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TUE. MAY 21 | Jazz guitarist and singer George Benson is known to many for his pop album “Give Me the Night.” In April, he released “Walking to New Orleans,” a tribute to Fats Domino and Chuck Berry that covers some of their biggest hits. At 8 p.m. at The Fillmore at Harrah’s New Orleans.

BY KEVIN ALLMAN & WILL COVIELLO WHY HASN’T NICK WATERHOUSE PLAYED New Orleans Jazz & Heri-

tage Fesitval yet? His combination of the Stax and Motown sounds, overlaid with cool jazz, tight guitar and Raelettes-style backup singers, would seem made for the Fair Grounds crowd. But Waterhouse could rip through an entire album like 2012’s “Time’s All Gone” or 2014’s “Holly” in the time it takes Carlos Santana or Widespread Panic to tune up. His songs are short and precise, like he’s got somewhere to be. Maybe the Jazz Fest snub makes sense. Much of Waterhouse’s music probably is best enjoyed in a dark club with a cocktail in hand and room to dance, sit or brood, depending on your mood. He’ll be at One Eyed Jacks Tuesday, and twins Jared and Jonathan Mattson’s psychedelic jazz outfit The Mattson 2 opens. Waterhouse followed his 2016 “Never Twice” (featuring “Katchi,” a doo-wop rave up with Leon Bridges) with a new album titled simply “Nick Waterhouse.” Its first single, “Wreck the Rod,” is a solid, catchy throwback, and the video hilariously casts Waterhouse as a washed-up ’70s singer in a velour suit coming to grief on a cheesy talk show hosted by Danny Trejo. “‘Wreck the Rod’ finds Danny as an-alternate reality Mike Douglas and some version of myself living out the ravages and indignities of the very lyrics I’m singing,” Waterhouse says. He may post online a 10-minute version of the interview portions of the talk show, Waterhouse told Gambit. “Wreck the Rod” was inspired by a conversation he had with Irma Thomas in 2017. Waterhouse spent years working at San Francisco record store Rooky Ricardo’s. A friend had told him about Thomas’ years in the Bay Area when she worked in a

TUE. MAY 21 | The Music Box Village unveils “Elevator Pitch,” a new interactive sculptural installation, created by Christine Sun Kim and Rick Snow. The work explores how deaf people experience music. The piece will be incorporated in a “Teddy’s Twilight Serenade” concert featuring Tif Lamson (GIVERS), Leyla McCalla and Friendly Rich at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 26. Kim will attend the “Elevator Pitch” reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Music Box Village.

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department store while trying to get her music career on track, Waterhouse says. “This is a song about singers like (Irma) being used up by an industry (in addition to a larger swath of society),” he says, “about riding it out, about rising above, about an unsettling pleasure/ pain dynamic.” It’s surprising Waterhouse doesn’t have a higher profile in New Orleans; he’s collaborated with Jon Batiste, whom he met at a festival when they were both 24. For a short tour based around performances at Austin, Texas’ SXSW, Batiste played keyboards in Waterhouse’s band. Waterhosue also assisted on production of some songs for a forthcoming album from Batiste, he says. Waterhouse also has produced songs for the Los Angeles band The Allah-Las. Adding to the new album’s retro stylings is “I Feel an Urge Coming On,” written by Joshie Jo Armstead, a former member of Ike and Tina Turner’s Ikettes. Armstead is a veteran songwriter who co-wrote “I Don’t Need No Doctor” and “Let’s Go Get Stoned,” both recorded by Ray Charles, and other songs with Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, aka the R&B and soul duo Ashford & Simpson. “I was talking to (Armstead) about writing material,” Waterhouse says. “She texted me one night and said you need to do ‘I Feel an Urge Coming On.’ I rearranged it. I turned

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it minor and added this twangy rhythmic thing.” The album also has songs co-written by Waterhouse and Doc Polizzi, a former professor of mathematics at LSU. Waterhouse says the album reflects many of his influences, from more classic Charles sounds to the contemporary music scene from his homes in California as he’s moved back and forth from Los Angeles to San Francisco. He performed in New Orleans with a four-piece band in 2016, but for this tour he’s got a full band with a horn section.

TUE. MAY 21 | Releasing songs under the moniker The Japanese House, British singer/songwriter Amber Bain has become more comfortable in the spotlight with the March release of her “Good at Falling.” Awash in waves of synthesizers, her songs reveal a delicate soul negotiating greater and more mundane personal moments and relationships. Art School Girlfriend opens at 9 pm. at Gasa Gasa.

Paul McCartney THU. MAY 23 | New Orleanians may remember that Sir Paul McCartney released an album last year because videos for “Come On to Me” were shot locally, but “Egypt Station” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, as did several albums and anthologies by The Beatles. At 8 p.m. at Smoothie King Center.

Brass-a-holics and Erica Falls FRI. MAY 24 | Tipitina’s kicks off a free concert series on Fridays with brass, funk and rock hybrid Brass-aholics and funk and soul singer Erica Falls. The series runs through Aug. 30. Showtime is 10 p.m.

“Cinderella” FRI.-SAT. MAY 24-25 | Cuban-born dancers Gabriela Mesa and Fabian Morales of Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami star in New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s version of the fairy tale, featuring Sergei Prokofiev’s classic score and new choreography. At 8 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at Orpheum Theater.

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Sybil Morial will be honored by the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana with the organization’s 42nd annual Benjamin E. Smith Civil Rights Award, named for the 1960s civil rights activist. Morial, the widow of former mayor Dutch Morial and the mother of former mayor Marc Morial, was a New Orleans civil rights pioneer herself, founding the Louisiana League of Good Government in 1962 after being denied membership in the League of Women Voters.

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Gun control advocate David Hogg, center, with Ben Franklin students (left to right) Elliott Canty, Olivia Keefe, Louise Olivier and Julie Olivier. Hogg spoke to a group of about 60 students May 14.

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11 warning of a “life-threatening flash flood” headed to New Orleans, and — even more misleading — used a photo of a wall of water rushing through the Bonnet Carre Spillway. In truth, the National Weather Service in New Orleans had warned of flash floods in St. Tammany Parish and nearby Mississippi. CBS eventually took down its tweet and story. The city did flood, but it was hardly “life-threatening.”

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third year in a row in U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of the best states in America. It ranked last in several major categories, including crime rates and environmental issues, and scraped the bottom in categories including the economy and education. Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office disputed the ranking, saying the statistics U.S. News used to compile the ranking were out of date.

Franklin High School May 14, gun control advocate David Hogg emphasized the importance of youth-driven movements and voting and fighting against injustice. Hogg was hosted by March For Our Lives Ben Franklin, a student activist club led by Louise Olivier and Olivia Keefe, both of whom are about to graduate from the school. Hogg, who turned 19 last month, is one of several outspoken survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida last year. Fourteen of his fellow students and three faculty members were killed by a former student who legally obtained an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle despite a history of violent behavior. Hogg, then a senior, and several peers formed Never Again MSD, a political action committee advocating for gun control. They led March For Our Lives in Washington, D.C., and their efforts galvanized young people to lead and participate in similar marches — not just in the United States but around the world, including New Orleans. (According to The New York Times, at least eight shootings have occurred on high school or college campuses in 2019 so far.) At Hogg’s request, the audience at Franklin was limited to about 60 attendees, which made the event more a conversation than a speech. When he was introduced, he asked, “Who here has been affected by gun violence or gun suicide?” Most of the attendees raised their hands. “What we’re living through today is bullshit,” he said. But, he added, “we have a chance to change this. Young people control the state of Louisiana. Young people are the largest voting bloc.” He also highlighted the importance of absentee voting for students who will be attending college out of state. Hogg touched upon familiar talking points, linking a number of factors to gun violence, including inadequate mental health care and elected officials whom he says are corrupt and out of touch with his generation — particularly politicians backed by the National Rifle Association (NRA), which he denounces. “After every school shooting, when we look to the NRA, what their solution is — let’s go down the list,” he said. “Single point of entry, to limit the people coming into the school. They want metal detectors. … They want bulletproof windows, bulletproof doors. They want chairs and PAGE 7

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Council approves motion limiting residential shortterm rentals to owners with homestead exemptions After hours of public comments from owners of short-term rentals (STRs) and residents whose neighborhoods have been impacted by them, the New Orleans City Council last week moved forward with its effort to limit the operation of STRs in residential neighborhoods. The council unanimously approved a motion capping all residential STRs, such as those listed on Airbnb and HomeAway, to properties with homestead exemptions. Council members also voted to uphold bans on STRs in most of the French Quarter and all of the Garden District. Residents who supported the limits on STRs — and some who supported banning them from neighborhoods altogether — complained of increased housing costs, gentrification and being kept awake late at night by the sound of noisy renters throwing beer bottles into the streets. Those in opposition to the restrictions — including STR owners and some working in the hospitality industry — said they rely on revenue from STRs to make a living and that they worry the regulations would burden some owners. The council will have a final vote on the measures in a few months, after another round of public comment. But the votes last week signaled the council likely will impose tighter STR restrictions. Felipe Fischer, who recently moved to New Orleans, said he spends the weekends cleaning up the trash left in his neighborhood streets by shortterm renters and knocking on doors asking visitors to keep noise levels down. Others in favor of the restrictions — some with signs reading “I love my neighbors and I want to keep them” — said the proliferation of STRs is changing the “character of their neighborhoods.” The council voted unanimously to approve a ban on STRs in the Garden District. A proposal to add an exception to an STR ban in the French Quarter along portions of Decatur Street known as the Vieux Carre Entertainment-1 District (VCE-1) sparked disagreement among council members, who ultimately rejected the proposed exception 4-3. STRs are already allowed on several blocks of Bourbon Street (zoned VCE) under the existing ordinance adopted

by the previous City Council. The council also approved a motion that would limit residential STRs to six bedrooms and 12 guests, down from the nine bedrooms and 18 guests recommended by the City Planning Commission. While the council was meeting, the state Senate Local and Municipal Affairs Committee in Baton Rouge approved a bill that would have New Orleans voters decide in October if they want to raise a tax on STRs by up to 6.75 percent. Proceeds from the tax, if approved, would be split 75/25 between the city’s infrastructure fund and New Orleans & Co. — KAYLEE POCHE

Louisiana Budget Project issues report on paid family leave The United States is the only industrialized nation without a paid family leave policy, and a report issued last week by the Louisiana Budget Project (LBP) urges Louisiana lawmakers to take action on a state level to change that — outlining several policy options. “This report provides many different options for a paid leave program in Louisiana, and we welcome the debate on how this could happen,” LBP Executive Director Jan Moller said. “What we should not be debating is whether this should happen. Too much evidence exists that shows that this would be beneficial to the people of our state.” The report recommends any potential paid family leave program in the state be available to all workers, employ a progressive wage replacement model to ensure sufficient benefits to low-wage workers, offer job protections and include caregiving and personal disability. The LPB also proposes defining “family” broadly with consideration of modern family structures and using a state-administered insurance model paid for by employer and employees. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which was passed in 1993, gives employees 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for newborns or ill family members — but only for those who have been employed for at least a year and work for a company with at least 50 employees. Support for a national policy is strong. A 2018 poll by consulting firm GBA Strategies found that 82 percent of Louisiana residents support a national paid family and medical leave policy. Studies show that many workers who are eligible for unpaid leave do not take it because they can’t afford to go without a paycheck. According to the report, that’s the case for an estimated 35 percent of working adults in the state. Additionally, more than 676,000 of Louisiana workers are not eligible to earn a single paid sick day, the report said.

