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Lovelanguages

VocalistCristinaKaminiscan’tbeboundbygenre

WITHALAUGH,CRISTINAKAMINISSAYS SHEHASANIDENTITYCRISIS.

Inaway,it’sunderstandable:The NewOrleans-basedvocalistcansing insevenlanguagesandgracefully passesthroughawiderangeofgenres, frombolero,rancheraandsambato GreatAmericanSongbookstandards andFrenchandItalianlovesongs.But Kaminisappearssocomfortableon stage,it’shardtoimagineshewasn’t bornintosomeglobalvillagealongside musiciansplayingsongsfromBrazil toRussia—although,theMexicanAmericansingerdoeshaveherown wide-rangingbackground.

“Wheneversomebodytellsmeto do[anarrowset],I’mlike‘Oh!But there’ssomanyotherkindsofsongs wecoulddo,”Kaminissayswith anotherlaugh.“It’slikemyattentionspancan’tdotheonething.I jumparoundallovertheplace…I’m Mexican,butI’velived[intheU.S.] sinceIwas6yearsold,andhalfofmy bandisfromBrazil,andmypartneris Brazilian,soIspeakPortuguesemore thanSpanishnow.”

Thisweek,though,Kaminiswill playarelativelymoretailoredsetfor aHispanicHeritageMonthcelebrationonSaturday,Sept.16,atthe FrenchMarket.Thefreefestivalwill featuretwostagesofmusiccurated byHispanicperformingartsgroup EcosLatinosaswellascommunity organizationboothsandfoodvendors, includingCurrambaLaBella,LaMilpa andTaqueriaLaLucha.

Kaminisandherquartetperform atnoonontheFrenchMarketstage, andothergroupsincludeSincopado Trio,theFelipeCarreraQuartet, MargiePerez,PatriceFisher&Arpa Sextetandmore.Findthefulllineupat frenchmarket.org

KaminiswasborninSpaintoa MexicanmotherandSpanishfather, buthermotherquicklytookherbackto MexicoCity,whereKaminisspenther earlyyears.Afterhermothermarried amanfromMiami,theymovedto FloridaandKaminisgraduatedfrom theUniversityofTampa.Shespent sometimeinherearly20sasa“national parkhippie,”workingsummersin YellowstoneandatJacksonHoleand about10monthsinYosemiteNational Parksavingmoneytoultimatelymove toNewYorkCity.

Singing,though,wasn’tKaminis’ originalgoalinNewYork.Infact, shedidn’tgrowupwithamusical

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JasonIsbelland The400Unit

Singer-songwriterJasonIsbelland hisbandThe400Unitpulledaheavy crowdtotheGentillyStageatlastyear’s JazzFest,playingamixofSouthernrock andalt-country.He’snowtouringwith hisgreatnewalbum,“Weathervanes,” andreturnstoNewOrleansforashowat 8p.m.Friday,Sept.15,attheOrpheum Theater.AlabamafolkmusicianLonnie Holleyalsoperforms.Ticketsstartat $52.50viaorpheumnola.net

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background,pasthermotherlistening toEnyaorheradoptivegrandmother singinginchurch.Sheoriginallywanted togointotheater.

“Ididn’tstartsinginguntilIwas about26yearsold.Ihadalatestart,” Kaminissays.“IstartedlisteningtoElla FitzgeraldwhenIwasstudyingabroad [incollege].It’ssoweirdIhadtogoto SpaintofindEllaFitzgerald.”

KaminiscameacrossaFitzgeraldCD whileinGranada,Spain,andbecame obsessed.Hermotherlatergave KaminisaFitzgeraldsongbookandshe startedtolearnafewsongsalongwith someEdithPiaftunes.Apianoplayer atalodgeinYosemitecaughtwind Kaminiscouldsingandconvincedherto joinhimforonesonganight.

InNewYork,severalyearslater, KaminismetanArgentinianguitarplayer atasmallSpanishbar,andshewould occasionally“sheepishlysing”withhim. Oneday,theguitarplayeraskedKaminis toaccompanyhimonagig.

“Itjustdevelopedrandomly,and beforeIknewit,Iwasdoingitprofessionallyandwasabletoquitwaitressing,”Kaminissays.

Kaminis’pathledhertosingforthe NewYork-basedCarteBlancheJazz Band,anensemblefocusedonFrench, LatinandAmericanjazzfromthe’20s thoughthe’60s,aswellasthe10-piece LatinorchestraLaPachamambo.Shestill regularlytravelstoNewYorkforgigswith CarteBlanche,donningagownandjewelryforgalasandfundraisingevents.It’s adifferentworldfromthemorecasual environmentshe’sfoundinNewOrleans.

AfteraboutadozenyearsinNew York,Kaminiswashopingforachange anddecidedtomovetoNewOrleans inJanuary2021.Shequicklymetother musicians—sheregularlyplayswithguitaristFelipeTodescanAntonio,drummersFilipeLeiteandFernandoLima, bassistsSeanWeberandJuanSotoBownandkeyboardistEduardoTozatto —andstartedsingingaroundtown, includingregulargigsatFrenchmen StreetclubslikeBamboula’s.

Kaminiscallsherself“anilliterate singer,”becauseshecan’texplain what’sonthemusicchart.Butthat shouldn’tmattertothoseintheaudiencewatchingKaminis’captivating stagepresenceandheartfeltdelivery. Languagebarrierswon’tmatter.

“Loveisalwaysthetheme,almost always,”Kaminissays.“Ithinkbecause weallfeelthesameemotions,itdoesn’t matterwhatlanguagewespeak.”

Kaminisiscurrentlyworkingonher firstalbum,whichshesayswillinclude mostlyoriginalsin,ofcourse,arangeof stylesalongwithtwocovers.Herfirst singlewillbeoutinSeptember “HereinNewOrleans,I’mkindof tryingtobehonestaboutwhoIam,” Kaminissays.“NewOrleanskindoflets youdothat.”

FindmorefromCristinaKaminis atcristinakaminismusic.com.

Sinceemergingon“LastComic Standing,”FortuneFeimsterhas releasedseveralcomedyspecials includinglastyear’sNetflixspecial“Good Fortune”—starredonTVshowsincluding “TheMindyProject,”andlaunchedthe celebrityinterviewpodcast“WhataJoke withPapaandFortune”withTomPapa. Sheperformsat7p.m.Saturday,Sept 16,atOrpheumTheater.Findtickets viafortunefeimster.com.

Odesza

Overtheyears,electronicmusicduo Odesza’ssoundhasonlygottenbigger, fromchilledoutindietronicatobig, stadium-worthyEDMontheirlatest album,“TheLastGoodbye.”Andalong theway,they’vegainedthreeGrammy nominationsandheadlininggigsat Lollapalooza,BonnarooandOutside Lands.Odeszaisnowontourwitha stopattheSmoothieKingCenterat7 p.m.Saturday,Sept.16.Ticketsstartat $28.75viasmoothiekingcenter.com.

PortrayalofGuilt

InthesixyearssincePortrayalofGuilt cametogether,theAustin,Texas,hardcorebandhascoveredalotofground. Thebandnowhasfourfull-length albums,sixEPsandsplitsandseveral otherreleasesunderitsbelt,swinging fromearly-2000sinspiredscreamoon itsearlyreleasestoblackenedsludge metalonthisyear’s“DevilMusic.”

PortrayalofGuiltplayswithGag,Secret ShameandPaprikaat9p.m.Tuesday, Sept.12,atGasaGasa.Ticketsare$16 viaticketweb.com

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MichaelO’Hara,theGrammynominatedsinger-songwriter, recentlyreceivedcommendationsfromLouisiana’slieutenant governorandtheNewOrleans CityCouncilforhiscontributions tothestate’smusicalheritageand workwiththeHumaneSocietyof Louisiana.O’HarafrontedNew OrleansrockbandTheShieksin the1980sbeforemovingtoLos Angeles,wherehewrotesongs forAnitaBaker,PattiLaBelleand others.O’Haranowgigseach weekendattheChophouseon MagazineStreet.

THENUMBEROFWOODLAND ACRESINBEAUREGARD PARISHTHATHAVEBURNED SOFARDURINGONEOF THEBIGGESTWILDFIRESIN LOUISIANAHISTORY.

Officialsbelievethefirewasstartedbyan arsonistAug.22.Ithascausedmandatory evacuationsandthedestructionofatleast 20homesinadditiontowildlife.Firefighters fromouterparisheshaveflockedtothearea tohelp,andatpresstimethefirehadbeen 55%contained

FeedtheSecondLinerecentlycut theribbononasolarpowerinstallationatGraceattheGreenLight. It’sthefourthlocationforFeed theSecondLine’sGetLitStay Litinitiative,whichinstallssolar panelsandbatteriesatrestaurants andplacesthatservefoodtohelp themcontinuetocookfortheir neighborhoodduringablackout

NewOrleansCityCouncilprepares forresidentialshort-termrentalban

THENEWORLEANSCITYCOUNCIL SEPT.7TOOKTHEFIRSTSTEP towardbanningresidentialshorttermrentalsincaseafederal judgestrikesdownexistingrules intendedasacompromise

statement.“Ifthefederaljudge decidesthatthecurrentregulationsareinsufficient,thenweas alegislativebodywillresolvethis matteronceandforall.”

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AttorneyGeneralJeffLandry refusedtoparticipateinthefirst debatefortheLouisianagovernor’sracebecausethedebate wasco-sponsoredbytheUrban League,anonpartisangroup focusedonissuesimpactingthe Blackcommunity—whichisnearly 33%ofLouisiana’spopulation ThestateRepublicanPartyalso calledonotherGOPcandidates toboycottthedebate,callingthe UrbanLeague“radical”and“ultra liberal.”Totheircredit,mostother Republicancandidatesignoredthe partyandjoinedthedebate.

U.S.DistrictJudgeIvanLemelle isexpectedtoruleonthematter inthecomingweeksandlastweek orderedthecitytostopenforcing therulesthecouncilpassedin March.Thattriggeredthedecision byCouncilPresidentJPMorrelland VicePresidentHelenaMorenoto startpreparingforaban.

Morrellsaidhewas“baffled” byLemelle’sorder,whichhesaid, “completelydishevelsthesolution enshrinedbytheCityCouncil.”

“Citiesacrossthecountryare strugglingtograpplewithpredatorycompaniessuchasAirBnB andVrbothatwanttheircakeand eatittoo,allattheexpenseof vulnerableresidentswhostruggle tofindhousing,”Morrellsaidina

Thecouncilwillhavetowaituntil Lemellerulesonthemattertotake anyfurtheraction,whichcould happenassoonastheendofnext week.Shouldhestrikedownsome oralloftheSTRrules,itcouldtake atleasttwoweeksforthecouncil topassthebanandforittogointo effect,ifnotlonger

Becauseofthejudge’sorders, thecityhascanceledtheresidentialSTRapplicationperiod originallysetbySept.1-7,andthe correspondingpermitlotteryset forOct.2.

Morrellandothercouncil membershavebeenconsidering abanonresidentialSTRspublicly sincethespring.Aftermultiple instancesofthecouncilwriting STRrules,theSTRindustry

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challengingthemandthecourts strikingthemdown,Morrellcalled therulesthemostrecentsetof rules—whichlimitthenumberof STRsperblockandrequireonsite operators—the“lastbestofferfor STRstoexistatall.”

Inherweeklypressconference Sept.6,MayorLaToyaCantrell,who hasbeenalongtimesupporterof STRsandevenappointedanindustry executivetooverseethepermitting process,criticizedthecouncilforits handlingofthetouristrentals

Cantrellsaidshe’dbeenhearing fromoperatorswhosheclaimed were“goodstewards”following cityrulesandhadbeenpartofthe “short-termrentalfabricforover fiveyears.”ShesaidNewOrleans wouldloserevenuewiththehaltof newapplications,thoughshedid notmentionthenumberofillegal STRswhichhavefaroutweighed thelegalones

“Nowtheyfeelreallyslighted They’refeelingthebruntofit. ButIhavetosay,thecityistoo,”

Cantrellsaid,adding,“Nooneis winninghere.”

Atthepressconference,Cantrell alsoignoredlongstandingcomplaints abouttheexplosionofillegalSTRs andthegeneralimpacttheindustry hashadonrentsinthecity—under rulessheandformerCouncilMember StacyHeadauthoredin2016.“We gotitright,”shesaid Morrellsaidthoserulescausedan “STRgoldrush.”

“We’restillcleaningupthemess shecreatedsevenyearsago,”

Morrellsaid.—KayleePoche

Cantrellremains defiantasCouncil preparestooust topaide

THENEWORLEANSCITYCOUNCIL NEXTWEEKISEXPECTEDtobegin theprocessofoustingMayorLaToya

Cantrell’scommunicationsdirector GregoryJosephafterpreliminarily findingJosephused$50,000incity

fundstopayforananti-recallmailer thisyear

InaSept.6lettertoCantrell, CouncilPresidentJPMorrelllaid outthepreliminaryfindingsofthe council’sinvestigationintowhether themailerviolatedstatecampaign financelawsandcityprocurement rules,whichisthefirststeptowards firingJoseph

Inastatement,Morrellsaid,“The CityCouncilheldaverydeliberate processthroughoutthisinvestigation, whichbeganinFebruarywithpublic concernsregardingthepoliticalnature ofamailerinvolvingover$50,000 ofpublicfunds.Overasix-month period,theCityCouncilculledthrough thousandsofdocumentsaswellas publictestimonyfromMr.Joseph (DirectoroftheMayor’sOfficeof Communications)andMr.Julien Meyer(ChiefProcurementOfficer).”

Healsoscheduledaspecialhearing ontheissueforSept.12wherethe councilwillfinalizeitsfindings,at whichtimethecouncilwillprovide CantrellwithatimelinetofireJoseph

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Ifshedoesnotfirehim,thecouncil wouldthenmoveforwardwithwhat Morrellsaidwouldbethefirstever firingofacityofficialbythecouncil.

Cantrellrespondedangrilyto thespecterofhavingoneofher closestaidesbootedfromCityHall, accusingthecouncilofengagingin “bullyingtactics”and“politicaltrickery,”andinsisteditwouldbepartof apatternoftargetingheradvisors. Itwouldbe“similartomanyother incidents,whetherit’sJonathan Rhodes,oneofmypeople,the listcangoon,”shetoldreporters duringherweeklypressconference,adding,“Isupportmy employees,thosewhoshowup, thosewhodothejob…Gregory Josephisoneofthoseemployees.”

Rhodeswasatopadvisorto Cantrellontechnologyissues wholefthisjoblastyearafterthe councilopenedaninvestigationinto whetherhewasoperatinga“payto-play”scamaspartofCantrell’s failedSmartCitiesprogram. —JohnStanton

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2023 Congressional MedalofHonor SocietyConvention

October30–November 4

ThelargestannualgatheringofMedal of HonorRecipients is comingtoNew Orleans. Visit mohnola2023.org fora scheduleofevents

Familyand MilitaryAppreciation Block Party Saturday,November4| 9:00 a.m. –3:00p.m.

Enjoyliveentertainment,visitthe newLiberationPavilion, engageinhands-onactivities, meet MedalofHonor Recipients, andmore!

OurWar Too: WomeninService

OpensSaturday, November 11

Agroundbreaking specialexhibit commemoratingthe 350,000American women whoanswered thecall to servetheircountry duringWorld WarII.

