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THU.-SUN. NOV. 8-11 | The New Orleans Opera Association’s program of French baroque music includes Jean-Philippe Rameau’s one-act operatic version of the mythological tale of a sculptor who falls in love with one of his statues and begs Venus to give it life. The work features dance by Marigny Opera Ballet. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Le Petit Theatre.

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‘La Resistance’ FRI.-SUN. NOV. 9-11 | Melange Dance Company premieres a work inspired by protests and the struggle for civil rights, the Stonewall riots, the women’s movement and environmental activism. At 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Contemporary Arts Center.

The InFringe Festival brings more than 40 alternative theater shows to Bywater and Faubourg Marigny venues Nov. 7-11

Lonesome Leash

BY WILL COVIELLO FRINGE FESTIVALS PRESENT A SMORGASBORD of comedies,

musicals, circus acts, puppetry and more, along with offbeat and risqué subjects and experimental approaches that foster a sense that anything goes. A glance at the New Orleans InFringe Festival’s show titles gives a good sense of the tantalizing subjects meant to draw audiences to more than 40 shows at a dozen Bywater and Faubourg Marigny venues Nov. 7-11. There’s the solo memoir piece “A Lady Does Not Scratch Her Crotch.” Spooky Le Strange & Her Billion Dollar Baby Dolls present the David Lynch-inspired “Twin Peeks: A Black Lodge vs. White Lodge Burlesque.” “Knifeslinging!” is a mock selfdefense tutorial. New York playwright Paul K. Smith’s “The Women of Paris: The Secrets of Mata Hari” looks at the Dutch exotic dancer convicted of spying for the Nazis, as well as other iconic women including fashion designer Coco Chanel, modern dancer Isadora Duncan and scientist Marie Curie. The InFringe Festival presents shows in a densely scheduled long weekend designed for binge-watching, with mostly hourlong shows beginning every couple of hours. Tickets to most shows cost $10, and discount ticket packages and weekend passes are available. There also is a slate of shows for children at Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos. Lists of shows and venues are posted on the festival website. Below are some of the shows by local and visiting performers. “Curie Me Away!” Though physicist Marie Curie became the first scientist to win two Nobel Prizes, she battled

sexism, lost her husband and scientific partner and worked with hazardous materials during a career full of important discoveries. Sadie Bowman of Minnesota’s Matheater writes and performs shows about scientists and mathematicians and “Curie Me Away!” is an upbeat and clever musical about Curie. 7 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at Mudlark Public Theatre, 1200 Port St. “Doctor Tanzler and the Girl Whose Name was Miracle.” The Mudlark Puppeteers’ rod and shadow puppet show recounts the strange but true story of Carl Tanzler, a radiology technologist masquerading as a doctor, who fell in love with a young woman with tuberculosis. After her death, he put her body in a mausoleum and began what he imagined as their relationship. 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday at Mudlark Public Theatre, 1200 Port St. “Knifeslinger!” Minnesota performer Jeremy Motz’s comedic solo piece mimics and mocks the machismo and paranoid fears of self-defense experts. 7 p.m. Friday and 9 p.m. Sunday at GrandPre’s, 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Saturday at Marcer Manor, 1000 N. Rampart St. “A Lady Does Not Scratch Her Crotch.” In New York performer Celeste Cahn’s solo piece, she recounts growing up in world overrun by Disney princesses and becoming aware of her body’s physical changes, with scenes mimicking “Beauty and the Beast.” 7 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday and 11 p.m. Friday at GrandPre’s, 834 N. Rampart St. “Operation #1: Living Without Memories.” Glenna Broderick of Fly

AshleyRose Bailey, Julie Dietz and Lauren Malara star in “Shakesbeer: Romeo and Juliet.”

Circus Space created the Circus Intelligence Agency to do dramatic shows featuring circus arts. In the group’s debut, the new resident of an apartment realizes two ethereal squatters lay claim to the space based on their memories in a show featuring trapeze and silk aerial work, clowning, physical comedy and musical accompaniment on harp. 9 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 7 p.m. Sunday at Happyland Theater, 3126 Burgundy St. “Shakesbeer: Romeo & Juliet.” Young love is usually complicated by excessive drinking, but in this streamlined version of the Bard’s tragedy turned into a drinking game, beer makes the story more fun. AshleyRose Bailey, Lauren Malara and Julie Dietz star in Goat in the Road Productions’ reprise of the show. Tickets include one beer. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. ThursdaySaturday and 7 p.m. Sunday at Parleaux Beer Lab, 634 Lesseps St. “Wow Wee2! Adventures of a Little Girl Killbot” New York’s Improvisational Repertory Theater Ensemble (IRTE) combines set characters and premises and improvised dialogue and stories. “Wow Wee2!” is a 1980s-style family sitcom set in a post-apocalyptic world, and the troubled teenager in the Truman family is Andie the Android. 11 p.m. Friday, 9 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday at The AllWays Lounge and Theatre, 2240 St. Claude Ave.

FRI.-SAT. NOV. 9-10 | Accordiondriven multi-instrumentalist Walt McClements (Why Are We Building Such a Big Ship?, Dark Dark Dark) returns to New Orleans on the heels of 2018 album “Delicate Art” on the recently launched queer DIY label Cruisin’ Records. He performs 8 p.m. Friday at Tigermen Den and 2 p.m. Saturday at Euclid Records.

Billy Strings SAT. NOV. 10 | With his fast and dexterous picking on September release “Turmoil & Tinfoil,” Billy Strings distinguishes himself as bluegrass music’s rising star as he also incorporates country and psychedelic influences. At 11 p.m. at d.b.a.

New Orleans’ Ladies Arm Wrestling SAT. NOV. 10 | After a decade of philanthropic arm wrestling competitions and performances, the crew is hosting its “final brawl,” with appearances from Napoleon Complex, Liberaunchy M Tajiri, Woody Shticks, Gayle King Kong and Dakota Crow and others, with guest judges and music from DJ Lunch$Money. Proceeds benefit the New Orleans Abortion Fund. 8 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

Wye Oak MON. NOV. 12 | On 2018’s “The Louder I Call, the Faster It Runs” (Merge Records), the sixth album from Jenn Wasner and Andy Stack as Wye Oak, the Baltimore duo scores big, sweeping moments with intimate folk and synth-pop arrangements. Thor & Friends opens at 9 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

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Attorney Matthew Coman presented an investigative report centered on Entergy’s paid actor controversy during a special City Council meeting last week.

Entergy New Orleans executives were revealed to have

known about the “astroturfing” campaign that paid actors to appear in front of the New Orleans City Council in support of a power plant Entergy wanted to build in New Orleans East. A council-commissioned investigation of the affair contradicted Entergy’s earlier denials of knowledge and included text messages from then-CEO Charles Rice asking how many actors had been hired, saying, “This is war.”

Parking Management Services Inc. and Valet Management Services Inc., two valet parking companies headquartered in New Orleans, were found in violation of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for overtime qualifications. Damages were owed to 811 employees in 15 states in the amount of $97,869, as well as $133,815 in civil penalties.

COUNCIL SLAMS ENTERGY AFTER DAMNING REPORT A lengthy report — the culmination of a monthslong investigation into the use of paid actors who spoke in support of Entergy New Orleans’ plans for a gas-fired plant in New Orleans East — revealed that “Entergy knew or should have known” that the utility had hired them as part of an “astroturfing” campaign. Entergy claimed it didn’t know that the publicity firm it contracted to garner “grassroots” support for the project was paying actors to appear at public hearings in front of the New Orleans City Council. Following a resolution passed Oct. 31, the City Council now is considering a $5 million sanction against the utility, along with several accountability measures, including ethics training. Council members want to ensure that the fine isn’t merely passed on to ratepayers. That $5 million, roughly 10 percent of Entergy’s profit from the last year, would represent the largest fine ever imposed by the City Council. At least two council members — Council President Jason Williams and District D Councilman Jared Brossett, both of whom sat on the last City Council and voted for the new plant — said they could be open to a “revote” on the power plant in light of the compromised public hearing process. The report shows that executives at the utility viewed the debate over the plant as a “war” with the public, one worth spending thousands of dollars fighting. The report doesn’t explicitly conclude that Entergy executives (including former Entergy New Orleans CEO Charles Rice, who stepped down in August amid investigations) knew that their increased demands for supporters meant that those supporters would be paid. However, it’s clear the firm Entergy had hired to gin up public support sent quotes outlining the costs for bringing supporters to meetings. Entergy hired Hawthorn Group, which in turn hired Crowds on Demand, which supplied the actors. Rice told investigators he “wouldn’t anticipate nor contemplate that they would go out and hire a third party to pay people to show up at the meeting.” The City Council now will begin collecting public comment through November before it drafts a motion to levy the sanctions against Entergy. PAGE 8

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Cantrell budget eliminates some traffic cams, calls for installation of more surveillance cams Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s first citywide budget calls for the elimination of 20 traffic cameras in 2019, stripping down the network of red-light cameras at intersections throughout the city to 11. The budget also proposes installing more than 100 surveillance cameras, 10 in each New Orleans City Council district as well as 71 along the Lafitte Greenway. Those cameras would feed into the city’s Real-Time Crime Center, the law enforcement hub at the edge of the French Quarter that is accessed by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), Louisiana State Police and other state and federal agencies. The budget also proposes 60 additional license plate reader cameras. The New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation’s SafeCam NOLA program, which allows residents to register their cameras with NOPD, recently launched its “platinum” program that connects cameras to the Real-Time Crime Center. The program debuted in October, and its public launch is among 2019 budget priorities with the city’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, along with the other surveillance camera expansions. Cantrell plans to “phase out” 20 of 31 traffic cameras that aren’t within school zones, and the administration will eliminate camera enforcement in school zones outside school hours. There are about 80 school zone cameras throughout the city. New Orleans CAO Gilbert Montano says the city could expect to see a drop of $4 to $6 million from the loss of that camera ticket revenue. In June, the City Council renamed the newly installed cameras “Quality and Neighborhood Safety Cameras,” and Cantrell’s recently launched CleanUpNOLA program plans to install 10 surveillance cameras in several “repetitive illegal dumping locations that the [Department of Sanitation] identified,” a City Hall spokesperson told Gambit last month. That funding request is reflected in the 2019 budget, they said. Removing traffic cameras likely will put more law enforcement on the streets, Cantrell said. NOPD’s budget outline also includes “Third Party Traffic Management to relieve burden from patrol officers having to arrive for minor accidents.” Cantrell said this initiative does not involve hiring a third-party vendor but rather changing NOPD policy to direct officers who write traffic tickets to code them to state statutes

rather than city ordinances, where appropriate, so that the tickets will generate increased fines.

Young Greatness, New Orleans-born rapper, killed at 34

Rapper Young Greatness, born Theodore Jones, was killed in a shooting outside the Waffle House on Elysian Fields Avenue the in the early morning hours of Oct. 29. He was 34. Dozens of fans, friends and family held a memorial balloon release on Oct. 30 on Claiborne Avenue. Jones was born and raised in New Orleans, where he grew up in the St. Bernard housing project. He moved to Houston following Hurricane Katrina and the levee failures (then dodged the Louisiana National Guard while sneaking back into Louisiana to grab his recording gear) and split time in New Orleans and Atlanta when not on the road. With his signature melodic, auto-tuned vocal style, he remained on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for several weeks in 2016 with his viral single “Moolah.” He followed the hit single with the mixtape “I Tried To Tell Em 2,” appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” was on the shortlist for XXL Magazine’s Freshman list and signed with Cash Money Records for a forthcoming release. “Life for me was no different than any other black young male growing up in the ghetto,” he told Gambit in 2016. “You’re going to be facing adversity, you’re going to be facing hard times. It’s just about what you make of it. I made the most of it.”

Library offers free passes to World War II Museum Got a library card? You’ve got a pass to the World War II Museum. The museum is the latest to join the New Orleans Public Library’s (NOPL) Museum Partner Pass Program, which allows cardholders to “check out” admission passes to The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Longue Vue House & Gardens and the Southern Food & Beverage Museum. Each of NOPL’s 15 locations has one World War II Museum pass available for a two-week checkout, and each pass admits up to two adults and four children. To check out a pass, go to any library branch or visit the NOPL website (www.nolalibrary.org).

Park millage may now include City Park, NORDC Voters will decide whether money collected by the city’s parks should

Rapper Young Greatness, born Theodore Jones, was killed in a shooting outside the Waffle House on Elysian Fields Avenue Oct. 29. He was 34.

be better shared among them in a four-way split rededication of an existing millage. The New Orleans City Council approved a motion Nov. 1 that would put to a vote the reallocation of an existing millage with City Park, Audubon Park, New Orleans Parks and Parkways and the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission. The move also would put the separate parks and recreation departments into a more cohesive “parks and recreation” alignment, which is recommended under the city’s Master Plan. The new alignment also would mean City Park gets a cut of city funds for the first time; City Park would get more than $2 million from its .61-mill share if voters approve the renewal. The proposed adjustments reduce Audubon to $6.6 million (1.95 mills, down from 3.31 mills); increase NORDC to $4.95 million (from 1.5 to 1.95 mills); and boost Parks and Parkways by more than $6 million via 1.8 mills. District C Councilwoman Kristin Gisleson Palmer told representatives from the parks and agencies that the millage rededication is a “first step,” but that it’s incumbent on the boards to be “reflective of our city,” not just racially and socioeconomically but also geographically, especially when those entities assume public dollars. Palmer said Audubon and City Park boards do not reflect that. The millage adjustment is not a tax increase; it will be on the May 4, 2019 municipal general ballot.

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City Council President Jason Williams and Vice President Helena Moreno listen during a council meeting about an investigative report centered on Entergy’s astroturfing controversy Oct. 31. IT’S AN ETERNAL AXIOM: The

coverup is always worse than the underlying crime. The “crime,” in this case, was Entergy New Orleans (ENO) authorizing the use of paid actors to pack the New Orleans City Council chamber during public hearings on a proposed natural gas-fired power plant in New Orleans East. The scheme was supposed to show significant public support for the proposed plant. When it was exposed by The Lens, Entergy denied knowing that its consultants had done precisely what ENO executives had explicitly approved. An investigative report commissioned by the council found text messages from ENO brass showing then-CEO Charles Rice approved the plan and even encouraged its expansion — though Entergy claims it didn’t know the actors would be paid. Investigators concluded the company knew or should have known about the plan to “astroturf” council hearings with paid actors reciting talking points. The dripdrip-drip of revelations about what Entergy knew, and when, resulted in a special Oct. 31 council hearing, at which the current council was confronted by angry constituents. At the special meeting, the council fined ENO $5 million, approximately 10 percent of its profits from last year, which the council insisted could not be passed on to ratepayers. Moreover, the two members of the previous council who had voted for the plant — President Jason Williams and District D Councilman Jared Brossett — left the door open to reconsidering that vote. “I believed the vote was necessary based on evidence from our experts, plain and simple,” Brossett said. “After the

meeting today and many months of discussion and debate, I too am open to revoting on this matter.” Council Utilities Committee Chair Helena Moreno, who was not on the council when the plant was approved, said, “The people of New Orleans have been mistreated and betrayed; they have been lied to and marginalized” — but she stopped short of calling for another vote. The council also approved a second resolution calling for a “prudency” investigation into Entergy’s frequent outages. Just one day earlier, 13,000 businesses and residents across the city lost power on a sunny day. Prudency hearings are a major source of leverage for utility regulators, and the council is right to use this “big stick” to bring ENO to heel. ENO executives have no one to blame but themselves for the utility’s current troubles. Paying actors to show up at a public hearing was a particularly dumb move, considering council approval of the plant was a foregone conclusion. Now that ENO has been caught not only astroturfing but also lying about it, the blunder is also going to be costly. That’s as it should be. As for the plant, Brossett accurately noted that the council’s own experts recommended building a generating station about half the size of what ENO originally proposed. When finished, it will supplement needed upgrades to ENO’s dilapidated distribution system, the deterioration of which has caused many outages. Entergy has 30 days to contest the $5 million fine. Given its ham-fisted moves in recent months, the company would do well to just pay up, lest continued public outrage cause the council to go even further.