The report comes at a time when lawmakers at both the federal and state levels are considering paid family leave options. However, proposals vary widely when it comes to how the leave is funded. State Sen. JP Morrell, D-New Orleans, would have both employers and employees pay a portion of their salary into a statewide pool to cover the costs of leave of up to 12 weeks. Employees would pay less than half of 1 percent of their salary, with the company pitching in a similar contribution. U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, announced last month that he was working on a national bipartisan paid family leave plan with U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Arizona, but details about the policy haven’t been released. In February, Cassidy met with Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter and advisor, to discuss the issue. Traditionally, Republican-backed plans have involved drawing from existing social insurance programs — such as Social Security — to pay for family leave. Currently, only five states — California, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington — along with Washington D.C. have paid family-leave programs. — KAYLEE POCHE

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Michelle Obama to deliver keynote at Essence Festival Michelle Obama will headline the 2019 Essence Festival with a keynote speech at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome July 6, festival organizers announced last week. The former first lady’s autobiography “Becoming” is one of the bestselling memoirs in American publishing, and her book tour has been well-attended both in the U.S. and overseas. Admission to see the former first lady will be included with Saturday tickets to the festival. Michelle Obama was in New Orleans last year shortly before the publication of “Becoming,” speaking to the 2018 American Library Association’s annual conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. — KEVIN ALLMAN

Rolling Stones, take two The Rolling Stones will try — once again — to roll into New Orleans. Barring further complications, Mick Jagger and company will return to the city for the first time in 25 years this summer. The band announced last week the addition of a New Orleans stop to the rescheduled No Filter North American tour. The Stones are now slated to play the Superdome July 14, a make-up date for the band’s canceled show at the 2019 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. — KEITH SPERA | THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE

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Jeff Landry is no firefighter when it comes to protecting health care IF LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL JEFF LANDRY were a volun-

teer firefighter, he’d be the guy who sets fire to the back of a house, then runs around to the front and makes a show of grabbing the first water hose — just as a news camera arrived. He’d also be the only firefighter to call himself a “hero” for his efforts. The latest example of Landry’s faux heroics is his push for a bill in the state Legislature to protect Louisianans with pre-existing medical conditions in the event health insurers try to deny them coverage or charge unaffordable premiums. That’s the water hose. The truth is that no one with pre-existing conditions would have to worry about losing coverage or facing higher premiums if Landry hadn’t joined a federal lawsuit seeking to invalidate the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka Obamacare, which is how people with pre-existing conditions got coverage in the first place. That’s the fire set by Landry. The suit, joined by Republican AGs from 19 states, hinges on the ACA’s requirement that people carry health insurance or face a penalty. Congress repealed that mandate; now the lawsuit claims the entire law is unconstitutional. A federal judge in Texas agreed, and the case is before the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards, who oversaw the expansion of Medicaid in Louisiana under the ACA, has rightly blasted Landry’s involvement in the lawsuit. Edwards and Landry both support legislative efforts to protect people with pre-existing conditions, but only the Landry-backed bill has gained traction. That’s Landry claiming heroics for the cameras. “It’s ironic that the Attorney General wants to try and take credit for fixing a problem that he himself caused,” Edwards said in a statement, “by involving the state in a lawsuit that eliminates protections for people with pre-existing conditions.” Simply put, if Landry hadn’t helped set the fire, he wouldn’t have to grab a hose.

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While “Obamacare” has been demonized by the GOP, most Americans love major parts of it — especially requiring insurers to cover pre-existing conditions. A survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 30 percent of Louisianans have pre-existing conditions that could let insurers decline to cover them. The most laughable part of Landry’s argument is his claim that Louisiana could regulate health insurers better than the federal government. “State-based innovation,” Landry has said, “is the best way to lower costs for patients, protect people with pre-existing conditions, and improve the quality of care for all Louisiana families.” That’s nonsense. The ACA is far from perfect, but it already works in many ways, and it can be improved. More than 465,000 Louisianans now have health care because of its expansion. We had generations of “state-based innovation” before the ACA was enacted — and some of the poorest health outcomes in the nation. Louisiana was not obligated in any way to join the federal lawsuit. Landry acted against the wishes of Edwards and against the interests of more than a million Louisianans. The next time Landry crows about his fight against the Obamacare inferno, Louisianans should remember who started the fire.

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May 16 to tighten the rules on short-term rentals (STRs) in most parts of the city came as no surprise. As candidates in 2017, all seven council members promised to link STR licenses to homestead exemptions. They kept that promise last week, after months of study by the City Planning Commission, which recommended changes to the city’s existing STR rules, which the previous council adopted in 2017. Critics of STRs say the current ordinance — which remains in effect — threatens some of the city’s most historic, and vulnerable, neighborhoods. They say outof-town investors have bought numerous homes, converted them into “whole home” STRs and pushed out longtime

residents. STR backers say the current law creates jobs and helps many residents afford their homes by allowing them to rent out rooms or adjoining apartments to tourists. The fight over STRs has been bitter, and it is far from over. The council’s action last week did not change the law, but it does portend big changes. Here’s where things stand now: • Some STR supporters have sued the city over the council’s decision last year to stop issuing new and renewed licenses for “whole home” STRs in residential neighborhoods. That case is pending. • The council’s action last week focused on STRs in residential neighborhoods. Council members are waiting for the results of a study to decide how best to regulate STRs in the Central Business District, Warehouse District

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and other highly commercialized areas. The rules in those areas are expected to include requirements (and incentives) for affordable housing units. • In residential neighborhoods, STR owners will have to live in and have homestead exemptions on their rental properties. Large STRs (triplexes and four-plexes) will be limited to one on each side of the street and no more than 12 guests per night. • STRs will remain illegal in most of the French Quarter

(they’re legal now on several blocks of Bourbon Street) and all of the Garden District. • In several mixed-use zoning districts, STRs may be allowed as conditional uses, which require council approval on a case-by-case basis. The new rules are months from becoming final. After getting the results of the commercial STR study, the council must adopt rules for commercial areas and then send all proposed regulations to the City Attorney’s office, which will put

them into draft ordinance form. The council then must formally adopt the new ordinance. After that, the council must set fees for the various STR licenses, devise an enforcement mechanism — and fund it. All the while, the lawsuit filed by STR operators remains in play. “New Orleans needs to make short-term rentals work for New Orleanians,” says District C Councilwoman Kristin Gisleson Palmer, who led the push for tighter rules. “I don’t philosophically have an issue with STRs, but all the wonderful things that make us who we are come from our neighborhoods. We have to maintain our neighborhoods and create what we want on STRs — and not be apologetic about it.”

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Dear reader, Pan Zareta (pictured) and Black Gold loom large in Fair Grounds history as two of the most successful horses to race at the track. Both are buried in the infield and their names also are featured on races run each year at the New Orleans Fair Grounds. In his book, “The Fair Grounds: Big Shots and Long Shots,” Bob Roesler calls Pan Zareta, foaled in Texas in 1910, “one of the greatest weightcarrying mares ever to set foot on a race track — not just in New Orleans but at any horse course in North America.” Called the “Queen of the Turf,” Pan Zareta was named for the daughter of the mayor of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, where she debuted in 1912. In all, she won 76 of 151 races and set or equaled 11 track records. According to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, she died in her stall at the Fair Grounds in 1918 and was buried in the track’s infield. Roesler calls Black Gold a “gallant little colt (who) had the heart of a

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peerless competitor.” According to the late Times-Picayune sports writer Marty Mule, Black Gold was born in 1921 near Lexington, Kentucky. He was called the “Indian Horse,” because his owner, Rosa Magnet Hoots, was an Oklahoma Osage Native American. The name “Black Gold” referred to the horse’s color and oil discovered on Hoots’ property in Oklahoma. Black Gold won the 1924 Louisiana Derby and Kentucky Derby. In 1928, he broke down while racing at the Fair Grounds, was euthanized and buried in the infield. He was the basis for the 1947 movie “Black Gold” starring Anthony Quinn.

BLAKEVIEW THIS WEEK WE WISH A HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY to one of the most popular men ever to wear a New Orleans Saints uniform and the patriarch of America’s first family of football — Archie Manning. He was born Elisha Archibald Manning III on May 19, 1949 in Drew, Mississippi. He attended the University of Mississippi, better known as Ole Miss, and became an All-American star quarterback in football as well as a standout baseball shortstop. He also met his future wife Olivia at Ole Miss. The New Orleans Saints drafted Manning second overall in the 1971 NFL draft. Manning, who wore No. 8, became a beloved quarterback for the Saints at a time when the losing team was not easy to love. He led the Saints to an 8-8 record in 1979, narrowly missing a winning season. He was named the National Football Conference’s Most Valuable Player and still ranks second in franchise history in passing yards and third in passing touchdowns. Coach Bum Phillips traded Manning to the Houston Oilers in 1982, and Manning finished his career with the Minnesota Vikings. He was elected to two Pro Bowls during his career and has received hundreds of other awards for athletic and professional achievements. He and Olivia, who live in the Garden District, have three sons: Cooper, a real estate investor, developer and sports broadcaster; Peyton, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos; and Eli, a two-time Super Bowl champ with the New York Giants.

In a state where many Democrats as well as Republicans — as well as the governor — are antiabortion, the legislative session brings an annual crop of bills tightening women’s right to legal abortions.

t’s that time of year again — when Louisiana state legislators nearly have completed their annual practice of rushing additional abortion restrictions through the legislature. Some restrictions have significantly decreased access to legal abortion over the last decade, while others have been put on hold awaiting court decisions. The nation’s most restrictive law regarding abortion passed through the Alabama legislature last week. It would make abortion illegal, even in cases of rape and incest, with exceptions only when the mother’s health is at serious risk. The state’s Republican governor, Kay Ivey, signed it into law. In Louisiana, the process typically begins with an anti-abortion state legislator — many of whom are Democrats as well as Republicans — proposing legislation further regulating abortion. It may be a small change to the law like extending the amount of time abortion providers have to keep records, or a more drastic

change like requiring abortion clinics to be within 30 miles of a hospital. Those testifying in favor of the legislation usually frame it as a “common-sense measure,” while those testifying against it argue it will create an additional hurdle for abortion providers and women trying to access the procedure. The bill then passes both chambers — with only a handful of votes from some Democrats in opposition — and is signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat whose strong anti-abortion voting record helped him win statewide election in a deeply red state. Then legal challenges ensue. Sen. JP Morrell, D-New Orleans, is one of the few Louisiana legislators who often votes against proposed abortion restrictions. He says abortion, along with samesex marriage, is one of several issues where legislation passed by the state is in direct conflict with decisions handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court.

“It’s kind of bizarre that when we have things that are found unconstitutional, there is an active effort to keep unconstitutional stuff on the books,” Morrell says. “As weird as that is, that has been the ultimate plan with Roe v. Wade since the beginning of time.” During the current legislative session, one of the most-discussed bills is Senate Bill 184 by Sen. John Milkovich, D-Shreveport, that would ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, around the sixth week of pregnancy — before many women know they’re pregnant. The bill passed the Senate 31-5 May 6, and now heads to the House. (Other states recently have passed their own “fetal heartbeat” laws.) Another bill, HB 425 by Rep. Katrina Jackson, D-Monroe, would add language to the state constitution clearly stating that it does not protect a woman’s right to choose an abortion. The House passed

ACCORDING TO A MARCH REPORT FROM PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA AND THE GUTTMACHER INSTITUTE, LEGISLATORS IN 41 STATES HAVE FILED MORE THAN 250 BILLS THIS YEAR THAT WOULD RESTRICT A WOMAN’S RIGHT TO AN ABORTION.

the bill 80-10 in April, and a Senate committee advanced it May 7. If two-thirds of the Senate passes the bill and Edwards signs it, Louisiana voters will decide on Nov. 16 if they want the provision added to the state constitution. Louisiana already has a 2006 “trigger law” in place that automatically would ban nearly all abortions in the state if Roe v. Wade is repealed by the U.S. Supreme Court. A state constitutional amendment would be harder to reverse than the current trigger law. “This is needed because the abortion industry would go into the Louisiana Supreme Court arguing that there is nothing about abortion in the state constitution,” said Dorinda Bordlee, senior counsel of Bioethics Defense Fund, in a Senate committee hearing on the bill. “This very simple amendment closes the door to judicial activism.” But when abortion restrictions are passed, that does not mean they go into effect instantly. Several existing Louisiana abortion laws

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are in limbo, hinging on taxpayer-paid legal battles. Milkovich, a staunch opponent of abortion, also authored a 2018 bill that would change the time a woman could legally obtain an abortion in the state from 20 weeks post-fertilization to 15 weeks. The 15-week ban became law, with a provision stating it would only take effect if courts uphold Mississippi’s version of the law — a move aimed at curbing the litigation costs the state would have to pay when the law inevitably was challenged in court. Mississippi’s sole abortion clinic immediately sued the state when the ban passed, and the law was blocked by a federal judge last November. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves ruled that the 15th week of pregnancy was before “viability” of a fetus, or the point at which a fetus can survive outside of the mother’s womb — usually between 24 to 28 weeks. Likewise, the Louisiana bill banning abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected would go into effect only if courts upheld a similar law Mississippi passed in March. Proceedings are expected to begin in the federal Southern District Court in Mississippi this month, potentially costing Mississippi taxpayers more than a million dollars in legal fees. Ellie Schilling, a New Orleans attorney who has represented Louisiana reproductive health care providers, says these Louisiana laws are tied to decisions on the Mississippi laws up to the Fifth Court of Appeals, which handles cases from Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas and is traditionally more conservative than other appeals courts.

New Orleans lawyer Ellie Schilling testifies in front of the House Committee on Health and Welfare in 2014. Schilling has testified against proposed abortion restrictions in this session of the Louisiana legislature.

