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CONTENTS

APRIL 10 -16, 2018 VOLUME 39 || NUMBER 15 NEWS

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COMMENTARY

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BLAKE PONTCHARTRAIN

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CLANCY DUBOS

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FEATURES

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EAT + DRINK

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SEVEN THINGS TO DO IN SEVEN DAYS

TUE. APRIL 10 | The director of the

2010 fracking film Gasland hosts a storytelling performance with banjo player Don Vappie and journalist Alexander Zaitchik. At 9 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

The Life and Music of New Orleans Legend George Lewis

Conning for adventure

WED. APRIL 11 | Dr. Michael White

and the Original Liberty Jazz Band explore the music and legacy of the jazz great, a prolific clarinetist who sparked a traditional jazz revival amid a career of influential playing. At Williams Research Center (410 Chartres St.) at 6 p.m.

JPAS presents a musical version of a blockbuster film

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WED. APRIL 11 | Pulling a stunt John

Glenn probably wished he thought of, the Detroit psych-rock trio Moonwalks in January “re-’’issued its lost 2015 LP In Light (The Scales in the Frame) (Stolen Body) for the first time. Glove opens at 9 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

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sonating somebody today, he might be a Facebook subscriber hiding behind a phony photograph, or a scam artist promoting Bitcoin or a pyramid scheme. But 50 years ago, Abagnale was a teenager who successfully pretended to be an airline pilot, a pediatrician and a lawyer in Louisiana. As a charming 16-year-old with a few prematurely gray hairs, Abagnale put on the mantle of a grown man and kited personal checks for millions of dollars he used to pay for hotels, restaurants, automobiles, houses and luxury items — virtually undetected. “People were more open to believing then,” says Michelle Taylor, director of the musical Catch Me If You Can at Jefferson Performing Arts Society. “I can Google anyone’s name now.” That’s true, but the internet still might not yield correct answers. Abagnale’s story about striking out on his own after his parents filed for divorce was captured in the Steven Spielberg film Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The Broadway musical rendition that opened in 2011 was nominated for four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The real-life Abagnale quickly learned that jobs he could get without a high school diploma wouldn’t redeem his family. Instead, he chose a more glamorous profession. He convinced a Pan American World Airways manager that a dry cleaner had misplaced his pilot’s uniform and

was promptly fitted for a new suit. In a time before Photoshop, he used a decal from a model airplane to make a believable employee identification badge and picked up enough industry jargon in the terminal to fly millions of miles in the jump seat. Bounced checks eventually put the FBI on his trail, so Abagnale chose a new alias and profession to continue his adventure. “It feels like you are on a roller coaster with all the twists and turns,” Taylor says of the story behind the musical. “It’s predictable at moments, but every time you think you know where it’s going, it takes a turn.” Although essentially an adventure, Catch Me If You Can ultimately is a tale about second chances. Tulane University junior Anthony Harvey is cast in the lead, and stage veteran Jimmy Murphy plays Carl Hanratty, the determined FBI agent who chases Abagnale. The pair discover a strange camaraderie through their lonely pursuits. Abagnale was captured by French police and spent years in prisons, but the musical, set in the 1960s, brims with ebullient pop songs and giggling flight attendants, hospital nurses and Southern belles. Karen Hebert’s choreography creates upbeat, splashy dance sequences ac-

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Anthony Harvey as Frank Abagnale Jr. in the JPAS production Catch Me If You Can. PHOTO BY JOSHUA FREDERICK

companied by Dennis G. Assaf’s swinging orchestra. One of the play’s central challenges is portraying an international con artist in a sympathetic light. Harvey had the opportunity to hear the real Abagnale speak at an AARP conference in New Orleans last summer. Reformed and now one of the FBI’s most prominent authorities on forgery and embezzlement, Abagnale repents his unethical behavior. But at the time, he says, he was only trying to survive. “All 16-year-olds are just children,” he told the audience, adding that even while living the high life, he cried himself to sleep until he was 19.

Cha Wa album release THU. APRIL 12 | The Mardi Gras Indi-

an funk band follows its acclaimed 2016 debut Funk n’ Feathers with 2018’s Spyboy, helmed by Galactic’s Ben Ellman and spanning the band’s unique spin on traditional street sounds and its glimpse of the future of Indian funk. At 10 p.m. at d.b.a.

Derek Smalls with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra SAT. APRIL 14 | Harry Shearer’s cu-

cumber-stuffed Spinal Tap bassist celebrates his 75th birthday with the release of soul-searching solo album Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing), with hard rock odes to erectile dysfunction, butt dialing and Smalls’ earnest attempts to answer what it all means. The character performs with the LPO at 7:30 p.m. at the Saenger Theatre.

James Hunter Six SUN. APRIL 15 | Emerging Lower De-

catur metal den Santos Bar swaps its devil horns for the sepia-toned ’60s in English soulman James Hunter, whose new vintage offering, Whatever It Takes (Daptone), is a welcome time machine with the recent losses of Charles Bradley and Sharon Jones. At 9 p.m.

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$3.9 million The amount Louisiana taxpayers have spent since 2004 to settle sexual harassment and gender-based claims involving state employees.

Mirya Holman and J. Celeste Lay, political

science associate professors at Tulane University, received the 2018 Elsie Hillman Prize from the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics at Chatham University for their research on the gender gap in politics. The Hillman Prize is awarded annually for research in the area of women and politics.

The Lens, New Orleans’ nonprofit newsroom, received a top award from Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) for reporting on the “fake subpoenas” issued by District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro’s office. The series, written by Steve Myers and former Gambit reporter Charles Maldonado, was cited for exposing “decades of illegal practice and led to its end.” IRE is a nonprofit organization advancing the cause of investigative reporting.

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FOUR MAYORS AT LOYOLA

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Three of New Orleans’ five living mayors, as well as Mayor-elect LaToya Cantrell, appeared April 5 at Loyola University’s Roussel Hall to discuss “One New Orleans: Five Perspectives” with Gambit Political Editor Clancy DuBos. Mayor Moon Landrieu (1970-1978), Mayor Sidney Barthelemy (19861994), Mayor Mitch Landrieu (2010-2018) and Mayor-elect LaToya Cantrell. Marc Morial, mayor from 1994 to 2002 and now president of the National Urban League, had to cancel his appearance; DuBos joked he was visiting former Mayor Ray Nagin, who is serving a sentence in a Texas federal prison. Cantrell said the best piece of advice she’s gotten since winning the election was to pay attention to her 10-year-old — “to not lose focus on my child as I focus on the needs of every child.” Her answer, which seemed to catch the audience by surprise, was greeted by applause. Asked who her most formidable opponent had been in politics, Cantrell got a laugh by saying, “Don’t get me started.” After a moment, she added, more seriously, “I don’t see an opponent. I see the machine.” Moon Landrieu said, “Whether you’re the mayor of New Orleans or the mayor of Tickfaw, you’re on the job 24 hours a day.” Both he and the younger Landrieu agreed that running a major American city was a more difficult job than state or national office. Asked if he had any advice for the incoming mayor, Mitch Landrieu advised her to pick her battles, saying his father had taught him sometimes “the juice is not worth the squeeze.”

approved anti-sexual harassment bills sponsored by three female legislators — Rep. Barbara Carpenter and Sen. Regina Barrow, both Democrats from Baton Rouge, and Sen. Sharon Hewitt, R-Slidell. All three bills would require public servants to receive an annual minimum of one hour of education and training on preventing sexual harassment. The training programs would begin in 2019 if the bills pass. — DREW WHITE | MANSHIP SCHOOL NEWS SERVICE

SOURCE: STATE DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION RECORDS

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wasted $643,000 of taxpayers’ money during its recent twoweek special session, according to reporting by Elizabeth Crisp in The Advocate. Of that, $422,879 went to per diem and mileage payments to legislators. The special session, which was called to address the looming “fiscal cliff” at the start of the state’s fiscal year in July, produced no answers to Louisiana’s chronic fiscal problems.

“They’re not getting enough done to get fatigued.” — Gov. John Bel Edwards, speaking about state legislators, as quoted in LaPolitics.com.

Sex ed bills die in Baton Rouge — again Louisiana has one of the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) among people ages 15 to 24. The state also has the seventh-highest rate of teen pregnancies. But repeated attempts to change state laws to incorporate comprehensive sex education programs to remedy those statistics — or at least anonymously ask young people if they’ve engaged in the kinds of behavior that would produce those kinds of statistics — have failed. PAGE 10

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On April 4, after pushback from conservative Christian lobbying groups, a pair of bills to support comprehensive sex ed in public schools died in the state House Committee on Education. State Rep. Patricia Smith’s House Bill 499 would require comprehensive sex ed in public schools — a program that promotes abstinence but also includes information about preventing pregnancies and STDs and understanding sexual abuse. It follows an “age-appropriate, medically accurate” guideline promoting healthy relationships, stress management and communication. It also would allow parents or guardians to opt out. Smith’s House Bill 554 would allow high school students to participate in an anonymous survey that asks whether they’ve had sex and whether they have ever been forced to perform sex acts. The survey is conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Louisiana students already receive it with questions related to drug and alcohol use, smoking and other health and risk behaviors, but state law forbids asking students about sexual health and activity. That bill also would allow parents and students to opt out from taking the survey. State Sen. Dan Claitor, R-Baton Rouge, has sponsored a similar bill in the Senate. That bill won approval from the Senate’s Committee on Health and Welfare and now heads to the full Senate for a vote. Smith said without any data to show what kinds of risk behaviors students experience, lawmakers and program directors can’t adequately address the health crises among young people. In 2017, the Louisiana Public Health Institute launched the statewide campaign Geaux Talk, promoting sex ed in schools and at home. It largely is powered by the results of a statewide survey asking parents and caregivers whether sex ed should be a part of the curriculum. Nearly 75 percent of respondents said it should be required.

Bill to let 19- and 20-yearolds drink gets spiked State Sen. Eric LaFleur, D-Ville Platte, last week withdrew one of the most talked-about bills of the legislative session — his proposal to allow 19and 20-year-olds to drink legally — amid fears it could cause the state to lose federal highway funds. LaFleur said he thought his bill, which would have required parental consent and alcohol education courses, would have led to more responsible drinking. But state officials and other lawmakers said the state risked losing up to $600 million in highway construction funds under federal laws meant to encourage safer driving. LaFleur said he didn’t think the bill would have increased drinking at all and instead would have encouraged responsible drinking, citing the alcohol education courses young adults would have to take to obtain the certificate. Because the bill technically would not lower the drinking age, LaFleur said he didn’t think it would be a problem meeting federal highway fund requirements. But several committee members, and Juana Marine-Lombard of the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC), voiced concerns that the federal government might pull highway funds. “ATC, as far as federal funding, is just the tip of the iceberg,” Marine-Lombard said. “State Police receive way more money in the highway safety grant, and Department of Transportation (DOT) has something like $600 million to lose. When we’re sitting on a fiscal cliff and you’re talking about risking millions over this, where does the money come from to fund DOT, ATC and State Police?” LaFleur said his bill contained a provision that would have nullified the plan to let 19- and 20-year-olds drink legally if it resulted in the DOT losing federal highway dollars. He added he would continue to work on the bill and likely will propose it again next year. “Change like this sometimes takes a little while,” LaFleur

Louisiana House members last week unanimously supported a bill that would make hazing a felony. The “Max Gruver Act,” named after the 18-year-old Louisiana State University fraternity pledge who died from alcohol consumption at a fraternity event last fall, would upgrade hazing from a misdemeanor to a felony in an effort to stop the worst abuses. The anti-hazing bill passed by a House vote of 87-0. The bill now heads to the Senate. Individuals convicted in cases of hazing-related deaths could receive up to five years in prison and fines up to $10,000. Current law allows those guilty of hazing to receive a fine between $10 to $100 and a maximum 30 days in jail. “This bill will deter, punish, and raise awareness, and that’s what we have criminal statutes for,” bill sponsor Rep. Nancy Landry, R-Lafayette, said. Maxwell Gruver, an LSU freshman from Roswell, Georgia, died from alcohol intoxication and aspiration after he was summoned to the LSU Phi Delta Theta house by fraternity members to participate in a pledge activity. His autopsy revealed a blood alcohol content of 0.495, almost six times the legal limit for driving. An East Baton Rouge grand jury recently indicted one of Gruver’s fraternity members for negligent homicide, a felony, and three others on misdemeanor hazing charges. The four charged are no longer students at LSU. — DREW WHITE | MANSHIP SCHOOL NEWS SERVICE

Council vote could mean more short-term rentals in residential areas The New Orleans City Council last week approved a measure that could open the door to more yearround short-term rentals (STRs) in residential areas. The April 5 decision came after a week of reports of STR platforms refusing to submit data to the city for review and enforcement — despite City Hall’s assurance that STR platforms planned to cooperate with the current measures. The council vote also follows a report from housing justice organization Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative, which illustrated how a handful of operators are using dozens of properties for commercial listings. The City Council also narrowly denied zoning changes at properties owned by Christian Galvin on Jackson Avenue that would change


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The Legislature and guns A bill to raise the age for purchasing assault weapons in Louisiana narrowly passed a state Senate committee April 3, following debate among legislators, gun rights advocates, teachers, students and law enforcement officials including New Orleans Police Chief Michael Harrison. It now heads to the full state Senate. Meanwhile, lawmakers tabled two bills promoting guns on school campuses. House Bill 274 from state Sen. Troy Carter, D-New Orleans, would prevent people under age 21 from purchasing so-called assault weapons, including guns with high-capacity magazines. Among the hundreds of murders and shootings in New Orleans since he became police chief, Harrison said there hasn’t been a single instance of someone using an assault weapon to defend themselves — but “a large percentage” of shootings were committed by a person firing an assault weapon. State Rep. Bodi White, R-Baton Rouge, and a spokesperson with the National Rifle Association, claimed the bill infringes on people’s Second Amendment rights and punishes law-abiding gun owners. Raising the age limits for gun purchases is among the policy demands from the student-led March for Our Lives platform, which also calls for stronger background checks, the repeal of the NRA-backed Dickey Amendment preventing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from work that promotes gun control, and an end to the NRA and other lobbying groups’ influence in politics. A House bill from New Orleans Rep. Helena Moreno also seeks to place restrictions on assault rifle sales. Several bills in this year’s legislative session have promoted teachers and staff carrying guns on campus. State Rep. Julie Emerson’s House Bill 836 would allow students with concealed carry permits to carry guns on

college campuses, but on April 4 she agreed to defer the bill. House Bill 271 from state Rep. Ray Garofalo of Chalmette. The House Criminal Justice Committee voted April 4 to table Garofalo’s bill, which was opposed by the Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Sheriff’s Association.

