frenchmarket.org.

Free admission. 11 a.m. ¿Qué Pasa? Fest. Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie — The Cervantes Fundacion Hispanoamericana de Arte family festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, dancing, food, arts and crafts, a children’s area and more. Also Sunday. www.quepasafest.org. 11 a.m.

Treme Fall Festival. St. Augustine Church, 1210 Gov. Nicholls St. — The Historic Faubourg Treme Association event benefits cultural destination in the area, with food, music, arts and community organizations. www.hfta.org. 11 a.m.

Twilight Mourning Tour. Hermann-Grima Historic House, 820 St. Louis St. — Creole mourning customs are on display at the house and there is a tour of St. Louis No. 1 and cocktail and appetizer reception; black attire requested. For ages 15 and older. www.hgghh.org. Tickets $65. 5 p.m.

Unmasked Dreams Masquerade Ball.

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EVENT VENUES

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

BY WILL COVIELLO LAST SEASON, THE MARIGNY OPERA BALLET adapted William Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night” in a contemporary, local setting to tell the story of twins separated by a mishap at sea. The company opens its new season with an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a comedy about mismatched lovers, mistaken identity, magical P H OTO B Y B O B B Y B O N S E Y forest spirits and a company of bumbling actors that puts on a play within the play. The comedy already has been adapted into a ballet, but the Marigny company has created its own full-length version, which opens its season Oct. 4-6. Company member Derwin May Jr. choreographed the work. Tucker Fuller composed an original score, and Krewe de Voix Chamber Choir will sing lyrics from Shakespeare. At 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 948-9998; www.marignyoperaballet.org. Tickets $30-$45.

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— Depaul USA’s inaugural event features music, food, door prizes, a silent auction and raffle to support housing programs for the homeless. www.give.depaulusa.org.

Tickets $75. 6 p.m.

Westbank Heritage Festival. John A. Alario Sr. Event Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego — Big Freedia, Juvenile, Ginuwine and Choppa headline a two-day free festival with music and food. Also Sunday. www.westbankheritagefest.com. Free admission.

SUNDAY 6 Celebracion Latina. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. — The festival highlights Latin American culture and music and includes children’s activities and social services information. www.audubonnatureinstitute.org. 11 a.m.

Horses & Hope Celebration. Carousel Farms, 81120 Chenel Road, Folsom — The fundraiser for Equine Reflections includes food and beverages, plus horses involved in the assisted learning and equine- assisted psychotherapy programs. www. equinereflections.org. Tickets $50. 2 p.m.

MONDAY 7 Red Mass. St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley — The annual legal and judicial service is followed by a reception at Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans St., and there is a memorial service at the Supreme Court for deceased members of the bench and bar. 9 a.m.

SPORTS New Orleans Saints. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive — The New Orleans Saints faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. www.neworleanssaints.com.

Noon Sunday.

BOOKS Andrea Olatunji. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, Algiers — The author reads from her new children’s book, “Omar, el Jaguar.” www.nolalibrary.org.

11 a.m. Saturday.

Bruce Spizer. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie — The author discusses “The Beatles Get Back to Abbey Road.” www.jplibrary.net.

7 p.m. Thursday.

Bryan Spitzfaden. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. — The author and cardboard construction engineer discusses his children’s book “The Incwedible Quiet.” www. octaviabooks.com. 11 a.m. Saturday.

Ethan Brown. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. — The author launches a new edition of his book “Murder in the Bayou: Who Killed the Women Known as the Jeff Davis 8?” www.octaviabooks.com.

6 p.m. Monday.

Jax Frey. St. John’s Coffeehouse, 535 E. Boston St., Covington — The author signs “The Gumbeaux Sistahs.” 2 p.m. Saturday.

John C. McManus. National World War II Museum, U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, 945 Magazine St. — The author presents “Fire and Fortitude: The U.S. Army in the Pacific, 1941-1943.” www.nationalww2museum.org.

1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Joy E. Rancatore. Blue Cypress Books, 8126 Oak St. — The author signs “Any Good Thing.” 6 p.m. Thursday.

Kelli Harding. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. — The author discusses “The Rabbit Effect — Live Longer, Happier and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness.” www.gardendistrictbookshop.com. 6 p.m. Thursday.