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IT’S BUDGET SEASON AT CITY HALL. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell submitted her first annual spending plan on Nov. 1 — the deadline imposed by the City Charter. City Council members now have until Dec. 1 to review, revise and adopt a 2019 budget. Budgets reflect politicians’ priorities. For Cantrell, that means public safety, infrastructure, pay raises for most city employees and fewer red light cameras. Among the highlights: • A total operating budget of $698.2 million — about $36 million (just over 5 percent) more than the city will spend this year. The additional $36 million represents new

revenue, according to Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montano, who said it will come from increased sales and property tax collections and other sources.

• Reducing the number of red

light cameras located outside school zones from 31 to 11. About 80 traffic cameras will remain active in school zones, but they will operate only during the four hours a day that reduced speeds are required. The 11 red light cameras that will remain — Cantrell has not revealed their locations — are generating the most revenue, which indicates they are located at intersections where drivers frequently run stoplights. Overall, reducing the number of traffic cameras could

reduce city revenue by up to $6 million.

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City budget is Cantrell’s first big challenge

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• Giving more than 2,000 city workers, including firefighters, a 10 percent pay hike, which will cost about $6.9 million a year. City employees who got raises last year — including police officers — will not get pay hikes in 2019.

• While cops won’t get a pay hike, NOPD will see a budget hike of about $8.1 million. Most of that will pay for raises given last year.

• Infrastructure spending will increase, but not in the Department of Public Works (which concerns some council members, who want to see more spent on street repairs). Cantrell noted that the budget for public works got a major boost last year; she proposes keeping it at that higher level. Meanwhile, spending will increase for sanitation, blight reduction and the homeless.

When budget hearings begin Nov. 9, council members will notice that the administration wants to make significant changes to the way the city treats unspent money from prior years and how it pays for some equipment. During the Mitch Landrieu years, the council and the mayor built up an unspent fund balance of $27.5 million — in addition to the $30

million in the city’s so-called rainy-day fund. Cantrell proposes to spend $12 million of the fund balance, but not touch the rainy day fund. Montano says he will add $3 million to the rainy day fund and tap the reserve fund throughout the year as needed, because “services must be provided all year long.” Cantrell also wants to buy certain equipment such as vehicles and radios using capital funds instead of the operating budget. Capital funds are typically borrowed and repaid over long periods of time — often much longer than equipment lasts. That could become a sticking point. In many ways, the budget has been Cantrell’s first big challenge. Depending on how the council treats her spending plan, we’ll know if she’s still in her honeymoon period come Dec. 1.

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The 9-foot-tall statue of Sir Winston Churchill, the British prime minister during World War II, was unveiled at that spot between the Hilton New Orleans Riverside and the World Trade Center in November 1977, soon after the Hilton opened. The traffic circle there was dedicated as British Plaza. Both the statue and plaza were gifts of the hotel’s developers, including James “Jimmy” Coleman Jr., the honorary British consul for Louisiana at the time. “Our commitment of $600,000 for British [Plaza] is our way of saying to New Orleans that we appreciate the enthusiastic encouragement we received in our efforts to revitalize the glorious and historic riverfront,” Coleman told The Times-Picayune. The bronze statue depicting Churchill with his right hand leaning on a cane and his left hand raised in a victory salute is the work of British artist Ivor Roberts-Jones, who also created the statue of Churchill that stands in front of Parliament in London.

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The Winston Churchill statue on British Plaza by the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel.

Lady Mary Soames, the youngest of Churchill’s five children, visited New Orleans for the 1977 statue unveiling. According to a Nov. 20, 1977 article in The Times-Picayune, she told the crowd how proud she was that her father “was chosen to be a symbol of the bond between our two countries and of the mutual passionate love of freedom.”

BLAKEVIEW IN HONOR OF THE OAK STREET PO-BOY FESTIVAL Nov. 11, we take a look at the history of three of the oldest purveyors of the local sandwich. One po-boy landmark, Parkway Bakery and Tavern in Mid-City, was founded by Charles Goering Sr. in 1911. Henry Timothy Sr. and his sons Jake and Henry Jr. (known as Bubby) bought the bakery in 1922 and began selling po-boys soon after. Parkway became popular at lunchtime for workers at the nearby American Can Company. When it closed in the 1990s, the bakery’s business suffered and it closed in 1995. Jay Nix, who lived next door to the bakery, bought and renovated the building, reopening it in 2003. His nephew Justin Kennedy later joined him as general manager. Parkway was heavily damaged by the levee failures following Hurricane Katrina but was rebuilt and famously hosted President Barack Obama and his family during a visit to the city for Katrina’s fifth anniversary. Peter and Sophie Domilise originally opened a neighborhood bar on Annunciation Street around 1918. It became a sandwich spot a few years later and hit its stride once son Sam and his wife Dorothy took over in 1947. “Miss Dot,” as Dorothy was better known, died in 2013 after working more than 65 years at the restaurant. “My customers are my family,” she told The Times-Picayune in 2000. “I have people who came in as youngsters, then I see them come in after they’ve been married. They come in with their children, then they come in with their children’s children.” Although its menu includes more than just po-boys, Mother’s Restaurant has served po-boys from its Poydras Street location for 80 years. It was opened by Simon and Mary “Mother” Landry but was sold to Jerry and John Amato in 1986. Two of the restaurant’s sandwiches, the Ferdi (a roast beef and ham po-boy) and the Ralph (the same sandwich, but with cheese), are named after longtime customers.

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TINASHE BLANCHET, 39

Cultural historian and co-owner of Know NOLA Tours

founder, lead learner, The Learning Laboratory New Orleans; principal consultant at Blanchet & Associates

www.knownolatours.com, @KnowNolaTours WHEN MALIK BARTHOLOMEW COFOUNDED HIS TOUR COMPANY two years ago, he had in mind an African proverb: “Until the lion has his own storyteller, the story will always glorify the hunter.” With that in mind, he began conducting tours of Treme and the French Quarter from the perspective of the African diaspora, as well as women’s and queer history. “every street you step on in New orleans has a story,” he says. “Putting all that history into a short story is really difficult.” Bartholomew, a historian and photographer, also is lead docent at Brandan “BMike” odums’ Studio Be and gives tours there. odums is “very conscious of people getting the story and not just the beauty of the art,” he says. For 10 years, Bartholomew also has been the evening access services manager at the Will W. Alexander Library at Dillard University, and more recently he’s co-hosted “The Misbelief,” a Saturday night show on WBoK-1230 AM he says is “aimed at millennials. We discuss local city politics, local events and play only music by local artists.” — KevIN ALLMAN

learnlabnola.org www.facebook.com/ learnlabnola Twitter & Instagram: @learnlabnola AT AGE 13, TINASHE BLANCHET SAYS HER LIFE WAS “TURNED AROUND” when she was taken in by a foster mother who worked as a teacher. “I know firsthand how great educators can positively impact young people,” she says. Blanchet entered the teaching profession herself before founding The Learning Laboratory of New orleans, which brings high-quality, low-cost, nontraditional educational programming to the community through after-school programs, summer camps and weekend activities. The organization also provides free professional development for teachers and collaborates with local universities to involve student volunteers. She also works as a consultant for Blanchet & Associates. “I do consulting and I train teachers,” she says. “I travel all around the country. Next week I’ll be training more than 150 teachers in six cities.” PAGe 14

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Her goals are to develop new programs, including one to help foster children learn about independent living, and to continue her career while raising three children as a single mother. “Working with children, adolescents and young adults is both a great honor and a serious responsibility,” she says. — SArAH rAvITS

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WORKING FOR A NONPROFIT AGENCY THAT PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES and information to people with disabilities and senior citizens, Melanie Bray, an attorney at The Advocacy Center, says she always wanted to do something that helps people. While attending Loyola University College of Law, she was inspired when professor Bill Quigley helped steer her toward social justice legal work. “That became my passion,” she says. Her career offers plenty of challenges. “encountering so many people who have been forgotten or are actively pushed to the side in our society can be a heavy burden,” she says. “(It’s) difficult to know there are limits to what I can do and how I can help,” she says. However, helping give people a voice and including them in society renews her passion. Bray’s goals include continuing to “help as many people as I can. … I want my work to mean something and be in service of others.” — SArAH rAvITS

Director of policy and advocacy, New Pathways New Orleans

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A COUPLE MONTHS AFTER MOVING TO NEW ORLEANS IN 2013, Connor DeLoach made his first truck delivery to help eliminate “food deserts” that prevent communities from accessing fresh foods and to address food insecurity that can impact people’s health. After launching in Central City, New orleans east and the Lower 9th Ward, Top Box Foods expanded to area “hubs” at churches and community groups that act as distribution points for buying the company’s fruits, vegetables and other foods. DeLoach also wants to dispel the idea that “people aren’t interested in eating produce,” he says. “It’s clear there’s a need and demand.” The program also works with the city’s recently launched Healthy Corner Store Collaborative to help corner stores stock produce. It started working with five stores and will begin stocking another five stores in the coming year. Top Box now has four full-time employees, and DeLoach hopes to expand through Liberty’s Kitchen and begin offering affordable prepared meals. “I wanted to … be part of a community, not just someone who gets something going and leaves,” he says. — ALeX WooDWArD

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KLASSI R. DUNCAN, 38 Director, Women’s Business Resource Center and Contractor’s Resource Center, Urban League of Louisiana

WHILE GROWING UP IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA, John Fallon enjoyed fishing, crabbing and exploring the waterways of the mid-Atlantic and areas of Long Island, where he had relatives. After graduating from Duquesne University, Fallon joined AmeriCorps, and in the year following Hurricane Katrina he worked on school projects and rebuilding in Baton rouge and New orleans. After settling in New orleans, he began volunteering at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and eventually joined its animal husbandry department. In 2011, he became part of a committee focused on fostering sustainable fisheries, and a year later, when it evolved into Audubon G.U.L.F., he was chosen as its director. Though he has worked on projects from Brownsville, Texas to Key West, Florida and worked with fishermen and chefs about preserving fisheries and managing natural resources, he says there’s a misconception about his job. “People think I go fishing every day,” he says. “I actually sit at a desk and read a lot of policy.” At Audubon G.U.L.F., he’s beginning a project to reduce single-use plastic pollution in the Gulf of Mexico. When not at his desk, he’s a dance captain for the 610 Stompers and enjoys showing his moves to edwin Starr’s “Twenty-Five Miles.” — WILL CovIeLLo

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CONNOR DELOACH , 25 Executive director and co-founder, Top Box Foods

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UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF KLASSI R. DUNCAN, the Women’s Business resource Center was awarded the 2017 Women’s Business Champion Award by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Louisiana District office for its work in promoting women-owned small businesses in the region. “I work hard to provide programming and initiatives that support small businesses in our community,” she says. Duncan also contributes to the community through board service. Currently she serves as chair of development on the board of the Homer A. Plessy Community School. She also serves as chair of programs for the National Association of Women Business owners — New orleans Chapter. She hopes to continue this line of work and develop national and global programs that advance women and minority-owned businesses. — SArAH rAvITS

JOHN FALLON, 34 Director of coastal conservation and sustainability initiatives, Audubon G.U.L.F.

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JENNIFER COCO, 33

INFORMED BY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE — INCLUDING WATCHING HER MOTHER PUT HERSELF THROUGH SCHOOL — Jennifer Coco says she’s had a lifelong passion for education and educational equity. She was drawn to public education as a calling but ultimately decided to attend law school after college. While in law school, Coco spent a summer working in the legal department of Chicago Public Schools. “I learned that as an attorney, I could devote my career to practicing education law and policy,” she says. As director of policy and advocacy at New Pathways New orleans, Coco is energized by the organization’s mission to build alignments among stakeholders by increasing their understanding of existing programs and needs. She also looks forward to transforming special education, mental and behavioral health and juvenile justice programs through existing programs as well as establishing new ones. Her professional goals are to help build a New orleans where “all youth and families, regardless of birth, race, class, disability or gender, have equal access to educational opportunities.” — SArAH rAvITS

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DANION GREEN, 19 DEVIN ESPADRON, 20 Chief executive officer, Element Beverage Co. DEVIN ESPADRON AND DANION GREEN WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL AT ST. AUGUSTINE when they developed their business venture, Element Beverage Co., known for its signature pineapple lemonade. (The duo will launch two new flavors this month.) Element uses all-natural ingredients and pure cane sugar and doesn’t have preservatives. Made in Lafayette, the drink can be found in local grocery stores, including Canseco’s Markets, as well as restaurants including Manchu Food Store and Chinese Kitchen and at various downtown hotels. “A desire to be a successful entrepreneur brought me into this field,” Green says. “I wanted to be my own boss and make my own decisions, because the best way to predict the future is to create it.”

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Instagram : @drinkelement Twitter & Facebook: @drinkelement1 www.drinkelement.us Espadron, who also is a musician, says he was inspired by Steve Jobs and Jay-Z. A trip to a Coca-Cola plant in high school solidified his interest in making beverages. The young duo is in talks to do partnerships with Coca-Cola and Nike. “I want to be the first African-American nonalcoholic partner with CocaCola,” Espadron says. The two also plan to expand their careers as they get older: Espadron wants to sign a record deal with a major label, and Green thinks he might have a future in real estate and venture capitalism. In the meantime, they frequently return to their alma mater to inspire high school students and discuss goal-setting. — SARAH RAVITS

GITI FARUDI, 36 Department chair, Department of Languages and lecturer of Spanish at Xavier University

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ORIGINALLY FROM WEST VIRGINIA, GITI FARUDI GREW UP FASCINATED BY LANGUAGE. She studied in Spain, Mexico and Cuba, and fell in love with the Spanish-speaking world. Farudi relocated to New Orleans in 2010, and as the youngest Xavier department chair in recent history, she has been instrumental in fighting against the weakening of language requirements while increasing the number of minors in foreign languages.

FROM AN EARLY AGE GROWING UP IN TIOGA, LOUISIANA, LAURA FINN REALIZED SHE WANTED TO BE A SCIENTIST. She graduated from LSU School of Medicine and later specialized in blood cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma. Finn is the first woman to direct Ochsner’s Hematology, Cellular Therapy and Bone Marrow Transplant Program and is the hematology chair of Ochsner’s Precision Cancer Therapies Program. “Although my work is extremely inspiring, I struggle with how slow the science can be with new discoveries and trying to find cures that maintain patients’ quality of life,” she says. “That’s the hardest part of my work, but I continue to believe that we are making great strides in cancer treatment and research.” Finn lives in Lake Terrace with her partner, two cats and a dog. “My ultimate goal,” she says,” is to promote research at the Oschner Cancer Center so that they are a leader in the field of blood cancers.” — HOLLY HOBBS

TRIVIA FRAZIER-WILTZ, 34 President and CEO, Obatala Sciences Inc.