Labor day: House votes to expand inmate labor Without any debate April 2, the Louisiana House of Representatives approved a bill to expand state inmate-provided labor. State Rep. Kenny Havard’s House Bill 84, which has the support of Gov. John Bel Edwards, allows the governor’s office to decide whether incarcerated people within the state’s Department of Corrections can perform work outside the department’s headquarters. Currently, inmate labor is used for projects throughout the state Capitol. Havard’s bill ensures that it’s performed legally. Incarcerated people can earn up to 70 cents an hour performing the work, but opponents say their earnings afford them little if any support in prison or in saving for their release, and the disparity in race among prisoners likens the practice of inmate labor to slavery. The measure now heads to the Senate.

Bike to Work Day returns April 11 Cyclists, rejoice: Bike Easy’s annual Bike to Work Day is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11. Now part of a month-long cycling challenge hosted by the cycling advocacy organization, Bike to Work Day is designed to encourage bike commuting from different neighborhoods throughout the city. On that morning, bike trains depart from sites in Algiers, Uptown, Gentilly, Bywater, Mid-City, Broadmoor and Metairie at 7:15 a.m. for a meetup in Duncan Plaza from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Free coffee, breakfast and bike tune-ups will be available. More information is available at www.bikeeasy.org.

Legislative advocacy day for women in Baton Rouge April 11 Advocates from around the state will convene in Baton Rouge April 11 for “Justice for Louisiana Women,” a lobbying and legislative advocacy day centered around women’s issues. More than 20 organizations will attend, meeting with legislators, hosting forums and participating in discussions about equal pay, reproductive rights and criminal justice reform. PAGE 13

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Other topics include sex education in schools, gun control and protections for survivors of domestic violence. A great number of bills during the current legislative session pertain to these issues, including at least five bills related to abortion access and a package of bills regarding equal pay and a minimum wage increase that faltered in the state Senate. The lobbying day takes place at Capitol Park Welcome Center (702 N.River Road, Baton Rouge). For more information and to register, visit www.liftlouisiana.org.

Senate to vote on medical furlough for people convicted of murder Among several bills undoing parts of a bipartisan criminal justice reform package passed last year, Senate Bill 458 from state Sen. Ryan Gatti aims to prevent people convicted of murder from taking medical furlough. It was narrowly approved by the Senate’s Judiciary C Committee April 3 and it heads to the full Senate for a vote. The furlough practice allows a prison to temporarily release people for treatment if they have a terminal illness or are permanently disabled. If they’re well enough to return to prison, they do; if they remain in hospital care, they are in custody with supervision. The bill also requires families of people in nursing homes to be notified whether a furloughed prisoner has moved into the home. The expense of inmate medical care was among the selling points of last year’s package of criminal justice reform bills. The state spent nearly $80 million on prisoner health care in 2017.

2018 Ridenhour Prize winners announced The Nation Institute, the Fertel Foundation and the Stewart R. Mott Foundation last week announced

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winners of the 2018 Ridenhour Prizes, presented each year to people “who persevere in the act of truth-telling that protect the public interest, promote social justice or illuminate a more just vision of society.” The award is named for the late investigative journalist Ron Ridenhour, who exposed the My Lai massacre in Vietnam 50 years ago and later worked at Gambit. This year’s winners include Tarana Burke, who popularized the #MeToo movement; Carmen Yulin Cruz Soto, mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico; Lauren Markham, author of the book The Far Away Brothers; and Joe Piscatella, director of the documentary Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower. The awards will be presented April 18 at the National Press Club in Washington D.C.

Joe Biden coming to the Saenger Former Vice President Joe Biden will bring his “American Promise” tour to the Saenger Theatre June 5. The lifelong politician is on tour for the release of his 2017 memoir Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship and Purpose. At the event, he’ll discuss “big political moments of his career, the life-altering choices he made and the key traits that have helped him persevere through challenges,” according to a press release. Though this is ostensibly a book tour, it’s hard not to see it as a teaser for a potential 2020 presidential campaign for the 75-year-old Biden. One recent poll suggests his candidacy would be supported by 84 percent of Democrats.

BY NOW YOU’VE PROBABLY SEEN THE VIDEO of dozens of local news

anchors around the country robotically reciting the same canned script warning viewers against “fake news.” The script was a diktat from the stations’ owner, Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair owns and/or operates nearly 200 local TV stations around the country, including affiliates of CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, Telemundo and Univision. Soon, it likely will control even more. Under President Donald Trump, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has loosened ownership laws that historically barred media companies from gaining monopolies in the markets they serve. Now, Sinclair is proposing a merger with Tribune Media, which would give it control of 233 local stations, according to a letter sent last month by U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas to the U.S. Department of Justice. The merger would give Sinclair even greater reach in new markets, including New Orleans, whose WGNO-TV (ABC) and WNOL-TV (The CW) would become Sinclair stations. Sinclair Chairman David Smith has made his contempt for print journalism clear, telling New York magazine recently, “The print media is so left wing as to be meaningless dribble, which accounts for why the industry is and will fade away. Just no credibility.” OK. Let’s talk “credibility.” Sinclair provides its stations with corporate-generated, “must run” commentaries such as the one on “fake news.” Another “must run” is a segment with former Trump aide Boris Epshteyn, whose “Bottom Line With Boris” feature has included stories such as “Don’t buy into the media’s portrayal of a White House in chaos,” “Memo shows law

enforcement went out of bounds to go after Donald Trump” and other sycophantic editorials. These “must run” propaganda pieces are tucked between actual stories reported by trusted local anchors in every market where Sinclair owns a station — giving them an imprimatur they otherwise would not have: wrapping actual fake news in real news. In 2004, Sinclair tried to strongarm local stations into running a dubious 42-minute “documentary” about then-presidential candidate John Kerry shortly before the election. Though the company claimed it was a news program, negative public reaction and a stock price drop forced Sinclair to abandon the plan. At the time, The New York Times editorialized, “If television companies force their local stations to campaign blatantly, it will not be long before the administrations that have the power to grant licenses begin expecting such favors as a quid pro quo. And the public will question whether it can afford to allow such concentrations of power in the hands of huge media corporations.” Fourteen years later, here we are, facing an even larger concentration of power in one media corporation. If the Tribune Media merger goes through, WGNO-TV news viewers might be surprised to find a Russian-born political consultant named Boris praising the president in between stories about the New Orleans Saints, snowballs and other local enthusiasms. Last week, Trump praised Sinclair in his tweets and once again decried “fake news,” which seems to be anything he doesn’t like or agree with, regardless of its objective veracity. Sinclair’s approach smacks of state-run TV — and that’s the most dangerous “fake news” of all.

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Hey Blake, There are three statues above the altar at St. Louis Cathedral of saints or figures that I don’t recognize. Can you enlighten me?

Dear reader, There are many beautiful symbols inside St. Louis Cathedral, a building that dates to 1851. The present building is the third to stand on this site. The first church was erected in 1727, only nine years after the city’s founding. According to church historians with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, elements of the earlier buildings are included in the present structure. The statues represent the three virtues: hope (to the left of the altar), faith (in the center) and charity (on the right). The statue of hope is holding an anchor, which long has been a symbol of hope. The statue of faith is a female figure with a cross and a chalice for the Holy Eucharist. The statue depicting charity is holding two small children. A spokeswoman for the archdiocese

said the statues and altar are from 1851, when the cathedral was renovated. They were created in Ghent, Belgium. On the wall behind them are inscribed the words “Ego sum Via e Veritas et Vita,” which means “I am the way, the truth and the life.” Above that is a mural depicting King Louis IX, later canonized St. Louis King of France, announcing the Seventh Crusade. The mural dates from 1872. Near the rear of the church is a statue of St. Louis, placed there in 2008. There are two other statues on the main altar, one depicting St. Peter, standing to the right of the tabernacle and holding a key, and St. Paul, who is on the left and holding a book. Other statues in the cathedral depict St. Joan of Arc (installed in 1920), Our Lady of Prompt Succor, St. Joseph, St. Anthony of Padua and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In the foyer are statues depicting Mary,

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Queen of Poor Souls and St. Therese of Lisieux. The newest statue, located outside the cathedral, depicts St. John Paul II, the pope who visited the cathedral during his visit to New Orleans in 1987. The statue, a gift of the American Italian Cultural Center, was dedicated in January.

marker to write his way into history: Nash Roberts, born in New Orleans on April 13, 1918 — 100 years ago this week. During more than six decades on local television, the man everyone called simply “Nash,” became the city’s first television weather forecaster. Over the years, viewers came to trust his forecasts so much that the question “What does Nash say?” was how many gauged the severity of an impending storm. Roberts served in the Navy during World War II, where he was the first meteorologist to fly into the eye of a typhoon to plot the storm. In 1948, Roberts was hired by WDSU-TV on a freelance basis to track the path of a hurricane. Three years later, he became the station’s full-time meteorologist, the first TV weathercaster in the South. He spent 22 years at WDSU before moving to WVUE-TV and, in 1978, WWL-TV. He retired from nightly forecasting after 10 years at Channel 4 but stayed on as the station’s hurricane expert. Roberts retired in 2001 and died in 2010.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM WAS AMONG THE FEW BRIGHT SPOTS in last year’s dispiriting

legislative session. Lawmakers adopted far-reaching laws that traded “tough on crime” grandstanding for “smart on crime” policies that have been proven to work. The Louisiana Justice Reinvestment Task Force, a nonpartisan coalition of conservatives, liberals, clergy, judges, law enforcement, business people and civic leaders, spent a year developing legislation that streamlined Louisiana’s hodgepodge sentencing laws. The reforms were enacted with broad bipartisan support. Many leading Republicans supported — and still support — criminal justice reform. A

handful of ambitious demagogues are now attacking it with lies and scare tactics, not because they care about public safety but because they hope to grab cheap headlines and run for another office. U.S. Sen. John Neely Kennedy, who can’t seem to stop running for something, is the most glaring (and shameless) example. What’s particularly shameful is the timing of their efforts — the reform package took effect only months ago. For decades, Louisiana lawmakers were intoxicated with the notion of locking up criminals. Now we spend hundreds of millions of dollars a year jailing nonviolent offenders, yet our crime rate remains high.

There are other costs. Eventually, the vast majority of offenders gets released. And when they get back on the street, guess what? Many of them carry a lot of anger, frustration and hopelessness, especially if no opportunities await them. The results are predictable, and measurable. No other state addresses crime like Louisiana. Our state leads the world in incarceration rates and has a ridiculously high recidivism rate. The two are related. That’s why last year’s reforms were so groundbreaking — and why efforts to roll

back those gains this year, before the reforms have had a chance to bear fruit, are so disappointing. The worst example is House Bill 195 by Rep. Sherman Mack, R-Albany, who chairs the House Criminal Justice Committee. Mack’s HB 195, brought at the behest of district attorneys, guts one of the most crucial reforms, the one reducing the maximum probation time from five years to three. Mack’s bill doesn’t just roll back the reform; it replaces it with a system that’s even worse than the old one. Spe-

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CLANCY DUBOS cifically, it would reinstate the five-year maximum and force probation officers to spend endless hours writing reports and sitting in courtrooms, to little effect. If the reforms enacted last year are given a chance to work, they will redirect millions of dollars toward reducing the number of offenders assigned to each probation officer. Lower caseloads lead to better results by lowering recidivism, which improves public safety. “Probation officers are now just starting to see their high workloads begin to go down, which is a very positive thing,” says Gretna state Rep. Joe Marino, a criminal lawyer who shepherded most of the reform measures last year. “Now some legislators want to reverse course and pile on — without giving the reforms a chance to work.” This is not the time for lawmakers to chicken out on criminal justice reform. If they do, the chickens will come home to roost among their constituents — and soon.


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What’s new, what’s cool, what’s tasty THE 35TH ANNUAL FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL KICKS OFF APRIL 12, with hundreds of musical acts in Jackson Square, Woldenberg Park, at the U.S. Mint and other locations around the Vieux Carre. Besides the music, there’s plenty to do, including children’s activities, a musician speakers series, a Louisiana-focused series of film screenings and more. In the following pages, we break down who’s new at French Quarter Fest this year (p. 17), give suggestions on bands to check out (p. 18), offer a few drinking and dining suggestions for before and after the festival (p. 21) and preview some of the movies that will be screened (p. 25). See you in the Quarter!

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Zachary Richard FRIDAY

7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. CHEVRON CAJUN/ZYDECO SHOWCASE 400 DECATUR ST.

Lafayette native Zachary Richard has been a musician, poet and ambassador for Cajun culture for decades, but this will be his first appearance at French Quarter Festival. He’s also featured in a film, Zachary Richard, Cajun Heart, at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre. In the last decade, he’s worked on several film and TV projects exploring the Acadian diaspora. Richard sang in school while growing up, but learning to play accordion drew him into Cajun music. He also incorporates zydeco influences, relying more on bluesy accordion playing than Cajun fiddling. Many of his early albums were sung in French and released while he lived in Montreal in the 1970s and early 1980s. When he returned to Louisiana, he recorded several albums in English for Rounder Records and A&M, but he has carried the torch for traditional Cajun music. He released his 21st album, Gombo, in October 2017.

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1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. HEART OF BOURBON STREET STAGE 700 BOURBON ST.

Bulgarian-born percussionist Boyanna Trayanova heads Blato Zlato (“swamp gold” in Bulgarian), one of several local bands leading an Eastern bloc musical renaissance. The group is inspired by music from the Balkans and Eastern Europe and performs both traditional folk songs and original compositions with harmonic singing over standup bass, violin, accordion and percussion. In December 2017, the band released the album Voyage, inspired by a traditional Bulgarian song included on a musical compilation selected by Carl Sagan to be sent into space on NASA’s Voyager.