FortheSTRindustry,it’s ‘findout’timeinNewOrleans

BACKINMARCH,WHENTHENEW ORLEANSCITYCOUNCILPASSEDNEW RULESgoverningshort-termrentalsinthecity’sresidentialareas, CouncilPresidentJPMorrellbluntly warnedindustryofficialsthatifthey didn’tacceptthecouncil’sregulatory compromise,he’dtakestepstoban neighborhoodSTRsaltogether

“ThisisthelastbestofferforSTRs toexistatallinNewOrleans,”Morrell said.“IknowIspeakforprobablya solidmajorityofmycolleaguesinthat we’renotgoingtonibbleatSTRsfor thenextthreeyears.Ifthisdealis undone,orifitissubstantiallycompromised,theonlythingleftforthe counciltodo,andIwillcertainlylead thateffort,istojustbanresidential STRscompletely.”

Predictably,theindustrydidn’t likethecompromise,eventhough itallowedout-of-stateinvestorsto continuesiphoningmoneyfromour communityandjackuprentsandhome prices.Apparentlywillingtoseejust howseriousMorrellwas,theindustry challengedthenewrulesinfederal court.Now,they’reabouttofindout.

U.S.DistrictJudgeIvanLemellehas suspendedenforcementofthenew regs,andthecouncilrespondedby takingthefirststepstowardbanning residentialSTRsoutright—butonly ifLemellestrikesdownthecity’s newestrules

Ifadopted,Morrell’sproposedban won’ttotallyruntheindustryoutof NewOrleans.Rentalsforlessthan30 dayswouldstillbeallowedinareas zonedcommercialandinresidential areasthatallowhotels,motelsand bed-and-breakfasts.Eveninthelatter case,STRswouldbebarred,however Anyonewishingtorentroomsforless than30dayswouldhavetoapplytobe

ahotel,motelorbed-and-breakfast, whicharetaxedhigherandregulated moretightlythanSTRs.And,Morrell says,gainingapprovalforthoseusesis alonganddifficultprocess.

Manyneighborhoodsaren’tzoned exclusivelyresidential.“Mixeduse” areashistoricallyallowedsmallbusinesseslikecornerstoresandneighborhoodbarstoflourish,butmore recentlytheyalsoallowedSTRsto obtaincommercialpermits.Toaddress thatproblem,thecouncilpassedan interimcitywidebanonnewcommercialSTRswhiletheCityPlanning Commissionstudiesnewrulesfor commercialSTRs Wesympathizewithresidentswho rentpartoftheirhomestohelpmake endsmeet,buttheSTRindustrywas givenmorethanafairchancetooperatehere.Unfortunately,thebiggest playersgotgreedyateveryturn.They fooledaround,andnowit’stimefor themtofindout.

IfJudgeLemelleupholdsthe compromiseregulations,STRscan continuetooperateunderthetighter rulesthattheindustryhaschallenged. Ifhetossesthenewrules,thecouncil shouldadoptMorrell’sproposedban andworktotightentherulesonSTRs incommercialareasaswell.Thenew rulesalsoshouldprovidemechanisms toshutdowntheworstoffenders quicklyandpermanently.

It’spasttimetoreturnNewOrleans neighborhoodstothepeopleof NewOrleans.

Manyrecentlybuilthomeson the1400blockofCarondelet Streetarebeingusedas short-termrentals.

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JeffLandry’scowardly debatedodgeisabigredflag

DURINGHISNEARLYEIGHTYEARSASLOUISIANA’S ATTORNEYGENERAL,JEFFLANDRYPROVIDEDampleevidencethathe’snostablegenius.Nowhehasshownhis cowardlystripesbyduckingthefirstteleviseddebateof thegovernor’srace.It’sabigredflagthattelegraphsthe kindofgovernorhe’llbe,ifelected.

Landry’scampaignandthestateRepublicanParty addedameasureofcalculatedracebaitingtothe mix,blamingLandry’sno-showonthefactthatthe UrbanLeagueofLouisianaisoneofthedebate’s sponsoringorganizations

TheNationalUrbanLeague,foundedin1910,isa highlyrespected,nonpartisangroupthatworkswith businessleaderstoadvancecivilrightsandeconomic parityforpeopleofcolor.TheLeague’sleadership, nationallyandinLouisiana,ispredominantlyBlack.

TheothersponsoroftheSept.7debateisthePublic AffairsResearchCouncilofLouisiana(PAR),likewisea respected,nonpartisanorganization.PAR’sleadership iswhite.Landry’scampaignandthestateGOPdidnot mentionPARintheirmissivesagainstthedebate.

Besides,alldebatedetails—particularlytheformat andquestions—weredecidedbythestatewidemedia participants,nottheorganizationalsponsors.

Landrycouldn’teven musterthecouragetomake astatementofnonparticipationhimself.Instead,his campaignspokesperson issuedastatementaccusing theUrbanLeagueofantiTrumpandanti-Second Amendmentbias,citing“mediareports”thatclaimthe League’sprograms“electedDemocrats.”

Theso-calledmediareportscitedbyTeamLandryare actuallyright-wingpropagandawebsiteswhollylacking incredibilityandneutrality.ThisisacommonGOP ploy:plantfalse“newsstories”inright-wingmediaand thencitethosestoriestobootstrapfalsenarrativesin mainstreammedia.

IncontrasttoLandry’sslick,multi-million-dollarad campaign,whichportrayshimasalikableeveryman, that’sthekindofgovernorhe’llbe—arecklessliarwho willdivideLouisianansbyanymeansthatfurtherhis ruthlesspoliticalambitions.Thatincludesrace-baiting dogwhistles,longaRepublicanfavorite Landry’snotduckingalldebates,justtheone(sofar) thatthreatenstoexposehimtoseriousquestionsabout

hisrecord.Heplanstojoin aSept.15debatehosted byNexstar,aconservative mediaconglomeratethat ownsnearly200television stations,includingKLFY-TV inLafayette.Thatdebate willbeonaFridaynight, whichallbutguaranteesasmallaudienceandmedia coverageovershadowedbyhighschool,LSUand Saintsfootball

Landry’sbaselessattackagainsttheUrbanLeague alsoechoesformerPresidentDonaldTrump’sstatementthatheonlyrepresentsthepeoplewhovotedfor him,noteveryone.Landrynodoubtwilladoptasimilar attitudetowardBlackandBrownfolkinLouisianaifhe becomesgovernor

Governorsdon’tgettopickandchoosethecrisesthey mustface.TheymustleadallLouisianansthrough hurricanes,tornadoes,floods,firesandmore.

That’swhatterm-limitedGov.JohnBelEdwardshas donefornearlyeightyears.Notevenhisfiercestcritics couldaccusehimofcowardice.

ThesamewillneverbesaidofGov.JeffLandry

AttorneyGeneralJeffLandryatthe TexasClubinBatonRouge. PHOTOBYHILARY SCHEINUK / THETIMES-PICAYUNE

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MikeHossandDeuce McAllisterontheSaints radiobroadcasts.Who weretheteam’sfirst radioannouncers?

Dearreader,

ALWESTERANDMAURYMAGILL WEREINTULANESTADIUMcoveringtheNewOrleansSaints’ inauguralseasonforWWL-AMin1967.

Wester,whosebroadcastingcareer spannedmorethan60years,worked assportsdirectoratWDSU-TV andwasaffiliatedwiththeMutual BroadcastingCompany.Magillworked asastaffannouncer,newsanchorand discjockeyforWWLformorethan40 years.ThepairhandledSaintscoveragefortheteam’sfirstseasonbefore beingreplacedbyformerSaintJim TaylorandsportscasterBillMcColgan.

JohnFergusonandformerSaint SteveStonebreakerhandledthe197375seasons.In1976,Saintsgames movedtoWGSO,withformerWDSU sportsdirectorWayneMackworking withDickButkus,ArchieManningand DannyAbramowicz.

In1982,theradiobroadcasts returnedtoWWLandLarryMatson becameplay-by-playannouncer, withWWL-TVsportsdirectorJim Hendersonascolorcommentator. Hendersonswitchedtoplay-by-play in1986alongsideManning.Thepair

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wouldremaintheSaints’popularradio teamformorethanadecade.

In1992,therewasathree-manradio teamonWQUE,withDaveGarrett brieflyjoiningHendersonandManning. TheycontinuedwithoutGarrettfor fivemoreyears.

SeveralformerSaintsjoinedthe broadcastteaminrecentyears.Stan BrockreplacedManningin1998,then HokieGajanreplacedBrockin2000 ItwasGajanandHendersonwho announcedtheSaints’historicSuper BowlseasononWWLandtheSaints RadioNetwork,withHenderson’s famouscallin2010:“Pigshaveflown. Hellisfrozenover.TheSaintsareon theirwaytotheSuperBowl!”

WhenGajandiedin2016,Deuce McAllisterreplacedhim.Henderson retiredfromtheSaintsradiobroadcasts in2017.HewasreplacedbyZachStrief in2018thenMikeHossin2021.

SPECIALEVENTSTHISWEEKWILLMARKTHECENTENNIALOFNOTREDAME

SEMINARY,whichbeganeducatingCatholicmenforthepriesthoodandreligious lifewhenitopenedandbeganofferingclassesonSept.18,1923.Thatfirstyear,25 studentsregisteredforphilosophyandtheologicalcourses

AccordingtotheNotreDameSeminarywebsite,afacilityforthelocalCatholic churchtotrainyoungmenwasfirstestablishedin1838LafourcheParish SubsequentfacilitiesinNewOrleansservedthesamepurpose.

ArchbishopJohnShawledacampaigntoconstructanewseminarybuildingona siteonS.CarrolltonAvenue.Thebuildingwasdesignedtohouse96studentsand sixfacultymembers.

TheseminaryopenedforclassesinSeptember1923andwasformallydedicated thatNovember.Ahostofreligiousleaderswerepresent,ledbyArchbishopShaw andArchbishopJohnGlennonofSt.Louis.AccordingtoTheTimes-Picayune,a cablegramfromPopePiusXIwasreadatthededication:“TheVenerablePontiff, withaprayerforeveryblessingforthenewseminary,verylovinglyimpartsthe Apostolicblessing.”

In1925,aresidencewasbuiltnextdoortotheseminaryfortheArchbishop ofNewOrleans.PopeJohnPaulIIstayedthereasaguestofArchbishopPhilip Hannanduringthepope’s1987visittothecity.ArchbishopGregoryAymondisan alumnus,formerprofessorandpresident-rectoroftheseminary,whichnowalso offerstheologydegreesforlaypeople.

OnThursday,Sept.14,aspecial100thanniversaryRector’sDinnerwillbeheld attheRooseveltHotel.OnSaturday,Sept.16,aMasswillbecelebratedat10a.m. atSt.LouisCathedraltocommemoratetheseminary’scentennial.

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Themusical‘Wicked’ returnstoSaengerTheatre Nov.29-Dec.17.

GAMBIT’S 2023

FAL L EVENTS PREVIEW

SOUTHERNDECADENCEREVELERS haven’tlosttheirsuntans, andthelocalentertainmentlineupisalreadyinfullswing, withconcerts,comedy,localfestivalsandmorethisweek andthroughtheNewYear

Gambit’sFallEventspreviewincludesahostofevents, includingtheater,dance,opera,comedy,festivals,holiday celebrations,Halloweenhaunts,specialfilmscreenings, fundraisinggalasandmore.Therealsoisaconcertcalendar ofmostlytouringbandsandaroundupofeventswortha tripoutoftown todestinationsfromFestivalsAcadienset CreolesinLafayettetocruisingontheGulfCoast. Someeventshavereleasedfullschedulesanddetails andmanymorewillbereleasinginformationinweeks tocome CheckweeklylistingsinGambitandonlineat calendar.gambitweekly.comformoredetailsandevents throughouttheseason

ComplexionsContemporary Balletpremieresanewwork commissionedbytheNew OrleansBalletAssociation onOct.21attheMahalia JacksonTheater.

SEPTEMBER

THROUGHSEPT.17

‘TheViewUpStairs’

MaxVernon’smusicalimaginesthefriendswho socializedattheUpStairsLoungebeforeitwas destroyedbyfireinoneofthedeadliestattacks ontheLGBTQcommunity JeffersonPerforming ArtsSocietypresentstheshowattheJeffersonPerformingArtsCenter.Findticketsonjpas.org.

THROUGHSEPT.24

‘Singin’intheRain’

RickyGrahamdirectsthemusicalsetasthesilent filmeraendsandstarsinanonscreenromance findtheirvoices.AtRivertownTheatersforthe PerformingArts.Findticketsandinformationat rivertowntheaters.com.

SEPT.15-17

LaFeteCreole

OperaCreolepresentsaseriesofperformancesincludingtributestoMahaliaJackson,SybilKeinand WilliamGrantStill.AttheMarignyOperaHouse Findticketsatoperacreole.org.

SEPT.15-17

PAWPatrol:‘HeroesUnite’ InthenewPAWPatrolLiveshow,clonesofRobo DogstiruptroubleandRyderandthepackspring intoaction.AtUNOLakefrontArena Findtickets viaticketmaster.com.

SEPT.15-17

NOLAArtFest

Theeventfeaturesartandfoodvendorsandmusic inLouisArmstrongPark,andthere’sanafterparty onFriday,Sept 15,featuringdragperformances Findinformationvialinktr.ee/nolaartfest.

Oktoberfest attendeesdo thechickendance atDeutschesHaus onweekends inOctober.

SEPT.16

NOLAEastFestival

Thereisentertainment,craftvendors,foodand moreinJoeW.BrownMemorialPark Visit nolaeastfestival.comforinformation.

SEPT.16

HispanicHeritageCelebration

There’smusicbytheMargiePerezQuintet,SincopadoTrio,BatuqueTrio,CristinaKaminis,Julio &Cesarandmore,plusLatinfoodvendorsinthe daylongcelebrationattheFrenchMarket.Visit frenchmarket.orgforinformation

SEPT.16

‘Spider-Man:IntotheSpider-Verse’

The2018animatedfilmversionoftheSpider-Man storysetincontemporaryBrooklynscreenswith accompanimentbyaliveband,DJsworkingturntablesandmore AtMahaliaJacksonTheater.Find ticketsviamahaliajacksontheater.com.

SEPT.20

CultureCollision

Dozensoflocalartsandculturalorganizations,museums,radiostationsandmoreholdahappyhour eventtohighlightupcomingseasons,eventsand volunteeropportunities AtJeffersonPerforming ArtsCenter.Findinformationatculturenola.com.

SEPT.21-23

‘TheBigEasyBeat’

Knownforharmonizingonthehitsofthe’50s and’60s,theBigEasyBoyspresentamusicalrevue highlightingclassicNewOrleans R&Btunes TheshowalsoincludestheBigEasyBabes AttheNewOrleansJazzMarket.Findtickets oneventbrite.com.

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THE ORIGINAL LAKESIDE•LIVING COLOUR IRMA THOMAS&THE PROFESSIONALS•DUMPSTAPHUNK COWBOYMOUTH•THE ICEMAN SPECIAL•CHAPEL HART AND MANY MORE!

SEPT.21-OCT.1

‘SteelMagnolias’ AgroupoffriendsatanorthLouisiana hairsalonlaughandsharetheirdaily livesinthestagecomedypopularized byastar-studdedfilmadaptation. JPASpresentstheshowattheWestwegoCulturalCenter.Findticketsand informationatjpas.org.

SEPT.22

LoveintheGarden

TheNewOrleansMuseumofArtholds itsgalafundraiserintheSydneyand WaldaBesthoffSculptureGardenwith foodfromlocalrestaurants,drinksand more Visitnoma.orgforinformation.

SEPT.22-23

FiestaLatina

TheJazz&HeritageFoundationpresentstwonightsofconcertsincluding FerminCeballosandMerengue4,Los Guiros,LaTran-KandRumbaBuena. AttheGeorgeandJoyceWeinJazz& HeritageCenter Findinformation atjazzandheritage.org.

