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DEAR STEPHEN, Imagine City Park without Interstate 610. Even with the train track intruding, it’s lovely. Until the early 1970s there was no highway or traffic ripping through this beautiful landscape. The picnic tables on Zachary Taylor Drive were welcomed by those of us who enjoyed al fresco dining. Those tables predate the interstate by many years. And near the picnic tables were golf courses. In 1938, a new clubhouse had been built on Zachary Taylor Drive. This facility served the golfers until May 1967. In 1963 the City Park Board learned the Louisiana State Highway Department intended to acquire a 200-foot right of way through the park. In 1958, the country embarked on an ambitious plan to build highways after the National Defense Highway Act provided for the creation of an extensive interstate highway system across America. Unfortunately, parts of our city were destroyed by the construction of Interstate 10 and the I-610 bypass. Remember Claiborne Avenue before the interstate was built? It was clear that the new I-610 bypass would have a big impact on the park. In particular, it would go right through the golf clubhouse, and an entire golf course would become unusable. A battle began between the City Park Board and the State Highway Department (now the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development). Two years later, on December 24, 1965, the newspapers carried the story: The park would receive $1.24 million to build a new clubhouse and golf course to replace the ones that would have to be abandoned. Environmentalists filed suit in federal court in 1972, but their suit was dismissed. HEY BLAKE, MY MOTHER TOLD ME MY YOUNGER BROTHER AND I WERE BORN AT THE “OLD” MERCY HOSPITAL. WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT IT? DANIEL CHUN

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DEAR DANIEL, The first Sisters of Mercy arrived in New Orleans in 1869. Six of them had journeyed from St. Louis to teach Irish

students at St. Alphonsus School. The sisters developed a health care ministry, a day care for working mothers, an orphanage and a shelter for elderly women and those looking for work. They opened the first Mercy Hospital, also known as the Soniat Memorial Hospital, on March 19, 1924, with a reception and a blessing by Archbishop John W. Shaw. The hospital was located at 1321 Annunciation St.

This photo of the old Mercy Hospital was taken in 1951, the same year the institution moved to the corner of South Jefferson Davis Parkway and Bienville Street in Mid-City. PHOTO BY ALEXANDER ALLISON/ COURTESY LOUISIANA DIVISION, NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC LIBRARY

The previous fall, Leona Saulet Soniat purchased the building for $100,000 and gave it to the sisters in memory of her husband, Leonce. The sisters, with the aid of their supporters, added $20,000 worth of improvements. A landmark in New Orleans, the building — the old Saulet Plantation home — was erected in 1816 on land that once was part of the Jesuit plantation and had been purchased in 1763 by Soniat’s great-grandfather, Thomas Saulet. In 1860, the building was taken over by the Sisters of Charity. For more than half a century, it housed St. Simeon’s Select Seminary for Girls and Young Ladies. Many prominent women in Louisiana were educated there. Prior to Soniat’s purchase, it was Dr. B. F. Gallant’s mental hospital. More than 100,000 patients were treated at the first Mercy Hospital. In 1928, the first class of nurses completed their training at the Mercy School of Nursing. By the time the hospital moved, 342 young women had graduated. In 1951, the “new” Mercy Hospital opened on North Jefferson Davis Parkway and Bienville Street. The original hospital was abandoned, and the old Saulet Plantation home was demolished in 1959 to make way for a Schwegmann’s supermarket.

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“The Democrats have the candidates. They’re now deciding which ones will come forth and offer their talents.” — Buddy Leach, head of the Louisiana Democratic Party, at the Baton Rouge Press Club June 27. Leach mentioned a list of possible Democratic candidates, including New Orleans-area figures like state Senate President Joel Chaisson, Caroline Fayard, John Georges and Sen. Karen Carter Peterson, but offered no specifics as to who might be running for which office. “Gov. Bobby Jindal gets endorsement from senator he refused to endorse last year” — Sen. David Vitter on his Twitter account (@DavidVitter), pointedly retweeting a headline about his endorsement of Jindal for re-election. In the 2010 Senate election, Jindal kept his distance from his fellow Republican, saying he thought voters were “smart enough to make up their own minds.”

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an eight-day festival honoring St. Fermin. West Bank-raised Mickey Hanning made Running with the Bulls one of his top three goals (along with skydiving and marathon running) — and he liked it so much he led a group of friends to recreate the event in New Orleans five years ago. “On Mardi Gras (in 2006), a buddy was dressed up in white clothes with the sash and bandanna. ‘Why don’t we just do something silly like that here?’” Hanning remembers asking himself. “I just assumed it would be people I knew, family and friends — just kind of have our own little fun thing, maybe top it at 100 people.” PAGE 13

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chief of the Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indian tribe since 1964, received a National Heritage Fellowship and a $25,000 award from the National Endowment for the Arts for taking New Orleans traditions “from community gatherings to festivals and concert halls in cities all over the world.” Dollis will receive his awards in September at a Washington, D.C., banquet at the Library of Congress.

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received the inaugural scholarship from Chefs Move!, a division of the John Besh Foundation, which offers culinary students a yearlong full scholarship to the French Culinary Institute in New York City, along with housing, travel, job placement assistance and a mentorship with Besh. Johnson, 21, worked in construction after Hurricane Katrina and has been training at Liberty’s Kitchen in Mid-City.

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from across America took part in “Libraries Build Communities,” a day of service held June 24 during the American Library Association (ALA) convention in New Orleans. The volunteers fanned out to public and school libraries, assisting with everything from landscaping and construction to cataloging and organizing books. The ALA was the first national organization to hold a conference in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

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a Kenner City Council member, had his own “Anthony Weiner” moment last week when it was revealed that he sent a photo of himself in his underwear to a woman with whom he said he had “an inappropriate but consensual relationship.” The photo was discovered on a city government computer system. Stagni, who is married, apologized to his family and asked God for “mercy and forgiveness.”

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he annual encierro in Pamplona, Spain, has seen more than a dozen deaths and thousands of injuries — bulls unleashed from corrals wend their way through the cobblestone streets of the village toward a bullfighting arena. A txupinazo (or bottle rocket) signals the start of the half-mile run, and in the bulls’ path are thousands of runners clad in white with red scarves and sashes. It’s a centuries-old practice, originating from Pamplona’s residents helping herd the bulls, and it later attracted hundreds then thousands of visitors soaked in sangria and wine over

Members of women’s roller derby groups, wielding toy baseball bats, fill in as the bulls and chase thousands of runners at the Running of the Bulls, held during the San Fermin de Neuva Orleans festival in downtown New Orleans.

Congressman Steve Scalise, R-Metairie, has positioned himself as one of the biggest Washington foes of government spending, particularly spending by Democrats. In 2009, he said, “When you look across the country you see families tightening their belts to live within their means, and states are tightening their belts to balance their budgets. Washington is the only place that is going on a wild spending spree during these tough economic times.” In February, Scalise authored an amendment to a federal spending bill that would block funding for many of President Barack Obama’s aides and advisers (e.g., the much-loathed “czars”).

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That 2007 event attracted more than 200 people, and in 2010, more than 8,000 runners crowded the French Quarter and CBD. Members of the Big Easy Rollergirls assume the role of bulls, brandishing toy baseball bats and wearing horned helmets. In its first year, only 14 rollergirls hit the streets. This year, more than 400 roller derby women from 27 teams from across the U.S. and Canada will chase runners along a 1-mile gauntlet from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, through the French Quarter and back into the CBD, ending at Ernst Cafe on South Peters Street. In as little as five years and with virtually no advertising, the organizers, a group of six friends, have inadvertently launched a summertime goof into an

annual festival that has captured the imagination of thousands and attracts national and international crowds to an event that starts at 7 a.m. on a Saturday. “People in New Orleans are looking for something fun in the summer — any reason to get dressed up,” Hanning says. “In the middle of the year we’ll start talking about (plans), and someone eventually will say, ‘This is so stupid. This is crazy that these people come to this city and do this, this early in the morning.’ It’s truly bizarre.” THE FIRST RUNNING OF THE BULLS IN New Orleans in 2007 was missing one key ingredient. “We were at a loss [as to] what or who to use for bulls,” co-organizer Dylan O’Donnell says. “We had some strange ideas. Mickey’s wife (Beth) was going to

“WE RUN ON STELLA ARTOIS, ABSINTHE, Gatorade, water, coffee, very little sleep, sangria — we squeeze in food here and there,” O’Donnell says. “It’s exhausting, but the adrenaline we get through the weekend keeps us going.” The main event, El Encierro, lasts only 15 to 20 minutes — but the festival stretches across four days. On Thursday, July 7, the group hosts a Marques de Caceres wine dinner at Rambla. On Friday, July 8, El Txupinazo features food from Vega Tapas Cafe, with an open bar, music by Ven Pa’ Ca and flamenco dancing. Following that, 12 Bar opens its doors for a 12-hour fiesta that lasts until

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chase us with a papier-mache thing on her head. She’s not a very intimidating person. (The Big Easy Rollergirls) were happy to oblige chasing us in the streets and beating us.” Without a txupinazo to signal the beginning of the run, the crew has used air horns (blown by O’Donnell’s dad) — or has simply yelled, “Run!” Spectators and runners dress in traditional white outfits, with a red scarf around the neck and red sash tied around the waist. Other costumes range from matadors, Frida Kahlo impersonators, flamenco dresses, gigantes y cabezudos (giant papier-mache heads used in San Fermin parades), to the not-soSpanish Mexican wrestlers (luchadores) and sombreros. Before El Encierro, the costaleros carry the statue of St. Fermin in a morning procession, followed by a drum procession (el tambores) and trumpatistos, performing a Spanish fanfare on trumpet. Following the run, roller girls compete in two contests: Best Dressed Bull and Horniest — to determine who wore the best pair of horns. Hanning stresses that the event requires a lot of time — and a good bit of money. The group pays for the events though donations, ticket sales and merchandise; Hanning and his wife Beth screenprint and stitch the event’s merchandise, including T-shirts and the signature red scarves. The sales not only help fund the events but also raise money for charities the group supports. This year, sales and donations (including those for a by-donation mechanical bull ride) support Animal Rescue New Orleans and the Louisiana Multiple Sclerosis Society. Also joining the festivities this year are 30 members of Atlanta’s Cocktail Tour, who will take part in the procession and carry the ashes of Donald Robert Hanemann, one of the Atlanta groups’ members who died recently. One of Hanemann’s wishes was to run with the bulls in New Orleans.

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Wear red and white all weekend. Hint: Hit up uniform shops and www.nolabulls.com If you’re running, arrive by 7 a.m. by the latest. Take a siesta later that day, and come back for the La Fiesta de Pantalones Hydrate Leading up to the Running of the Bulls, el tambores (drummers) lead the procession of St. Fermin during the San Fermin de Nueva Orleans festival. Photo by Jared howerton

The City of New Orleans, too, has embraced the festival. City Council Vice President Arnie Fielkow, donning a mustache, attended last year’s run. For the first time, the Joan of Arc statue on Decatur Street waved the Spanish, not French, flag, in honor of both the event and the city’s Spanish legacy. “It’s like a Holy Trinity here: Getting up early, drinking and costuming,” O’Donnell says. “Those three elements in New Orleans, people will react in hordes.”

during the same time period by members of Louisiana’s House delegation was $200,578. More embarrassing for the GOP: the state’s most frugal congressman was Cedric Richmond, Louisiana’s only Democratic representative. Richmond’s staff took home a meager $147,342 — 61 percent of what Scalise spent on his office. Also near the bottom was another House freshman, Republican Rep. Jeff Landry, who spent $163,386. (Both Richmond and Landry took office Jan. 3, while the other representatives’ payroll ran Jan. 1-March 31.)

Asked about the disparity, Stephen Bell, Scalise’s communications director, wrote in an email to Gambit, “Last year, Congressman Scalise returned $104,575 from his annual budget to the taxpayers, for a total of more than $375,000 returned since being elected in 2008, and earlier this year he helped pass a 5 percent cut in the budget of all House members.” (According to the report, Bell himself pulled down $12,999 in the first quarter of 2011.) The totals for the Louisiana delegation: Scalise (1st District), $241,804; Rep.

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8 a.m., when El Encierro begins. Following the run, food vendors, live music and a mechanical bull fill the streets, followed by La Fiesta de Pantalones (“The Pants Party”) at 12 Bar. In his 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises, Ernest Hemingway introduced the Running of the Bulls to the world outside Pamplona. Concluding the fourday San Fermin in Nueva Orleans festival is El Pobre de Mi (or “Poor Me”), which in Pamplona is the “last hurrah and get-together — sing, drink and lament the fest is over,” Hanning says. In New Orleans, the event — co-hosted by NOLA Fugees at Ernst Cafe on Sunday, July 10 — includes an Ernest

Hemingway lookalike contest (and catwalk-style Hemingway fashion show) and Hemingway skit contest — though the skits are assigned after participants get there. “It could be from a book, a story from his life, you have no clue what you’re getting into,” Hanning says. “Costuming is part of life here. It’s fun to see some of the creative things people come up with.” The group (dubbed el pastores, named after the guys running behind the bulls with long sticks to keep them in line) and the festival received Pamplona’s blessing following the first year’s event, which was featured in Diario de Navarra newspaper. (“Over there, they think it’s funny,” Hanning says.) Organizers of Pamplona’s San Fermin event met the New Orleans crew on Ash Wednesday in 2009, and for the following year’s event, the San Fermin organizers sent the event’s mascot costume — “a big blue bull with big blue something elses,” as O’Donnell describes it — named “Mr. Testes.”