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Chocolate Milk was a solid New Orleans funk and soul band in the 1970s and early ’80s, and it backed other artists as a studio band for Allen Toussaint. The band struck out on its own, signing to RCA and releasing eight albums for the label. It’s best known for tunes including “Action Speaks Louder Than Words,” “Girl Callin’,” “Groove City” and “Blue Jeans.” In the early ’80s, the band left New Orleans, saw a lot of turnover in its lineup, dabbled in disco and disbanded in 1983. In the new millennium, Chocolate Milk regrouped, released a greatest hits album in 2002 and has re-emerged, showing that it hasn’t lost its chops with deep funk, soul and R&B.

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New Orleans rapper Alfred Banks has performed at plenty of festivals, including Voodoo Music + Arts Experience and Buku Music + Art Project and he’s just back from Austin’s SXSW. His 2017 LP The Beautiful was inspired by the death of his brother Orlandas Banks, who suffered from mental illness and committed suicide. The album has been well-received, debuting at No. 12 on iTunes Rap/Hip-Hop chart and at No. 79 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Album chart.

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Bonsoir, Catin hails from Lafayette and was nominated for a Regional Roots Grammy Award for 2014’s Light the Stars. Its lineup includes Christine Balfa, daughter of legendary Cajun fiddler Dewey Balfa. Guitarist Maegan Berard, daughter of musician Al Berard, also comes from a pedigreed family of Cajun performers. Violinist Anya Burgess, a renowned musician in her own right, performs with the Magnolia Sisters and runs a violin shop. But it’s not an exclusively Cajun band. The almost all-female lineup — save drummer Danny Devillier — plays French-language ballads and Cajun dance hall standards, but also mixes in swamp pop, rock and blues.

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2 p.m.-3:15 p.m. JACK DANIEL’S STAGE JAX PARKING LOT The saxophonist joins the band’s heavy, barn-burning rock ’n’ roll for a rowdy, Americana-influenced funk project.

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12:35 p.m.-1:45 p.m. ABITA BEER STAGE WOLDENBERG RIVERFRONT PARK J’Wan Boudreaux, Spy Boy of the Golden Eagles, leads a next-generation Mardi Gras Indian funk band, which made its album debut with 2016’s acclaimed Funk ‘n’ Feathers.

5:45 p.m.-7 p.m. TROPICAL ISLE STAGE WOLDENBERG RIVERFRONT PARK On its 2017 album We Are Stars, Water Seed highlights its powerhouse diversity, from Earth, Wind & Fire-sized party anthems to neosoul, gospel-like piano blues and Stevie Wonder-inspired R&B.

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5:30 p.m.-6:55 p.m. JACK DANIEL’S STAGE JAX PARKING LOT The jazz-influenced band released its fourth full-length album Identity in 2017, starring an all-star roster of guest players (from Sasha Masakowski to Jurassic 5’s Chali 2na) and the six-piece band’s progressive funk arrangements.

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7:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m. VOODOO GARDEN STAGE HOUSE OF BLUES The band’s cosmic Prince-like funk and delirious pop arrangements melt into the cassette-tape warmth of 2016’s Plus One Edition, featuring the stone-cold funk hit “Speed Racer” and Dexter Gilmore’s ecstatic guitar and falsetto vocals.

WALTER “WOLFMAN” WASHINGTON & THE ROADMASTERS FRIDAY

5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. ABITA BEER STAGE WOLDENBERG RIVERFRONT PARK Now 74 years old, the guitar-slinging howling soulman of New Orleans prepares to share a more vulnerable side on his forthcoming album My Future is My Past, due this month on Anti-Records. Here, he shares the stage with his funkand R&B-influenced Roadmasters, now going on 30 years with Wolf leading the pack.

JON CLEARY FRIDAY

7:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m. GE DIGITAL BIG RIVER STAGE WOLDENBERG RIVERFRONT PARK The pianist and vocalist is a torch carrier for classic New Orleans R&B, earning him a Grammy Award for

12:30 p.m.-1:40 p.m. GE DIGITAL BIG RIVER STAGE WOLDENBERG RIVERFRONT PARK From late-night Monday residencies in downtown dives (from BJ’s Lounge to Sidney’s Saloon and now Saturn Bar) to a crack-of-noon festival slot, the classic R&B band — fresh off its acclaimed 2017 album Act Like You Know — performs its repertoire of timeless originals and the songs that got them there.

DARCY MALONE & THE TANGLE SUNDAY

2 p.m.-3:10 p.m. JACK DANIEL’S STAGE JAX PARKING LOT Powerhouse vocalist Darcy Malone’s soul-influenced rock ’n’ roll band released the EP Make Me Over in 2017.

LAWRENCE COTTON LEGENDARY EXPERIENCE SUNDAY

3 p.m.-4:15 p.m. MORRIS BART STAGE, 400 ROYAL ST. The 91-year-old piano player, a longtime sideman for Dave Bartholomew and Guitar Slim, holds down his dedicated French Quarter Fest slot to showcase his lifetime-spanning repertoire. PAGE 20


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YUNG VUL FRIDAY

2 p.m.-3:25 p.m. WWL-TV ESPLANADE IN THE SHADE STAGE, U.S. MINT A versatile vocalist and guitarist who toured with Christian Scott and recently arranged a live band alongside AF THE NAYSAYER, Dominic Minix helms an unpredictable jazz- and punk-influenced outfit spanning lush R&B and Nirvana-inspired breakdowns.

KUMASI FRIDAY

7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. VOODOO GARDEN STAGE HOUSE OF BLUES The New Orleans Afrobeat orchestra performed with percussionist Tony Allen at a recent twonight gig at the Music Box Village. The group’s 2018 album Akoben (Superjock Records) is filled with convulsive rhythms, big brass and powerful calls to action.

VALERIE SASSYFRAS SATURDAY

4 p.m.-5 p.m. BIG MAMA’S LOUNGE HOUSE OF BLUES The accordion-wielding onewoman band released the sci-fiinfluenced LP Blast Off! A Cosmic Cabaret in 2017, showcasing the beloved pseudo-outsider-artist’s knack for offbeat pop and dance music.

HELEN GILLET’S WAZOZO ZORCHESTRA SATURDAY

4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. HEART OF BOURBON STAGE 700 BOURBON ST. The cellist’s psychedelic solo performances transform jazz and unique folk-like compositions into looped, harmonized mantras. She performs here with her Francophonic ensemble, showcased on 2015’s Dusk in Wallonia.


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is exploring the surrounding area’s restaurant and bar offerings. Whether you’re starting your day with brunch and an eye-opener, refueling with a snack and a drink or settling in for some serious replenishment after a day of revelry, here are our top picks of what’s new in the French Quarter and nearby neighborhoods.

Start or end your day at chef Nina Compton’s new restaurant, which sits on the ground floor of the Rice Mill Lofts on the border of the Marigny and Bywater. The restaurant recently began serving brunch, including dishes like chicken liver parfait served with fresh berries and rye granola, breakfast corndogs with cane syrup and Compton’s take on a “proper” English breakfast with a Creole twist: Two eggs, boudin noir, bacon, baked beans, toast and rosti potatoes. If you’re closing the day out here, replenish with Compton’s classic spaghetti pomodoro and a nightcap. Bar manager Crystal Pavlas’ twist on a whiskey sour is made with blended Scotch, chamomile liquor, honey and lemon. She also makes a mean gin and tonic.

Landry’s Seafood House

620 Decatur St., Suite 1A, (504) 581-9825; www.landrysseafood. com/location-french-quarter.asp The new Landry’s Seafood House sits inside the JAX Brewery Building on Decatur Street and offers views of the Mississippi River and Jackson Square. Take a midday break or pop in for dinner featuring Creole and Cajun seafood standbys such as blackened catfish Atchafalaya, trout meuniere or smoked onion butter snapper. The restaurant’s bilevel space has plenty of bar room, including an oyster bar that’s a good

excuse to stop by for a set break, a beer and a dozen shucked oysters.

Manolito

508 Dumaine St., (504) 603-2740; www.manolitonola.com The tiny Cuban bar and cafe is the latest venture from bartenders Nick Detrich, Chris Hannah and Konrad Kantor. The petite Dumaine Street spot is a tribute to Havana’s El Floridita restaurant, and guests can expect the bartenders to turn out classics like El Presidente, Floridita daiquiris and Jazz daiquiris. The food menu features Cuban specialties like ropa PAGE 23

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Chef Hayley Vanvleet’s light, creCandied ative approach to seafood is just fried pork one attraction at Curio. Another ribs at Curio. 301 Royal St., is the spot’s wraparound upstairs (504) 717-4198; balcony where diners can watch the Royal www.curionola.com Street revelry below. Dishes like scallop and tuna carpaccio topped with fresh mint and a gingery citrus vinaigrette or chilled blue crab claws with radish escabeche offer cooling antidotes to the midday heat. The restaurant also serves brunch, where a bloody mary and a plate of caramelized French toast drizzled in cane syrup helps set the stage for a day of music. PAGE 21

vieja, black bean soup and Cuban sandwiches — perfect for laying a foundation or soaking up some of the booze at the end of the day. Even better — all the bar’s cocktails are available to go.

NOPSI Hotel

317 Baronne St., (844) 439-1463; www.nopsihotel.com When you’re ready to escape French Quarter crowds, NOPSI Hotel’s rooftop bar Above the Grid provides a place to regroup and relax while taking in the downtown views and a fresh breeze. Alternately, sidle up to the elegant lobby bar Undercurrent for an afternoon martini, or grab a seat at the downstairs restaurant Public Service to recharge. A spacious raw bar includes a selection of Louisiana oysters as well as refreshing crab tartare served with homemade crackers and a zesty shrimp and avocado cocktail. For something more substantial, a bonein prime rib is served with tasso croquettes, Brussels sprouts slaw and pecan gastrique.

hand), grab a daiquiri at Queenie’s, where a wide selection of frozen drinks is served in sizes ranging from “baby” versions ($3) to large cups ($8). House creations like the St. Claude Slammer and the Purple Queenie pack a serious punch. At night, rotating pop-up kitchens offer snacks like cheeseburgers, tacos and parmesan and garlic chicken wings. If you feel ambitious, Queenie’s also has jug drinks and Jell-O shots that should last all the way to the Quarter.

Queenie’s on St. Claude

3200 St. Claude Ave., (504) 558-4085; www.facebook.com/queeniesdaiquiris If you’re starting your day in the Bywater and walking into the action (preferably with a cold drink in

Burlesque Brunch Sundays Josephine Romo serves cocktails at the Cuban cafe Manolito.

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Le Voisinage Filmmaker Stephen Meaux created an eight-part series about Cajun music, with many segments on younger Cajun bands. The screening features Pine Leaf Boys, Feufollet, The Revelers and T’Monde.

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Dance for a Chicken

Pat Mire’s award-winning documentary plunges into the courir de Mardi Gras, the rural Cajun Carnival tradition. Revelers costumed and masked as beggars and clowns go from farm to farm asking for contributions of food for a communal gumbo. Some farmers will offer a chicken, but the revelers must catch it or perform in exchange for the gift. The result is a raucous parade through Cajun country on Fat Tuesday.

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THERE’S PLENTY OF LIVE MUSIC AT FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL , but for those looking for some shade and air conditioning, there are some options. The festival’s free film screenings offer a slate of movies highlighting Louisiana music in the comfort of Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre Saturday and Sunday. There are features and documentaries about Cajun culture and music. Singer-songwriter Kristin Diable stars in a short feature, and both parts of Paul Sanchez’s musical adaptation of Nine Lives, which was filmed at Le Petit, are screened.

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Canadian filmmaker Phil Comeau focused on Cajun singer and poet Zachary Richard in his examination of Cajun culture on the 250th anniversary of Acadians settling in Louisiana. The film follows Richard as he traces Cajun ancestry to Nova Scotia, Canada and talks to Cajuns about their culture, identity and survival.

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Hotel Al Director Colleen Keeley’s short documentary takes a colorful look at the French Quarter and New Orleans through the eyes of Al Barras as he marks his 55th year working at the Hotel Monteleone. PAGE 26

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Dirty Rice Director Pat Mire’s 1997 narrative feature film is set against a backdrop of Cajun culture and music. After his father’s death, Louis Daigle leaves his career as an architect in New Orleans to preserve his family’s farm. It’s not easy learning to grow rice in the Acadian prairie, but he meets an old flame and tries to reconnect with his past.

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Forever Waves Singer-songwriter Kristin Diable stars in a story not unlike her own career trajectory. In this 2015 film, she plays a musician who becomes frustrated with chasing musical stardom in Los Angeles and returns home to rural Louisiana and her aging widower father (David Jensen). The soundtrack features many of Diable’s songs, and the film also stars singer Maggie Koerner.

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Nine Lives: A Musical Adaptation Live, Act I followed by Q&A with Paul Sanchez 3:45 P.M.

Nine Lives: A Musical Adaptation Live, Act II Dan Baum’s book about New Orleans examines the city from the aftermath of Hurricane Betsy through the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the levee failures. It focuses on nine New Orleanians, including King of Carnival Bill Grace and Coroner Frank Minyard. Sanchez’s musical adaptation was presented at Le Petit Theatre, with musicians and actors including Michael Cerveris, Bryan Batt, Harry Shearer, Tara Brewer, Shamarr Allen, Lillian Boutte and many others. VISIT US ONLINE: williemaesnola.com


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519 Wilkinson St., Suite 105, New Orleans • 505-435-1485 www.nolaboards.com • @nolacuttingboards • NOLABOARDS NOLA Boards’ French Quarter store is part of The Shops on Wilkinson Row, one block from Jackson Square. During the annual French Quarter Festival, The Shops on Wilkinson Row will host “French Quarter Fest on the Row” April 12 -15, with stores offering discounts, special offers and food and beverage samples. NOLA Boards also will participate in a pop-up event from 1p.m. to 8 p.m. April 20, featuring food samples by Low Salt Kitchen, jewelry by Peacock Prisms and cocktail samples from Crescent City Cocktology. The public is invited.

Tito’s Ceviche and Pisco

5015 Magazine St., New Orleans 505-267-7612 Inspired by Juan Lock’s childhood in Peru, Lock and his wife Tatiana opened Tito’s Ceviche and Pisco to share not only the food of his country, but also its culture. The results culminate in vibrant and fresh South American flavors with a touch of Asian influence. Photos of majestic Peruvian landscapes line the walls of the ivy-draped restaurant, which also has a verdant courtyard where diners can sip a fruit-infused Pisco cocktail and soak in the Peruvian ambience.