Mark S. Lewis. Rock ’n’ Bowl, 3016 S. Carrollton Ave. — The author signs “Give A Damn: The Ticket to Cultural Change,” and a portion of proceeds goes to Team Gleason. www.giveadamnbook.com/the-book.

Free admission. 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Marybeth Lima. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie — The author discusses “Adventures of a Louisiana Birder.” www.jplibrary.net 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Morgan Parker. Newcomb Institute, 43 Newcomb Place — The author discusses her novel “Who Put This Song On?” www. newcomb.tulane.edu. 7 p.m. Monday.

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“The Harvesters” — A young boy learns to love a new, orphan brother who his fiercely religious mother has brought home.

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“Joker” (R) — Joaquin Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck, the troubled man who becomes the iconic nemesis of Batman. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Memory — The Origins of Alien” — Alexandre O. Philippe writes and directs this documentary about Ridley Scott’s sci-fi movie. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Semper Fi” (R) — Jai Courtney stars as a police officer who has to decide between the law and helping his imprisoned brother. Chalmette Movies.

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“47 Meters Down: Uncaged” (PG-13) — Teenage girls take a dive near an underwater city full of hungry sharks. Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Ad Astra” (PG-13) — Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) seeks to uncover the truth behind a doomed expedition that included his father. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Angel Has Fallen” (R) — Secret Service agent Mike Banning (Gerard Butler) must find out who framed him for the attempted assassination of the U.S. president. AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Aquarela” (PG) — Victor Kossakovsky directs this documentary that shows water and ice in all their powerful forms, from around the world. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Before You Know It” — In this comedy co-written, directed by and starring Hannah Pearl Utt, sisters find out that the mother they thought was dead is actually alive and starring on a soap opera. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Brittany Runs a Marathon” (R) — Jillian Bell stars as a woman who decides to make a change in her life by training for the New York City Marathon. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Don’t Let Go” (R) — After his family members are murdered, a man gets a call from a niece he thought was dead in this horror fantasy. AMC Westbank Palace 16.

“Downton Abbey” (PG) — The Crawley family welcomes special guests in this theatrical continuation of the popular TV

series, starring Maggie Smith and Matthew Goode. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Prytania Theatre, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “El Desencanto” — Director Jaime Chavarri’s 1976 documentary revolves around the life of Spanish literary figure Leopoldo Panero. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“The Goldfinch” (R) — After his mother is killed, a young boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy Upper East Side family in this movie based on the novel by Donna Tartt.

AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Hobbs & Shaw” (PG-13) — Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham take on a genetically-enhanced villain (Idris Elba) in this spinoff of the “Fast & Furious” franchise. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Hustlers” (R) — A savvy crew of former strippers (including Constance Wu and Jennifer Lopez) bands together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “It — Chapter Two” (R) — Nearly three decades after encountering the shape-shifting Pennywise, long-time friends must return to Derry, Maine. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Judy” (PG-13) — Renee Zellweger stars as Judy Garland in this biographical drama chronicling the performer’s string of sold-out concerts in 1968. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Broad Theater.

“One Child Nation” (R) — This documentary explores China’s one-child policy and the generations shaped by this social experiment. Chalmette Movies.

“Overcomer” (PG) — A high school basketball team and its coach cope with the unexpected news that the town’s manufacturing plant has shut down. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” (PG-13) — A group of teens faces their fears in this horror film based on the popular anthology by Alvin Schwartz. Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Villains” (R) — Amateur criminals (played

by Bill Skarsgard and Maika Monroe) break into a house and stumble upon a dark secret about the homeowners. Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX.

SPECIAL SHOWINGS “Bringing Up Baby” — A befuddled paleontologist (Cary Grant) is pursued by a flighty heiress (Katherine Hepburn) in this 1938 romantic comedy directed by Howard Hawks. At 10 a.m. Wednesday at Prytania Theatre.

GOING OUT REVIEW ‘Now that I am a woman, everything is strange’

BY D. ERIC BOOKHARDT AS ART SHOW TITLES GO, “Now that I’m a woman, everything is strange” sounds edgy and of the moment. The truth is less contemporaneous and more complicated. The title is a line from a song in the 1982 animated fantasy film “The Last Unicorn” about a female unicorn on a quest to find out why she is the last of her species. She learns that unicorns have fierce enemies, including an evil witch who captures her. To escape, the unicorn relies on help from a sketchy magician who changes her into a young woman.