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Charles Boustany (7th District), $235,426; Rep. Rodney Alexander, (5th District), $223,011; Rep. Bill Cassidy (6th District), $203,406; Rep. John C. Fleming (4th District), $189,669; Landry (3rd District), $163,386; and Richmond (2nd District), $147,342. — Kevin Allman

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It’s probably no surprise that former Gov. Edwin Edwards — less than six months out of federal prison — is already ready to tie the knot for a third time. The bride this time is Trina Grimes Scott, an Alexandria woman about five decades his junior. What may be surprising is EWE’s sudden embrace of Facebook. The 83-yearold Edwards bypassed the traditional media and shared his engagement on the social media site, where he’s also dropped other tidbits about his post-prison life (he likes American Idol and thinks Tea Partiers are “sincere and good people, but do not represent the average American citizen”). EWE also used Facebook to announce a potential new business deal: a reality show tracking his engagement. The producer is SSS Entertainment, a company owned by Alexandria filmmaker Shaun

Sanghani, whose other Louisiana-focused projects include a proposed TV show called The Wank: “This hilarious reality program follows the party-fueled lives of young guys and girls living on the West Bank of New Orleans, where every weekend is Mardi Gras.” Meanwhile, it’s full steam ahead on plans for EWE’s 84th birthday party/roast, which is scheduled next month at the Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter. The party was announced last January, and a hotel spokesperson confirmed to Gambit it’s still on for July 30, when 450 of Edwards’ closest friends are scheduled to show up and poke fun at him. No word yet as to whether the gala will now be an engagement party as well — or whether there will be reality-TV cameras documenting the bash. — Allman

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Last year, Nashville, Tenn., Mayor Karl Dean ordered an audit of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s (MNPD) crime-reporting statistics to check the crime-reporting system from 2007 through 2009 — a time when New

Orleans Police Chief Ronal Serpas was top cop in Nashville. Last week, the audit report found thousands of errors but, according to the report, the numbers weren’t intentionally fudged. The audit stated that the statistics under Serpas “were reasonably stated and met Tennessee standards.” Auditors found that 3.6 percent (or more than 11,000) of the 316,739 crime reports submitted had incorrect information, mostly from human or computer errors. They concluded the variance was “within the range acceptable” to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and “sufficient to satisfy state standards.” MNPD officials said the errors had no effect on how the cases were handled; a recordsmanagement system was addressing those errors, according to MNPD. Because of the computer errors, most of the 11,000 reports weren’t sent to TBI as required. Serpas has claimed crime was down in Nashville for six consecutive years. The FBI and TBI said some crimes — notably rape, assaults and burglaries — were up. Investigations by Nashville CBS affiliate News Channel 5 and The Tennessean alleged underreported rape and sexual

assault cases, in contrast to MNPD’s claims that those crimes decreased. In 2009, more than 30 percent of sexual assault cases were submitted as a “matter of record” and thus not entered into crime statistics. MNPD officials insist those cases still were followed through. Serpas served as police chief in Nashville from January 2004 to May 2010, after which he accepted the same position at NOPD. (Serpas served with NOPD previously, joining the ranks in 1980 and serving as deputy chief under former NOPD Superintendent Richard Pennington in the 1990s and early 2000s.) MNPD was audited four times from 2004 to 2009, three times by the TBI, and once by the FBI in 2007. In June 2010, Serpas told Gambit he was “glad Mayor Dean called for it because it will be the fifth audit in five years.” Last week, Serpas said in a statement, “Just like the four other routine audits conducted by state and federal officials during the years I worked for the people of Nashville, I was confident that this review would show that the department took crime-reporting seriously.” — Alex Woodward

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How Many Council Districts? group of community leaders is suggesting the New Orleans City Council change the way its members are elected — from five members elected from districts and two elected atlarge to seven members all elected from districts. Supporters of the idea raise some valid and interesting arguments. The proposal emerged from a series of neighborhood meetings held by the council in recent weeks to discuss various redistricting plans in the wake of the 2010 Census. By law, the council (like state legislatures and Congress) must redraw district boundaries to conform to constitutional “one man, one vote” requirements. Proponents of the seven-district idea say more districts will mean fewer constituents for each council member, thereby bringing city government closer to the people. It also would allow voters to “elect candidates of choice,” which is the new code word for minority candidates. The reality is that voters already can elect candidates of choice if they turn out in large enough numbers, which African-American voters in New Orleans have not done very often since Hurricane Katrina. At the same

time, smaller districts automatically mean that every vote counts more, which means all voters can elect candidates of choice, whatever those choices may be. In recent elections, smaller black voter turnout has combined with an increase in crossover voting to produce white majorities on the City Council, the Orleans Parish School Board and in the city’s legislative delegation despite the fact that almost two-thirds of the city’s residents are African-American. Critics of the seven-district idea point out that the districts already are smaller because the city’s population tumbled after Katrina. After the 2000 Census, each council district contained an average of roughly 97,000 people; after redistricting and Katrina they will have approximately 69,000 each. A seven-district plan would give each council district about 49,000 people. Changing the number of council districts requires a change in the City Charter, which takes time. The charter currently requires the council to adopt a new five-district plan by early August, which means council members are likely to adopt a new districting plan (with the two at-large seats) at their

July 21 meeting. The plan then will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice for review under the Voting Rights Act. However, that does not preclude going forward with an alternative plan. The next round of citywide elections is not until February 2014, which leaves plenty of time to amend the City Charter. The seven-district concept already has generated considerable discussion among council members. “I am intrigued by the idea,” says at-large

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Councilman Arnie Fielkow, who is term limited in his present seat. “I would like to see more dialogue on that concept.” Fielkow adds that changing from the current plan to a seven-district plan “is not something we can do in the next few weeks. However, it could be done any time between now and 2014.” Here’s another wrinkle: Why not combine the two plans? That is, increase the council from seven members to nine — with seven elected from districts and two at-large. That way, at least two members will still look at all issues through a citywide prism — and the others will serve more geographically and socio-economically compact districts. Why not also eliminate the “weird math” in vote counting that results from making all at-large candidates run against each other? Instead, have candidates run for one at-large seat or the other, as is done in Jefferson Parish. That way, each at-large council member would need a majority to get elected, as opposed to the current 25 percent-plus-one. There is plenty of time to weigh these and other ideas before the next citywide election.

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At a growing number of bars and restaurants around town, mixologists have taken the approach of an artist or alchemist in crafting cocktail menus. In revivals of retro drinks, interpretations of classics or in original creations, these clever craft cocktails often incorporate offbeat and, in many cases, house-made bitters, syrups and other mixers. Here are some bars with notable offerings.

Many of the inventive drinks at this tony cocktail lounge contain house-made bitters, syrups and shrubs, mixers produced with an old method of preserving fruit using vinegar. For a tomatoless twist on the bloody Mary, the Red Medicine features a Tabasco shrub with demerara sugar, honey, Pimm’s and lemonade. 4905 Freret St., 302-2357; www.curenola.com

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This friendly but refined bar on the edge of the French Quarter is stocked with house-made tonic, ginger beer, a variety of syrups and fresh-squeezed juices, plus many rare liquors and mixers. The menu offers original creations and reboots of classics. A summertime “temperance” menu features a selection of nonalcoholic — but nonetheless complex — cocktails that are free for designated drivers. 820 N. Rampart St., 324-6045; www.bartonique.com Co-owner James Denio and bartender Mike Seaman design the cocktails to match the restaurant’s seasonal menu of refined Southern cuisine. House-made bitters and infusions are incorporated into cocktails like the Good Medicine, a summery digestif made with Italian herbal liqueur, vermouth, orange pekoe iced tea and a sprig of mint. 8115 Jeannette St., 862-5514; www.boucherie-nola.com

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The Lost Love Lounge is a Marigny hub for drinks, bingo, trivia games, comedy and Vietnamese food.

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At this low-key Mid-City wine bar, Tony DiMunno and a small staff of bartenders make cocktails using house-made syrups. Jalapeno syrup adds a kick to the spicy pear kamikaze with Merlet Creme de Poire liquor and a cinnamon-sugar rim. A classic mai tai using the old Trader Vic’s recipe features housemade orgeat syrup. 3700 Orleans Ave., 483-6360; www.cleverwines.com

Renowned mixologist Chris Hannah’s cocktail menu showcases original creations and classic drinks revived from bygone eras. A Paloma tequila highball with house-made grapefruit syrup is an alternative to a margarita, and a “summer Sazerac” features Genever gin, orange bitters, orange peel and Chartreuse. House-made orgeat and falernum syrups are used in the bar’s tiki drinks. 813 Bienville St., 523-5433; www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/french-75 Sharon Floyd, the mixologist behind the bar at Ian Schnoebelen’s innovative contemporary American restaurant, draws seasonal inspiration for her fresh cocktails. Her melon-heavy summer cocktails include the Thai Melon, featuring house-infused kaffir lime vodka, coconut Ciroc, cantaloupe juice and house-made pandan leaf syrup. The Mexicoinspired Stems and Stalks combines lemongrassinfused mescal with St. Germain, fresh celery juice and rosewater, citrus syrup and Herbsaint. 321 N. Peters St., 299-3944; www.irisneworleans.com

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here’s a time and place for everything — especially if you want to enjoy a drink in New Orleans. Gambit checked out the local bar scene and what follows are our findings on everything from craft cocktail menus to draft picks, places to meet and greet and stages to belt out karaoke tunes, sunny courtyards and shady places for the wee hours. There are bars with food, music, comedy, games and more.

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For one week, the best bartenders don’t work in bars. One time a year the international cocktail community converges on New Orleans for Tales of the Cocktail®. That time is finally here again. See the world’s best bartenders in action at the United States Bartender’s Guild Piña Colada Competition, Spirited Dinner® Series and countless other events during Tales of the Cocktail® 2011.

Tickets are still available to several spirited events.

To get your tickets visit www.TalesoftheCocktail.com.

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unning With Scissors is the local stage troupe that’s brought New Orleans original entertainments like The Really Desperate Housewives of Stepford Parish and The Titanic Adventures of the Love Boat Poseidon — the kind of shows that go down best with an audience that’s had a couple of drinks ... if not something stronger. We asked the Scissors sisters (and brothers) where they like to drink when they’re not busy committing theater. Brad Caldwell, actor: “Hands down, my favorite bar is Napoleon’s Itch. The drinks, location and decor are great, but my favorite part is that it’s completely non-smoking. Not that I have anything against smokers per se, but my clothes and hair sure do.”

Jack Long, actor: “When asked about my favorite bar, I usually say, ‘Whichever bar is closest.’ Then I follow up with, ‘ ... and is still gracious enough to allow me through the doors after the last time.’ Interesting fact: The only proper reply when you are asked to leave an establishment is ‘It was a lovely party. Thank you for having me.’ Any other response can only involve bruising and possible police intervention. But to the question: Flanagan’s Pub on St. Philip provides the two most important qualities I look for in a bar. The clientele is just boisterous enough that it is unlikely that anybody could remember sufficient detail about you should they be subpoenaed, and the bartenders are discreet enough to forget when they last saw you, should your significant other inquire.” Elizabeth Pearce, actor, culinary historian and cocktail tour guide at the Hermann Grima House: “Some might label the Lost Love Lounge as ‘hipster,’ but to me, it just feels

Lisa Picone, singer/actor: “My favorite neighborhood hang-out spot is Vaughan’s in the Bywater. It’s a block away from my house. The drinks are cheap and they have a decent beer selection — I usually get a ‘girlie’ Woodchuck pear. It’s a great place to watch Saints games and there is even free food every once in a while. I was there for the (Saints) championship and the Super Bowl and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. My favorite fancy place is the Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone. The revolving bar is elegant. It’s a great place for Champagne on New Year’s Eve or a refreshing Pimm’s Cup on a hot summer night.” Todd Perley, video editor: “I pride myself on being a connoisseur of neighborhood dive bars. (Everyone has to have a hobby, right?) I’ve put in long hours researching New Orleans’ many watering holes, and I have to say that The Saint is one of the friendliest in town. They’ll make you feel right at home — even if your home isn’t the Lower Garden District.” Richard Read, writer/director/impresario: “I tend to judge a bar by how fast and friendly the service is at the worst possible times (but then, I’m kind of a pessimist). On that count alone, One Eyed Jacks ranks at the top of my list. Whether I’m at a crowded show or out for a leisurely cocktail-hour beverage, the bartenders are quick and to the point. They’re even speedy on Fat Tuesday, which is an accomplishment on par with reciting Shakespeare during an earthquake or zipping down Magazine Street on a Saturday afternoon. As for decor: If there’s anyone who doesn’t enjoy naked ladies painted on velvet, I probably don’t want to know ’em.” Liz Zibilich, “props dominatrix”: “Molly’s at the Market is my favorite local hangout. You can sit in the window sipping a frozen Irish coffee watching the world go by. The bartenders offer good conversation and quick, delicious cocktails. There’s a back bar, too, which is great for cool nights. A cat that just hangs around ... a photo booth ... and where else can you drink with the dead?!? (Ask to see Irving!)”