If the Fifth Court of Appeals upholds either of Mississippi’s bans, Louisiana’s ban automatically kicks in — and so does its responsibility for potential legal costs if the case goes to the U.S. Supreme Court. “It would immediately be litigated here at that point, still before really there would be clarity on whether the Supreme Court was ultimately going to find it constitutional,” Schilling says. In other cases, Louisiana taxpayers are footing the legal bills outright for defending abortion restrictions. Such is the case with a 2014 law requiring abortion clinics have admitting privileges to a hospital within a 30-mile radius. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a nearly identical law in Texas in 2016. Currently, there are only three abortion clinics in the state: one each in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport. That’s down from five in 2014 and seven operating in 2011. If the admitting privilege law goes into effect, Louisiana would be left with just one abortion clinic. Schilling says the state currently is facing numerous additional legal challenges to its existing abortion restrictions. One lawsuit involves seven laws that were passed in 2016. Another surrounds licensing requirements for abortion clinics. According to Schilling, a year ago the state had spent around $1.5 million on outside counsel for these ongoing lawsuits. That

Proponents of laws restricting abortion — who believe life begins at conception — say the restrictions are worth defending. Some, like Milkovich, oppose tying them to other states’ laws because it inherently delays their effectiveness. “I cannot think of a better expenditure of money that Louisiana could make than to protect the life of the unborn,” Milkovich said during a House committee meeting last year, when lawmakers spent three taxpayer-funded special sessions scrambling to agree on a solution to replace hundreds of thousands of dollars of expiring state revenue. But other abortion-law proponents, like Louisiana Right to Life (LARTL), support these types of legal provisions. In a statement in support of the trigger on Milkovich’s so-called “fetal heartbeat” bill, Benjamin Clapper, executive director of LARTL, said, ”This provision allows our attorney general’s office to focus on its current defense of already existing pro-life laws in federal court, including the likely defense before the Supreme Court of our 2014 law requiring abortionists to have admitting privileges at a local hospital.”

Katie Caldwell, clinic director at Women’s Health Care Center in New Orleans — one of the state’s three remaining abortion clinics — attributes part of the major decline in abortion clinics in the state over the last decade to the litigation costs these restrictions place on the clinics. “It becomes really difficult and really expensive to provide care when you’re constantly in court fighting all these things,” she says. The U.S. Supreme Court so far has upheld its 1973 decision affirming a women’s right to abortion prior to viability of the fetus. But President Donald Trump’s appointment of conservative Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the court to replace former Justice Anthony Kennedy has fueled anti-abortion activists’ hopes that overturning Roe v. Wade entirely could be a possibility. Other abortion-related bills working their way through the state legislature would place additional regulations on abortion providers — regulations that other health care providers in the state are not subject to and some that potentially could open up the state to more lawsuits. State Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, filed two bills this session pertaining to abortion: one regarding information physicians must give women seeking an abortion and another dealing

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Benjamin Clapper, executive director of Louisiana Right to Life, gives a thumbs-up to the crowd just before the start of January’s Louisiana Life March South in Baton Rouge.

with mandatory reporting of sex trafficking. Currently, abortion providers are required to tell patients the name of the physician who will provide the abortion. SB 221 would require abortion providers to put that information in writing as well — along with additional information including where the physician completed his or her residency, whether he or she has malpractice insurance and whether the doctor has been placed on probation in the last 10 years. The bill passed the Senate unanimously in April. Mizell says the bill will give women seeking abortions additional information about the procedure and that requiring providers to give patients the physician’s name in writing allows the patient to search that physician’s disciplinary history online. “The purpose of the bill was just to make sure the woman had in hand what most of us as patients want in hand, and that’s the information on the person that will be performing the medical procedure,” Mizell says. “In this case, it just would happen to be an abortion.” Opponents argue that these regulations contribute to existing stigmas surrounding abortion clinics. “It’s meant to be burdensome, and it’s meant to be stigmatizing to physicians who provide abortions by treating them as if they are, by definition, some sort of un-

State Sen. John Milkovich, D-Shreveport, introduced a “fetal heartbeat” bill during the legislative session, which would ban abortion in Louisiana around the sixth week of pregnancy — before many women know they’re pregnant. Gov. John Bel Edwards, an anti-abortion Democrat, has signaled he would sign the legislation.

qualified provider,” says Schilling. “I think it’s also intended to scare patients: Why are you giving me all of this information in writing about all of your qualifications? I’ve never had a doctor do that before,” she adds. Mizell’s second bill, SB 238, would require anyone working at an abortion clinic who has contact with patients — including receptionists — to be a mandatory reporter of human trafficking. (Existing law already makes the clinic and health care practitioners mandatory reporters.) “This may be the one place, especially with the trafficking victim,” Mizell says, “to have somebody that they can speak to and say, ‘Look, this is what’s happening to me.’” Schilling says she’s concerned this bill will make people who have little contact with a patient subject to major criminal penalties, which could deter people from working at clinics, whether as a physician or as a receptionist. HB 133 by state Rep. Frank Hoffman, R-West Monroe, changes the legal definition of abortion

These bills in Louisiana mirror a nationwide trend of piecemeal abortion restrictions passed in conservative states to chip away at — and potentially overturn — the Roe v. Wade decision. Ohio, Kentucky, Iowa, North Dakota and Georgia all have passed bills that, like Milkovich’s, would ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law May 9 a particularly stringent provision that also would change the state’s definition of “natural persons” to include “an unborn child” — potentially making getting or providing an abortion punishable by life imprisonment. The law is set to go into effect in 2020, and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Center for Reproductive Rights already have said they’ll challenge it in court. In Missouri, the state Senate passed a bill last week that would ban abortions at the eighth week of pregnancy, and the majority-Republican House is expected to follow suit. Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican, has championed the legislation publicly. But the national political climate surrounding abortion differs from that in Louisiana and the Deep South in general. According to the 2016 Louisiana Survey by the LSU Public Policy Research Lab, 55 percent of Louisiana residents think abortion should be illegal in all or most cases. Forty percent of residents think abortion should be legal in all or most cases — compared to 55 percent nationally. Slightly more than half of Democrats in the state think abortion should be legal in all or more cases, while only a little more than a quarter of Republicans share that position. In Louisiana, the abortion debate is not as cleanly split among party lines as it is in other states.

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On May 7, Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, center, signed legislation banning abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which can be as early as six weeks before many women know they’re pregnant. Georgia became the fourth state to enact the ban on abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, a measure Louisiana is likely to pass.

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to include medication abortions, and would require both medication and surgical abortions to be performed at a licensed abortion clinic. Medication abortions involve taking a pill to terminate a pregnancy and can be done during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Currently, licensed physicians in the state who have completed their OB-GYN residency can provide medication abortions. If the bill becomes law, only physicians at the state’s remaining clinics could administer the medication. House Bill 484 by Rep. Raymond Crews, R-Bossier City, would extend to seven years the amount of time abortion facilities are required to keep medical records of women who have abortions. For minors, the records would have to be retained for at least 10 years, beginning when the patient turns 18. Penalties would include up to $1,000 per document that was not retained “and/or imprisonment of up to two years with or without hard labor.”

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Political pressures created by term limits are compounded by pressures from powerful antiabortion groups, like LARTL and the Louisiana Family Forum (LFF). Both groups give out legislative scorecards ranking legislators from 0 to 100 percent based on their votes on bills related to abortion and other social issues. Clapper says while LARTL publishes these scorecards on their website and in their electronic newsletters, it usually does not send out its own mailers publishing the results — though, he says, outside groups often publish the results in their own mailers and advertisements. Clapper adds that while the scorecards are not a perfect way to measure a legislator’s record on abortion, the group wants to make sure the information it presents is easy to understand and distribute. “When you’re trying to provide something that a lot of people can digest simply, the more details you provide, your retention rate goes down among the citizens,” he says. “So you have to strike a balance between those two things.” Anti-abortion groups also have a strong influence on abortion-related bills throughout the legislative process. In a Senate committee debate over Milkovich’s bill that would ban abortions once a fetal heatbeat is detected, the committee originally passed an amendment that would make exceptions for cases of rape and incest. However, when Clapper said he was against the amendment, state Sen. Bodi White, R-Baton Rouge, called a second vote. Ultimately, the committee stripped the amendment from the bill. Clapper attributes the decision to strip the amendment to him being able to clarify confusion about multiple amendments moving through the committee at once. “We felt that for the sake of these legislators who may have been confused in the situation,

we needed to make [our opposition to the amendment] clear,” he says. Morrell says that because many legislators plan to run for higher office after they are term-limited in the state legislature, they consider how their voting record on abortion will impact their ability to run for state or federal office. That often means voting to avoid attack ads from large anti-abortion groups, he says. “The thing is ... that many politicians try to find the path of least resistance to re-election at a higher office,” he says. “It’s one of those issues where I think a lot of people know the safer vote is to always vote against reproductive rights and for the pro-life stance. “Every year, you have to tour your district trying to explain away votes that people attack you for with no context,” Morrell adds. “Many people discover — especially newer legislators — it’s easier to give them a vote than to try to explain the vote.” State Sen. Troy Carter, D-New Orleans, says that the conversation about abortion in Louisiana often is framed as only two-sided, which he says does not reflect the realities of the issue. He says that legislative scorecards only contribute to that. “Where I think a lot of people are boxed in and they feel they can’t properly answer and defend their position is because oftentimes that argument of either you are pro-life or pro-death,” he says. “...I am firmly pro-choice. I’m also firmly in favor of life. I cherish life, I support life and to somehow suggest that if you think a woman should have the right to choose that somehow you’re choosing death — I think is just an unfortunate position and it’s flat out wrong. “The scorecard is going to be ‘my way or the highway,’ ” Carter says. “It’s going to be either you see things exactly the way I see it or you get a poor score. There’s no gray area. There’s no room in there for explanation. “Life doesn’t work that way. Legislation doesn’t work that way. And policy doesn’t work that way. I think it’s a one-sided way to judge and it is a way to only get your way rather than having a meaningful discussion.”

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stand, he knew it needed to start with the tortillas. Many places he visited had the fillings right but skimped when it came to the tortilla — in his opinion, the heart and soul of the taco. At Barracuda, which opened on a burgeoning strip of Tchoupitoulas Street in early April, those tortillas are the highlight of his operation. At breakfast time, soft, doughy flour tortillas bundle earthy chorizo, cheese, eggs, serrano peppers, onions and beans. In a city lacking decent breakfast taco options, things are looking up. For lunch and dinner, flour and azure corn tortillas serve as the vessels for a short list of daily selections. The farmer’s taco is filled with plump grilled mushrooms, summer squash, onions, cannellini beans, scallions and a shower of cilantro and crunchy pepitas. My favorite way to get this dish is to order it “deluxe,” which adds guacamole, beans and an extra layer of grilled cheese to a taco that gets crisped and lacy at the edges. Jones traveled across Mexico and to a string of U.S. cities to find inspiration for his menu, which reads less taco traditionalist and more like an amalgamation of styles and the kitchen’s daily whimsy. There’s thick, velvety queso — a nod to the Lone Star State’s Tex-Mex cuisine — and Baja-style fried catfish tacos drizzled with crema. A hearty chicken taco is prepared in the Yucatan fashion. The meat is marinated with achiote and turmeric so that it takes on a burnt sienna tinge and tastes faintly of char and citrus. Some things are fairly straightforward, such as the guacamole and

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a tomato-heavy salsa that borders on sweet. A few tacos take a simple approach, with little more than diced white onions and a few sprigs of cilantro on top. In that camp is a beef taco, which on one occasion featured grilled short rib, which was slightly tough and could have used more seasoning. A better bet was a smoky pork shoulder taco served al pastor-style, including juicy bits of charred pineapple. The spice level on most dishes is low, but both the crimson salsa macha, made with arbol chilies, and the creamy jalapeno and serrano pepper version ignite anything needing a kick. The only seating is in a large gravel outdoor space, where multicolored picnic tables and plants lend the spot a casual feel, landing somewhere between a backyard hangout and a Tulum beach bar. Tart margaritas poured from a tap, micheladas and a small selection of cocktails help foster

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a garden party vibe. Only a portion of the outdoor dining space is covered, meaning business at the restaurant is fairly weather-dependent. On busy nights — such as Taco Tuesdays — the spot can get slammed, and waits on some dishes can be long. That’s something to keep in mind, but doesn’t necessarily detract from an enjoyable meal. When the margaritas are flowing at Barracuda and a breeze carries the scent of jasmine in the air, it’s hard not to sit back and feel transported to somewhere far away — the Yucatan, the Baja peninsula or just across the Texas border. Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com

ing creative takes on margaritas and all things agave. Winners were chosen by professional judges and festival attendees. Johnny Sanchez won the David Montes de Oca Ultimate Top Taco Champion title and a few contenders, including Lakeview’s Velvet Cactus, Metairie’s Los Jefes Grill and Central City restaurant Casa Borrega, won multiple awards. Below are first-place winners: Traditional Taco Judge’s choice: Los Jefes Grill People’s choice: Barracuda Creative Taco Judge’s choice: Johnny Sanchez People’s choice: Johnny Sanchez Traditional margarita Judge’s choice: Velvet Cactus People’s choice: Velvet Cactus Creative Cocktail Judge’s choice: Tacos & Beer People’s choice: Los Jefes Grill — HELEN FREUND

