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STAFF President & CEO | MARGO DUBOS Publisher | JEANNE EXNICIOS FOSTER Administrative Director | MARK KARCHER

NEWS

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CLANCY DUBOS

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Last words on Bywater

Sean Patton FRI. JULY 7 | The weekly Comedy F— Yeah showcase continues its summer streak with Louisiana native Sean Patton, a stand-up comic whose visceral performances forge delirious comedy from sometimes-manic, sometimes-tender storytelling. Vincent Zambon hosts and Julie Mitchell and Mary-Devon Dupuy open at 8 p.m. upstairs at Dragon’s Den.

Jim Fitzmorris presents The Last Lagniappe

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FRI.-SUN. JULY 7-23 | Prospero invokes magic and commands spirits as he seeks revenge against his brother Antonio for marooning him and his daughter Miranda on an island. New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane presents the classic drama at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Lupin Theater.

FOR SOME PEOPLE OUTRAGED ABOUT CHANGES in Bywater in recent years,

Jim Fitzmorris has some words. “Seventeen blocks aren’t New Orleans,” Fitzmorris says. Bywater — or the area roughly stretching from Faubourg Marigny to Poland Avenue between St. Claude Avenue and the river — has become the focus of discussion about gentrification, racial politics and change, but it doesn’t represent the city as a whole, he says. And some of this discussion isn’t new. In his solo show, Be a New Orleanian: A Swearing In Ceremony, Fitzmorris entertained lifelong and new New Orleanians with a humorous treatise on what it means to live in New Orleans. It cited a litany of local high schools and institutions, such as McKenzie’s Bakery, and embraced changes spurred by rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. In his latest work, The Last Lagniappe, which runs July 6-30 at The Theatre at St. Claude, Fitzmorris picks up where he left off when he swore in citizens of New Orleans in the prior show (2,000 people, he says). This hourlong monologue is a city advisory that addresses more than Bywater. “If you are enjoying your 17-block argument over what it means to be a New Orleanian, here are things you haven’t thought about in regards to race, politics and gentrification in New Orleans,” Fitzmorris says. While Be a New Orleanian unfolded through six tips for living in the city, Last Lagniappe is essentially a trio of ghost stories, Fitzmorris says. One of the stories, “Segregation in the Oaks,” is about a public pool that once hosted swimmers in City Park, on a spot later occupied

FRI.-SUN. JULY 7-9 | The running of the NOLA bulls — roller derby girls with plastic bats and horned helmets — starts at 8 a.m. Saturday in the Warehouse District, and there are parties through the weekend in the annual festival inspired by bull runs in Spain. Visit www.nolabulls. com for schedule.

Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires by Orleans Parish Sheriff Charles Foti’s annual haunted house. The pool ended up closed rather than integrated under Mayor Victor Schiro, Fitzmorris says. Other ghosts inhabit New Orleans East. “Exit 249/248 is the moral equivalent of Room 237 in The Shining,” Fitzmorris says. The show combines some stranger than fiction New Orleans stories, insights into local politics and introspection about the city’s soul. But Fitzmorris isn’t up in arms about the state of the city or the changing face of Bywater. “I tell people, ‘New Orleans is fine,’” he says. “If you don’t think New Orleans is fine, go to the St. Dominic’s Church fair. If you don’t think New Orleans is fine, go to any Catholic parish in town and go to one of their fish fries. Or go to one of the little neighborhood restaurants in Gentilly. New Orleans is fine.” The show also is a farewell address for Fitzmorris’ (and brother Ryan Fitzmorris) two-year tenure at The Theatre at St. Claude, located behind AllWays Lounge. See ’Em on Stage (producers of Lizzie and Terminator: The Musical) will

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take over the lease following The Last Lagniappe. Fitzmorris has written many plays about New Orleans, including works about rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina (From a Long Way Off) and A Truckload of Ink, about the demise of a New Orleans newspaper. He’s writing The Battle of New Orleans — about an upscale food court in a changing neighborhood — for The NOLA Project. The show will debut in fall. He’s also writing a drama for another local theater, and it will premiere in 2018.

SAT. JULY 8 | On the new Youth Detention (Don Giovanni), Birmingham, Alabama, firebreather Lee Bains III (exDexateens) brings the fury like a schoolyard scrum between teenage Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen. Bantam Foxes opens at 10 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

Lightnin’ Malcolm SAT. JULY 8 | Guitarist Lightnin’ Malcolm spent years playing Mississippi Hill Country blues with drummer Cedric Burnside, R.L. Burnside’s grandson. Now he’s backed by Stud Ford, grandson of Mississippi bluesman T-Model Ford. At 10 p.m. at d.b.a.

Roger Waters SAT. JULY 8 | Forty-four years after “Time” signaled the countdown to Roger Waters’ personal dissolution and disillusionment, another ticking clock — opening Is This the Life We Really Want? (Columbia), his first original studio album in 25 years — welcomes the Pink Floyd icon back into the dark limelight. At 8 p.m. at Smoothie King Center.

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solar users footing a bill they had hoped would be offset with tax credits the state had promised. In the 2017 legislative session, Louisiana lawmakers agreed to pay out up to $5 million a year over three years for tax credits claimed for solar systems bought through 2015. Gov. John Bel Edwards signed House Bill 187 on June 29, and payments could be sent out as early as the end of this year. Louisiana began its solar tax credit program in 2007 and paid for 50 percent of solar installation up to $12,500, for a statewide total of less than $500,000 a year. But the program grew too large for the state to keep up, with Louisiana spending more than $130 million over the program’s eight years. But by cutting off the program halfway through 2015, lawmakers had left more than 1,000 solar customers unable to receive credits when they applied the following year. House Bill 187 aimed to close that gap. — ALEX WOODWARD

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Patrick Murphree,

a 2016-2017 student practitioner in the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic and Center for Social Justice at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, was honored by the Clinical Legal Education Association for his work with vulnerable and abused immigrant youth. Murphree, a recent graduate of Loyola’s law school, also was awarded a Spirit of Ignatius Award by the university.

LaPlace’s Denka Performance Elastomer plant was cited recently with nearly 50 Clean Air Act violations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report followed a compliance investigation ordered by the agency. The report details leaky valves, poor oversight and other issues. The plant’s previous owner, DuPont, also had a history of violations at the site.

Phil Montag,

a Nebraska Democratic Party technology chairman, was caught on tape saying he was “glad” Louisiana U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise was shot and said, “I wish he was f—ing dead.” Montag was fired and Nebraska Democratic Party Chairwoman Jane Kleeb condemned his comments. “Our country is better than the political rhetoric that is out there from both the far right and the far left,” she said.

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On our story about former U.S. Senate candidate Col. Rob Maness urging veterans to boycott New Orleans because of the removal of Confederate statues: “Colonel, the preferred method for smug retirees who don’t live in New Orleans wishing to damage the city by denying hotel taxes is to flip houses for air bnb. Get with the times, old man.” — Louie Ludwig

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1. TRUMP ASKING STATES TO TURN OVER VOTER DATA Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler’s office received a letter June 28 from President Donald Trump’s Advisory Commission on Election Integrity asking for voter names, addresses, party affiliation, dates of birth, the last four digits of Social Security numbers, and voter history since 2006 — all to be made available to the public. The letter from commission Vice Chair Kris Kobach was sent to all 50 states to identify policies that “enhance or undermine the American people’s confidence in the integrity of federal election processes.” Schedler press secretary Meg Casper Sunstrom told Gambit in an email June 30 that the office was reviewing the letter with its staff and attorneys before deciding how to move forward. “Our priority, as we’ve demonstrated in the past, will always be to protect voters’ protected, personal information,” she wrote. “This includes social security numbers, mother’s maiden name and date of birth. As you know, voter lists are publicly available, but only include limited information including voter history. Voter history is not how a voter cast their ballot, it’s whether they participated.” Though most of that information is public record through (paid) record requests, civil rights advocates warned that gathering mass voter information could lead to policies that disenfranchise voters. Vanita Gupta, CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and former head of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, said on Twitter that Kobach and Vice President Mike Pence, who chairs the commission, are “laying the groundwork for voter suppression, plain & simple.” Trump has alleged that millions of people voted illegally in 2016, though there is no evidence of voter fraud on that scale.

2. Quote of the week “I think that the president is wrong often. He is wrong most of the time, because he takes a myopic, narrow view. When you make blanket statements that Muslims are dangerous, or refugees will kill you ... or ‘cities are bad’ — even if there is a kernel of truth about that, it doesn’t make the whole thing true.” — Mayor Mitch Landrieu in an interview with POLITICO,

in which he criticized President Donald Trump without ever mentioning Trump’s name. Landrieu also criticized the Senate health care plan designed to replace the Affordable Care Act: “When all those people in the cities don’t have health care, where are they supposed to go?” he asked. “And how do we provide enough drug treatment centers and emergency rooms, and if you don’t have an answer for that — why are we doing this again?”

Senate health care bill shelved — for now With defections mounting in the Republican caucus and a blistering analysis released by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), GOP leaders in the Senate last week pulled a vote on the “Better Care Reconciliation Act,” which would lay the groundwork to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The CBO report

said that 22 million people would lose health insurance over the next 10 years under the Senate plan — 15 million of whom are on Medicaid. Those particularly impacted would be people between 50 and 64, who could pay five times more than younger people. Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Neely Kennedy, who made “Obamacare sucks” a catchphrase of his Senate campaign last year, issued a noncommittal statement after a meeting with President Donald Trump saying, “I will continue to work towards a better, more sensible health care system that benefits all Americans.” Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, made several media appearances during the week, saying he would “make a decision as to how I will vote once we see the final product.” Cassidy also told CNN, “We need to make it so if somebody goes off Medicaid, on private insurance — which is good — that they can still afford it. We have to make it so those Trump voters, who voted for Donald Trump because he said he was going to help them have coverage, truly have coverage.” [See “First, do no harm,” Clancy DuBos, p. 11.] Gov. John Bel Edwards, who expanded Medicaid in Louisiana last year, said in a conference call, “I would hope they throw [the GOP plan] out and start over.” The Louisiana Department of Health reports that 433,000 Louisianans have obtained health coverage under Medicaid expansion. An NPR/PBS NewsHour/ Marist Institute for Public Opinion poll conducted June 21-25 found that only 17 percent of Americans approved of the GOP bill. Fifty-five percent of all voters disapproved, including 78 percent of registered Democrats. The date for a new vote wasn’t set at press time.

4. Landrieu takes reins at U.S. Conference of Mayors

Mayor Mitch Landrieu was installed as the new president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) at its annual meeting earlier this month at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel. The USCM is an organization of cities with populations greater than 30,000; Landrieu is the fifth New Orleans mayor to lead the group.

At the meeting’s conclusion, Landrieu sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives registering the group’s “strong opposition” to H.R. 3003, a bill that would seek to punish so-called “sanctuary cities,” saying, “It would jeopardize public safety, pre-empt local authority and expose local governments to litigation and potential findings of damages.” The USCM also came out against proposals backed by the National Rifle Association which would allow concealedcarry permit holders to carry their guns into states where it’s allowed. According to POLITICO, Landrieu also made an impression at the party on the final night of the four-day meeting when he played a zydeco washboard.

Lafayette altweekly The IND stops publishing The publishers of IND Media announced the suspension of TheIND.com, the Lafayette-based news website that housed the former alt-weekly and alt-monthly newspaper The Independent, which went online-only earlier this year. The Independent launched in 2003 with a focus on smart, often-irreverent takes on hard news, investigative journalism and local arts and culture reporting. Its office on Jefferson Street in downtown Lafayette put the paper in the heart of the city. In 2012, it went from a weekly to a monthly. In 2017, the paper moved to online only. IND Media’s announcement on Facebook suggests the newsroom might continue under a different model. “Key personnel with the publishing group are exploring the possibilities of an online-only news product, potentially doing so as a nonprofit journalism organization,” with details coming later this year, according to the announcement.

6. French Quarter

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The City of New Orleans has revealed more details about a controversial traffic plan that would limit car traffic in the French Quarter and turn several blocks of Bourbon Street to pedestrian-only

Stewart, a recent critic of Mayor Mitch Landrieu — are circulating a petition calling for changes to the New Orleans Home Rule Charter to return them to public view. The petition also demands putting their removal to a public vote and exempting statues more than 50 years old from the city’s “nuisance” ordinance, the law used to remove the monuments. That ordinance calls for the removal from city property anything promoting or reflecting racial superiority, as the monuments were erected after the Civil War to honor the cult of the Lost Cause, according to city officials The petition needs at least 10,000 signatures from registered New Orleans voters before city officials can consider the changes.

9. New Orleans musician

AG Landry’s task force disbands

Dave Rosser dies after cancer battle

Roughly a year after its launch, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has ended his New Orleans-based task force, a group Landry assembled using members of the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office and the Hammond Police Department. “While my office works to stop crime all over Louisiana, the spike in crime within our State’s largest city is alarming,” Landry announced in January. “That is why I announced this initiative and why we are taking action.” All told, Landry’s group made a total of 16 arrests — mostly for marijuana and carjacking charges — in the last few months of 2016. (The New Orleans Police Department made more than 17,000 arrests last year; 28 percent were felony arrests.) The group’s dissolution follows criticism about Landry’s overreach from Mayor Mitch Landrieu, the Metropolitan Crime Commission and U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan, who oversees NOPD’s federal consent decree and who expressed doubts that Landry’s task force had legal authority to make arrests in New Orleans. Last week, Landry was elected president of the National Association of Attorneys General. He’ll take the position in 2018.

New Orleans musician and Afghan Whigs guitarist Dave Rosser died last week following a battle with inoperable colon cancer. He was 50. Rosser lived in New Orleans for more than two decades and joined the Afghan Whigs in 2014. He appears on the band’s well-received 2017 Sub Pop album In Spades. Last year, the band performed its seminal 1996 album Black Love at several concerts to support Rosser. He spoke with Guitar World last month and gave an update after six months of chemotherapy. “I’m feeling pretty good and my spirits are good,” he said. “I record a lot at the house and have been making a lot of music with friends. I’m staying busy and have purpose.”

8. Frank Stewart and monument supporters demand changes to city laws

Despite the city already taking down four Confederate monuments it had targeted for removal, monument proponents — led by Frank

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10. Satchmo SummerFest announces artists

Satchmo SummerFest returns Aug. 4-6 with a lineup of Satchmo newcomers including Nicholas Payton, Stephanie Jordan, Quiana Lynell, David L. Harris, Pinstripe Brass Band and Ashlin Parker and Trumpet Mafia. After hosting the festival in Jackson Square last year, the 17th annual event returns to the Old U.S. Mint with three stages of jazz and brass band music, including a stage and dance area on the museum’s second floor and two stages outside the museum. There also are Louis Armstrong- and jazz-centric panel discussions and screenings, a kids’ activities area and a jazz Mass and second line beginning in Treme. Admission is $5 daily (children under age 12 get in free).