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John “Jonno” d’Addario, “photographer, art historian, and bon vivant”: “Of the several bars which ring the rosy perimeter of the part of the French Quarter fondly known as the Fruit Loop, my favorite is probably Cafe Lafitte in Exile, known simply as ‘Lafitte’s’ to most of its regulars (not to be confused with Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop down the street) or ‘Fifi’s’ when said regulars are in a particularly festive mood. “The drinks are fairly priced, the bartenders are friendly, and there’s always the chance of being entertained by half-naked hotties dancing on top of the bar or wrestling in a giant wading pool of Spaghetti-O’s when you venture upstairs. You’ll also find one of the best balconies in New Orleans, complete with a postcard-perfect view of the half-faded Uneeda Biscuit sign on the corner of Dumaine, impromptu screenings of Xanadu on the outside wall of the Clover Grill across the street, and a view down Bourbon Street that makes you fall in love with New Orleans all over again (especially after a few cocktails). “And if you’re really lucky you’ll be there for one of the epic mass napkin tosses when the DJ starts playing ‘Love Is In The Air’ ... but I’ll let you experience that for yourself.”

like my neighborhood. Both the Marigny (and Bywater) are pretty welcoming to all kinds of folks, and the Lost Love Lounge is as well. The bartenders are always superfriendly, as is the owner, who is often perched on a barstool chatting with customers at the door or at the bar. The lending library may seem incongruous in a locale that specializes in turning your vision slightly blurry, but perusing the titles always leads to interesting discussions with whoever you are sitting next to. The lighting is just right for a date: moody without being seedy, and I enjoy the tikiish decor evoked by the Sailor Jerry posters that pepper the walls. Also, having late night Vietnamese food served from the back is a welcome alternative to french fries. A great neighborhood bar.”

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PUB GRUB Local bars offer a wide array of dining options, from small plates to full-fledged gastropubs. Here are some places with gourmet dining options and the relaxed atmosphere of a bar.

AMERICAN SECTOR

Patrons enjoy refined drinks and small plates at chef John Harris’ Bouligny Tavern.

bars provide opportunities for fun activities beyond pool, darts and Erotic Photo Hunt.

and weekly spelling bees. The Pinewood Derby should return in the fall, and the spelling bee is on indefinite hiatus, but until then there’s bingo on Sundays beginning around 10 p.m. (after a Treme screening). There’s also heavy metal trivia in between rounds. 2529 Dauphine St., 949-2009; www.lostlovelounge.com

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The selection of house-brewed beers typically includes a pilsner, the Vienna-style Red Stallion, a Munichstyle dark beer, a weiss (wheat) beer and a seasonal brew. There’s also an oyster bar and full menu from the kitchen. 527 Decatur St., 522-0571; www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com

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D.B.A.

Not unlike its neighbors on Frenchmen Street, this bar offers nightly music on its intimate stage — but its other star is its beer altar, featuring dozens of international microbrews and craft beers. Bring cash for the cover charge for the bands (there are typically two shows a night). 618 Frenchmen St., 942-7371; www.dbabars.com/dbano

GORDON BIERSCH

The chain brewery features rotating seasonal brews and several regulars, like a hefeweizen, a Czech-style pilsner, and a Schwarzbier, a dark German “black beer” with a roasted coffee finish, all brewed in-house. The spacious bar also serves an eclectic selection of bar food. 200 Poydras St., 522-2739; www.gordonbiersch.com

LET THE GAMES BEGIN The pub quiz trend has spread to many local bars, and for those who are out of knowledge or tired of studying, there are new options. For anyone seeking an active drinking experience, these

Artist Will Smith hosts his “Drink ’n’ Draw” nights at the Blue Nile every third Sunday of the month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is usually at the Circle Bar, which currently is undergoing renovation. A live model will be present, and struggling artists can receive instruction upon request. 532 Frenchmen St., 948-2583; www.blue-nilelive.com

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For those still into bar trivia but seeking some specialization, the Bywater music store Euclid Records hosts a music trivia night on Tuesdays at the Hi-Ho. Lefty Parker and music writer (and former Gambit contributor) Alison Fensterstock come up with the questions, which range from “very easy” to “super challenging.” Prizes include bar tabs, Euclid gift certificates, music memorabilia and more. The bar usually screens a music-related movie at 6 p.m., and trivia starts around 8 p.m. 2239 St. Claude Ave., 945-4446

LOST LOVE LOUNGE

This Bywater dive has proved to be the home for grown-up Boy Scouts and elementary school nerds. In the past it has hosted an authentic Pinewood Derby

This isn’t your grandmother’s church hall bingo: The legendary French Quarter gay dance club hosts drag bingo twice a week. On Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., sassy drag queens host the game that awards prizes including free cover for the weekend and other schwag. The bar usually has happy hour drink specials during the games. 800 Bourbon St., 593-9491; www.ozneworleans.com

It’s found inside the museum that’s dedicated to the crowning achievement of the “greatest generation” but the bar at John Besh’s spiffy, 1940’s-inspired restaurant draws representatives of all generations. They hoist retro cocktails, tiki drinks and custom-brewed draft beers while grazing through snacks like rabbit pate and crab pies or towering sandwiches served on butcher blocks. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 528-1940; www.american-sector.com

THE BOMBAY CLUB

With its deep booths, leather armchairs and dark wood paneling, there’s an urbane air inside the Bombay Club. Membership is not required to make a night of it at this club, where chef Ricky Cheramie prepares modern Creole cuisine and cocktail book author Cheryl Charming presides over the bar. Check out her themed cocktail specials on Mad Men Mondays or James Bond Tuesdays, while live jazz continues on weekends. 830 Conti St., 586-0972; www.thebombayclub.com

BOULIGNY TAVERN

Hidden under the highway at the edge of downtown, the Rusty Nail usually hosts bingo at 8 p.m. on Thursdays. The next bingo night is scheduled for July 14. Prizes include free food and drinks, T-shirts and other items. 1100 Constance St., 525-5515; www.therustynail.biz

Chef John Harris made his name — and earned plenty of culinary accolades — at his restaurant Lilette. So it’s no surprise that the drinks at the bar he opened just next door share the spotlight with dishes like duck confit, gouda beignets and charcuterie. The sleek decor is an unabashed tribute to mid-century American design, and on any given night the well-dressed crowd is equally stylish. 3641 Magazine St., 891-1810; www.boulignytavern.com

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The Shamrock might be New Orleans’ exclusively-for-grown-ups Dave & Buster’s. The proprietors have filled the old Rock ’N’ Bowl space with a whopping 23 pool tables, 5 ping-pong cages, foosball tables, shuffleboard, skee-ball machines, air hockey and many more amusements. The bar hosts ping-pong and foosball tournaments on Tuesdays, and pool tourneys on Wednesdays. 4133 S.

Anthems and guitar ballads dominate the jukebox, and whiskey bottles line the rafters at a Warehouse District tavern that wears its rock ’n’ roll allegiance as proudly as a concert T-shirt. Whiskey is also prominent on the list of cocktails, which the after-work crowd knocks back while rolling up sleeves for burgers topped with fried eggs, duck confit club sandwiches and bowls of poutine,

the Quebecois-style cheese fries. 520 Capdeville St., 371-5161; www.capdevillenola.com

MIMI’S IN THE MARIGNY

This two-story watering hole has long been an outpost for late-night eats in the Marigny, serving its traditional Spanish tapas menu well into the wee hours. Eclectic local roots bands perform upstairs, where sofas and table lamps lend the feel of a bohemian living room. Each Saturday, the vibe shifts to highenergy house party as DJ Soul Sister gets behind the turntables and everyone starts dancing. 2601 Royal St., 872-9868

MONDO

Chef Susan Spicer opened Mondo as a family-friendly restaurant in Lakeview, but it turns out that the roomy front bar became the neighborhood’s favored perch for creative cocktails and inventive nibbles. While the kid’s menu remains popular in the main dining room, the bar fills with people sampling wine and snacks like Thai meatballs, deviled eggs or wood-oven pizzas. 900 Harrison Ave., 224-2633; www.mondoneworleans.com

RENDON INN

It’s been around since 1933, but this backstreet Broadmoor joint isn’t your grandfather’s Rendon Inn. Thoroughly remodeled after Hurricane Katrina, it’s now a tavern with a wide selection of local craft beers on tap and a full menu by J’Anita’s. Check out the pulled pork and brisket, the redfish sandwiches, fresh guacamole and bacon-wrapped apricots stuffed with blue cheese. 4501 Eve St., 826-5605

SYLVAIN

This beautifully renovated old French Quarter address is now a place to get gourmet burgers and market salads, while the bar serves both craft cocktails and cans of Schlitz beer. The main dining room and bar have an antique feel, with mellow lighting and simple decor, while a narrow courtyard leads to a brick-lined cove and a few tables that seem seductively tucked away. 625 Chartres St., 265-8123; www. sylvainnola.com

THE THREE MUSES

People come to Frenchmen Street for food, music and drinks, and the Three Muses puts them all under one rather petite roof. PAGE 28

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While jazz singers or roots acts perform on the tiny stage, people nosh through a creative, international tapas menu from chef Dan Esses at small tables or along the bustling bar, where bartenders mix original cocktails like the orange blossom Sazerac or the spaghetti western. 536 Frenchmen St., 298-8746; www.thethreemuses.com

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TOMMY’S WINE BAR

Tommy’s Wine Bar is an elegant and spacious lounge offering more than 150 bottles of wine, with 20 available by the glass. It’s a sibling to neighboring Tommy’s Cuisine, a clubby bastion of seafood-heavy Italian-Creole dining. Wine bar patrons can enjoy the best of both. The bar offers cheese plates as well as appetizers and desserts from the restaurant menu. 746 Tchoupitoulas St., 581-1103; www.tommysneworleans.com

KARAOKE Whether you need a little liquid courage or just can’t wait to sing for the crowd, these bars are ready to hand you the mic and a drink.

THE BEACH HOUSE

In the karaoke hierarchy, home karaoke machines rank at the bottom, professional systems are the standard, and live music is the Holy Grail. Aspiring singers can sing to a live karaoke band from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesdays. As far as song selection goes, band members say they can figure out how to play just about anything. 2401 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie, 456-7470

BUDDHA BELLY

Cheap drinks and plentiful song selections are hallmarks of good karaoke bars. With nearly 9,000 songs, drink specials (including $2 draft beers and two-for-one well drinks after midnight), Buddha Belly’s Tuesday and Saturday karaoke nights meet the criteria — and raise the entertainment factor with a stripper pole. 4437 Magazine St., 891-6105

KAJUN’S PUB

Thanks to a library of 50,000 songs, Kajun’s Pub is a behemoth among karaoke bars, cutting across age, gender and race barriers with promises of cheap booze and public humiliation. Dollar shots and $5.50 pitchers make the smoky, 24-hour dive a prime blackout spot. Don’t get too rowdy — the bartenders are armed with pepper spray and they’re not afraid to use it. 2256 St. Claude Ave., 947-3735; www.kajunpub.com

LITTLE TOKYO SMALL PLATES & NOODLE BAR

Spend $40 on food and drink at Little Tokyo’s South Carrollton location and receive an hour in a private karaoke room suitable for gatherings ranging from mild (birthday fetes) to wild (bachelor parties). Songbirds who prefer a less intimate venue can serenade diners in the main restaurant nightly starting at 8 p.m. 1340 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-6088; www.littletokyonola.com

THE SAINT BAR & LOUNGE

Lower Garden District hipster mecca The Saint Bar & Lounge

Winston’s Pub and Patio is a popular watering hole in Old Metairie. features tikioki (a neologism of tiki drinks and karaoke) at 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Mai tais and fog cutters sweeten a limited song selection, but the loyal crowd and enthusiastic host are upbeat and supportive. The bar attracts a late-night bunch — go before 11 p.m. and you may as well sing to yourself. 961 St. Mary St., 523-0050; www. thesaintneworleans.com

METAIRIE ROAD TRIP Here are the best places in Metairie and thereabouts to find yourself with a pint in your hand and a designated driver at your side.