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(program) in Cuba.” Farudi is working to close the language gap in historically black colleges and universities, particularly in the area of study abroad programs “so that all students have the chance to be globally minded and culturally competent,” she says. — HOLLY HOBBS

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IT WAS DURING TRIVIA FRAZIER-WILTZ’S TIME AT ST. MARY’S ACADEMY that she realized she wanted a career that allowed her to stay in New Orleans and do meaningful work in her community. A bachelor’s degree from Dillard University and a doctorate from Tulane University led to her specialization in biomedical tissue engineering. Frazier-Wiltz’s company, Obatala Sciences, works to model human fat for research and drug testing to help solve the obesity epidemic while increasing diversity in existing modeling. “Having diverse populations involved in modeling is something that should be routinely done anyway, because the more diversity that we have, the more information we can gain in order to develop better drugs that reduce the numbers of deaths from obesity and diabetes,” she says. In addition to teaching at Dillard and Tulane universities and Delgado Community College, Frazier-Wiltz and her husband, a St. Augustine High School graduate, recently welcomed their third child. — HOLLY HOBBS PAGE 19

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www.annglaviano.com Twitter & Instagram: @annglaviano www.facebook.com/heatwavenola A NEW ORLEANS NATIVE, ANN GLAVIANO CREATES IN MULTIPLE ARTISTIC MEDIA, working to maintain her progressive vision through creative writing, dance, choreography and DJing. After earning a bachelor’s degree in English from Louisiana State University and a master of fine arts degree from Ohio State University, Glaviano returned to New Orleans, where she has operated the HEATWAVE! Saturday night dance party at locations throughout the city since 2013, playing vinyl records from 1957-1974. Glaviano’s short story, “Come On, Silver,” recently was included in “Best American Short Stories 2018,” edited by Roxane Gay. Her classical and contemporary dancing has seen success as well, and she was chosen to choreograph for “The First,” a TV show produced by Hulu in 2018. “All the things I do are very disparate, but they’re all art things,” she says. “I’ve always been interested in creating and making up stories.” Glaviano currently is writing a novel. — HOLLY HOBBS

EVERETT HENDERSON, 39

FOLLOWING GRADUATION FROM TULANE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL IN 2005 with an eye toward civil rights and social justice, Cashauna Hill dove into housing discrimination cases. “After learning about the history of fair housing laws and what they’re designed to do, at that point I was able to really connect that the ongoing inequities present in America have their roots in racist housing policy and residential segregation,” she says. As executive director of the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, Hill also has witnessed the city’s affordable housing crisis, and her group will return to the Louisiana Legislature in 2019 to fight for better tenant protections. Among its 2018 victories was creating stronger security deposit protections for renters, “ensuring that eviction isn’t just a symptom of poverty but one of the root causes of poverty,” she says. “As we think about economic justice and racial justice with fair housing work, we certainly want to expand on that victory to level the playing field for tenants.” — ALEX WOODWARD

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JACQUES P. HEBERT, 33 Communications director, Audubon Louisiana/Restore the Mississippi Delta Coalition

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EVERETT HENDERSON BECAME INTERESTED IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT for the “stability, the pay, the demand and the entrepreneurial potential,” he says. Keeping up with new technologies and frameworks — and figuring out which ones are worth his time — are among the challenges he faces as a software engineer at Smashing Boxes. Teaching himself how to build a mobile app from the ground up is one of his proudest accomplishments. He also launched La School Finder, a first-of-its-kind (in New Orleans) online portal that allows parents to compare public schools’ academic performance and extracurricular activities side-by-side in order to choose the right schools for their children. This online portal “helped countless New Orleans parents navigate the city’s new — and often confusing — school choice model” following Hurricane Katrina, he says. He also is a volunteer meditation and mindfulness teacher at Project Peaceful Warrior for elementary school children, and he recommends people “integrate meditation into your daily life.” — SARAH RAVITS

CASHAUNA HILL, 38 Executive director, Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center

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JACQUES HEBERT, ORIGINALLY FROM BRAITHWAITE, ATTENDED DARTMOUTH COLLEGE and began a career as a communications professional in San Francisco. “It wasn’t until Hurricane Katrina, which forced my family out of our home that we had been in for generations, that I started getting very interested in land loss,” Hebert says. “And becoming more knowledgeable in Louisiana history and our environment and how it has changed so drastically in such a short time. … I decided I wanted to come back and assist. And even though I love our environment, I’m coming to this work from a more human angle, trying to preserve our culture for generations to come.” Hebert has brought his skills of innovation, technology, family history and creative storytelling to his work as communications director for Restore the Mississippi River Delta coalition, doing his part in the fight for coastal preservation and the protection of Louisiana’a environment and culture. — HOLLY HOBBS

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www.facebook.com/ genevajoy Instagram: @genevajoy A NATIVE OF PHILADELPHIA, GENEVA JOY HUGHES, WHO PERFORMS AS GENEVA JOY, moved to New Orleans three years ago and put her stage chops to work as a host at Bourbon Cowboy. “I auditioned for the company,” she says. “I didn’t think they’d put me in a country bar. I only know two country songs.” After years working all sorts of jobs and performing at open mics, she’s focusing on her standup comedy work and spinning off ideas, including a card game called “Cuffing Season,” based on a monthly speed dating event she co-hosts. She’s also the founder of the Black Girl Giggles Comedy Festival. Last year before Essence Festival, she asked several comedians if she and fellow black women comedians could take over their open mics during the July 4th weekend. Through word of mouth and social media, the shows drew large crowds and the Giggles group did it again in 2018. Joy currently is a regular performer at Young Funny Present The Spontaneous Show on Tuesdays at Bar Redux, Jeff D’s Comedy Cabaret on Thursday nights at Oz and performs at other weekly shows. She also is working on a short film project. — WILL COVIELLO

LANA M. JOSEPH, 31

MIA KACMARCIK-SANDERS’ PRACTICE AS A SOCIAL WORKER spans the private and public sectors, but her job as founder of the opioid addiction rehabilitation program at St. Cecilia is notable because the program is the first (and until recently, the only) in the state. The treatment combines medication with outpatient behavioral therapy. “What we needed was what was available to people who could afford treatment — for that population in need that could not afford it,” says Kacmarcik-Sanders, adding this type of private care can cost $1,100 to $1,800 a month. Between the grant that funds the program and clients’ insurance, these services are provided at little to no cost to the client. “The goal is to expand the number of clinics we’re in to 10 or 11 centers … and to expand and reach other parishes,” she says. Clients come to the Bywater clinic from as far away as Pearl River, Mississippi, she says, but transportation is a significant barrier for many. — KATHERINE M. JOHNSON

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CHASITY HUNTER, 19 Eco-activist, intern, Water Leadership Institute

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AS A CHILD, LANA M. JOSEPH SUFFERED FROM SPEECH AND HEARING DISORDERS and did not receive early intervention. As a result, she was bullied and faced “decreased confidence and social isolation,” she says. At age 12 she began speech therapy services through Jefferson Parish. “It only took three months of therapy to foster improvement for a problem I suffered with for over eight years,” she says. Determined to help children in a similar position, she vowed to provide medical services for the hearing impaired. Her company, High Level Speech & Hearing Center, has helped over 20,000 people in the Greater New Orleans area gain access to speech and hearing health care. “With these numbers, we are not only making a life-changing impact on individuals and families, but also bringing citywide awareness to the existence and importance” of these issues, she says. Her goals include making a “world-changing impact” with her work and to continue helping people with these conditions obtain a better quality of life. — SARAH RAVITS

MIA KACMARCIK-SANDERS, 38 Licensed clinical social worker, substance abuse care manager, Daughters of Charity’s St. Cecilia Center

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GENEVA JOY HUGHES, 38

CHASITY HUNTER, ORIGINALLY FROM MID-CITY, GREW UP EXPERIENCING FLOODING FIRSTHAND, first from Hurricane Katrina and the levee failures, followed by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, and began to be interested in racial justice and water-related issues. “I wanted to know where the water goes after it goes down a storm drain,” she says. “I wanted to understand the entire system of water.” As a poet and student at the University of New Orleans, Hunter collaborated on a short documentary called “Station 15,” airing on PBS, about New Orleans’ drainage system. The Historic New Orleans Collection profiled her for an article called “The 19Year Old Who Questioned New Orleans’ Drainage System.” Hunter has been featured on multiple panels, advocating for young people to understand their water system and the realities of climate change. “I want to finish a collection of poetry this year,” she says. “Ultimately I’d like to have a gallery and be able to curate art and have a hub for artists to connect with each other.” — HOLLY HOBBS

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MWENDE ‘FREEQUENCY’ KATWIWA, 27 Lead organizer, New Orleans Youth Poetry Festival; community organizing specialist, Women With a Vision (WWAV)

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MWENDE KATWIWA IS THE REIGNING Women of the World Poetry Slam champion, but working with kids is her true passion. “I work with young people as part of my vision of creating a world that we want to live in,” Katwiwa says. “[My interest in activism] developed when I was a young person, which is why I think it’s a critical time to intervene … to help shape the trajectory of (young people’s) lives.” Katwiwa’s work with youth takes many shapes, from poetry and spoken word workshops to founding Young Women With a Vision, a subsidiary of WWAV (a social justice nonprofit), which provides early intervention resources to young women to stop the domestic violence, incarceration and generational poverty that many of WWAV’s clients experience. The program just celebrated its two-year anniversary. Katwiwa plans to continue strengthening the foundation of the organizations she’s involved in and is writing the follow-up to her 2015 book “Becoming//Black.” — KATHERINE M. JOHNSON

JEANNE LUNA, 28 STEPHEN LUNA, 28 Co-owners, Luna Botanicals

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MARRERO NATIVE SHAWN MONTGOMERY got a bachelor’s degree in mass communications at Tennessee State University — with a minor in Arabic. At 21, she received a scholarship to study in Cairo, which she calls “the most amazing experience of my life. Going abroad so young gives you a sense of how lucky you are in America. Poor in America and poor in a different country are totally different things.” At 25, Montgomery went to work for The Landing at Behrman Place Retirement Community, which had an occupancy rate of 62 percent. At the end of her first year, it was 100 percent. Caring for seniors is “the thing that makes me tick,” she says. “You get to work with living American history. These people have so much wisdom to share.” Montgomery also has dabbled in Hollywood South, appearing in the Seth Rogen movie “This is the End” and a Red Hot Chili Peppers video, as well as modeling at New Orleans Executive director, Fashion Week — “and I’m only 5’5” The Landing at and doing runway shows,” she says. Behrman Place “I’m not going to say no to anyRetirement Community thing.” — KEVIN ALLMAN

SHAWN MONTGOMERY, 29

NEW JERSEY NATIVE TEDDY NATHAN moved to New Orleans in 2006 to attend Tulane University. “I fell in love with the city,” Executive director/co-founder, he says, “so it wasn’t a NetWork Volunteers question of whether I would stay, it was only a question www.networkvolunteers.org of what I’d be doing.” Instagram: @networkvolunteers A mayoral fellowship in Mitch Landrieu’s office and a full-time position at Tulane’s Center for Public Service led him to co-found and serve as executive director of NetWork Volunteers, a local nonprofit opened in 2014 that connects volunteers with New Orleans nonprofits that need support. NetWork Volunteers has served more than 90 nonprofits in the New Orleans area. “The nonprofit sector in New Orleans has so much potential to go much further with increasing support from working volunteers,” he says. “I hope to help see how we can keep building, growing and supporting our local nonprofits so they can do their best work.” — HOLLY HOBBS

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ORIGINALLY FROM A RURAL AREA outside Rayne, Louisiana, Jeanne Luna moved to New Orleans in 2014. She first worked in marketing but wanted a more creative outlet, which “sounds like a total cliche but it’s true,” she says. Stephen Luna grew up in Chalmette and graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in landscape architecture. The two met at Bacchanal in 2014 soon after Jeanne arrived in the city. Together, they became increasingly interested in plants and began creating small designs to sell in neighborhood locations like Press Street Gallery. By 2016, their designs had grown into a full-blown business, which they named Luna Botanicals. “What sets Luna apart from other businesses is our modern take,” Stephen says, “including bio-diverse plant palettes, whether that be interior or exterior. And one of our big focuses is to bring any kind of nature to anyone. We want to show people how to change their spaces with plants.” In addition to design, sales, teaching and innovative plant meditation classes, Luna Botanicals has styled green spaces and/or custom botanical art pieces for several of New Orleans’ restaurants and bars, including Auction House Market, CellarDoor, Saba, Copper Vine and others. “Our main goal is to help teach people how to use living mediums to express creativity,” Jeanne says. — HOLLY HOBBS

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GRAHAM RYAN, WHO GREW UP IN OLD METAIRIE, graduated summa cum laude from Jesuit High School, then earned a finance degree from Louisiana State University (LSU) and a law degree from LSU Law. “My day job is to solve business disputes, and I try to bring a problem-solving approach not only to our clients, but to improving New Orleans,” Ryan says. He has litigated professionalism and ethics issues at the U.S. federal appellate court, and is a recent alumnus of the Harvard Negotiation Institute via Harvard Law School. Ryan also served as a judicial extern for the Louisiana Supreme Court and studied at the Jean Moulin University Lyon 3 in France. At Jones Walker, he has found a firm that has a strong creative energy and spirit, and he intends to stay in New Orleans for the long term. “Two things I’ve always been drawn to are solving problems and helping people, and doing what I’m doing allows me to do both,” Ryan says. — HOLLY HOBBS

ALEXANDRA TASSIELLO NORTON ALWAYS WANTED to pursue a career where she could help people make a positive impact. Working at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport as its deputy director of administration and innovation, she oversees offices of procurement, materials management, human resources, organizational development, information technology and innovation and improvement. Her goal is to put into place transformative improvements throughout the organization. One of her current focuses is to improve passenger experiences. One initiative that will be implemented at the new airport, which will open in May 2019, is an app that allows passengers to order food and other items, such as headphones, books or magazines, and have them delivered to their departing gate or other airport location. Another app will allow passengers going through security or waiting on transportation to track wait times, which helps alleviate anxiety associated with traveling and allows passengers to transform those waits into “play time or productive time.” “I always saw myself as a technocrat in public service, serving the public in a professional capacity,” she says. “I have always had so much respect for pilots, airport operations and how we keep this vast network of connections across the globe working.” — SARAH RAVITS

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www.convergeforchange.com AFTER BEING IMPRISONED FOR MORE THAN EIGHT YEARS, Terrell Scott worked as a “hopper” on the back of a garbage truck as he started putting together a mobile window-tinting company from the back of his car, a skill he taught himself by watching YouTube tutorials. As he navigated the complicated re-entry process and applied for jobs, he led a protest with other formerly incarcerated people at the state Department of Motor Vehicles to reinstate their drivers’ licenses, which often are required for employment. In December 2017, he opened Flight Night Window Tinting, a brick-and-mortar space in the 7th Ward that was supported by The First 72+ and Rising Foundations, a nonprofit small business incubator that helps formerly incarcerated people start their own businesses. Scott now employs six other formerly incarcerated people, including three of his younger brothers, and the business has expanded to offer pressure washing, mechanic work and other car detailing services. — ALEX WOODWARD

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Instagram: @Hamilton_SJones GROWING UP IN A PRIVILEGED COMMUNITY in upstate New York, Hamilton Simons-Jones got into trouble in high school and was required to perform community service. “I found a sense of my own value in working with young people that I hadn’t experienced before,” he says. “I came to a deeper understanding of injustices around me and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.” He founded Converge, a consulting firm, three years ago and helped it grow into a 12-person operation. The purpose of Converge is to create a new environment where communities of color can thrive. This is accomplished through leadership, engagement and working toward educational equity. Simons-Jones directs fund development and works alongside nonprofit organizations in the education, mental health and community development sectors. With more than 100 client partners, Simons-Jones says Converge seeks to hire people of color and urges the company’s partners to spend money with minority-owned businesses. — SARAH RAVITS PAGE 27