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use. The proposal is part of Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s $40 million public safety strategy. At a meeting at the Old U.S. Mint June 28, city officials discussed the traffic study and recommendations prepared by engineering firm AECOM. Recommendations include a movable bollard system installed on Bourbon, with only cross streets open to traffic and a closure of Bourbon from Canal to Dumaine streets from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m. The plan also recommends consolidating the 26 kinds of loading zone and no-parking signs and reallocating curb space reserved for loading zones (including cab stands). The city extended the deadline for public comment to July 10. Visit www.roadwork.nola.gov or email roadwork@nola.gov to submit comments.

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COMMENTARY

Truly honoring our veterans IMAGINE A SCENARIO IN WHICH A CANDIDATE FOR U.S. SENATE urges

people to boycott the largest city in his or her state. That’s what retired U.S. Air Force Col. Rob Maness, who twice lost races for the Senate, did last week by suggesting in a radio interview that American veterans avoid New Orleans in response to the removal of four Confederateera statues. Speaking on the syndicated Lars Larson Show, Maness said veterans should stay away from New Orleans, including those set to attend the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW) 118th annual convention here next month. He suggested Kenner would be a better place for them to meet. When Larson mentioned that he and his wife wanted to visit the National World War II Museum in downtown New Orleans, Maness told him, “You can go visit that — but don’t give the hotel taxes and the convention taxes and all that stuff to the city of New Orleans.” Maness has been an outspoken critic of the monuments’ removal, going so far as to say Mayor Mitch Landrieu “has created his own ISIS.” (Yes, really.) On his WGSO-AM radio show last week (which is broadcast from New Orleans), Maness denied using the word “boycott” and called Gambit’s report on it “fake news.” He then repeated his call for the VFW to move its convention to Kenner. “They [New Orleans] don’t deserve those tax dollars,” Maness said. Sounds like a boycott to us. On Friday, Maness announced he will run for the District 77 state representative seat recently vacated by John Schroder, so he may have been stoking anti-New Orleans fires to further his political ambitions. Nevertheless, in the interest of clearing things up, we’d like to remind Maness of New Orleans’ longstanding commitment to veterans. • Our National World War II Museum ranks among America’s finest tributes to American military valor. By its 15th anniversary, the museum had hosted millions of visitors to its five pavilions. • Our city also is home to a brandnew, 31-acre state-of-the-art Veterans Administration (VA) hospital that serves about 70,000 servicemen and women a year. • New Orleans was recognized by The White House in 2015 as

one of the first cities in America to effectively end veterans’ homelessness, using a collaborative model of charities and existing veterans’ services to get homeless veterans physical and mental health care, as well as subsidized rent. Maness should know this; veterans’ homelessness was a point in his failed 2014 Senate campaign.

If Maness persists with his talk of a boycott, New Orleanians should return the favor if he ever runs for statewide office again. Maness has every right to deter veterans from visiting New Orleans if he genuinely thinks it would somehow improve their lives. However, we think a world-class museum that memorializes veterans’ sacrifices, a state-of-the-art VA hospital and a track record of getting homeless veterans into the homes they deserve show just how much our city cares for veterans and their families. If Maness persists with his talk of a boycott, New Orleanians should return the favor if he ever runs for statewide office again. Finally, to all our readers, veterans as well as lifelong civilians: Happy Independence Day.

CLANCY DUBOS

First, do no harm LOUISIANA’S REPUBLICAN U.S. SENS. JOHN NEELY KENNEDY AND BILL CASSIDY soon

must decide how they want to be remembered by future generations: as partisan hacks who put their party ahead of their constituents, or as courageous independents who sought to end America’s bitter political divide. That’s what’s at stake when the two men vote on the GOP’s latest health care reform bill. Ultimately, the decision both men must make is whose interests they serve — their constituents or those who pour money into their campaign war chests. In most instances, that’s an easy call: They follow the money, because voters don’t pay attention to most bills. That’s not the case with health care reform, which dominates all political discussion. The fight to establish and preserve universal coverage has become the Civil Rights Act of the 21st century, dividing us along lines of race, economic class and party. The fact that America’s first major step toward universal health care in nearly half a century came at the hand of America’s first black president is not lost on anyone, particularly the GOP ideologues who have used “Obamacare” as a dog whistle for years. Don’t get me wrong: The Affordable Care Act needs fixing; but replacing it with something that’s much, much worse is not the solution. Equally obvious but by no means universally recognized is the fact that the GOP’s version of health care reform would deprive millions of Americans of health insurance in less than 10 years, immediately give major tax breaks to America’s wealthiest individuals and corporations, and drive up health care costs to states like Louisiana — because it would transfer much of the cost of treating the working poor to the states. In Louisiana, it likely would force the closure of public hospitals such as those where Cassidy, a physician, practiced medicine before entering politics.

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So the question Kennedy and Cassidy must answer is “Whom do you represent?” It appears Kennedy is inextricably in the thrall of the GOP’s right wing, his world-class education notwithstanding. The more moderate Cassidy, on the other hand, appears genuinely torn between his conscience (including physicians’ legendary oath to “first, do no harm”) and his political party. To his credit, Cassidy has pledged not to support any bill that fails the “Jimmy Kimmel test” in terms of adequate coverage for all (as Donald Trump promised during the campaign). Cassidy also joined fellow Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine to introduce the Patient Freedom Act of 2017. Their bill, which would provide transparency on health care prices, has been ignored by the Senate’s GOP leadership. Given the Senate’s slim, twovote GOP majority, Cassidy could influence the future of American health care policy not only because he is a physician but also because he has at times shown the courage to speak the truth, even when truth doesn’t serve the interests of his party. I wish I could say the same of Kennedy. Both men will cast their votes soon. Will Dr. Cassidy do no harm, or will he follow the money? His decision, like senators’ votes on civil rights bills in the 1960s, will determine how future generations remember him.

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Hey Blake, When you cross the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway south to north, you can feel the expansion joints somewhat, but traveling north to south, it is much worse. Why is that?

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Dear David, The answer is in the engineering. The southbound bridge is the older of the two spans and was the original bridge, which opened Aug. 30, 1956. As current Causeway general manager Carlton Dufrechou points out, while many people know the Causeway is the longest bridge over water in the world, some may not realize it also was the first large-scale use of prestressed concrete, or concrete with tensioned steel reinforcement. “The Causeway was built much like an erector set,” Dufrechou told Gambit. “The components were fabricated in a facility specifically built to manufacture the bridge’s piles, pile caps and decks on the Northshore in Mandeville. The components were

then barged into Lake Pontchartrain, where mounted cranes drove piles into the lake’s bottom, set caps on the piles and finally placed 56-foot roadway deck sections on the caps.” Traffic on the original bridge (which featured two lanes of traffic, one northbound and one southbound) increased steadily over the first 10 years, demonstrating the need for a second span. Today’s northbound bridge opened May 10, 1969 and was the second span built. By then, Dufrechou explains, engineers had more experience with prestressed concrete. “As a result, the deck sections are longer — 84 feet — and have slightly less tension

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in the reinforcing cables, so the ride is much smoother.” If you’ve been in one of the 12 million vehicles that drive the Causeway annually, you know the toll (originally $2 for a round trip or $1 one way in 1956) was raised in May to $5 (or $3 with a toll tag). The extra money will help pay for safety improvements, including higher guard rails on the southbound bridge and shoulders on both spans of the Causeway.

July 4, 1917. The bandstand, located between the Peristyle and the old casino (now home to Morning Call) was designed to replace an older bandstand constructed in 1902. According to Sally and William Reeves in their book History of City Park New Orleans, local timber industry magnate John Popp donated $7,500 for its construction. He and his wife were lovers of music as well as neoclassic architecture (the kind displayed in the Peristyle) and hoped for a similar design in the new bandstand. It was designed by architect Emile Weil, who also designed the Saenger Theatre and Touro Synagogue. A frieze under the dome features an inscription to Popp, who died in 1918. His wife, Rebecca Grant Popp, who died 10 years later, left $25,000 in her will for a memorial fountain in the park. The Popp Fountain was completed in 1937. It was built by laborers hired by the Works Progress Administration and features designs by artist Enrique Alferez.

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whose legacy was closely tied with crime and murder in the city — in a good way. He implemented an anti-crime agenda that produced a previously unimaginable drop in murder — to the lowest number in a generation. Three years later, however, just as the mayor’s second term was coming to an end, the killings increased as the long-term sustainability of those gains came into question. That mayor was Marc Morial. This imperfect analogy is important to consider when thinking about the legacy of Mayor Mitch Landrieu in relation to crime in New Orleans. Will people primarily remember 2014, when the city reached its lowest murder total since the early 1970s? Or will they remember the drop in police manpower, New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) reforms and increased gun violence? Or will it be some combination? This month marks five years since thenU.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Landrieu filed a federal consent decree to reform NOPD, and the department has posted some gains. Yet gun violence remains a problem. The city has not fallen lower than the country’s fourth highest murder rate — and both shootings and murders are rising dramatically so far in 2017. It’s impossible to predict how history will judge Landrieu’s crime-fighting legacy, but these four themes likely will be defining factors:

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NOLA FOR LIFE’S

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Legacy

INITIAL SUCCESS DURING MORIAL’S FIRST FIVE YEARS IN OFFICE (1994 TO 1999), MURDER FELL BY MORE THAN 60 PERCENT. The drop during

the middle of Landrieu’s term, from 2011 to 2014, wasn’t as dramatic, but that doesn’t make the decline any less encouraging or less historic. NOLA for Life, the city’s anti-violence program, was launched in 2012 and produced positive results against gun violence almost immediately. Beginning in 2013, more than 100 gang members were indicted on federal or state racketeering charges. Additionally, several hundred identified gang members attended “call-ins” hosted by the city, in which participants were presented with a choice between engaging negatively with the criminal justice system or positively with social services. April 2013 saw the first gang members indicted under the auspices of NOLA for

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Life. New Orleans averaged 37 shootings per month between May 2012 and April 2013, but there were only 27 shootings per month from May 2013 through the end of the year. The city ended 2013 with 23 people being shot in both August and December — the fewest number of shooting victims in a single month since at least 2010. While the number of shootings ticked up in 2014, the number of murders declined even further, to 150. New Orleans went from a combined 392 murders and 905 shootings in the two years before NOLA for Life began to 306 murders and 794 shootings in the two years after. The 150 murders in 2014 were the fewest since 116 murders in 1971. When academics from the University of Cincinnati evaluated NOLA for Life in a 2015 paper, they concluded, “Homicides in New Orleans experienced a statistically significant reduction above and beyond changes observed in comparable lethally violent cities.” Their most encouraging finding for Mayor Landrieu’s legacy is how NOLA for Life demonstrated that “it might be possible to alter the mindset of gang and criminally active group members in settings where retaliatory violence has been a common occurrence. ... In short, it might be possible to alter in a tangible way persistent cultures of violence.” If New Orleans ever stems its murder rate long-term, the success of NOLA for Life undoubtedly will have played a role. The gains of 2013 and 2014 serve as an example of how policies originating from City Hall can impact the city’s murder count.

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NOLA FOR LIFE’S INITIAL SUCCESS REFLECTS POSITIVELY ON THE CITY’S ABILITY TO DEVELOP SUCCESSFUL GUN-VIOLENCE REDUCTION POLICIES, but the rise in gun

violence since the summer of 2016 shows how fragile those gains have been. Chart 1 measures the number of shooting incidents over 365 days in New Orleans. Each of the gang indictments carried out under the auspices of NOLA for Life is highlighted. Nearly all the gang indictments occurred between April 2013 and August 2014, with the most recent in midGAINS NOT 2015. The majority of the 10 “call-ins” held by the city occurred between 2012 and 2014, with the most recent SUSTAINED in November 2015. Gun violence has risen at the same time as the city’s anti-gang initiatives are running out of steam. As of this writing, the city is on pace for more than 200 more shootings than in 2013 and nearly 50 more murders than CHART 2: in 2014. There have been 204 murders in New Orleans over the last 365 days as of late June, a devastating figure which would be the city’s worst year since 2007 if accrued over a full calendar year. YEAR SHOOTINGS MURDERS Another way to look at the challenge of sustain2011 459 199 ing NOLA for Life is to compare the number of 2012 443 193 shootings over 12 months with the number of NOLA 2013 362 156 for Life press releases on the city’s website over 2014 432 150 the same timeframe (Chart 3). Press releases 2015 392 164 obviously don’t reduce shootings, but they do 2016 486 174 highlight the amount of resources and attention 2017* 573 198 being paid to the city’s anti-gun violence initia*Pace as of late June tives over time. The city’s next mayor would be wise to heed this graphic as a warning of both the difficulty and importance of sustaining gun violence reduction efforts. The initial gains under NOLA for Life were a good step, but Landrieu is leaving office with higher levels of gun violence and murder than when he entered.

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NOPD has become an example of how a 21st-century police department should serve its public. The foundation has been laid for a future NOPD that will eschew the violence and misconduct that has plagued the department over much of its history. Consider: Ethical Policing is • NOPD’s Courageous (EPIC) peer intervention program has been touted as the first of its kind in a law enforcement agency. The program is designed to help officers throughout the department recognize and prevent misconduct.

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The department’s use of force policies are among the most progressive in the country. A recent analysis by police reform organization Campaign Zero found NOPD was one of only six police departments (out of 91 studied) that had implemented at least six of the eight policies the analysis found were most likely to reduce incidence of police violence. The department also was one of the first in the country to adopt widespread use of body cameras (a tenet of the consent decree).

Orleans has led the way • New in open crime and policing data. The city’s open data portal and management analytics tool (called MAX) make NOPD arguably the most open and transparent police force in the nation. As criminologist David Kennedy notes: “Public safety means freedom from violence and fear of both the community and the state.” NOPD’s reforms appear to be designed with this concept in mind. NOPD also is helping turn the tide against the state’s nationleading incarceration rate by making fewer unnecessary arrests. A recent Metropolitan Crime Commission report noted there

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was a 44 percent reduction in Orleans Parish arrests from 2013 to 2016, and a remarkable 71 percent reduction since 2009. More than 90 percent of the decline in arrests is due to substantial drops in three minor arrest categories: minor warrants from out of parish, traffic arrests and misdemeanor arrests. These reductions were no accident, as the drop in minor arrests has not been met with a similar decrease in serious arrests; there was a 44 percent increase in arrests for violent felonies since 2013. That reflects the mayor’s comprehensive strategy to reduce the city’s prison population, which has been reduced 47 percent from 2011 to 2016. Finally, NOPD has become an agency that embraces the identification of problems as a means of improvement. Inspector General (IG) Ed Quatrevaux’s findings of major issues within the department’s sex crimes unit led to a “remarkable turnaround,” according to the IG. Additionally, when the Consent Decree Monitor shared concerns regarding NOPD’s background investigation process, the department responded quickly with a “well-thought-out corrective action plan,” according to the monitor’s report. For policing to be effective, it must be just. Many of the steps taken by City Hall and NOPD over the past few years have created an environment for constitutional policing to thrive well into the future.