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MAPLE STREET

Making the neighborhood your destination

Visit Maple Street offering authentic dining, boutique shopping and many other professional services.

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Comfortably nestled in an uptown New Orleans neighborhood, gae-tana’s has been honing the art of effortless, casual apparel since 1984. Store owner Carolyn Billet believes in offering women’s clothing that suits the lifestyle of New Orleanians. The store also offers a wide array of seasonal shoes & quality jewelry at reasonable prices to complete each customer’s look or to buy as a gift. There is also free gift wrapping available year round. The staff at gae-tana’s provides relaxed, personalized service to help customers expand their wardrobe options with pieces that are always in style.

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The Encore Shop 7814 Maple Street 504.861.9028

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Get Fest Ready at the Encore Shop. Find your perfect Jazz Fest Outfits, Party Dresses and Jeans at the Encore Shop. You will be amazed at the prices on the gently worn designer and upscale clothing, shoes, and handbags. The personalized service from the fashion savvy members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Volunteers and the professional staff will make you want to return often for an encore performance. The Encore Shop receives consignment pieces several times per week so there is almost always something new on the racks.

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Delachaise 7708 Maple St. www.chaisdelachaise.com

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The second location of the famed Delachaise gastropub has been met with open arms by Riverbend residents and visitors alike. The food and wine have international influences and there is an inviting patio — just like the original. Featuring a full bar with 40+ wine by the glass. 25+ menu items from shared plates to entrees cooked to perfection. Opens at 3pm daily.

Ambrose Garden 8015 Maple St. 504.861.1953

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Ambrose Garden is the premier florist on Maple St. From weddings to special events, every floral design is an artistic translation of your personal style. We also have a large selection of orchids, and unique gifts including rosaries, antiques, garden urns, statuaries and more.

Maple Small Animal Clinic 7608 Maple Street 504.866.6316 www.maplesmallanimalclinic.com

Maple Small Animal Clinic Welcomes You! If you are looking for a caring, experienced & compassionate veterinarian for your dog or cat, please consider getting to know us at Maple Small Animal Clinic! We are a local family-owned practice that has been caring for pets and their families in Uptown New Orleans for over 45 years. In some instances, we are serving multiple generations of client families. This longevity is due in large part, to the generous personal referrals of satisfied clients. To learn more about us, our services, or to schedule an appointment, please call (504) 866 6316.

Mordock Barber, LLC 7611 Maple St, Suite A-3 • 504.305.2335

Vieux Carre Hair Shop 7813 Maple St • 504.862.6936 M-F 10 to 5 MAP #

Here at 7813 Maple Street you will find a small shop with a big personality. The Vieux Carre Hair Shop started 140 years ago in the French Quarter. We specialize in Theatrical Makeup, Wigs, Beards, Face and Body makeup. Student discounts!

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Mordock Barber is a law MAP # firm focusing on criminal defense and litigation with offices conveniently located Uptown on Maple Street. We are conveniently located to serve the Loyola and Tulane communities. We have a robust criminal defense practice in both state and federal courts handling everything from Municipal Court offenses to the most serious violent and white collar crimes.

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Meatless wonder

Main courses: art and food PLENTY OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS TAP LOCAL AND CELEBRITY CHEFS

for their causes, and this month students at the International High School of New Orleans (www. ihsnola.org) are the lucky beneficiaries. On April 21, iStudio & A Taste of NOLA teams art students from the Warehouse District school with five notable local chefs for a night of art and food at Tulane’s Newcomb Art Museum

Vegan cafe focuses on food with health benefits BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund NEW ORLEANS GENERALLY ISN’T KNOWN FOR HEALTHY EATING, but the trend has officially caught on here. These days, it’s almost as easy to stumble upon a cold-pressed juice bar as a po-boy shop, and while the places pushing a health-forward menu are expanding quickly, the types available vary. At Max Well, a new cafe on Magazine Street, owner Maxwell Eaton focuses on ingredients and the health benefits of each one. The format is straightforward and follows the increasingly popular fast-casual format: Choose a base salad and top it with a protein and dressing. All the salads have suggested pairings, but diners are encouraged to take a stab at creating their own based on their preferences and whimsy. While the mix-and-match system can be fun, it left me wanting a few more options. Of the salads, the California version is the most robust — a towering mix of greens topped with a mosaic of colorful ingredients, including sweet roasted red peppers, fresh cucumber slices, avocado wedges and a shower of spiraled carrots. French green lentils offer a soft touch of cumin and thyme, while the tangy and sweet flax miso dressing offers a citrusy ginger kick. Everything on the menu is vegan, and the kitchen uses ingredients in smart ways to lend depth and character. An almond basil dressing may taste like there is dairy hiding in the shadows, but it’s almond butter that provides that creamy nudge. Some salads are sparse on their own, including a chickpea version that comprises little more than mixed greens, chickpeas, shaved carrots, seeded crackers and hummus — and begs for a rich protein and dressing like the almond basil or flax miso to add some much-needed heft. The same applies to a beet and kale salad, which is a delicious medley of kale leaves, flax seeds, chunks of

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red beets and quinoa, which needs a dressing with equal parts acid and depth to tie together the elements (the menu suggests a pomegranate vinaigrette, which worked well and helped break down the cruciferous parts). Of the protein toppers, the lentil kitchari, an Ayurvedic dish, was tinged yellow with turmeric and carried warm spice notes of cumin, coriander, garlic and ginger. The menu extends beyond salads to include “power bowls” — protein and vegetable-centric grain bowls that are considerably heftier than their salad counterparts. The banh mi bowl didn’t really emulate its namesake but was tasty nonetheless. Here, a bowl of nutty brown rice is paired with marinated and baked tofu cubes, which had a slightly sweet and toasted flavor. The bowl gets spikes of acid from pickled cucumbers, jalapenos and carrots, while avocado wedges add creaminess and almonds provide crunch. The NOLA bowl, anchored by red kidney beans and rice, is a much sweeter and decadent deal, arriving topped with a sweet jalapeno millet muffin, thick spears of vinegary car-

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The NOLA bowl and a cup of tomato basil soup at Max Well.

Meril’s Will Avelar is one of five chefs participating in the iStudio & A Taste of NOLA fundraiser for the International High School of New Orleans.

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rots, cabbage and red peppers, and candy-like cubes of sweet potatoes topped with crumbled pecans. The bowl comes draped in a plum vinaigrette that helps dissect and compliment the richer layers present. What sets Max Well apart from other health-focused restaurants in the city is that Eaton uses the cafe not only as a conduit for food but also as a dispensary of information. Health pamphlets line the front counter, and the restaurant’s social media feed offers frequent health tips and food trivia, which serve to inform diners about what ailments certain foods can help cure and why. It’s a creative approach and a welcome addition to the health-forward dining options in town.

Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com

(Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Circle; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu). The event will showcase the students’ art works as well as dishes from chefs Will Avelar of Meril, David Slater of Emeril’s Restaurant Group, Adolfo Garcia of Top Hat and La Boca, Joaquin Rodas of Bacchanal Wine and Edgar Caro of Brasa Churrasaqueria and Baru Tapas and Bistro. Proceeds from the event will be used to further students’ work at International High School of New Orleans. Tickets are $75 per person or $125 per couple and include entry to the museum, food, drinks and a silent auction. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite. com. — HELEN FREUND

A festive paradigm URBAN FARM PARADIGM GARDENS

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Uptown cafe takes an informative approach to healthy eating

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The quarter-acre farm and events space on the corner of South Rampart and Clio streets is adding a few chef-fueled events during Jazz Fest’s annual twoweek span, Paradigm Gardens owners announced this week.

Urban farm and events space Paradigm Gardens. P H OTO C O U R T E S Y PA R A D I G M G A R D E N S

Caribbean Night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 1 features live music from Higher Heights Reggae Band and Caribbean cuisine from Johnny’s Jamaican Grill. Tickets are $35 plus fees. May 2 features an additional installment of Paradigm Gardens’ Pizza & Pies night from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is a collaboration with Freret Street’s Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria, which features wood-fired pizzas, bruschetta and more. DJ Doug Funnie will provide music. There also will be food from Marjie’s Grill, Queen Trini Lisa, The Pupusa Lady and Windowsill Pies. Drinks include cocktails from local rum distillery Roulaison Distilling and beer from NOLA Brewing Company. A May 8 blowout includes live music from Margie Perez, food from Coquette, Patois, Kin, Avo and Stokehold, and drinks from Port Orleans Brewing Co., Cathead Vodka and Republic National Distributing. Tickets to the events are available at www.paradigmgardensnola.com. — HELEN FREUND

Jack Rose opens in Pontchartrain Hotel JUST A FEW WEEKS AFTER ITS PREDECESSOR SHUTTERED, Jack

Rose (2031 St. Charles Ave., 504323-1500; www.jackroserestaurant.com), the new restaurant at the Pontchartrain Hotel, opened for dinner April 6, taking over the space formerly held by the Besh Restaurant Group’s Creole revival, The Caribbean Room. That restaurant closed in early March, following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct at the Besh

Restaurant Group (BRG). Former BRG employees Brian Landry and Emery Whalen formed the new hospitality group, QED Hospitality, and launched the new concept. The restaurant’s name is a reference to both the Jack Rose cocktail — a tipple made with applejack, grenadine, and lemon or lime juice — as well as the Tennessee Williams’ play The Rose Tattoo, which is set in Louisiana and features a character, Jack Hunter, who marries Rosa Delle Rose. Though the space underwent significant changes in decor, artist Ashley Longshore’s portrait of Lil’ Wayne remains and additional artwork and designs from New Orleans-based artist Gavin Jones were added. The owners describe the menu as a melding of New Orleans’ influences from Italian, French and Spanish dishes. It features small bites like spiced nuts, pimiento cheese, raw oysters on the half shell and chicken liver pate in the “living room” of the restaurant. The dining room menu features starters such as steak tartare with cast-iron baked onion rolls, Royal Red shrimp with home-

The new Jack Rose restaurant menu melds New Orleans’ Italian, French and Spanish influences. P H OTO B Y R A N DY S C H M I DT

made squid ink campanelle and a sauce of shallots, garlic, white wine and Calabrian chilies, popcorn sweetbreads with chimichurri, and a fritto misto served with lemon caper aioli. Larger dishes include paneed veal served with arugula and a charred Meyer lemon salad, flounder with crawfish, morel mushrooms and English peas, and a roasted duck served with Bellegarde bakery grits, black kale and hunter’s sauce. Jack Rose is open for dinner daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Living Room serves snacks and drinks daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. A Friday lunch service is scheduled to launch April 13 and run from 11 a.m. to 2 .m., and Sunday brunch service starts April 15 and will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.


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EAT+DRINK Brendan Dodd BAGEL BOY PROPRIETOR KNOWN BY MOST PEOPLE SIMPLY AS “BAGEL BOY,” Brendan Dodd started

his bagel delivery service while still a student at Loyola University. Since then, his business has expanded and Dodd now supplies 14 coffee shops with his bagels, including Mojo Coffee Roasters, The Bean Gallery, Sacred Grinds, Cafe Envie and more. Dodd spoke with Gambit about the bagel business.

How did you develop your business model for Bagel Boy? DODD: I graduated from Loyola University, and while I was there I worked at a local bagel shop (Humble Bagel) here in the city. While I was working there, I noticed at the end of the day, if they hadn’t sold a lot of the bagels, they would just throw them away. I asked them if they cared if I took them home to give to my friends and they said they didn’t mind. So it kind of became a thing where I would post on Facebook to see if anyone wanted any and I would bike bagels all over the city of New Orleans — just for fun, sort of as a way to get more exercise. I was biking maybe 30 to 40 miles a day delivering bagels. One day someone called me Bagel Boy, and the name just stuck. While I was working at the bagel shop and when I was delivering the bagels by bike, a lot of people would tell me that it was a cool idea and how they were upset that there weren’t too many bagel options in the city. I’ve learned that New Orleans is filled with a lot of non-locals — there are a lot of people who moved here, like myself, and there just seemed like there was a real lack of bagel shops in the city. After that, I got the idea to start Bagel Boy as an actual business. Since then I’ve gotten into 14 coffee shops, and the last year and a half business has just been blowing up — way more than I could have ever anticipated.

How do your bagels compare to the gold standard of New York bagels? D: I’ve never actually had a bagel from New York, but a lot of my customers are people that moved here from New York and told me they liked my bagels. I appreciate everyone’s opinion, but I feel like a New Yorker’s opinion on bagels is what matters the most, so that was awesome. I worked at [Humble Bagel] for about seven months, and there was a period when I worked there where I rolled bagels. I did it enough so that when I started my own business I knew more or less how to do it. There was about a three-month period where I was just messing around with ingredients, researching websites and trying to figure out what other people had done. There was a lot of trial

and error involved in perfecting the recipe I use now. I’ve had some people ask me if I would use a machine, but I think there is an art to the hand-rolled bagel.