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FROM A YOUNG AGE, AMANDA SCHROEDER WANTED TO HELP PEOPLE. After experiencing two personal tragedies, she began seeing a counselor to help her cope. Counseling was effective for her, and she decided to pursue the profession herself. She entered a master’s degree program shortly after Hurricane Katrina and worked with traumatized children who were suffering not just from the aftermath of the storm, but also the consequences of systemic poverty and violence. “I felt like I wasn’t able to do enough alone to make an impact,” she says. Then, she learned about Communities In Schools, a national organization that serves more than 1.5 million children at public and charter schools, with the goal of empowering at-risk youth. Now, she serves as its president. Since joining the organization in 2012, Schroeder has helped oversee its growth. The staff has grown to include 30 people, all working to support 6,500 children and their families per year. — SARAH RAVITS

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LAURA STEIN, 37 Executive director, Dancing Grounds

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AS A KID, LAURA STEIN PLAYED PIANO, French horn and lacrosse and was a high school cheerleader, but dance was her favorite pastime. She and her twin sister choreographed their own moves to music by Janet Jackson and others. In college and graduate school, she pursued a career in education and policy, but dance remained a constant. “Dance is the love of my life outside of work and school,” Stein says. “It’s my mental and physical health strategy.” After looking for a change when she turned 30, Stein moved from New York to New Orleans and started offering community dance classes out of the front room of her apartment. The project grew into Dancing Grounds, which operates more like a gym than a recital studio, offering drop-in classes to members and bythe-class visits for people of every

Photo by Aubrey Edwards experience level and body type. “Dance is for everybody,” Stein says. Dancing Grounds’ programs include dance genres from hip-hop and jazz to dancing for fitness. It currently serves 300 adults and more than 150 kids every month. As it continues to attract newcomers, Stein is looking for a larger space. “The mission is about creating welcoming spaces for people to express themselves though movement,” she says. — WILL COVIELLO

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BENJAMIN SWIG GOT HIS MASTER’S DEGREE IN PUBLIC HEALTH at Tulane University and became an EMT in New Orleans before co-founding Ready Responders, a private EMT service designed to replace some emergency room and urgent care visits. It won “The Big Idea” contest and a $25,000 prize during the 2017 New Orleans Entrepreneur Week. Now active in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, Ready Responders comes to your house to treat nonlifethreatening conditions, and “through our mobile urgent care, we’ll connect you with a primary care provider,” Swig says. The company works with some insurance plans, and in case of a real emergency connects the patient to appropriate help. A San Francisco native, Swig says he likes the “big town, small city” feel of New Orleans. In his spare time, he enjoys kayaking on Bayou St. John and sailing on Lake Pontchartrain. — KEVIN ALLMAN

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OTIS TUCKER JR. GREW UP LOVING COMMERCIAL TRUCKS. “I knew the name brands of all the major truck manufacturers in third grade,” he says. As a young adult, he enrolled in a trucking school, completed the training and earned his commercial driver license at age 21. As founder and senior manager of Trucking Innovation, Tucker has pioneered new ideas and strategies to help change the way business is done in the trucking industry. The company takes care of trucking and hauling, logistics and project management by employing field dispatchers, freight agents, truckers and other professionals. Tucker also strives to give back to the community. He has joined several city initiatives including STRIVE NOLA and CURE Violence (CeaseFire) “to help influence positive change in our city’s most marginalized communities,” he says. — SARAH RAVITS

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AN OPTOMETRIST WITH DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY, Seth Stanton signed up for credit cards for the travel miles, hoping to find ways to take his family on vacation “without having to pay much for it” while also making student loan payments, he says. He joined a Reddit thread where users shared how they used their miles — first-class upgrades, cheap flights — but one person used miles to buy a plane ticket to reunite a refugee family from Pakistan. In 2016, Stanton helped start the nonprofit program Miles4Migrants, gathering people’s credit card miles to pay for flights to reunite family members separated by crisis around the world. “There was enough groundswell support that we could make it a viable support for people,” Stanton says. The program flew 100 people a year at first, but has flown more than 100 people within the last month. “It’s a hard thing to put into words,” Stanton says, “but the fact that we have the ability to do that motivates me every day.” — ALEX WOODWARD

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AS PRESIDENT OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS, Larry Washington seeks to educate and inspire young people to contribute to the global economy. “What it means to me is to connect young people to opportunities,” he says. Growing up in Houston, Washington was inspired by Junior Achievement volunteers. “I remember a guy wearing a suit. I knew I wanted to wear a suit every day. I didn’t have folks in my life who wore suits every day. It changed my decision making, and it helped me go down the path I’m on today,” he says. Now, he oversees a staff of 12 and about 1,500 volunteers. “New orleans is a place I can have an impact as an African-American man, and everything I’ve done has told me I’ve made the right decision,” he says. — SArAH rAvITS

AT HER LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL, emilie Taylor Welty’s science teacher told her she should pursue a career in architecture. After obtaining a master’s degree from Tulane University, Welty not only found a career path in architecture, but her life’s calling, combining architecture with social justice. Through her focus on design/build, Welty works with the Albert & Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design at Tulane, which pairs architecture students with community groups to create much needed projects, including work for Grow Dat Youth Farm, rhubarb Community Bike Shop, Big Class Writers’ room and more. Welty also is a principal architect at Colectivo, a design firm that works throughout the New orleans region. “I teach students to be more informed designers through the art of making,” she says. “And I have two children, and I want to raise them to be thoughtful, wonderful little people.” — HoLLY HoBBS

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IN 2014, HOLLY WHERRY RODE HER BIKE from her native Iowa to New Orleans as part of the group Art Therapy Pedalers, stopping frequently to complete art projects with curious participants. Art therapy is used for everything from a preventive measure to a treatment for trauma victims. “Art therapy works in a different way,” Wherry says. “If they’re not able to access this information verbally, a lot of times, they can do it through art making and are able to move forward in their healing journey.” She founded Whole Village Art Therapy in 2016. Now in its second year, the nonprofit serves more than 15 organizations and three schools, as well as communities and individuals. Wherry hopes to get an art therapy training program up and running in New Orleans or the South to keep local talent in the city. “Art therapy is so perfect for New Orleans, and it’s so important that we have New Orleanians who are doing the work that needs to be done,” she says. — KATHERINE M. JOHNSON

AMANDA WUERSTLIN, 34 Director of education and community engagement, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO)

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Eighth District commander, New Orleans Police Department

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CORINNA YAZBEK HAS WORKED WITH SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS for almost two decades and enjoys problem-solving and figuring out a path forward “even when it seems impossible,” she says. Her own family was destabilized by untreated mental illness, addiction and incarceration, so it “makes sense to me on a very deep level to create alternative interventions that yield better health and safety outcomes,” she says. Eighth District Commander Nicholas L. Gernon of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) joined the force because he wanted to make a positive difference in the community and improve the police department. Now, the two have joined forces to demonstrate that a harm-reduction approach to working with people who’ve been caught in the revolving door of the criminal justice system is more effective, less expensive and more humane. They are launching a program called Law Enforcement

Assisted Diversion, an effort to reduce low-level arrests related to mental illness, addiction or trauma. “It provides officers an additional tool to respond to people in need of treatment,” Yazbek says. “They only had two options before: either take them to jail or issue a summons. This new option gives officers a chance to … partner with providers to address the root causes of criminal behaviors.” Among Yazbek’s goals are to “see an end to unnecessary arrest and detention and help create alternative responses.” A native New Orleanian, Gernon says he has seen “deep-rooted changes that have taken hold” in the NOPD, but acknowledges there’s room for improvement. “We must continue to demand better of our police department and its leaders,” he says. One of his goals is “to leave this place better than I found it.” — SARAH RAVITS

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WHEN AMANDA WUERSTLIN BEGAN working for the LPO in 2007, her position — education coordinator — was part-time. It’s now “more than full-time,” she jokes, and she even has her own assistant. Wuerstlin launched several community engagement initiatives, including Music For Life, the LPO’s instrumental mentorship program, and Soul Strings, a music therapy program that works with organizations such as St. Michael Special School and the Arc of Greater New Orleans. She’s also doubled the outreach of the LPO’s youth programming and secured funding from groups like Carnegie Hall and the National Endowment for the Arts. However, she doesn’t like to take credit — the LPO is musician-governed, so the ideas for these partnerships are generated by the players. Despite downplaying her role, it’s clear that her efforts are a driving force behind the success of these projects. More ideas are in the works. “The sky is the limit with these programs,” Wuerstlin says. “Right now, my goal is to make those as sustainable as possible.” — KATHERINE M. JOHNSON

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Chef Brad McDonald focuses on classic French dishes at Couvant

IT’S BEEN FIVE MONTHS since Alex Harrell’s French Quarter stunner Angeline closed. Now, Harrell is the executive chef of The Elysian Bar (2317 Burgundy St., 504-356-6769; www.theelysianbar.com), which opened last month inside the Hotel

BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund IF THERE’S A DISH Brad McDonald is

determined to keep on the menu at Couvant, it’s the skate. The Mississippi-born chef has worked at renowned restaurants around the world, including Shotgun in London, Thomas Keller’s Per Se in New York and Copenhagen’s temple to new Nordic cuisine, Noma. But skate wing a la grenobloise — a dish he and his mother used to order at the since-shuttered Brasserie Le Coze in Atlanta — makes the most lasting impression at Couvant. As difficult as it is to source the flaky white fish in Southeast Louisiana, diners will find it on the menu most days. On the occasions when it is not, crispy-skinned flounder is served in the same classic French preparation — with brown butter, capers, parsley, lemon and croutons. The dish has become the restaurant’s calling card and is a good indication of what diners should expect at Couvant. The restaurant opened in April inside The Eliza Jane hotel, a boutique property under the Hyatt brand. Francophiles will find plenty to love here. There’s a classic steak tartare topped with an egg yolk and served with crispy gaufrettes. Plump escargot are marinated for 24 hours, braised and then baked in a ceramic vessel in a pool of butter, garlic and parsley — pungent yet delicious. Decadent salad lyonnaise is a vehicle for crunchy bacon lardons and a perfectly poached egg. For starters, there are tiny snacks like the pissaladiere, petite slices of Bellegarde bakery sourdough toast topped with a sweet and

WHERE

The Eliza Jane, 317 Magazine St., (504) 324-5400; www.couvant.com

P H OTO C O U R T E S Y T H E E LY S I A N B A R

Small plates are served at The Elysian Bar inside the Hotel Peter & Paul in the Marigny.

salty mix of caramelized onions, anchovies, parsley and lemon zest. At lunch, a dish of English peas is flavored with tarragon and mint and topped with lardons and a duck egg. At dinner, the dish is available as a side item but without the egg. There are a number of potato preparations, of which the undercooked gratin dauphinois was my least favorite. Some dinner specials step outside French borders. For one night’s special, Italian white truffles found their way into a pale risotto, rich with Parmesan and fall flavors. While classic French cooking is the restaurant’s backbone, McDonald says he doesn’t plan on keeping the menu static. In October, a lamb tagine with couscous was added to the menu, a nod to North African influences on modern Parisian cooking.

WHEN

HOW MUCH

breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun.

expensive

WHAT WORKS

steak tartare, skate wing a la grenobloise

P H OTO B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R

Chef Brad McDonald serves skate a la grenobloise at Couvant.

For dessert, a short and sweet list continues the Francophile theme. Paris-Brest is an extravagant finale, featuring puffy choux pastry filled with hazelnut praline cream and topped with salty-sweet hazelnut ice cream. Couvant delivers polished examples of classic French techniques in a modern setting. In a city with such a rich French heritage, it’s a restaurant that feels right at home while offering diners something different. Email Helen Freund at helensfreund@gmail.com

WHAT DOESN’T

potatoes gratin dauphinois

CHECK, PLEASE

polished restaurant in the Eliza Jane hotel delivers classic French techniques in a modern setting

Peter & Paul (2317 Burgundy St.; www.hotelpeterandpaul.com) in the Marigny. The new boutique hotel is a renovation of the former Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The hotel is a joint project from New Orleans resident Nathalie Jordi and the Brooklyn-based firm ASH. The former church rectory houses The Elysian Bar and there are dining rooms in two parlors adjoining a conservatory, a coffee bar and a large courtyard. The team behind Bywater hotspot Bacchanal Wine conceived the bar and Harrell is overseeing food operations. The chef helmed the kitchen at French Quarter gastropub Sylvain for several years before leaving to open Angeline. At Elysian Bar, he is joined by Martha Wiggins, who was his sous chef at Sylvain and went on to lead that kitchen when he left. “She and I have such a great personal relationship as well as a working relationship,” Harrell says. “It’s good to have one of your best friends and somebody who’s so talented be a part of it.” A menu of mostly small and shareable plates is available all day, and nothing costs more than $23. “We’re really focusing more on seafood, grains and vegetables,” Harrell says. Dishes include mussel escabeche with pimiento aioli and fried bread, chicken liver toast with stone fruit

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Peter, Paul and Angeline

Chef Brad McDonald focuses on classic French dishes at Couvant

IT’S BEEN FIVE MONTHS since Alex Harrell’s French Quarter stunner Angeline closed. Now, Harrell is the executive chef of The elysian Bar (2317 Burgundy St., 504-356-6769; www.theelysianbar.com), which opened last month inside the Hotel

BY H e L e N F r e U N D @helenfreund IF THERE’S A DISH Brad McDonald is

determined to keep on the menu at Couvant, it’s the skate. The Mississippi-born chef has worked at renowned restaurants around the world, including Shotgun in London, Thomas Keller’s Per Se in New York and Copenhagen’s temple to new Nordic cuisine, Noma. But skate wing a la grenobloise — a dish he and his mother used to order at the since-shuttered Brasserie Le Coze in Atlanta — makes the most lasting impression at Couvant. As difficult as it is to source the flaky white fish in Southeast Louisiana, diners will find it on the menu most days. on the occasions when it is not, crispy-skinned flounder is served in the same classic French preparation — with brown butter, capers, parsley, lemon and croutons. The dish has become the restaurant’s calling card and is a good indication of what diners should expect at Couvant. The restaurant opened in April inside The eliza Jane hotel, a boutique property under the Hyatt brand. Francophiles will find plenty to love here. There’s a classic steak tartare topped with an egg yolk and served with crispy gaufrettes. Plump escargot are marinated for 24 hours, braised and then baked in a ceramic vessel in a pool of butter, garlic and parsley — pungent yet delicious. Decadent salad lyonnaise is a vehicle for crunchy bacon lardons and a perfectly poached egg. For starters, there are tiny snacks like the pissaladiere, petite slices of Bellegarde bakery sourdough toast topped with a sweet and

WHERE

The eliza Jane, 317 Magazine St., (504) 324-5400; www.couvant.com

P H oTo C o U r T e S Y T H e e LY S I A N B A r

Small plates are served at The Elysian Bar inside the Hotel Peter & Paul in the Marigny.

salty mix of caramelized onions, anchovies, parsley and lemon zest. At lunch, a dish of english peas is flavored with tarragon and mint and topped with lardons and a duck egg. At dinner, the dish is available as a side item but without the egg. There are a number of potato preparations, of which the undercooked gratin dauphinois was my least favorite. Some dinner specials step outside French borders. For one night’s special, Italian white truffles found their way into a pale risotto, rich with Parmesan and fall flavors. While classic French cooking is the restaurant’s backbone, McDonald says he doesn’t plan on keeping the menu static. In october, a lamb tagine with couscous was added to the menu, a nod to North African influences on modern Parisian cooking.

WHEN

HOW MUCH

breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun.

expensive

WHAT WORKS

steak tartare, skate wing a la grenobloise

P H oTo B Y C H e r Y L G e r B e r

Chef Brad McDonald serves skate a la grenobloise at Couvant.