It is the paradox of her new female human persona that inspired the song as well as the work seen here. Focusing on transformational magic as a timeless aspect of female identity, curator Jessica Bizer says the show “explores fluidity and shape-shifting as sources for feminine power.”

It is an intriguing notion that resonates on any number of levels ranging from ancient mythology to modern psychology and may be worthy of a major museum exhibition.

This show, like many at St. Claude Avenue galleries, seems more experimental and offhand, with a grab bag quality about it.

Bizer’s ceaselessly shifting “I’m into Shapes” wall projection (detail, pictured) at its best suggests the sense of magical possibility associated with unicorns, but Nina Schwanse’s “Tempestuous Pussy” drawings are evil witchery in the form of expressionistic demon cats with human breasts rendered in a style reminiscent of Willem de Kooning. Rachel Jones Deris’ sculpture “Girl” is eerie for its strange oracular eyes under a mystical starburst emerging from her forehead, but also for its odd resemblance to teen eco-activist Greta Thunberg.

“Melon,” Sophie Lvoff’s photograph of a neo-renaissance fruit composition, evokes fertility as a form of mystical mojo, while Rachel Avena Brown’s wooden table inscribed with mystical signs rounds things out. All in all, it is a show that takes a freewheeling and loosely improvisational approach to timeless myths and mysteries. Through Oct. 6. Good Children Gallery, 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 975-1557; www.goodchildrengallery.com.

“Elvis Unleashed” — See the Elvis ‘68 Comeback Special with alternative takes and new interviews with Dennis Quaid and others.

At 7 p.m. Monday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“The Exorcist — Extended Cut” (R) — After a teenage girl is possessed, her mother seeks the help of priests in this horror film from director William Friedkin. At 10 p.m.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

Hump Film Fest — Dan Savage’s annual touring home porn festival features short films that celebrate sexual expression. For mature audiences. Thursday through Saturday at Broad Theater.

“Little Monsters (2019)” (R) — Lupita Nyong’o and Josh Gad star in this horror-comedy about a washed-up musician who teams up with a teacher to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies. At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16.

“Mean Girls” (PG-13) — Lindsay Lohan stars as a young woman who vies for the attention of the popular girls in this 2004 comedy. At 4:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Thursday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“New Orleans Uncensored” — A Navy veteran becomes involved in the capture of waterfront racketeers in this 1955 film-noir.

At 10 a.m. Sunday at Prytania Theatre.

“Rear Window (1954)” (PG) — James Stewart stars as a wheelchair-bound photographer who spies on his neighbors in this mystery from director Alfred Hitchcock.

At 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“The Shining” (R) — A family heads to an isolated hotel in director Stanley Kubrick’s

1980 movie version of Stephen King’s horror novel. At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX; 10 p.m.

Tuesday at Prytania Theatre.

“Sye Rae Narashimha Reddy” — This biographical action drama from India revolves around the life of Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. Tuesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

ON STAGE “August: Osage County.” Southern Rep Theatre, 2541 Bayou Road — The funny and sad story of an Oklahoma family coming to grips with a missing father, a chemically addicted mother and lots of secrets and repressed truths. www.southernrep.com.

7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

“Fences.” Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive — Set in the 1950s, August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner tells the story of a former Negro League baseball player who is trying to mentor his son. www.slidelllittletheatre.org. Tickets $10-$18.

8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

“Growing Up — New Orleans Style.” Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St. Kenner — Ricky Graham’s musical comedy about being raised in the Crescent City returns with new insights and music by Jefferson Turner. www.rivertowntheaters. com. Tickets $31. 6 p.m. Sunday.

“Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School.” Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner — Based on the bestselling books, the saga continues with self-appointed expert on all things first grade, Junie B., who is determined to write the ultimate guide for school. Tickets $15. www.rivertowntheaters.com. 7 p.m.

Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

“Noises Off.” Le Petit Theatre, 616 St. Peter St. — The theater opens its season with the backstage comedy about cast intrigue and a flop called “Nothing’s On.” www.lepetittheatre.com. Tickets $15-$60. 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

A Parade of Stars. Cafe Istanbul, 2372 St Claude Ave. — The variety show celebrates Barbara Shorts 70th birthday with music, comedy, Ernie K-Doe’s Baby Dolls and more. (504) 316-3882. Tickets $25.

5 p.m. Sunday.