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opened its first spot outside of France, inside Maison de la Luz (546 Carondelet St., 504-814-7720; www.maisondelaluz.com) luxury guesthouse from Ace Atelier, which runs the Ace Hotel. Bar Marilou is in the former law library of the old City Hall Annex at 544 Carondelet St. Guests can enter through the hotel, but the bar has its own main entrance from the street. The team behind the new spot — Josh Fontaine, Carina Soto Velasquez and Adam Tsou — said it decided on New Orleans for the first U.S.-based project after a series of trips to the city, including a visit to Tales of the Cocktail, the New Orleans-based cocktail conference that has built an international following. The luxe lounge space, designed by Los Angeles-based design firm Studio Shamshiri, features bright red walls and bookshelves, towering ceilings and a customdesigned carpet, which Fontaine playfully describes as “leopard lightning,” stretching across the yawning space. Tall bar stools upholstered with similar fabric surround the brightly decorated bar area, framed by smoked mirrors and bold-patterned floral wallpaper. The space can accommodate roughly 100 patrons and includes a secluded “speakeasy” that seats 12 tucked behind a bookcase door. The cocktail program is inspired by European aperitif culture as well New Orleans’ cocktail history and a rum-heavy spirits list draws much

from the Caribbean. The list’s 18 cocktails include low-alcohol drinks and large-format cocktails for sharing and will feature two frozen drinks. Cocktails include the The Holy Mountain, a light quaff that mixes Suze, creme de cassis and lemon shrub. The Sea, Sex and Sun is made with frozen rose, mezcal, agave, lime and absinthe salt. The Monarca is made with Oaxaca rum, mezcal, Martini Riserva Speciale Bitter and sweet vermouth. The wine list draws primarily from France and is heavy on natural and organic selections. The list has cheeky descriptors such as “could drink while playing video games” or “the weird arty cousin of burgundy.” Chef Jonas Helgesson, who helms the kitchen at Le Marie Celeste, created the menu, which is designed to pair with Marilou’s drinks. Dishes on the opening menu include the pommes Marilou, which are fried potatoes served with creme fraiche and bowfin caviar. Salted cod fritters are served with ginger-scallion salsa. There also is foie gras, pork and chicken liver terrine with pickles, pistachios and dried figs, and a burger topped with Cantal and tomme de brebis cheeses, pickled cucumber, lettuce and onion. Bar Marilou will be open daily, with “aperitif hour” specials from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The bar is open from 4 p.m to midnight Sunday through Wednesday and 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. — HELEN FREUND ,

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com), which at the time was the fifth black-owned brewery in the country and the first in the South. Limited amounts of Cajun Fire are brewed elsewhere and distributed in some areas on the West and East coasts, and Renthrope’s beers will hit Louisiana shelves this fall. Renthrope and his team are working on a 10,000-square-foot brewing facility and taproom in New Orleans East, and last month the company won first prize at Propeller’s PitchNOLA Health & Food Challenge. Renthrope spoke to Gambit about the business.

What got you interested in brewing beer? RENTHROPE: Hurricane Katrina happened in my senior year of high school, so I was in Baton Rouge and I got a scholarship to the University of Florida. I moved there and was interested in the culinary (field), but I went into political science. I was cooking the foods that I missed from back home — so I was experimenting, and then my interest shifted to craft beer. I started making my own — teaching myself by reading books and watching YouTube videos. When I moved back to (New Orleans), I saw there was a void in the industry, so I invested the money I had into my own company. I started investigating my family’s background and learned that we came from a line of moonshiners. I did some apprenticeships from New York to NOLA Brewing with (its founder) Kirk Coco. When we started in 2011, there wasn’t too much of a craft brewing scene. There also wasn’t much of an understanding of craft breweries and what is being produced, tasting styles or even the economic importance of craft breweries. We’ve been chiseling away at it. We’ve gotten a good bit of national attention, but it wasn’t until 2014 that laws started to shift and the state and local administrations started to notice how important craft breweries

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

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

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

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Kebab — 2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 3834328; www.kebabnola.com — The falafel sandwich comes with pickled beets, cucumbers, arugula, spinach, red onions, hummus and Spanish garlic sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D Wed-Mon, late Fri-Sat. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal., (504) 947-8787 — The grocery and deli serves wood-oven baked pizza, po-boys, sides such as macaroni and cheese and vegan and vegetarian dishes. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $ Marie’s Kitchen — 2483 Burgundy St., (504) 267-5869; www.mariesbarandkitchen.com — A Double Stuffed sandwich

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features an Italian sausage-stuffed pork loin medallion topped with provolone cheese, red onion marmalade, fennel aioli, lettuce and tomato on a sesame seed bun. No reservations. D Fri-Sun. $$

FRENCH QUARTER Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The Caprese panino combines fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. The ham and honey-Dijon panino is topped with feta and watercress. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $ Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — The city’s oldest restaurant’s signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. L, D MonSat, brunch Sun. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse. com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Reservations accepted. B, L. D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com — Eggs Sardou features poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended. B, L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $$$ Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com — The shrimp, blue crab and avocado appetizer features chilled shrimp, crab, guacamole and spicy tomato coulis. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily. $$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. Other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. No reservations. L, early D daily. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Panseared jumbo shrimp top a grit cake and are served with chipotle-garlic cream sauce and tomatoes. Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. $$ Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — The Dark and Stormy features pork shoulder slowly braised with ginger and Old New Orleans Spiced Rum and is dressed with house-made garlic mayo and lime cabbage. No reservations.

Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/nola-restaurant — A 14-ounce grilled Niman Ranch pork chop is served with brown sugar-glazed sweet potatoes, toasted pecans and a caramelized onion reduction sauce. Reservations recommended. L Thu-Mon, D daily. $$$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola. com — Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramanto present a creative take on Creole dishes as well as offering caviar tastings, house-made salumi, pasta dishes and more. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes including barbecue shrimp, redfish courtbouillon, gumbo and catfish and shrimp dishes. Reservations accepted. B daily, D Tue-Sun. $$ Salon Restaurant by Sucre — 622 Conti St., (504) 267-7098; www.restaurantsalon.com — Beet salad includes goat cheese, granola and chocolate. Reservations accepted. D Tue-Sun, brunch Fri-Sun. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter. com — Tableau’s contemporary Creole cuisine includes marinated crab claws in white truffle vinaigrette and pan-roasted redfish Bienville with frisee, fingerling potato salad and blue crab butter sauce. Reservations accepted. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

HARAHAN/JEFFERSON/ RIVER RIDGE The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches and changing lunch specials. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Elmwood, (504) 7333803; www.theospizza.com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies and diners can build their own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. No reservations. L, D daily. $

KENNER The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel. com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$

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LAKEVIEW Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — Tuna salad or chicken salad avocado melts are topped with melted Monterey Jack and shredded Parmesan cheeses. No reservations. B, L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $

METAIRIE Akira Sushi + Hibachi — 3326 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 304-8820; www. akirametairie.com — A Godzilla roll features salmon, tuna, snow crab, yellowtail, avocado, asparagus, cucumber and cream cheese in soy paper with eel sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Reservations recommended. L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8882010; www.koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come from the Bronx. No reservations. L Sun-Thu, D Mon-Thu. $ Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com — Disembark at Mark Twain’s for salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations. L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $

Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; www.martinwine.com — The wine emporium’s dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with house-made boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. No reservations. B, L daily, early dinner Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Reservations recommended. L, D TueSun. $$ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — The menu features tandoori dishes with chicken, lamb, fish or shrimp; mild and spicy curries and spicy hot vindaloo dishes; and vegetarian dishes including palak paneer (spinach and cheese) and bhindi masala with okra. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; www.theospizza.com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description. Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Corn and crab bisque is served in a toasted bread cup. Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. $$

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. $ 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. Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com — A pair of roasted golden beet sliders is topped with herb goat cheese, arugula and citrus marmalade on multi-grain bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Tue-Sun, D Fri. $ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Fullblast Brunch — 139 S. Cortez St., (504) 302-2800; www.fullblastbrunch. com — Pan-seared crab cakes feature Gulf crabmeat and are served over angel hair pasta with citrus aioli and vegetables. No reservations. Brunch Thu-Mon. $$ Ikura Sushi + Hibachi — 301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 485-5658; www.ikuranola.net — Assorted sushi dinners include tuna, salmon, yellowtail, eel, shrimp, a snow crab roll and more. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity. com — The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions,

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OUT TO EAT roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. No reservations. L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more. Roasted pork tacos are topped with spicy slaw. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Namese — 4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 4838899; www.namese.net — Shaken pho features bone marrow broth, flat noodles and a choice of protein (filet mignon, short rib, brisket, seafood, chicken, tofu) stir-fried with onions, garlic and bone marrow oil. Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Ralph’s on the Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark. com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Reservations recommended. L Tue-Fri, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza. com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description. Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; www.williemaesnola.com — This neighborhood restaurant is known for its wet-battered fried chicken. Green beans come with rice and gravy. No reservations. L Mon-Sat. $$ Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com — The neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a menu of pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and bar noshing items. Reservations accepted for large parties. L, D, late daily. $

UPTOWN Apolline — 4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com — Stuffed quail is served with cornbread dressing, haricots verts, cherry tomatoes and rum-honey glaze. Reservations accepted. brunch, D Tue-Sun. $$$ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — The menu offers Creole favorites such as gumbo and crab cakes. Reservations accepted. B daily, L Fri-Sat, D Mon-Thu, brunch Sun. $$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com — The bar offers wines by the glass and full restaurant menu including mussels steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D and late daily. $$ Emeril’s Delmonico — 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico — Paneed veal bordelaise is served with linguine, jumbo lump crabmeat, artichoke, mushrooms and charred tomatoes. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ G’s Kitchen Spot — Balcony Bar, 3201 Magazine St., (504) 891-9226; www. gskitchenspot.com — Brick-oven Margherita pizza includes mozzarella, basil and house-made garlic-butter sauce. No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D, late daily. $ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites such as red beans and rice. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.juansflyingburrito. com — See Mid-City section for restaurant description. Le’s Baguette Banh Mi Cafe — 4607 Dryades St., (504) 895-2620; www.facebook.

com/lesbaguettenola — A lemon grass pork banh mi is topped with cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon radish, cilantro, jalapenos and Sriracha aioli. No reservations. B Sat-Sun, L and D daily. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www.martinwine.com — See Metairie section for restaurant description. Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura. Reservations accepted. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. L, D Tue-Sun. $$ Piccola Gelateria — 4525 Freret St., (504) 493-5999; www.piccolagelateria.com — The cafe offers 18 rotating flavors of small-batch Italian-style gelatos and sorbettos. No reservations. L, D Tue-Sun. $ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; www.slicepizzeria.com — The Sportsman’s Paradise pie is topped with Gulf shrimp, andouille, corn, diced tomatoes and caramelized onions. Full bar. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; www. theospizza.com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description.

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT Emeril’s Restaurant — 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans — Cast-iron baked escargot are served with angel hair pasta tossed with garlic-chili oil, bottarga fish roe and Parmesan. Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D daily. $$$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; www.juansflyingburrito. com — See Mid-City section for restaurant description. Meril — 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril — Emeril Lagasse’s newest restaurant offers an array of internationally inspired dishes. Sofrito-marinated turkey necks are tossed in Crystal hot sauce. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Vyoone’s Restaurant — 412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; www.vyoone.com — Coq au vin is boneless chicken cooked with red wine and root vegetables. Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

WEST BANK Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant. com — Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca, made with breadcrumps and Italian seasonings. Reservations accepted. D Tue-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www. specialtyitalianbistro.com — Chicken piccata is a paneed chicken breast topped with lemon-caper piccata sauce served with angel hair pasta, salad and garlic cheese bread. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Tavolino Pizza & Lounge — 141 Delaronde St., (504) 605-3365; www.facebook. com/tavolinolounge — Ping olives are fried Castelvetrano olives stuffed with beef and pork or Gorgonzola cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. D daily. $$

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From unexpected illnesses in children and pets, to caring then burying aging relatives — everyone at some point is faced with life challenges that make you feel hopeless, challenged and stressed. If you or someone you know currently is caring for a loved one (or even self-care); share the stories in the pages ahead. These local businesses offer services and resources to assist people in our community during difficult times.

Poydras Home Poydras Home offers independent living, assisted living and nursing care with memory support and an adult day program. “We have tapped into the New Orleans arts community to bring exceptional depth and variety of programming to our memory care residents,” says CEO Erin Kolb. Poydras Home launched “Artful Minds at NOMA” with the New Orleans Museum of Art inviting memory care residents to experience monthly, curated, small group museum visits led by specially trained docents. Participants show increased social interaction, concentration and vocalization. Poydras Home also partnered with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra to initiate “Soul Strings For Seniors: Musical Memories”. Four string musicians led by a licensed music therapist provide sensory and intellectual stimulation supporting connections between speech and singing, rhythm and motor behavior while enhancing memory through song. Most recently, Poydras Home has paired Loyola University Music Therapy students with residents to complete a song history, perform/ listen to music together, and discuss associated memories. They then create a song booklet and playlist for the resident to keep.

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For more information, visit PoydrasHome.com or call 504-897-0535.