WHAT DOESN’T

potatoes gratin dauphinois

CHECK, PLEASE

polished restaurant in the eliza Jane hotel delivers classic French techniques in a modern setting

Peter & Paul (2317 Burgundy St.; www.hotelpeterandpaul.com) in the Marigny. The new boutique hotel is a renovation of the former Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The hotel is a joint project from New orleans resident Nathalie Jordi and the Brooklyn-based firm ASH. The former church rectory houses The elysian Bar and there are dining rooms in two parlors adjoining a conservatory, a coffee bar and a large courtyard. The team behind Bywater hotspot Bacchanal Wine conceived the bar and Harrell is overseeing food operations. The chef helmed the kitchen at French Quarter gastropub Sylvain for several years before leaving to open Angeline. At elysian Bar, he is joined by Martha Wiggins, who was his sous chef at Sylvain and went on to lead that kitchen when he left. “She and I have such a great personal relationship as well as a working relationship,” Harrell says. “It’s good to have one of your best friends and somebody who’s so talented be a part of it.” A menu of mostly small and shareable plates is available all day, and nothing costs more than $23. “We’re really focusing more on seafood, grains and vegetables,” Harrell says. Dishes include mussel escabeche with pimiento aioli and fried bread, chicken liver toast with stone fruit

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mostarda and sorrel and whipped ricotta with flatbread, preserved mushrooms and herb salad. A rolled French omelet includes duck eggs, Cajun caviar, beurre monte and a triple-cream cheese. One transplant from the Angeline menu is cauliflower with olivade and sheep’s milk cheese. Bacchanal Wine manager Joe Briand compiled a list of all domestic wines. The cocktail menu includes Sazeracs, Negronis and martinis. A coffee bar is housed in the former side chapel. It serves coffee from Congregation Coffee Roasters 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The bar is open 10:30 a.m. until midnight weekdays and until 1 a.m. on weekends. Food is served 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. — HELEN FREUND

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Warehouse District La Casita closes

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT MEXICAN RESTAURANT La Casita on the Patio

(845 Carondelet St.) has closed. Owner John Michael Wade announced the shutter in a news release. Wade said the decision would allow him to spend more time on his other restaurant, La Casita Taqueria (8400 Oak St., 504-826-9913; www.eatlacasita.com). The large spot on Carondelet Street was open for a year and had gone through a rebranding effort this summer, when it changed from the more upscale concept El Patio

La Casita on the Patio in the Warehouse District has closed.

to something similar to its original margarita- and taco-friendly happy hour hub La Casita, which Wade ran in a petite space on Julia Street. Wade said efforts were in place to transfer some of the Warehouse District staff to the Oak Street location. Following a “brief test run” of bar service only, Wade says the Oak Street restaurant will return to full service. — HELEN FREUND

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The Crescent City Farmers Market has launched a smartphone application that enables shoppers to purchase groceries from local vendors and farmers and then pick up their purchases at the market.

products farmers and vendors have in stock that day before the market opens, says Angelina Harrison, director of markets at Market Umbrella, the organization that oversees the Crescent City Farmers Market. The app is poised to fill a void left when Good Eggs, the online local farmers market delivery service, shut down its New Orleans operation in 2015. Hollygrove Market and Farm closed in February, which left many farmers and local vendors in need of an outlet. Market Umbrella partnered with Crave Food Systems (www. cravefoodsystems.com), a Rhode Island-based food technology company, to create the app. So far, 20 farmers and vendors are featured, including the VEGGI Farmers Cooperative, Mayhew Bakery, Poche Family Farm, River Queen Greens, Nur’s Kitchen and others. When paying, shoppers are charged a 5 percent fee that covers the cost of the transaction. Vendors use the app for free and retain 100 percent of their sale price. Search for Crescent City Farmers Market in the Apple app store. Firsttime users of the app can receive 25 percent off their first order by using the coupon code FIRSTORDER. — HELEN FREUND

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Sue Zemanick CHEF IN THE TWO YEARS SINCE SHE LEFT

Gautreau’s, Sue Zemanick (@chefsuez) has been popping up around town with Indonesian-inspired menus while planning her next move. The James Beard Award-winning chef plans to open her own restaurant in the Mid-City space that formerly was home to Rue 127. Zemanick will cook an Indonesian dinner at the Auction House Market Nov. 13. The four-course dinner is inspired by rijsttafel, the Indonesian-inspired meal popular at restaurants in the Netherlands. Zemanick spoke with Gambit about Indonesian food and her restaurant.

What’s the inspiration behind the Indonesian pop-ups? ZEMANICK: I spent a lot of time in Amsterdam — I have a lot of friends that live there and turned me on to the rijsttafel, which translated means “rice table.” Because there is a high population of Indonesian people in Amsterdam, I ate that when I was over there visiting. There are so many different cultures and people in Indonesia, it’s similar to New Orleans in that it’s a melting pot of different cuisines coming together. I love that the inspiration for the dishes is basically ingredient-driven and I love the flavors of kaffir lime, tamarind, ginger and galangal. There are a lot of vegetarian options too. I’m not a vegetarian, but I really enjoy eating vegetables.

What are the main components of the rijsttafel? Z: The traditional way that the (rijsttafel) is done is that you have six to 18 dishes served on the table in soup-cup sizes and you have your plate of rice and you take a scoop of each dish. As you’re working through those 18 dishes, they progressively get hotter. They’re vegetarian, seafood, meat — all different varieties of things, so it’s actually like a big feast.

What can you tell us about the new restaurant? Z: We are in the middle of construction and I’m hoping to open

in early December. It started as a turnkey and ended up being a complete renovation. There were a couple of things that made the space really small, and we’re trying to maximize every inch to create space for more tables, and also I want to accommodate larger parties. We took down some walls and a chimney, reconfigured the bathrooms and kitchen and were able to go from 36 seats to about 50. We’re going to expand the patio out front and try to create some more seating there. I love Mid-City and I think it’s time for Mid-City to have more restaurants. There are so many great new additions to the neighborhood over the past couple of years that I’m really excited to be a part of this area. I plan on being able to do whatever I want and not be locked down to a certain type of cuisine. I won’t go full-blown Indonesian, but you’ll see inspiration from all different places. The menu is going to be heavy in seafood and vegetables. I will obviously have some meat dishes but I’m just trying to incorporate some extra vegetable entrees and appetizers. I think that everyone is leaning more toward a healthier lifestyle, and I want to expose people to things that maybe they haven’t seen before. We’ll have a really interesting wine list. It won’t be really large, just because of the limited ability to store wine. I have a great team put together and I’m excited to get back in the kitchen. — HELEN FREUND

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Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant — 738 Poland Ave., (504) 943-9914; Www.jackdempseys. net — The Jack Dempsey platter for two features gumbo, shrimp, catfish, crab balls, redfish, crawfish pies and two sides. The menu includes a variety of fried or broiled seafood, steaks, po-boys and more. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Tue-Fri, D Wed-Sat. $$ Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — The constantly changing menu features dishes such as pan-fried Gulf flounder with kumquat-ginger sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts and sticky rice. House-made leek, ricotta and pumpkin seed ravioli are served with butternut squash cream sauce and grilled asparagus. Reservations accepted for large parties. D Wed-Sun, late Wed-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun. $$

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

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

CARROLLTON/UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOODS Chais Delachaise — 7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise.com — The eclectic menu includes bouillabaisse, grilled Caribbean lobster, jerk shrimp and more. New York strip steak is served au poivre or with chimichurri sauce and comes with fries. Reservations accepted. L Sat-Sun, D daily, late Fri-Sat. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — Sushi choices include new and old favorites, both raw and cooked. The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as shawarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe — 7801 Panola St., (504) 314-1810; www.panolastreetcafe.com — A Sausalito omelet includes sautéed spinach, mushrooms, oysters, green onions, garlic and mozzarella cheese. No reservations. B and L daily. $ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — See Metairie section for restaurant description.

FAUBOURG MARIGNY Kebab — 2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4328; www.kebabnola.com — The sandwich shop offers doner kebabs and Belgian fries. A falafel sandwich comes with pickled cucumbers, arugula, spinach, red onions, beets, hummus and Spanish garlic sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D Wed-Mon, late Fri-Sat. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal., (504) 947-8787 — The grocery and deli has a counter offering po-boys, sides such as macaroni and cheese and vegan and vegetarian dishes. Wood-oven baked pizza is available by the pie or slice. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $

FRENCH QUARTER Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The Annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. The Caprese panino combines fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. The ham and honey-Dijon panino is topped with feta and watercress. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $ Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — The city’s oldest restaurant offers a glimpse of what 19th century French Creole dining might have been like, with a labyrinthine series of dining rooms. Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. L, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Large picture windows offer views of Bourbon Street. Reservations accepted. B, L. D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans. com — Brennan’s features innovative takes on Creole dishes from chef Slade Rushing as well as classics such as its signature bananas Foster. Eggs Sardou features poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended. B, L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $$$

mushrooms, bacon, haricots verts and beurre rouge. Reservations recommended. L Thu-Mon, D daily. $$$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 5231661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal beurre blanc. For dessert, there’s white chocolate bread pudding. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Barbecue oysters are flash fried, tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com — Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramanto present a creative take on Creole dishes as well as offering caviar tastings, housemade salumi, pasta dishes and more. “Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top tableside. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes including barbecue shrimp, redfish courtbouillon, gumbo and catfish and shrimp dishes. Reservations accepted. B daily, D Tue-Sun. $$ Salon Restaurant by Sucre — 622 Conti St., (504) 267-7098; www.restaurantsalon.com — Croque Benedict features a soft-boiled egg, Raclette cheese, Mornay sauce and Crystal hollandaise over applewood-smoked ham, poached chicken or heirloom tomatoes and a chive biscuit. Happy hour small plates include sliders, flatbread and spiced butter shrimp on baguette. Reservations accepted. brunch and early D Thu-Mon. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 9343463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com — Tableau’s contemporary Creole cuisine includes marinated crab claws in white truffle vinaigrette and pan-roasted redfish Bienville with frisee, fingerling potato salad and blue crab butter sauce. Balcony and courtyard dining available. Reservations accepted. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

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

KENNER The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4675611; www.neworleansairporthotel.com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. Louisiana crab cakes are popular. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ Ted’s Smokehouse BBQ — 3809 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 305-4393 — Ted’s

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Copper Monkey Bar & Grill — 725 Conti St., (504) 527-0869; www.coppermonkeygrill.com — The Copper Club wrap features turkey, honey ham, cheddar and Swiss cheeses, bacon, avocado and mayonnaise in a flout tortilla. The menu also includes burgers, sandwiches, salads and Creole entrees such as etouffee, gumbo and red beans and rice. No reservations. L, D and late daily. $$ Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com — The shrimp, blue crab and avocado appetizer features chilled shrimp, crab, guacamole and spicy tomato coulis. Baked stuffed Creole redfish is served with crabmeat and green tomato crust, angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily. $$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Popular starters include the jumbo lump crabcake with aioli. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ El Gato Negro — 81 French Market Place, (504) 525-9752; www.elgatonegronola. com — Ceviche Cabo San Lucas features yellowfin tuna, avocados, tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, lime and sea salt, and cucumber is an optional addition. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. Other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. No reservations. L, early D daily. $$ Green Goddess — 307 Exchange Place, (504) 301-3347; www.greengoddessrestaurant.com — Swedish meatloaf is made with Two Run Farms grass-fed beef and served with lingonberrry pepper jelly, creamed mushroom potatoes and Creole kale. There are many vegetarian and vegan options. No reservations. L, D Wed-Sun. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Panseared jumbo shrimp top a grit cake and are served with chipotle-garlic cream sauce and tomatoes. The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. L, D MonSat., brunch Sun. $$ Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of po-boys. The Dark and Stormy features pork shoulder slowly braised with ginger and Old New Orleans Spiced Rum and is dressed with house-made garlic mayo and lime cabbage. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $ Louisiana Pizza Kitchen — 95 French Market Place, (504) 522-9500; www. lpkfrenchquarter.com — Jumbo Gulf shrimp are sauteed with sherry, tomatoes, white wine, basil, garlic and butter and served over angel hair pasta. Roasted garlic pizza is topped with roasted whole garlic cloves, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta and mozzarella. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Sandwich options include muffulettas, Philly steaks on po-boy bread and gyros in pita bread. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/nola-restaurant — A 14-ounce grilled Niman Ranch pork chop is served with brown sugar-glazed sweet potatoes, toasted pecans and a caramelized onion reduction sauce. Garlic-crusted drum is served with brabant potatoes, crimini

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OUT TO EAT special combination includes choices of three meats (sliced brisket, pulled pork, sausage, pork ribs) and two sides (baked beans, corn, coleslaw, potato salad). Stuffed potatoes are available with pulled pork or chopped beef. No reservations. L, D daily. $$

LAKEVIEW El Gato Negro — 300 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-0107; www.elgatonegronola. com — See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees and a wide range of pastries and desserts baked in house, plus a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. For breakfast, an omelet is filled with marinated mushrooms, bacon, spinach and goat cheese. Tuna salad or chicken salad avocado melts are topped with melted Monterey Jack and shredded Parmesan cheeses. No reservations. B, L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $ NOLA Beans — 762 Harrison Ave., (504) 267-0783; www.nolabeans.com — The organic Argonne turkey sandwich features organic avocado, tomatoes, sprouts and Havarti cheese on choice of bread. Spanish Fort salad is made with romaine, avocado, grilled chicken, pico de gallo, corn, black beans and avocado ranch dressing. No reservations. B, L, early D daily. $$ Sala Restaurant & Bar — 124 Lake Marina Ave., (504) 513-2670; www.salanola.com — Broiled Gulf fish is served with beurre blanc, grilled asparagus and new potatoes. There’s a large selection of small plates. Reservations accepted. L and D Tue-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun, late Thu-Sat. $$

METAIRIE Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Capelli D’Andrea combines house-made angel hair pasta and smoked salmon in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended. L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Banh Mi Boys — 5001 Airline Drive, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 510-5360; www.bmbmetairie.com — The BMB combination banh mi features Vietnamese-style ham, pork belly, pork meatballs, pork pate and headcheese on a baguette. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D Mon-Sat. $ Cafe B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb.com — This cafe serves an elevated take on the dishes commonly found in neighborhood restaurants. Grilled redfish is served with confit of wild mushrooms, spaghetti squash, charred Vidalia onion and aged balsamic vinegar. Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ Casablanca — 3030 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2209; www.casablancanola.com — House-made couscous can be topped with Moroccan-style chicken, lamb or beef and is served with vegetables. Tanzia fassi features lamb slow cooked with onions, prunes, saffron and Moroccan spices in a clay pot. Reservations accepted. L Sun-Fri, D Sun-Thu. $$ Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop — 2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2022; www.gumbostop.com — Stuffed gumbo features a hand-battered and fried catfish fillet atop chicken, sausage, shrimp and crabmeat gumbo. Fried chicken is cooked to order. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-

2010; 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. $ Marks Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com — Disembark at Mark Twain’s for salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations. L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; www.martinwine.com — The wine emporium’s dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with house-made boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. No reservations. B, L daily, early dinner Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ R&O’s Restaurant — 216 Metairie-Hammond Highway, Metairie, (504) 831-1248; www.rnosrestarurant.com — The roast beef po-boy is dressed with cheese and brown or red gravy and served on a toasted sesame loaf. The menu includes seafood, pizza, salads and Italian dishes. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Riccobono’s Peppermill — 3524 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-2226; www. riccobonospeppermill.com — The menu includes Creole and Italian dishes. Veal Josephine is sauteed veal topped with lump crabmeat and shrimp and served with brabant potatoes. Reservations accepted. B and L daily, D Wed-Sun. $$ Rolls N Bowls — 605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.rollsnbowlsnola. com — Chicken pho includes rice noodles, cilantro and onions. Banh mi include roasted pork dressed with carrots, cucumber, jalapenos and cilantro on French bread. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $ Sammy’s Po-boys & Catering — 901 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-0916; www.sammyspoboys.com — The Flickaletta is the muffuletta made with ham, salami, Swiss cheese and olive salad on French bread. The menu also includes chicken and andouille gumbo, salads, roast beef, fried seafood po-boys, wraps and more. No reservations. L MonSat, D daily. $ Short Stop Po-Boys — 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www. shortstoppoboysno.com — Popular poboy options include fried shrimp or fried oysters and roast beef, featuring beef slow cooked in its own jus. Short Stop’s gumbo combines smoked andouille sausage and chicken. No reservations. B, L, D Mon-Sat. $ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Vegetarian options are available. Reservations recommended. L, D Tue-Sun. $$ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — The menu features tandoori dishes with chicken, lamb, fish or shrimp; mild and spicy curries and spicy hot vindaloo dishes; chicken, lamb or shrimp biryani; and vegetarian dishes including palak paneer (spinach and cheese) and bhindi masala with okra. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; www.theospizza.com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description. Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; www. vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Corn and crab bisque is served in a toasted bread cup. Osso buco features a veal shank with angel hair pasta and veal demi-glace.