What does your normal workday look like now? D: I work every day and I do this full time. I started working out of a commissary kitchen and since July (2017), I wake up at around 1 a.m. and I get there around 2 (a.m.). I bake the bagels fresh every day. Besides the coffee shops, customers can order the bagels through the website for next-day delivery. On average, I bake between 250 and 300 bagels a day now. It’s a lot. It was a little rough to start, but now I have two employees and I just try to take naps when I get the chance. I don’t really bike the bagels around anymore. I do it mostly by car now. — HELEN FREUND

Email Brenda Maitland at winediva1@bellsouth.net

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BYWATER Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant — 738 Poland Ave., (504) 943-9914; Www. jackdempseys.net — The Jack Dempsey platter for two features gumbo, shrimp, catfish, crab balls, redfish, crawfish pies and two sides. The menu includes a variety of fried or broiled seafood, steaks, po-boys and more. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Tue-Fri, D Wed-Sat. $$ Queenies on St. Claude — 3200 St. Claude Ave., (504) 558-4085; www.facebook.com/queeniesonstclaude — The daiquiri shop offers house-made mini pies in flavors such as Key lime and pecan, and weekly specials include oyters on Tuesday nights and steaks on Wednesday night. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — The constantly changing menu features dishes such as pan-fried Gulf flounder with kumquat-ginger sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts and sticky rice. House-made leek, ricotta and pumpkin seed ravioli are served with butternut squash cream sauce and grilled asparagus. Reservations accepted for large parties. D WedSun, late Wed-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun. $$

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

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Welty’s Deli — 336 Camp St., (504) 5920223; www.weltysdeli.com — The New Orleans AK sandwich features a choice of four meats plus cheddar, provolone, pepper Jack and Swiss cheeses on a warm muffuletta bun. No reservations. B, L Mon-Fri. $

CARROLLTON/UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOODS Chais Delachaise — 7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise. com — The eclectic menu includes bouillabaisse, grilled Caribbean lobster, jerk shrimp and more. New York strip steak is served au poivre or with chimichurri sauce and comes with fries. Reservations accepted. L Sat-Sun, D daily, late Fri-Sat. $$ La Casita Taqueria — 8400 Oak St., (504) 826-9913; www.eatlacasita.com — El Fuego tacos feature braised brisket, Monterey Jack cheese, salsa verde and pico de gallo in corn tortillas. Pork and sweet potato quesadillas are filled with carnitas, spicy sweet potatoes, pico de gallo and manchego. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi. com — Sushi choices include new and old favorites, both raw and cooked. The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as shawarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. L, D daily. $$

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — See Metairie section for restaurant description.

CHALMETTE Cafe Aquarius — 2101 Paris Road, Chalmette, (504) 510-3080 — The croque St. Bernard features roast beef debris, smoked Gouda cheese, caramelized onions, chive aioli and bechamel on focaccia. The vegan Buffalo “chicken” wrap includes fried cauliflower, cabbage, cashew “blue cheese,” ranch and vegan Buffalo sauce. No reservations. L TueFri, D Tue, brunch Sat-Sun. $

CITYWIDE Breaux Mart — Citywide; www. breauxmart.com — The deli counter’s changing specials include dishes such as baked catfish and red beans and rice. No reservations. L, D daily. $ La Carreta — Citywide; www.carretarestaurant.com — Barbacoa tacos are corn tortillas filled with Mexican-style barbecued beef, red onions and cilantro and served with rice and beans. Reservations accepted for larger parties. Lunch and dinner daily. $$

FAUBOURG MARIGNY Kebab — 2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4328; www.kebabnola.com — The sandwich shop offers doner kebabs and Belgian fries. A falafel sandwich comes with pickled cucumbers, arugula, spinach, red onions, beets, hummus and Spanish garlic sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D Wed-Mon, late Fri-Sat. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal., (504) 947-8787 — The grocery and deli has a counter offering po-boys, sides such as macaroni and cheese and vegan and vegetarian dishes. Wood-oven baked pizza is available by the pie or slice. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $ Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 371-5074; www.spottedcatfoodspirits.com — The menu includes pastries, bagels, breakfast dishes, sliders and more. The Jam burger features two beef patties, onion jam, bacon jam, fried

onions and mustard and on a Hawaiian bun. Reservations recommended. B, L daily, D Mon-Sat. $$

FRENCH QUARTER Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The Annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. The Caprese panino combines fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. The ham and honey-Dijon panino is topped with feta and watercress. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $ Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines. com — The city’s oldest restaurant offers a glimpse of what 19th century French Creole dining might have been like, with a labyrinthine series of dining rooms. Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. L, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$$ Bayona — 430 Dauphine St., (504) 525-4455; www.bayona.com — House favorites on Chef Susan Spicer’s menu include crispy smoked quail salad with pear and bourbon-molasses dressing. Reservations recommended. L Wed-Sat, D Mon-Sat. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Large picture windows offer views of Bourbon Street. Reservations accepted. B, L. D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com — Brennan’s features innovative takes on Creole dishes from chef Slade Rushing as well as classics such as its signature bananas Foster. Eggs Sardou features poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended. B, L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $$$ Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com — The shrimp, blue crab and avocado appetizer features chilled shrimp, crab, guacamole and spicy tomato coulis. Baked stuffed Creole redfish is served with crabmeat and green tomato crust, angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily. $$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed

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Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe — 7801 Panola St., (504) 314-1810; www.panolastreetcafe.com — A Sausalito omelet includes sautéed spinach, mushrooms, oysters, green onions, garlic and mozzarella cheese. No reservations. B and L daily. $


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tions accepted. L, D daily. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Sandwich options include muffulettas, Philly steaks on po-boy bread and gyros in pita bread. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/nola-restaurant — A 14-ounce grilled Niman Ranch pork chop is served with brown sugar-glazed sweet potatoes, toasted pecans and a caramelized onion reduction sauce. Garlic-crusted drum is served with brabant potatoes, crimini mushrooms, bacon, haricots verts and beurre rouge. Reservations recommended. L Thu-Mon, D daily. $$$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal beurre blanc. For dessert, there’s white chocolate bread pudding. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Barbecue oysters are flash fried, tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$$

Cafe Luna (802 1/2 Nashville Ave., 504-333-6833; www.facebook. com/cafeluna504) serves a BLC, or bacon, lettuce and chicken sandwich, with roasted potatoes. PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER

spinach with fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Popular starters include the jumbo lump crabcake with aioli. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$

sauce and tomatoes. The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. $$

El Gato Negro — 81 French Market Place, (504) 525-9752; www.elgatonegronola. com — Ceviche Cabo San Lucas features yellowfin tuna, avocados, tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, lime and sea salt, and cucumber is an optional addition. No reservations. L, D daily. $$

Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of po-boys. The Dark and Stormy features pork shoulder slowly braised with ginger and Old New Orleans Spiced Rum and is dressed with house-made garlic mayo and lime cabbage. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $

Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. Other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. No reservations. L, early D daily. $$ Green Goddess — 307 Exchange Place, (504) 301-3347; www.greengoddessrestaurant.com — Swedish meatloaf is made with Two Run Farms grass-fed beef and served with lingonberrry pepper jelly, creamed mushroom potatoes and Creole kale. There are many vegetarian and vegan options. No reservations. L, D Wed-Sun. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Panseared jumbo shrimp top a grit cake and are served with chipotle-garlic cream

Le Bayou Restaurant — 208 Bourbon St., (504) 525-4755; www.lebayourestaurant.com — Shrimp Ya-Ya features Gulf shrimp sauteed with Cajun pesto and served with garlic toast. Jambalaya pasta includes shrimp, chicken, smoked sausage, onions, peppers, mushrooms and spicy Creole tomato sauce tossed with penne pasta. No reservations. L, D, late Mon-Sun. $ Louisiana Pizza Kitchen — 95 French Market Place, (504) 522-9500; www.lpkfrenchquarter.com — Jumbo Gulf shrimp are sauteed with sherry, tomatoes, white wine, basil, garlic and butter and served over angel hair pasta. Roasted garlic pizza is topped with roasted whole garlic cloves, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta and mozzarella. Reserva-

Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com — Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramanto present a creative take on Creole dishes as well as offering caviar tastings, house-made salumi, pasta dishes and more. “Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top tableside. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes including barbecue shrimp, redfish courtbouillon, gumbo and catfish and shrimp dishes. Reservations accepted. B daily, D TueSun. $$ Salon Restaurant by Sucre — 622 Conti St., (504) 267-7098; www.restaurantsalon.com — Croque Benedict features a soft-boiled egg, Raclette cheese, Mornay sauce and Crystal hollandaise over applewood-smoked ham, poached chicken or heirloom tomatoes and a chive biscuit. Happy hour small plates include sliders, flatbread and spiced butter shrimp on baguette. Reservations accepted. brunch and early D Thu-Mon. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter. com — Tableau’s contemporary Creole cuisine includes marinated crab claws in white truffle vinaigrette and pan-roasted redfish Bienville with frisee, fingerling potato salad and blue crab butter sauce. Balcony and courtyard dining available. Reservations accepted. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

GENTILLY Cafe Gentilly — 5339 Franklin Ave., (504) 281-4220; www.thecafegentilly.


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

KENNER The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel. com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. Louisiana crab cakes are popular. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ Ted’s Smokehouse BBQ — 3809 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-4393 — Ted’s special combination includes choices of three meats (sliced brisket, pulled pork, sausage, pork ribs) and two sides (baked beans, corn, coleslaw, potato salad). Stuffed potatoes are available with pulled pork or chopped beef. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Vista Buffet — Treasure Chest Casino, 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4438000; www.treasurechestcasino.com — The buffet includes New Orleans and Southern favorites, barbecue, Asian and Italian dishes, carving stations, a salad bar and more. Weekly highlights include seafood and steak nights. No reservations. L Mon-Fri, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

LAKEVIEW El Gato Negro — 300 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-0107; www.elgatonegronola. com — See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees and a wide range of pastries and desserts baked in house, plus a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. For breakfast, an omelet is filled with marinated mushrooms, bacon, spinach and goat cheese. Tuna salad or chicken salad avocado melts are topped with melted Monterey Jack and shredded Parmesan cheeses. No reservations. B, L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $ NOLA Beans — 762 Harrison Ave., (504) 267-0783; www.nolabeans.com — The organic Argonne turkey sandwich features organic avocado, tomatoes, sprouts and Havarti cheese on choice of

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OUT TO EAT bread. Spanish Fort salad is made with romaine, avocado, grilled chicken, pico de gallo, corn, black beans and avocado ranch dressing. No reservations. B, L, early D daily. $$ Sala Restaurant & Bar — 124 Lake Marina Ave., (504) 513-2670; www.salanola. com — Broiled Gulf fish is served with beurre blanc, grilled asparagus and new potatoes. There’s a large selection of small plates. Reservations accepted. L and D Tue-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun, late Thu-Sat. $$ The Steak Knife Restaurant & Bar — 888 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-8981; www. steakkniferestaurant.com — Shrimp bordelaise features jumbo Gulf shrimp sauteed with mushrooms, white wine and garlic butter and flamed with brandy. Pepper-crusted yellowfin tuna steak is served with lemon-caper butter. Reservations accepted. D Tue-Sat. $$$

METAIRIE Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Capelli D’Andrea combines house-made angel hair pasta and smoked salmon in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended. L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Banh Mi Boys — 5001 Airline Drive, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 510-5360; www.bmbmetairie.com — The BMB combination banh mi features Vietnamese-style ham, pork belly, pork meatballs, pork pate and headcheese on a baguette. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D Mon-Sat. $ Ben’s Burgers — 2008 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, (504) 889-2837; www. eatatbens.com — The menu features an array of charcoal-grilled burgers topped with cheese, chili, barbecue sauce and more. There also are chili cheese fries, onion rings, chicken nuggets and shakes. No reservations. 24H $ Cafe B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb.com — This cafe serves an elevated take on the dishes commonly found in neighborhood restaurants. Grilled redfish is served with confit of wild mushrooms, spaghetti squash, charred Vidalia onion and aged balsamic vinegar. Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ Casablanca — 3030 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2209; www.casablancanola.com — House-made couscous can be topped with Moroccan-style chicken, lamb or beef and is served with vegetables. Tanzia fassi features lamb slow cooked with onions, prunes, saffron and Moroccan spices in a clay pot. Reservations accepted. L Sun-Fri, D Sun-Thu. $$ Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop — 2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8352022; www.gumbostop.com — Stuffed gumbo features a hand-battered and fried catfish fillet atop chicken, sausage, shrimp and crabmeat gumbo. Fried chicken is cooked to order. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8882010; www.koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come from the Bronx. No reservations. L Sun-Thu, D Mon-Thu. $

Heritage Grill — 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 9344900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com — This power lunch spot offers dishes like duck and wild mushroom spring rolls with mirin-soy dipping sauce and panfried crab cakes with corn maque choux and sugar snap peas. Reservations accepted. L Mon-Fri. $$ Marks Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com — Disembark at Mark Twain’s for salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations. L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; www.martinwine.com — The wine emporium’s dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with house-made boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. No reservations. B, L daily, early dinner Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ R&O’s Restaurant — 216 Metairie-Hammond Highway, Metairie, (504) 831-1248; www.rnosrestarurant.com — The roast beef po-boy is dressed with cheese and brown or red gravy and served on a toasted sesame loaf. The menu includes seafood, pizza, salads and Italian dishes. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Riccobono’s Peppermill — 3524 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-2226; www. riccobonospeppermill.com — The menu includes Creole and Italian dishes. Veal Josephine is sauteed veal topped with lump crabmeat and shrimp and served with brabant potatoes. Reservations accepted. B and L daily, D Wed-Sun. $$ Rolls N Bowls — 605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.rollsnbowlsnola.com — Chicken pho includes rice noodles, cilantro and onions. Banh mi include roasted pork dressed with carrots, cucumber, jalapenos and cilantro on French bread. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $ Sammy’s Po-boys & Catering — 901 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-0916; www.sammyspoboys.com — The Flickaletta is the muffuletta made with ham, salami, Swiss cheese and olive salad on French bread. The menu also includes chicken and andouille gumbo, salads, roast beef, fried seafood poboys, wraps and more. No reservations. L Mon-Sat, D daily. $ Short Stop Po-Boys — 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com — Popular po-boy options include fried shrimp or fried oysters and roast beef, featuring beef slow cooked in its own jus. Short Stop’s gumbo combines smoked andouille sausage and chicken. No reservations. B, L, D Mon-Sat. $ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Vegetarian options are available. Reservations recommended. L, D Tue-Sun. $$ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — The menu features tandoori dishes with chicken, lamb, fish or shrimp; mild and spicy curries and spicy hot vindaloo dishes; chicken, lamb or shrimp biryani; and vegetarian dishes including palak paneer (spinach and cheese) and bhindi masala with okra. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$


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Chef Andrea Apuzzo uses only fresh ingredients in his dishes at Andrea’s Restaurant (3100 19th St., Metairie, 504-834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com). PHOTO BY CHERYL GERBER

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; www.theospizza.com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description. Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Corn and crab bisque is served in a toasted bread cup. Osso buco features a veal shank with angel hair pasta and veal demi-glace. Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. $$