“The Rocky Horror Show”. Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue, Westwego — Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the raucous musical about a stranded couple who seek refuge in the home of the eccentric Dr. Frank-N-Furter. www.jpas.org. Tickets $20-$35. 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

“Tartuffe.” Delgado Community College, Tim Baker Theater, 615 City Park Ave. — Delgado Community College Theatre Program presents the Moliere comedy of deception and subterfuge. www.eventbrite.com.

Tickets $8-$12. 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

“The Unmentionables.” University of New Orleans, Robert E. Nims Theatre, Performing Arts Center, St. Anthony Avenue off of 2000 Lakeshore Drive — The lives of Western Africans insect with a young Christian missionary, a disenchanted Hollywood actress and the aging businessman and his wife. www.sotaperformances.uno. edu. Tickets $10-$15. 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

“Watership Damn!” The Drifter Hotel, 3522 Tulane Ave. — Aqua Mob New Orleans presents a water ballet production about a rabbit who dreams of a new home far from the oppressiveness of her home warren, with live music, and aquatic and aerial dance. www.eventbrite.com Tickets $15.

8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

“Wicked.” Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St. — The national touring company of the Broadway juggernaut tells the back story on the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Galinda (later Glinda). www.saengernola.com.

Tickets $49-$183. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

“You Can’t Take It With You.” Loyola University New Orleans, Marquette Theatre, Marquette Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — The Loyola University theater department stages the classic Kaufman and Hart comedy about finding sanity in a mad world. www.cmm.loyno.edu/theatre/events. Tickets $5-$15. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

DANCE “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Marigny Opera House, 725 St Ferdinand St. — Marigny Opera Ballet opens its season with the full-length adaptation of William Shakespeare’s comedy, accompanied by New Resonance Orchestra and Krewe de Voix Chamber Ensemble. www.marignyoperaballet.org. Tickets $30-$45. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday

ART HAPPENINGS 34th Birthday Celebration. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery, 2028 Magazine St. — The Right Here In New Orleans (RHINO) gallery celebrates its 34th birthday with a

show of rhino-themed works. www.rhinocrafts.com. 5 p.m. Saturday.

“The Dark Grotto.” SALON Gallery + Artist Studios at Canal Place‘, 333 Canal St. — Opening reception and Forbidden Foods Dinner No. 3 for the Crystal Efemmes exhibition. www.artsneworleans.org. Tickets $35. 6 p.m. Friday.

Southern Crossings. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. — There’s a showcase of artists in residence. www.cacno.org. 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

OPENINGS Academy Gallery, 5256 Magazine St. — “A Retropective” exhibition of paitings and sculpture by Jose-Maria Cundin and “New Work” paintings by Diego Larguia; through Oct. 26; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Angela King Gallery, 241 Royal St. — The exhibition celebrates 30 years of work by Mackensie Thorpe in resin, bronze and stainless steel sculpture; artists reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Ariodante Gallery, 535 Julia St. — The group showing features paintings by David Lumpkin and Dana Manly, blown glass by Juli Juneau and jewelry by Dashka Roth; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Callan Contemporary, 518 Julia St. — The exhibition features new sculpture by David Borgerding, through Oct. 28; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Carol Robinson Gallery, 840 Napoleon Ave. — “Toward Point” is an exhibition of works

by Jere Allen, through Oct. 29; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Cole Pratt Gallery, 3800 Magazine St — Danna Ruth Harvey’s exhibition of mixed-media paintings, through Oct. 26; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Gallery 600 Julia, 600 Julia St. — “Louisiana, The Dream State” features acrylic artist William Crowell, through October; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

A Gallery for Fine Photography, 241 Chartres St. — “Moments of Being” features works by Josephine Sacabo, through Jan. 4, 2020; artist reception and book signing, 5 p.m. Thursday.

Hall-Barnett Gallery, 237 Chartres St. — “Cha-Ching” group exhibition explores consumerism and sociology, through December; opening reception, 5 p.m. Saturday.

LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St. — “She Said” is an exhibition by Leslie Nichols and “The Rookery” is exhibition by Pippin Frisbie Calder, through Nov. 16; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Mac-Gryder Gallery, 615 Julia St. — “Malkovich, Malkovich, Malkovich — Homage to Photographic Masters” features work by Sandro Miller, through Jan. 1, 2020; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Martin Lawrence Gallery New Orleans, 433 Royal St. — Works by modern masters includes Picasso, Miro, Dali and works form the Chagall family, through November; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

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