OUT TO EAT 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. The Brunch burger features a brisket and short rib patty topped with bacon, brie, a fried egg, onion jam and arugula on a brioche bun. Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com — A pair of roasted golden beet sliders is topped with herb goat cheese, arugula and citrus marmalade on multi-grain bread. Other options include chipotle-marinated portobello sliders and flatbread pizza topped with manchego, peppers and roasted garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Tue-Sun, D Fri. $ Cafe Navarre — 800 Navarre Ave., (504) 483-8828; www.cafenavarre.com — The casual cafe serves sandwiches, burgers, salads and more. Capricciosa pizza topped with pepperoni, prosciutto, tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke, olives, oregano, garlic and basil. No reservations. B, L and D Mon-Fri, brunch Sat-Sun. $ Cupcake Fairies — 2511 Bayou Road, (504) 333-9356; www.cupcakefairies.com — The sweet shop serves lunch as well as creative cupcakes in flavors such as chocolate, almond, lemon, pineapple and red velvet, plus mini-pies, pastries, frappes, coffee and tea. B and L Tue-Sat. $ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery and banquet facilities available. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Fullblast Brunch — 139 S. Cortez St., (504) 302-2800 — Pan-seared crab cakes feature Gulf crabmeat and are served over angel hair pasta with citrus aioli and vegetables. No reservations. Brunch ThuMon. $$ G’s Pizza — 4840 Bienville St., (504) 4836464; www.gspizzas.com — Margherita pizza features house-made dough topped with garlic-butter sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano and tomatoes. The NOLA Green Roots pie features housemade sauce, mozzarella, black olives, mushrooms, onions, organic spinach, bell peppers, roasted red peppers, artichokes and roasted garlic. No reservations. L, D, late daily. $ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — Favorites at this Mid-City restaurant include the Cajun Cuban with roasted pork, grilled ham, cheese and pickles pressed on buttered bread. The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. There also are salads, burgers and Italian dishes. No reservations. L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more.

Roasted pork tacos are topped with spicy slaw. Vegetarian Mardi Gras Indian tacos feature roasted corn, beans, cheese and spicy slaw on corn tortillas. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Namese — 4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 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) stirfried with onions, garlic and bone marrow oil. Reservations accepted. L, D MonSat. $$ Ralph’s on the Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark. com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Tuna two ways includes tuna tartare, seared pepper tuna, avocado and wasabi cream. Reservations recommended. L Tue-Fri, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Rue 127 — 127 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 483-1571; www.rue127.com — Grilled Gulf fish is seasoned with tandoori spices and served over Brussels sprouts, smoked potato puree and apple and fennel slaw. A char-grilled double-cut pork chop is served with bourbon-maple glaze, blackeyed pea hoppin’ John and hominy spoon bread. Reservations recommended. D Tue-Sat. $$$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza. com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description. Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; www.williemaesnola. com — This neighborhood restaurant is known for its wet-battered fried chicken. Green beans come with rice and gravy. There’s bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. L Mon-Sat. $$ Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com — The neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a menu of pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and bar noshing items. Creole Italian pizza is topped with red sauce, spicy shrimp, Roma tomatoes, feta, mozzarella, red onions and pesto sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. L, D, late daily. $

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

UPTOWN Apolline — 4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com — Stuffed quail is served with cornbread dressing, haricots verts, cherry tomatoes and rum-honey glaze. For brunch, grilled hanger steak is served with fried eggs and potato hash. Reservations accepted. brunch, D Tue-Sun. $$$ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — There’s live music in the Victorian Lounge at the Columns. The menu features Creole dishes such as gumbo and crab cakes. Reservations accepted. B daily, L Fri-Sat, D Mon-Thu, brunch Sun. $$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com — The bar offers wines by the glass and full restaurant menu including mussels steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. Twice cooked pork is served over plantains. No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D and late daily. $$ Emeril’s Delmonico — 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico — Paneed

veal bordelaise is served with linguine, jumbo lump crabmeat, artichoke, mushrooms and charred tomatoes. Pecan-glazed Colorado lamb loin is served with bourbon and lamb bacon-braised kale, black-eyed peas and pecan gremolata. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ G’s Kitchen Spot — Balcony Bar, 3201 Magazine St., (504) 891-9226; www.gskitchenspot.com — Brick-oven Margherita pizza includes mozzarella, basil and housemade garlic-butter sauce. G’s grilled Philly steak sandwich is topped with red onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and Muenster and mozzarella cheeses on grilled bread. No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D, late daily. $ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites such as red beans and rice. Daily specials include braised lamb shank, lima beans with a ham hock and chicken fried steak served with macaroni and cheese. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.juansflyingburrito.com — See Mid-City section for restaurant description. Le’s Baguette Banh Mi Cafe — 4607 Dryades St., (504) 895-2620; www.facebook. com/lesbaguettenola — The menu includes pho, banh mi, noodle bowls and more. 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. $$ Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. L, D Tue-Sun. $$ Piccola Gelateria — 4525 Freret St., (504) 493-5999; www.piccolagelateria.com — The cafe offers 18 rotating flavors of smallbatch Italian-style gelatos and sorbettos. The menu also includes flatbreads on piadina, crepes and espresso drinks. No reservations. L, D Tue-Sun. $ St. James Cheese Company — 5004 Prytania St., (504) 899-4737; www.stjamescheese.com — A Brie de Meaux and French ham sandwich is served on a buttered baguette and comes with chips or salad. The cheese shop offers more than 100 cheeses from around the world. Delivery available. No reservations. L daily, early D Thu-Sat. $ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; www.slicepizzeria.com — Slice serves pizza by the pie or slice, plus salads, pasta and more. The Sportsman’s Paradise pie is topped with Gulf shrimp, andouille, corn, diced tomatoes and caramelized onions. Full bar. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; www.theospizza. com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description. Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco — 5015 Magazine St., (504) 267-7612; www.titoscevichepisco. com — Daily ceviche selections feature seafood such as tuna, snapper or other

Gulf fish. Lomo saltado is a traditional dish of sauteed beef and onions served with potatoes. Reservations accepted. D Mon-Sat. $$

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT El Gato Negro — 800 S. Peters St., (504) 309-8864; www.elgatonegronola. com — See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Emeril’s Restaurant — 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans — Cast-iron baked escargot are served with angel hair pasta tossed with garlic-chili oil, bottarga fish roe and Parmesan. A tamarind-glazed double-cut pork chop is topped with green chili mole and served with sweet potatoes. Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D daily. $$$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; www.juansflyingburrito. com — See Mid-City section for restaurant description. Meril — 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril — Emeril Lagasse’s small-plates restaurant offers an array of internationally inspired dishes. Sofrito-marinated turkey necks are tossed in Crystal hot sauce. Esses fettuccine is tossed with olive oil, garlic, Calabrian chilis, jumbo lump crabmeat, arugula and almonds. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ St. James Cheese Company — 641 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 304-1485; www. stjamescheese.com — See Uptown section for restaurant description. Delivery available. No reservations. L Mon-Sat, early D Thu-Sat, brunch Sun. $ Vyoone’s Restaurant — 412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; www.vyoone.com — The French and Louisiana-inspired menu includes French onion soup and New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp. Coq au vin is boneless chicken cooked with red wine and root vegetables. Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

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

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TUESDAY 6 BMC — Ruth Marie, 5; Dapper Dandies, 8; Ryan Hall, 11 Bombay Club — Matt Lemmler, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — You Got This Taco Tuesdays, 5; Tacos Tequila and Tiaras with Vanessa Carr, 7 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Chip Wilson, 5:30; Justin Molaison, 6 Columns Hotel — John Rankin, 8 d.b.a. — DinosAurchestra, 7; Treme Brass Band, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Mark Coleman & Todd Duke, 9 Dragon’s Den — All-Star Covered-Dish Country Jamboree, 9 Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — Margie Perez and guests at Viva New Orleans!, 6:30 Gasa Gasa — Maitri, KL¥PH, Toonces, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — BAS — Milky Way Tour, 8 House of Blues (Foundation Room) — Songwriter Sessions — Mark Fernandez, Lo Faber, Anne Elise Hastings, 7 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Michael Liuzza, 6 The Jazz Playhouse — The James Rivers Movement, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Willem Defoe, 9 New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint — Down On Their Luck Orchestra, 2 Prime Example — The Spectrum 6 Quintet, 8 & 10 Ralph’s on the Park — Jeff Pounds, 5 Rock ‘n’ Bowl — Latin Night, 7 Saenger Theater — Simple Minds, 7:30 Santos Bar — Monte Pittman, 8 Siberia Lounge — Ghostwriter, Jeremy Joyce, 10 SideBar — Aurora Nealand’s Saxodrone Octet, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Tom McDermott, 5; Kei Slaughter, Joy Clark, 8; Joanna Tomassoni, 10 Three Muses — Arsene LeLay, 5

WEDNESDAY 7 BMC — The Tempted, 5; Les Getrex, 8; Galbraith, 11 Bombay Club —Josh Paxton, 8 Check Point Charlie — T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Mark Carroll & Friends, 6 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7;Black Magic Flower Power, 10 Columns Hotel — Andy Rogers, 8

Radar Upcoming concerts » ANIME, Dec. 4, REPUBLIC » AUGUST BURNS RED, FIT FOR A KING AND MISS MAY I, Jan. 30, 2019, HOUSE OF BLUES » PETER MURPHY, Feb. 4, 2019, CIVIC THEATRE » KONGOS, Feb. 6, 2019, HOUSE OF BLUES » KISS, Feb. 22, 2019, SMOOTHIE KING CENTER » THE MIDNIGHT, April 9, 2019, HOUSE OF BLUES

KISS performs Feb. 22, 2019, at Smoothie King Center. P H OTO B Y J E N R O S E N S T E I N

The Cove at University of New Orleans — Phil Degruy, Jazz at the Sandbar Series, 7 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; The Roadmasters feat. Les Getrex, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Hallelujah Hat Rack, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Carl Leblanc & Ellen Smith, 9:30 French Market Restaurant & Bar — Patrick Cooper and Natasha Sanchez, 1:30 Gasa Gasa — The Trouble Notes, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Delta Revues, 6;Cosma Dog, The Painted Hands, Skellatin, 9 House of Blues (Foundation Room) — Lyrica Baroque, 7 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Cary Hudson, 6 House of Blues (The Parish) — Jet Lounge, Curren$y, 11 The Jazz Playhouse — The Nayo Jones Experience, 8

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BY ALEX WOODWARD IF YOU’VE BEEN ON AN AQUARIUM FIELD TRIP or can remember the five “cool” things you learned in biology, you probably remember the deal with a shark’s teeth. They’re shed like fingernails, regenerative mouth-bones with more on deck behind the first row, and so on. Some species grow thousands of them through their lifetime. They’re also some of our most recognizable relics from previous geologic periods or eerie windows into today’s oceans, which occupy most of the earth but are largely unknowable to the billions of people who are supposed to be their stewards. Sharks’ Teeth the band — the synthesizer-based project from prolific New Orleans songwriter Tyler Scurlock — lines up onstage in a row, each performer behind an array of vintage synthesizers and drum machines, a loose Kraftwerk-inspired assemblage. Scurlock has recorded more than a dozen albums as Sharks’ Teeth, first as a sort of bedroom project for his synth obsession, gradually taking shape as a full band outfit performing fragile dance music, often performed in an ambitious quadraphonic setup. That lineup depends on the antique vessels in front of it, on the edge of needing replacement or repair but conquering death for one gig until the next. For 2018 EP “Orlando’s Bloom,” Scurlock, Devin Hildebrand, Shelby Grosz and Emily Hafner recorded to one 1-inch tape reel, produced by Andrew Rudolph Plovnick and Will Hagan and untouched by software or any kind of digital manipulation until its release. (Its liner notes come with the assurance that “no sound made by these instruments is ever the same twice and the tape this album was made on degraded and swelled from the tracking and humidity.”) Its slow, spaced-out passages are anchored in familiar dinky-sounding church organs backed by pitter-pat drum machines, then warped in analog and layered with bass riffs, additional keys and stretched-out vocal melodies. A version of “Lost in the Cosmos” from Sharks’ Teeth’s excellent 2016 full-length album “It Transfers & Grows” (Gigantic Noise) is dialed-down into a ghostly version of itself. Single “Bass VI of Love” modulates between two escalating notes like a dying machine sputtering out its final message. It’s the slow death of one row of old bones, but there’s real flesh behind them. Lafayette’s Scenic World and Amelia Neville open at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at Banks Street Bar, 4401 Banks St., (504) 486-0258; www.facebook.com/banksbar.