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MANPOWER AND CRIME WHEN IT COMES TO LANDRIEU’S LEGACY ON CRIME, the mayor can’t

escape the numbers. There were 9 percent more shooting incidents and 52 percent more robberies in 2016 than in 2010. The average response time to a 911 call in 2010 was 24 minutes. In 2016 it was 76 minutes. There were more than 4,000 more Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Part I crimes in 2010 than 2016, including a 23 percent increase in property crime and a 64 percent increase in violent crime. Crimes in UCR Part I include murder, non-negligent homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, larceny-theft and arson. Then there’s the manpower issue. NOPD reported having 1,483 commissioned officers in May 2010 and just 1,058 in May 2017 (a drop of 28.7 percent). New Orleans was not alone in losing scores of officers during the recent national recession. Manpower declined in 71 percent of police departments serving cities of more than 250,000 people between 2009 and 2015, and the manpower decline in New Orleans was not the nation’s most extreme. It’s impossible, however, to consider Landrieu’s legacy without noting police manpower. The reason for the freeze in recruiting is well-documented. In 2010, New Orleans faced a severe budget crisis that Landrieu inherited from former Mayor Ray Nagin. Landrieu needed to cut spending immediately. Ultimately, the mayor

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NOPD Officers & Recruits and the New Orleans City Council decided to have no police recruiting classes in 2011, one class each in 2012 and 2013, and two in 2014. Little police recruitment combined with slightly higher-than-average attrition over that time (9.4 percent per year on average over those years compared to the pre-Katrina average of 8.4 percent) produced the manpower crisis NOPD faces today. Nevertheless, the city realized only modest savings from cutting police recruit classes. The city spent less than $6 million combined on recruits in 2009 and 2010, which accounted for roughly 0.4 percent of the city’s overall budget for each of those years. Reduced NOPD recruiting from 2011 to 2014 saved the city about $11 million total that it would have spent on a full recruiting effort. The ramifications of that decision may be the bleakest aspect of the mayor’s crime-related legacy. Fewer officers on the street led directly and indirectly to longer response times, dramatic declines in proactive policing, a plummeting homicide clearance rate and a spike in overall crime on Landrieu’s watch.

Jeff Asher worked as a crime analyst for the City of New Orleans between 2013 and 2015. He now runs the NOLA Crime News website (www.nolacrimenews.com), which analyzes crime statistics.

DEFINING LANDRIEU’S LEGACY ON CRIME ANY EFFORT TO PAINT LANDRIEU’S LEGACY ON CRIME AS WHOLLY POSITIVE OR WHOLLY NEGATIVE — ESPECIALLY RIGHT AFTER HE LEAVES OFFICE — will miss a great deal of

underlying complexity. How we look back at Landrieu’s tenure may be tied to how much his successor learns from his shortcomings and builds on his successes. Landrieu’s legacy will look substantially brighter if the next mayor can expand the city’s initial success with NOLA for Life, grow NOPD, maintain reforms implemented under the federal consent decree and subsequently reduce crime. Alternatively, Landrieu’s legacy would appear much worse if murder continues to rise, NOPD continues to struggle with manpower issues, the department’s reforms prove unsustainable and the city’s crime rate remains relatively high. Like him, dislike him, admire him or not — it will take years to accurately assess the true impact of Landrieu’s war on crime.

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outdoors is like a sucker punch to the gut. Now, imagine going outside while wearing a fur coat. Our furry friends seem to exhibit Zen-like calm when facing summer temperatures, but the truth is there are several seasonal problems that can affect pets. Dr. Paul Koenig of Elysian Fields Animal Clinic and Dr. Mary Brewington of Metairie Small Animal Hospital explain a few summer health issues, their causes and treatments. These health concerns aren’t exclusive to summer, but extra diligence is needed as the mercury climbs.

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Bug out Fleas (and other bugs) mature more quickly in warmer months because of the heat and humidity. Summer conditions can trigger fleas to emerge from their adolescent cocoons sooner and become biting, reproducing adults. Many fleas are species-specific, only feeding on a single animal species, but the fleas in Louisiana are less discerning. Cat fleas are most common, but they will infest dogs and cats alike. Exotic pets such as ferrets and gerbils also are susceptible to fleas. “We have cat fleas here — it’s too hot for dog fleas,” Koenig says. “They won’t bite humans unless you’re overrun with them, so pet owners won’t know (there’s an infestation) unless they check their pets’ skin.” Fleas only spend about onefourth of their life cycle on their hosts, so it’s important to treat not only your pet but the pet’s living area for fleas. Scratching is the most overt sign of a flea incursion, but pets also can develop allergic reactions, contract flea-borne diseases such as roundworm and hookworm and even become anemic from blood loss. An influx of fleas should be treated aggressively, and Koenig says it’s easier now than ever. “The flea medicines that we use now are so much more effective than they have ever been,” he says. Some of these medications and sprays even protect against ticks. Koenig sees very few tick bites in city pets, but deer ticks are common in Louisiana’s wooded areas. These ticks bite humans and their furry friends with equal zeal, and infect them with diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease. Both are bacterial infections whose primary symptoms in pets are high fever, swelling of the joints and lameness; Rocky Mountain spotted fever also causes

skin discoloration. Both are more likely to affect dogs than cats, and humans can get them too. Heartworms are another bugborne pest that affects dogs in particular, especially in the warmer months. Transmitted by bites from a summer-swollen population of mosquitoes carrying microfilariae (heartworm offspring), heartworms mature and breed in the blood vessels near an animals’ vital organs, causing damage or organ failure and obstructing blood flow. Symptoms are coughing and wheezing, trouble breathing and reduced energy. The best treatment for heartworms is prevention. A veterinarian can prescribe a monthly oral medication that is easier to administer and significantly cheaper than the drugs used to treat heartworms. Koenig stresses that dogs need the medication monthly, not only in summer. Cats can contract the disease, but since it is less common there is no approved drug treatment. Prevention is the only option. “People think that because their cats stay inside, they’re safe from heartworms,” Brewington says. “But it’s transmitted by mosquitoes — I got bitten by three mosquitoes in my house just last night. Cats (and dogs) need to be on heartworm prevention year-round because we have mosquitoes year-round.”

The other “bugs” Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection, is common during the summer because contamination usually comes from contact with stagnant water polluted with the bacteria. It’s also passed via the urine of an infected

animal, and is zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted between pets and humans. Koenig says half of all cases have no known exposure, so make sure pets aren’t drinking standing water in the backyard. That neighbor with the chickens? Bird feed attracts rodents, which also are harbingers of the bacteria. Symptoms are fever, muscle pain and dehydration, and if untreated can progress to bleeding disorders and kidney and liver complications. There’s a canine vaccine for leptospirosis; cats are resistant to infection and aren’t vaccinated. Canine influenza has been reported in Louisiana, although there currently are no confirmed cases in the New Orleans area. Symptoms are coughing, sneezing and eye or nasal discharge. Brewington says dogs spend more time with other dogs in summer — boarding, playing in dog parks — so the flu can spread quickly. She recommends vaccination as part of a pet’s annual health screening. “It is very contagious,” she says. “Some animals may not exhibit symptoms but can still carry the virus.” There are more than a few curve balls summer weather can throw at us (thunderstorms and street flooding included), but with preventive care such as regular exams and vaccinations, a lot of risks to pets can be eliminated. “This is basic care,” Koenig says. “Everyone who wants to have a pet needs to try to provide that. Half of the problems that can possibly arise with a pet won’t happen if you take preventive measures.”

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Allergies are more likely to crop up in warmer months because “the heat and the growing season of pollens and grasses can lead to itching and allergic skin disease,” Koenig says. Kennel cough is another common ailment, not because of weather, but because families travel more in the summer and may board pets. There’s a vaccine for this; typically, it’s administered during your pet’s annual wellness visit. Hot asphalt can burn Fido or Fifi’s paw pads. Brewington suggests walking pets or letting them outside only during the cooler hours of the day, and offers a general rule of thumb for heat exposure: “If it’s too hot out for you, it’s too hot out for them,” she says. Make sure pets have access to plenty of fresh water, especially outdoor animals. “Coughing, especially in the heat and especially with overweight, small dogs can be a sign of … overheating, as is panting,” Koenig says. “The blood vessels under a pet’s tongue will get enlarged and turn purple. These can also be signs of tracheal collapse or heart failure.” Extreme heat can cause heatstroke, and dogs with short snouts (such as bulldogs and pugs) and pre-existing breathing problems are more susceptible to it. It can happen quickly to pets left in vehicles; Prevention magazine reports the temperature inside a car can increase by as much as 19 degrees

in as little as 7 minutes. “Just don’t do it,” Koenig says. “I don’t think there’s any reason to ever try to get by with leaving your animals in the car. It’s too dangerous.”

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nationwide average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A 2017 report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition clocked the average hourly wage for renters in New Orleans — who make up more than half of the population — at only $15.52. People earning the federal minimum wage ($7.25 an hour) would have to work more than 70 hours a week for a one-bedroom home at fair market rent — let alone caring for a pet. People earning low or middle incomes with pets do have several options for veterinary care for their furry friends, the bills for which can top hundreds or thousands of dollars a year depending on the level of care needed. To help ease costs and keep animals safe in homes and off the streets, several veterinary clinics and nonprofit organizations offer low- or no-cost health services.

Jefferson SPCA 4421 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 733-5878; www.jeffersonspca.org Jefferson Parish’s arm of the animal welfare organization sponsors Fix-AFeline and Fix-A-Canine, a low-cost spay-and-neuter program for Jefferson Parish residents. The programs are funded through parish residents’ annual rabies licenses. Fix-A-Feline aims to lower the parish’s population of sheltered cats, which represents more than half of all pets in parish shelters. Since the program’s inception, participating clinics have performed more than 50,000 spay-and-neuter surgeries. The surgery is $15 for cats with an owner and free for feral and stray cats (and it includes a rabies vaccine). Feral cats brought in for the service will be ear-tipped — a painless procedure in which the tip of the cat’s ear is notched to show that the animal has been spayed or

neutered and vaccinated. Fix-A-Canine surgeries are $60 for dogs of all sizes. For pets to be eligible, pet owners must show proof of residency in Jefferson Parish or be a cat caretaker or trapper in the parish. Find a list of participating hospitals at www.jeffersonspca.org/low-cost-feline-spayneuter and www.jeffersonspca.org/ low-cost-dog-spayneuter. Jefferson SPCA also sponsors free spaying and neutering for pit bulls and pit bull mixes. Call for a list of participating shelters and vouchers. Louisiana SPCA 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 3631333; www.la-spca.org/clinic Among the oldest animal welfare organizations in the state, the Louisiana SPCA (LA/SPCA) is contracted by the city of New Orleans to provide animal control services. It also houses a pet medical care center. The LA/ SPCA Community Clinic — which has five exam rooms, two surgical suites, five heartworm treatment areas and a pharmacy — offers microchipping, heartworm treatment, vaccinations, SNAP testing, deworming, nail trimming, anal gland expressions and other diagnostic screenings, tests and services. A basic exam is $25. Annual dog exams are $65-$95. Annual cat exams are $45-$95. Puppy check-ups are $35, and kitten visits are $30. The center also offers dental cleanings ($105, before additional services) and summer cuts in June ($30-$70, depending on the size of the animal). The clinic spayed and neutered more than 9,200 animals last year. The clinic offers reduced fees for seniors, students, military personnel and first responders, and households receiving state or federal assistance. The clinic does not provide emergency services. Low Cost Animal Medical Center 4300 Washington Ave., (504) 4441124; www.lowcostanimal.org The recently-opened nonprofit vet-

Pets R Our World| Veterinary Clinic 4721 Jefferson Highway, Metairie, (504) 224-1996; www.petsrourworld.com The clinic participates in Jefferson Parish’s Fix-A-Feline and Fix-A-Canine programs. Cats are $10 and dogs are $50. Pets R Our World also offers vouchers for spay and neuter services for Jefferson Parish residents; feral cats are serviced at no cost.

Southern Animal Foundation 1823 Magazine St., (504) 671-8235; www.southernanimalfoundation.org The Magazine Street nonprofit veterinary hospital offers low-cost spaying and neutering, microchipping, annual exams and vaccinations, radiology and X-rays, allergy tests, heartworm treatment, pain management, dental cleaning and a range of other services as well as emergency care. Spaying and neutering surgeries are $40-$110 depending on the pet’s weight and include ear-tipping and a rabies vaccination. SpayMart www.spaymart.org The volunteer-run nonprofit group facilitates low- and no-cost spaying and neutering. Check the website for a current list of locations and events. Trap-neuter-return www.facebook.com/ trapneuterreturnnola To help control the feral kitten population in the New Orleans area, the LA/SPCA, the Jefferson SPCA and other community clinics offer free or low-cost spaying and neutering, vaccinations and ear-tipping for feral neighborhood cats. Residents can pick up a trap, deliver the cat to a participating clinic, and return the cat to the neighborhood after neutering via the “trap-neuter-return” (TNR) program. Call either SPCA branch for a list of locations from which to rent a trap and place a deposit (refunded when the trap is returned). The LA/ SPCA also offers free community workshops on TNR.

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Do a little world-building. Before doing anything else, make some decisions about what’s going to live in your tank. Valladares says there are three main setups: fish-only, fish with invertebrates or a full reef tank. Reef tanks featuring coral create a dramatic effect but are the most challenging and expensive to maintain. Coral requires a light setup that cycles on and off and varies its intensity. Fish-only tanks don’t require as much investment in lighting and generally are less expensive to maintain. You also should ask questions about the kind of fish you plan to buy. Some species don’t get along with others, and if you have more than one of the same type of fish, there’s a possibility of breeding. Some fish will become aggressive and nip fingers if they’ve laid eggs in a small tank. New saltwater tank owners often like clownfish, because they’re hardy and familiar from the movie Finding Nemo. Damsels are another durable species, but Valladares warns they’re “mean as all get-out.”