SEPT.22-24

‘DaughterofaNymphDivine’ MondoBizarropresentsSynaminVixen’spiecemeditatingonpleasure,grief andsilence.AtCatapult.Findtickets andinformationviamondobizarro.org

SEPT.23

BeignetFest

Thefestivalfeaturessweetandsavory beignetsfromavarietyofvendorsand musicbyFlagboyGiz,MiaBorders, ImaginationMoversandmore,plus there’sanartmarketandkidsvillage. AtNewOrleansCityPark’sFestival Grounds.Findticketsandinformation onbeignetfest.com.

SEPT.23

CrescentCityConnection BridgeRun

A6kracetakesrunnersfrom OakwoodCentertoFultonStreet Forinformationandtoregister, gotoccc10k.com.

SEPT.23-24

WestbankHeritageFestival

Thefreefestivalincludeslivemusic, games,foodvendorsandmoreat theAlarioCenter.Theeventis outdoorsbutwillmoveindoorsin theeventofrain Findinformationat westbankheritagefest.com.

SEPT.24

‘TheAdventuresofTortoiseand Hare:TheNextGeneration’ LightwireTheaterpresentsanupdated versionofthefable,performedin darknesswithitsuniquelighted costumesanddance.AtJeffersonPerformingArtsCenter.Findinformation atlightwiretheater.com.

SEPT.24

OnceAgain TulaneSummerLyricTheatre presentsamemorialconcerthonoring longtimedirectorB.MichaelHoward. Forticketsandinformation,visit tinyurl.com/mhmemorial.

SEPT.24-OCT.1

BisbeeSeanceRoom

Thetouringtheatricalmagicshowisset inaVictorianparlorinahauntedFrench Quarterhome Visitthebisbeeseanceroom.comforticketsandinformation.

SEPT.28

‘Metropolis’ TheBroadsidescreensFritzLang’s futuristic1927silentfilmclassicwith

alivescorebyJamesSingleton,Brian Haas,MikeDillonandJamesEvans Findticketsatbroadsidenola.com.

SEPT.28-OCT.7

‘Carrie:BloodintheWater’ NewOrleans’waterballettroupeAqua MobpresentsitsadaptationofSteven King’shorrorclassicaboutashyand vulnerableteenagerwithtelekinetic powers AttheDrifterHotel.Find ticketsoneventbrite.com.

SEPT.29

Women+PerformingforWomen+ ThereareperformancesbyYusa, DebbiewithaD,LajuanLoveandGina BrownandAnuthaLevel,plusfood trucks,acashbar,asilentauction andmoretobenefitHagar’sHouse, whichsupportswomen,children, transandgender-nonconforming people.AttheBroadside.Findtickets oneventbrite.com.

SEPT.29&OCT.1

‘TheMarriageofFigaro’ InMozart’sopera,CountAlmavivatries toseducehiswife’sservantbeforeher marriagetohisservant,Figaro.The NewOrleansOperaAssociationpresentstheshowattheMahaliaJackson Theater.Findticketsandinformation atneworleansopera.org.

SEPT.30-OCT.1

FriedChickenFestival

Thefestivalfeaturesroughly50vendorsofferingfriedchicken,seafood, dessertsandmore.Therealsoislive music,abeergarden,acustomcar show,afamilyzoneandmore. OnthegroundsoftheUNOLakefront Arena.Visitfriedchickenfestival.com forinformation.

OCTOBER

OCT.1-8

‘AWonderfulWorld’ JamesMonroeIglehartstarsin ChristopherRenshaw’sBroadway-boundmusicalaboutLouisArmstrong,followinghismusicalcareer andtoldinpartbythewomeninhis life AtSaengerTheatre.Findtickets viasaengernola.com.

OCT.4

Bachtoberfest

TheMusicalArtsSocietyofNew OrleanscelebratesBachwithAndre BohrenandtheElectricYatQuartetat MargaretPlaceHotel.Findinformation atmasno.org.

OCT.5-8

InternationalArtsFestival

StephenMarley,SteelPulseand GeorgePorterJr headlineafest alsofeaturingErnieSmith,Ivan Neville,RussellBatisteandmore, witheventsatCrescentParkon SaturdayandSundayandCivicTheatreonFriday Visitiafnola.comfor ticketsandinformation.

OCT.5-15

‘Dracula’

TheNOLAProjectcompanymember PeteMcElligottadaptsBramStoker’s horrorstoryintoafamily-friendly comedyperformedoutdoorsatthe LafitteGreenway.Findticketsand informationvianolaproject.com.

OCT.5-23

‘LettheRightOneIn’ LePetitTheatrepresentsJack Thorne’sstageadaptationofthe Swedishvampirethriller,popular asanovelandfilm.Findtickets vialepetittheatre.com.

OCT.6

‘PeppaPig’sSing-AlongParty’ Charactersfromthepopularshow, includingPeppa,George,PedroPony andSuzySheep,leadatheatricalshow foryoungaudiencestosingalong At MahaliaJacksonTheater.Findtickets viamahaliajacksontheater.com.

OCT.6-8

AsheRooftopFestivalandGala

TheAsheCulturalArtsCentergala hasanAfrochicthemeandfeatures comedianandactorRoyWoodJr. andaperformancebysingerChante Moore.Therearerooftopevents exploringtheAfricanDiasporaat differentlocationsduringthefestival Visitashenola.orgforinformationand alinktogalatickets.

OCT.6-8

GretnaHeritageFestival HeadlinersincludeLukasNelsonand thePromiseoftheReal,LosLobos, TromboneShorty&OrleansAvenue, KoolandtheGang,LynyrdSkynyrd, TrampledByTurtles,JJGreyandMofro andmore.Thefestivalindowntown GretnaalsohasanItalianVillage,an AsianVillage,aGermanbeergarden andmore.Findticketsandinformation atgretnafest.com.

OCT.6-8

GentillyFest

There’slivemusicontwostages, craftvendors,akidsvillageandmore

GrandMarshalKr3wcial tossesbeadsatthe 2022KreweofBoo Halloweenparade.

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SCAN FOR TICKETS

Free Coffee Samples From 25+ Southern Roasters

Barista Skills and Latte Art Competitions

The La Marzocco Equipment Playground

Coffee Cocktail Demonstrations and Coffee Art Displays

60+ Hours of FREE Coffee Education

TalksOnNew Orleans Coffee History

Coffee Experts From Around The World

AndMuchMore!

attheneighborhoodfestivalinPontchartrainPark Visitgentillyfestival.com forinformation.

OCT.7

ArtforArt’sSake

ArtgalleriesandmuseumsintheWarehouseDistrictandalongMagazineStreet opennewshowsandhostreceptions. Findinformationatartsdistrictneworleans.comandmagazinestreet.com.

OCT.7

‘SnowWhite’

Ukraine’sGrandKyivBalletpresentsthe adaptationoftheBrothersGrimmfairy talesettomusicbycomposerBogdan Pavlovsky AtJeffersonPerformingArts Center.Findticketsandinformation atjpas.org.

OCT.7

‘SwanLake’

Ukraine’sGrandKyivBalletpresentsthe classicstoryofaprincewhofallsinlove withaswan,settoTchaikovsky’sscore.

AtJeffersonPerformingArtsCenter

Findticketsandinformationatjpas.org.

OCT.7

BluesberryMusicandArtFestival

ThemusiclineupincludesBandof Heathens,MikeZito,Kevin&theBlues Grooversandmore,andthereareart vendors,foodtrucksandachildren’s villageinCovington’sBogueFalaya Park.Findticketsandinformationvia thebluesberryfest.com.

OCT.7-8

QuePasaFest

ThefestivalcelebratingHispanic heritagefeaturesmusicandmore atLafreniereParkinMetairie Visitquepasafest.orgforinformation.

OCT.12-22

CrescentCityChamber MusicFestival

TheManhattanChamberPlayersand GryphonTrioheadlinethefestival, whichincludesperformancesaround thecityandmanyfreeshows Visit crescentcitychambermusicfestival.com forscheduleanddetails.

OCT.12-22

‘BackintheDay’

NoDreamDeferredpremiereslocal playwrightHaroldEllisClark’sdrama aboutfourNewOrleanswomenwho confrontafigurefromtheirpast At ztheAndreCaillouxCenterfor PerformingArtsandCulturalJustice. Findticketsandinformationat nodreamdeferrednola.com.

OCT.13-15

CrescentCityBlues&BBQFestival

ThemusiclineupincludesShemekia Copeland,SamanthaFish,TabBenoit, CedricBurnside,SelwynBirchwood andmanymoreatthefestivalinLafayetteSquare.There’salsobarbecue fromnumerousfoodvendors,anarts marketandmore.Findinformationat jazzandheritage.org.

OCT.13-15

WoodenBoatFestival

Therearewoodenboats,livemusic, craftandfoodvendorsandmoreatthe festivalattheLakePontchartrainBasin MaritimeMuseuminMadisonville. Visitmaritimemuseumlouisiana.org forinformation.

OCT.13-28

Oktoberfest

DeutschesHauscelebratesOktoberfest onBayouSt Johnonthreesuccessive weekendswithoompahmusic,German food,beerandmore.There’salso

chickendancing,adogparade,abeer steinholdingcontest,aGermanmarket andmore.Findticketsandinformation onoktoberfestnola.com.

OCT.14

JapanFest

ThecelebrationofJapaneseculture includesdrumming,martialarts,crafts, ateaceremony,foodvendorsandmore attheNewOrleansMuseumofArt.Find informationatnoma.orgorjapansocietyofneworleans.org.

OCT.14

TheRevival

TheNewOrleansAfricanAmericanMuseumhostsperformancesby504IcyGrl andAntwigadee,plusartvendors, games,culturalactivitiesandadance party Visitnoaam.orgforinformation

OCT.15

LittleAmal

AgiantpuppetrepresentingaSyrian refugeegirlistouringtheU.S.andmakes astopattheMusicBoxVillage.Find informationatmusicboxvillage.com.

OCT.19-22

GhostsintheOaks

There’strick-or-treating,artsandcrafts, apumpkinpatchandacampfireatthe HalloweencelebrationatCityPark’sCarouselGardensAmusementPark Visit neworleanscitypark.comfordetails.

OCT.20-21

AbitaFallFest

ThemusiclineupfeaturestheLost BayouRamblers,MarcBroussard,Bon BonVivant,GalHoliday,TheStumpgrinders,LilliLewisandmore,and there’scraftandfoodvendors,tailgating,akidszoneandmoreattheAbita SpringsTrailhead.Visitabitafallfest.com forscheduleandinformation.

OCT.20-21

KreweofBoo

ThekrewepresentsaMardiGras-style HalloweenparadethroughtheFrench QuarteronSaturday,Oct.21.Otherweekendeventsincludeamasqueradeball,a secondline,theZombieRunandmore. Findinformationatkreweofboo.com.

OCT.20-22

NOLAFunkFest

ThefestivalcelebratesNewOrleans musicontwostages,andthelineup includesatributetotheMeterswith LeoNocentelli,IrmaThomas,theDirty DozenBrassBand,GeorgePorterJr andRunnin’Pardners,EricaFallsand VintageSoul,IvanNeville,TribalGold

GretnaFestbringsmusicfanstotheblocksofDowntown GretnaneartheriverfrontforconcertsonOct.6-8.

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Exploring artand thehumanities: The Helis Foundation JohnScott Center offersengaging communityevents

BY AMANDA MCELFRESH, AMCELFRESH@THEADVOCATE.COM

This articleisbrought to youbyLouisianaEndowment forthe Humanities.

In his lifeand work,artistJohnScott found inspiration everywhere, carrying asketchbook withhim at all times and drawing inspiration from jazz musicians to fold in concepts of improvisation into his visual art. Today, withThe Helis Foundation John ScottCenter, theLouisiana Endowmentfor theHumanities seeks to carryonthatlegacywithnumerous public events that aredesigned to expose thepower and creativityofart to all.

“John Scott’slifeethos wastopasson information, experiences and resources. Thatinformsagreat deal of thework we do,” said Christina Lott,program managerfor thecenter. “For us,the arts areentangled in everything and areavehicle we can use to explore humanities issues and concernswhile expanding access to spaces that are both beautiful and impactful.” Membersofthe public will have an opportunitytodojustthatduring three events in September,eachone designed to showcasethe positiveeffects that artcan have.OnSeptember 13, the Studio Insights panel discussion will featureindividuals who had close personal or professional ties to Scottspeaking about his workspaces and methods

“He had an open practicewhere people could come in and out.Itwas an approachable and constant learning experience,”Lottsaid. The panel discussion will be acontinuation of the conversation begun by therstStudio Insights panel in June and an earlier eventinwhichindividuals were able to create artinspired by some of Scott’s unnished works and leovermaterials, withafocus on howart can be an open and collaborativeexperience.

Then, on September 16, aFamily FunDay at theJohn ScottCenterwill featureactivities t foreveryonefrom young children to older adults. The centerisopen everySaturday, but theFamily FunDay will include special events likestory-sharing, art-making, make-and-takecras and music.

Lastly,onSeptember 21, thecenter will hostanartseducatorsocialwitha guided tour,mix-and-mingle,refreshments and apresentation about Gustave Blache III ArtScholarships for Aspiring Artists to supportLouisiana high school students or recent graduateswho want to study at theSchool of Visual Arts in NewYork City.

“Weknowthatsome people have limited access to thearts, whichisamain reason whyweatthe center want to givepeople an avenue and an abilityto

exploretheir humanityand John Scott’s beliefthatart is life,”Lottsaid. “There’s something foreveryone in our center.Especially forpeople from Louisiana, they can takepride in knowing that thereisa global artistwho came from NewOrleans and createdworks from his experiences in this space. It’s agreat lesson about the importanceofseeing yourself in your world and responding to your world. Everyone can benet from that.”

The events also align withthe Louisiana Endowmentfor theHumanities’overall mission to champion the humanities across thestate.Inaddition to thecenter, whichopened in September 2022, other LEHinitiatives include “64 Parishes,” aquarterly magazine on Louisiana history and cultureaswell as an accompanying websiteand online encyclopedia; early childhoodeducation and literacyprograms; and re-granting, wherebyLEH takes in funds and distributes them to museums, historical sites and organizationsthat supportthe humanities in Louisiana.

“Asastatewide private nonprotand theLouisiana affiliate forthe National Endowmentfor theHumanities,wesee our role as being stewardsand supportersofthe state’s cultureand history,” said Lauren Noel, theorganization’s marketing director. “We’re dedicatedto increasing access to thehumanities in everyparishinLouisiana. We have alot of ongoing initiatives that we’reproud of and sincethe center opened last year,it hasbecome another wonderful avenue forustoexpand access to thehumanities in conjunction withvisual arts.”

All of theeventswill takeplaceatThe Helis Foundation John ScottCenter, 938 LafayetteStreet,New Orleans. The centerisopen to thepublic from 12 p.m. to 6p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays Formoreinformation, visit leh.org/our-work/the-helisfoundation-john-scott-center/.

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withBigChiefJuanPardoandmore.At theNewOrleansJazzMuseum.Visit nolafunkfest.comforinformation

OCT.20-22

BooattheZoo

ThedaytimeHalloweencelebrationat AudubonZoofeaturestrick-or-treating, costuming,amaze,ahauntedhouse, animalexperiences,foodtrucksand more.Findticketsandinformationat audubonnatureinstitute.org.

OCT.20-22

Booksale

FriendsoftheJeffersonPublicLibrary holdasaleofadultandchildren’s books,puzzles,records,CDsandDVDs. ProceedssupporttheJeffersonParish LibrarySystem.Hoursvary.AtthePontchartrainCenterinKenner.Forinformation,visitfriendsofjeffersonlibrary.org

OCT.20-NOV.5

‘Assassins’

JohnWilkesBooth,LeeHarveyOswald, Lynette‘Squeaky’Frommeandother notoriousandwould-beassassinsgather inadarklycomicmusicalreflection onAmericaandinfamy.AtRivertown TheatersforthePerformingArts Find ticketsandinformationatrivertowntheaters.com.