GENNARO’S BAR AND RESTAURANT

Wedged beneath the Causeway overpass on Metairie Road, Gennaro’s bills itself as the oldest bar in Jeff Parish. Take out the flat-screen TVs and you could be back in 1962 — the broken-in vibe here features low ceilings, terrazzo floors, cheesecake pictures on the walls, WTIX on the radio and, on some nights, karaoke. Beer is cheap, the regulars are friendly, and — lagniappe — you can get Bear’s excellent po-boys right next door. 3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, 833-9226

LAGER’S INTERNATIONAL ALE HOUSE

If you get Bulldog deja vu in this draft pub across from Lakeside Shopping Center, no wonder: The bars share the same owners (and much of the same menu). Dozens

of draft taps, King Henry VIII-sized comfy booths, and a smoking patio overlooking scenic Severn Avenue are among the charms. On Wednesdays, order a pint and keep the glass; on Thursdays, it’s $2 off pitchers of microbrew. Besides, where else do framed photos of Benjamin Franklin and Fonzie share wall space? 3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 887-9923; lagersmetairie.draftfreak.com

OSCAR’S RESTAURANT & BAR

New Orleans has legendary burger bars like Port of Call and Yo’ Mama’s Bar & Grill. Old Metry has Oscar’s, where the bar menu includes wraps and salmon but everybody goes for the hamburgers with a baked potato on the side. A pleasantly dark space along one of Metairie Road’s retail rows just off Bonnabel Boulevard, Oscar’s seems to cater to a strong crowd of regulars. Nothing fancy here (unless you count the mass-produced Marilyn Monroe art on the walls, and we don’t), just stiff drinks, sweet servers and oh, that burger. 2027 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-9540

RIVERSHACK TAVERN

If you see a faded shack on the side of the road … it’s Jefferson’s Rivershack Tavern, a roadhouse without Patrick Swayze but with tons of quirky memorabilia on the paneled walls (Elvis and Alfred E. Neuman over the jukebox, what’s said to be Louis Armstrong’s first trumpet) along with the famous “tacky ashtrays” on the bar. The Rivershack can get loud when it’s crowded

(bands play several nights a week), but you can always sit outside at a picnic bench under a spray mister and watch people ride horses on the levee across the street. 3449 River Road, Jefferson, 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com

WINSTON’S PUB & PATIO

Next to the Metairie Road railroad crossing is this cozy cottagestyle English pub: dark wood, couches, a good beer selection and a kitchen that makes a mean order of fish and chips. By the way, that’s Winston as in Mr. Churchill, which means stogies are not only allowed, but there’s a cigar vending machine. Out back is a deck with umbrellas and tables, a nice place to sit and visit when it cools off at night. Beware: this small hideaway can get quite crowded as the evening progresses. 531 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-8705

EIGHT DAYS A WEEK Check into these watering holes for notable weekly gigs by local bands.

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Forget that Sunday’s over, and forget that the weekend melted into a Monday. This neighborhood dive postpones Monday’s hangover blues with King James & the Special Men, tucked into a stool-less corner and ripping through forgotten rock ’n’ roll. Jimmy Horn (King James) leads a crew of Frenchmen Street regulars digging into sets of simmering New Orleans R&B and PAGE 30

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THE COLUMNS

With its grand view of St. Charles Avenue, the veranda at the Columns offers a picturesque and breezy perch to enjoy a drink. Inside the ornately decorated Victorian-era hotel, the barroom offers more clubby ambience, with its dark wood and plush banquettes. 3811 St. Charles Ave., 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com

DAVENPORT LOUNGE AT THE RITZ-CARLTON

IRVIN MAYFIELD’S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE

Grammy-winning trumpeter Irvin Mayfield’s club brought contemporary live jazz back to Bourbon Street, and there’s no cover charge. The lineup of local favorites includes Shamarr Allen, Jason Marsalis, Bill Summers, Germaine Bazzle and George French. On Friday nights, the Burlesque Ballroom recalls another variety and era of Bourbon Street entertainment. 300 Bourbon St., 553-2299; www.sonesta.com

SWIZZLE STICK BAR AT THE LOEWS HOTEL

Cocktailian Lu Brow helped get New Orleans’ cocktail revival going, and she rotates in new concoctions every few weeks at this airy lounge situated between the lobby of the Loews Hotel

THE GREAT OUTDOORS As unforgiving as the summer heat can be in New Orleans, there are plenty of courtyards, patios and balconies in which to cool off.

BACCHANAL

This super-casual Bywater wine shop has a spacious backyard cluttered with mismatched patio furniture and chairs. It’s a popular destination for live music and food offered by the in-house chef or visiting chefs on weekends. Pay for wine, bottled beer and a selection of cheeses and salumi in the front of the shop and then head out back to find a seat. 600 Poland Ave., 948-9111; www.bacchanalwine.com

BALCONY BAR & CAFE

Many revelers don’t get past this bar’s ground-floor pool tables and large array of taps, but the second floor offers one of Uptown’s largest balcony drinking destinations. There’s plenty of seating on the wraparound balcony, and the upstairs kitchen offers casual fare to fuel a late night. 3201 Magazine St., 894-8888

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The Voodoo Garden at this music hall on Decatur Street is typically open for special events and dining only — but on Fridays, the patio opens during its happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., or as long as the band performing there keeps playing. Sip $2 domestics and $3 imports, and $3 house wines and cocktail creations in the brick patio trimmed with the venue’s folk art decor and lush palm greenery. 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com

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Trumpeter and crooner Jeremy Davenport is in residence three nights at week at his namesake lounge off the third-floor lobby of the Ritz-Carlton. Catch him after work on Thursday evenings and later on Friday and Saturday nights. 921 Canal St., third floor, 524-1331; www.ritzcarlton.com

and Cafe Adelaide. One recent addition is the Zen Garden, a mix of organic vodka, ginger liqueur and muddled cilantro in a cayenne-and-sugar-rimmed glass. There’s a $5 cocktail special offered every day. 300 Poydras St., 595-3305; www.cafeadelaide.com

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Royal Jewels ocated on one of the most recognized streets in the Vieux Carre, Wellington & Company Fine Jewelry (505 Royal St., 525-4855; www.wcjewelry.com) provides quality antique, estate and modern jewelry to shoppers from New Orleans and around the world. “We have a huge variety,” says owner Tom Whisnant. “There’s something for everyone who walks in the door.” As a graduate gemologist and third-generation store owner, Whisnant is a knowledgeable resource about fine and antique jewelry. “My family had been, and actually still is, in the antique business,” Whisnant says. “My wife and I both have a passion for jewelry, and our business has really grown.” The store carries a premium selection of antique, estate and contemporary jewelry, including antique engagement rings, estate watches from Cartier and Rolex, South Sea pearls and precious stones. It also offers a range of prices from $25 to $150,000 to accommodate its diverse clientele. “We work really hard to bring the right products with the best prices, and pass that along to our customers,” Whisnant says. “People are always amazed by our selection.” Wellington & Company is an exclusive retailer of Thistle & Bee, a sophisticated collection of sterling silver and 18-karat gold jewelry, and Blu, an enchanting collection by Betty Lou Moscot, an award-winning designer whose pieces were featured in Sex and the City 2. “We look for designers that are different, that haven’t been in the market before and that will reach a range of customers,” Whisnant says. In addition to showcasing selected designers, the company produces many of its own custom designs. “We do a lot of manufacturing ourselves, and most of our modern jewelry is our design,” he says. Orders for engagement rings dominate the shop’s custom work, and turnaround time is generally 10 days to two weeks. “People go for the modern ring that has an antique feel, and today, with technology, you can make it look identical to anything you want,” Whisnant says. “It’s really amazing.” Whisnant and his wife/business partner Brandy are enthusiastic about their work. “I think for us, it’s the customers and being part of special moments,” Whisnant says. “It’s also just a great business where you meet people from all over the world and you get to see some amazing pieces (of jewelry).”

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SHOPPING NEWS BY EMILY JENSEN VERNON (2049 Magazine St., 3095929; www.vernonclothing.com), a new clothing boutique by Chris Galliano, provides a luxury shopping experience with designer fashion lines, custom wedding gowns from the local Ottilie Brodmann label, wardrobe consultations and an espresso bar for shoppers. At 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9, LE JOUET (1700 Airline Drive, Metairie, 837-0533; www.lejouet.com) hosts children’s musician Johnette Downing for an afternoon of singing, reading, book signing and crafts. JARED THE GALLERIA OF JEWELRY (3400 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-2221; www.jared.com) will present a special jewelry event from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 7. A large collection of Le Vian chocolate diamonds will be on display, and refreshments will be served. DEGAS HOUSE (2306 Esplanade Ave., 821-5009; www.degashouse.com) offers a special summer package through Sept. 30: Book a double occupancy room for two nights for $385 and receive free perks, including a Creole breakfast, cocktails, a tour of Degas House, New Orleans Museum of Art tickets, a $50 Degas House gift card and other treats.

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Le Chat's Nine Lives LE CHAT NOIR PRESENTS A FINAL BLOWOUT WEEKEND OF CABARET BY WILL COVIELLO

Mayronne productions. The final evening presents local cabaret performers, many of whom presented their first cabaret-style shows at Le Chat. Jefferson Turner, Amy Alvarez, Lisa Picone and Anais St. John all studied at the Yale Cabaret Conference, many with the encouragement of Motley. “(Learning cabaret) was a huge adjustment for me,” Picone says. “I am known as a comedic actress. I always performed in a persona. In cabaret, you aren’t playing a character anymore, you’re you.” When Picone left for Yale, Motley told her she wanted her to come back and do a show. Picone chose to sing the music of Peggy Lee, and the show won the 2011 Big Easy Award for Best Cabaret. Dorian Rush won the 2010 Big Easy for Cabaret for her show about Janis Joplin. “I never would have done it without Barbara,” Rush says. “She approached me and told me she wanted me to do something fresh and new about Janis Joplin.” Motley always believed she could build a home for cabaret in New Orleans. “I loved New York cabaret shows,” she says. “I was wowed by the glamour and the intimacy. … I thought ‘There’s retro music, glamorous singers draped over pianos, and cocktails.’ It seemed like a no-brainer for New Orleans.” Since opening in 1999, Le Chat has featured a mix of cabaret, musical comedy and theater. This final weekend showcase revives some of the many highlights. “This is my present to myself and the city,” Motley says. “I would love to have had it go on for six weeks and have everyone back.”

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Wiz Khalifa hails from Pittsburgh, but his reefer-madness raps come from the same clouded realm as New Orleans’ own stoner Curren$y. Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow,” off his Atlantic debut Rolling Papers, is to the Steelers what “Halftime (Stand Up and Get Crunk)” is to the Saints. Tickets $41 (includes fees). 7:30 p.m. Thursday. UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave., 280-7222; www.arena.uno.edu

WAITING AROUND

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Not every New Orleans performer moonlights in the service industry, but this musical offers a picture of restaurants from the server’s point of view. Waiting Around is a renamed reprise of Harry Mayronne and Ricky Graham’s The Black & White Blues, which ran at Le Chat Noir for three years before an off Broadway run in New York. Tickets $20 Fri.-Sun., $15 Mon. 8 p.m. Fri.-Mon. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., 218-5778; www.waitingaroundthemusical.com

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BIG HISTORY

OpenHouse Music begins its booking tenure at the swanky Eiffel Society with an appropriately sexy gig: Big History, New Orleans’ clubbiest synth-pop outfit, debuting new material and performing with “surprise guests.” 8 p.m. Saturday. Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Ave., 525-2951; www.eiffelsociety.com

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e Chat Noir presents three blockbuster nights of cabaret and musical performances Thursday through Saturday, after which the venue’s future is unclear. Proprietor Barbara Motley has put the building up for sale, and any new programming likely will have to be worked out with new ownership. But the three separate programs now on the boards show how far cabaret performance has come locally and how big a part Le Chat has played in developing the local theater scene. “Before Le Chat happened, I did cabaret in other cities,” says Jeffery Roberson, aka Varla Jean Merman. “I thought I’d never be able to do my shows in New Orleans. I had done drag in gay bars, but that’s not an audience that’s listening to a show.” Roberson presented many solo shows at Le Chat, performed often in small-cast musical productions (Scrooge in Rouge, The Mystery of Irma Vep), and he also rehearsed and created new productions in Le Chat’s space. “Before that, I used to go to Hartford (Conn.) to workshop new shows,” he says. “It was great to be able to shoot film at Le Chat and work with Su (Gonczy) and (costume designer) Cecile Casey Covert.” Thursday evening’s showcase features national cabaret performers who have visited Le Chat in between bouncing back and forth from New York to Los Angeles. They include Andrea Marcovicci, Anna Bergman, Jason Graae, Shelly Markham, Alex Rybeck and Todd Murray. On Friday, a variety show reprises songs and scenes from musical theater productions, ranging from A Cocktail Party in the Ladies Lounge to Running with Scissors’ salacious parodies and Ricky Graham and Harry

With siblings lost at sea, lovesick aristocrats, cross-dressing, mistaken identity and misguided affections, Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s more rambunctious comedies, highlighted by the unfortunate servant Malvolio (Ricky Graham), who is tricked into believing the noble woman he serves has fallen in love with him. Tickets $15-$40. 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 1:30 p.m. Sun. (Previews Thu.-Fri., opening night Saturday) Through July 23. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, 865-5106; www.neworleansshakespeare.com

WIZ KHALIFA Anna Bergman is one of seven national cabaret stars performing this week at Le Chat Noir.