Marigny Brasserie & Bar — Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band, 7 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Mike True & Phantom Band, 9 One Eyed Jacks — Vixens & Vinyl, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lars Edegran, Topsy Chapman, Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Prime Example — Jesse McBride presents The Next Generation feat. Chrisien Bold, 7 & 9 Rock ‘n’ Bowl — G & the New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, 8 Santos Bar — King Buffalo, Forming the Void, Fauns, 9 Siberia Lounge — Rory Danger and the Danger Dangers, 6; Debbie Davis hosts Protest Songs, 9 SideBar — Skin & Bone feat. Mark McGrain, Marcello Benetti, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Delfeayo

Marsalis, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Joe Welnick Piano Happy Hour, 7; La Mancha, 8; Hot Jazz Jam with Nahum Zdybel, 11 Three Muses — Leslie Martin, 5; Hot Club of New Orleans, 8

THURSDAY 8 Armstrong Park — Mike Soulman Baptiste and the Mystics at Jazz in the Park, 4 BMC — Short Street, 5; Andre Lovett Band, 8; Captain Buckles, 11 Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski with Meryl Zimmerman, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Gumbo Cabaret, 5 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins, 6 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Grand Old Uproar, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6 PAGE 40

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Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5; Shake Em Up Jazz Band, 8 The Willow — Rebirth Brass Band, 9

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Circle Bar — Dark Lounge with Rik Slave, 7; Double Winter, Conor Donohue, Juno Dunes, 9 d.b.a. — John Cleary, 7; Deltaphonic, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Scott Perro, 6; The Wendell Brunious Trio, 9:30 Hi-Ho Lounge — Reimagining Nirvana, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — Brass-A-Holics, 8:30 Joy Theater — Slightly Stoopid, 8 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Ash O, 8; Bill Robinson, 9; Bill Berry, 10 Old Point Bar — Bruce Tyner Trio, 3:30 One Eyed Jacks — Phosphorescent, Liz Cooper and Stampeded, 8; Fast Times, 10 Prime Example — Cole Williams, 8 & 10 Ralph’s on the Park — Tom Worrell, 5 Rock ‘n’ Bowl — Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, 8:30 Santos Bar — Drivin’ N Cryin’, The Cosmic Americans, Greazy Alice, 9 Siberia Lounge — Eastern Bloc Party — Blato Zlato, 9 SideBar — Dirty Rain Revelers, Shawn Williams, Keith Burnstein, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — James Singleton Quartet, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — In Her Own Words, Boys of Fall, Ky Rodgers, Key Thanks!, Lip Candy, 6 The Starlight — Shea Pierre Piano Happy Hour, 5

FRIDAY 9 BMC — Lifesavers, 3; Troy Turner, 6; All For One Brass Band, 9; Lil George Band, 11:59 Bombay Club — Larry Scala, 8:30 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Freddie Blue and the Friendship Circle, 6; Swinging out with Miles Lyons, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — The Pinettes Brass Band, 9 Casa Borrega — John Lawrence, 7 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Stevie Deluxe Project, 8; Dr. Sic’s Sextet, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae, 7; Mode Dodeca, Static Masks, 9 d.b.a. — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; Cyril Neville & Swamp Funk, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Fitzpatrick and Turning Point, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — The River Dragon, 6; Tutti Frutti, 10 House of Blues (Foundation Room) — Jake Landry & The Right Lane Bandits, 7 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Dick Deluxe, 12; Captain Buckles Band, 3:30; Jason Bishop Band, 7 House of Blues — Winger, Lillian Axe, 8 The Jazz Playhouse — Michael Watson & The Alchemy, 7:30 Le Bon Temps Roule — Tom Worrell, 7 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Tyler Jaybes, 7; Jano Brindisi, 8; John Parker, 10 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5;Jamie & the HoneyCreepers, 9:30

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One Eyed Jacks — Larkin Poe with Alexis & the Samurai, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Rock ‘n’ Bowl — Mojeaux, 9:30 Saenger Theater — Christina Aguilera and Big Boi, 8 Santos Bar — Rad Trads, 7; Bass Drum of Death, 11 Siberia Lounge — Max and The Martians, La Mancha String Bad, Morgan Orion, 10 SideBar — Jonathan Freillich presents, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Quiana Lynell, 8 & 10 The Standard — Philip Melancon, 8 The Starlight — Bywater Skanks, 8:30; Lost Then Found Our House, 12 Three Muses — Matt Johnson, 5:30; Doro Wat Jazz Band, 9

SATURDAY 10 BMC — Mojo Shakers, Noon; Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, 3; Willie Lockett & Blues Krewe, 6; Low Dow Brass band, 9; Category 3, 11:59 Bombay Club — Tap Room Four, 8:30 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Ukelele School of New Orleans, 4; Our Band, 5; Camile Baudoin and Papa Mali, 7; Derrick Freeman Band, 10 Casa Borrega — Trio Borocato, 7 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Beth Lee and the Break-ups, 8; Troy Turner, 11 Circle Bar — La Mancha Jazz Band, 7; Holy Golden, 9:30 d.b.a. — Tuba Skinny, 6; Billy Strings, 11

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Pink Room Project, 11 House of Blues (Foundation Room) — Brigette Bruno, 7:30 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Geovane Santos, 12 The Jazz Playhouse — Shannon Powell, 8 Mandeville Trailhead — Patrick Cooper, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — The Shiz, 7; Troi Atkinson, 9 Old Point Bar — Jesse Trippe & the NightBreed, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — NOLAW Dance Party, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Prime Example — Rick David & The 5 Funky Brothers, 8 & 10 Rock ‘n’ Bowl — Sugar Shaker, 9:30 Santos Bar — Smoking Popes, Chad Price, Amuse, High, 8 Siberia Lounge — Nebula Rose album release party, 10 SideBar — Trapper Keeper meets Aurora Nealand, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Dr. Michael White & Liberty Jazz Band, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Maiden Immortal, 8 The Standard — Philip Melancon, 8 The Starlight — Flamenco with John Lawrence & Ven Pa Ca, 5; Shawan Rice, 7; Darelillies, 10 Three Muses — Chris Christy, 5; Debbie Davis, 6; Shotgun Jazz Band, 9 Tipitina’s — Annual Harvest the Music feat. Dumstaphunk, Miss Mojo, 8

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CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Albinas Prizgintas. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — The organist’s Organ & Labyrinth performance includes selections from baroque to vintage rock, played by candlelight. www.albinas. org. Free admission. 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Baroque and Beyond — Les Arts Musicaux. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle — Trumpeter Vance Woolf and pianists Cara McCool Woolf and Dustin Gledhill perform music inspired by the 17th and 18th centuries. www.masno.org $10-$15. 7 p.m. Wednesday. “The Big (Not So) Easy”. Nims Fine Arts Center at Sacred Heart Academy, 4301 St. Charles Ave. — Crescent City Sound Chorus’ fall show is a musical comedy with bizarre twists and turns, a capella music and guest Southern Tradition and more. (504) 738-6460. www.crescentcitysoundchorus. com/2018fallshow 2pm Tickets $15-$22. 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Faith Music Fest. Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell — Coalition of Voices for Christ, Open Arms Ministries and Life Songs Radio present a festival of sacred music and dance, plus a Veterans Day tribute. For information, call (985) 6433043. www.faithmusicfest.com. Free admission. 11 a.m. Saturday. Ian Meador. St. Joseph Abbey Church, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict — The organist-choirmaster of the Laurel, Mississippi St. John’s Episcopal Church performs. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Jazz Underground — Monk’s Dream. Loyola University New Orleans, Monroe Hall, Nunemaker Auditorium, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — Loyola University Jazz faculty interprets classic works by Thelonious Monk. (504) 865-2074. www. presents.loyno.edu. Tickets $18-$20. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Loyola Concert Band. Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — The band performs under the direction of Serena Weren. Free admission.

MUSIC 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Loyola University School of Music. Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — The Loyola Chorale, Chorale SSA and the University Chorus perform a program of vocal music. www.cmfa.loyno.edu/ music. Free admission. 3 p.m. Sunday. Loyola Wind Ensemble and Bourgeois Honor Band. Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — Musicians perform under the direction of Serena Weren. www.cmfa.loyno.edu/music. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. New Zealand String Quartet. Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, University of New Orleans, Lakefront Campus — UNO’s Musical Excursion Series continues with a classical program by the New Zealand group of Mozart, Beethoven, New Zealander Gareth Farr and composer-in-residence Natalie Hunt. www.sotaperformance.uno. edu. Tickets $15. 7 p.m. Thursday. Trinity Artist Series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — New Aurora Saxophone Ensemble plays works by Bach, Duke Ellington and others. www.ablinas.org. Free admission. 5 p.m. Sunday.

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5; Antoine Diel, 8 Circle Bar — Dem Roach Boyz, 7; Gene Black & Friends, 9:30 d.b.a. — John Boutte, 7; Glen David Andrews, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party feat. Victoria Coy, Matt Slusher, Mark Andrews, 8; Beth Lee & The Breakups, 10 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Sean Riley, 6 The Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Pure, 8 One Eyed Jacks — Wye Oak and Thor & Friends, 8; Blind Texas Marlin, 10 Rock ‘n’ Bowl — NOLA Swing Dance Connection, 7 Santos Bar — Ataris, Queers, 7 SideBar — Taylor Mroski CD release, 7 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 Southport Hall — Haken, Leprous, Bent Knee, 7 The Starlight — Brad Webb’s Modern Jazz Mondays, 5; Free Jambalaya Jam feat. Joshua Benitez Band, 8 Three Muses — Bart Ramsey, 5; Joe Cabral Duo, 8

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TUESDAY 6 “Erotic City Come Alive — Performance and the Power of Transcendent Function in Troubled Times”. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 5212 S. Claiborne Ave. — Jungian Analyst Constance Romero lectures on the topic. $0-$15. 7:30 p.m. Eva Schloss. Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave. — Anne Frank’s Step Sister, Eva Schloss, who survived Auschwitz, will speak on her childhood with Frank in Holland. www.jewishlouisiana. com/evaschloss. Tickets $18-$25. 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 7 #IDidItForTheTurkey Fundraiser. Parkway Bakery & Tavern, 538 Hagan Ave. — The Mid-City sandwich shop sells its Thanksgiving po-boy with proceeds to benefit the Al Copeland Foundation cancer research fund. www.parkwaypoorboys.com 11 a.m. Game Night. St. Tammany Parish Library, Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd., Slidell — Participants play board games. 6 p.m.

THURSDAY 8 Adopt-an-Instrument Drive. Urban South Brewery, 1645 Tchoupitoulas St. — Make Music NOLA hosts this event with music, a raffle and more to raise funds for instruments and lessons for local students. www. makemusicnola.org. Free admission. 6 p.m. Arbor day. Bellevue Park, Gretna Boulevard at Lafayette Street — Gretna Tree Board will plant a crepe myrtle near the playground. (504) 363-1505. www.gretnala.com. 10 a.m. Job Fair. Hispanic Apostolate, 2525 Maine Ave. — More than 20 employers will participate in this event sponsored by the

Bilingual Workforce Training and Business Development Center. For information, call (504) 305-5901. 9 a.m. Reinterpretations of Nirvana. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave. — New Orleans musicians put their spin on the legendary Seattle band to benefit mental health services at the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic. www.neworleansmusiciansclinic.org. Admission $10. 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 9 Bayou Road Balloon Festival. Sidney D. Torres Memorial Park, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette — The festival features hot air balloon rides, amusement rides, live music, an art market, a beer garden and food vendors. www.bayouroadballoonfestival. Admission $5. 4 p.m. Boudin, Bourbon & Beer. Champions Square, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Lasalle Street — The Emeril Lagasse Foundation fundraiser features dozens of versions of boudin from local and visiting chefs, music by Railroad Earth and others, beer, bourbon and wines. www.boudinbourbonandbeer.com $135. 6 p.m. Dat ’70s Party feat. Rose Royce, Switch. Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St. — The event raises funds for the Jazz in the Park concert series. www.armstrongpark.org. Tickets $20-$80. 5 p.m. International WFTDA Championships. Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave. — The Big Easy Rollergirls host the International Women’s Flat Track Derby Association championship. 10 a.m. Friday, also Saturday and Sunday. Moonlight & Miracles Gala. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive — The fundraiser for the Ochsner Cancer Institute includes a seated dinner in the Superdome, entertainment by The Wedded, a raffle for a Mercedes-Benz and more. www.ochsner. org/miraclesgala. Tickets $400. 6 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus River Parishes Fall Festival. 435 Spruce St., Norco — There’s live entertainment, rides, games, a fun run, a beauty pageant and food. Free admission. 6 p.m., through Sunday. Victory Ball. National World War II Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. — The National World War II Museum fundraiser features a salute to veterans, music by the Victory Belles and the Victory Swing Orchestra and food and drinks from The American Sector Restaurant & Bar. 7 p.m. Westwego Cypress Swamp Festival. Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, Sala Avenue at Fourth Street, Westwego — The Cypress Swamp Festival offers food, music, activities and more at this three-day festival. www.visitwestwego.com. Admission $3. 6 p.m., also Saturday and Sunday.

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PREVIEW Oak Street Po-Boy Festival BY WILL COVIELLO THE OAK STREET PO-BOY FESTIVAL features live music and more than 30 vendors offering an array of traditional and creative po-boys Nov. 10 in the Carrollton neighborhood. Sandwiches include Walker’s Southern Style BBQ’s cochon de lait po-boy, a regular item at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Voleo’s Seafood Restaurant fills po-boys with lobster, soft-shell crab or a surf-and-turf combo of fried shrimp and smothered rabbit. Bienvenue Bar & Grill serves pecan woodsmoked prime rib topped with smoked Gouda cheese. Blessed Sacrament-St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church offers po-boys filled with crawfish boudin or eggplant Parmesan. Gonzo’s Smokehouse & BBQ serves smoked pork belly burnt ends topped with pickles and smoked apple butter barbecue sauce. NOLA Boils & Catering fills French bread with sauteed escargot, arugula and Parmesan. Vincent’s Godfather po-boy combines meatballs, Italian sausage, brisket, mozzarella and red sauce. Other options include sausages from Bratz Y’all!, vegetarian items from Live Oak Cafe, crepes from Crepes a la Cart, baked goods from Breads on Oak Cafe & Bakery and more. There are four music stages for performances by George Porter Jr.’s George Porter Trio, the New Orleans Suspects with Jennifer Hartswick, Soul Brass Band, 101 Runners and others. Admission to the festival is free but a $5 wristband is required to purchase food from vendors. A $20 “Fast Pass” allows access to vendor fast lanes, and there’s also a $99 VIP pass. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10. Oak Street from S. Carrollton Avenue to Eagle Street; www.poboyfest.com.

tour about events away from Chalmette battlefield associated with defeat of the British invading force. (504) 523-3939. www.friendsofthecabildo.org. Tickets $20-$25. 11 a.m. Bike & Brunch. Odyssey House Louisiana, 1125 North Tonti St. — This fundraiser for Odyssey House Louisiana is a progressive social bike ride through the city, stopping for brunch and a few activities. www.ohlbikeandbrunch.com. Tickets $15. 9 a.m. Brew at the View. Clearview Center, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd — There’s live music, craft beer and food from restaurants at Clearview Center. Free admission. 6 p.m. Corporate Cup — Second Line for Literacy 5K. Roosevelt Mall, City Park, 1 Palm Drive — There’s a 5K and kids’ half-mile race to support the YMCA of Greater New Orleans’ adult literacy programs. www.ymcaneworleans.org. Tickets $5. 7:30 a.m. En Bonne Sante. The Art Garage, 2231 St. Claude Ave. — A performance celebrating the lives of Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin benefits the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic, and there’s food and an open bar. www.neworleansmusiciansclinic.org. Tickets $75. 8 p.m. Fall Fete. Danneel Park, 5501 St. Charles Ave. — The Friends of Audubon Charter PTO’s event raises funds with arts and crafts, games, live music, activities and food and alcoholic beverages. www.audubonfallfete.org. Free admission. 11 a.m. FORESTival: A Celebration of Art and Nature. A Studio in the Woods, 13401

Patterson Road — There are presentations by resident artists plus live music, guided tours of the forest, food and more. www. astudiointhewoods.org. 11 a.m. In the SoFAB Kitchen with Chef Jesse Jones. Southern Food & Beverage Foundation, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — The chef demonstrates how to make sweet potato waffles and shrimp and grits and signs his book “POW!! My Life in 40 Feasts.” 1 p.m. Lakeview Veterans’ Day Parade. Knights of Columbus St. Dominic’s Council, 6254 Vicksburg St. — The annual salute to the military starts at the Knights of Columbus hall and proceeds on Harrison Avenue, U-turns at Argonne Boulevard and ends at St. Dominic School. www.lakeviewvetsparade.org. 11 a.m. Saturday. Neighborhood Summit. University of New Orleans, University Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive — “Building A Resilient New Orleans Together” is one of the subjects at the summit by the mayor’s office of Neighborhood Engagement. Registration required. (504) 658-4980. www.nola.gov/summit. 9 a.m. Odyssey 2018. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle — “All That Glitters” is the theme for the New Orleans Museum of Art’s annual fundraising gala, with food, drinks, dancing, a silent auction and entertainment. Fireworks are planned at 7 p.m. www.noma.org. Tickets $300. 8 p.m. Pasta & Puccini. Sheraton New Orleans, 500 Canal St. — The Jefferson Performing Arts Society fundraiser includes classical music, food, drinks, silent auctions, a

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SUNDAY 11 Empty Bowl. Pontchartrain Yacht Club, 140 Jackson Ave., Mandeville — The Old Mandeville Business Association sponsors this fundraiser for The Samaritan Center, with guests receiving a handmade bowl, food from area restaurants, music, a silent auction and more. Call (985) 626-4457. www.samcen.org. Tickets $45. 3 p.m. Healthy Gulf Gala. Carmo, 527 Julia St. — The Gulf Restoration Network event celebrates 24 years of protecting the Gulf of Mexico with food, craft cocktails, music and a live auction with Dickie Brennan. www. healthygulf.org. Tickets $60-$100. 7 p.m. Kidney Walk. Audubon Park, Bandstand Shelter No. 10, 6500 Magazine St. — The walk raises funds and awareness about kidney disease. www.kidneyla.org. 8 a.m. Knit-in at the Museum. National World War II Museum, U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, 945 Magazine St. — Knitters and crocheters gather to work on Knit Your Bit scarves for veterans and other projects. www.nationalww2museum.org. Noon. Lead Threat Discussion. Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium, 6500 Magazine St. — Getting the Lead In, Out and Beyond — Lessons from the New Orleans soil lead and blood lead surveys will be the Orleans Sierra Club program for November, led by Howard W. Mielke of the Tulane University School of Medicine. www.sierraclub.org/ louisiana. Free admission. 7 p.m. PT-305 Deck Tours. The Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 7900 Lakeshore Drive — Take a tour on the restored World War II patrol-torpedo boat, or tour the New Canal Lighthouse Museum. Participants must be at least 8 years old. One-way rides from the boathouse to the dock are available for an extra charge. www.nationalww2museum.org. Tickets $12-$15. 9 a.m. Veterans Day Ceremony. Chalmette National Cemetery of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 8606 W. St. Bernard Highway, Chalmette — Vietnam

Veterans of VFW Post 3798 hold the event on the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, now known as Veterans Day, with a color guard, bagpiper, members of Chalmette Battlefield’s Recognizing Our Roots youth living history program and remarks from post members. www.nps.gov/jela. Free admission. 12:30 p.m.