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Sara Essex Bradley’s new book, Dog Decor: Canines Living Large (Glitterati Inc., $35) reveals how beloved canines become a central part of many households, often claiming the best seat in the house. The book, released July 1, is 160 pages of beautiful pictures of home interiors, most in the New Orleans area, and each shot places pets (there are a couple of cats) front and center. The idea for the project took a while to form. Bradley, who has been a professional photographer for 18 years, says at first she would just snap photos of the dogs who became friendly with her as she was shooting beautiful homes for interior designers or various media outlets — not as part of the assignment but on a lark. “The

Baxter, a bulldog who lives in the Garden District with Dr. Troy Scroggins, is featured in Sara Essex Bradley’s new book.

sell the book, Bradley went a step further by telling the dogs’ stories. It’s one of the most endearing parts of the book, though choosing to tell the stories in first person from the viewpoint of the dog makes for some tricky transitions into talking about decor. Because her photo assignments have come from places like interior designers, New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles, The Washington Post, The New York Times and other publications, the subjects include dogs of local luminaries such as chef John Besh, who has two Labrador retrievers, and the Casbarian family, who owns Arnaud’s restaurant. An added plus for Bradley is that her photos also spotlight New Or-

leans artists. “I love that there’s so much local art in a lot of these pictures,” she says. “It just emphasizes ... how people support their local artists here. Our local artists are now becoming nationally famous, like Ashley Longshore and Amanda Talley and Bradley Sabin, Kevin Gillentine, people like that. I see their works throughout people’s homes.” Bradley, whose own pets are two cats she characterizes as “very spoiled,” says Dog Decor may not be her last foray into publishing a book focused on animals and interiors. “I have been collecting (pictures of) cats, too,” she says. “I maybe have 20 right now. I would like to do a Cat House book.”

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The cover of Dog Decor features Gia, a Whippet who lives in New Orleans with Lisa Tudor and Michael Sichel.

dogs to me all seemed to match the decor,” she says. Over the past dozen or so years, Bradley began snapping a picture of the family pets in one of the rooms she already was photographing. “When it was just me shooting ... the dog would get pretty comfortable, they’re pretty sociable, and just start hanging out and following me around. If the owner wasn’t home, it was easier to get them to pose.” Over the years, Bradley found she had photographed more than 60 dogs in their home environments and was struck by how naturally they fit in, whether lounging on a bed, a white couch or an antique chair. Sometimes, she says, it seemed rooms were decorated around the dogs. “I do know that one person, (New Orleans artist) Miranda Lake (whose rescued dog Birdie appears in a colorful bedroom shot), actually chooses her dog to match her house (or vice versa), and she says, ‘If I get a ... brown dog or a certain kind of dog, I’d have to repaint the whole house,’” Bradley says. Interior designer Donna Russell and her husband Tom received a pit bull terrier from a client, and when they built a new home, Russell designed one room with wall and floor tiles that mimick the reddish brindle markings of her dog Tyson. “I know that (home) was a new build,” Bradley says. “They had the dog before that, so they may have subconsciously chosen the tile to match because it’s perfect. It really works.” In another picture, a Metairie dog named Stilts is pictured in an elegant faux marble-finished room with golden hues that appear designed around the blond and white Welsh corgi. Though the pictures alone could

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tics from the American Pet Products Association, and an emergency room visit or operation for a dog or cat easily can run thousands of dollars. That’s where pet health insurance comes in, but it has some basic differences with human health plans. Nevertheless, says Dr. Rene Baumer of Metairie Small Animal Hospital, pet insurance is always a good idea. “The No. 1 limiting factor for treating dogs and cats is financial constraints,” Baumer says, adding that only 10 to 12 percent of his patients are insured. Some tips for getting health insurance for your furbutts: Not all pet insurance is created equal. Among the companies that insure pets are Trupanion, Healthy Paws, Petplan, Pets Best, Embrace and Pawbamacare. Baumer’s office recommends Trupanion, which he says covers 90 percent of pet medical care after a deductible is met. Check with your own vet to see which plan he/she recommends. Insure young. Some plans don’t take older animals; others won’t insure pre-existing conditions. In general, the younger and healthier your pet, the less expensive monthly premiums will be. Your pet likely will need an exam. It varies by insurance company, but most will want proof of an exam in order for you to file a claim. If your pet has been examined in the last year or so, that may be good enough. Check with your vet or insurance company. Policies generally are inexpensive. Depending on the deductible you choose, the monthly cost of insuring a pet can run in the range of $20-$50. The final determination involves several factors, including the pet’s age, breed and where you live. Pet insurance likely won’t cover basic care. Rabies shots, checkups and other routine vet visits probably won’t be covered. Insurance does kick in for more expensive, specialized needs like MRIs, X-rays, chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. There’s generally a waiting period between the time you purchase insurance and when it kicks in. Trupanion, for instance, has a five-day waiting period for injuries and a 30day waiting period for illnesses (as long as it’s determined it wasn’t a pre-existing condition). There’s no such thing as “outof-network” veterinarians. Most if not all pet insurance companies let you choose your own vet. Ask if the insurance pays the

doctor directly. Find out if you’re going to pay out of pocket for the vet bill while you wait to be reimbursed, or if the insurance company will pay the vet directly, leaving you only to pay any deductible or percentage. Consider where you live. Louisiana dogs may be more prone to skin and ear problems than dogs in drier or colder climates, for instance. Those generally would be covered by insurance. To insurers, a cat is a cat is a cat. While indoor cats tend to live longer lives, don’t expect a break on insurance compared to an indoor-outdoor or outdoor cat. The price stays the same. Beware breed restrictions. Baumer says various policies may not cover well-known problems with particular breeds. For instance, Cavalier King Charles spaniels are prone to heart disease; a plan that specifically excludes heart problems in those dogs would not be useful. Check with your insurer and your vet to make sure the plan fits your animal’s breed. Health insurance is strongly recommended for certain breeds. Baumer has dachshunds, and says they’re prone to back problems over their lifetime. Other dogs that might particularly benefit from insurance include larger breeds (Great Danes, for instance, consume far more medicine than smaller dogs) and the “brachycephalic” (short-nosed and/or flat-faced) breeds such as bulldogs, boxers, Boston terriers, Bullmastiffs, Lhasa Apsos, Pekingese, pugs and Shih Tzus, which are prone to breathing problems. Understand pet insurance deductibles. Pet insurance deductibles vary in two ways from human health insurance, according to Baumer. First, a deductible doesn’t reset every year; it’s good for the lifetime of the animal. Second, each deductible is tied to a specific condition, rather than the pet as a whole. For instance, if you’ve met your deductible for skin conditions and the pet then develops a non-skin-related malady, that’s a separate deductible. If you have any questions about this, consult your veterinarian or insurance company. For those in need: The Humane Society of the United States has a list of pet-related financial need organizations on its website. While animal welfare groups don’t subsidize pet insurance, they can guide you to lowcost assistance for general care like spay/neuter, vaccinations, pet food, supplies and other necessities. Last word: “It’s a no-brainer,” Baumer says. “I wish 100 percent of my patients had pet insurance.”

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Naan traditional Classic Indian tandoori dishes in Metairie BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund OWNERS MOHAN SINGH AND SUKHDARSHAN SINGH have run the unassuming Indian restaurant Tandoori Chicken at several locations across the area for more than two decades. But don’t let the restaurant’s run-down exterior in a Metairie strip mall fool you. The food here is a testament to Indian cooking rich with tradition, flavor and spice. The small eatery fills with the warm scents of cumin, cardamom and clove. To start, vegetable samosas are surprisingly light triangular pockets of

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flaky pastry with cardamom- and cumin-scented potato and chickpea filling. Bright orange shrimp pakora are fried until crispy and taste of fennel and coriander. Meals here can be slow at times, but when rounds of blistered naan arrive, it’s worth the wait. Though the plain and garlic versions are perfectly fine, keema naan, filled with spicy ground lamb, is the real star. A dunk in a cooling cilantro-packed chutney soothes the burn. Spice is unleashed with abandon here, from the fiery chickpea stew chana masala to the earthy, soupy lentil daal, where notes of coriander and cumin impart tingly lingering heat. Even palak paneer, the creamy spinach dish studded with cubes of fresh farmer’s cheese, arrives with the warmth of garam masala but also leaves behind an unexpected sharp heat. The restaurant’s namesake is represented in full force, with pieces of meat served the characteristic bright red hue emblematic of Kashmiri peppers and turmeric. The tandoori mixed grill is a good way to sample all of the options, which include lamb, fish, shrimp and chicken, but some of the items were dry.

Chef and owner Mohan Singh serves a buffet lunch at Tandoori Chicken. P H OTO B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R

Thick hunks of lamb come swimming in a warm yellow curry. The curry is on the thinner, soupy side and begs for the accompanying fennel seed and cardamom pod-flecked basmati rice. Butter chicken is a standout, arriving in a bright crimson sauce thick with chicken flecked with bright green cilantro sprigs, an irresistible mix of warm spice and buttery chicken. Less successful was a watery raita, which was thin and milky. Indian cuisine has amassed a following across the world, and returning to those dishes can feel like a homecoming. As with any food that evokes feelings of comfort and ritual, there is something reassuring about restaurants such as Tandoori Chicken, where tradition still has a seat at the table.

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The fast-casual restaurant opened on Magazine Street in February, selling mix-and-match bowls of fish, rice, greens and toppings. The new location will open in the Old Metairie Village shopping complex at 701 Metairie Road. It will offer the same build-your-own-bowl assembly-line service as the frist location, as well as a mochi bar featuring several flavors (mango, plum, green tea) of the Japanese sticky rice and ice cream. The Metairie Road location will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. — HELEN FREUND

Season’s eating MEAUXBAR (942 N. Rampart St.,

504-569-9979; www.meauxbar. com) chef John Bel has launched a series of six dinners highlighting seasonal local produce in four- and five-course meals. Desserts are provided by pastry chef Ruby Bloch, and Meauxbar’s bar director Gillian White is selecting wine pairings for each course. The dinners cost $50 to $60 per person, not including wine. The next event is a cocktail-themed Spirits of the Americas dinner on July 17, which coincides with the Tales of the Cocktail (www.talesofthecocktail.com) conference. Other dinners include a meal inspired by Julia Child on Aug. 15 and one featuring famous dishes from closed New Orleans restaurants on Sept. 13.

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Mizado announces closing, again MID-CITY MEXICAN RESTAURANT MIZADO LATIN KITCHEN (5080

Pontchartrain Blvd.) was scheduled to shutter July 1, a spokesperson said June 27. The restaurant originally was set to close in May but an influx of business prompted its owners, Taste Buds Management (www. tastebudsmgmt.com) restaurant group, to reconsider. The location will be turned into a Zea Rotisserie & Bar, also owned by the Taste Buds restaurant group. It is expected to open in September. — HELEN FREUND

Summer specials SEVERAL NEW ORLEANS RESTURANTS ARE OFFERING SUMMER SPECIALS.

• Trinity (1117 Decatur St., 504-3255789; www.trinityrestaurantneworleans.com) offers a summertime oyster happy hour Tuesday through Thursday. Diners at the bar can get a $4 glass of cava with any of the restaurant’s oyster dishes. • Sac-a-Lait (1051 Annunciation St., 504-324-3658; www.sac-alaitrestaurant.com) has happy hour specials from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Guests can get select cocktails, draft beer and wines by the glass for half price. There also are oyster specials. • Through the end of August, Emeril’s New Orleans (800 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans) and Emeril’s Delmonico (1300 St. Charles Ave., 504-525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/ emerils-delmonico) offer prix fixe three-course menus. At Emeril’s Delmonico, the menu ($45) includes watermelon feta salad or shrimp, crab and mirliton bisque and fried oysters Bordelaise with linguine or a bourbon-braised pork shank with bacon-smothered greens and sweet potato grits. Emeril’s New Orleans’ menu ($40) includes Gulf swordfish escabeche with sweet potato tostones, and the Bag of Clams, a take on a clam bake paired with spaghetti squash, tomato, artichoke and pancetta. — HELEN FREUND

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EAT+DRINK 3-COURSE INTERVIEW

Melissa Montero CHEF/PURCHASING MANAGER AS THE ASSISTANT PURCHASING MANAGER for

the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group, Melissa Montero is responsible for the meat and produce offered to diners. She tracks prices and coordinates with chefs, fishmongers, farmers and meat purveyors. Montero spoke with Gambit about her job.

How did you get your current job?

Do you miss working on the line?

MONTERO: So many different parts of my background play into what I do. I have a degree in genetics and I worked in cancer research for several years. We moved to Miami, and after having children, when it was time to go back to work, I found I wasn’t excited about going back to science. I’d always cooked at home and studied cookbooks a lot, so I decided to jump into the world of cooking. I worked for a catering company in Miami, and then we moved to New Orleans several years ago and I managed to get a job at Commander’s Palace as a cook. ... I’d never worked in a restaurant. ... But I didn’t get fired. I was hooked from my first day. I worked my way up to a few sous chef positions (at Luke and Angeline). About a year ago, I had hip surgery and I really wasn’t going to be able to cook full time anymore. This job seemed like a great fit. It involved a lot of the analytics that I used in science in crunching data and numbers, but I’m still so involved in the restaurant. I don’t think I could do my job now had I not spent all that time cooking. I buy all the food for Brennan’s and Ralph’s on the Park. I’m in the walk-in cooler. I’m talking to the chefs. I’m costing out new recipes, talking to corporate (personnel) about what direction we’re going at different restaurants. So it’s a little bit of everything. … The average diner might not understand that the chef does not go to a farmers’ market — that’s just not what we do. … And I think a lot of people don’t understand the volume of the food served in a restaurant like Brennan’s — that’s going to serve easily 300 people a day, probably more. Breakfast at Brennan’s is a big deal. We go through a lot of eggs — in a week, we’re probably going through more than 5,000 eggs.

M: I miss the camaraderie of line cooks and sweating it out in a tough service and looking at each other at the end of a day (knowing) that we served great food and did the best that we could. I don’t miss working till midnight on Saturday and then coming back for brunch (Sunday) and being exhausted and not seeing my family. … But I miss the creativity, and I miss the cooking.