Family Care THE DIVORCE AND MEDIATION CENTER

Our experienced staff will be leading support groups for adults, adolescents and children who are in distress due to couples’ and marital confl ict. For more personalized care, our licensed professionals provide individual, couples and family therapy. We also offer mediation services, parent-plan development, and supervised child transfers as well as court-ordered co-parenting groups, supervised visitation, parent coordination and reunification therapy. If you would like to fi nd out more about our program and the services we offer, please visit our website or call us at 504-363-7449. Family Care 2401 Westbend Pkwy., Suite 4070 • New Orleans, Louisiana 70114 (504) 363-7449 • www.familycaregno.com

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Family Care is pleased to announce the opening of The Divorce and Mediation Center! Family Care has been providing behavioral healthcare to the New Orleans community for over 40 years and we have recently expanded our program to become the only agency in the greater New Orleans area that offers comprehensive services that address all aspects of couples’ confl ict, separation and divorce. Our mission is to support and empower couples and families and assist them in navigating through rough transitional waters they may encounter during the separation and divorce process.

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NOLA Catholic Cemeteries

Final Resting place for your love one? Allow us to show you beautiful alternatives.

The ministry of the New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries is to provide people of all faiths a graceful and dignified burial with mercy and compassion, and to help families plan and cope with the loss of a loved one. By choosing to bury cremated remains, you and future generations have an everlasting memorial of your family. Burying the cremated remains ensures a sacred place for remembrance and prayer. • Ensure all family and friends can visit your loved one at a peaceful, beautiful resting place. • Niches available at St. Roch, St. Louis #3 and St. Patrick #3 cemeteries • Ask about our pre-need Catholic Memorial Plan

504-596-3050 or email: NOLACatholicCem@arch-no.org | www.NolaCatholicCemeteries.org

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BrainCore Neurofeedback BrainCore Neurofeedback is a drugless, non-invasive approach to many common symptoms with over 40 years of scientific research demonstrating its effectiveness. It is also known as EEG Biofeedback. Neurofeedback is guided exercise for the brain. It is actually a learning modality designed to retrain dysregulated brainwave patterns. The goal of all neurofeedback is to transform an unhealthy, dysregulated brainwave imbalance into a normal, healthy, organized pattern. By doing this, the brain becomes more stable and is able to operate optimally and efficiently. Neurofeedback begins with a QEEG evaluation. This is an assessment tool designed to objectively evaluate a person’s brainwave pattern. The procedure consists of placing a snug cap on the head. Embedded in the cap are 12 small sensors that measure and record brainwaves coming from the brain. This data is then statistically compared to a normative database and a Brain Map report is generated which identifies whether a client’s brainwave patterns are different from normal. If they are, then a series of neurofeedback therapy sessions, which last about 30 minutes each, are recommended. BrainCore Neurofeedback 2420 Athania Pkwy, Suite 102, Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 533-8669 • www.braincoretherapy.com

SPECIALIZATION: ADHD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, Post-Concussion, Insomnia, Autism, Migraines, Peak performance

America’s Most Trusted Cremation Services®

Neptune Society is the largest provider of affordable cremation services in the nation. Thanks to the loyal support of generations of families, we’ve now grown to 45 locations nationwide with continued expansion in the future. Over the past 46 years, our experienced team has assisted families, their loved ones, and caregivers in carrying out final wishes more affordably, with dignity and respect. Neptune Society proudly continues its mission to ensure every family has: • Affordable cremation plan choices: Neptune Society offers exceptional value, quality, and expert guidance during the cremation preplanning stages. • Cremation services for immediate needs: We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week…whenever you need us. • One call: Just one call assures you compassionate, highly responsive service and professional management of cremation and cremation planning.

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Neptune Society

Cremation is rapidly becoming the preferred choice over burial. If you think cremation is the right choice for you too, we look forward to serving your needs with all the professionalism and care you deserve.

3801 Williams Blvd. • Suite A • Kenner, LA 70065 | 504-464-3095

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TIPS FOR

CAREGIVERS B

eing a caregiver is a balancing act between providing loving, effective help and retaining a modicum of normalcy for your family — and yourself. It’s a complicated mixture of scheduling, educating yourself, being compassionate, fulfilling your normal duties (working, being a parent, etc.) and keeping yourself healthy and happy. Here are some tips for making your caregiving experience the best possible.

Make your health and happiness priorities. Care-

givers often put aside their own needs to take care of others, but that can backfire. You need to pay particular attention to your own health to handle the added stress and time constraints. Make sure to eat balanced meals, exercise (even if only for a few minutes), socialize with friends and get adequate sleep so your own health doesn’t deteriorate.

Learn stress-reduction techniques such as meditation,

Make their surroundings safe. Ask your health care provid-

ers what safety devices are needed, such as an emergency call button, safety rails in bathtubs, smoke alarms, etc.

Get training. Make sure

tai chi, yoga or something else that brings you calmness. Seek counseling if you need additional help.

you are properly trained to perform any medical procedures regularly required for your loved one’s care.

Curb the guilt and take a break. It’s important to take time

Communicate and encourage. It’s important that

off from caregiving to do something for yourself, whether it’s getting a massage, going to a concert or having a beer with friends. You shouldn’t feel guilty for enjoying your life, and you’ll be happier.

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caring and make yourself a contact for his or her medical team. You also can set up meetings or conference calls with a care manager so other family members can discuss their concerns.

Join a support group.

They provide information that can help solve common caregiver problems and a safe arena in which to share feelings, vent frustrations and spend social time with people in similar situations.

Learn all you can about the

disease and underlying conditions of the person for whom you are

the person being cared for doesn’t feel like a burden or that they have lost their independence. Spend unhurried time with the person, listen to their concerns and show them you love and respect them and can help them adjust to their new situation.

Encourage their independence. You don’t

need to do everything; be open to technology and aids that enable your loved one to do things without help.

Ask for help — and accept it. Call on friends and other

Relaxing and reminiscing promote communication and bonding.

family members to pitch in, seek out helpful resources available through organizations such as the local Council on Aging, community centers and faith-based groups, or hire help.

Get organized. Find out

where important papers are kept, what bills are due and how they are paid. Make a list of insurance providers, doctors, banks and other important numbers. Make a chart of emergency contacts and put it on your loved one’s refrigerator in case there is an emergency when you are not there.

Record advance directives, including your

loved one’s desires concerning end-of-life care, funerary arrange-

ments and special bequests of personal items. It may seem awkward, but it’s easier to discuss when death is not imminent.

Walk down memory lane. Spending time with your

loved one is important to their well-being and is an opportunity to learn about family history, identify people you don’t know in old photos and strengthen personal bonds.

Stay positive. Family meetings are a place for siblings and relatives to discuss their opinions about what is best for a loved one, but if things descend into squabbling, consider calling in an elder mediator, who can assess things from a neutral position.

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Your home for Pediatric Care. CrescentCare offers comprehensive pediatric medical care with a team of outstanding medical providers offering high quality care.

Quality driven health and wellness care with integrity, quality, respect, and compassion for all

1631 ELYSIAN FIELDS. 504-821-2601

DR. ALLISON CRAGIN, M.D.

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www.crescentcare.org

Southshore Animal Hospital Dr. Chris is joined by his two associates, Dr. Mark Pearce and Dr. Philip D’Antonio. Together with their team of receptionists and veterinary technicians, you and your pet are guaranteed to be greeted with a friendly smile, and lots of treats for your furry friend. We are proud to offer state of the art technology with digital x-rays, patient fi les and in-house lab machines. This helps our doctors provide quick and accurate results in order to get your pet feeling better as soon as possible. You can visit us at either of our two locations in the Metairie area or you can take a digital tour on our website www. southshoreanimal.com.

213 Live Oak St., Metairie, LA 70005 (504) 831-7724 2221 Transcontinental Dr. Suite B, Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 887-1770

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Southshore Animal Hospital was founded in 2013 by Dr. Chris Forstall, who wanted to provide quality veterinary medicine to the New Orleans metro area. Dr. Chris was born and raised in New Orleans and knew he wanted to open a practice where he could make his clients and patients feel like they were family and were getting the best medical care for their beloved pets.

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Current Available Property Tombs for Unlimited Burials Starting at $19,690 Crypts starting at $3,600 Niches starting at $1,040

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On-Site Pre-Need and Time of Death Services

When life takes an unexpected turn, we will be here to help you navigate the journey ahead. At Greenwood Funeral Home, we’re more than just funeral directors. We’re your support when you need it. Serving all cemeteries. Providing ‘Celebration of Life’ services, cremation arrangements, the opportunity to preserve your favorite photos and a reception space. Honoring all pre-arrangements. Call 504-486-0880.

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TUESDAY 21 BMC —Laura Dyer, 5; Dapper Dandies, 8; Abe Thompson & Drs. Of Funk, 11 Bamboula’s — Rancho Tee Motel, 3 Bombay Club — Matt Lemmler, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Charlie Wooton, 7 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Ivor SimpsonKennedy, 6 Circle Bar — Alex Pianovich, 7; Mike Fracasso, 9:30 Columns Hotel — John Rankin, 8 DMac’s Bar & Grill — The Telegraph Salesmen, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9 Fountain Lounge inside The Roosevelt Hotel — Paul Longstreth, 5:30 House of Blues— Michael Liuzza, 6 The Jazz Playhouse — The James Rivers Movement, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Lionel & Friends, 7; Tiny Dinosaur, 9; Dorian Greys, 10 Old U.S. Mint — Down on Their Luck Orchestra, 2 One Eyed Jacks — Nick Waterhouse and the Mattson 2, 8 Prime Example Jazz Club — The Spectrum 6 Quintet, 8 & 10 Ralph’s on the Park — Joe Krown, 5 Rock n’ Bowl — Latin Night with DJ, 7 SideBar — Kidd Jordan, Martin Krusche & Doug Garrison, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Tom McDermott, 6; Goodnight Starlight with Asher Danziger, 9

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BMC — Mojo Shakers, 5; Retrospex, 8; Natalie Cris Band, 11 Bamboula’s — Eight Dice Cloth, noon; Bamboulas Hot Jazz Quartet, 3; Mem Shannon, 6:30; John Lisi, 10 Bombay Club — Josh Paxton, 8 Check Point Charlie — T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Mark Carroll & Friends, 6; Dave Jordan’s Songwriting Sessions, 8 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7; Binary, Bug Lord, 10 Columns Hotel — Christien Bold, 8 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Spogga Hash, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Carl Leblanc and Ellen Smith, 9:30 Fountain Lounge inside The Roosevelt Hotel — Tom Hook, 5:30 House of Blues — Michael Liuzza (Foundation Room), 6; Jon Roniger (Restaurant & Bar), 6; Sacred Reich (The Parish), 7; Jet Lounge, 11 The Jazz Playhouse — Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection, 8:30 Marigny Brasserie & Bar — Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band, 7 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Bob Worth, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lars Edegran and Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride presents the Next Generation, 7 & 10 Ralph’s on the Park — Charlie Miller, 5 Rock n’ Bowl — Catie Rodgers and Her Swing Orchestra, 8 Santos Bar — Karoke Shakedown with Alesondra, 10; Swamp Moves with The Russell Welch Quartet, 10:30 SideBar — Joel Willson, Bob Kling and Ryan-Scott Long, 7; Susanne Ortner Presents, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — John Mahoney’s Big Band, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Davis Rogan, 6; Nahum Zdybel’s Hot Jazz Jam, 11 Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center — Martin Masakowski, 7

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THURSDAY 23 Andrea’s Restaurant (Capri Blu Piano Bar) — Uncle Wayne, 8 BMC — Ainsley Matich & Broken Blues, 5; Nawlins Johnnys, 8; Captain Green, 11 BMC — Kennedy Kuntz and Men Of The Hour, 11 Bamboula’s — Eh La Bas, noon; Jan Marie & the Mean Reds, 3; Marty Peters & the Party Meters, 6:30; City of Trees Brass Band, 10 Bar Redux — The Twos, 9 The Bombay Club — Peter Harris, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Darcy Malone and Amasa Miller, 5; Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins, 6 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Mojo Shakers, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6; Ever More Nest, 8 Circle Bar — Dark Lounge with Rik Slave, 7; Little Maker and more, 9:30 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Americana Jam Night with The Brothers Keegan, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Matt Lemmler Trio, 9:30 Fair Grinds Coffeehouse (Mid-City) — Lexi Caulfield, 8 Fountain Lounge inside The Roosevelt Hotel — Leslie Martin, 5:30; Ron Jones, 7:30 Harbor Center — John Friday, 7 House of Blues — Jake Landry (Restaurant & Bar), 6; Samantha Pearl (Foundation Room), 7 The Jazz Playhouse — Brass-AHolics, 8:30 Monkey Hill Bar — Katie Catinella with John Cain with Joni Mitchell Blue Tribute, 8 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Lela Cloud, 8; Billy Keesel, 9 Old Point Bar — Born Toulouse, 8 One Eyed Jacks — Fast Times, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Leroy Jones, Katja Toivola with Crescent City Joymakers, 7 Pavilion of the Two Sisters — New Orleans Mystics at Thursdays at Twilight, 6 Ralph’s on the Park — Charlie Miller, 5 Rock n’ Bowl — Chubby Carrier and Bayou Swamp Band, 8 Santos Bar — Olden Yolk, Silver Synthetic and Julie Odell, 9 Saturn Bar — Alex McMurray and His Band, 8 SideBar — Dan Clucas, James Singleton