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SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, 6; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 10

Wednesday 6 All show times p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday 5 ALLWAYS LOUNGE — James Justin Burke & Company, 10 BACCHANAL — Mark Weliky, 7:30 BANKS STREET BAR — NOLA Treblemakers, 9; Micah Mckee’s Songwriters Showcase, 11 BISTREAUX — Aaron LopezBarrantes, 6

BLUE NILE — Dennis Formento & Ed Barrett, 10 BMC — Peter Novelli, 6; Royal Rounders, 8:30; Lagniappe Brass Band, 11

CAFE NEGRIL — John Lisi & Delta Funk, 9 CHICKIE WAH WAH — Grayson Capps, 8

COLUMNS HOTEL — John Rankin & Friends, 8

D.B.A. — New Orleans Suspects, 10 DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR — Joe Krown, 9:30 THE FAMOUS DOOR — Darren Murphy & Big Soul, 3

FUNKY PIRATE — Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 8:30

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GENNARO’S — Harvey Jesus & Fire, 8

IRVIN MAYFIELD’S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Jason Marsalis, 8 JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE CAFE — Ched Reeves, 3; Brint Anderson, 6; Truman Holland, 9 LAFITTE’S BLACKSMITH SHOP — Mike Hood, 9 THE MAISON — Gregory Agid Quartet, 6; Magnitude, 9

MAPLE LEAF BAR — Rebirth Brass Band, 10 MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — Willie Bonham, 4; John Michael Bradford, 6; Lil Red & Big Bad, 9:30

NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE — Gina Forsyth, 9; Luana Cote, 10 OLD OPERA HOUSE — Charlie Cuccia & Old No. 7 Band, 7

OLD POINT BAR — Josh Garrett & the Bottom Line, 8 PRESERVATION HALL — Preservation Hall-Stars feat. Greg Stafford, 8 RALPH’S ON THE PARK — Joe Krown, 5 SIBERIA — Eeries, Dives, SS

BUFFA’S LOUNGE — Amasa Miller & Holley Bendtsen, 8

Boombox, 10

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — John Autin Quartet, 8 & 10

12 BAR — Brass-A-Holics, 8:30 BACCHANAL — Jazz Lab feat. Jesse Morrow, 7:30 BANKS STREET BAR — Major Bacon, 10

BIG AL’S SALOON — Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone Blues Party, 7

BISTREAUX — Paul Longstreth, 7

BLUE NILE — United Postal Project, 8; Jason Songe Presents (upstairs), 10; Gravity A, 11 BMC — David Mahoney Quartet, 6; Blues4Sale, 9:30 CANDLELIGHT LOUNGE — Treme Brass Band, 9

CAROUSEL PIANO BAR & LOUNGE — Louis Prima Night feat. John Autin, Austin Clements & Tyler Clements, 8 COLUMNS HOTEL — Ricardo Crespo, 8 D.B.A. — Alex McMurray, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR — Bob Andrews, 9:30 EIFFEL SOCIETY — Vivaz!, 8

THE FAMOUS DOOR — Darren Murphy & Big Soul, 3

FUNKY PIRATE — Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 8:30 HI-HO LOUNGE — Midnight Snax, DJ Beesknees, 10

HOWLIN’ WOLF (THE DEN) — Hope Toun, Gravy Flavored Kisses, 9 IRVIN MAYFIELD’S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Sasha Masakowski, 5; Irvin Mayfield’s NOJO Jam, 8

JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE CAFE — Lisa Lynn, 3; Joe Bennett, 6; Andy J. Forest, 9

KERRY IRISH PUB — Chip Wilson, 9 KRAZY KORNER — Death by Orgasm, 8:30 LACAVA’S SPORTS BAR — Crossfire, 9

THE MAISON — Jerry Jumonville & the Jump City Band, 6; The Cat’s Pajamas Funk All Stars, 9

MAPLE LEAF BAR — New Orleans Suspects, 10 MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — Willie Bonham, 4; Andrea Gomez, 6; La Esencia del Jazz, 9:30

MOJO STATION — Ed Wills, Blues for Sale, 8 NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE — Stoop Collective, 7; Pat Flory, 9 OAK — Amanda Walker, 7

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COLUMNS HOTEL — Alex Bosworth, 8

Call Waiting “I am really interested in what seems like it could be real but isn’t,” Khaela Maricich told Seattle paper The Stranger earlier this year. “Or what seems hard to believe but actually is true.” As the girlish voice and creative force behind The Blow, Maricich has made a career out of subverting expectations: She’s an early K Records eccentric who teamed with YACHT’s Jona Bechtolt to release 2006’s most startlingly fresh electropop LP Paper Television; a visual artist whose music is a psychosexual opendiary reading — a little awkward, a lot hot — and whose live show often consists of her onstage alone, spilling alternately desirous and humorous prose, all while writhing like she’s in front of her bedroom mirror using a hairbrush as a microphone. On her pop template and first sort-of hit, “Hey Boy” (off 2004’s Poor Aim: Love Songs), over an adorable arrangement of handclaps and toy-robot bass, she wonders aloud why a gentleman never called: “A, you’re gay/ B, you’ve got a girlfriend/ C, you kind of thought I came on too strong/ or D, I just wasn’t your thing/ No ring.” Since Paper Television’s seeming breakthrough, she’s retreated, surfacing in 2010 after years of silence with a new partner (conceptual artist Melissa Dyne) and new unreleased songs, written as fodder for a pseudo-imaginary pop star (spoiler: it’s Lindsay Lohan) and unveiled in a series of site-specific concert installations in rock clubs, music halls and museums. Try not to fall too hard; you’ll only break her heart. Love Inks opens. Tickets $10. — Noah Bonaparte Pais

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OLD OPERA HOUSE — Vibe, 8:30 ONE EYED JACKS — The Blow, Love Inks, 9

PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE — Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman feat. Palm Court Jazz Band, 7

MUSEUM — Victory Belles, noon

WINDSOR COURT HOTEL (POLO CLUB LOUNGE) — Zaza, 6

Thursday 7 12 BAR — Nothing Solid, Enharmonics, 9

PRESERVATION HALL — Kid Simmons’ New Orleans Jazz Band, 8

BACCHANAL — Courtyard Kings, 7; Vincent Marini, 9:30

ROCK ’N’ BOWL — Jerry Embree, 8:30

BAYOU BAR AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL — Armand St. Martin, 7

RALPH’S ON THE PARK — Joe Krown, 5

SIBERIA — Severed Faith, Shadow of Creation, Ruiniverse, Chaos Aeon, 10

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 & 10 SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Orleans 6, 6; St. Louis Slim & the Frenchmen Street Jug Band, 10 STAGE DOOR CANTEEN AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II

BANKS STREET BAR — Dave Jordan & the Neighborhood Improvement Association, 10

BAYOU PARK BAR — Pocket Aces Brass Band, 9 THE BEACH — Chicken on the Bone, 7:30

BISTREAUX — Paul Longstreth, 7

BMC — The Ramblin’ Letters, 6; Charley & the SoulaBillySwampBoogie Band, 9:30 BOOMTOWN CASINO — Harvey Jesus, 8

DAVENPORT LOUNGE — Jeremy Davenport, 5:30 D.B.A. — Colin Lake Band, 10

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR — Los Tres Amigos, 9:30 THE EMBERS “ORIGINAL” BOURBON HOUSE — Curtis Binder, 6

THE FAMOUS DOOR — Darren Murphy & Big Soul, 3

FUNKY PIRATE — Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 8:30

HI-HO LOUNGE — Stooges Brass Band, 10 IRVIN MAYFIELD’S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Shamarr Allen, 8

JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE CAFE — Beth Patterson, 3; Colin Lake, 6; Captain Leo, 9 KERRY IRISH PUB — Truman Holland, 9 KRAZY KORNER — Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, 4; Death by Orgasm, 8:30

LAFITTE’S BLACKSMITH SHOP — Mike Hood, 9 LE BON TEMPS ROULE — BrassA-Holics, 11

THE MAISON — Those Peaches, 6; Doombalaya, 10 MAPLE LEAF BAR — The Trio, 10 MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — Willie Bonham, 4; Andre Bouvier’s Royal Bohemians, 6; Smoky Greenwell’s Blues Jam, 9:30

NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE — Broadmoor Pol, 8; Mark Fernandez, 9; Clyde Albert, 10 OAK — Brian Coogan, 8

OLD OPERA HOUSE — Bonoffs, 4; Vibe, 8:30 OLD POINT BAR — Blue Frenzy, 6:30; The Parishioners, 9

PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE — Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola feat. Crescent City Joymakers, 7

PAVILION OF THE TWO SISTERS — Thursdays at Twilight feat. New Orleans Banjoes Plus 2, 6

PRESERVATION HALL — Survivors Brass Band feat. Jeffrey Hills, 8 PRIME EXAMPLE — Jason Marsalis, 8 & 10

RALPH’S ON THE PARK — Joe Krown, 5 RAY’S — Bobby Love Band, 6

RIVERSHACK TAVERN — Jumpin’ Johnny, 7 ROCK ’N’ BOWL — Li’l Nathan & the Big Tymers, 8:30 SATURN BAR — Alex McMurray, 10

SIBERIA — NASA Space Universe, Interior Decorating, 10 SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — The Bridge Trio feat. Joe Dyson, Max Moran & Conan Pappas, 8 & 10

SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Jayna Morgan, 6; New Orleans Moonshiners, 10 THREE MUSES — Luke WinslowKing, 7:30 UNO LAKEFRONT ARENA — Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, 7:30

VAUGHAN’S — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 8:30 WINDSOR COURT HOTEL (POLO CLUB LOUNGE) — Zaza, 6

Friday 8 12 BAR — Local Skank, 10

ALLWAYS LOUNGE — DJ Q & Nola Fam, 10

AUSTIN’S RESTAURANT — Scott Kyser, 6:30 BANKS STREET BAR — Space Heaters, 10

BAYOU BAR AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL — Armand St. Martin, 7; Philip Melancon, 8 BAYOU PARK BAR — Jeremy Reneau, 10

BISTREAUX — Paul Longstreth, 7 BLUE NILE — Mykia Jovan & Jason Butler, 8; Brass-AHolics, 11

BMC — Moonshine & Caroline, 7; Soul Project, 10; Lagniappe Brass Band, 12:30 a.m.

BOOMTOWN CASINO — Topcats, 9 BUFFA’S LOUNGE — Dead Pelican Society, 8

CHECK POINT CHARLIE — Rotten Cores, 10 CHICKIE WAH WAH — Sweet Olive String Band, 5:30; Alex McMurray, 8

COLUMNS HOTEL — Alex Bachari Trio, 5 DAVENPORT LOUNGE — Jeremy Davenport, 9 D.B.A. — Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; John Mooney, 10

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR — Eric Traub Trio, 10 THE EMBERS “ORIGINAL” BOURBON HOUSE — Curtis Binder, 6 EMERIL’S DELMONICO — Bob Andrews, 7 FELIPE’S TAQUERIA — Fredy Omar con su Banda, 10

FUNKY PIRATE — Mark & the Pentones, 4; Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 8:30

GREEN ROOM — NOLA County, 10 THE HANGAR — Appetite for Destruction, 10 HI-HO LOUNGE — The Kid Carsons, 10

HOWLIN’ WOLF — Gorilla Productions Battle of the Bands Finals, 5

HOWLIN’ WOLF (THE DEN) — Puro Instinct, John Maus, Geneva Jacuzzi, 10

IRVIN MAYFIELD’S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — David Reis, 5; Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown, 8

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KRAZY KORNER — Dwayne Dopsie & Zydeco Hellraisers, 1; Death by Orgasm, 8:30 LE BON TEMPS ROULE — Joe Krown, 7; Country Fried, 11

THE MAISON — Those Peaches, 5; Kristina Morales, 7; Young Fellaz Brass Band, 10; The Blues Less Traveled, midnight MAPLE LEAF BAR — 101 Runners, 10

MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — Alex Bosworth, 4; Eudora Evans & Deep Soul, 7; Javier Olondo & Asheson, 10:30; The Mumbles, 12:30 a.m. OAK — Reed Alleman, 6; Jenn Howard, 10

OLD OPERA HOUSE — Bonoffs, 1; Vibe, 8:30 OLD POINT BAR — Blue Frenzy CD release, 9:30

ONE EYED JACKS — The Civil Wars, Rowland Baxter, Grant Watts & the Old Family, 9 PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE — Wendell Brunious & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 PELICAN CLUB — Sanford Hinderlie, 7

THE PERFECT FIT BAR & GRILL — Rechelle, Regeneration, 5:30 PRESERVATION HALL — Preservation Hall Jazz Masters feat. Leroy Jones, 8

RIVERSHACK TAVERN — Broken Heart Pharaohs, 9:30 ROCK ’N’ BOWL — The Wise Guys, 9:30

SIBERIA — Kromosom, Night Fever, Eating Disorder, The Foot, 10

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Ellis Marsalis Quartet, 8 & 10 SPOTTED CAT — Brett Richardson, 4; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 6:30; New Orleans Cotton Mouth Kings, 10

TARPON JOE’S BAR AND GRILL — Burger ’N’ Fries, 10

THREE MUSES — Romy Kaye, 7; Gypsy Swing Trio, 10 TIPITINA’S — Good Enough for Good Times, 10 TOMMY’S WINE BAR — Tommy’s Latin Jazz Band feat. Matthew Shilling, 9

VOILA — Mario Abney Quartet, 5 WINDSOR COURT HOTEL (POLO CLUB LOUNGE) — Zaza, 6; Anais St. John, 9 ZADDIE’S TAVERN — Cold

APPLE BARREL — Peter Orr, 7

ATCHAFALAYA — Atchafalaya All Stars, 11 a.m.