What’s the state of women in the industry right now? M: I think the average person probably doesn’t want to know how bad it can be to be a female in this industry. It is in most industries, but the kitchen industry is its own special breed, because it’s still 95 percent men. Because there are so many men in the industry and so few women, there’s going to be a gender bias. Especially as a sous chef, I often felt that a lot of the men I worked with thought that once I became a sous, I wouldn’t be able to work as hard as them. Sure enough, I did. I was shucking oysters and lifting 50-pound sacks of flour just like anybody else, because that’s what the job required. It takes a while to win people over — but there are people that you’re just never going to win over. … Each place that I’ve worked at has a really different atmosphere. At the Ralph Brennan Group, two of the top three executives are women, and the majority of the corporate team is female. We’re not treated differently because we’re women … but some other places I’ve worked I really don’t have a lot of nice things to say about how I was treated as a woman. ... The biggest thing is that people always assume that a woman in the white coat is a pastry chef. I can’t stand that. — HELEN FREUND

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BY MARK BURLET IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT BEER AND FOOD go togeth-

er, but the pairing is becoming more sophisticated in New Orleans, as seen in beer-pairing dinners in which brewers coordinate with chefs. Here are some restaurants and breweries that highlight food and drink together. • Freret Beer Room (5018 Freret St., 504-298-7468; www.freretbeerroom.com) was created as the city’s first beer-centric restaurant and tailored its menu to a beer-drinker’s palate. It hosts a pairing dinner with Founders Brewing of Michigan at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11. Founders will highlight its PC Pils, All Day IPA, Curmudgeon OIJ Ale, Doom (a high-alcohol, barrel-aged imperial stout) and KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout). • The Avenue Pub (1732 St. Charles Ave., 504-586-9243; www.theavenuepub.com) has a small kitchen that serves a menu created by consulting chef Nathanial Zimet of Boucherie and Bourree. The menu of burgers and brats is complemented by vegetarian options and a selection of loaded fries. The Avenue Pub offers a wide array of American craft and imported brews. • NOLA Brewing Company (3001 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-896-9996; www.nolabrewing.com) has per-

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manent resident McClure’s BBQ handling the dining needs at its spacious taproom, which offers beers not available elsewhere. • Courtyard Brewery (1020 Erato St.; www.courtyardbrewing.com) features a rotating daily lineup of food trucks until 9 p.m., including appearances Saigon Slim’s, Frencheeze Food Truck and Taylor Made Wings on the Geaux. • Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria (4508 Freret St., 324-1636; www. ancorapizza.com) stepped up its suds game recently with a beer-pairing dinner June 26 with Urban South Brewery. • Port Orleans Brewing Company (4124 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-2662332; www.portorleansbrewingco. com) has a full-service restaurant, Stokehold, in its taproom. Brew-friendly items include pretzel rolls made with spent grain from the brewery.

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BY BRENDA MAITLAND

2015 Trader Joe’s Reserve Zinfandel Sonoma County, California Retail $10

ZINFANDEL IS A DARK-SKINNED RED WINE GRAPE largely cultivated in California. For some time, the varietal was considered the grape America had the closest claim to being its own. In the 1990s, however, DNA testing uncovered the origin of the varietal in Croatia, or possibly Apulia, Italy. The ideal setting for its propagation is in Sonoma County, north of San Francisco. Zinfandel thrives in the region’s acidic soils, diverse growing conditions and climate, especially warmer, drier areas. This reserve zinfandel was bottled for Trader Joe’s at a Sonoma winery that has produced many reserve wines for the national grocery chain. In the glass, the wine offers aromas of spice, ripened berries and oaky notes. On the palate, taste currant, cranberry, cherry, blackberry, plum, a hint of pepper and firm tannins. Decant 30-45 minutes before serving. Drink it with barbecue, grilled sausage, beef, pork, fowl and bold dishes like meaty pasta Bolognese. Buy it at: Trader Joe’s.

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San Fermin dinner 6:30 p.m. Thursday Orleans Ballroom, Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans St., (504) 571-4672 www.neworleanshotelcollection.com/nolabulls A four-course dinner with Spanish wines coincides with San Fermin in Nueva Orleans (aka running of the NOLA Bulls). The menu includes scallop ceviche over arugula and frisee, fried manchego cheese polenta cake with smoked tomato and saffron sauce, braised short rib with fig barbecue sauce and crema Catalane. Tickets $99 including tax and tip.

JULY 7

Lucille’s Roti Shop pop-up 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday Drifter Hotel, 3522 Tulane Ave., (504) 605-4644 www.facebook.com/lucillesrotishop Brent Tranchina and Angelique Theriot’s Trinidadian food pop-up is by the pool at the Drifter Hotel.

JULY 7

Raise Your Glass to Rieslings 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday Martin Wine Cellar, 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411 www.martinwinecellar.com The tasting features rieslings from the varietal’s native Germany and around the world. Light hors d’oeuvres are included. Tickets $25.

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The Bombay Club 830 Conti St., (504) 577-2237 www.bombayclubneworleans.com A fried boudin-wrapped Scotch egg is served atop bacon-braised black-eyed peas.

and served over house-made spaghetti with guanciale.

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The Cheezy Cajun 3325 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-0045 www.thecheezycajun.com Three hard-boiled eggs are wrapped in andouille sausage, breaded, fried and served with Creole mustard.

Herbsaint 701 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-4114 www.herbsaint.com A poached farm egg is fried

777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277 www.revolutionnola.com At brunch, a boudin-wrapped poached Scotch egg is served with frisee salad, grilled duck bacon and Creole mustard vinaigrette. 8201 Oak St., Suite. 2, (504) 273-7706 www.simonesmarket.com A local farm egg is wrapped in pork and sage sausage, breaded in panko, fried and served with parsley, mustard seeds and house-made pickles.

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Andrews, 8 The Maison — New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 6:30 Maple Leaf Bar — Organized Crime, 10 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Gina Forsyth’s Birthday Bash, 8 Preservation Hall — Joe Lastie’s New Orleans Sound, 6; Preservation Jazz Masters, 8, 9 & 10 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride & the Next Generation, 8 & 10 Rare Form — Nervous Duane, 1; Matt Galloway, 9 Siberia — Richard Album & the Singles, Deadbeat, Kuwaisiana, Caity Bower, 9 SideBar — Kettle Black, 8:30 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Uptown Jazz Orchestra feat. Delfeayo Marsalis, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Bart Ramsey, 3; Up Up We Go, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Chris Christy’s Band, 2; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the Misfit Power, 10

THURSDAY 6 Bamboula’s — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 2; Gentilly Stompers, 6:30; Marc Joseph & the Mojo Brass, 10 Bar Redux — Ryan Gregory Floyd, Dusky Waters, 9 Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7; Bayou International Reggae Night feat. Higher Heights and DJ T-Roy, 11 BMC — Joy Owens Band, 5; Maid of Orleans, 8; Burris, 11 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Tom Saunders & the Hotcats, 5; Doyle Cooper Trio, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins, 6 Cafe Negril — Revival, 6; Soul Project, 9:30 Casa Borrega — Descarga Latina feat. Fredy Omar, 7 Check Point Charlie — Murphy’s Law, 7; Shark Attack, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6; John “Papa” Gros Band, 8 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae & Gina Leslie, 7; No Movement with DJ Ham Sandwich, 9:30 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Todd Duke Trio, 9:30 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Adam Shrubbe, 7; Baby Boy Bartels, Kuwaisiana, Blue Velvet, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Particle Devotion, 10 Gasa Gasa — The Harbinger Project, Sexy Dex, DJ Knice, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — Ashlin Parker Trio, 5; The James Rivers Movement, 8 The Maison — The Good for Nothin’ Band, 4; Dysfunktional Bone, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 11

Marigny Brasserie & Bar — Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson, 7 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Gregory LeBlanc, Mark Fernandez, 8 Old Point Bar — Wonderland, 9 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, 6; Preservation All-Stars feat. Mark Braud, 8, 9 & 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Curly Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, 8:30 Siberia — Attrition feat. Mr. Kitty, The Rain Within, DJs Angelle and Psychotika, 9 SideBar — The Tom Paines feat. Alex McMurray, Jonathan Freilich, 8:30 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Davy Mooney Farewell Quintet, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Davis Rogan, 3; Tom Witek Band, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Sarah McCoy, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10 Three Muses — Steve DeTroy, 5; Bart & Company, 8 Treo — The St. Claude Serenaders, 6:30 Vaughan’s Lounge — Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet, 10

FRIDAY 7 Bamboula’s — Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, 1; Smoky Greenwell, 5:30; Caesar Brothers, 10 Bar Redux — Summer of Love with DJs Shane Love and Matty, 9 Blue Nile — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 Blue Nile Balcony Room — DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — Le Bon Temps, 3; River Rats, 5; Hyperphlyy, 8; Funk It Up, 11 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Cole Williams, 6; Marc Stone, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — The Pinettes Brass Band, 6 Cafe Negril — Dana Abbott Band, 6:30; Higher Heights, 10 Casa Borrega — Leonardo Hernandez Trio, 7 Check Point Charlie — Domenic, 4; Striking Copper, 8; Jonathan Brown Band, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Steelism, 8; Lost Bayou Ramblers, 11 Circle Bar — Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, 6 d.b.a. — Hot Club of New Orleans, 6; Glen David Andrews, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Jenna McSwain Trio, 10 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Loose Marbles, 7; The Tipping Point with DJ RQ Away, 10 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party, 10 Hi-Ho Lounge — Sam Friend, 9; Relapse: ’80s, ’90s, ’00s with DJ Matt Scott, 11 The Jazz Playhouse — Joe Krown, 4; Luther Kent, 7 The Maison — Shotgun Jazz Band, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Erica Falls, 11 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Greg Alec, 8 Oak — Burris, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Hill Country Hounds, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Soulful Takeover with DJ Soul Sister, 9 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band feat. Wendell Brunious, 6; The Preservation Brass feat. Daniel “Weenie”

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ROSELIT BONE SNUCK INTO NEW ORLEANS last year on an early-August Monday at the • July 8 Circle Bar, which means the gig came and • 7 p.m. Saturday went without many more than local regulars bearing witness. They heard most, if not all, • Circle Bar, 1032 St. Charles of the self-released 2014 LP Blacken & Curl, Ave., (504) 588-2616; www. as well as “Dreamless Sleep,” a strum-along, circlebarneworleans.com waltz-time lullaby from 2016’s split-single with Jenny Don’t & the Spurs — at the time, • 10 p.m. Saturday the only music disseminated by the Portland, Oregon-based, Mexi-Cali noir-country outfit. • One Eyed Jacks, 615 TouThis return engagement, 11 months to the day louse St., (504) 569-8361; later, falls during another hibernating stretch, www.oneeyedjacks.net but it presents a somewhat different Roselit Bone: swollen to a nine-piece big band with PHOTO BY BROOK DILLON witheringly florid arrangements to match, further bolstered by the June issuance of its label debut, Blister Steel (Friendship Fever), whose various guitars, trumpets, flutes and violins all dovetail like the restless ghosts of the Polyphonic Spree on a vampiric, South-of-the-border blood-drive detour, backed by a moaning chorus of fallen angels and led by a “Don’t Be Cruel”-era Elvis Presley parroting the coyote howls of an inarguably cruel world. This time, too, the band is calling its own encore: The 10 p.m. calavera literaria at One Eyed Jacks follows a 7 p.m. sundowning at the Circle Bar, allowing both happy-hour and after-hours revelers to get their reckoning. Guts Club opens at Circle Bar (admission $5). Esqueleto and Blind Texas Marlin open at One Eyed Jacks (tickets $12). — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS

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SATURDAY 8 Bamboula’s — G & the Swinging Three, 2:30; Johnny Mastro, 7

Bar Redux — Josh Benitez Band, 9 The Bayou Bar — Philip Melancon, 8 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7; Mainline, 11 Blue Nile Balcony Room — DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m. BMC — The Jazzmen, 3; Willie Lockett, 5; Crooked Vines, 8; Dominique’s Kreole Soul, 11 Bourbon O Bar — Kala Bazaar Swing Society, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Dave Ferrato, 6; Freddie Blue & the Friendship Circle, 9 Cafe Negril — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 4; Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7 Casa Borrega — Jonathan Freilich & Friends, 7 Check Point Charlie — Phil the Tremolo King, 4; Kenny Triche Band, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Steelism, 8; The Mulligan Brothers, 9 Circle Bar — Bobbyrock, Gushers, Enoch Ramone, 10

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MUSIC d.b.a. — New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 7; Mississippi Juke Joint Night feat. Lightnin’ Malcolm, Stud, 11 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Hot Club of New Orleans, 10 Dutch Alley — New Birth Brass Band, 2 Gasa Gasa — Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires, 10 The Jazz Playhouse — Tom Hook, 5; Shannon Powell, 8 The Maison — Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, 1; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles, 11 Metropolitan Nightclub — Lost Kings, 10 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — The Shiz, 7; Roxy LeBlanc, 9 Oak — Jon Roniger, 9 Old Point Bar — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Roselit Bone, Esqueleto, 9 Preservation Hall — Preservation All-Stars feat. Will Smith, 7, 8 & 9 Rare Form — Will Dickerson Band, 1; Justin Donovan, 6; Steve Mignano, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — The Josh Garrett Band, Jeff McCarty (album release), 9 Siberia — Alex McMurray, 6; Zydepunks, Cauche Mar, Dirty Rotten Snake in the Grass, 9 Smoothie King Center — Roger Waters, 8 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Up Up We Go, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Monty Banks, noon; Panorama Jazz Band, 6 Three Muses — Chris Christy, 5; Arsene Delay, 6; Ben Polcer, 9 Tipitina’s — Cyril Neville’s Swamp Funk, 10 Twist of Lime — Sons of Blackwater, Saint Krow, Rise Laveau, Sagedowne, 10 The Willow — Red Dog (album release), 5

SUNDAY 9 Bamboula’s — American Sprite, 1; Samantha Pearl, 5:30; Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, 9 Bar Redux — Junco Partner, 9 Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7; Street Legends Brass Band, 11 BMC — Bayou Wind, 3; Ruth Marie’s Jazz Band, 7; Mignano, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Spike Perkins, 4; Gerald French Trio, 7 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Teresa B, 6 Cafe Negril — Ecirb Muller’s Twisted Dixie, 6; John Lisi, 9:30 Chickie Wah Wah — Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 8 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Friends, Blind Texas Marlin, 6; Country Night with DJ Pasta, 9:30 d.b.a. — Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Brother Tyrone & the Mindbenders, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Michael Mason & Friends, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Anuraag Pendyal, Dignity Reve, 7 Dragon’s Den (upstairs) — Church feat. Roni Size, 10 Gasa Gasa — Landing, Shuvuuia, Casper Blackhand, 9

Hi-Ho Lounge — Noelle Tannen, 10 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Jason Bishop, 6 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 The Jazz Playhouse — Germaine Bazzle, 8 The Maison — Higher Heights, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio feat. Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Russell Batiste Jr., 10 Marigny Opera House — Robin Sherman, 5 Old Point Bar — Amanda Walker, 3:30; Romy Vargas & the Mercy Buckets, 7 Preservation Hall — Preservation Legacy Band feat. Gregg Stafford, 6; Preservation All-Stars feat. Wendell Brunious, 7, 8 & 9 Siberia — The Supersuckers, The Swinging Doors, Midnight Prowler, 9 SideBar — Harry Hardin & Andre Bohren, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Brian Richburg Quintet, 8 & 10 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Kristina Morales & the Inner Wild, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10 Three Muses — Raphael et Pascal, 5; Linnzi Zaorski, 8