OCT.21

ComplexionsContemporary BalletwithChiefAdjuah

Theprogramishighlightedbythepremiereofacommissionedpiecepairing thecompanyandNewOrleans-bornmusicianChiefXianaTundeAdjuah.Other piecesaresettomusicbyBachandLenny Kravitz.AtMahaliaJacksonTheater.Find ticketsvianobadance.com.

OCT.21

TremeFallFestival

Thefestivalfeatureslocalmusic,artand foodvendors,kidsactivitiesandmore atSt.Augustine’sCatholicChurch.Find informationviatremefest.org

OCT.21-22

NathalieJoachim

Haitian-AmericanartistNathalieJoachim isinresidenceattheMusicBoxVillage. Shedebutsanewmusicalperformance piece“Solitude”andpresentsherrecent work“SPACE.”Visitmusicboxvillage. comforticketsanddetails.

OCT.26

GamesintheGarden LongueVueHouseandGardens presentsalawn-game-themedfundraiser withgames,lightfare,Pimm’sCups, musicbytheHarryHardinQuartet

andanauction.Visitlonguevue.com forinformation.

OCT.26

TopTaco

Thetastingeventfeatureslocalrestaurantscompetingincategoriesforcreative andtraditionaltacosandtequiladrinks, andthereislivemusic,LuchaLibre, acostumecontestandmoreatLafreniereParkinMetairie Findtickets viatoptaconola.com.

OCT.27-NOV.5

‘YoungFrankenstein’ ThemusicaladaptationoftheMel BrooksfilmfollowstheworkofFrederickFrankenstein,whotriestorecreate hisgrandfather’stragicexperiments. JPASpresentstheshowatJefferson PerformingArtsCenter Findticketsand informationatjpas.org.

OCT.28

CelticThunder

HailingfromDublin,CelticThunder’s RyanKelly,DamianMcGinty,NeilByrne andEmmetCahillexploreIrishmusic, cultureandtraditionthroughsong. AtSaengerTheatre.Findtickets viasaengernola.com.

OCT.28

‘TheRockyHorrorPictureShow’ BarryBostwick,whoplayedBradMajors intheoriginalfilm,leadsashadowcastin thescreeningoftheuneditedversionof thecultfavoritemovieaboutthestrange happeningsatDr Frank-N-Furter’smansion.AtMahaliaJacksonTheater.Find ticketsviamahaliajacksontheater.com.

NOVEMBER

NOV.1-12

‘MJtheMusical’

DirectorChristopherWheeldonexplores thelegacyofMichaelJackson’smusic andstardominamusicalfocusedonthe launchingofthepopstar’s1992DangerousWorldTour AtSaengerTheatre.Find ticketsviasaengernola.com.

NOV.2

LordoftheDance

MichaelFlatley’spopularIrishdancing spectacularcelebratesits25thanniversaryonthistour,completewithnew choreography,stagingandeffects At MahaliaJacksonTheater.Findticketsvia mahaliajacksontheater.com.

NOV.2-12

NewOrleansFilmFestival

TheNewOrleansFilmFestivalwill screenalmost30featurefilmsand100

shortfilms,withmanyworldandregional premieresatvenuesacrossNewOrleans, aswellasonline.Visitneworleansfilmsociety.orgforascheduleanddetails.

NOV.4

FamilyandMilitary

AppreciationBlockParty

TheNationalWorldWarIIMuseumhosts ablockpartyoveritsexpandedcampus, andtherewillbeentertainment,hands-on activitiesandthechancetomeetMedalof Honorrecipients.Formoreinformation, visitnationalww2museum.org.

NOV.4

‘Demons’

ItaliancomposerClaudioSimonetti’s bandGoblinperformsalivescorefor DarioArgento’shorrorfilm“Demons.” Goblinplaysanothersetafterthe screening.AtTheBroadside.Findtickets atbroadsidenola.com.

NOV.5

NocturneXX

PianistJonathanBissperformsatthegala fortheMusicalArtsSocietyofNewOrleans.Theeventincludesareceptionand dinnerattheRitz-Carlton Findticketsat masno.org.

NOV.6

LittleMissNasty

ThehardrockingburlesquetroupeLittle MissNastyperforms,andSizzyRocket opensatToulouseTheatre.Findtickets viatoulousetheatre.com.

NOV.9-19

‘Looped’

TallulahBankheadstarredonstageand infilmsincludingsomeAlfredHitchcock horrors,butinthiscomedy,thedrunken actresscan’tseemtogetalineright JPASpresentsMatthewLombardo’s showattheWestwegoCulturalCenter Findticketsandinformationatjpas.org.

NOV.10

Starstruck

Theexhibition“FashioningAmerica: FromGrittoGlamour”inspiredthe themeforthegalaattheNewOrleans MuseumofArt.Visitnoma.orgfortickets andinformation.

NOV.10

ABTStudioCompany

TheAmericanBalletTheatreStudio Companypresentsamixofclassicand contemporaryworksatJeffersonPerformingArtsCenter.Findtickets viajpas.org

NOV.10&NOV.12

‘Blue’

Inthechamberopera,aBlackfamilyis testedasayoungartistclasheswithhis father,whoisapoliceman.NewOrleans OperaAssociationpresentstheshowat theMahaliaJacksonTheater.Findtickets andinformationatneworleansopera.org.

NOV.11

WhoseLiveAnyway

RyanStilesandGregProopsfromTV’s “WhoseLineIsItAnyway?”leadthis touringimprovcomedyshow.AtJefferson PerformingArtsCenter Findtickets viajpas.org.

NOV.11-12

CovingtonThreeRiversArtFestival

SeveralblocksofdowntownCovington arelinedbymorethan200vendorsofferingpaintings,photography,sculpture, woodwork,metalwork,jewelry,ceramics andmore,andtherearefoodtrucks

Visitcovingtonthreeriversartfestival.com fordetails.

NOV.16

DerekHough SymphonyofDance

AmasterofballroomandLatinDance, DerekHoughleadsacastofdancers showcasingavarietyofstylessettolive music.AtSaengerTheatre.Findtickets viasaengernola.com.

NOV.18-19

‘JurassicPark’inConcert

Theblockbusteraboutadinosaurpark turneddisasterzonescreenswithalive performanceofJohnWilliams’scoreby theLouisianaPhilharmonicOrchestra.At MahaliaJacksonTheater.Findtickets vialpomusic.com.

NOV.19

OakStreetPo-BoyFestival

Thefestfeaturescreativeandtraditional po-boysfromavarietyofvendors,plus multiplelivemusicstages,artvendors, kids’activitiesandmorespreadouton OakStreetfromCarrolltonAvenuetoward theriverlevee.Visitpoboyfest.comfor wristbandsandinformation.

NOV.23

ThanksgivingClassic

HorseracingseasonopensonNov.17,but ThanksgivingisalwaysabigdayattheFair GroundsRaceCourse&Slots,withthe runningoftheThanksgivingClassicand ThanksgivingDayspecials.Visitfairgroundsracecourse.comfordetails

NOV.23

HumanHorseRaces

Peopledonhorsemasksandembodya stableofequinecharactersinaseriesof

races,plusthere’slivemusicandfood anddrinksinEastonPark Visit humanhorseraces.comforinformation

NOV.23-DEC.30

CelebrationintheOaks

Morethanamillionlightsandholiday displays,aswellasdinosaursanda pirateship,fillCityParkinanattraction accessiblebydrivingorwalking tours.Findticketsandinformation atcelebrationintheoaks.com.

NOV.24-25

BayouClassic

TheGramblingStateTigersandSouthern UniversityJaguarsfaceoffinthefootball classic,andthere’sabattleoftheschool marchingbandsandaGreekshowinthe SuperdomeonFriday.Forticketsanda fullscheduleofweekendevents, visitmybayouclassic.com.

NOV.29-DEC.17

‘Wicked’

Thepopularmusictellsthestoryofthe friendshipsofyoungwitchesElphabaand Glinda,longbefore“TheWizardofOz.” ThetouringBroadwayshowreturns toSaengerTheatre.Findtickets viasaengernola.com.

DECEMBER

DEC.1

‘Lisette!’

TheconcertfeaturessopranoLisette Oropesa,mezzo-sopranoAshleyDixon, tenorCarlosEnriqueSantelliandbaritone BlakeDenson.NewOrleansOpera Associationpresentstheshowatthe MahaliaJacksonTheater.Findticketsand informationatneworleansopera.org.

DEC.1-17

‘AChristmasStory,theMusical’

RalphieParkerstillwantshisBBguninthe musicaladaptationofthepopularholiday film AtRivertownTheatersforthePerformingArts.Findticketsandinformation atrivertowntheaters.com.

DEC.2

KrampusNOLAuf

TheKreweofKrampuspresentsitshauntingholidayparadefullofAlpinespirits, Swampus,theKrampusHornsandmore InBywater.Visitkreweofkrampus.com fordetails.

DEC.7-10

LunaFete

Thefestivalofart,lightandtechnology bringsprojectionmappingprojects,art installations,anartmarketandmoreto

thepedestrianmallinfrontoftheErnest N.MorialConventionCenter Findinformationatlunafete.com.

DEC.7-22

‘AChristmasCarol’ CrescentCityStagepresentsPatrickBarlow’snewadaptationofCharlesDickens’ classic.AtMarquetteTheatreatLoyola UniversityNewOrleans.Findtickets atcrescentcitystage.com.

DEC.8-17

‘NewOrleansJazzNutcracker’ TheMarignyOperaBalletpresentsits originaltakeontheholidayclassic,butset inJacksonSquarewithanarrayofcolorful characters.AttheMarignyOperaHouse. Findticketsatmarignyoperahouse.org

DEC.10

CelticChristmas

DannyO’Flaherty,formerproprietorof O’Flaherty’sIrishChannelPub,leadsa holidaycelebrationwithtraditionalCeltic music,danceandstories.AtJefferson PerformingArtsCenter.Findtickets viajpas.org.

DEC.12

WheelofFortuneLive

MarkL.Walberghoststheliveversion ofthepopulargameshow,andcontestantsareselectedatrandomtogoon stageandtrytosolvepuzzlesforprizes. AtMahaliaJacksonTheater.Findtickets viamahaliajacksontheater.com.

DEC.13-17

PhotoNOLA

Theannualphotographyfestivalfeatures showsatlocalgalleries,museumsand othervenues,aswellasportfolioreviews, akeynoteaddressandmore.Findinformationatphotonola.org.

DEC.15-23

‘TheNutcracker’

NewOrleansBalletTheatreproduction oftheclassicballetcombinesitsprofessionalcompanyandareadancestudents. AtOrpheumTheater.Findtickets vianeworleansballettheatre.com.

DEC.16-17

‘TheNutcracker’ JPASandJeffersonBalletTheatrepresent theclassicballetatJeffersonPerforming ArtsCenter Findticketsviajpas.org.

DEC.21-30

NOLAChristmasfest

Markingits10thanniversary,the holidaycelebrationinsidetheErnestN. MorialConventionCenterfeaturesice skating,carnivalrides,aGingerbread

Village,entertainment,amarketand more.Findticketsandinformation atnolachristmasfest.com.

DEC.22

‘ElfinConcert’

ThepopularholidayfilmstarringWillFerrell seekinghistruehomeinNewYorkscreens withalivescore.AtSaengerTheatre.Find ticketsviasaengernola.com.

DEC.30

TheIllusionists

Atouringcastofmagiciansperformsa holiday-themedshowwitheverything fromillusionstocomedymagic.At MahaliaJacksonTheater.Findtickets viamahaliajacksontheater.com

DEC.30

‘Nutcracker!MagicalChristmasBallet’ AcastofUkrainianprincipaldancers leadsthistouringproductionoftheclassic ballet AtSaengerTheatre.Findtickets viasaengernola.com.

STAND-UP COMEDY

SEPT.15

DaveChappelle SmoothieKingCenter

SEPT.22

JeffDye

TheHowlin’Wolf

SEPT.27

ChrisTitus

TheHowlin’Wolf

SEPT.28

NimeshPatel Fillmore

SEPT.29

DanielVanKirk Dragon’sDen

OCT.14

LeanneMorgan SaengerTheatre

OCT.14

PinkyPatel CivicTheatre

OCT.14

CoreyHolcomb Fillmore

OCT.15

LaurenHigh TheHowlin’Wolf

OCT.20

RachelFeinstein TheHowlin’Wolf

OCT.21

DesiBanks Fillmore

OCT.29

DavidLucas ComedyHouse

NOV.9

CaitlinPeluffo TheHowlin’Wolf

NOV.12

DarrenKnight JoyTheater

NOV.15

HannahBerner JoyTheater

NOV.24

NurseBlake SaengerTheatre

NOV.25

MarkNormand OrpheumTheater

DEC.1

IlanaGlazer CivicTheater

DEC.2

85South SmoothieKingCenter

DEC.8

AkaashSingh TheHowlin’Wolf

DEC.16

JoePraino ComedyHouse

DEC.23

SeanPatton TheHowlin’Wolf

FALL CONCERT PREVIEW

ThefallmusiccalendarinNewOrleansisfulloftouringbandsand specialshows.Lookbelowforapreview,andcheckGambitorvisit bestofneworleans.comfordailylistingsandweeklypreviews.

SEPTEMBER

SEPT.12

PortrayalofGuilt

GasaGasa

SEPT.13

JessieMurph

JoyTheater

SEPT.13

Wess“Warmdaddy”

AndersonQuintet

SnugHarbor

SEPT.13

TAUKMoore

ToulouseTheatre

SEPT.13

CutWorms

GasaGasa

SEPT.14

HeartlessBastards

Tipitina’s

SEPT.14

Chomppa

RepublicNOLA

SEPT.15

JasonIsbelland the400Unit

OrpheumTheater

SEPT.15

MoonTaxi

Tipitina’s

SEPT.15

SubjectMatterft.

JuliaGovor

TheRabbitHole

SEPT.16

Odesza

SmoothieKingCenter

SEPT.16

Bombinowith

LouisMichot

Broadside

SEPT.16

GirlNamedTom

JoyTheater

SEPT.16

E.U.ft.SugarBear

Tipitina’s

SEPT.17

Frankieandthe WitchFingers

GasaGasa

SEPT.18

TheFallofTroy

HouseofBlues

SEPT.18

Diners

GasaGasa

SEPT.19

LilBaby

SmoothieKingCenter

SEPT.19

SylvanEsso Fillmore

SEPT.19

RoselitBone Siberia

SEPT.19

Solicitor

TheGoat

SEPT.20

Drake

SmoothieKingCenter

SEPT.20

KariFaux

HouseofBlues

SEPT.20

AlabasterDePlume

MusicBoxVillage

SEPT.21

ScottyATL

ToulouseTheatre

SEPT.21

BoysLikeGirls

Fillmore

SEPT.21

VictoriaMonet JoyTheater

SEPT.21

TheMysticalHot ChocolateEndeavors

GasaGasa

SEPT.21

ZenSelekta

RepublicNOLA

SEPT.22

BrokenSocialScene

CivicTheatre

SEPT.30

WarrenZeiders,A

ThousandHorses

Fillmore

SEPT.30

TheCurrys

ChickieWahWah

OCTOBER

OCT.1

AllTimeLow

Fillmore

OCT.1

PoisonRuin

GasaGasa

OCT.2

OCT.8

Venom,Inc.