MID-CITY/TREME Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — This sweet shop serves its own gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. No reservations. L, D Tue-Sun. $ biscuits & buns on banks — 4337 Banks St., (504) 273-4600; www.biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com — Signature dishes include a waffle topped with brie and blueberry compote and French toast served with caramelized bananas and pancetta. The menu also includes biscuits topped with gravy or chicken tenders with andouille and chorizo

gravy. Delivery available Tue-Fri. No reservations. L, brunch daily. $$ Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar — 231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 609-3871; www.brownbutterrestaurant. com — Smoked brisket is served with smoked apple barbecue sauce, Alabama white barbecue sauce, smoked heirloom beans and vinegar slaw. The Brunch burger features a brisket and short rib patty topped with bacon, brie, a fried egg, onion jam and arugula on a brioche bun. Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com — The cafe serves roasted Gulf shrimp and vegetable salad dressed with Parmesan-white balsamic vinaigrette. Other options include chipotle-marinated portobello sliders and flatbread pizza topped with manchego, peppers and roasted garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Tue-Sun, D Fri. $ Cafe Navarre — 800 Navarre Ave., (504) 483-8828; www.cafenavarre.com — The casual cafe serves sandwiches, burgers, salads and more. Capricciosa pizza topped with pepperoni, prosciutto, tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke, PAGE 45

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OUT TO EAT olives, oregano, garlic and basil. No reservations. B, L and D Mon-Fri, brunch Sat-Sun. $ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery and banquet facilities available. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ G’s Pizza — 4840 Bienville St., (504) 483-6464; www.gspizzas.com — Margherita pizza features house-made dough topped with garlic-butter sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano and tomatoes. The NOLA Green Roots pie features house-made sauce, mozzarella, black olives, mushrooms, onions, organic spinach, bell peppers, roasted red peppers, artichokes and roasted garlic. No reservations. L, D, late daily. $ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — Favorites at this Mid-City restaurant include the Cajun Cuban with roasted pork, grilled ham, cheese and pickles pressed on buttered bread. The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. There also are salads, burgers and Italian dishes. No reservations. L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more. Roasted pork tacos are topped with spicy slaw. Vegetarian Mardi Gras Indian tacos feature roasted corn, beans, cheese and spicy slaw on corn tortillas. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Namese — 4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 483-8899; www.namese.net — Shaken pho features bone marrow broth, flat noodles and a choice of protein (filet mignon, short rib, brisket, seafood, chicken, tofu) stir-fried with onions, garlic and bone marrow oil. Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat. $$

neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a menu of pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and bar noshing items. Creole Italian pizza is topped with red sauce, spicy shrimp, Roma tomatoes, feta, mozzarella, red onions and pesto sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. L, D, late daily. $

NORTHSHORE Martin Wine Cellar — 2895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-8081; www.martinwine.com — See Metairie section for restaurant description.

UPTOWN Apolline — 4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com — Stuffed quail is served with cornbread dressing, haricots verts, cherry tomatoes and rum-honey glaze. For brunch, grilled hanger steak is served with fried eggs and potato hash. Reservations accepted. brunch, D Tue-Sun. $$$ Basin Seafood & Spirits — 3222 Magazine St., (504) 302-7391; www.basinseafoodnola.com — The menu includes grilled whole fish, royal red shrimp with garlic butter and crab and crawfish beignets with remoulade. Char-broiled oysters are topped with Parmesan and garlic butter. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Cafe Luna — 802 1/2 Nashville Ave., (504) 333-6833; www.facebook.com/ cafeluna504 — The menu includes locally roasted coffee, hand-rolled bagels and a variety of items cooked from scratch. Eggs banh mi features poached eggs and five spice-pulled pork served with house-made bread, daikon slaw and cilantro pesto. No reservations. B, L, early D daily. $ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — There’s live music in the Victorian Lounge at the Columns. The menu features Creole dishes such as gumbo and crab cakes. Reservations accepted. B daily, L Fri-Sat, D Mon-Thu, brunch Sun. $$

Ralph’s on the Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Tuna two ways includes tuna tartare, seared pepper tuna, avocado and wasabi cream. Reservations recommended. L Tue-Fri, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$

The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise. com — The bar offers wines by the glass and full restaurant menu including mussels steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. Twice cooked pork is served over plantains. No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D and late daily. $$

Rue 127 — 127 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 483-1571; www.rue127.com — Grilled Gulf fish is seasoned with tandoori spices and served over Brussels sprouts, smoked potato puree and apple and fennel slaw. A char-grilled double-cut pork chop is served with bourbon-maple glaze, black-eyed pea hoppin’ John and hominy spoon bread. Reservations recommended. D Tue-Sat. $$$

Dick & Jenny’s — 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www.dickandjennys.com — Located in a renovated Creole cottage, the restaurant serves contemporary Creole dishes. Braised Niman Ranch pork cheeks are served with sauteed Southern greens, grit cakes, sweet potatoes and country gravy. Reservations recommended. D Wed-Sun. $$$

Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza.com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description. Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; www.williemaesnola.com — This neighborhood restaurant is known for its wet-battered fried chicken. Green beans come with rice and gravy. There’s bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. L Mon-Sat. $$ Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com — The

Emeril’s Delmonico — 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico — Paneed veal bordelaise is served with linguine, jumbo lump crabmeat, artichoke, mushrooms and charred tomatoes. Pecan-glazed Colorado lamb loin is served with bourbon and lamb bacon-braised kale, black-eyed peas and pecan gremolata. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ G’s Kitchen Spot — Balcony Bar, 3201 Magazine St., (504) 891-9226; www. gskitchenspot.com — Brick-oven Mar-

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gherita pizza includes mozzarella, basil and house-made garlic-butter sauce. G’s grilled Philly steak sandwich is topped with red onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and Muenster and mozzarella cheeses on grilled bread. No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D, late daily. $ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites such as red beans and rice. Daily specials include braised lamb shank, lima beans with a ham hock and chicken fried steak served with macaroni and cheese. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.juansflyingburrito. com — See Mid-City section for restaurant description. Magazine Po-boy Shop — 2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 — Po-boy fillings include everything from fried seafood to corned beef. The roast beef po-boy is topped with gravy and Swiss cheese on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. B, L Mon-Sat. $

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Martin Wine Cellar — 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www.martinwine.com — See Metairie section for restaurant description. Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 4109997; www.japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura. Reservations accepted. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. L, D Tue-Sun. $$ Piccola Gelateria — 4525 Freret St., (504) 493-5999; www.piccolagelateria. com — The cafe offers 18 rotating flavors of small-batch Italian-style gelatos and sorbettos. The menu also includes flatbreads on piadina, crepes and espresso drinks. No reservations. L, D Tue-Sun. $ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; www.slicepizzeria.com — Slice serves pizza by the pie or slice, plus salads, pasta and more. The Sportsman’s Paradise pie is topped with Gulf shrimp, andouille, corn, diced tomatoes and caramelized onions. Full bar. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; www. theospizza.com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description. Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco — 5015 Magazine St., (504) 267-7612; www.titoscevichepisco.com — Daily ceviche selections feature seafood such as tuna, snapper or other Gulf fish. Lomo saltado is a traditional dish of sauteed beef and onions served with potatoes. Reservations accepted. D Mon-Sat. $$

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Capdeville — 520 Capdeville St., (504) 371-5161; www.capdevillenola.com — The rock ’n’ roll-themed gastropub serves burgers, sandwiches, entrees and sides such as poutine and truffle macaroni and cheese. Rebel Yell braised

short ribs are served with corn maque choux and mashed sweet potatoes. Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat. late Fri-Sat. $$ El Gato Negro — 800 S. Peters St., (504) 309-8864; www.elgatonegronola. com — See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Emeril’s Restaurant — 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www. emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans — Cast-iron baked escargot are served with angel hair pasta tossed with garlic-chili oil, bottarga fish roe and Parmesan. A tamarind-glazed double-cut pork chop is topped with green chili mole and served with sweet potatoes. Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D daily. $$$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; www.juansflyingburrito. com — See Mid-City section for restaurant description. Meril — 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril — Emeril Lagasse’s small-plates restaurant offers an array of internationally inspired dishes. Sofrito-marinated turkey necks are tossed in Crystal hot sauce. Esses fettuccine is tossed with olive oil, garlic, Calabrian chilis, jumbo lump crabmeat, arugula and almonds. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Vyoone’s Restaurant — 412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; www.vyoone.com — The French and Louisiana-inspired menu includes French onion soup and New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp. Coq au vin is boneless chicken cooked with red wine and root vegetables. Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

WEST BANK Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant.com — This family-style eatery has changed little since opening in 1946. Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca, made with breadcrumps and Italian seasonings. Reservations accepted. D Tue-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Restaurant des Familles — 7163 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 689-7834; www.desfamilles.com — The menu of Cajun and Creole favorites includes gumbo, turtle soup, seafood platters and New Orleans barbecue shrimp, as well as salads, pasta and more. Alligator-stuffed mushrooms are served with alligator sauce piquante. Reservations recommended. L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com — The menu combines Old World Italian favorites and pizza. Chicken piccata is a paneed chicken breast topped with lemon-caper piccata sauce served with angel hair pasta, salad and garlic cheese bread. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Tavolino Pizza & Lounge — 141 Delaronde St., (504) 605-3365; www.facebook.com/tavolinolounge — The menu includes thin-crust pizza, salads, pasta and antipasti. Ping olives are fried Castelvetrano olives stuffed with beef and pork or Gorgonzola cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. D daily, brunch Sun. $$


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TUESDAY 10 Bamboula’s — Christopher Johnson, 3 Blue Nile — Water Seed, 9 BMC — Dapper Dandies, 8; Captain Green, 11 Cafe Negril — 4 Sidemen of the Apocalypse, 6 Check Point Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Chip Wilson & Marcello Benetti, 5:30; Mark Carroll & Ed Wise, 8 Circle Bar — Carl LeBlanc, 6 d.b.a. — DinosAurchestra, 7; Treme Brass Band, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — The Lonesome Heroes, 9 Gasa Gasa — Vox Vocis, Terra Terra, Catbamboo, 8 House of Blues (The Parish) — The Oh Hellos, LeTrainiump, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Alec Morrissey, Ash O, Annie Ford Band, 7 Old U.S. Mint — Down on Their Luck Orchestra, 2 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8 & 10 Ray’s — Bobby Love & Friends, 7 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Andy Forest, 2; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 10 The Starlight — DJ Fayard, 9

WEDNESDAY 11 Autocrat Social & Pleasure Club — TBC Brass Band, 9 Bamboula’s — Bamboula’s Hot Trio feat. Giselle Anguizola, 2; Mem Shannon, 6:30; Sunshine Brass Band, 10 Banks Street Bar — Major Bacon, 10 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 8; New Breed Brass Band, 11 BMC — Demi, 5; Yisrael, 8; Funk It All, 11 Cafe Negril — Maid of Orleans, 6; Another Day in Paradise, 9:30 Check Point Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Ivor Simpson-Kennedy, 5:30; Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott, 8; Jelly Biscuit, 10 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7; Rixe, Enoch Ramone, Trampoline Team, Eyejammy, Judy & the Jerks, DJs Howie and Penetrol, 9:30

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d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The George French Trio, 9:30 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, Bayou International Sound, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Irie Collective, 10 Gasa Gasa — Moonwalks, Glove, 9 House of Blues — Big K.R.I.T., 11 House of Blues (The Parish) — Wishbone Ash, 8; Jet Lounge, 11 Howlin’ Wolf (Den) — Sean Hobbes & the Hi Res, 9 Lafayette Square — Wednesdays at the Square feat. Flow Tribe, 5 Little Gem Saloon — Carol Deminski & the Little Jazz Birds, 7 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Jane Harvey Brown Trio, 9 One Eyed Jacks — Peter More, Sea Battle, 7 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse Mc-

THURSDAY 12 Bamboula’s — Kala Chandra, 3; Jenavieve & the Royal Street Windin’ Boys, 6:30; Bon Bon Vivant, 10 Bar Redux — JD Hill & Tommy “Buzz” Matthews, 9 Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7; Bayou International Reggae Night feat. Higher Heights and DJ T-Roy, 11 BMC — Ainsley Matich & the Broken Blues, 5; Andre Lovett Band, 8; Chrishira, 11 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Gumbo Cabaret, 5; Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins, 6 Cafe Negril — Revival, 6; Soul Project, 9:30 Check Point Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6; Cha Wa (album release), 10 Circle Bar — Dark Lounge with Rik Slave, 7; Lena Fjortoft, 9:30 Covington Trailhead — Luther Kent, 5 d.b.a. — Alexis & the Samurai, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Stephanie Nilles, 9:30 Gasa Gasa — Notel Motel, Drew Meez, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Desert Dwellers, 7 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8 Lafreniere Park — Lost in the ’60s, 6:30 Little Gem Saloon — Monty Banks, 5; John Mooney & Marc Stone, Joe Krown, 8 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 11 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Liese’s Living Room, Treason Dupuy, Joy Sanders, 8 New Orleans Botanical Garden — Thursdays at Twilight feat. John Rankin, 5 Ogden Museum of Southern Art — Maggie Belle Band, 6 Old Point Bar — The Twos, 9 Old U.S. Mint — Marcia Ball, 7 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Charlie Halloran, Hal Smith, Duke Heitger & Crescent City Joymakers, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band, 8 & 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, 8:30 Santos Bar — Gal Holiday, Young Valley, 9 Siberia Lounge — Eastern Bloc Party feat. Blato Zlato, 9 SideBar — The Emancipation Orchestra feat. Nick Benoit, Anuraag Pendyal, Emily Mikesell, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Dem Bones feat. Craig Klein & Sebastian Arruti, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Thy Art Is Murder, Enterprise Earth, Raise the Death Toll, Vivisektor, 7 PAGE 50

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The Spotted Cat Music Club — Sarah McCoy, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10 The Starlight — Lynn Drury, 8; Funeral Parlour with DJ Mange, 9 Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5; Arsene DeLay, 8 Vaughan’s Lounge — Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet, 10