MONDAY 10 Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30 Bamboula’s — NOLA Swingin’ Gypsies, 5:30; Sunshine Brass Band, 9 Blue Nile — Brass-A-Holics, 10 BMC — Yeah You Rite, 5; Lil Red & Big Bad, 6; TUBAD, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Arsene Delay, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Cafe Negril — Noggin, 6; In Business, 9:30 Check Point Charlie — HG Breland, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Justin Molaison, 5:30; Song Swap feat. Alex McMurray & Carson McHone, 8 Circle Bar — Phil the Tremolo King, 7; Motown Monday with DJ Shane Love, 10 d.b.a. — Treme Brass Band, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam Session, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Band, 8 The Maison — Chicken & Waffles, 5; Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 7 Maple Leaf Bar — George Porter Jr. Trio, 10 Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar — James Andrews & the Crescent City All-Stars, Bobby Love, 8 Parisite Skate Park — Flesh Born, Maw, Kalvin, 7 SideBar — Jesse Morrow Trio feat. Simon Lott, Brad Walker, 8:30 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat Food & Spirits — Sam Cammarata, 3; Carolyn Broussard, 6 The Spotted Cat Music Club — Royal Street Windin’ Boys, 2; Sarah McCoy, 4; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; New Orleans Jazz Vipers, 10 Three Muses — Paul Kemnitz, 5; Washboard Rodeo, 8

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OPENING THIS WEEKEND Harmonium — In the Japanese thriller, a family is visited by a friend who recently was released from prison. Zeitgeist Spider-Man: Homecoming (PG-13) — The franchise is trapped in a web of its own reboots. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

NOW SHOWING 47 Meters Down (PG-13) — Sisters plunge into shark-infested waters. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal All Eyez on Me (R) — Demetrius Shipp stars as (questionably?) dead rap icon Tupac Shakur. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Canal Place Baby Driver (R) — A getaway driver with an earbud addiction goes for one last score. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Beatriz at Dinner (R) — A massage therapist (Salma Hayek) and a smug rich guy (John Lithgow) tangle at a dinner party. Elmwood, Canal Place The Beguiled (R) — A clan of Civil War-era women seek revenge in Sofia Coppola’s latest. Elmwood, Prytania, Canal Place The Book of Henry (PG-13) — The Atlantic: “A Frankenstein’s monster version of a feel-good classic.” Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG) — “More powerful than boxer shorts,” they say. (So ... not that powerful?) West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Cars 3 (G) — Pixar goes for the threequel, I guess. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal

Despicable Me 3 (PG) — The franchise’s third installment features the voice of Trey Parker (South Park). Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13) — Tribune Media Company’s fatigued synopsis: “Based on the comic book.” Elmwood The Hero (R) — A washed-up Western actor tries to mend fences. Elmwood The House (R) — Saturday Night Live alums Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler run a speakeasy casino. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Megan Leavey (PG-13) — A soldier and her dog save lives, woof. Regal The Mummy (PG-13) — Tom Cruise and a mummy rise from the grave. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Regal Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG-13) — All Johnny Depp knows how to do anymore, it seems. Elmwood, Slidell, Regal Rough Night (R) — Some bachelorettes (woooo!) accidentally kill a male stripper. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Transformers: The Last Knight (PG-13) — God knows why, but Anthony Hopkins called director Michael Bay a “genius” and “savant” as they made this film. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Tubelight — The family drama is set in the hills of northern India. In Hindi with English subtitles. Elmwood Wonder Woman (PG-13) — An Amazon princess in a corset saves the world. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Broad, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place

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FILM a.m. Friday-Saturday. Prytania The Greatest Show on Earth — Cecil B. DeMille directs the 1952 drama set under the big top. 10 a.m. Wednesday. Prytania Handsome Devil — At an Irish boarding school, a teen and his closeted roommate form an unlikely bond. 9:15 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist Moana (PG) — Disney’s modernized princess musical features the daughter of a South Pacific chieftain. 2 p.m. Thursday. Orpheum The Motorcycle Diaries (R) — Che Guevara (Gael Garcia Bernal) has an awakening in the 2004 drama. In Spanish with English subtitles. 7 p.m. Monday. Cafe Istanbul Nightmare Alley and Scarlet Street — The noir double feature screens on the bar’s patio. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Bar Redux Planes, Trains and Automobiles (R) — Two men brave Thanksgiving travel in this classic John Hughes comedy. 7 p.m. Thursday. Orpheum The Queen of Swing — 97-year-old Norma Miller attends the screening of a documentary about her swing dancing career. 2 p.m. Sunday. Renaissance New Orleans Hotel (700 Tchoupitoulas St.) Radio Dreams — An Iranian radio manager in San Francisco tries to book Metallica and an Afghani rock band for a concert. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Zeitgeist The Secret Life of Pets (PG) — Comic luminaries Louis C.K., Hannibal Buress, Kevin Hart and Jenny Slate provide voices for this animated animal adventure. 10 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Regal Sing (PG) — Talking (er, singing) animals compete in a vocal talent competition. 10 a.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Regal To Catch a Thief (PG) — A retired cat burglar hunts for the criminal who is copying his style. 10 a.m. Sunday. Prytania Top Gun (PG-13) — Pre-weirdo Tom Cruise is a hotshot flight jock. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Second Line Brewing (433 N. Bernadotte St.)

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REVIEW “WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW” often is the first piece of advice received by anyone looking to develop a unique voice as an author. That approach has characterized the work of writer-director Sofia Coppola throughout her accomplished career. Coppola not only won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for her 2003 film Lost in Translation, but also became the first American woman ever nominated for a Best Director Oscar. She managed a similar breakthrough with The Beguiled, winning a prestigious Best Director award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival as the first American woman ever nominated for that prize. For Coppola, finding inspiration in her own life experiences has led to a clear emphasis on stories about women told from a uniquely female perspective. In The Virgin Suicides, The Bling Ring and other films, she has explored the nature of relationships among women in a group setting as few filmmakers before her have done. It’s no surprise that Coppola’s work typically stands in stark relief alongside that of her peers in male-dominated Hollywood. The Beguiled is based on Thomas P. Cullinan’s novel of the same name (originally published as A Painted Devil) and further inspired by the 1971 film adaptation directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint Eastwood. It tells the Civil War-era tale of an all-female boarding school in the South disrupted by the arrival of a wounded Union soldier. Unlike the 1971 film, Coppola’s version is told from the perspective of the female characters as opposed to that of the soldier. Because Coppola chose to remove the African-American characters from a Civil War story that can’t exist outside the context of slavery, the film has been mired in controversy in recent weeks and the director has been accused of sanitizing history. The ensuing debate and social media blow-up have understandably diverted attention from the creative successes of an otherwise beautifully crafted film. Colin Farrell plays John McBurney, an Irish mercenary for

the Union with a badly wounded leg who is discovered in the woods near the • Directed by Sofia Coppola boarding school by • Starring Nicole Kidman, a young student. Because of the ravages Kirsten Dunst and Colin Farrell of the war, only seven • Limited release women remain at the school: headmistress COURTESY FOCUS FEATURES Martha (Nicole Kidman), teacher Edwina (Kirsten Dunst), teenage student Alicia (Elle Fanning) and four younger students. The film is about how the group dynamic and individual behaviors of all the women are transformed by the presence of an attractive man in their cloistered world — at least until the film transforms into an all-out thriller. Shot in southeast Louisiana (standing in for Virginia), mostly at the Madewood and Evergreen plantation houses and a private mansion in the Garden District, the film delivers the settings, sets, costumes and images (courtesy of French cinematographer Philippe Le Sourd) to fulfill its Southern Gothic potential. The Beguiled may be the strongest expression yet of Coppola’s lush and contemplative style. Dunst is especially memorable as the lonely Edwina, yearning to break free from circumstances dictated by the war. The controversy caused by Coppola’s slavery-era-withoutslaves adaptation overlaps with longstanding criticism that says her films always focus on characters of wealth and privilege. But the Coppola family is no stranger to controversy. Her father Francis, the auteur behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, is no stranger to public criticism. Maybe that’s to be expected when you follow your own muse — and stick to writing what you know. — KEN KORMAN

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HAPPENINGS Live Painting. Marigny Brasserie & Bar, 640 Frenchmen St., (504) 945-4475; www.marignybrasserie.com — Jeff Morgan paints portraits and scenes from current events and popular culture. 6 p.m. Sunday. St. Claude Second Saturdays. St. Claude Arts District — Galleries surrounding St. Claude Avenue host receptions. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

OPENING Antenna Gallery. 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.press-street.com/ antenna — “exo geology,” installation and photography by Sarah Nance considering sedimentary layers of the universe; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. “Convergence,” letterpress and bookmaking arts by Sara White and Jessica Peterson, through July. The Front. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www.nolafront.org — Futuristic work about nature by Cynthia Scott; “Pressured and Squished,” work about childhood play and labor by Alex Podesta; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Good Children Gallery. 4037 St. Claude Ave., (504) 616-7427; www.goodchildrengallery.com — “(For) What Is(s) Worth,” paintings about the value of objects by Kevin Brisco; “Talisman,” photographs by Kristina Knipe exploring sensuality and spirituality; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Kebab. 2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4328; www.kebabnola.com — “Self,” group exhibition on the theme of the self; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 8928650; www.sttammanyartassociation. org — “Summer Show,” annual exhibition of works completed within the past two years; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/ staplegoods — “Make Space,” group exhibition about connecting across distances; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday. Treo. 3835 Tulane Ave., (504) 304-4878; www.treonola.com — “Altered Images,” manipulated photographs by Muffin Bernstein and Ross Muggivan; opening reception 7 p.m. Friday.

GALLERIES Angela King Gallery. 241 Royal St., (504) 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery. com — Group exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. Antieau Gallery. 927 Royal St., (504) 304-0849; www.antieaugallery. com — New work by Chris RobertsAntieau, ongoing.

Anton Haardt Gallery. 2858 Magazine St., (504) 891-9080; www.antonart.com — Selected folk art by Mose Tolliver, Jim Sudduth, Howard Finster and others, ongoing. Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.ariodantegallery. com — New works by David Lumpkin and Jacques Soulas; jewelry by Gifthorst, Reaction Designs and Petite Sussie; all through July. Beata Sasik Gallery. 541 Julia St., (504) 322-5055; www.beatasasik.com — New work by Beata Sasik, ongoing. Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery. 4138 Magazine St., (504) 895-6201 — Paintings by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing. CANO Creative Space at Myrtle Banks Building. 1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — New works by Keith Duncan, through July. Claire Elizabeth Gallery. 131 Decatur St., (843) 364-6196; www.claireelizabethgallery.com — “Art NO(w),” contemporary works by New Orleans-based artists, through July 29. Creason’s Fine Art. 831 Chartres St., (504) 304-4392; www.creasonsfineart.com — “Figures II: Jazz Portraits on Strings,” marionettes by Harry Mayronne, ongoing. Ellen Macomber Fine Art & Textiles. 1720 St. Charles Ave., (504) 314-9414; www.ellenmacomber.com — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. The Exchange Center. 935 Gravier St., (504) 523-1465; www.artscouncilofneworleans.org — “What Is Love,” installation by Angela Fama examining the idea of love, through Friday. Frank Relle Photography. 910 Royal St., (504) 388-7601 — New selections from “Until the Water,” “Nightscapes” and “Nightshade,” night photographs of Louisiana by Frank Relle, ongoing. Gallery 600 Julia. 600 Julia St., (504) 895-7375; www.gallery600julia.com — “Freeze Frame,” acrylic portraits of everyday Louisiana life by William B. Cromwell, through July. Gallery Arlo. 837 Chartres St., (504) 3300803 — “From Counter to Culture,” new work by Jacques Soulas, through Oct. 1. Gallery B. Fos. 3956 Magazine St., (504) 444-2967; www.beckyfos.com — Paintings by Becky Fos, ongoing. Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres. com — Mixed-media work by Ally Burguieres, ongoing. Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery. Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., (504) 361-6620; www.dcc. edu/departments/art-gallery — “Rebirth,” work about Hurricane Katrina by Antoine Prince Jr., through July 13. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com — “Interruption,” minimalist

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Pride of Place: The Making of Contemporary Art in New Orleans

WHEN ARTHUR ROGER LAUNCHED HIS GALLERY IN 1978, there were only a handful of others focused on new art. The scene has expanded greatly since then, but Roger has more than kept abreast of the ever-changing art world • Through Sept. 23 through the years, as we see in this sprawling new exhibition of works from • New Orleans Museum of Art, his personal collection, which he donatCity Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll ed recently to the New Orleans Museum Circle, (504) 658-4100; of Art. This beautifully installed Pride of Place expo also reveals how collecting www.noma.org can be an art form in its own right, a visual conversation in which all of the works have something revealing to say about each other. For instance, the way Douglas Bourgeois’ surreal yet ethereal figures resonate with Robert Colescott’s raucously carnivalesque scenes such as Power for Desire-Desire for Power (pictured), an exploration of the all too common power trips people pursue, often without even realizing it. Both artists share an earthy soulfulness, and it helps to know that California-born Colescott’s parents were, like Bourgeois, Louisiana natives. Another vital part of the Roger art overview involves social issues, and David Bates’ powerful portraits of Hurricane Katrina flood survivors elaborate on Simon Gunning’s vivid views of the storm-ravaged Lower 9th Ward even as Jacqueline Bishop’s and Courtney Egan’s more meditative works suggest how the natural world is being mutated by human activity all around us — themes further elaborated by Luis Cruz Azaceta, Nicole Charbonnet and Cynthia Scott. A rich diversity of works by Willie Birch, Radcliffe Bailey, Bruce Davenport Jr. and John Scott, among others, hark to both the deep pathos that arose from the Atlantic slave trade as well as the joyous street culture and sheer joie de vivre that define New Orleans as America’s quintessential Creole city. Striking gender studies by artists including Deborah Kass and Robert Mapplethorpe provide provocative counterpoint to classic canvases by New Orleans legends like the late Ida Kohlmeyer and Robert Gordy in a show where all of the works seem totally at home with the burgeoning 21st-century art scene. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

mixed-media paintings and sculpture by Sidonie Villere; “Salons,” watercolor and lithography on paper by Nurhan Gokturk; both through July 22. LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com — “Face to Face,” group exhibition about portraiture and the experience of viewing art, through July 29. M. Francis Gallery. 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 931-1915; www.mfrancisgallery.com — Paintings by Myesha Francis, ongoing. Martin Welch Art Gallery. 223 Dauphine St., (504) 388-4240; www.martinwelchart.com — Paintings and mixed-media work by Martin Welch, ongoing. Martine Chaisson Gallery. 727 Camp St., (504) 304-7942; www.martinechais-

songallery.com — “Pop Up Show 2017,” new works by Kristina Knipe, Erica Lambertson and Maggie Lloyd, ongoing. Michalopoulos Gallery. 617 Bienville St., (504) 558-0505; www.michalopoulos.com — Paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing. M.S. Rau Antiques. 630 Royal St., (504) 523-5660; www.rauantiques.com — “The Georgian Collection,” British works from the era of King George, through Oct. 16. New Orleans Photo Alliance. 1111 St. Mary St., (504) 610-4899; www.neworleansphotoalliance.org — “RECOLLECTIONS: A Community Photography Project,” collaboration between NOPA and Kingsley House, through July 15. PAGE 32

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Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery.com — “Marfa Intrigue,” group exhibition of works in oil, acrylic and watercolor, through July 29. Pamela Marquis Studio. 221 Dauphine St., (504) 615-1752; www.pamelamarquisstudio.com — New paintings by Pamela Marquis, ongoing. RidgeWalker Glass Gallery. 2818 Rampart St., (504) 957-8075; www.ridgewalkerglass.com — Glass, metal sculpture and paintings by Teri Walker and Chad Ridgeway, ongoing. Scene by Rhys Art Gallery. 708 Toulouse St., (504) 258-5842; www.scenebyrhys. com — Pen and ink drawings by Emilie Rhys, ongoing. ShiNola Gallery. 1813 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (504) 223-5732; www.facebook. com/shinolagallery — Exhibition by gallery artists, ongoing. The Spielman Gallery. 1332 Washington Ave., (504) 899-7670; www.davidspielman.com — Black-and-white photographs by David Spielman covering travel, Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf South, ongoing. Thomas Mann Gallery I/O. 1812 Magazine St., (504) 581-2113; www.thomasmann.com — “From Here ... to There,” metalsmithing and jewelry in conjunction with the Society of North American Goldsmiths, ongoing. Vieux Carre Gallery. 507 St. Ann St., (504) 522-2900; www.vieuxcarregallery. com — New work by Sarah Stiehl, ongoing.