SouthportHall

OCT.9

RinaSawayama

HouseofBlues

OCT.10

SnarkyPuppy

MahaliaJacksonTheater

OCT.10

AGiantDog

Siberia

OCT.11

Pile,Prewn GasaGasa

OCT.11

EthelCain,Wulven

SEPT.22

UADA,Cloak

GasaGasa

SEPT.22

HighVis

Siberia

SEPT.22

Zulu,SoulGlo

ToulouseTheatre

SEPT.22

FoxyShazam

Santos

SEPT.22

LilTracy

RepublicNOLA

SEPT.23

BadSuns,Colony

House,Alexsucks

Tipitina’s

SEPT.23

WailinStorms

TheGoat

SEPT.26

CorinneBaileyRae

OrpheumTheater

SEPT.27

Beyonce

CaesarsSuperdome

SEPT.27

TashSultana

Fillmore

SEPT.27

DiunnaGreenleaf

SnugHarbor

SEPT.27

DeadonaSunday

GasaGasa

SEPT.28

BobMoses

SnugHarbor

SEPT.29

TheMavericks

CivicTheatre

SEPT.29

Jacquees

RepublicNOLA

SEPT.30

Melvins,Boris

Tipitina’s

DeathGrips

Fillmore

OCT.2

DannyDriver

TulaneUniversity’sDixonHall

OCT.3

EricGales,GhaliaVolt

Tipitina’s

OCT.3

Poolside

HouseofBlues

OCT.3

AveyTare

GasaGasa

OCT.4

Deeper,Godcaster

Santos

OCT.5

DeclanMcKenna,Allie

CrowBuckley

ToulouseTheatre

OCT.5

CoreyFeldman

SouthportHall

OCT.6

NuovoTestamento

Santos

OCT.6

IFEwithBigFreedia

andglblwrmng

Tipitina’s

OCT.6

RiotTen

RepublicNOLA

OCT.7

JanelleMonae

OrpheumTheater

OCT.7

DepecheMode

SmoothieKingCenter

OCT.7

TeddySwims

Fillmore

OCT.7-8

TheTeskeyBrothers

Tipitina’s

OCT.8

CloZee

JoyTheater

OCT.18

TheNancies

GasaGasa

OCT.19

DeerTick

ChickieWahWah

OCT.19

Beauty SchoolDropout

ToulouseTheatre

OCT.19

BudokanBoys

GasaGasa

OCT.20

Alabama

SmoothieKingCenter

OCT.20

OCT.26

HereCome

theMummies

HouseofBlues

OCT.27

Heilung

SaengerTheatre

OCT.27

RaphaelSaadiq

OrpheumTheater

OCT.27

AltinGun,Pachyman

ToulouseTheatre

OCT.27

MichelleBranch

HouseofBlues

JoyTheater

OCT.11

LilYachty Fillmore

OCT.12

The1975

SmoothieKingCenter

OCT.12

Peelander-Z GasaGasa

OCT.13

ManonMan Santos

OCT.13

DelWaterGap

ToulouseTheatre

OCT.13

BlueOctober

Fillmore

OCT.14

Milly GasaGasa

OCT.14

TheSteelWoods

Tipitina’s

OCT.14

ErinRae

ToulouseTheatre

OCT.14

Hatiras

TheRabbitHole

OCT.15

Raye,Absolutely

JoyTheater

OCT.15

SonRompePera

Broadside

OCT.17

Johnnyswim JoyTheater

OCT.17

Mt.Joy

OrpheumTheater

OCT.17

GeorgeClanton

ToulouseTheatre

OCT.18

Kesha

OrpheumTheater

Generationals

Tipitina’s

OCT.21

AllisonRussell

ToulouseTheatre

OCT.21

AaronBallBand

Howlin’Wolf

OCT.21

Luci

RepublicNOLA

OCT.21-22

NathalieJoachim

MusicBoxVillage

OCT.22

Boyscott

GasaGasa

OCT.22

Saliva,DrowningPool

SouthportHall

OCT.23

TheExpendables

HouseofBlues

OCT.23

BhajanBhoy

GasaGasa

OCT.24

TheChurch

HouseofBlues

OCT.24

Jockstrap

ToulouseTheatre

OCT.25

Unknown MortalOrchestra

CivicTheatre

OCT.25

SpeedyOrtiz GasaGasa

OCT.26

Maluma

SmoothieKingCenter

OCT.26

6LACK,JordanWard

Fillmore

OCT.26

EvanandZane

ToulouseTheatre

OCT.28

ChappellRoan

JoyTheater

OCT.29

Bully

ToulouseTheatre

OCT.29

PigeonsPlaying PingPong Tipitina’s

OCT.29

SunnyDay

RealEstate HouseofBlues

OCT.30

MaggotHeart

GasaGasa

OCT.30

ThePaintedHands, mssv,Anareta

Siberia

OCT.31

MyMorningJacket

OrpheumTheater

OCT.31

TheBrian

JonestownMassacre

ToulouseTheatre

OCT.31

Sammie

HouseofBlues

NOVEMBER

NOV.1

JonathanRichman

ToulouseTheatre

NOV.1

Noname

RepublicNOLA

NOV.1

WishboneAsh

HouseofBlues

NOV.2-4

Houndmouth

ToulouseTheatre

NOV.2

BellWitch

Santos

NOV.2

1tbsp

GasaGasa

NOV.2

RussellDickerson

Fillmore

NOV.3

WeCameasRomans

HouseofBlues

NOV.3

MazeFeaturing

FrankieBeverly

UNOLakefrontArena

NOV.3-4

AlejandroEscovedo

ChickieWahWah

NOV.4

KevinGates

UNOLakefrontArena

NOV.5

MiaxAlly

HouseofBlues

NOV.7

Tennis Tipitina’s NOV.7

TinyMovingParts

HouseofBlues

NOV.8

OfMiceandMen, BulletforMyValentine

Fillmore

NOV.8

TheBrook&theBluff, BendigoFletcher

ToulouseTheatre

NOV.8

PaperKites

HouseofBlues

NOV.8

Tinashe,Shygirl

OrpheumTheater

NOV.9

MacSabbath

ZonyMash

NOV.9

DietLite

GasaGasa NOV.9

GJones

JoyTheater

NOV.10

MenITrust

OrpheumTheater

NOV.10

IVandThe

StrangeBand

TheGoat

NOV.10

EastRich

Howlin’Wolf

NOV.11

YardAct

ToulouseTheatre

NOV.11

PhillipPhillps

HouseofBlues

NOV.11

LSDream

JoyTheater

NOV.12

ArinRay

HouseofBlues

NOV.13

SarahMorrison

GasaGasa

NOV.13

ModiglianiQuartet

TulaneUniversity’s

DixonHall

NOV.14

JackKays

HouseofBlues

NOV.14

RED

SouthportHall

NOV.16

Alt-J

JoyTheater

NOV.17

PornoforPyros

Fillmore

NOV.18

GreenskyBluegrass, LindsayLou

JoyTheater

NOV.18

KirkFranklin

UNOLakefrontArena

NOV.18

TheHeadandthe

Heart,YokeLore

OrpheumTheater

NOV.19

FitforanAutopsy, Exodus

CivicTheatre

NOV.24

Maxwell SmoothieKingCenter

NOV.25

Mersiv

Fillmore

NOV.26

Aqua

Fillmore

NOV.26

BillKirchen

ChickieWahWah

NOV.29

AmericanAquarium

LanceRoark,Tipitina’s

NOV.30

LizPhair, Blondshell

OrpheumTheater

DECEMBER

DEC.1

BlindBoys ofAlabama

JPAC

DEC.1

dvsn

HouseofBlues

DEC.1-3

PrettyLights

MardiGrasWorld

OF TOWN GE TT

BYJOHNSTANTON|GAMBITEDITOR

WITHTHEBRUTALHEATOFSUMMER(hopefully)breaking,NewOrleaniansaregonnabe itchingtogetoutoftheairconditioningand backintothesun.Andwhilethere’stonsof stufftodohereinthecity,we’reblessedto liveintheGulfSouth,whichfeaturesliterally hundredsoffestivals,artsmarkets,classic carshows,parishandcountyfairsandmore throughoutthefall Herearejustahandful ofsomeofthebesteventshappeningwithin justashortdrivefromhome!

LOUISIANA SUGAR CANE FESTIVAL

SEPT.21-24|DowntownNewIberia hisugar.org

Thisyearisthe80thLouisianaSugar CaneFestival,featuringparades,music, foodandmore Inadditiontotheregular TractorParadeonFridayevening,there’s theBlessingoftheCrop,achildren’s parade,theSweetHarvestCarShow, andtheannualQueenSugarandKing SucroseParadeSunday.

Thefestivalalsowillincludemusic FridayandSaturday,withperformances byTheChee-Weez,SpanktheMonkey, GenoDelafose&FrenchRockin’Boogie, ChrisArdoinandmore,plusfoodand carnivalridesatthestreetfair.

BUTTERFLIES INTHE PASS MONARCH FESTIVAL

Sept.30|WarMemorialPark, PassChristian,Mississippi facebook.com/PassChristianLibrary Noteveryfestivalhastofeaturecarnival rides,beersandcoverbands orbe anall-dayaffair.TaketheButterfliesin thePassMonarchFestival,theBiggest LittleLepidoptera-themedFestivalin theSouth.

Accordingtoorganizers,thegoalof thefestivalistocelebrate“Monarchbutterfliesandotherpollinatorsandwhat wecandotohelpthemthrive.”Running from10a.m.to1p.m.,thefestivalwill featureapet-friendlybutterflycostume parade,talksaboutMonarchbutterflies andotherpollinatorsbyMississippi researchers,kidsactivitiesandaspecial butterfly-themededitionofthePasse’s weeklyartsmarket.FormoreinformationchecktheeventpageonFacebook.

CRUISIN’ THE COAST

Oct.1-8|Basicallytheentire MississippiGulfCoast,checkwebsite forspecificsitesandevents cruisinthecoast.com

Billingitselfasthecountry’slargestblock party,Cruisin’theCoastisinits27thyear andgoingasstrongasever.Amashup ofaclassiccarshow,swampmeet,’50s greasercosplayeventandnostalgic low-ridingdowntheboulevard,Cruisin’ theCoastfeaturessomeofthefinest musclecars,’50sgreaserrockcover bandsanddadbodstheSouthhasto offer.TheeventisBIG lastyearmore than9,600carswereregisteredinthe cruise andtakesplaceupanddownthe coast,fromBaySt LouistoBiloxi

LOUISIANA CATTLE FESTIVAL & FAIR

Oct.6-8|DowntownAbbeville louisianacattlefestival.org

OriginallydubbedtheDairyFestival, theannualLouisianaCattleFestivalhas beenheldsince1949andfeaturesthree daysofmusic,exhibitions,paradesand more Howmuchmore?Well,there’sa “BabyShow,”acookingcontestandthe Queen’spageant,alivestockshow,street fair,youthBBguntournamentandafais do-dointhestreetsofAbbeville.

Thisyear’smusicallineupincludes GenoDelafose&FrenchRockin’Boogie, DustinSonnier&TheWanted,TheEnvies,SwamplandRevivalandmore

FESTIVALS ACADIENS ET CREOLES

October13-15|GirardPark,Lafayette festivalsacadiens.com

WiththedemiseofVoodooFest,Lafayette’sannualFestivalsAcadiansisbyfar thefall’sbiggestmusicandculturefestival inLouisiana Thefree,three-daycelebrationofCajuncultureisinits39thyearand thisyearwillhonortheKingofZydeco, CliftonChenier,includingopeningnight setsbyRoddieRomeroandtheHubCity

All-starsandCoreyLedetandHisZydeco Band.Chenier’ssonC.J.andtheRedHot LouisianaBandwillpaytributetothe kingSaturday.

OtheractsincludetheDaiquiriQueens, SteveRiley&theMamouPlayboys, GenoDelafose&FrenchRockin’Boogie, DonnyBroussard&theLouisianaStars, ChubbyCarrier&theBayouSwamp Band,thePineLeafBoys,CameronDupuy&theCajunTroubadoursandmany moreacrossitsfourstages.

Butthefestivalisn’tjustaboutmusic. Dozensoffoodvendorsandartistswill alsobeonhand,plusthefestivalhosts classesonCajunlanguageandmusic, talksbyculturebearersandhistorians andsomuchmore

BRIDGE CITY GUMBO FESTIVAL

Oct.13-15|GumboFestivalParkinAngel Square,1701BridgeCityAve.,BridgeCity bridgecitygumbofestival.org

Backin1973,Gov.EdwinEdwards declaredBridgeCitythe“GumboCapital oftheWorld,”andeversincethecityhas beenhostingitsannualfestivalcelebrating,well,gumbo There’sgumbo,music, gumbo,thepresentationofthenewMiss CreoleGumbo,gumbo,carnivalrides and,ofcourse,gumbo!

Nowinits50thyear,thefestivalhas grownsignificantly,bothinsizeandrepresentation Justasthecityhasbecome increasinglydiversethankstoitsgrowing Latinxpopulation,sohavetheofferings atthefest Latinmusic,foodandartists arenowprominentpartsofthisfun small-townfestivaljustafewminutes fromNewOrleans.

THE 33RD ANNUAL GAUTIER MULLET FESTIVAL

Oct.21|Hwy.90andDolphin Road,Gautier,Mississippi gautiermulletfestival.com

Ifyou’veneverthrownamulletcompetitively,haveyoutrulylived?There’s onlyreallyonewaytoknowforsure: bymoseyingondownHighway90for

theGautierMulletFestival Thisyear’s one-dayeventisjampackedwithall theentertainmentandactivitiesthe modernmullettosserhascometoexpect:There’sapetparadeandcostume competition,acarandmotorcycleshow, competitivecosplay(!),vendors,anarts competition,musicand,ofcourse,the world’sfinestmullettossingeventthis sideoftheAlabama-Floridaborder.

NATCHEZ BALLOON FESTIVAL

Oct.20-21|RosalieMansion,100 OrleansSt.,Natchez,Mississippi natchezballoonfestival.com

Startedin1986,theNatchezBalloon FestivalisoneofSouthMississippi’s biggestfestivals.Asyoumayhave guessed,itfeaturesahotairballoonrace, butitalsoboastscarnivalrides,local foodvendors,afootball-themedsports tentandlivemusic.Thisyear’slineup includesTheSuffers,SisterHazel,Bag ofDonuts,FleetwoodMaccoverband Rumours,KevinandtheBluesGroovers andElanoreSwede.

FESTIVAL OF THE BONFIRES

Dec.8-10|LutcherRecreational Park,2545LouisianaAve.,Lutcher festivalofthebonfires.org

OneofthemostmagicalChristmas traditionsinourregionistheannual ChristmasLeveeBonfiresonthebanks oftheMississippiRiver.St James Parishhaslongbeentheepicenterfor thistradition,andtheannualFestival oftheBonfirescombinesthenightly firelightingswithmusic,foodandfun. LocatedinLutcher,thisyear’sfestival alsofeaturesgumbo,potatosaladand breadpuddingcompetitions,twonights oflivemusic,freeshuttlestothelevees towatchthefires,afireworksshowon Saturdaynight,achildren’spageantand aspecialSantaFestival,amongloadsof otheractivities.

ShaneBoutte,11,gets buckedoffwhileriding themechanicalbull atthe72ndLouisiana CattleFestival.

PHOTO BY BRAD KEMP / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE

FALL MUSIC FESTIVALS

BYJAKECLAPP

IF NEWORLEANIANSONCETRACED

theyearthroughtentpolemusic festivals,itwouldnormallystartin Octoberwithmajoreventslikethe VoodooMusic+ArtsExperience.As of2022,though,Voodoohasbeen onindefinitehiatus—ashasspring’s BUKU—andthathasleftanewhole inthefallcalendar.

Whileasuccessorhasn’tyet swoopedintosnaguptheroleof bringingmajortouringactsthrough CityPark,there’sstillplentyofmusic onthecalendar,ofteninsmaller packages.Andthatincludesnew festsandeffortstokeepthe musicgoing.