FRIDAY 13 Bamboula’s — Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 1; Smoky Greenwell, 5:30; Sierra Green & Soul Machine, 10 Bar Redux — Synthwave Apocalypse with DJs Jenn Hazmat and Mange, 10 Blue Nile — Caesar Brothers Funk Box, 7:30; Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 11; House Party with DJ Raj Smoove, 1 a.m. BMC — Lifesavers, 3; Roadside Glorious, 6 Bourbon O Bar — The Doyle Cooper Jazz Band, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Meryl Zimmerman, 6; Marc Stone, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — The Pinettes Brass Band, 8:30 Cafe Negril — Dana Abbott Band, 6:30; Higher Heights, 10 Casa Borrega — Martin Moretto Duo, 7 Check Point Charlie — Alabama Slim’s Blues Revue, 7; Aiden Paul, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; ZydeFunk, 10:30 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae & Gina Leslie, 7; SINTH ’84 with DJs Shane Love and C-Boy, 9:30 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Max & McKenna, 7; The Tipping Point with DJ RQ Away, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Buena Vista Social (Latin dance party), 10 House of Blues — Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute), DJ Raj Smoove, 9 Howlin’ Wolf (Den) — Goblin Marquette, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — Mario Abney, 2; Ashlin Parker Trio, 5; Luther Kent, 8 Le Bon Temps Roule — Joe Krown, 7 Little Gem Saloon — Lilli Lewis, 5 & 7:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Christian Camararo, Jano Brindisi, John Parker, Bobby Burge, 7 Oak — Jon Roniger, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Chris Klein, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Soulful Takeover with DJ Soul Sister, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band, 8 Poor Boys Bar — Machine Girl, Waste Man, Killer Dale, Raspy Economie, 9 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 RF’s Dining Music Cocktails — James Martin Band, 8:30 Rock ’n’ Bowl — The Topcats (anniversary show), 9:30

Roosevelt Hotel (Fountain Lounge) — Sam Kuslan, 5:30; Amanda Ducorbier, 9 Siberia Lounge — The Essentials, 10 SideBar — Ashlae Blume, Susan Miller Boldissar, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ellis Marsalis Quintet, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Akadia, Southern Brutality, Stepping Sideways, 9 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Andy Forest, 2; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6:30 The Starlight — Linnzi Zaorski, 7 Three Muses — Matt Johnson, 5:30; Doro Wat Jazz Band, 9 The Tigermen Den — Aaron Lopez-Barrantes, Maggie Belle Band, Julie Odell, 8 Tipitina’s — Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, Dave Jordan & the NIA, 10 Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 3

SATURDAY 14 Bamboula’s — Jan Marie & the Mean Reds, 2:30; Johnny Mastro, 7; Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review, 11:30 Bar Redux — Amigos do Samba, 9 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7:15; Mama Digdown’s Brass Band, Stooges Brass Band, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — Marigny Street Brass Band, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — The Jazzmen, 3; Willie Lockett, 5 Bourbon O Bar — Marty Peters & the Party Meters, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Father Ron & Friends, 3; Davis Rogan, 6; Derrick Freeman, 9 Cafe Negril — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 4; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Casa Borrega — Aaron Lopez-Barrantes, 7 Check Point Charlie — Kid Red, 7; J Monque’D Blues Band, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 8; Johnny J & the Hitmen, The Plowboys, 9 Circle Bar — Belladonna Lovers, Melting Coffin, Bronze Comet, Sauveterre, 9:30 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 Davenport Lounge — Jeremy Davenport, 9 d.b.a. — Eight Dice Cloth, 4; Tuba Skinny, 7; Morning 40 Federation (20 year anniversary), Chicken Snake, 11 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Joe Krown & Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 10 Gasa Gasa — Dude Ranch & the Girl at the Rock Show (Blink-182 tribute), Julius Weezer (Weezer tribute), 10 Harrah’s Casino (Masquerade) — Flow Tribe, 9:30 Hi-Ho Lounge — Pink Room Project, 11 House of Blues (The Parish) — Bamboleo (Latin club night), midnight The Jazz Playhouse — George & Gerald French, 2; The Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band, 5 Joy Theater — Circa Survive, Foxing, Hail the Sun, 6:30 Little Gem Saloon — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 & 9 Mandeville Trailhead — Patrick Cooper, 10:30 a.m. Marigny Brasserie & Bar — The Key Sound, 4 Music Box Village — Valerie Sassyfras, Baby Bats, 7


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Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Chip Yamada Band, 8; The Shiz, 10 Oak — Jordan Anderson Band, 9 Old Point Bar — Dick Deluxe, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Mad Dogs & Englishmen (Joe Cocker tribute), 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Duke Heitger & Tom Sancton, Palm Court Jazz Band, 7:30 Preservation Hall — Preservation Jazz Masters, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — The Cole Williams Band, 8 & 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Karma, 9:30 Roosevelt Hotel (Fountain Lounge) — Amanda Ducorbier, 9 Saenger Theatre — Derek Smalls & Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, 7:30 Siberia Lounge — Max & the Martians, Tasche & the Psychedelic Roses, 10 SideBar — Dayna Kurtz & Robert Mache, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band, 8 & 10 Southport Hall (Deck Room) — Battle of the Bands, 7 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Panorama Jazz Band, 6 St. Mary’s Church — John Rankin, 3:30 The Starlight — Shawan Rice, 7 Three Muses — Salvatore Geloso, 6; Russell Welch, 9 Tipitina’s — Lagniappe with DJ RQ Away

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Howlin’ Wolf (Den) — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 The Jazz Playhouse — Ricardo Pascal Orchestra, 2; Michael Watson, 5; Germaine Bazzle, 8 Newman Bandstand, Audubon Park — Music Under the Oaks feat. Tulane Concert Band, 5 Old Point Bar — Shawan Rice, 3:30; Romy Vargas & the Mercy Buckets, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Marina Orchestra, 6; Fleur de Lindy, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters, 7:30 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 Rare Form — The Key Sound, 10 Santos Bar — The James Hunter Six, 9 Siberia Lounge — Rory Danger & the Danger Dangers, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Evan Christopher Tricentennial Series, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Thank You Scientist, Catbamboo, Spylights, 7 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Kristina Morales & the Inner Wild, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10 The Starlight — Messy Cookers, 3 Three Muses — Raphael et Pascal, 5; Linnzi Zaorski, 8

MONDAY 16 Bamboula’s — Co & Co Traveling Show, 2; G & Her Swinging Gypsies, 5:30; G-Volt & the Hurts, 9 Blue Nile — Jeff Chaz, 7; Brass-A-Holics, 10 BMC — Lil Red & Big Bad, 7; Paggy Prine & Southern Soul, 10 Bourbon O Bar — Shake It Break It Band, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Arsene DeLay, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Cafe Negril — Noggin, 6; In Business, 9:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Justin Molaison, 5:30; Alex McMurray & Andrew Duhon, 8 Circle Bar — Krystal Ray, 6; Dusty Santamaria, Moira Ichiban, Light//Sound, 9:30 Crescent City Brewhouse — New Orleans Streetbeat, 6 d.b.a. — Sarah Quintana, 7; Funk Monkey, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Audiodope with DJ Ill Medina, 11 Gasa Gasa — Palm Daze, The Halfways, The Milbrook Estates, 9 Howlin’ Wolf (Den) — Danielle Nicole, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Evan Christopher’s International Jam Session, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — George Porter Jr. Trio, 10 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Loyola Songwriters, 7 One Eyed Jacks — J. Roddy Walston & the Business, Dan Luke & the Raid, 8 Preservation Hall — Preservation Jazz Masters, 5 & 6; Preservation All-Stars, 8, 9 & 10 SideBar — Songwriters’ Circle feat. Keenan McRae, Aziza & the Cure, Keith Burnstein, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10

The Spotted Cat Music Club — Royal Street Windin’ Boys, 2; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10 Three Muses — Bart Ramsey, 5; Washboard Rodeo, 8

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Albinas Prizgintas. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 5220276; www.trinitynola.com — The organist’s “Organ & Labyrinth” performance includes selections from baroque to vintage rock, played by candlelight. Free. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Boy Choristers of St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. National World War II Museum, U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www. nationalww2museum.org — The choral group’s performance commemorates the 60th anniversary of the American Memorial Chapel at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Free. 6:30 p.m. Monday. A Celebration for the Easter Season. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., (504) 522-0276; www.trinitynola.com — Musicians Maria Elliott (oboe), Annelise Cassar (soprano) and Albinas Przgintas (organ) perform music by Hovhaness, Ravel and Barber. Free. 5 p.m. Sunday. Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2074; www.montage.loyno.edu — The orchestra’s family-friendly concert includes a new work inspired by What the Sleepy Animals Do at Audubon Zoo. Tickets $15, kids free. 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Musaica Chamber Ensemble. Munholland Methodist Church, 1201 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 834-9910; www.munhollandumc.org — Music by Dave Anderson, Tucker Fuller and Beethoven is featured in the performance. Suggested donation $10. 7:30 p.m. Monday. NOVA VOCE. Loyola University New Orleans, Monroe Hall, Nunemaker Auditorium, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2011; www.loyno.edu — The choral group’s program includes ancient and contemporary vocal music. Donations accepted. 7:30 p.m. Friday. The same program is performed at First Baptist Church (129 N. New Hampshire St., Covington) at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Ronald Chioldi. Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2074; www.montage.loyno.edu — The pianist’s recital is followed by a masterclass. Free. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Symphony Chorus of New Orleans. Touro Synagogue, 4238 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-4843; www.tourosynagogue.com — The choral group performs Annalies, a vocal piece inspired by Anne Frank’s diary. Visit www.symphonychorus.org for details. Free. 7:45 p.m. Friday.

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ART Happenings ...................... 61 Openings ................................. 61 Museums ................................. 61

TUESDAY 10 Equal Pay Day Celebration of Women in the Workforce. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Entrepreneur Lelia Gowland and The Finish Line COO Melissa Greenwell speak at a happy hour and networking event hosted by American Business Women’s Association. Visit www.abwaneworleans.org for details. Tickets $10-$75. 4:30 p.m. Liz Thorpe. Hubbell Library, 725 Pelican Ave., Algiers, (504) 322-7479; www. neworleanspubliclibrary.org — The author discusses The Book of Cheese: The

Essential Guide to Discovering Cheeses You’ll Love. 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 11 Bike to Work Day. Citywide — Bike trains leave from neighborhoods around the city; there’s also a meetup in Duncan Plaza with coffee, food and bike tune-ups. 7:30 a.m. Dish & Dish. Glitter Box, 1109 Royal St., Suite A; www.glitterboxno.com — Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response representative Alix’zandria’ Tarnowsky leads a discussion of the #MeToo movement and intersectionality. Bring a dish to share potluck-style. 6 p.m. Evenings with Enrique. New Orleans Botanical Garden, 5 Victory Ave., (504) 483-9386; www.neworleanscitypark.com/ botanical-garden — The garden stays open late for live music, and mojitos and Latin food are available for purchase. 5 p.m. Harrison Avenue Marketplace. Harrison Avenue Marketplace, 801 Harrison Ave.; www.harrisonavenuemarketplace.org — There’s live music, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, food vendors and more at the market. 5 p.m. Heart of the Park Hat Luncheon. New Orleans City Park, Arbor Room at Popp Fountain, 12 Magnolia Drive, (504) 4882896 — Guests are encouraged to wear spring finery and elaborate hats at a luncheon benefiting Friends of City Park. Tickets $150. Noon. Heels for Hope Fashion Show Fundraiser. Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5301; www.auduboninstitute. org — Women’s Auxiliary of the Greater New Orleans Salvation Army hosts the fashion show, which features appearances by local celebrities. Call (504) 5792295 for details. 11:30 a.m. Making Groceries. Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., (504) 596-2625; www. nolalibrary.org — Notarial archivist Sally Reeves talks about the historical public

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and an annual free festival pays tribute to the berries grown in nearby fields. Three days of activities and events include amusement rides, games, a parade, foot races, an egg toss, a strawberry-eating contest, a strawberry auction and the presentation of “Strawberry Royalty.” There’s also food (some of it strawberry-related) and two stages of music featuring performances by Category 6, Triggerproof, Wiseguys, Bag of Donuts, The Topcats and other local bands. Noon to 9:45 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Memorial Park, North Sixth Street at West Beech Street, Ponchatoula; www.lastrawberryfestival.com.

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THURSDAY 12 The Berlin Memorial: How Germany Remembers the Holocaust. National World War II Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen.org — Stanford professor Robert Hamrdla discusses the architectural memorial. 5 p.m. Cheers for 40 Years. Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance St., (504) 525-5515; www. rustynailnola.com — Mia Borders performs at the fundraiser for Kinship Senior Center. There are raffles and hors d’oeuvres. Call (504) 314-0300 for details. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. French Quarter Festival. French Quarter — The 35-year-old music and food festival features food from more than 50 New Orleans restaurants, music performed by more than 1,700 musicians and special events. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Mirabeau Water Garden and Related Projects: Inspired Resilience. Loyola University, Thomas Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-3240; www.loyno.edu — Loyola faculty member Robert Thomas leads the environmental discussion. 7 p.m. The People’s Grocer: John Schwegmann, New Orleans and the Making of the Modern Retail World. University of New Orleans, Earl K. Long Library, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-6355; www.library. uno.edu — Author David Cappello delivers the lecture based on his recent book. Suggested donation $5. 9:30 a.m.