AUSTIN’S RESTAURANT — Scott Kyser, 6:30 BACCHANAL — Gypsy Swing Club, 7 BANKS STREET BAR — Grant Watts, 10

BAYOU BAR AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL — Armand St. Martin, 7; Philip Melancon, 8

BISTREAUX — Paul Longstreth, 7 BJ’S LOUNGE — The Lushingtons, 9

BLUE NILE — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7; Hot 8 Brass Band, 11

BMC — The Lushingtons, 3; Jayna Morgan & the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band, 6:30; The Revealers, 9:30; Ashton & the Big Easy Brawlers Brass Band, 12:30 a.m. BOOMTOWN CASINO — Hott Tickets, 9 BUFFA’S LOUNGE — Hawaii 504, 8 CARROLLTON STATION — Ponchartrain Wrecks, A Fragile Tomorrow, 9:30

CLEVER WINE BAR — Scott Sanders Quartet feat. Gregory Agid, 8 COLUMNS HOTEL — Andy Rogers & guest, 9

DAVENPORT LOUNGE — Jeremy Davenport, 9 D.B.A. — Wendell Brunious Quartet, 7; Little Freddie King, 11

DECKBAR & GRILLE — Miche & MixMavens, 8

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR — Wendell Brunious, 10 THE EMBERS “ORIGINAL” BOURBON HOUSE — Curtis Binder, 6 EMERIL’S DELMONICO — Bob Andrews, 7

FUNKY PIRATE — Mark & the Pentones, 4; Big Al Carson & the Blues Masters, 8:30

GREEN ROOM — Poltern Kinder, 10 HARRAH’S CASINO (HARRAH’S THEATRE) — Marc Broussard, 8 HI-HO LOUNGE — Black Pistol Fire, 10 HOWLIN’ WOLF — Future Leaders of the World, Oceans of the Addict, The Scoreseses, 10

HOWLIN’ WOLF (THE DEN) — Soundclash Beat Battle, 10

IRVIN MAYFIELD’S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE — Bill Summers, 8; Brass-A-Holics, midnight

KERRY IRISH PUB — Speed the Mule, 5; Invisible Cowboy Band, 9

KRAZY KORNER — Dwayne Dopsie & Zydeco Hellraisers, 1; Death by Orgasm, 8:30

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LAFITTE’S BLACKSMITH SHOP — Mike Hood, 9

THE MAISON — Magnitude, 7; Deep Fried 5, 10; Yojimbo, midnight

MAPLE LEAF BAR — Khris Royal & Dark Matter, 10 MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — Kristina Morales, 4; Kipori “Baby Wolf” Woods, 7:30; Charley & the SoulaBillySwampBoogie Band, 11

MULATE’S CAJUN RESTAURANT — Bayou DeVille, 7 NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM — Bayou Community Band, 3

NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE — John & Tanya, 8; Miranda Day, 9 OAK — Andrew Duhon, 9

OLD OPERA HOUSE — Bonoffs, 1; Vibe, 8:30

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LE BON TEMPS ROULE — Moonshine & Caroline, 10:30 LOUISIANA MUSIC FACTORY — Olga, 2; Scott Schmidt, 3

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OLD POINT BAR — Dana Abbott, 9:30

ONE EYED JACKS — Alexis Marceaux, The Sour Notes, Native America, Elaine Greer, 9

PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE — Lionel Ferbos & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 PELICAN CLUB — Sandford Hinderlie, 7 PRESERVATION HALL — Preservation Hall Swing Kings, 8

REPUBLIC NEW ORLEANS — The Glitch Mob, 10 RITZ-CARLTON — Catherine Anderson, 1

ROCK ’N’ BOWL — Cajun Fais Do-Do feat. T’Canaille, 2; Amanda Shaw, 9:30

SATURN BAR — The Valparaiso Men’s Chorus, 11 SIBERIA — Die Rotzz, Wild Emotions, Dead People, 10

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — Leah Chase, 8 & 10

SPOTTED CAT — Luke WinslowKing, 3; Panorama Jazz Band, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10

THREE MUSES — Young Spodie & the Hot Shots, 7; St. Louis Slim & the Frenchmen Street Jug Band, 10 TIPITINA’S — Young Fellaz Brass Band, Free Spirit Brass Band, 10

TOMMY’S WINE BAR — Julio & Caesar, 10

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REPUBLIC NEW ORLEANS — G-Eazy, 11:30

ALLWAYS LOUNGE — Black Jet Radio, 10

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KERRY IRISH PUB — Danny Burns, 5; Crescent City Celtic Band, 9

12 BAR — Los Po-Boy-Citos, 8

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JUJU BAG CAFE AND BARBER SALON — Michaela Harrison, Todd Duke, 7:30

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JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE CAFE — Joe Bennett, 3; Irving Bannister’s All-Stars, 6 & 9

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JOEY K’S RESTAURANT — Maryflynn’s Prohibition Jazz & Blues, 5

Turkey, 10

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JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE CAFE — Colin Lake, 3; Irving Bannister’s All-Stars, 6 & 9

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D.B.A. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Mas Mamones, 10 DRAGONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rus, Ribbz, Sour.D, Partymonster, Unicorn Fukr, 9 THE EMBERS â&#x20AC;&#x153;ORIGINALâ&#x20AC;? BOURBON HOUSE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Curtis Binder, 6

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MULATEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAJUN RESTAURANT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bayou DeVille, 7 NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunday Swing feat. Swingaroux, 2

OLD OPERA HOUSE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bonoffs, 1

OLD POINT BAR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jesse Moore, 3:30 PALM COURT JAZZ CAFE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tom Fischer & Sunday Night Swingsters, 7

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RALPHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON THE PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joe Krown, 11:30 a.m.

RITZ-CARLTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Armand St. Martin, 10:30 a.m; Catherine Anderson, 2 ROOSEVELT HOTEL (BLUE ROOM) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; James Rivers Movement, 11 a.m.

THE SAINT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Ringo Deathstarr, In Elevators, Kindest Lines, 8 SIBERIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nuclear Aminals, Firebrand, Opposable Thumbs, 10

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Thais Clark & the Decatur Street Allstars, 8 & 10 SPOTTED CAT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rights of Swing, 3; Ben Polcer & friends, 6; Pat Casey, 10

HOMEDALE INN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunday Night Live Jam Session feat. Homedale Boys, 7

THREE MUSES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; New Orleans Moonshiners, 4:30

HOUSE OF BLUES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunday Gospel Brunch, 10 a.m.

HOWLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; WOLF (THE DEN) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Hot 8 Brass Band, 9

IRVIN MAYFIELDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Germaine Bazzle & Paul Longstreth, 7 JIMMY BUFFETTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MARGARITAVILLE CAFE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Irving Bannisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All-Stars, 3; Cindy Chen, 6; Ched Reeves, 9

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MAPLE LEAF BAR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Joe Krown Trio feat. Russell Batiste & Walter â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wolfmanâ&#x20AC;? Washington, 10

FUNKY PIRATE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mark & the Pentones, 4 HI-HO LOUNGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Skin â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bones Gang, 6

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KERRY IRISH PUB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mark Hessler, 8

KRAZY KORNER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dwayne Dopsie & Zydeco Hellraisers, 1; Death by Orgasm, 8:30 LE BON TEMPS ROULE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chapter: SOUL, 9

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THE MAISON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dave Easley Trio, 5; Bx4, 7; Low Stress

ST. CHARLES TAVERN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mary Flynn Thomas & Prohibition Blues, 10 a.m.

TIPITINAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sunday Music Workshop feat. Tony Dagradi, Roland Guerin & Johnny Vidacovich, 1

WINDSOR COURT HOTEL (POLO CLUB LOUNGE) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mario Abney Quartet, 6

Monday 11 APPLE BARREL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sam Cammarata, 8

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BANKS STREET BAR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;awlins Johnnys, 9

BISTREAUX â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Aaron LopezBarrantes, 6

BJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LOUNGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; King James & the Special Men, 10 BLUE NILE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Big Pearl & the Fugitives of Funk, 9

BMC â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Fun in the Pocket feat.

Mayumi Shara, 5; Smoky Greenwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Monday Blues Jam, 9:30

COLUMNS HOTEL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; David Doucet, 8

D.B.A. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Paul Sanchez, 6; Glen David Andrews, 9 DONNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BAR & GRILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Les Getrex & the Blues All-Star Band, 9

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Craig Paddock, 9:30 THE FAMOUS DOOR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Darren Murphy & Big Soul, 3

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON (M!X ULTRALOUNGE) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tim Sullivan Jazz Trio, 7

FUNKY PIRATE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Willie Lockett & All Purpose Blues Band, 8:30 GREEN ROOM â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sean Imel, 10 HI-HO LOUNGE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Blue Grass Pickinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Party, 8

HOUSE OF BLUES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Steve Earle & the Dukes feat. Alison Moore, 8 IRVIN MAYFIELDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bob French & the Original Tuxedo Band, 8 JIMMY BUFFETTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MARGARITAVILLE CAFE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Truman Holland, 3; Brint Anderson, 6; Ched Reeves, 9

KERRY IRISH PUB â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Greg Schatz & Friends, 8

THE MAISON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jayna Morgan & the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band, 7; Rue Fiya, 10 MAPLE LEAF BAR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Papa Grows Funk, 10 MAT & NADDIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESTAURANT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Courtyard Kings, 7

NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Uke Joint, 7; Miles Kirkpatrick, 10 OLD POINT BAR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brent Walsh Jazz Trio feat. Romy Kaye, 7

PRESERVATION HALL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; St. Peter Street Playboys feat. Maynard Chatters, 8 RIVERSHACK TAVERN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dave Jordan, 7

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Charmaine Neville, 8 & 10

SPOTTED CAT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brett Richardson, 4; Dominic Grillo & the Frenchmen Street AllStars, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10

ST. ROCH TAVERN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Washboard Lissa Orchestra, 7

classical/ concerts DUTCH ALLEY â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Near French

Market, on North Peters Street â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sun: Summer Twilight Romance Series presents Harmoniemusik, 7

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NOW SHOWING BAD TEACHER (R) — Cameron Diaz plays a foul-mouthed, golddigging seventh-grade teacher.

AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

BEYOND ALL BOUNDARIES (NR) — The museum screens a 4-D

film, bringing audiences into battle using archival footage and special effects. National World War II Museum Solomon Victory Theater

BRIDESMAIDS (R) — A comical-

ly struggling woman (Kristen Wiig) tries to get her life in order while also serving as her best friend’s maid of honor. AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Hollywood 14

CARS 2 (PG-13) — The Pixar

sequel finds its characters competing in an international race. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

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DEEP SEA (NR) — Audiences experience the depths of the ocean. Entergy IMAX

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THE HANGOVER PART II (R) —

After the infamous bachelor party in Las Vegas, Stu (Ed Helms) tries to play it safe for his wedding in Thailand — but things once again go awry. AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 14

HURRICANE ON THE BAYOU (NR) — The film tells the story

of Hurricane Katrina and the impact that Louisiana’s disappearing wetlands has on hurricane protection. Entergy IMAX

KUNG FU PANDA 2 (PG) — The

animated sequel stars Jack Black as the voice of the titular warrior. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

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GREEN LANTERN (PG-13) — In the DC Comics adaptation that was filmed in New Orleans, a hot-shot test pilot must maintain peace in the universe using a mystical green ring. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14, Prytania

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French Connection

The French Film Festival screens an array of films, from a biopic about Yves Saint Laurent (L’Amour Fou) to a murder thriller (Crime D’Amour) to the Jean-Luc Godard film Socialisme. There also are a couple of classic films. An American in Paris (1951) starring Gene Kelly is the only film in English, all others are in French and subtitled in English. L’Amour Fou is about the life of St. Laurent, featuring extensive interviews with his longtime partner Pierre Berge (pictured together). It begins with St. Laurent’s death in 2008 and focuses on the auction of their vast art collection. Berge is somber but also very frank about St. Laurent and his outlook and troubles. Just into his 20s, St. Laurent became the successor to Christian Dior’s fashion empire before he decided to form his own company with Berge a few years later. The documentary includes an interview in which St. Laurent expresses regrets about not having lived a more carefree younger life. In the mid-1970s, he plunged into drugs and alcohol and indulged in a lifestyle of excess that he didn’t escape until 1990. But throughout his life, he suffered a sense of alienation and depression. The intensity surrounding the releases of new collections were the few moments of joy that offered him reprieve. The account of the prolific and highly influential designer and fashion mogul is intriguing, but like his life, the spectacles of his new designs and shows and the excesses of his partying account for the most vibrant and compelling parts. Other films include Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life about singer/songwriter Serge Gainsbourg. Rapt is a dramatization of the 1978 kidnapping of a millionaire playboy and his humiliation at the hands of his captors. In The Names of Love, a young hippie woman sets out to seduce elder conservatives into a new worldview but inadvertently falls in love. Mozart’s Sister is about Wolfgang Mozarts’ older sister who also was a musical prodigy but constrained by the gender roles of her times. Tickets $9 general admission, $7 New Orleans Film Society members. — Will Coviello

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FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 891-2787; www.neworleansfilmsociety.org

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(Tom Hanks) decides to go back to college. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Canal Place, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

crash in J.J. Abrams’ sci-fi drama. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Canal Place, Chalmette Movies, Grand

ate in Paris in the 1951 classic. Tickets $5.50. Noon SaturdaySunday and July 13, Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 8912787; www.theprytania.com

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (PG-13) — In the Woody Allen film,

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON (PG-13) — A mysterious

BRIT WIT — The Big Top

a screenwriter and aspiring novelist (Owen Wilson) finds himself travelling back in time to the Jazz Age while touring Paris at night. AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Canal Place, Grand

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MONTE CARLO (PG) — Selena

Gomez stars in the summertime tween comedy about a case of mistaken identity during a trip to Monte Carlo. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS (PG) — Jim Carrey plays Mr.

LAKE R E B M I T N I T S U J CHER” TOM WOLFE A E T D A B “ Z A I D ON MUNSICBY MANISH RAVAL UPNITSKY R E M A C N O I T C U D O A MOSAIC PR D JASON SEGEL SUPERVISIO LEE EISENBERG IRGECETENDE ST ASDAN S T N E ES R P S E K D R N COLUMBIA PUINCTCUH JOHN MICHEXAECEULTIVHEIGGIONRSGIAA KACANDES JAKE KASDDAANVID HOUSEHOLTER BY JAKE LSICUCY P ANDREWS PRODUCERS GE PRODUCEDBY JIMMY MILLER MU M I C H A E L ERG B N E S I E BY E E L & Y K S WRITTENY GENE STUPNIT B check local listings for theaters and showtimes

Popper, a business man whose world is turned upside down when six penguins turn his swanky New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES (PG-13) — In the latest installment

of the franchise, Captain Jack Sparrow’s (Johnny Depp) past comes back to haunt him when he encounters Angelica (Penélope Cruz), a pirate he once loved. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Entergy IMAX, Grand, Hollywood 14

SUPER 8 (PG-13) — A group

of friends in 1979 start to witness strange occurrences after a catastrophic train

event from the past threatens to bring war to Earth in the third installment of Michael Bay’s giant robot franchise. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Chalmette Movies, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14 THE TREE OF LIFE (PG-13) —

Terrence Malick’s film, Palme d’Or winner at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, follows a man through his innocent childhood to his disillusioned adult years. Canal Place UNDER THE SEA 3-D (G) — Jim Carrey narrates the documentary exploring the Great Barrier Reef. Entergy IMAX X-MEN: FIRST CLASS (PG-13) —

The prequel tells the origin story of the Marvel Comics supergroup. AMC Palace 10, AMC Palace 12, AMC Palace 16, AMC Palace 20, Grand, Hollywood 9, Hollywood 14

OPENING FRIDAY HORRIBLE BOSSES (PG-13) — A

group of friends devise a convoluted plan to get rid of their intolerable bosses.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (NR) — Gene Kelly stars as an

exuberant American expatri-

screens British comedies every week. 7 p.m. Tuesday, 3 Ring Circus’ The Big Top Gallery, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com

CONAN O’BRIEN CAN’T STOP (NR)— Rodman Flender‘s film

documents the comedian and TV host’s 32-city music and comedy show following his much publicized departure from NBC’s Tonight Show. Tickets $7 general admission, $6 students and seniors, $5 members. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sunday and nightly through July 14, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Zeitgeist MultiDisciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 8275858; www.zeitgeistinc.net

DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (NR) —

The cafe screens the 1964 black comedy satirizing the nuclear scare. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. Monday, La Divina Gelateria, 621 St. Peter St., 3022692; www.ladivinagelateria. com

PURPLE RAIN (R) — DJ Soul Sister presents the screening of Prince’s 1984 musical. Tickets $8. Midnight FridaySaturday, Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 891-2787; www.theprytania.com TRIGUN (NR)— The film is a

big-screen adaptation of the acclaimed manga series by Yasuhiro Nightow. Tickets $7 general admission, $6 students and seniors, $5

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CONAN O'BRIEN CAN'T STOP 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday-Thursday (5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. July 9) Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net

members. 9:30 p.m. Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 827-5858; www.zeitgeistinc.net THE WIZARD OF OZ (NR) —

Judy Garland plays Dorothy, a girl swept away in a tornado to a magical land, in the 1939 classic. Tickets $5.50. Noon Tuesday-Thursday, Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 8912787; www.theprytania.com

FILM FESTIVALS NEW ORLEANS FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL — The New

Orleans Film Society and The Consulate General of

France in New Orleans’ festival includes screenings of Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life, L’Amour Fou, Love Crime and six other films. Visit www. neworleansfilmsociety.org for the full schedule and other details. Friday-Monday, then daily through July 14, Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 8912787; www.theprytania.com AMC Palace 10 (Hammond), (888) 262-4386; AMC Palace 12 (Clearview), (888) 262-4386; AMC Palace 16 (Westbank), (888) 262-4386; AMC Palace 20 (Elmwood), (888) 2624386; Canal Place, 363-1117; Chalmette Movies, 304-9992; Entergy IMAX, 581-IMAX; Grand (Slidell), (985) 641-

1889; Hollywood 9 (Kenner), 464-0990; Hollywood 14 (Covington), (985) 893-3044; Kenner MegaDome, 468-7231; Prytania, 891-2787; Solomon Victory Theater, National World War II Museum, 527-6012 Compiled by Lauren LaBorde

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Would you take a $32 million severance payment from your current employer and agree not to work for a competitor for at least the next seven months? Conan O’Brien did (estimates of the undisclosed package run higher), but he wasn’t happy about it. The amount of the fee isn’t mentioned in Rodman Flender’s documentary Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop, and maybe that’s a telling omission. The film is very funny, or at least viewers likely will find it as funny as they found O’Brien’s late-night show and brand of humor (which they can now watch on TBS). But behind the behind-the-scenes documentary, there is an amusing look at celebrity. O’Brien has to face something he finds insufferable: being denied a place on TV. So victimized that he’d compare himself to Anne Frank? Well, yes, even if he knows that’s an outrageous joke. NBC canceled O’Brien’s show in 2010 after some failed program changes that involved Jay Leno, who stayed on the air. O’Brien wasn’t happy about the whole deal, so he did what anyone in his entertainment world shoes would do — he assembled a large team of writers, producers and musicians, including sexy backup singers, and scheduled a 32-city tour. The film follows the tour and features stand-up bits, characters lifted from the show (the masturbating bear remade as the self-pleasuring panda), a host of celebrity guests (Jim Carrey, Stephen Colbert, Pearl Jam) and something people may not know about O’Brien, his musical side. He’s a talented guitarist, and the film is loaded with songs, from O’Brien singing “Poke Salad Annie” to “Seven Nation Army” and he jams with Jack White on other tunes. O’Brien is very comfortable in front of a camera, which makes many of the backstage antics both candid and funny, but he also always seems to be performing. Much of his running commentary seems tailored for the film audience. It starts with an endless stream of jokes about being jilted by NBC, but by the end of the film, he’s offering an ongoing testimonial about how much he loves his fans and how hard he works to please them. Perhaps he protests too much. In the bubble of celebrity, however, this all seems to be part of the lifestyle. But he’s likable and funny enough for you to finally plunk down a few dollars and pay to watch him perform. Tickets $7 general admission, $6 seniors/students, $5 Zeitgeist members. — Will Coviello

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OPENING ANTENNA GALLERY. 3161 Burgundy

St., 957-4255; www.press-street. com — “What Can We Do?” prints, drawings and installations by six artists, through July. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 9. THE FRONT. 4100 St. Claude Ave.; www.nolafront.org — Painting and

sculpture by Clark Derbes; video and collage by Kelly Boehmer and Chuck Carbia; photography, performance and installations by Brandon Ballengee, Andrew Pasco, Andy Sternad and John Kleinschmidt; all through Aug. 7. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. PIECE’A WORK. 3436 Magazine St.; www.pieceawork.com — The Mag-

nolia School benefit art exhibition, through July. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammanyart.org — Summer Show, an annual exhibition and competition, through Aug. 13. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. TROUSER HOUSE. 4105 St. Claude Ave. — “Eat Me, Drink Me,” an in-

teractive exhibit featuring culinary artists and mixologists, through July. Interactive elements 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.

A GALLERY FOR FINE PHOTOGRAPHY. 241 Chartres St., 568-1313; www. agallery.com — Exhibition of gal-

lery artists featuring Louviere + Vanessa, Sebastiao Salgado, Joshua Mann Pailet and Herman Leonard, through September.

ACADEMY GALLERY. 5256 Magazine St., 899-8111 — Annual student

exhibition, through July 23.

AG WAGNER STUDIO & GALLERY. 813 Royal St., 561-7440 — Works by

gallery artists; 504 Toys, locally handcrafted toys; both ongoing.

ALL IN THE FRAME GALLERY. 2596 Front St., Slidell, (985) 290-1395 — “Serene Waters, Clear Horizons,” paintings by Annie Strack, ongoing.

puy, Susan Landry, Ro Mayer, Myra Williamson Wirtz, Alicia Windham and Maria Etkind, through July 30.

Again,” exhibition of work by gallery artists from the past year, through Aug. 4.

ART GALLERY 818. 818 Royal St., 524-6918 — Paintings, sculpture

DU MOIS GALLERY. 4921 Freret St., 818-6032 — “Cold Drink” printmak-

and jewelry by local artists Noel Rockmore, Michael Fedor, Xavier de Callatay, Charles Bazzell, Bambi deVille and Ritchie Fitzgerald, ongoing.

ARTICHOKE GALLERY. 912 Decatur St., 636-2004 — Artists work on

site in all media; watercolors and limited-edition prints by Peter Briant, ongoing. BARRISTER’S GALLERY. 2331 St. Claude Ave., 525-2767; www.barristersgallery. com — “The New Orleans Big Deal

Show,” paintings, mixed media and music by Silke Thoss and Bob Tooke, through Saturday.

BERGERON STUDIO & GALLERY. 406 Magazine St., 522-7503; www. bergeronstudio.com — Photographs by Michael P. Smith, Jack Beech, Harriet Blum, Kevin Roberts and others, ongoing. BERTA’S AND MINA’S ANTIQUITIES GALLERY. 4138 Magazine St., 895-6201 — “Louisiana! United We Stand

to Save Our Wetlands,” works by Nilo and Mina Lanzas; works by Clementine Hunter, Noel Rockmore and others; all ongoing.

BRYANT GALLERIES. 316 Royal St., 525-5584; www.bryantgalleries. com — Paintings by Dean Mitchell,

ongoing.

CALICHE & PAO GALLERY. 312 Royal St., 588-2846 — Oil paintings by

Caliche and Pao, ongoing.

CALLAN FINE ART. 240 Chartres St., 524-0025; www.callanfineart. com — Works by Eugene de Blass,

Louis Valtat and other artists of the Barbizon, Impressionist and PostImpressionist schools, ongoing.

CARDINAL GALLERY. 541 Bourbon St., 522-3227 — Exhibition of Italian art-

ists featuring works by Bruno Paoli and Andrea Stella, ongoing.

CARIBBEAN ARTS LTD. 720 Franklin Ave., 943-3858 — The gallery show-

cases contemporary Haitian and Jamaican art.