SPARE SPACES Ashe Cultural Arts Center. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www. ashecac.org — “MAAFA: Roho ya Babu,” mixed-media works exploring infinity and the African diaspora, through Aug. 29. Bar Redux. 801 Poland Ave., (504) 5927083; www.barredux.com — “Casualties of Precision,” new works by Huggington Behr, Carlos Mendieta, Lee Dotson and Nick Parnell, through July 27. The Building 1427. 1427 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 352-9283; www.building1427.com — Work by New Orleans artists Daniel Jupiter, Mark Lacabe and Eric Alugas, ongoing. German-American Cultural Center. 519 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 3634202; www.gacc-nola.com — “Wynhoven: A Dutch Legacy Remembered,” photos by Catholic priest Peter Wynhoven, through July 29. M. Furniture Gallerie. 2726 Royal St., Suite B, (504) 324-2472; www.mfurnituregallerie.com — Paintings by Tracy Jarmon; copper work by Giovanni; watercolors by Bill James; furniture by John Wilhite; all ongoing. Okay Bar. 1700 Port St., (504) 457-7212; www.okaybar.com — New work by Fat Kids from Outer Space, through July. Pirate’s Alley Cafe. 622 Pirate’s Alley, (504) 524-9332; www.piratesalleycafe. com — Paintings, prints and mixed-media works by Joe Bostick, Mario Ortiz, Chris Holcombe, Nathan Durapau, Ernest Brown, Emily Stieber, Jennifer Laffin, Brandon Felix and others, ongoing. St. Louis Cathedral. Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, (504) 525-9585; www.stlouiscathedral.org — Artists

including Ken Cook, Sher Stewart, Joan Bonner, Lee Tucker and Nathan Pitts display works in front of the cathedral and around Jackson Square, ongoing.

MUSEUMS The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc. org — “A Most Significant Gift: The Laura Simon Nelson Collection,” more than 80 works from the Nelson Collection including Newcomb pottery, through Oct. 21. “Storyville: Madams and Music,” photographs, maps, cards and objects from New Orleans’ one-time red-light district, through Dec. 2. “Giants of Jazz: Art Posters and Lithographs by Waldemar Swierzy from the Daguillard Collection,” jazz portraits by the Polish poster artist, through Dec. 17. “The Seignouret-Brulatour House: A New Chapter,” model of a 200-year-old French Quarter building and historic site, ongoing. Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Historic French Quarter life and architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts; “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; both ongoing. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “Pride of Place: The Making of Contemporary Art in New Orleans,” personal art collection of Arthur Roger, through Sept. 23. “New at NOMA: Recent Acquisitions in Modern and Contemporary Art,” newly acquired work honoring and inspired by the work of Leah Chase, through Oct. 1. “Jim Steg: New Work,” pieces by the influential printmaker, through Oct. 8. “Japanese Painting: Inner Journeys,” exhibition comparing contemporary artist Regina Scully’s work to Edo-period paintings, through Oct. 9. Newcomb Art Museum. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Newcomb Place, (504) 314-2406; www. newcombartmuseum.tulane.edu — “Beyond the Canvas: Contemporary Art from Puerto Rico,” work of five Puerto Rican artists, through Sunday. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — “Waltzing the Muse,” James Michalopoulos retrospective, through July 16. “Profligate Beauty,” work inspired by the American South, from the museum’s permanent collection, through September. “The Colourful South,” exploration of color photography in the South; “Troubled Waters,” dye transfer color prints by photographer William Eggleston; both through Oct. 26.

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REVIEW FOR EONS, women have played the weaker sex so men could feel stronger, but that ploy never sat well with Annie Oakley (Katie Howe), a backwoods sharpshooter and inspiration for the 1946 musical Annie Get Your Gun. The show’s main character, who is based on a performer in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, longs for attention from her competitor, Frank Butler (Jason Dowies), but cannot bring herself to let him win. Throughout the musical, recently presented by Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University, Annie and Frank vie for the title of world’s best sharpshooter, a contest that quickly becomes an obstacle PHOTO BY MICHAEL PALUMBO to their relationship. “When I’m with a pistol, I sparkle like a crystal / Yes, I shine like the morning sun. But I lose all my luster, when with a bronco buster / Oh, you can’t get a man with a gun,” Howe sings. Sharpshooting aside, Annie Get Your Gun, directed by Diane Lala, is an old-fashioned romance laced with tenderness and punctuated with thigh-slapping, oldschool humor. Howe and Dowles gave rootin’-tootin’ performances as the competitive yet love-struck couple who toured the world and amazed audiences with their marksmanship. Supporting performances by Emily Bagwill as Winnie Tate and Gray Randolph as Tommy Keeler, a teenage couple, added sweet simplicity. Randy Clement, a Burl Ives lookalike, was the supportive show manager Buffalo Bill, and Michael J. Smith played the Sioux Chief Sitting Bull, who gave romantic advice to Annie: Lose the contest. Adding to the lighthearted story, Irving Berlin’s incomparable score was performed by musicians from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, culminating in an evening of musical bliss. Berlin’s lyrics whimsically capture Annie’s charming naivete in classics including “You Can’t Get a Man with a Gun” and “Anything You Can Do,” but his melodies also include mellifluous love ballads, such as “They Say It’s Wonderful” and “I Got Lost in His Arms.” Oakley tries to change her tomboy looks to please Butler, but lacking formal schooling and social graces, she believes she must shine in the spotlight. Butler concludes she is “too smart for me.” The Broadway role of Oakley was conceived for the enormous voice and personality of Ethel Merman, who always will be remembered for her rendition of the blockbuster “There’s No Business Like Show Business.” Howe brought her charismatic femininity to the role, however, doing justice to Berlin’s enchanting music. Annie Oakley’s lifetime (1860-1926) roughly coincided with the women’s suffrage movement. Women were granted the right to vote in 1920, six years before her death. The script has been revised over the decades to be more contemporary in its portrayal of women and Native Americans. In 1967, Annie Get Your Gun was the first production of Tulane’s Summer Lyric Theatre, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. After all these years, the musical is wonderfully corny and sure as shootin’ fun. — MARY RICKARD

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THEATER & CABARET Constellations. Outlaw Pizza Co., 814 S. Peters St. — Theatre Lab NOLA presents the play, which is a romance with ties to physics. Visit www.theatrelabnola.com for details. Tickets $10-$20. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

Jambalaya: The Musical. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-2000; www.jpas.org — Nancy Gregory’s musical is inspired by Louisiana life. Tickets $40. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Saturday Night Fever. Playmakers Theater, 1916 Playmakers Road (off Lee

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BURLESQUE & VARIETY American Mess. Barcadia, 601 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 335-1740; www.barcadianeworleans.com — Katie East hosts local and touring comedians alongside burlesque performances. Free admission. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bayou Blues Burlesque. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge. net — There are burlesque performances at the weekly show. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Friday. Burgundy Burlesque. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 522-5400; www.thesainthotelneworleans. com — Trixie Minx leads a weekly burlesque performance featuring live jazz. Free admission; reserved table $10. 9 p.m. Friday. Burlesque Ballroom. The Jazz Playhouse, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299; www. sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse — Trixie Minx and guests star in the late-night burlesque performance. 11 p.m. Friday. Burlesque Bingo. Bar Mon Cher, 817 St. Louis St., (504) 644-4278; www.barmoncher.com — Lefty Lucy is the emcee at this bingo night with burlesque performances. There’s a one-drink minimum to play. 7 p.m. Monday. Burlesque Boozy Brunch. SoBou, 310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www. sobounola.com — A burlesque performance by Bella Blue and friends accompanies brunch service. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Fly Movement Salon. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.cafeistanbulnola.com — Several acts perform at the variety show. Free admission. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Nicole Lynn Foxx Variety Hour. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www. theallwayslounge.net — The drag performer hosts a weekly variety show. 9 p.m. Thursday. Talk Nerdy to Me. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9405546; www.dragonsdennola.com — The weekly sci-fi-themed revue

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Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 488-8114; www. facebook.com/twelvemilelimit — Julie Mitchell and Laura Sanders host an openmic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Monday. Brown Improv. Waloo’s, 1300 N.Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-6474; www. facebook.com/pages/thenewwaloos — New Orleans’ longest-running comedy group performs. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Chris & Tami. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Chris Trew and Tami Nelson perform improv weekly. 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Christopher Titus. Harrah’s Casino, Harrah’s Theatre, 1 Canal St., (504) 5336600; www.harrahsneworleans.com — The comedian performs on his “Amerigeddon” tour. Tickets $42. 8 p.m. Friday. Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — Massive Fraud presents stand-up comedy. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www.lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts a stand-up show. 10 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Vincent Zambon and Mary-Devon Dupuy host Sean Patton at the stand-up show. 8:30 p.m. Friday. Comedy Gold. House of Blues, Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 3104999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts a stand-up showcase of local and traveling comics. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www. thehowlinwolf.com — Frederick “RedBean” Plunkett hosts an open-mic standup show. 8 p.m. Thursday. Comic Strip. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.siberianola.com — Chris Lane hosts the stand-up comedy open mic with burlesque interludes. 9:30 p.m. Monday. Crescent Fresh. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www.dragonsdennola.com — Ted Orphan

and Geoffrey Gauchet host the stand-up comedy open mic. 8 p.m. Thursday. Dean’s List. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Kaitlin Marone, Margee Green and Cyrus Cooper perform improv. 8 p.m. Wednesday. The Franchise. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — The New Movement’s improv troupes perform. 9 p.m. Friday. Go Ahead. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Kaitlin Marone and Shawn Dugas host a short lineup of alternative stand-up comics. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Hot Sauce. Voodoo Lounge, 718 N. Rampart St., (504) 304-1568 — Vincent Zambon and Leon Blanda host a stand-up comedy showcase. 8 p.m. Thursday. Knockout. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Two comedy acts compete to win an audience vote. 9:30 p.m. Monday. Laura Sanders. Shenanigans, 4612 Quincy St., Metairie, (504) 605-3299 — The comedian performs. Shep Kelly, James Cusimano and J.D. Sledge open. Tickets $10-$15. 8:30 p.m. Friday. Local Uproar. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.net — Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a stand-up comedy showcase with free food and ice cream. 8 p.m. Saturday. The Megaphone Show. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 3028264; www.newmovementtheater. com — Improv comics take inspiration from a local celebrity’s true story. 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Night Church. Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 947-2379; www.sidneyssaloon.com — Benjamin Hoffman and Paul Oswell host a standup show, and there’s free ice cream. 8:30 p.m. Thursday. NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www. hiholounge.net — Duncan Pace hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Sunday. Permanent Damage. Bullet’s Sports Bar, 2441 A.P. Tureaud Ave., (504) 6694464 — Tony Frederick, Corey Mack and B-Dub host the weekly stand-up show. 8 p.m. Saturday. The Spontaneous Show. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — Young Funny comedians host the comedy show and open mic. Sign-up 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Tuesday. Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 865-9190; www.carrolltonstation. com — Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show 9 p.m. Wednesday.

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TUESDAY 4 4th Fest. Crescent Park, 1008 N. Peters St., (504) 522-2621 — The Independence Day celebration features musical acts including Category 6, Revival, DJ Eagle, Dj Majik Mike and Pan Vibrations. Free admission. 5 p.m. 4th of July Kayak-tivism. Bayou St. John along Moss Street — Indivisible NOLA (www.indivisiblenola.com) hosts a “patriotic evening of dissent” on Bayou St. John. Americana costumes and boats welcome. Free admission. 5 p.m. America: The Party. Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance St., (504) 525-5515; www. therustynail.biz — Where Y’acht performs at the annual party, and DJs play bounce music. Hot dogs are served. Admission $10. 2 p.m. Feed the Multitudes. Victory Fellowship, 5708 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 7335005 — The community party features free food, manicures and shoes, and there’s live entertainment. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Go 4th On the River. Riverfront, French Quarter — The Independence Day celebration includes a fireboat spouting red, white and blue water and dueling fireworks barges on the Mississippi River accompanied by patriotic music. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. 7 p.m. Madisonville Old-Fashioned Fourth of July. Downtown Madisonville, 803 Main St., Madisonville — There’s a parade, beauty pageant, fun run, games and food at this Independence Day celebration. Fireworks begin at 8:30 p.m. 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mandeville Independence Day Parade. Mandeville Lakefront, corner of Lakeshore Drive and Coffee Street — The inaugural parade is followed by a picnic. 2 p.m. St. Bernard Salutes America. Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 278-4242; www. sigurcenter.com — The family-friendly Independence Day celebration features face painting, a magic show and musical performances. A fireworks display begins at 9:15 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Truck Pool July 4th Party. Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 9472379; www.sidneyssaloon.com — There’s a “truck pool” at the bar’s Independence Day party, and tacos are served. 3 p.m.