GretnaFestisstillamassive festivalfillingthedowntownblocks ofGretna.Itsformulatypicallyhas beentocombinesomerockandpop legendswithamixoftouringand localbands.Thisyear,thethree-day event,Oct.6-8,isheadlinedby LynrydSkynyrd,Kool&TheGang andTromboneShorty&Orleans Avenue.Thelineupalsofeatures LukasNelson&PoweroftheReal, TheTemptations,LeeBrice,Ashley McBryde,TrampledbyTurtles,Los Lobos,BluesTraveler,LivingColor andmore.AnumberofgreatNew Orleans-basedactsalsoperform, includingIrmaThomas,Dumpstaphunk,TheIcemanSpecial,Chapel Hart,DelfeayoMarsalis,Dwayne Dopsie,WaterSeed,KermitRuffins andmore.

Octoberalsowillseeanumber ofgenre-specificfestivalsaround thecity.TheNewOrleansJazz& HeritageFoundation’sfreeCrescent CityBlues&BBQFestivalreturns toLafayetteSquareonOct.13-15

withtwostages.Thelineupincludes TabBenoit,LurrieBell,Samantha Fish,LittleFreddieKing,Shemekia Copelandandmore.TheNOLA FunkFestonOct.20-22willfeature threestagesattheNewOrleans JazzMuseumandmanyofthecity’s funkgiants.Thelineupincludesa MeterstributewithLeoNocentelli, theKrasno/MooreProject,George PorterJr.,BigSam’sFunkyNation, IvanNevilleandmore.Gentilly Festcelebrateslocalmusicontwo stagesatPontchartrainPark.Treme FallFestivalhighlightsanarrayof localmusiconOct.21atSt.Augustine’sChurch

Thefamily-friendlyQuePasaFest onOct.7-8inMetairie’sLafreniereParkwillcelebrateHispanic heritagewithlocalandvisiting musicians.L.O.C.A.L.S.Festreturns toArmstrongParkonOct.21with RawRevolution,VegasCola,Jamal Batisteandmore.ThenewDarkCity Festwillfocusongothandindustrial musicwithshowsOct.20-22at Siberia,Hi-HoLoungeandtheAllWaysLounge&Cabaret.AndSister Nancytopsthisyear’sNOLAReggae FestonOct.27-29atCongoSquare alongwithsetsbyTheMeditations, TantoMetro&Devonteandmore TourismorganizationNewOrleans &Co.hasdesignatedOctoberas

NewOrleansMusicMonthandstarts thingsoffSept.28throughOct.8 withthereturnofNOLAXNOLA,a promotionofconcertshappeningat anumberofvenuesaroundthecity. AndbookendingthemonthisNOLA MusiCon,anewconferenceOct 24-27focusedontheNewOrleans musiceconomy

ThecrowdenjoysaconcertatGretnaHeritageFestival.

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Hey,Baby

BabyCajunJointisanewseafoodspotinGentilly byBethD’Addono |

WHENTONYZHENGWALKEDAWAY FROMTHERESTAURANTBUSINESSin 2018,hethoughtitwasforgood.

Zhenghadputinmorethantwo decadesinhospitality,workinghisway throughtheranksuntilheopenedhis firstrestaurant,SakeCafe,inMetairie in1999,andasecondlocationon MagazineStreetin2001.Hesold thebusinessesin2015andopeneda ramenshopinRiverbendin2018,but itshutteredsixmonthslater.

Alongwithtwopartners,Zheng wentinacompletelydifferent direction,importingsoilforcannabis productioninTexas.

Sowhatishedoingopeninganew seafoodrestaurant,BabyCajunJoint?

“IfoundtherightpartnersIguess,” Zhengsays.“Thisbusiness,itgetsin yourbloodandit’shardtogetitout.I hadtimeonmyhandswithmyother business,andIfigured,whynot?”

BabyCajunopenedJune26in Gentillyat5226ElysianFieldsAve., theformerhometoChinaTeaGarden

Zheng’spartnersarehisfriends HarrisonandJeniferVoandAnthony Cooper,aNewOrleansnativewhohas beenworkinginkitchenssincehewas 16.TheVosaresiblingswhogrewup aroundhospitalityandseafoodinNew Orleans.SeveraloftheirVietnamese kinhavecornerstoresandtheirlate fatherwasthecaptainofacommercialtunafishingboat

“Allourunclesandauntsareinthe seafoodindustry,”JeniferVosays.

Herbrother,whoworksfulltime foranaccountingfirm,helpsinthe restaurantwhenhecan,andJenifer Vomanagesthefrontofthehouse CooperandZhenghandlethingsin thekitchen.

Zhengalsoisfriendswiththe ownerofthespace,whogotintouch whenChineseTeaGardenclosed.“I knewIdidn’twanttodosushi,”he says.“SoIwasthinking,whatdoesn’t theneighborhoodhavealready?”

Aseafoodboilhousewasthe answer.JeniferVocameupwiththe name.“Everybodycallseachother ‘Baby’here,”shesays,“Ithoughtit wascatchy.”

Baby’spurposeis clear,thankstoahuge muralofaboilwithall thefixings.Thelarge diningroomhasacasual andmodernvibe,with cleanlinesandseating for130guests

Thereareavarietyof freshseafoodoptions, withshrimp,bluecrab andseasonalcrawfish sourcedlocally.Diners canordershrimpheads onoroff.Therealso aresnowcrablegs,king crablegsandlobster tailavailablebythe poundorpiece,served withCooper’sfavoritesmokedDoubleD sausage,corn,potatoes andboiledeggsin themix

Dinerscanchoose oneofZhengand Cooper’shouse-made sauces,suchasgarlic butter,lemonpepper orThaicitrus,andtheir preferredlevelofspicy heat,frommediumto extrahot.A$115seafoodplatterisenough tofeedahungry partyoffour.

There’salsomorethanboiledseafood,andZheng’sHongKongroots showupinafewChinesedishes,such asfourversionsoffriedrice.There arestirfriesoforangechickenor spicygarlicshrimpandchickenor shrimplomein.

Theseafoodgumbohasalocal touchandispopular.“It’smymom’s recipe,”JeniferVosays.

Basketsoffriedseafoodareserved withfriesorfriedrice.Chickenwings comewithKoreanbarbecue,lemon pepper,sweetteriyakiorPolynesian sweetchilisauce.Dailylunchspecials rangefrom$10-$12,withoptionslike chickenwingsortenders,bangbang shrimpandfriedcatfish,flounderor trout.Thekids’menuofferstenders,

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TANApreview

MICHAELGULOTTA’SMODERNFUSION RESTAURANTMAYPOPBLENDSFLAVORS inawaythatcanmakeyouwonderifit’s Asianfusion,Italianfusionorsomething elseentirely.Butfortwoweeksthis month,Maypopwillbeunambiguously Italianasithostsanextendedpreview ofGulotta’snextrestaurant.

TANAisbilledasanambitiousand upscaleItalianrestaurantandhasbeen takingshapeinOldMetairiesince2022. It’snowslatedtoopeninNovember

FromSept.11toSept.24,theregular Maypopmenuwillbereplacedbya samplingofdishesintherunningforthe openingmenuatTANA.Lookfordishes likecobiacrudo,cheesyfocaccia(“with muffulettafilling”),squidinktagliatelle withclamsandhotsausage,pappardellewithlambragu,roastedchicken andvealchopParmesan

bangbangshrimporfriedcatfishfor $6,includingfriesandjuice

Aprivateroomforpartieswillopen soon,alongwithoff-sitecatering options.There’safullbar,withtwofor onecocktailsandbeerfrom2:30p.m. to5:30p.m.daily

NooneknowsbetterthanZheng thatopeningarestaurantisachallenge,letaloneinsummer.

“Ithinkit’sbettertostartalittle slowandbuildthebusiness,”hesays. “I’vesurvivedmanysummers,soI knowit’sgoingtopickup.Sofar, sogood.”

SomeofTANA’sstylewillbefamiliar toGulotta’slongtimefans.Thechefran amuchsmallerItalianrestaurantunder thisnameforseveralyearsonTulane Avenueinsidetheformercocktail loungeTreo.

Formoreinformation,visitmaypoprestaurant.com/two-weeksof-tana-menu.—IanMcNulty/ TheTimes-Picayune

Dakarreset

DAKARNOLATOOKASUMMERHIATUS, CLOSINGFORALLOFAUGUST.Butthe modernSenegaleserestaurantisopen againwithsomesignificantchanges.

DakarNOLAwasopenedinUptown lastNovemberbychefSerigneMbaye andbusinesspartnerEffieRichardson.

ChefMichaelGulottawill previewtheTANAmenuathis CBDrestaurantMaypop.

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TonyZheng,AnthonyCooper andJeniferVoopened BabyCajunJoint PHOTOBYCHERYLGERBER

Thisisaboundary-pushingrestaurantwithanarrativeofentwined Africanheritage,modernAmerican cuisine,family,communityandaway withspice.

Asbefore,itisatastingmenuonly restaurant,servingaseven-course dinnerwithoneseatingpernight for$150perperson.Ashorter,less costlythree-coursemenuservedon Wednesdayshasbeendiscontinued astherestaurantreopens,andthe restaurantwillkeepitsfullconcept throughouttheweek.An“earlybird” menuisintheworksaswell.

DakarNOLAnowhasaliquor licenseandhaspairingsavailable.An expandedpastryprogram,settobegin inOctober,includescustomizable cakesforspecialoccasions.Andthe restaurantalsocollaboratedwithits MagazineStreetneighborPotsalot Potterytomakecustomplatesfor eachcourse.

Mbayewasafinalistforthisyear’s JamesBeardawardforEmergingChef, anationalhonor.—IanMcNulty/ TheTimes-Picayune

Sally’sonhiatus

THEUSUALSUMMERSLOWDOWNFOR THEHOSPITALITYBUSINESShasbeen especiallybrutalthisyear,withmany restaurantpeoplesayingit’sbeenthe slowestforbusinessinmemory.

Thathasforcedsomebigchanges inoperations.Thelatestseesthe OakStreetmodernseafoodstandout SeafoodSally’sshuttingdownfor aboutamonthtotrytocorralcosts untilfall,whenbusinesstypicallyrises Thefinalpushwasanorderfrom statehealthregulatorstoreplace therestaurant’skitchenfloor,says chefandco-ownerMarcusJacobs. Therestaurantrecentlychangedits businessfiling,whichtriggeredanew inspectionunderrecentlyrevised requirements,asifitwereanewly openingrestaurant.

“Thelevelofrepairsweneedtodo, versusthelevelofbusinesswe’vebeen doingthissummer,meanswecan’t keepgoing,”Jacobssays.“Weneedto controlourcoststofigureouthowwe dothis.”

HesaysSeafoodSally’swillreturn, likelyneartheendofSeptember.

That’sgoodnews,becauseSeafood Sally’shasbeenabreathoffresh(if alsobriny)airforlocalseafoodlovers. It’sacasualrestaurantthatgoesthe distanceforsourcingmoreinteresting andmoresustainablesegmentsof thelocalcatch,andpreparesitin flavorfulways.

JacobsandhispartnerCaitlinCarney haveaseparateprojectunderwaywith newbusinesspartnersChristinaand DanaHonnoftherestaurantCarmoto

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openaseafoodmarketandrestaurant inMid-City.Porgy’sSeafoodMarket istakingshapeinsidetheformerBevi Seafoodat236N.CarrolltonAve., andwillhaveaselectionoffreshseafood,arawbar,cocktailsandamenu ofpo-boysandotherhotdishes.

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HarrellcooksinCovington

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UNVEILEDTHEELEGANTNEWGloriette lastyearafterabigrenovationofits restaurantspace.NowtheGloriette hasanewchefatthehelm.

AlexHarrellisnowitsexecutivechef HetakesoverfromStevenMarsella, whocametotheGloriettefromCreole CuisineRestaurantConcepts.He’s sincereturnedtothatNewOrleansbasedrestaurantgroup.

TheGlorietteisahotelrestaurant thatfeelslikeitwasaimedatlocals, whohavemadetheSouthernHotel asmuchadowntownsocialclubas lodgingsfortravelers.

TherestaurantservesablendofclassicFrenchandcontemporaryLouisiana flavors,inaroomwithbigwindows, lightcolorsandmanydetails.Don’t expectanybigchangesintheformator menutobegin,thoughHarrellsayshe wantstobringinmoreoftheSouthern influencesforwhichheisknown.

“It’sanopportunitytoexplorea differentpartoftheareaandmeet andgettoknowadifferentpartofthe clientele,”hesays.

Harrellwaspreviouslyexecutivechef fortheVirginHotelanditsrestaurant CommonsClub.Hemadehisnameat SylvainintheFrenchQuarterbefore

developinghisownrestaurantAngeline aschef/ownerfrom2015to2018. Angelinedistinguisheditselfwith menusthatwerestronglySouthern, butnotscripted,andanapproachthat wasoriginalbutalsodowntoearthin concept,compositionandflavor.

AfterAngelineclosed,Harrell becameexecutivechefattheElysian Bar,therestaurantattheHotelPeter &PaulinFaubourgMarigny,before openingtheCommonsClubin2021 CookingnowontheNorthshore,the chefsayshe’slookingforwardtoworkingwithmoreofthelocalproducersin theareatosupplyhismenus.

“Itgetsmeclosertosomeofthe farmersthatareontheNorthshoreand explorewhat’sthereforgrowersand producers,”hesays.

TheSouthernHotelisapproachingthe10thyearsincethishistoric propertymadeitsreturnin2014,and itisinthemidstofanexpansion,with a25-roomadditioncalledtheSummer Housetakingshapenextdoor.

InNewOrleans,Harrell’swork continueswithlocalchapterofBen’s Friendsthathehelpedstart,which providessupportforrestaurantand hospitalityworkerswhoaresoberor workingtogetsober.Thosemeetings continueeachMondayat10:30am attheChloe.

“It’sreallyachanceforpeoplewho aresoberintheindustrytoconnect andsupporteachother,”Harrellsays ofthegroup.—IanMcNulty/ TheTimes-Picayune

Stags’ Leap Cabernet Sauvignon

Afresh andvibrantNapa ValleyCabernetwith layers of brightred berry fruits, alongside afloralpotpourri. Complimentary flavors of Bing cherry,blackcurrant, blackberry,and cassis accompanybaking spicenotes and hints of anise, crafting a wine thatisrich and plush with amouth filling texture. Velvety tannins envelope the dense fruit providing balanceand texture, all leading to along, luscious finish.

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Chris Hamm

Chef byWillCoviello

CHRISHAMMISTHECHEFDE CUISINEATTHESTEAKHOUSEAT HARRAH’SCASINO,buthegrew upinSeattle,hookedonAsian dishes.Afterculinaryschool,he workedfor13yearsatanumber ofTomDouglas’restaurantsin Seattle.Thenfiveyearsago,he movedhereandhascookedat Coquette,Cavan,Sylvainand nowTheSteakhouse.InAugust, helaunchedhisteriyakipop-up andhasdoneafewcollaborative eventsashe’sbuildingitintoits ownthing.Formoreinformation, see@sosohammyonInstagram.

Whydidyou startthepop-up?

CHRISHAMM: IwanttobringteriyakiandthatculturetoNewOrleans. InSeattle,therearelotsofteriyaki shops,andyoucangogetateriyaki plateorayakisobaplate.Andyoucan getgyozaandeggrolls.Iamjusttrying tobringthatshopvibetothisarea. Teriyakiisgrilledchickenwiththe sauce.IfeellikesouthernLouisianais sointochickenandricewithagravy Thisisjustadifferentwaytolookatit. It’sthefoodIgrewupeating.It makesmehappy

What’sonyourmenu?

H: Iamusingalotoftraditional Japanesetechniques,whichIam passionateabout.