MONDAY 12 Hollywood Trivia with Gwen. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave. — Host Gwen Cooper shares her love of the silver screen with trivia, anecdotes and prizes. www.barredux.com. Admission $2-$5. 9 p.m.

BOOKS Beth D’Addono. Alvar Library, 913 Alvar St. — The author signs her book “100 Things to Do in New Orleans Before You Die.” www.nolalibrary.org. 6 p.m. Thursday. Bryan Batt and Katy Danos. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. — The authors discuss “Pontchartrain Beach — A Family Affair,” about the amusement park at the Lakefront. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com. 6 p.m. Wednesday. Also at The Advocate Gallery, The New Orleans Advocate, 840 St. Charles Ave. 7 p.m. Thursday. Desiree Kent. Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave. — The author discusses and signs “100 First Dates.” Books will be sold. www.nolalibrary.org. Free admission. 2 p.m. Saturday. Harrison Scott Key. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. — The author discusses and signs “Congratulations, Who are You Again? — A Memoir.” 6 p.m. Saturday. James Nolan. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. — The poet reads and discusses “Nasty Water — Collected New Orleans Poems.” www.gardendistrictbookshop.com. 6 p.m. Thursday. Maria Leonard Olsen. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. — The author discusses “50 After 50 — Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life.” www.gardendistrictbookshop.com. 6 p.m. Monday. Marissa Meyer. Academy of the Sacred Heart Nims Fine Arts Center, 4301 St. Charles Ave. — The author presents and signs “Archemenies,” the second installment in her Renegades series. Tickets required. www. octaviabooks.com. $23.95. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Poppy Tooker. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. — The author discusses and signs “Pascal’s Manale Cookbook — a Family Tradition” as part of the library’s Louisiana Literarti series. www.jplibrary.net. 7 p.m. Thursday. Teresa Toulouse, Barbara C. Ewell. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. — Co-editors and contributors sign their book “Sweet Spots — In-Between Spaces in New Orleans.” www. octaviabooks.com. 6 p.m. Thursday. Young Adult Night. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie — Young Adult authors Tessa Gratton, Justina Ireland and Natalie C. Parker discuss and sign their books. www. barnesandnoble.com. 6 p.m. Thursday.

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raffle and more. www.jpas.org. Tickets $200. 6:30 p.m. Pet adoption. PetSmart, 2900 S. Claiborne Ave. — Pets and counselors will be on hand to help find homes for rescued animals. A bake sale is planned to benefit the Special Needs Fund. www.la-spca.org/adopt. 11 a.m. Torchbearers Awards Gala. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave. — New Orleans’ chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women celebrates its 30th anniversary and honors Pearls of New Orleans — Past, Present & Future, with dinner, a silent auction and entertainment. www. nc100bw-nola.org. Tickets $75. 7 p.m. Touro Infirmary Foundation Gala. Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place — This gala has a vintage Las Vegas theme, presentation of the Judah Touro Society Award, live music, drinks, dinner and more. www.touro.com/gala. Tickets $200. 5:30 p.m. Unleashed! Rescue Me Gala. Pontchartrain Yacht Club, 140 Jackson Ave. — The yacht-themed St. Tammany Humane Society fundraiser features music by Four Unplugged, food, cocktails, live and silent auctions and a cork pull. 7 p.m. Weird Homes Tour. Nine homes are open for self-guided tours in various neighborhoods. www.weirdhomestour.com. Tickets $25-$35. 10 a.m.

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are confronting the true nature of time. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center. “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (PG) — The classic holiday tale about a Grinch trying to ruin the holiday season is updated in this new cartoon. Benedict Cumberbatch and Rashida Jones provide voices. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” (R) — Claire Foy (“The Crown”) stars as computer hacker Lisbeth Salander in this movie based on the popular book series by Stieg Larsson. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Overlord” (R) — American soldiers discover something gruesome behind enemy lines during World War II. Wyatt Russell stars. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies. “River Runs Red” — John Cusack plays a hardened detective who takes the law into his own hands after the son of a successful judge is killed by two police officers. Taye Diggs and George Lopez co-star. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center.

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“Bohemian Rhapsody” (PG-13) — Rami Malek (“Mr. Robot”) stars as Freddie Mercury in this biopic about the rock band Queen. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Prytania Theatre. “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” (PG) —A young woman (Mackenzie Foy) is transported to a magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice. Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman co-star. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

SPECIAL SHOWINGS “BANDSTAND: The Broadway Musical on Screen” (PG-13) — An American soldier who returns from World War II to rebuild his life with dreams of becoming a star. 7 p.m. Thursday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Batman: Mask of the Phantasm” (PG) — Another masked vigilante starts picking off mob members, and Batman becomes a prime suspect in Gotham City in this 1993 feature-length cartoon. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Burn the Stage: The Movie” — This documentary takes fans behind the scenes with one of the biggest boy bands in pop music, BTS. 7 p.m. Thursday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Cirque du Soleil in Cinema: KURIOUS — Cabinet of Curiosities” (PG) — A screening of the stage production about an ambitious inventor who defies the laws of time and space to reinvent his surroundings. 7 p.m. Tuesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, The Grand 16 Slidelly, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams” — A documentary looking at the British band’s two-decade career was filmed during a record-breaking tour. 7 p.m. Wednesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Die Hard” (R) — Bruce Willis stars as John

McClane in the 1988 action hit about a man trying to save hostages at Nakatomi Plaza. Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia co-star. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Cinebarre Canal Place 9. “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” — The musical drama features a 16-year-old who faces difficulties fitting in but overcomes prejudice to step into the spotlight. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” (PG-13) — Eddie Redmayne returns as Newt Scamander in this latest installment in the fantasy series from writer J.K. Rowling. 7 p.m. Tuesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Maltese Falcon” — In the classic film, a private detective takes a case that involves three criminals and a gorgeous liar. Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor star. 10 a.m. Sunday and Wednesday at Prytania Theatre. “Patton” (PG) — George C. Scott stars as the American Army general in this biopic directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and written by Francis Ford Coppola. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday at Movie Tavern Northshore. “Restoring Tomorrow” (PG) — Filmmaker Aaron Wolk tackles his own and others’ loss of faith in this documentary. 7 p.m. Tuesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Shadow of a Doubt” (PG) — Alfred Hitchcock directed this 1943 thriller about a young woman and her visiting uncle, who may not be who he seems. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., New Orleans. Free. Followed by a screening of “Strangers on a Train.” “Strangers on a Train” (PG) — A psychotic socialite attempts to force a pro tennis star to prove that two strangers can get away with murder. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Following Wednesday’s screening of “Shadow of a Doubt.” Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., New Orleans. Free.

ON STAGE Calico Club Cabaret. Little Gem Saloon, 445 S. Rampart St. — Chris Champagne hosts a variety show with the Pat Barberot Orchestra playing swing music, dancers, opera singers and magicians. www. facebook.com/calicoclubcabaret. Tickets $20-25. 7:30 p.m. Friday “Cheatin’ in the Next Room”. Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell — Cutting Edge Theater presents the stage version of Rhonda M. Lawson’s book about a couple having an affair and how it affects those around them. www.cuttingedgetheater. com. Tickets $30. 8 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “Dames at Sea”. National World War II Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. — The tap dancing show is based on the Busby Berkeley-style 1930s musicals about a chorus girl who arrives in New York City and becomes a Broadway star. www.nationalww2museum.org. Tickets $29.89-$64.99. 11 a.m. Sunday “Everybody”. Southern Rep Theatre, 2545 Bayou Road — Southern Rep’s presents Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ modern riff on the 15th-century morality play “Everyman.” Tickets $10-$12. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

“Gone Pecans!”. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St — Ricky Graham, Varla Jean Merman and company present a musical comedy at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts. Tickets $41-$45. 8 p.m. Fridays to Saturdays, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 18. InFringe Fest New Orleans. — New Orleans InFringe Fest and the children’s Kids InFringe features more than 40 alternative theater shows Nov. 7-11 at a dozen downtown venues. www.infringefest.com. Wednesday-Sunday. Tickets $10-$90. “Letters Home”. Fuhrmann Auditorium, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington — Letters written by service personnel in the Middle East give a portrait of the soldiers’ experiences in Afghanistan and Iraq. (985) 892-1873. www.bontempstix.com. Tickets $20-$25 8 p.m. Wednesday “Look Don’t Tell.” — This immersive dinner theater experience at two undisclosed locations includes a six-course meal by chef Melissa Araujo and explores the story of Baroness Pontalba. Tickets $350. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. “Mamma Mia”. Nunez Community College Theater, 3700 Fenelon St., Chalmette — The Company — A St. Bernard Community Theatre presents the show based on the music of ABBA. www.facebook.com/thecompanystb. Tickets $10. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. “Psychopomps”. Fortress of Lushington, 2215 Burgundy St. — Psychopomps shepherd an audience of the recently deceased through a Dantean underworld in turmoil. www.thenoringcircus.com. Tickets $20. 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday to Saturdays, through Nov. 17. Rameau’s “Pygmalion”. Le Petit Theatre, 616 St. Peter St — New Orleans Opera Association presents the one-act opera based on the mythological tale of a sculptor who falls in love with a statue. www.neworleansopera. org. Tickets $50-$125. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. “Risq”. Harrah’s New Orleans Buffet, 8 Canal Street — Bella Blue Entertainment presents a burlesque show with a buffet, beer, wine and tassels. Must be 21 years of age or older. www.harrahsneworleans.com. Tickets $55. 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday. “The Best of Sinatra”. National World War II Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. — Spencer Racca portrays Frank Sinatra. Tickets $39.99. 11:45 a.m. Wednesday

DANCE La Resistance. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. — Melange Dance Company presents an original work inspired by civil rights activism and social change. www. melangedanceofnola.com. Tickets $20$25. 8 p.m. Friday to Sunday.

ART HAPPENINGS Anniversary events. Scene by Rhys Art Gallery, 708 Toulouse St. — The weekend celebration of the gallery’s second anniversary features the Leroy Jones Quintet Friday and Tuba Skinny Monday. www.scenebyrhys. com. 7 p.m. Friday through Monday. Artist Open House. Mid-City Art Studios, 4436 Toulouse St. — The open house and sale feature dozens of artists. www.midcityartstudios.com 10 a.m. Saturday

GOING OUT REVIEW ‘William Monaghan: I—Object’ BY D. ERIC BOOKHARDT THE HOMING INSTINCT of certain creatures, such as swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano, California, is legendary, and Louisianans are no exception. Childhood impressions count, and New Orleans native William Monaghan was fascinated by the machinery where his father worked at Reily Coffee Company. After studying architecture and art at Harvard and Yale universities, his interest in machinery continued through his years as a builder and a sculptor in the Northeast. He moved back to New Orleans five years ago, but his most dramatic visit was just after Hurricane Katrina and the levee failures when he searched for his mother in waist-deep floodwaters. She survived, but many homes did not, so he founded Build Now, a nonprofit organization that helped residents build affordable, eco-friendly homes based on traditional local designs. His “I-Object” exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center harks to metal construction materials and the machinery that made them. Recalling the gritty found-object assemblage art of the 1960s, untitled works like a magenta rhapsody of twisted steel and metal mesh (detail, pictured) evoke the soulful aura of distressed and discarded machine parts that functioned reliably before ending up in a scrap pile. Mounted on wood, their monochromatic finishes emphasize ripples of light and shadows on flattened surfaces that resonate a rhythmic, painterly musicality while suggesting a fateful encounter between the Tin Man from “The Wizard of Oz” and a Sherman tank. The sheer force used in the making of metal machine parts gives these works a silent inner pathos on a subliminal level. The dynamic tension of the metal mechanisms used in these compositions also recalls the early 20th-century futurist art movement that embraced disruptive industrialism as an ideal. Assemblage artists and found-object sculptors of the 1960s took an ironic approach that anticipated post-industrialism and the decline of the Rust Belt, as we see in a series of Monaghan’s prescient earlier works that neatly rounds out his vision of the past and future not as opposites but as an organic continuum. Through Feb. 10, 2019. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3805; www.cacno.org.

Covington Three Rivers Art Festival. Columbia Street, Columbia Street — More than 200 artists from across the U.S. sell their wares, including woodworking, painting, jewelry and more. www.threeriversartfestival.com. Free admission.10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday Newcomb Art Museum Homecoming events. Newcomb Art Museum, Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place — The museum hosts tours, artist demonstrations, a book sale and more. www.newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu. Noon Friday St. Claude Second Saturdays. St. Claude Arts District, St. Claude Avenue —Galleries in the St. Claude Art District host receptions for new shows. 6 p.m. Saturday Tiffany Tour. Newcomb Art Museum, Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place — Guided tour of Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows at Tulane’s Uptown campus. Registration required, space is limited. Contact tfriel@ tulane.edu. www.newcombartmusuem.tulane.edu. Free admission. Noon Thursday Zarouhie Abdalian exhibit discussion. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. — The center hosts a panel discussion about Abdalian’s solo exhibit of new and existing works. 6 p.m. Thursday

OPENINGS Antenna Gallery, 3718 St. Claude Ave. —

“Obsession,” new work by Fumi Amano about life as an Asian woman in the U. S., through Dec. 2; “Drawn To This Place — A New Orleans Exploration,” photos of Thomas Karamus’ comic book-inspired pen and ink self-portraits, through Dec. 30; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday. BrickRed Gallery, 3614 St Claude Ave. — “Mod Cons” features new paintings, drawings and mixed media by Matthew Mann; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday. New Orleans Art Center, 3330 St. Claude Ave. — Group exhibition of works, including photography and a book by Thomas Cole, paintings and sculpture by Hernan Caro, George McClements and Virginia Candler, through Dec. 1; opening reception and book signing, 6 p.m. Saturday. New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave. — “Drumsville! — Evolution of the New Orleans Beat,” exhibition about drumming traditions; opening reception with live music, 6 p.m. Thursday. Second Story Gallery, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave. — “Staring at the Abyss,” works by Jessica Normington, and “Coddiwomple” by Rob Bennett, through Dec. 1; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday. UNO-St. Claude Gallery, 2429 St. Claude Ave. — “The Map Is Not the Territory,” prints by James Bailey, art professor, The University of Montana, through Dec. 2; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

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