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Three Muses — Keith Burnstein, 5; Salvatore Geloso, 8 Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center — No Frets, Amine Boucetta, Simon Moushabeck, 7

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MUSIC and Mark McGrain, 9 Smoothie King Center — Paul McCartney, 8 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — NOCCA Jazz Ensemble, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Jonathan Freilich Trio, 5; Cody Joe Hodges, 8; Jesse Brooks, 9; Ramshackle Revival, 10 Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5; St. Louis Sim, 8 Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center — Jonathan Freilich Presents, 9

FRIDAY 24 The AllWays Lounge & Theater — Big Lazy, 10 Andrea’s Restaurant (Capri Blu Piano Bar) — Margherita, 8 BMC — Lifesavers, 3; Tempted, 6; Tyler Kinchen & The Right Pieces, 9; Collective Righteous Wrong, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Jeremy Joyce Adventure, 11; Kala Chandra, 2:15; Smoky Greenwell, 5:30; Tree-house Brass Band, 8:45; ACE Brass Band, midnight Bar Redux — Cumbia Calling Dance Party with DJ Malaria Sound Machine, 10 The Bombay Club — Tom Saunders’ Hot Cats, 8:30 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Lilli Lewis, 6; Marc Stone, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — The Pinettes Brass Band, 9 Casa Borrega — Geovane Santos, 7 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Kenny Triche Band, 8; The Rotten Cores, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Jason Ricci Band, 8 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae & friends, 7 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Hallelujah Hat Rack, 6; Midnight Revel, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, 10 Fair Grinds Coffeehouse (Mid-City) — Lexi Caulfield, 8 Fountain Lounge inside The Roosevelt Hotel — Sam Kuslan, 5:30; Antoine Diel, 9 Gattuso’s Neighborhood Bar and Restaurant — The Strays, 7 House of Blues — Captain Buckles (Rest. & Bar), 3:30; Big Al and the Heavyweights 7; Shan Kenner (Foundation Room), 5:30; Otto Orellana, 10; Country Throwdown, 6:30 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Valerie Sassyfras, 10 The Jazz Playhouse — Shannon Powell Jazz Quartet, 7:30; Burlesque Ballroom featuring Trixie Minx and Romy Kaye, 11 Le Bon Temps Roule — Jeff Snake Greenberg, 7 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Mitch Broussard, 8; Troi Atkinson, 10 Oak — Burris, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; 1% Nation, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Marina Orchestra, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Kevin Louis and Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Rock n’ Bowl — The Boogie Men, 9:30 Santos Bar — TC Superstar, Smooth Cat, 9th Life and Berlin Taxi, 9; DJ Otto, 10 SideBar — Paul Sanchez & Kritsine Wilkinson-Hughes, 7; New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars Trio, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ellis Marsalis

Quartet 8 & 10 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6:30 The Starlight — Shaye Cohn, 5; Ingrid Lucia, 8; The Wee Quartet, 10 Three Muses — Matt Johnson, 5:30; Doro Wat, 9 Tipitina’s — Brassaholics, Erica Falls, 10

SATURDAY 25 Andrea’s Restaurant (Capri Blu Piano Bar) — Bobby Ohler, 8 BMC — Moments of Truth, noon; Abe Thompson & Drs. Of Funk, 3; Les Getrex & Creole Cookin’, 6; Jam Brass Band, 9; On Point Band, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Sabertooth Swing, 11; G & The Swinging Gypsies, 2:15; Johnny Mastro Blues Band, 5:30; Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review, 8:45; Soul Project, midnight The Bombay Club — Los Tres Amigos, 8:30 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — St. Roch Syncopators, 11 a.m.; Doyle Cooper And Josh Starkman, 6; Keith Burnstein, 9 Casa Borrega — Geovane Santos, 7 Checkpoint Charlie’s — The Two’s, 8; The Ubaka Brothers, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Papa Mali & Dead Reckoning, 8 Circle Bar — Dick Deluxe, 5; The Geraniums, 7; G’d Up XVII: Steez Broz. with Blu Shakur X, DJ Tripping Corpse and WMP, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Coliseum Street Extras, 6; Cold Shot, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Rick Trolsen & the Po’ Boys, 10 Fountain Lounge, The Roosevelt Hotel — Sam Kuslan, 9 House of Blues — Geovane Santos (Restaurant & Bar), noon; Baby Boy Bartels and the Boys, 3:30; Dick Deluxe, 5; Old Riley and the Waters, 7; Jake Landry & the Right Lane Bandits (Foundation Room), 7; Disko Obscura, 10; Loumuzik Live (The Parish), 9; Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience, 8 The Jazz Playhouse — Cyril Neville & Swamp Funk Band, 8:30 Joy Theater — Lil Durk, 8 The Maison — MainLine, 10 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Gallivant Burwell and the Predatory Drifters, 7; Jano Brindisi, 9; Gina Forsyth, 10; Guerrilla, 11 Oak — Tom Leggett, 9 Old Point Bar — Dana Abbott, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Darcy Malone’s Birthday Bash with Darcy Malone and the Tangle and guests, 10 Port — Series of Sirius Sistahs Hip Hop with Sunni Patterson, Black Pearl, Pheonix Ali, JaeLox and more., 6 Rock n’ Bowl — Bag of Donuts, 9:30 Santos Bar — Royal Thunder, Dead Now and Sweet Boy, 9; Bass Church Electronic Dance Party, 11:59 SideBar — Lynn Drury, 7; Kings of the Small-Time feat. Alex McMurray & Glenn Hartman, 9 Sidney’s Saloon — HEATWAVE!, 10 Smoothie King Center — Ariana Grande, 7:30 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Herlin Riley

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PREVIEW Joe Baiza and Jason Kahn

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Cocktails at Sunset L’Auberge Rooftop Pool

BY RAPHAEL HELFAND IT’S BEEN 30 YEARS SINCE JOE BAIZA (pictured) and Jason Kahn last performed together in New Orleans. In the summer of 1989, they played a memorable two-night stand with the original lineup of Universal Congress Of at the Dream Palace and Tipitina’s. Since then, both have moved on to other projects. Baiza continued to push the boundaries of punk guitar with his current band, Saccharine Trust, and on collaborations with groups including the Minutemen. Kahn, a drummer, vocalist, guitarist and synth goblin, moved on to more improvisational realms and explored other media, including writing and visual art. On Friday, they reunite at the Mudlark Public Theatre. Los Angeles-based trumpeter Dan Clucas and guitarist Rob Cambre open for Baiza and Kahn. Clucas is indebted to the experimental jazz tradition and has collaborated with Baiza and Nels Cline (Wilco). Cambre’s playing stretches further into the obscure reaches of sound art. He performed with Quintron’s Weather Warlock at this year’s Noize Fest, adding heavily distorted tones to the sounds of the climate-controlled instrument. At one point, an attendee shouted “Learn to play guitar!” Cambre responded to the faux heckle with a righteous “Never!” Cambre’s Anxious Sound experimental music series presents this show at 8 p.m. Friday, May 24 at the Mudlark Public Theatre, 1200 Port St. Tickets $10.

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Quartet, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Akadia, Fighting for Frequency and Catch Velvet, 8 The Starlight — Cecile Savage, 5; Sass Cabaret, 7; Shawan Rice, 8; Derrrick Freeman, 10 Three Muses — Chris Christy, 5; Debbie Davis, 6; Shotgun, 9 Tipitina’s — Lagniappe with DJ RQ Away featuring Bobbi Rae, Xeno Moonflower, 11

SUNDAY 26 BMC — Shawn Williams Band, noon; Abe

Thompson & Drs. Of Funk, 3; Kennedy Kuntz & Men Of The Hour, 7; Moments Of Truth, 10 Bamboula’s — Eh La Bas, 11 a.m.; NOLA Ragweeds Jazz, 2; Carl LeBlanc, 6:30; Ed Wills Blue 4 Sale, 10 Bar Redux — Rosalynn De Roos & The Jazzmen, 9 The Bombay Club — Banu Gibson, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Some Like It Hot, 11 a.m.; Nattie Sanchez Songwriter’s Circle, 4; Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet, 7 PAGE 32

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Circle Bar — Dick Deluxe, 5; Micah McKee, friends and Blind Texas Marlin, 7; Erotic Tonic, 10 Columns Hotel — Chip Wilson, 11 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Ted Hefko and The Thousandaires, 4; Bob Worth, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Michael Mason Trio, 9 House of Blues — Sean Riley (Restaurant & Bar), 6; Ari Lennox, 7 The Jazz Playhouse — Germaine Bazzle, 8 Joy Theater — JayDaYooungan & Yungeen Ace, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8 The Lazy Jack — Topcats, 3 Old Point Bar — John Rankin, 3:30; Romy Kay, Jeanne Marie Harris, 7 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Mark Braud with Sunday Night Swingsters, 7 Ralph’s on the Park — Charlie Miller, 11 Santos Bar — Phobia, FSUP & Pussyrot, 9; Rewind Dance Party with DJ Unicorn Fukr, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Donna’s Revisited with Leroy Jones & Craig Klein, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Lord Dying and Year of the Cobra, 7 The Starlight — Rathbone Debris Duo, 5; Tango with Valorie Hart, 5; Gabrielle Cavassa Band, 8; Gabrielle Cavassa Jazz Jam, 10 Three Muses — Ralph Et Pascal, 5; The

Clementines, 8 Tipitina’s — Smilin’ Myron Reunion in memory of Tim Guarisco, 9 Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center — Helen Gillet, 9

MONDAY 27 BMC — Zoe K., 5; Lil Red & Big Bad, 7; Paggy Prine & Southern Soul, 10 Bamboula’s — St. Louis Slim, noon; Perdido Jazz Band, 3; G & The Swinging Gypsies, 6:30; Les Getrez N Creole Cooking, 10 Bombay Club — David Boeddinghaus, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Dirty Rain Revelers, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Decatur Street Allstars, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Justin Molaison, 6; Paul Sanchez, 8 Circle Bar — Dem Roach Boyz, 7; Orca Welles and more, 9:30 Columns Hotel — David Doucet, 8 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander and the Monday Night Blues Jam Session, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Fountain Lounge inside The Roosevelt Hotel — Sam Kuslan, 5:30 House of Blues — Sean Riley, 6 The Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Patrick Pearson, 8; Bongos, 9; Genial

Orleanians, 10 One Eyed Jacks — Blind Texas Marlin, 10 Rock n’ Bowl — Nola Swing Dance Connection with DJ Twiggs, 7 Santos Bar — Be Like Max, Joystick & The No Shows, 9 SideBar — Judge Dali, 7; Instant Opus 3.0 with Ben Stonaker, Ethan May & Luke Palmer, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Steve ‘DeTrio’ Detroy, 6; Orphaned in Storyville, 8 Three Muses — Bart Ramsey, 5 Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center — Kirk Duplantis, 7

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Albinas Prizgintas. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — The organist’s organ performance includes selections from baroque to vintage rock. www.albinas.org. Free admission. 6 p.m. Tuesday. “Billy Joel and Elton John Hits”. Fuhrmann Auditorium, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington — Northlake Performing Arts Society performs a duo of concerts based on the music of the two keyboard maestros. Also 3 p.m. Sunday. www. npas.info. Tickets $21. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Cyrus Nabipoor Quintet. Marigny Opera House, 725 St Ferdinand St — There’s a recording of the performance

by Brad Walker (saxophone), George Wilde (guitar), James Singleton (bass) and Bradley Webb (drums). www.marignyoperahouse.org. Tickets $10. 7:30 p.m. Friday. “Invention”. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St — The New Orleans Chamber Players perform works by Gliere, Ligeti and Martinu. www.neworleanschamberplayers.org. Tickets $15-$20. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. National Festival of the States. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — The Alabama School of Fine Arts choir, string orchestra and jazz ensemble present The National Festival of the States, featuring members of the Delfeayo Marsalis Uptown Jazz Orchestra. www. ablinas.org. Free admission. 7 p.m. Friday. Red Fury. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville — Coalition of Voices for Christ present Food for the Soul concerts. www.ourcvc.com. Free admission. 6:30 p.m. Friday. Trinity Artist Series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — Brazilian guitarist and vocalist Geovane Santos fuses West African rhythms and Caribbean beats. www.ablinas.org. Free admission. 5 p.m. Sunday.

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TUESDAY 21 Trivia Tuesdays. Auction House Market, 801 Magazine St. — Teams compete for Auction House Market gift cards. Free admission. 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 22 Gray Matters 2019. Reflecting Pond at University Medical Center, 2000 Canal St. — The fundraiser for the Kelsey Bradley Favrot Brain Tumor Initiative to recruit a pediatric neuro-oncologist includes a cocktail party, food and silent auction. www.Kelseysgoal. com. Tickets $50. 5:30 p.m. YLC Wednesday at the Square. Lafayette Square, South Maestri Place — The weekly series features Mia Borders and Billy Iuso, food, drinks and more. Free admission. 5 p.m.