Ihavebeengettingacaseofchickensandbreakingthemdown—using thelegquartersfortheteriyakiand thebreastsforkatsu.Imakeabroth withthebonesandtrytoservethat asathankyou,likeasippingbroth. Iamtryingtodoonevegetabledish andsomethingcold.Thecolditem hasbeenatomatosaladrecently.I lovecharredcabbage.Thelastone waswithachilicrispaioliorchilicrisp vinaigrettewithabunchofherbs

Theteriyakiisaboned-outlegand thighquarter,anditcomeswithrice andasalad.It’sgrilledandbraised Iserveitwithalittleofthefurikake andscallions

Myteriyaki(sauce)ismorelikea tare.It’ssoy,sakeandmirin,andI roastginger,scallionsandgarlicin apan,butIhavechickenbackson topofthat,sothere’schickenflavor

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inthesauceaswell.Youseeita lotinramenshops,andtheyuse aromaticoil.We’llgrillthighsand diptheminthesauceandput thembackonthegrillsoyouget nicecaramelization.

Ididachickenkatsuplate.You poundit,youbreadit.Chickenwitha cabbagesaladandasideofrice. Wemadefurikake,butwithcrispy chickenskinintheretotrytoutilize allofthebird

Ididacharredcabbagebutwith theflavorprofilesofokonomiyaki.In JapanitcomeswithBull-Dogsauce.I serveminewithbull-hogsauce,which Imakemyself.

Wingsarefriedwingswith teriyakisauceonthesideand sunomonopickles.

Thefirstpop-upwaswithAndrew LuatGetYourMom+DimSum.Idid onewithJustin(Natori)fromLastBite (atBywaterBrewPub).BywaterBrew Pubinvitedusback.

Whatwouldyouliketo

doasthepop-upgrows?

H: Ieventuallywanttodoachicken ramenandstufflikethat.Iwant tohavefunwiththechickensand eventuallydootherthings.I’dliketo doacharredoctopuswithacharred eggplantpureewithshiokoji,purple daikon,puffedriceandpurpleoxalis.

Chickenhasthisreputationlikeit can’treallybethatgood.Butwith propertechnique,Ithinkyoucan dosomeamazingthings.Evenjusta reallygoodbrothissosatisfying.

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8FreshFoodAssassin—1900N.Claiborne Ave.,(504)224-2628;Instagram,@8freshfoodassassin ChefMannyJanuary’sserves lambchops,T-bonesteaks,salmon,crab cakes,deepfriedribs,friedchickenand seafood-loadedoysters.Noreservations. Deliveryavailable.Lunchanddinner

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Acorn—LouisianaChildren’sMuseum, 12HenryThomasDrive,(504)218-5413; acornnola.com Blackenedshrimptacos aretoppedwitharugula,radish,pineapple-mangosalsaandcilantro-limesauce. Noreservations.Breakfastandlunch

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AngeloBrocato’s—214N.CarrolltonAve., (504)486-1465;angelobrocatoicecream com—Thissweetshopservesitsowngelato, spumoni,Italianice,cannolis,biscotti,fig cookies,tiramisu,macaroonsandmore LunchanddinnerTue.-Sun.$

Annunciation—1016AnnunciationSt., (504)568-0245;annunciationrestaurant. com—GulfDrumYvonneisservedwith brownbuttersaucewithmushroomsand artichokehearts.Reservationsrecommended.DinnerThu.-Mon.$$$

BananaBlossom—5009thSt.,Gretna, (504)500-0997;504bananablossom.com

JimmyCho’sThaidishesincludesmoked porkbellyandporkmeatballsinlemongrass brothwithegg,greenonion,cilantroand garlic.Reservationsacceptedforlargepartiesexceptweekends.Deliveryavailable

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Bamboula’s 514FrenchmenSt.;bamboulasmusic.com Thelivemusicvenue’s kitchenoffersamenuoftraditionalandcreativeCreoledishes,suchasCreolecrawfish crepeswithagoatcheeseandchardonnay creamsauce.Reservationsaccepted. Lunch,dinnerandlate-nightdaily $$

TheBlueCrabRestaurantandOyster Bar—118HarborViewCourt,Slidell,(985) 315-7001;7900LakeshoreDrive,(504) 284-2898;thebluecrabnola.com—Basin barbecueshrimpareservedovercheese gritswithacheesebiscuit.Outdoorseating available.Noreservations.Lakeview:Lunch anddinnerTue.-Sun.Slidell:LunchWed.Fri.,dinnerWed.-Sun.,brunchSat.-Sun.$$ Broussard’s—819ContiSt.,(504)5813866;broussards.com Rainbowtrout amandineisservedwithtassoandcorn macquechouxandCreolemeunieresauce. Reservationsrecommended.Outdoor seatingavailable.DinnerWed.-Sat., brunchSun $$$

CafeNormandie—HigginsHotel,480 AndrewHigginsBlvd.,(504)528-1941;higginshotelnola.com/dining ThemenucombinesclassicFrenchdishesandLouisiana itemslikecrabbeignetswithherbaioli.No reservations.Breakfastandlunchdaily.$$

TheCommissary—634OrangeSt.,(504) 274-1850;thecommissarynola.com The centralkitchenforDickieBrennanrestaurantshasadine-inmenuwithasmoked turkeysandwichwithbacon,tomatojam, herbedcreamcheese,arugulaandherb vinaigretteonhoneyoatbread.Noreservations.Outdoorseatingavailable.Lunch

Tue.-Sat $$

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Curio—301RoyalSt.,(504)717-4198; curionola.com—ThecreativeCreolemenu includesblackenedGulfshrimpserved withchickenandandouillejambalaya Reservationsaccepted.Lunchand dinnerdaily $$

DesireOysterBar—RoyalSonestaNew Orleans,300BourbonSt.,(504)586-0300; sonesta.com/desireoysterbar Amenu fullofGulfseafoodincludeschar-grilled oysterstoppedwithParmesanandherbs. Reservationsrecommended.Breakfast, lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

DickieBrennan’sBourbonHouse— 144BourbonSt.,(504)522-0111; bourbonhouse.com—There’saseafoodraw baranddisheslikeredfishwithlemonbuerre blanc.Reservationsaccepted.Lunchand dinnerdaily $$$

DickieBrennan’sSteakhouse—716Iberville St.,(504)522-2467;dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com A6-ouncefiletmignonis servedwithfriedoysters,creamedspinach, potatoesandbearnaise.Reservations recommended.DinnerMon.-Sat.$$$

DowntheHatch 817St.LouisSt.,(504) 766-6007;1921SophieWrightPlace, (504)220-7071;downthehatchnola.com

TheTexanburgerfeaturesahalf-pound pattytoppedwithcaramelizedonions, smokedbacon,cheddarcheeseandafried egg.Noreservations.Lunch,dinnerand late-nightdaily $$

DragonflyCafe—530JacksonAve.,(504) 544-9530;dragonflynola.com Thecasual cafeoffersbreakfastplates,waffles,salads, coffeedrinksandmore.Deliveryavailable Reservationsaccepted.Breakfastandlunch Wed.-Sat.$$ ElPavoReal 4401S.BroadAve.,(504) 266-2022;elpavorealnola.com—Sauteed Gulffishistoppedwithtomatoes,olives, onionandcapersandservedwithriceand stringbeans.Themenuincludestacos, enchiladasandmore.Outdoorseating available.Noreservations.Lunchand earlydinnerTue.-Sat $$ Felix’sRestaurant&OysterBar 739 IbervilleSt.,(504)522-4440;7400 LakeshoreDrive,(504)304-4125;felixs com—Themenuincludesrawandchargrilledoysters,seafoodplatters,po-boys andmore.Noreservations.Lunchand dinnerdaily $$ FreySmokedMeatCo. 4141BienvilleSt., Suite110,(504)488-7427;freysmokedmeat.com—Thebarbecuespotserves pulledpork,ribs,brisket,sausagesand anditemslikefriedporkbellytossedin pepperjellyglaze.Noreservations.Lunch anddinnerdaily.$$ FrootOrleans 2438BellSt.,SuiteB,(504) 233-3346;frootorleans.com—Thereare freshfruitplattersandsmoothiebowlssuch asastrawberryshortcakeandmoreusing pineapple,berries,citrusandmore.No reservations.Outdoorseatingavailable Breakfastandlunchdaily $$

Juan’sFlyingBurrito 515BaronneSt., (504)529-5825;2018MagazineSt.,(504) 569-0000;4724S.CarrolltonAve.,(504) 486-9950;8140OakSt.,(504)897-4800; juansflyingburrito.com—TheFlyingBurrito

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Katie’sRestaurant—3701IbervilleSt.,(504) 488-6582;katiesinmidcity.com Theeclectic menuincludesaCajunCubanwithroasted pork,ham,cheeseandpickles.Deliveryavailable.Reservationsacceptedforlargeparties LunchanddinnerTue.-Sun.$$

Kilroy’sBar—HigginsHotel,480Andrew HigginsBlvd.,(504)528-1941;higginshotelnola.com/dining Thebarmenu includessandwiches,saladsandflatbreads, includingonetoppedwithpeach,prosciutto, stracciatellacheese,arugulaandpecans.No reservations.DinnerWed.-Sat.$$

LegacyKitchen’sCraftTavern 700 TchoupitoulasSt.,(504)613-2350;legacykitchen.com Themenuincludesoysters, flatbreads,burgers,sandwiches,saladsand aNOLAStyleGritsBowltoppedwithbacon, cheddarandapoachedegg.Reservations accepted.Breakfast,lunchanddinner daily.$$

LegacyKitchenSteak&Chop—91Westbank Expressway,Gretna,(504)513-2606; legacykitchen.com Themenuincludesfilets mignonsandbone-inrib-eyes,aswellasburgers,saladsandseafooddishes.Reservations accepted.Outdoorseatingavailable.Lunch anddinnerMon.-Sat.$$

LuzianneCafe 481GirodSt.,(504)2651972;luziannecafe.com CajunSunshine Beignetsarestuffedwitheggs,bacon,cheese andhotsauce.Noreservations.Delivery available.BreakfastandlunchWed.-Sun.$$ MartinWineCellar—714ElmeerAve., Metairie,(504)896-7350;3827Baronne St.,(504)894-7444;martinwine.com—The deliservessandwichesandsaladssuchas theSena,withchicken,raisins,bluecheese, pecansandTabascopepperjellyvinaigrette. Noreservations.Lunchdaily.$$

Mikimoto—3301S.CarrolltonAve.,(504) 488-1881;mikimotosushi.com—TheSouth Carrolltonrollincludestunatataki,avocado andsnowcrab.Themenualsohasnoodle dishes,teriyakiandmore.Reservations accepted.Deliveryavailable.LunchSun.-Fri., dinnerdaily $$

Mosca’s—4137Highway90West,Westwego, (504)436-8950;moscasrestaurant.com— Thisfamily-styleeateryservesItaliandishes andspecialtiesincludingchickenalagrande andbakedoystersMosca.Reservations accepted.DinnerWed.-Sat.Cashonly.$$$

Mother’sRestaurant 401PoydrasSt.,(504) 523-9656;mothersrestaurant.net—This counter-servicespotservespo-boys,jambalaya,crawfishetouffee,redbeansandrice andmore.Deliveryavailable.Noreservations.

Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

Neyow’sCreoleCafe—3332BienvilleSt., (504)827-5474;neyows.com Themenu includesredbeanswithfriedchickenorpork chops,aswellasseafoodplatters,po-boys, grilledoysters,saladsandmore.Noreservations.Lunchdaily,dinnerMon.-Sat.,

brunchSun $$

NiceGuysBar&Grill 7910EarhartBlvd., (504)302-2404;niceguysbarandgrillnola.com

Char-grilledoystersaretoppedwithcheese. Themenualsoincludeswings,quesadillas, burgers,salads,seafoodpastaandmore. Noreservations.Lunchdaily,dinner

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TheOriginalItalianPie—3629PrytaniaSt., (504)766-8912;theoriginalitalianpieuptown.com—TheItalianPiecomboincludes

pepperoni,Italiansausage,groundbeef, mushrooms,onions,bellpepper,blackolives, mozzarellaandhouse-madetomatosauce. Noreservations.Dinnerandlate-night

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OrleansGrapevineWineBar&Bistro—720 OrleansAve.,(504)523-1930;orleansgrapevine.com Thewinebar’smenuincludes Creolepastawithshrimpandandouillein tomatocreamsauce.Reservationsaccepted forlargeparties.Outdoorseatingavailable

DinnerThu.-Sun.$$

PalaceCafe—605CanalSt.,(504)523-1661; palacecafe.com ThecontemporaryCreole menuincludescrabmeatcheesecakewith mushroomsandCreolemeunieresauce. Outdoorseatingavailable.Reservationsrecommended.BreakfastandlunchWed.-Fri., dinnerWed.-Sun.,brunchSat.-Sun.$$$

PeacockRoom—KimptonHotelFontenot,501 TchoupitoulasSt.,(504)324-3073;peacockroomnola.com Blacklentilvadouvancurry comeswithroastedtomatoes,mushrooms andbasmatirice.Reservationsaccepted.

DinnerWed.-Mon.,brunchSun $$

Rosie’sontheRoof HigginsHotel,480 AndrewHigginsBlvd.,(504)528-1941;higginshotelnola.com/dining Therooftopbarhasa menuofsandwiches,burgersandsmallplates Noreservations.Dinnerdaily $$

Tableau—616St.PeterSt.,(504)9343463;tableaufrenchquarter.com—Pasta bouillabaissefeaturessquidinkmafaldine, littleneckclams,Gulfshrimp,squid,seafood broth,rouilleandherbedbreadcrumbs Outdoorseatingavailable.Reservations recommended.DinnerWed.-Sun.,brunch

Thu.-Sun.$$$

Tacklebox—817CommonSt.,(504)8271651;legacykitchen.com Themenuincludes oysters,anddisheslikeredfishSt.Charleswith garlic-herbbutter,asparagus,mushroomsand crawfishcornbread.Reservationsaccepted.

Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily.$$

Theo’sNeighborhoodPizza—1212S. ClearviewParkway,Elmwood,(504) 733-3803;2125VeteransMemorialBlvd., Metairie,(504)510-4282;4024CanalSt., (504)302-1133;4218MagazineSt.,(504) 894-8554;70488Highway21,Covington, (985)234-9420;theospizza.com AMarilynn PotaSupremepieistoppedwithmozzarella, pepperoni,sausage,hamburger,mushrooms, bellpeppersandonions.Therealsoaresalads, sandwichesandmore.Deliveryavailable

LunchanddinnerTue.-Sat $

Tito’sCeviche&Pisco 1433St.CharlesAve., (504)354-1342;5015MagazineSt.,(504) 267-7612;titoscevichepisco.com—Peruvian lomosaltadofeaturesbeefsauteedwith onions,tomatoes,cilantro,soysauceand pisco,servedwithfriedpotatoesandrice. OutdoorseatingavailableonMagazineStreet. Deliveryavailable.Reservationsaccepted.

LunchanddinnerMon.-Sat.,brunchSun.$$$

TheVintage—3121MagazineSt.,(504) 324-7144;thevintagenola.com Themenu includesbeignets,flatbreadsandaveggie sandwichwithavocado,onions,arugula,red pepperandpepperjackcheese.Noreservations.Deliveryandoutdoorseatingavailable.