THURSDAY 6 Before the West Coast: A Sports Civil Rights Story. Carver Theater, 2101 Orleans Ave., (504) 304-0460; www.carvertheater.org — Wendell Pierce, Oyo Craddock and Kern Reese are the panelists at the New Orleans Advocate-sponsored discussion of St. Augustine High School v. the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, a case which broke racial barriers in state sports. Tickets $25. 7 p.m.

Copeland’s Chicken Jam. Southport Hall, 200 Monticello Ave., (504) 835-2903; www.southporthall.com — The fundraiser for the Al Copeland Foundation features performances by Me & My Friends and Bag of Donuts. There’s fried chicken, food trucks, a kids’ area and a cash bar. Visit www.alcopelandfoundation.org for details. Tickets $10-$15. 5 p.m. Game Night. Behrman Center, 2529 Gen. Meyer Ave. — The free family-friendly game night is for kids of all ages. 5 p.m. Mermaid Fairy Garden Workshop. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www.longuevue. com — Workshop participants make an underwater-themed terrarium. Registration required. Tickets $30. 10:30 a.m. Poetry Workshops. Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St. — Delia Nakayama hosts the outdoor workshop series for poets ages 15 and older sponsored by National Park Service. Email poetryprocess@gmail.com to register. 2 p.m. San Fermin Dinner. Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-2222; www.bourbonorleans.com — A cocktail party and four-course dinner celebrate the running of the bulls and the hotel ballroom’s 200th anniversary. Red and white attire recommended. Tickets $99, includes tax and tip. 6:30 p.m. Square Foot Gardening. St. Tammany Parish Library, Covington Branch, 310 W. 21st Ave., Covington, (985) 893-6280; www.sttammany.lib.la.us/covington.html — Master gardener Barry Pierce discusses square foot gardening and building a garden frame. 10 a.m. StayLocal’s Office Hours. Propeller Incubator, 4035 Washington Ave., (504) 5647816; www.gopropeller.org — Business experts offer free consultations for community members involved in business or nonprofits. 8:30 a.m. Unmasked Silent Auction & Cabaret. American Sector, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1940; www.nationalww2museum. org/american-sector — There’s entertainment featuring New Orleans Pride and Southern Decadence grand marshals, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and more at the event hosted by LGBT addiction recovery group New Orleans Roundup. Suggested donation $20. 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 7 Moonlight Hike and Snow and Ice. Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-1238; www. northlakenature.org — A nighttime nature walk is followed by a sweet treat. Email rue@northlakenature.org to register (required). Tickets $5. 7:50 p.m. NAMI New Orleans Rocks ’n’ Bowls. Rock ’n’ Bowl, 3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700; www.rocknbowl.com — The mental health advocacy group’s fundraiser features live music, bowling, auctions,

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EVENTS food and drinks. Visit www.namineworleans.org for details. Tickets $60. 7 p.m. San Fermin in Nueva Orleans. Citywide — In the local festival inspired by Pamplona, Spain’s bull run, there are several parties and a short run in which roller derby girls dressed as bulls pursue runners. Visit www.nolabulls.com for details. Friday-Sunday. Turning 300 Years Young: Future Development of New Orleans. Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park Botanical Garden, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 482-4888 — New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute hosts the luncheon and discussion featuring panelists Mark Romig, Tim Hemphill and Brandy Christian. Visit www.norli.org for details. Tickets $50. 11 a.m.

SATURDAY 8 Block Party for Life. Algiers Point, 200 Morgan St., Algiers — St. Thomas Community Health Center hosts the party with brass bands, a second line, health screenings, barbecue and fried fish. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mr. Legs XVII. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 568-1702; www.generationshall.com — The gentlemen’s pageant benefiting Bridge House/ Grace House features awards for hairiest legs, sexiest legs and more. There’s also music, a silent auction and open bar. Visit www.bridgehouse.org for details. Tickets $40-$50. 6 p.m. Oils Are Essential: Wellness Through Essential Oils. Slidell Library, 555 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 646-6470; www. sttammany.lib.la.us/slidell.html — There are demonstrations of using non-chemical products to make your own essential oils. 10 a.m. Overnight Critter Cinema. Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., (504) 3685191; www.la-spca.org — At the sleepover, kids snuggle up to kittens and puppies while enjoying movies, pizza and popcorn. Email erica@la-spca.org for details. Tickets $75. 6 p.m. Piety Street Market. The Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St., (504) 908-4741; www.612piety.com — More than 50 vendors offer art, jewelry, crafts, vintage clothes, collectibles, used books and flea market treasures at this monthly market. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. STEM Saturdays. Lyons Center, 624 Louisiana Ave., (504) 658-3004; www.

nola.gov/nordc — Free science-themed activities encourage kids’ interest in STEM fields. 9 a.m. Trap Karaoke. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com/neworleans/restaurant — The karaoke night focuses on trap music. Participants must be at least 21 years old. 8 p.m.

SUNDAY 9 Rock, Ride and Rescue Fundraiser. Rock ’n’ Bowl, 3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700; www.rocknbowl.com — Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes & the Sunspots performs at the fundraiser for Louisiana SPCA’s special-needs animals. There’s bowling, raffles, auctions and food and drinks. Visit www.la-spca.org for details. Tickets $10. 6 p.m. Summer Cool Down. 14 Parishes, 1638 Clio St., (504) 814-1490; www.14parishes. com — DJ Legatron Prime performs at the daytime party, and Caribbean-inspired food and mimosas are served. 11 a.m. Summer Dance. Deutsches Haus, 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014; www.deutscheshaus.org — Harvey Jesus & Fire perform at the dance for all ages, and there is food from Mr. Po-Boy’s Catering. Tickets $10. 4 p.m. Wild Edible Plants. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www.longuevue.com — Dr. Charles Allen presents the lecture about local edible plant life. Registration required. Tickets $5. 6 p.m.

MONDAY 10 Young Actors Workshop. River Region Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 15146 River Road, Norco, (504) 904-1129; www. rrpa.org — The free kids’ acting workshop is for kids ages 8-15. Call Henry Sorbet at (504) 331-0990 for details. 9 a.m.

FARMERS MARKETS Covington Farmers Market. Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington — The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, plants and music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Crescent City Farmers Market. Citywide — The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including Tulane University Square (200 Broadway St.) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday; French Market 1 p.m.

to 5 p.m. Wednesday; the AmericanCan Apartments (3700 Orleans Ave.) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and in the CBD (at 750 Carondelet St.) 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. CRISP Farms Market. CRISP Farms Market, 1330 France St.; www.facebook. com/crispfarms — The urban farm offers greens, produce, herbs and seedlings. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. French Market. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org — The historic French Quarter market offers local produce, seafood, herbs, baked goods, coffee and prepared foods. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. German Coast Farmers Market. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market features vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. Visit www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org for details. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Gretna Farmers Market. Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, (504) 361-1822 — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 25 vendors offering fruits, vegetables, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, honey and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Grow Dat Farm Stand. Grow Dat Youth Farm, New Orleans City Park, 150 Zachary Taylor Drive, (504) 377-8395; www.growdatyouthfarm.org — Grow Dat Youth Farm sells its produce. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Hollygrove Market. Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., (504) 483-7037 — The urban farm operates a daily fresh market. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Marche Creole Community Market. ArtEgg Studios, 1001 S. Broad St., (504) 822-4002; www.artegg.com — There’s organic produce, prepared foods, locally produced crafts and art for sale at the market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. ReFresh Project Community Garden Farmers Market. ReFresh Project, 300 N. Broad St.; www.broadcommunityconnections.org — The weekly Monday market offers local produce, homemade kimchi, cocoa-fruit leather, pesto and salad dressing. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. Rivertown Farmers Market. Rivertown, 400 block of Williams Boulevard, Kenner, (504) 468-7231; www.kenner. la.us — The market features fruits, vegetables, dairy products, preserves and cooking demonstrations. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

Sankofa Mobile Market. Lower 9th Ward Community Center, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave. — The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The truck also stops at 6322 St. Claude Ave. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday. St. Bernard Seafood & Farmers Market. Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi, (504) 278-4242; www.visitstbernard.com — The market offers seafood, produce, jams, preserves, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment and children’s activities. Call (504) 355-4442 or visit the website for details. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Vietnamese Farmers Market. Vietnamese Farmers Market, 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd. — Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early morning market. 5 a.m. Saturday.

SPORTS New Orleans Baby Cakes. Shrine on Airline, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 734-5155; www.cakesbaseball.com — The New Orleans Baby Cakes play the Omaha Storm Chasers 6 p.m. Tuesday and 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. They also play the Oklahoma City Dodgers 7 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. New Orleans Curse. Tulane University, Lavin-Bernick University Center, McAlister Drive, (504) 247-1507 — The quidditch team plays the Austin Outlaws. Noon Saturday. New Orleans Jesters. New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 488-2896; www.neworleanscitypark.com — The New Orleans Jesters play the Birmingham Hammers. 7 p.m. Saturday.

WORDS Lew Shuman. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The author presents 15 Days of Hell: One Man’s Battle for Peleliu. 7 p.m. Thursday. Melissa Daggett. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The author presents Spiritualism in Nineteenth-Century New Orleans, her book about seances. 7 p.m. Thursday. Music & Poetry. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux. com — Live music accompanies spoken-word and poetry readings. 9 p.m. Thursday.

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outreach. Email info@longuevue.com or call (504) 293-4720 for information. Louisiana SPCA. The LA/SPCA seeks volunteers to work with the animals and help with special events, education and more. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and complete an orientation to work directly with animals. Visit www. la-spca.org/volunteer. Lowernine.org. Lowernine.org seeks volunteers to help renovate homes in the Lower 9th Ward. Visit www.lowernine.org or email lauren@lowernine.org. National World War II Museum. The museum accepts applications for volunteers to greet visitors and familiarize them with its galleries and artifacts. Call (504) 5276012, ext. 243, or email katherine.alpert@ nationalww2museum.org. New Canal Lighthouse Museum. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation seeks volunteer docents for its museum and education center. Visit www.saveourlake.org or call (504) 836-2238. New Orleans Airlift: The Music Box Village. Volunteers are needed for fabrication, education workshops, events and general duties. Visit www.neworleansairlift.org to submit an application. New Orleans Community Printshop and Darkroom. The printshop and photography darkroom holds its volunteer and members meeting on the first Wednesday of every month. Contact communityprintshop@gmail.com for details. NOLA for Life Mentors. The city initiative’s partner organizations seek adults to mentor boys ages 15 to 18 who are at risk for violence. Visit www.nolaforlife.org/ give/mentor. NOLA Tree Project. The forestry organization seeks volunteers to adopt and trim trees around the city. Visit www. nolatreeproject.org. NOLA Wise. The partnership of Global Green, the City of New Orleans and the Department of Energy helps homeowners make their homes more energy efficient. It seeks volunteers, who must attend a 30-minute orientation. Email mrowand@globalgreen.org. Ogden Museum of Southern Art. The museum seeks docents to discuss visual arts in the South with adults and children. Email ebalkin@ogdenmuseum.org for details. Parkway Partners. The green space and community garden organization seeks volunteers for building, gardening and other projects. Email info@parkwaypart-

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American Cancer Society. The society seeks volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient service programs. Visit www.cancer.org or call (504) 219-2200. Arc of Greater New Orleans. The organization for people with intellectual disabilities seeks donations of Mardi Gras beads, volunteers to help sort beads and volunteers for Arc farm duties. Visit www.arcgno.org for details and dropoff locations. Bayou Rebirth Wetlands Education. Bayou Rebirth seeks volunteers for wetlands planting projects, nursery maintenance and other duties. Visit www.bayourebirth.org. CASA New Orleans. The organization seeks volunteer court-appointed special advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per month. No special skills are required; training and support are provided. Call (504) 522-1962 or email info@casaneworleans.org. The Creativity Collective. The organization seeks artists, entrepreneurs, parents and teens to help with upcoming projects and events, including maintaining a creative resource directory and organizing charity bar crawls. Visit www. creativitycollective.com or call (916) 206-1659. Crescent City Farmers Market. CCFM and MarketUmbrella.org seek volunteers to field shoppers’ questions, assist seniors, help with children’s activities and more. Call (504) 495-1459 or email latifia@marketumbrella.org. Dress for Success New Orleans. The program for women entering the workplace seeks volunteers to manage inventory, help clients and share their expertise. Call (504) 891-4337 or email neworleans@ dressforsuccess.org. Each One Save One. Greater New Orleans’ largest one-on-one mentoring program seeks volunteer mentors. Visit www.eachonesaveone.org. Edgar Degas Foundation. The nonprofit seeks volunteers to contribute to foundation development. Call (504) 821-5009 or email info@degashouse.com. Edible Schoolyard. Edible Schoolyard seeks community volunteers and interns to assist in kitchen and garden classes and to help in school gardens. Visit

www.esynola.org/get-involved or email amelia@esynola.org. First Tee of Greater New Orleans. The organization seeks volunteers to serve as mentors and coaches to kids and teens through its golf program. Visit www. thefirstteenola.org. Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run seeks running partners, assistant coaches, committee members and race-day volunteers. Email info@gotrnola.org or visit www.gotrnola.org. Golden Opportunity Adult Literacy Program. GOAL seeks volunteers to conduct courses for reading comprehension, GED preparation and English language learning. Call (504) 373-4496. Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center. The center seeks part-time civil rights investigators with excellent writing skills, reliable transportation and no criminal convictions to help expose housing discrimination in the New Orleans metro area. Call (504) 717-4257 or email mmorgan@gnofairhousing.org. Green Light New Orleans. The group seeks volunteers to help install free energy-efficient lightbulbs in homes. Visit www.greenlightneworleans.org, call (504) 324-2429 or email green@greenlightneworleans.org. HandsOn New Orleans. The volunteer center for the New Orleans area invites prospective volunteers to learn about the opportunities available and how to be a good volunteer. Call (504) 304-2275, email volunteer@handsonneworleans.org or visit www.handsonneworleans.org. Hospice Volunteers. Harmony Hospice seeks volunteers to offer companionship to patients through reading, playing cards and other activities. Call Carla Fisher at (504) 832-8111. Jackson Barracks Museum Volunteers. The museum seeks volunteers to work one day a week for the Louisiana National Guard Museum. Volunteers prepare military aircraft, vehicles and equipment for display. Call David at (504) 837-0175 or email daveharrell@yahoo.com. Lakeview Civic Improvement Association. The association’s green space committee needs volunteers to pick up trash or trim trees for the adopt-ablock program. Sign up with Russ Barranco at (504) 482-9598 or rpbarranco@ cox.net. Longue Vue House and Gardens. Longue Vue seeks volunteers to assist with giving tours, garden maintenance and education

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