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COMEDY.................................37 ART Openings..................................37 Museums..................................37

THURSDAY 23 American Spirit Awards Luncheon and Leadership Forum Gala. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St. — Students from every state and the District of Columbia participate in networking

PREVIEW New Orleans Greek Festival BY WILL COVIELLO NEW ORLEANS GREEK FESTIVAL brings Greek food, music, dancing and more to the Hellenic Cultural Center on Bayou St. John for a long Memorial Day weekend (May 2326). Friday through Sunday, the festival features traditional Greek music and dancing, food and drink vendors, an art A DVO C AT E S TA F F P H OTO B Y E M I LY K A S K market, a Greek grocery, kids’ activities, games, a climbing wall, canoeing, tours of Holy Trinity Cathedral and more. There’s a preview night with only food and drink vendors on Thursday. The festival’s full range of Greek dishes include roasted lamb, gyros, goat burgers, baklava and other baked goods. There also are vegan and vegetarian items such as farro and lentil salad. The festival also holds a 5K run/walk Friday. New Orleans Greek Festival. Hellenic Cultural Center, 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd., (504) 282-0259; www.greekfestnola.com. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Daily admission $8, Thursday admission $5, free admission for children ages 12 and younger.

activities with the 2018 recipients at 10:30 a.m. The gala celebrates individuals and organizations whose work reflects the values and spirit of those who served during WWII. www.nationalww2museum.org/ american-spirit-awards. 6 p.m. Ben Smith Fete. Felicity Church, 1220 Felicity St. — The ACLU of Louisiana event includes food and entertainment and hon-

ors Sybil Haydel Morial with the Ben Smith Award. Proceeds support work to defend civil liberties and civil rights of all people in Louisiana. www.action.aclu.org. Tickets $75. 6 p.m. Celebrate Duncan Plaza. The event marks the completion of the Southwest Airlines’ Heart of the Community grant-funded work in the plaza, and there’s an unveiling

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GOING OUT of “Vector Flow,” a light-based interactive art installation. www.downtownnola. com. 5 p.m. Greek Festival. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. — There are four days of Greek culture, music, food, beverages and more on the banks of Bayou St. John. Activities include a run/walk, tours of the cathedral, a kids’ area, canoe rides, Greek dancing, a toga contest, games and a Greek market. At 5 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $5-$8.

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Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park — Friday Nights at NOMA features music, movies, children’s activities and other programming. Curatorial Fellow Brian Piper interviews photographer Rich Frishman. All galleries, the Museum Shop, and Cafe NOMA remain open. www.noma.org. 5 p.m. Greek Festival Run & Walk. New Orleans Greek Festival , 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. — The Greek Festival 5K and 1 mile events are open to runners and walkers of all abilities. Pre-registered participants receive a shirt, and registered runners and walkers receive free entry to the festival. www.runnotc.org. Tickets $15-$35. 6 p.m. Shell-A-Bration. The Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St. — The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana’s fundraiser for the Oyster Shell Recycling Program includes food, games, music and a raffle. www.crcl.org. Tickets $30. 6 p.m.

SATURDAY 25 Conversation with Civil Rights Leader Leona Tate. French Quarter Visitor Center, 419 Decatur St. — In 1960, Tate was 6 when she and three other girls walked into a formerly all-white elementary school and helped desegregate New Orleans public schools. www.nps.gov/jela. Free admission. 2 p.m. Fish Fry. Southern Food and Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — The event includes all-you-can-eat catfish, refreshments, cooking demonstrations, hands-on activities, kids’ activities and museum tours. Proceeds benefit the museum’s cultural programs. Tickets $25. 11 a.m. “Look to the Sky!” Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road — Kids play, learn and grow in the Discovery Garden, with seasonal themes. www.longuevue.com. Admission $5. 9:30 a.m. Magnolia State Feis and Feis New Orleans, plus Louisiana State Championships. Hilton New Orleans Airport, 901 Airline Drive — The Irish dance competitions include more than 150 dancers from around the country. Also Sunday. www.irishdancelouisiana.com. Free admission. 8 a.m. Medieval Costuming Workshop. Rosedale Library, 4036 Jefferson Highway, Metairie — Knights are the focus of the workshop at 9:30 a.m., and lords and ladies will be discussed at the 11:30 a.m. session. www. jplibrary.net. Free admission. 9:30 a.m. A Summer Soiree. Michalopoulos Studio, sculpture courtyard, 527 Elysian Fields Ave. — The Plessy Business Council fundraiser includes music, food and cocktails for the Vieux Carre’s only school. www.plessyschool.org/plessy-business-council. 6 p.m.

Sunset Party Cruise. Creole Queen Paddlewheel Boat, Spanish Plaza — Cruise the Mississippi River with live music, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, a photo booth, dancing, raffles and a second line to the after party on Fulton Alley. www.nolasunsetcruise.eventbrite.com. Tickets $70-$100. 6 p.m.

SUNDAY 26 Memorial Day Ceremony. Chalmette National Cemetery of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette — Vietnam Veterans VFW Post 3798, National Park Service and the National World War II Museum honor troops at the cemetery with a color guard, a bagpiper, a living history program and more. www.jps.gov/jela. 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Seafood Trap Fest & Block Party. The Art Garage, 2231 St Claude Ave — The festival features food and beverage vendors, inflatables, games and music by Choppa, Shamar Allen and Lisa Amos. www.seafoodtrapfest. com. Free admission. Noon Sunday. Womanifest 10. Taylor Park, Washington Avenue and Derbigny Street — The festival dedicated to the celebration and growth of black women includes music, workshops, vendors, food and art. www.truelovemovement.com/womanifest. Free admission. Noon.

MONDAY 27 Veterans Appreciation Reception. Greater Covington Center-Bogue Falaya Hall, 317 N. Jefferson St. — In appreciation of the service of veterans, the Covington Heritage Foundation and the City of Covington host veterans and families at a reception following the St. Tammany Parish Justice Center’s Memorial Day services. www. covla.com. Free admission. 11 a.m.

SPORTS Baby Cakes. Shrine on Airline, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie — The New Orleans baseball team faces the Oklahoma City Dodgers. www.milb.com/new-orleans. Tickets $5. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday.

BOOKS Ani DiFranco. Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave. — Gwen Thompkins interviews the musician about her autobiography and DiFranco signs “No Walls and the Recurring Dream: A Memoir.” Tickets are required and include a copy of the book. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Barry Gifford. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. — The author presents and signs his collection of books “Night People,” “Arise and Walk” and “Baby Cat Face.” www. octaviabooks.com. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Kendra Allen and Tia Clark. Dogfish New Orleans, 2448 N. Villere St. — The authors are featured at the mixed-genre literary salon with an open mic. RSVP on Facebook. 7 p.m. Thursday. Earl Higgins. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. — The author presents and signs “100 Catholic Things to Do Before You Die.” www. octaviabooks.com. 6 p.m. Wednesday. Joanna Guest. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. — The author

discusses and signs “Folded Wisdom: Notes from Dad on Life, Love, and Growing Up.” www.gardendistrictbookshop.com. 6 p.m. Thursday. Kris Waldherr. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. — Terry Lynn Thomas interviews Kris Waldherr, who also signs her book, “The Lost History of Dreams.” www.gardendistrictbookshop. com. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Mary Miller. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. — The author presents and signs “Biloxi.” www.octaviabooks.com. 6 p.m. Thursday. Rory O’Neill Schmitt and Rosary Hartel O’Neill. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. — The authors discuss their “New Orleans Voodoo, a Cultural History.” www.jplibrary.net. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Also at Roosevelt Hotel Gift Shop, 123 Baronne St. at 4 p.m. Saturday.

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

OPENINGS “Aladdin” (PG) — Will Smith stars as The Genie in the live-action update of Disney’s animated tale about a humble young man who finds a magic lamp that has the power to make his wishes come true. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Booksmart” (R) — Academic girlfriends spend their high school graduation eve cramming four years of fun into one night. Olivia Wilde directs. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “BrightBurn” (R) — A child from another world lands on Earth and becomes a powerful villain. Elizabeth Banks and David Denman star. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Meeting Gorbachev” — Werner Herzog co-directs this documentary about the eighth president of the Soviet Union. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge. “Rafiki” — Kenyan women are taught to prepare for marriage, but Kena and Ziki discover a love blossoming between them in this 2018 romantic drama from writer-director Wanuri Kahui. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

NOW SHOWING “Avengers — Endgame” (PG-13) — A team of heroes including Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Thor and many others band together to prevent Thanos’ from destroying the universe. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Bolden” (R) — Gary Carr (TV’s “The Deuce”) stars as Charles “Buddy” Bolden, the inventor of jazz, in this drama from

GOING OUT REVIEW ‘You Are Here: A Brief History of Photography and Place’ BY D. ERIK BOOKHARDT IN HIS NOVEL “THE MOVIEGOER,” Walker Percy wrote that if a person “sees a movie which shows his very neighborhood, it becomes possible for him to live ... as a person who is Somewhere and not Anywhere.” That process of place making began in the 19th century with still photography and its ability to provide crisp documentary views of everything from Civil War battlefield skirmishes to the vast, remote expanses of the American West. This “You Are Here” expo at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) explores “photographs of place” and “photographs about place” as a survey of how photography “mediates our experience of the world and other people in it.” It’s a grab bag of visual experiences that segue in almost dizzying leaps among places, peoples and times. It starts with a series of dimly lit vintage photographs such as Peter Henry Emerson’s 1886 view of a rural English laborer stoically towing a boat filled with reeds along a narrow canal and Francis Frith’s 1870 “Three Men, India” view of confounded-looking workers in turbans standing amid gargantuan bales of cotton. As photography evolved, even documentary images reflected an increasingly strong sense of design and more psychological tone, as seen in Lola Alvarez Bravo’s 1940 view of men descending a steel staircase (pictured) where the figures evoke an expressionist shadow play. A more romantic take on architectural geometry appears in Berenice Abbott’s “New York at Night” aerial view of Manhattan skyscrapers glowing like a luminous crystal formation. A gritty sense of wonder infuses Gordon Parks’ 1996 photo of Muhammad Ali and three men engaged in a Muslim prayer ritual around a lunch table replete with a bottle of A.1. Sauce. A fly on the wall perspective also is seen in Carrie Mae Weems’ striking 1990 “Man and Mirror,” suggesting an attempted ad hoc seduction scene from her “Kitchen Table” Series. Striking contemporary digital works by New Orleans artists Tony Campbell, Matt Vis and Jonathan Traviesa round out this vertiginously varied survey of works from NOMA’s vast photography collection. Through July 28. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org.

writer-director Dan Pritzker. Broad Theater. “Breakthrough” (PG) — A mother prays for her 14-year-old son’s recovery after he nearly drowns in this faith-based drama starring Chrissy Metz, Topher Grace and Josh Lucas. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Captain Marvel” (PG-13) — Brie Larson stars as Carol Danvers, a soldier who becomes a superhero, in this Marvel comic book adaptation. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “The Chaperone” — A woman’s life is changed when she accompanies a young dancer who is seeking fame in New York City. Haley Lu Richardson and Miranda Otto star. AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Cuba — Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean” — The film takes an intimate look at Cuban culture, architecture and ecosystems through the eyes of its artists, historians and scientists. Entergy Giant Screen Theater. “A Dog’s Journey” (PG) — A dog finds the meaning of its life in this sequel to “A Dog’s Purpose.” Dennis Quaid and Betty Gilpin star. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Garabandal, Only God Knows” (PG-13) — Four girls claim that St. Michael and the Virgin Mary have appeared to them in this faith-based drama from Spain. Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX.

“Hidden Pacific” — This 3D presentation profiles some of the Pacific Ocean’s most beautiful islands and marine national monuments. Entergy Giant Screen Theater. “Hurricane on the Bayou” — Meryl Streep narrates the documentary about areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Entergy Giant Screen Theater. “The Hustle” (PG-13) — Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson star as female scam artists in this redo of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Intruder” (PG-13) — Dennis Quaid plays a crazed man who can’t let go of his former house after it is purchased by a young married couple in this horror movie. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum” (R) — Keanu Reeves returns as the super-assassin with a $14 million price tag on his head in this sequel. Halle Berry, Anjelica Huston and Laurence Fishburne co-star. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX.