Breakfast,lunchanddinnerdaily.$$ ZhangBistro—1141DecaturSt.,(504)8268888;zhangbistronola.com Themenuof ChineseandThaidishesincludesaSzechuan HotWokwithachoiceofchicken,beef, shrimportofuwithonions,bellpeppers, cauliflower,jalapenosandspicysauce. Reservationsaccepted.Lunchanddinner Thu.-Tue.$$

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Wess‘Warmdaddy’

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AtBranfordMarsalis’urging,alto saxophonistWess“Warmdaddy” Andersonpickedupfromhishome inBrooklyn,NewYork,toheadto SouthernUniversitytostudywithAlvin Batiste.Soonafter,hehittheroad withWyntonMarsalisandspentthe late-’80sandearly-’90sinMarsalis’ septet.Today,alongwithstillplayingtheMarsalis’TheJazzatLincoln CenterOrchestraband,Anderson leadshisowngroups,performing astylethatrangesfromtraditional NewOrleansjazztohardbopakinto CannonballAdderley.TheAnderson quintetperformsat8p.m.and10p.m. Wednesday,Sept.13,atSnugHarbor. Ticketsare$25viasnugjazz.com.

DJSoulSister’s birthdaybash

Ifit’smid-September,thenit’stime tocelebratethebirthofMelissa“DJ SoulSister”Weber.Thisyearmarksthe 17theditionofhericonicbirthdayparty, whichwillfeaturelegendarygo-goband ExperienceUnlimited,frontedbySugar Bear.Theband’sclassic1988jam“Da Butt”wasfeaturedin“SchoolDaze” andhasbecomeastandardpartof schooldancesandcookoutsacrossthe country. Thisyear’spartyisSept.16at Tipitina’sat9p.m.Ticketsstartat$25 attipitinas.com.

LaFeteCreole

OperaCreolecelebratesBlackcomposersandperformerswithaseriesofperformancesSept.15-17atMarignyOpera House.There’satributetocomposer WilliamGrantStillfeaturingariasfrom hisoperas“ABayouLegend,”“Troubled Island”and“MinetteFontaine”on Friday,Sept.15.DonVappieandJazz CreoleperformSaturday,Sept.16,and DanielleEdinburghWilsonhighlightsa tributetogospellegendMahaliaJackson onSunday,Sept.17.Findinformation atoperacreole.org

ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT

‘Jaws’

Althoughasharkwilloccasionally showupinLakePontchartrain,sofar there,thankfully,haven’tbeenreports ofany25-footgreatwhitesrippingapart unsuspectingswimmersintheNew Orleansarea.Let’shopethathorror staysonthescreen.ThePontchartrain Conservancyhostsafreescreening of“Jaws”onFriday,Sept.15,atthe NewCanalLighthousealongthelakein WestEndaspartofTheNewOrleans RecreationDevelopmentCommission’s fallMovieintheParkseries.Snacks andbeverages,includingbeer,willbe forsale.Gatesopenat5p.m.andthe moviestartsatdusk.Findmoreinfo atscienceforourcoast.org.

NOLAEastFestival

OrganizedbyNewOrleansEast Matters,thesecondannualNOLAEast Festivalwillfeaturemusic,food,arts vendorsandfamily-friendlyentertainmentatJoeW.BrownMemorialPark Thecommunityfestivalisopen11a.m. to7p.m.Saturday,Sept.16.Findmore informationatnolaeastfestival.com.

HankWilliams100

Apairofeventsthisweekendwillcelebratethe100thbirthdayofcountry legendHankWilliamsSr.ChickieWah Wah’scelebrationat9p.m.Saturday, Sept.16,willfeatureDickDeluxe,The RobHudakandmore.Ticketsare$15 advanceand$20dayofviachickiewahwah.com.AndGalHoliday,Slow MotionCowboys,AlexMcMurrayand morethrowabirthdaybashat2p.m Sunday,Sept.17(Williams’birthday), atBJ’sLounge.Findmoreinfoon Instagram,@bjslounge.

NewOrleansBlockParty

SouthportHallhostsabounceblock partywithDJJubilee,Partners-NCrime,RickyBandHotBoyRonaldat 9p.m.Saturday,Sept.16.Ticketsare $25viasouthporthall.com.

LPOOpeningNight

TheLouisianaPhilharmonic Orchestraopensits2023-24season withaperformanceof—dundun dunDUUUUN—Beethoven’sFifth Symphony,arguablyoneofclassical music’smostfamouspieces.The programalsowillfeaturetheworld premiereofcomposerStacyGarrop’s “SongofOrpheus.”MatthewKraemer, theLPO’snewmusicdirector,willconduct.At7:30p.m.Thursday,Sept.14, attheOrpheumTheater.Ticketsstart at$28vialpomusic.com.

AGramophoneAward nominated artist of sophistication, insight andmusical depth, Driver has performedwithorchestras across theglobe.

MUSIC

FORCOMPLETE MUSIC LISTINGS AND MORE EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN THE NEWORLEANS AREA, VISIT CALENDAR.GAMBITWEEKLY.COM

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MONDAY11

BAMBOULAS—JonRonigerBand, 1:15pm;TheMelatauns,5:30pm; EdWillsBlues4Sale,9pm

BJS—SmokeHouseBrownandthe RedBeansBluesBand,9pm

BUFFA’S—DoyleCooperTrio,7pm

DBA SecretSixJazzBand,6pm; RussellWelchElectric,9pm

GASAGASA—PanamaPaperswith WaldheimandBlueheart,9pm

MAPLELEAF—GeorgePorterTrio, 7and10pm

TIPITINA'S YoLaTengo,8pm

TUESDAY12

BAMBOULAS—TiffanyPollock andCo.;1:15pm;GiselleAnguizola Quartet,5:30pm;AndyJForest Blues,9pm

BUFFA’S AlexMcMurray,7pm

GASAGASA—PortrayalofGuilt withGagandSecretShameand Paprika,9pm

MAPLELEAF—TBCBrassBand,9pm

THERABBITHOLE RebirthBrass Band,10pm

TIPITINA'S—YoLaTengo,8pm

WEDNESDAY13

BAMBOULAS—Walkerandthe3Finger Slingers,1:15pm;JohnSaavedraand theSwingin’G’s,5:30pm;Rouleand TheQueen,9pm

BLUENILE—NewBreedBrass Band,9:30pm

BUFFA’S WootonWednesdays,7pm

CAFENEGRIL—ColinDavisandNight People,6pm

CHICKIEWAHWAH—KermitRuffins andtheBBQSwingers,8pm

DBA JohnBoutte,7pm; TinMen,10pm

GASAGASA—CutWormswithJohn AndrewsandMaddyKirgo,9pm

JOYTHEATER—JessieMurph,8pm

THURSDAY14

BAMBOULAS—Ms.SigridandTheZig

Zags,1:15pm;CristinaKaminisandThe Mix,5:30pm;WolfeJohn’sBlues,9pm

BLUENILE WhereY'atBrass Band,9pm

BUFFA’S—AdamRogers,5pm;Harry MayronneandFriends,8pm

CAFENEGRIL SierraGreenandthe SoulMachine,10pm

CAPULET—MiaBorders

Trio,6:30pm

CHICKIEWAHWAH JennHoward,7pm

DBA—BayouManouche,6pm; TheJumpHounds,9pm

GASAGASA—KnifeplaywithPope andShiningFields,9pm

MAPLELEAF—JoshPaxton: BookerPianoSessions,6pm; JohnnyVidacovichTrio,8pm

PEACOCKROOM,HOTEL

FONTENOT—DaLovebirdswith RobinBarnesandPatCasey,8pm

TIPITINA'S HeartlessBastards,8pm

FRIDAY15

BAMBOULAS TheRugCutters, 11am;ChrisChristyQuintet,2:15pm; LesGetrexandCreoleCooking,6:30 pm;Bettisand3rdDegreeBrass

Band,10pm

BJS—KennyBrownBluesBand,9pm

BLUENILE—TheCaesarBrothers,8 pm;KermitRuffinsandtheBarbecue

Swingers,11pm

BUFFA’S—ClintPigg,8pm

CAFENEGRIL—HigherHeightsReggae Band,10pm

CARROLTONSTATION—Shark Attack!!withSweetMagnoliaBrass Band,9pm

CHICKIEWAHWAH—PaulSanchez RollingThunderRevue,8pm

DBA—TinMen,6pm;Big6Brass Band,10pm

GASAGASA— ELDERwithREZNand LORDBUFFALO,8pm

HONKYTONKBOURBONSTREET— TheBadSandys,8pm

MAPLELEAF—DeveTrusclair,10pm

MIDDENDORF'SSLIDELL LiveMusic onThePorch,4pm

ORPHEUMTHEATER JasonIsbelland the400Unit,8pm

PUBLICBELTATHILTONRIVERSIDE PhilMelancon,8pm

RIVERSHACKTAVERN Christian SerpasandGhostTown,7pm

SANTOS—FloggingNOLA,9pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE—TrixieMinx's BurlesqueBallroom,feat.RomyKaye, 7&9pm

TIPITINA'S—MoonTaxi, TheStews,8pm

SATURDAY16

BAMBOULAS—Youse,11am;John SaavedraandTheSwingin’G’s,2:15pm;

JohnMastroBlues,6:30pm; PaggyPrineandSouthernSoul,10pm

BJS—StrangeRouxwithJamieVessels Band,9pm

BLUENILE—GeorgeBrown Band,8pm

BLUENILEBALCONYROOM—Corey HenryandtheTremeFunktet,11pm

BUFFA’S—GreggHillCDRelease Party,8pm

CAFENEGRIL—SierraGreenandthe SoulMachine,10pm

CHICKIEWAHWAH—HankWilliams’ BirthdayBash,9pm

DBA—TubaSkinny,6pm;TheOriginal PinettesBrassBand,10pm

GASAGASA—AlicePhoebeLouwith SariJordan,9pm

JOSEPHINEESTELLE ATrip

ThroughItaly:PastaMaking&Wine Tasting,2pm

JOYTHEATER—GirlNamedTom,8pm

KERRYIRISHPUB—Crescent& Clover,5pm

MAPLELEAF—SheMightBea Beast,10pm

PUBLICBELTATHILTONRIVERSIDE

PhilMelancon,8pm

SANTOS MortaluswithBlackWater Canal,PaleShelterandDragthe Lake,8pm

SMOOTHIEKINGCENTER

Odesza,7pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE TheNayo JonesExperience,7:30&9pm

TIPITINA'S—E.U.feat.SugarBear,DJ SoulSister,9pm

WILDBUSHFARMANDVINEYARD — DuskyWaters,6:30pm

SUNDAY17

BAMBOULAS SecretSix,1:15pm; MidnightBrawlers,5:30pm;EdWills Blues4Sale,9pm

BJS—HankWilliamsSr.100thBirthday BashwithGalHoliday,SlowMotion Cowboys,AlexMcMurrayand more,2pm

BLUENILE—TheBakedPotatoes, 8pm;StreetLegendsBrass Band,10:30pm

BUFFA’S—TraditionalJazzBrunch withSomeLikeItHot!,11amto2pm; BelindaMoodyGroup,7pm

CAFENEGRIL—VegasCola,9pm

CHICKIEWAHWAH—JesseReeksand theElectricYatQuarter,7pm

DBA—PalmettoBugStompers,5pm; TremeBrassBand,9pm

GASAGASA—FrankieandtheWitch FingerswithSpoonBenders,9pm

HONKYTONKBOURBONSTREET— TheBadSandys,8pm

HOWLIN'WOLF Hot8BrassBand, 10:30pm

MAPLELEAF JoeKrownwithPapa Mali,CasandraFaulconerandWayne Maureau,9pm

MCKINLEY'SIRISHPUB Crescent& Clover,1pm

THEJAZZPLAYHOUSE Quiana Lynell,7:30pm

TIPITINA'S BruceDaigrepontCajun Band,5:15pm

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Family‘Connection’

byWIllCoviello

WHILEINHIGHSCHOOL, ORLANDOGILBERTGOTA HANDLEonNewOrleansbrass bandsongslike“PaulBarbarin’s SecondLine”and“GimmeMy MoneyBack”playingalongsidehisfather,John“Prince” Gilbert,intheTremeBrass BandatstandingTuesdaynight gigsatd.b.a.

Butitwasn’tuntilhewas workinginLondonduringthe pandemicthatherealizedhow meaningfulhisconnectionsto NewOrleans’musicwere.

“Iwasworkingforthisschool,World HeartBeatMusicAcademy,”Gilbert says.“TheyhadmeteachingNew Orleansmusic.Thestudentshadalready learned‘DoWhatchaWanna,’andI waslike,‘doyouknowwhowasoneof themembersofthatgroup?’Iwaslike, ‘peopleacrosstheworldareplayingmy father’smusic,buttheydon’tknowwho myfatheris.’SoIdecided,it’stimeto makeanalbumtotrytolifthimupwhile alsomakingmydebut.”

OrlandoandJohnGilbertcelebrated thereleaseofthealbum,“ACrescent CityConnection,”withashowat Vaughan’sLoungeduringLaborDay weekend.OrlandoGilbertcontinues SaturdaynightshowsatVaughan’s throughSeptember,mixingtraditional NewOrleansbrassbandsongsand contemporaryjazzoriginals.

“ACrescentCityConnection”is bookendedbysongsfeaturingJohn Gilbert.Thealbums’finaltwosongs, “Freedom”and“DoWhatchaWanna” areRebirthBrassBandclassics.John GilbertwasanearlyRebirthmember whoisfeaturedontheoriginalrecording of“DoWhatchaWanna.”

“WeGunnaHaveaGoodTime”is acoverofasongwrittenbyShamarr AllenandJohnGilbert,andbuiltonone ofGilbert’ssaxophoneriffs.

“Mydadisoneofthegreatinnovators ofNewOrleans’brassbandsaxophone tradition,”OrlandoGilbertsays.

JohnGilbertspentmuchofhisearly careerwithRebirth,laterjoinedNew BirthBrassBand,andhasspentthelast decadewithTreme,wherehe’shandled moreleadsinging

Mostsongsfeaturedifferentlineups, andcontributorsincludeShannon PowellondrumsandChrisSeverinon bass.OrlandoGilbert’s“NewOrleans Party”issteepedinNewOrleanstraditionalsoundsandlocalreferences,and featuresHerlinRileyondrums

ThealbumwasrecordedatTroy “TromboneShorty”Andrews’studio,

whoprovideduseofthespace.Last week,AndrewsbroughtOrlando GilberttoMiamitoplayinhisbandina tributetoLilWayneatBMI’sR&B/HipHopAwards.

TheGilbertssharesaxophoneparts onmanytracks.Butthemoremodern jazztune,“Wildman”hasOrlando pairedwithhismentorDonaldHarrison Jr.GilbertmetHarrisonintheTipitina’s InternshipProgram,andthathelpedpropelhimtotheBerkleeCollegeofMusic.

AtBerklee,GilbertstudiedunderBill Pierce,whohadplayedinArtBlakey’s JazzMessengerswithHarrison,Terence BlanchardandWyntonMarsalis.The tune“MessengerInterlude”isanhomagetosomeofthosementors “LiltandChime”isasophisticated modernpiececomposedbypianist KarenShiraishi,whoplaysonmostof thealbum’stracks.

Oneofthemostmovingworksonthe albumistheballad“WhenYouStopped MyHeart,”whichOrlandowroteduring thepandemic.WhilebattlingCovidcomplicationsinthehospital,JohnGilbert’s heartstoppedbeatingfornearlytwo minutes,OrlandoGilbertsays. Thatscareunderscoredtheimpulse tomakethealbum.

“ThealbumwasabouthowNew Orleans’musicalfamiliesandfamily connectionsaresoimportanttothe city,”OrlandoGilbertsays.“Thisalbum issupposedtoshinealittlelightonthis musicalinteractionthat’ssoimportant forourculture.Iwantedtoshowtheprogressionofalineage.Ihavehadallthese differentexperiencesandbeenableto comebackandsharethatwithmyfather andallthesedifferentpeople.”

“ACrescentCityConnection”is availableonCDandatorlandogilbert. bandcamp.com.

John‘Prince’Gilbert(center left)andsonOrlandoGilbert (centerright)performat Vaughan’sLounge.

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