FRIDAY 13 Grand Isle Blessing of the Fleet Festival. Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion, Highway 1, Grand Isle — The festival celebrates the area’s fishing and shrimping heritage and includes carnival rides, music, food, exhibits and live music. The blessing of the fleet is at 1 p.m. Saturday. 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Great Louisiana Birdfest. Various locations — There are birding tours, swamp trips, a photo workshop, talks and more. Visit www.northlakenature.org for details. Times and admissions vary. Friday-Sunday. Gulf States Quilting Association Show. Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, (985) 781-3650; www.northshoreharborcenter.com — More than 400 quilts are displayed, and there are demonstrations, tool-sharpening, appraisals, giveaways and lectures. Admission $7-$10, kids $4. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

SATURDAY 14 A Celebration of Women. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, Algiers, (504) 529-7323; www.nolalibrary.org —

Judge E. “Teena” Anderson-Trahan is the keynote speaker at the event, which also offers poetry readings and recitations and music and dance performances. 2 p.m. Piety Street Market. The Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St., (504) 908-4741; www. 612piety.com — More than 50 vendors offer art, jewelry, crafts, vintage clothes, collectibles, used books and flea market treasures at this monthly market. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Points of View: Images of Historic Algiers. Algiers Ferry Terminal, Mississippi River Levee, Algiers Point — Historical characters make appearances at the terminal, and there are photographs showing the history of Algiers. Noon Saturday-Sunday. Portculture. Urban South Brewery, 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 267-4852; www. urbansouthbrewery.com — The art market features works from illustrators, painters, photographers, collage artists and glass blowers, plus wood burning, live painting, live music and beer. 5 p.m. Spiritland Rememberance: A Tribute to Coco Robicheaux. Artisan Bar & Cafe, 2512 St. Claude Ave., (504) 510-4340 — Artists display work and several local musicians perform in a tribute to the late blues musician. Free admission. 7 p.m. St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Parade. Chalmette — The parade celebrating Irish and Italian culture rolls down W. Judge Perez Drive. Noon. STAR Dash. French Quarter — A daytime bar crawl through the French Quarter benefits Sexual Trauma Awareness & Response. Visit www.star.ngo for details. Registration $10. 2 p.m. Swamp Science Fest. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 589-3882; www.nps.gov/jela — A day of science activities includes water quality testing, frog call identification and bird and plant life cycle walks. Filmmaker Josh Fox screens environmental documentaries. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SUNDAY 15 Cancer Pain Research Consortium Benefit Brunch. Emeril’s Restaurant, 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www. emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans — A three-course jazz brunch benefits the research organization. Email cprcbrunchfundraiser2018@gmail.com for details. Tickets $75. 10 a.m. Vinyl Vibrations. Paradigm Gardens, 1131 S. Rampart St., (504) 344-9474; www. paradigmgardensnola.com — DJs perform at the outdoor dinner series, and food from local chefs and pop-ups is available for purchase. Guests may BYOB. Tickets $10. 6:30 p.m.

MONDAY 16 Super Cells: Building with Biology. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Freeman Auditorium, 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 314-2200; www.tulane.edu — Scientist Nina Tandon discusses building artificial hearts, bones and cells. Free admission. 6 p.m.

SPORTS New Orleans Pelicans. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Girod St., (504) 587-3663;


GOING OUT WORDS Arleen Cerbone Faustina. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — The author discusses and signs A Little Gumbo in Her Face. 6 p.m. Thursday. Bayou Writer’s Club. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Members of the club discuss their writing process with an audience. 7 p.m. Thursday. David Correia, Tyler Wall, Anna Feigenbaum. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com — The authors of Police: A Field Guide and Tear Gas: From the Battlefields of World War I to the Streets of Today appear at a book signing and discussion of policing tactics. 6 p.m. Thursday. Dennis Formento and Valentine Pearce. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www. gardendistrictbookshop.com — The poets read from recent work. 6 p.m. Wednesday. Jonathan Ferrara. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., (504) 5399600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — The author and gallery owner signs Guns in the Hands of Artists. 6 p.m. Thursday. Melinda Palacio. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The local poet and novelist reads from her work. 7 p.m. Monday.

FILM OPENING THIS WEEKEND Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare (PG-13) — Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars) stars in this horror movie about a game of truth-ordare with bloody consequences. Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Slidell Foxtrot (R) — The Israeli drama concerns the aftermath of a married couple’s son’s death while serving in the military. Broad Rampage (PG-13) — A lab accident makes a gorilla, a wolf and a lizard go Godzilla-size; Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson rides to the rescue. Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (PG) — A stray dog goes on to an illustrious military career. Elmwood, West Bank They Remain — Scientists investigate strange incidents on a cult’s former compound. Zeitgeist Western — Working in rural Bulgaria, German construction workers begin to experience tensions with the locals. Zeitgeist

NOW SHOWING Acrimony (R) — This Tyler Perry thriller jilts Taraji P. Henson, who vows revenge on her cheating lover. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Cinebarre, Chalmette, Broad Black Panther (PG-13) — Chadwick Boseman (James Brown and Thurgood Marshall, in other recent movies) is the eponymous Marvel-universe superhero.

Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Cinebarre Blockers (R) — Buzzkill parents try to stop teens from swiping their V-cards on prom night. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Cinebarre Chappaquiddick (PG-13) — Early reviews of this film (about Ted Kennedy’s Chappaquiddick incident, which resulted in a woman’s death) say it’s surprisingly nuanced. Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Cinebarre The Death of Stalin (R) — A bleakly comedic, loosely historical retelling of the days following an autocrat’s death. Elmwood, Cinebarre Game Night (R) — Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams are a couple attending a murder mystery night with a potentially dark twist. Elmwood God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (PG) — A pastor calls his atheist brother for help when his church burns down. West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell I Can Only Imagine (PG) — Based on the true story behind an apparently popular Christian rock song. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell Isle of Dogs (PG-13) — Wes Anderson’s latest, in which a boy visits an island populated by pups. Elmwood, Prytania, Broad The Leisure Seeker (R) — Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland play an aging, ailing couple on one last road trip. Elmwood Love, Simon (PG-13) — A closeted high school boy must navigate coming out and his secret internet admirer. Elmwood, Slidell Midnight Sun (PG-13) — In this Sparksian melodrama, a young woman’s rare genetic condition means she can’t tolerate sunlight. Elmwood, West Bank The Miracle Season (PG) — An Iowa girls’ volleyball team rallies after the death of a star player. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell Pacific Rim Uprising (PG-13) — John Boyega (recent Star Wars films, Detroit) stars in the robot/monster mashup. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell Paul, Apostle of Christ (PG-13) — Sensing potential for 11 sequels with this one. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell Peter Rabbit (PG) — The bunny movie is a “contemporary comedy with attitude,” according to press materials. West Bank, Slidell Phoenix Wilder and the Great Elephant Adventure — A young boy and his elephant have their knives out for poachers. West Bank, Elmwood, Regal, Cinebarre A Quiet Place (PG-13) — The slightest noise attracts hangry monsters in this horror/thriller film. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Cinebarre, Broad Ready Player One (PG-13) — Steven Spielberg directs the film about a race to find an Easter egg in a VR universe. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Cinebarre Sherlock Gnomes (PG) — Incredibly, a spinoff of 2011’s Gnomeo and Juliet. Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner Spinning Man (R) — When an undergrad disappears, an academic becomes detective Pierce Brosnan’s prime suspect. Chalmette Tomb Raider (PG-13) — Alicia Vikander steps into Lara Croft’s PAGE 58 boots. Elmwood, Kenner

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American Association of Geographers Shorts — Geography-related films are screened and there’s a video-mapping program. 5 p.m. Friday. Zeitgeist The Amendment — Brooks Douglas, the youngest state senator in Oklahoma history, is profiled. 7 p.m. Thursday. Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal, Cinebarre Bad Moms (R) — Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn are mums gone wild. 6 p.m. Thursday. Le Meridien New Orleans (333 Poydras St.) Coming to America (R) — Eddie Murphy is African prince Akeem, who heads to America with an open heart. 9:45 p.m. Tuesday. Broad Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day Part Five — Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s miniseries about a family explores postwar German capitalism. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Zeitgeist Ethiopia Dances for Joy — Dancer Tamalyn Dallal goes to Ethiopia in this documentary. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Zeitgeist Friday the 13th Part 3 (R) — Nothing good ever happens at a lake house. 10 p.m. Thursday. Prytania The Grand Budapest Hotel (R) — In Wes Anderson’s caper, a hotel concierge befriends a lobby boy. 10 p.m. Sunday. Prytania Grease (PG) — Fifties teens contemplate sex, drag racing and beauty school. 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Elmwood, West Bank, Cinebarre A Hard Day’s Night (G) — “ ... and I’ve been workin’ like a dog.” 10 a.m. Wednesday. Prytania The Jungle Book (PG) — CGI animates a 2016 retelling of the Rudyard Kipling story. 6:15 p.m. Friday. Evans Playground (5100 Lasalle St.) Marie Antoinette (PG-13) — Sofia Coppola’s cotton candy-colored take on the life of Marie Antoinette at Versailles stars Kirsten Dunst. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art The Metropolitan Opera: Luisa Miller — The Verdi opera stars Placido Domingo and soprano Sonya Yoncheva. 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Elmwood, Regal, Cinebarre Natura Urbana: The Brachen of Berlin — Post-war Berlin’s history is told through its plants. 11 a.m. Saturday. Zeitgeist Saturday Night Fever (PG) — The iconic John Travolta role, from way back when disco was cool. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Slidell Sleepaway Camp (R) — Teen cousins roll up to sleepway camp, where a slasher awaits. Midnight Friday-Saturday. Prytania Survival Sunday: The Walking Dead/Fear the Walking Dead — The double screening features a season finale (The Walking Dead) and a season premiere (Fear the Walking Dead). 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal, Cinebarre Sweet Smell of Success — A columnist

STAGE ON STAGE Bad Girls of Burlesque. House of Blues, The Parish, 225 Decatur St., (504) 3104999; www.hob.com — GoGo McGregor hosts the burlesque performance. Tickets start at $21. 10 p.m. Friday. The Best of Sinatra. National World War II Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen.org — Spencer Racca portrays Frank Sinatra in this performance. Tickets $39.99. 11:45 a.m. Wednesday. Catch Me If You Can. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-2000; www.jpas.org — The musical is inspired by the life of con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. Tickets $35. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Geneva Joy’s Comedy Telethon. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 9454446; www.hiholounge.net — The variety show is French-themed and features comedians, musicians and other performers, and there’s a giveaway of a bidet. Free admission. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Hey Grrl. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net — The drag and variety show has a ’90s alternative theme. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Thursday. Jock Strap Cabaret. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net — Neon Burgundy hosts the drag and variety show featuring a “lube wrestling” contest. 11 p.m. Friday. Make Up. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net — The performance mixes drag with improv comedy. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Monday. The No Ring Circus. Fortress of Lushington, 2215 Burgundy St. — The avant-garde dark clown theatre piece is set to an original soundtrack. Visit www.thenoringcircus.com for details. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Singeasy Speakeasy. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux. com — The 1920s-inspired vaudeville performance includes a cappella vocal music and burlesque. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Sunday. The Stranger Disease. Madame John’s Legacy, 632 Dumaine St. — Goat in the Road Productions, Friends of the Cabildo and the Louisiana State Museum present the immersive performance set during a New Orleans yellow fever epidemic. Visit www.friendsofthecabildo.org for details. Tickets $25. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

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COMEDY Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 488-8114; www. facebook.com/twelvemilelimit — Laura Sanders and Kate Mason host an openmic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Monday. Brown Improv. Waloo’s, 1300 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-6474; www.facebook.com/pages/thenewwaloos — New Orleans’ longest-running comedy group performs. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — Vincent Zambon and Cyrus Cooper host a stand-up comedy show. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www. lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts a stand-up show. 10 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Vincent Zambon and Mary-Devon Dupuy host a stand-up show. 8:30 p.m. Friday. Comedy Gold. House of Blues, Big Mama’s Lounge, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda

hosts a stand-up showcase of local and traveling comics. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www. thehowlinwolf.com — Frederick “RedBean” Plunkett hosts an open-mic standup show. 8 p.m. Thursday. Comic Strip. Siberia Lounge, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com — Corey Mack hosts the standup comedy open mic with burlesque interludes. 9:30 p.m. Monday. Crescent Fresh. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Ted Orphan and Geoffrey Gauchet host the stand-up comedy open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Thursday. Greetings, From Queer Mountain. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net — The storytelling show features LGBT speakers. Tickets $8. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Local Uproar. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net — Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a stand-up comedy showcase with free food and ice cream. 8 p.m. Saturday. Night Church. Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 947-2379; www.sidneyssaloon.com — Benjamin Hoffman and Paul Oswell host a stand-up show, and there’s free ice cream. 8:30 p.m. Thursday.


ART HAPPENINGS Fruit for All. Newcomb Art Museum, Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — A day of art activities for all ages includes zine-making, bandana tiedying, archivist tours, DJs, refreshments and lemonade stands. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. St. Claude Second Saturdays. St. Claude Arts District — Galleries surrounding St. Claude Avenue host receptions. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

OPENING Angela King Gallery. 241 Royal St., (504) 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery.com — “A L’Ombre des Contes (In the Shadow of Fairy Tales),” fantasy surrealist works by Anne Bachelier; opening reception 7 p.m. Saturday. Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.press-street.com/ antenna — “Tyrone Don’t Surf,” exploration of black surfing culture by Devin Reynolds; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. BrickRed Gallery. 3614 St. Claude Ave., (917) 628-5588; www.brickredgallery. com — “Vestige,” letterpress printing and collage by Amy Newell; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Claire Elizabeth Gallery. 131 Decatur St., (843) 364-6196; www.claireelizabethgallery. com — “Under the Same Sky,” landscapes, cityscapes and sky paintings by Sarah Nelson; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Gallery. 811 Royal St. — “Beautiful Broken Things,” new work by art doll maker Sheri DeBow; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. New Orleans Art Center. 3330 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4765; www.theneworleansartcenter.com — “Specially Nawlins,” works including tricentennial tribute by Morgan Molthrop; photographs by Eric Waters; “Repurposed Works,” art by Omar Alaoui; “Form and Functional,” works by Hernan Caro; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Newcomb Art Museum. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — “EMPIRE,” installation by Fallen Fruit about history, cultural legacy and historical narrative; artist talk and opening reception 6:30 p.m. Friday.

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Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — Fabric arts by Paula Kovarik; opening reception 6 p.m. Thursday. St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org — “il-lus-trate,” graphic novels, greeting cards, posters and more by five working illustrators; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www.finearts.uno. edu — “Baby Love,” film and paintings about her German-African ancestry by Ruth Owens; “Secret Society,” portraits and sculpture about queer subjectivity and subculture by Natalie Woodlock; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

MUSEUMS American Italian Cultural Center. 537 S. Peters St., (504) 522-7294; www.americanitalianculturalcenter.com — “The Luke Fontana Collection,” works by the artist, ongoing. Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “Sawdust and Tinsel,” drawings, paintings and film exploring myths of contemporary urban life by Sarah Morris; “Why Is Everything a Rag?,” works by Stockholm-based artist Jockum Nordstrom; both through June 17. The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org — “New Orleans, the Founding Era,” early New Orleans artifacts, maps and archaeological finds from worldwide institutions, through May 27, and more. Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Historic French Quarter life and architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts, and more, ongoing. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “New Forms, New Voices: Japanese Ceramics from the Gitter-Yelen Collection,” selected modern and contemporary ceramics curated by Joe Earle, through April, and more. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — “One Place Understood: Photographs from the Do Good Fund Collection,” photographs of the American South, through June 10, and more.

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