“Little” (PG-13) — When adulthood gets stressful, a woman is transformed into her younger self in this comedy starring Marsai Martin, Regina Hall and Issa Rae. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16. “Long Shot” (R) — Seth Rogen stars as a journalist who reunites with his first crush (Charlize Theron), who is preparing to run for President. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Pokemon Detective Pikachu” (PG) — A boy comes across a talking furry monster named Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) in this adventure-comedy based on the popular anime series. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Poms” (PG-13) — Diane Keaton and Pam Grier star in the comedy about a group of women who form a cheerleading squad at their retirement community. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Red Joan” (R) — Judi Dench stars as Joan Stanley, the KGB’s longest-serving British spy, in this biographical drama. AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Shadow” — A commander uses a lookalike to trick a kingdom into going to war in this new action drama from director Yimou Zhang (“Hero,” “House of Flying Daggers”). Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge. “The Sun is Also a Star” (PG-13) — A teenager finds love at a difficult time in her family’s life in this adaptation of Nicola Yoon’s novel. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Tolkien” (PG-13) — Nicholas Hoult (“X-Men: First Class”) stars as J.R.R. Tolkien in this biographical drama about the “Lord of the Rings” author’s formative years. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Prytania Theatre, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “UglyDolls” (PG) — Ugly stuffed dolls struggle to be loved in this animated comedy featuring the voices of Kelly Clarkson and Nick Jonas. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Under the Silver Lake” (R) — Andrew Garfield stars as a hopeless Los Angeles man who goes searching for a missing woman in this modern noir from writer-director David Robert Mitchell (“It Follows”). Chalmette Movies. “Wild Nights with Emily” (PG-13) — Molly Shannon stars as poet Emily Dickinson in this comedy about the writer’s relationship with another woman. Broad Theater.

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GOING OUT At 7:30 p.m. Thursday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16. “Coming to America” (R) — Eddie Murphy stars in this 1988 comedy as a pampered prince who travels to Queens, New York, to find a wife. John Landis directs. At 7 p.m. Monday at The Historic Carver Theater, 2101 Orleans Ave., New Orleans. Doors open at 6 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Free. RSVP and get more information at www. carvertheater.com. “The Godfather — Part II” (R) — Al Pacino and Robert De Niro star in this 1974 sequel which explores the early life of Vito Corleone and his son Michael’s expansion into the family crime business. At 10 a.m. Monday at Prytania Theatre. “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” — A gypsy is framed for murder and only the bellringer of the Notre Dame Cathedral can save her in this 1939 adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel. At 10 a.m. Wednesday at Prytania Theatre. “Kung Fu Panda” (PG) — Jack Black provides the voice of Po, an obese panda who accidentally is bestowed the mantle of Dragon Warrior. At 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind” (PG) — A warrior and pacifist struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves in this animated adventure from writer-director Hayao Miyazaki. At 7 p.m. Tuesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Pan Am Flight 759.” East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie — Local filmmaker Royd Anderson’s documentary is screened by the Jefferson Parish Historical Society. Anderson will discuss the 1982 crash that killed all 146 people on board and eight people on the ground in Kenner’s Morningside Park. www.jplibrary. net. Free admission. 6:30 p.m. Thursday. “The Princess Bride” (PG) — A farmhand encounters numerous obstacles in a quest to be reunited with his love in this family-friendly fantasy from director Rob Reiner. At 12:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Grand 16 Slidell. “The Secret Life of Pets 2” (PG) — The lives of pet dogs, cats and other furry friends continue in this sequel to the animated hit. Patton Oswalt and Kevin Hart provide voices. At 3 p.m. Saturday at The Grand 16 Slidell. “Shrek” (PG) — Mike Myers voices the grumpy ogre Shrek, who goes on a quest to rescue a princess, in this 2001 animated comedy. Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz also star. At 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Steel Magnolias” (PG-13) — A group of women friends support each other during challenging times in their lives. At 7 p.m. Tuesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “The Wizard of Oz” (PG) —A young woman is swept away from her Kansas farm to a magical land full of lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Judy Garland stars in this 1939 blockbuster. At 7 p.m. Wednesday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

ON STAGE “The Best of Sinatra.” National World War II Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. — Spenser Racca brings Ol’ Blue Eyes back with hits such as “Fly Me to

the Moon,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and “Come Fly With Me.” www.nationalww2museum.org. Tickets $29-$64. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. “Dos Coyotes.” Fortress of Lushington, 2215 Burgundy St. — Local playwright Kurt Arja Opprecht’s romantic comedy is about Carlos, the lone survivor of a catastrophic border crossing, and Piper, a woman trying to escape the American Dream. Tickets $10-$20. 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. “Flowers for Halie.” Southern Rep Theatre, 2541 Bayou Road — Troi Bechet wrote and starts in the show about Mahalia Jackson, queen of gospel and civil rights activist. www.southernrep.com. Tickets $25-$45. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. “The Henchman: A Shakespeare Story.” Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle — The NOLA Project stages a sequel to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” in which Jacob, the changeling boy learns he is the lost son of the king of India. www.nolaproject.com. Tickets $12-$28. 7 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and Sunday. “How To Kill A Diva.” Teatro Wego!, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego — Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the premiere of Glyn Bailey’s story of an insufferable soprano nearing the end of her career, a young rival, an old lover and the homicidal chorus of a failing opera house. Tickets $20-$35. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. “Le Grande Legrand.” Monkey Hill Bar, 6100 Magazine St. — The cabaret show starring Philip Melancon, Heidi Melancon and Hector Ventura features the works of the prolific French composer Michel Legrand. (504) 202-0986. Tickets $15. 7 p.m. Sunday. “The Pianist of Willesden Lane.” Le Petit Theatre, 616 St. Peter St. — Pianist Mona Golabek stars in the work about her mother, a piano prodigy who escaped the Nazis. Tickets $15-$55. 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. “The Queen of Bingo.” Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell — The comedy features two sisters who find excitement in bingo. www.cuttingedgetheater.com. Tickets $25-$30. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. “Run Away Girl: The Stage Play.” Loyola University New Orleans, Monroe Hall, Nunemaker Auditorium, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — Ayanna Molina wrote and stars in the one-woman show with music by Xavier Molina. Part of the Womanifest 10. www.truelovemovement.com. Tickets $25. 7 p.m. Friday. Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom. The Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St. — The burlesque show stars Trixie Minx and a cast of guests, with vocals by Romy Kaye and the Mercy Buckets. www.sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse. Tickets $20. 11 p.m. Friday. The Victory Belles. National World War II Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. — A female vocal trio reminiscent of The Andrews Sisters and other groups of the war era, sing a repertoire of 1940s and patriotic tunes. www.nationalww2museum. Tickets $25-$60. 12:45 p.m. Wednesday.

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PREVIEW Mink Stole BY WILL COVIELLO MINK STOLE, BORN NANCY STOLL, starred in many of John Waters’ films, including his earliest works and many of his cult classics. She played Connie Marble, a rival of Divine, in “Pink Flamingos.” She was Dottie Hinkle, the divorced neighbor harassed by Kathleen Turner, in “Serial Mom.” And she played Taffy Davenport, daughter of the notorious Dawn Davenport, in “Female Trouble.” Stole also has performed on stage, including as Trinket in a production of Tennessee Williams’ “The Mutilated” at the Contemporary Arts Center, and she’s released a couple of albums. Stole brings a cabaret show to AllWays Lounge & Theatre, where she’s accompanied by Harry Mayronne on piano and Dr. Sick. At 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, and 9 p.m. Friday, May 24 at AllWays Lounge & Theatre, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net. Tickets $20.

NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave. — Duncan Pace hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Sunday. St. Claude Comedy Hour. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — A stand-up show hosted by Clark Taylor features local veterans, up-and-comers, touring acts and surprise guests. 9:30 p.m. Friday. The Spontaneous Show. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave. — We Are Young Funny comedians present the stand-up comedy show and open mic in The Scrapyard. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Sunday Night Social Club. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — A different show each week features local talent from The New Movement. 7 p.m. Sunday. Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St. — Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday Night Special. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — A rotating comedy showcase features stand-up, sketch and improv comedy. 8 p.m. Thursday. The Wheel of Improv. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — The show aims to mash up “American Ninja Warrior,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” 8 p.m. Thursday.

ART OPENINGS A Gallery for Fine Photography, 241 Chartres St. — “From the Print Drawer” features 30 pigment prints by contemporary artist Mary McCartney, through Aug. 1; opening Thursday. New Orleans Photo Alliance, 1111 St. Mary St. — “Shadows in Ink,” a collaboration with photographs by Josephine Sacabo and text by NOCCA writing students Jillian Chatelain, Katherine Edwards, Maggie Malone, Kristian Palmer, Campbell Smith and Finn Yekple, through June 21; opening reception, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

MUSEUMS Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. — “Hinge Pictures: Eight Women Artists Occupy the Third Dimension” features work by women relating to European

modernism, through June 16. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St. — “The Baroness de Pontalba and the Rise of Jackson Square” is an exhibition about Don Andres Almonester and his daughter Baroness Micaela Pontalba, through October. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere, 751 Chartres St. — “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana” features Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; “Living With Hurricanes — Katrina and Beyond” has interactive displays and artifacts, ongoing. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park — The “Bondye: Between and Beyond” exhibit features sequined prayer flags by Tina Girouard with Haitian artists, through June 16; “Tim Duffy: Blue Muse” features 30 tintypes depicting folk musicians from across the South; “You are Here: A Brief History of Photography and Place” explores the relationship between photography and location, through July 28; “Paper Revolutions: French Drawings from the New Orleans Museum of Art,” tracing the politics of draftsmanship in the 18th and 19th centuries, through July 14. www.noma.org. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. — “Vernacular Voices SelfTaught, Outside and Visionary Art from the Permanent Collection,” through July 14; Margarita Barera, multi-media sculptural work, presented by the Center For Southern Craft and Design, through Sunday; “Piercing the Inner Wall: The Art of Dusti Bonge,” abstract expressionist work from throughout her life; through Sept. 8. www.ogdenmuseum.org. Tulane University, Jones Hall, 6801 Freret St. — “The Laurel Valley Plantation Photographs of Philip M. Denman” features 40 years of photographic documentation of the Thibodaux plantation, through June 14. Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St. “New Orleans Medley: Sounds of the City” explores diverse influences, cultures and musicians through history, through Aug. 4.

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Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St. — Laura Sanders and Kate Mason host an open-mic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Monday. Brown Improv. Waloo’s, 1300 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie — New Orleans’ longest-running comedy group performs. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St. — Vincent Zambon and Cyrus Cooper host a stand-up comedy show. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St. — Cassidy Henehan hosts a stand-up show. 10 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave. — 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, 229 Decatur St. — 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. — Frederick RedBean Plunkett hosts an open-mic stand-up show. 8 p.m. Thursday. Comedy Night in New Orleans. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — Comics from The New Movement perform. 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Comic Strip. Siberia Lounge, 2227 St. Claude Ave. — Chris Lane hosts the standup comedy open mic with burlesque interludes. 9:30 p.m. Monday. Crescent Fresh. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave. — Ted Orphan and Geoffrey Gauchet host the stand-up comedy open mic. Sign-up is at 7:30 p.m., the show is at 8 p.m. Thursday. Haeg and Butts Presents. Parleaux Beer Lab, 634 Lesseps St. — The weekly standup, improv and sketch show features local performers. www.parleauxbeerlab.com. 8 p.m. Sunday. “I’m Listening.” Voodoo Lounge, 718 N Rampart — Local and touring comedians offer an evening of comedy and self-exploration, with stand-up sets followed by pop psychoanalysis. Hosted by Isaac Kozell and Andrew Healan. Free admission. 9 p.m. Friday. Jeff D Comedy Cabaret. Oz, 800 Bourbon St. — The weekly showcase features comedy and drag with Geneva Joy, Carl Cahlua and guests. 10 p.m. Thursday. Lawrence P. Beron. Monkey Hill Bar, 6100 Magazine St. — The actor from “Treme” and “Sugar Queen” brings his stand-up. 7 p.m. Sunday Local Uproar. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave. — Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a stand-up comedy showcase with free food and ice cream. 8 p.m. Saturday. Memorial Day Comedy Mashup Tournament. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — Groups of comedians compete in hourly shows. www.comedynola.com. Tickets $10. 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Night Church. Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St. Bernard Ave. — Benjamin Hoffman and Paul Oswell host a stand-up show, and there’s free ice cream. 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT COUNTY OF RICHLAND COMPLAINT 2019-DR-40-3906 Lee Clinton Knuckles, Plaintiff, vs. Chykeeta Watson, Defendant. THE PLAINTIFF, COMPLAINING OF THE DEFENDANT, ALLEGES: 1.That the Plaintiff is a citizen and resident of the County of Richland, State of South Carolina, and has maintained said residency for more than one year prior to the filing of this action. 2.Upon information and belief, that the Defendant last known residence was the County of Cuyahoga, State of Ohio. 3.That the parties were never married, but are the parents of one child, to wit: C. K. K., YOB3/21/2007. 4.That the minor child lived exclusively with the Plaintiff since the Defendant abandoned theminor child in 2008. Since that time, the Defendant has not provided for any physical,emotional or financial support for the minor child. 5.That the Plaintiff is a fit and proper person to have sole custody of the minor child, andindeed, he and his family are the only stability that the child has ever know. 6.That the Plaintiff is informed and believes that he is entitled to an Order granting him solecustody of the minor child. 7.That the Plaintiff is informed and believes that the Defendant is a adult capable of providingsupport for the minor child. 8.That the Plaintiff is informed and believes that he is entitled to an award of child supportpursuant to the South Carolina Child Support Guidelines. 8.That the Plaintiff has been forced to file multiple actions for custody of the minor child, andhas made numerous attempts to locate and serve the Defendant, requiring him to expendmonies for attorney’s fees and costs.

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