CASELL GALLERY. 818 Royal St., 5240671; www.casellartgallery.com —

Pastels by Joaquim Casell; etchings by Sage; oils by Charles Ward; all ongoing.

COLE PRATT GALLERY. 3800 Magazine St., 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com — Monotypes by Marie

Bukowski and plein air paintings by Phil Sandusky, through July 30.

DUTCH ALLEY ARTIST’S CO-OP GALLERY. 912 N. Peters St., 412-9220; www.dutchalleyonline.com —

ISABELLA’S GALLERY. 3331 Severn Ave., Suite 105, Metairie, 779-3202; www. isabellasgallery.com — Hand-blown glass works by Marc Rosenbaum; raku by Kate Tonguis and John Davis; all ongoing.

ELLIOTT GALLERY. 540 Royal St., 523-3554; www.elliottgallery.com —

JAMIE HAYES GALLERY. 621 Chartres St., 592-4080; www.jamiehayes.com — New Orleans-style art by Jamie Hayes, ongoing.

ing invitational, through Aug. 6.

Works by New Orleans artists, ongoing.

Works by gallery artists Coignard, Engel, Papart, Petra, Tobiasse, Schneuer and Yrondi, ongoing.

FAIR FOLKS & A GOAT. 2116 Chartres St., 872-9260; www.fairfolksandagoat.com — “An American Memory,” a group exhibition curated by Michael Martin, through July 15. “Good Wood,” furniture and sculpture by Michael Robinson, through Aug. 1. “Foot-a-Night,” installation by Hannah Chalew, ongoing. FIELDING GALLERY. 525 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 377-2212 — Metal

sculpture by Keith Villere, through July 13. FRAMIN’ PLACE & GALLERY. 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-3311; www.nolaframing.com — Prints by

Tommy Thompson, Phillip Sage, James Michalopoulos and others, ongoing.

FREDRICK GUESS STUDIO. 910 Royal St., 581-4596; www.fredrickguessstudio.com — Paintings by Fredrick

Guess, ongoing.

GALERIE D’ART FRANCAIS. 541 Royal St., 581-6925 — Works by Todd

White, ongoing.

GALERIE PORCHE WEST. 3201 Burgundy St., 947-3880 — Photog-

raphy by Christopher Porche West, ongoing.

GALLERIA BELLA. 319 Royal St., 5815881 — Works by gallery artists, ongoing. GALLERY BIENVENU. 518 Julia St., 525-0518; www.gallerybienvenu.com — “My Pinocchio Syndrome for

Abigail ... Ten Years Later. This Ain’t Disney Jeff,” mixed media by Blake Boyd, through July 23.

GEORGE SCHMIDT GALLERY. 626 Julia St., 592-0206; www. georgeschmidt.com — Paintings by George Schmidt, ongoing. GRAPHITE GALLERIES. 936 Royal St., 565-3739 — “Sinners and Saints,”

works by Joe Hobbs; works by Christy Lee Rogers; both ongoing.

COLLECTIVE WORLD ART COMMUNITY. Poydras Center, 650 Poydras St., 339-5237; www.collectiveworldartcommunity.com — Paintings from

through Aug. 8.

the Blue Series by Joseph Pearson, ongoing.

GUTHRIE CONTEMPORARY. 3815 Magazine St., 897-2688; www.guthriecontemporary.com — “Impact,” works by Bernd Haussmann, ongoing. “Schemata,” works by Susan Dory; both ongoing.

ANTON HAARDT FOLK GALLERY. 4532 Magazine St., 309-4249; www. antonart.com — Works by Anton

COUP D’OEIL ART CONSORTIUM. 2033 Magazine St., 722-0876; www. coupdoeilartconsortium.com —

GUY LYMAN FINE ART. 3645 Magazine St., 899-4687; www.guylymanfineart.com — Mixed media with mechanical light sculptures by Jimmy Block, ongoing.

ANGELA KING GALLERY. 241 Royal St., 524-8211; www.angelakinggallery.com — Works by Peter Mars,

Haardt, Christopher Moses and others, ongoing.

ARIODANTE GALLERY. 535 Julia St., 524-3233 — Group exhibition fea-

turing Cheri Ben-Iesau, Isabelle Du-

“Prospect.1.75, Blake Boyd: The Batman Years,” mixed-media works by Blake Boyd, through July 23.

D.O.C.S. 709 Camp St., 524-3936 — “So Much Art, So Little Time,

HERIARD-CIMINO GALLERY. 440 Julia St., 525-7300; www.heriardcimino. com — Group exhibition featuring works by nine gallery artists, through Saturday.

HAROUNI GALLERY. 829 Royal St., 299-8900 — Paintings by David

Harouni, ongoing.

JON SCHOOLER GALLERY. 8526 Oak St., 865-7032; www.jonschooler.com — “Subliminal WOWs,” paintings by Jon Schooler, ongoing. JULIE NEILL DESIGNS. 3908 Magazine St., 899-4201; www.julieneill.com —

Wilkerson Row Handcrafted furniture By Shaun Wilkerson

3137 Magazine St. 504-899-3311 www.shaunwilkerson.com

“Facade,” photographs by Lesley Wells, ongoing.

KAKO GALLERY. 536 Royal St., 565-5445; www.kakogallery.com —

Paintings by Don Picou and Stan Fontaine; “Raku” by Joy Gauss; 3-D wood sculpture by Joe Derr; all ongoing.

KURT E. SCHON. 510-520 St. Louis St., 524-5462 — The gallery specializes

in 18th and 19th century European oil paintings by artists from the French Salon and Royal Academy as well as French Impressionists. L9 CENTER FOR THE ARTS. 539 Caffin Ave., 948-0056 — “Faces of Treme,”

works by Chandra McCormick and Keith Calhoun, ongoing.

LE PETIT SALON DE NEW ORLEANS. 906 Royal St., 524-5700 — Paintings

fresh. Feminine. fun.

by Holly Sarre, ongoing.

LEMIEUX GALLERIES. 332 Julia St., 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries. com — “Breaking Muse!” ceramic

assemblages by Shannon Landis Hansen; textile constructions by Christine Sauer, through July 30.

LIVE ART STUDIO. 4207 Dumaine St., 484-7245 — “New Orleans is Alive,”

acrylics by Marlena Stevenson, through July.

LOUISIANA CRAFTS GUILD. 608 Julia St., 558-6198; www.louisianacrafts. org — Group show featuring works from guild members, ongoing. MALLORY PAGE STUDIO. 614 Julia St.; www.mallorypage.com — Paintings by Mallory Page, ongoing. MARTINE CHAISSON GALLERY. 727 Camp St., 304-7942; www.martinechaissongallery.com — “Embers of a Floating World,” works by Caroline Wright, through Saturday. MICHALOPOULOS GALLERY. 617 Bienville St., 558-0505; www.michalopoulos.com — Paintings by James Michalopoulos, ongoing. MICHELLE Y WILLIAMS GALLERY. 835 Julia St., 585-1945; www.michelleywilliams.com — Works by Michelle

Y. Williams, ongoing.

NEW ORLEANS ARTWORKS. 727 Magazine St., 529-7279 — Illuminated glass sculpture by Curt Brock; enameled copper jewelry by Cathy PAGE 55

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DeYoung; hand-pulled prints by Dominique Begnaud; both through July 30. OCTAVIA ART GALLERY. 4532 Magazine St., 309-4249; www. octaviaartgallery.com — Summer Group Show, featuring works by gallery artists, through July 30. ONE SUN GALLERY. 616 Royal St., (800) 501-1151 — Works by local and national artists, ongoing. PARSE GALLERY. 134 Carondelet St. — “Worn, Torn, Wet &

Wild,” works by Jessica Langley and Christi Birchfield, through July 25.

PEARL ART GALLERY. 4421 Magazine St., 228-5840 — Works

by Cindy and Drue Hardegree, Erica Dewey, John Womack, Sontina, Lorraine Jones and S. Lee, ongoing.

PHOTO WORKS NEW ORLEANS. 521 St. Ann St., 593-9090; www.photoworksneworleans. com — Photography by Louis

Sahuc, ongoing.

REINA GALLERY. 4132 Magazine St., 895-0022; www.reinaart. com — “Vintage New Orleans

Artists,” watercolors, etchings and folk art; “Patron Saints,” works by Shelley Barberot; both ongoing.

RHINO CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS COMPANY. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts. com — Priscilla Busch, Natalie

Nichols, Andrew Jackson Pollack, Barbara Roberds and others, ongoing.

Ricardo Lozano, Michael Flohr, Henry Ascencio, Jaline Pol and others, ongoing. RODRIGUE STUDIO. 721 Royal St., 581-4244; www.georgerodrigue.com — Works by George Rodrigue, ongoing. ROSETREE GLASS STUDIO & GALLERY. 446 Vallette St., Algiers Point, 366-3602; www.rosetreeglass.com — Hand-blown glass

works, ongoing.

RUSTY PELICAN ART. 4031 St. Claude Ave., 218-5727; www. rustypelicanart.com — Works by

Travis and Lexi Linde, ongoing.

SALONE DELL’ARTES ARTEMISIA. 3000 Royal St., 481-5113 — “I

Genti H2O,” works by Shmuela Padnos, ongoing.

SHEILA’S FINE ART STUDIO. 1427 N. Johnson St., 473-3363; www. sheilaart.com — Works by

Sheila Phipps, ongoing.

STELLA JONES GALLERY. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, 568-9050 — “Street

Children,” a group exhibition of works by Zambian youth,

STEVE MARTIN STUDIO. 624 Julia St., 566-1390; www.stevemartinfineart.com — Contemporary

sculpture and paintings by Steve Martin and other Louisiana artists, ongoing.

STUDIO BFG. 2627 Desoto St., 942-0200; www.studiobfg.com — “Peel Sessions: First Install-

ment,” works by Tina Stanley, ongoing.

STUDIO GALLERY. 338 Baronne St., Third Floor, 529-3306 — Works by YA/YA artists,

ongoing.

THOMAS MANN GALLERY I/O. 1812 Magazine St., 581-2113; www. thomasmann.com — “Where’s the Money?” group exhibit interpreting the economy, ongoing. TRIPOLO GALLERY. 401 N. Columbia St., (985) 893-1441 — Works

by Bill Binnings, Robert Cook, Donna Duffy, Scott Ewen, Juli Juneau, Kevin LeBlanc, Ingrid Moses, Gale Ruggiero, Robert Seago and Scott Upton, ongoing. UNO-ST. CLAUDE GALLERY. 2429 St. Claude Ave. — “Mara/

Thalassa/Kai: The Sea,” works by Anastasia Pelias, Rian Kerrane and Melissa Borman, through July. VENUSIAN GARDENS ART GALLERY. 2601 Chartres St., 943-7446; www.venusiangardens.com —

“Luminous Sculpture,” works by Eric Ehlenberger, ongoing.

VIEUX CARRE GALLERY. 507 St. Ann St., 522-2900; www. vieuxcarregallery.com — Works

by Sarah Stiehl and Brock Swanson, through July 15. WMSJR. 1061 Camp St., 299-9455; www.wmsjr.com — Paintings by Will Smith, ongoing. A WORK OF ART GALLERY. 8212 Oak St., 862-5244 — Glass works

SPARE SPACES ALVAR LIBRARY. 913 Alvar St., 596-2667 — “Youth,” sculpture

by Betty Petri; “The Solitary Chair,” sculpture by Michael Moreau; both ongoing.

BACCHANAL. 600 Poland Ave., 948-9111; www.bacchanalwine. com — “Coming Home: 2005-

2009,” photographs by Lee Celano, ongoing.

BUD’S BROILER. 500 City Park Ave., 486-2559 — Works by

Andrew Bascle, Evelyn Menge and others, ongoing.

CAFE ROSE NICAUD. 632 Frenchmen St., 949-3300 — Paintings

by Clarke Peters, through June. CAMPBELL’S COFFEE & TEA. 516 S. Tyler St., Covington, (985) 2466992; www.campbellscoffee. com — Multimedia works by

Margaux Hymel, ongoing.

DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR. 5535 Tchoupitoulas St., 891-8500; www.dosjefescigarbar.com — Works by Mario Ortiz, ongoing. DRISCOLL ANTIQUES. 8500 Oak St., 866-7795; www.driscollantiques.com — Works by Sandra

Horstman Roberts, ongoing.

HAZELNUT NEW ORLEANS. 5515 Magazine St., 891-2424; www.hazelnutneworleans.com — Photography by Roy Barloga,

ongoing.

HI-HO LOUNGE. 2239 St. Claude Ave., 945-4446; www.hiholounge.net — Works by Robin

Durand, Brad Edelman, Tara Eden, Eden Gass and others, ongoing.

INTERIORS AND IMPORTS. 813 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 624-7903 — Paintings by Annie

Strack, ongoing.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. 221 Camp St., 553-9550; www.ihhotel. com — Paintings by YA/YA se-

nior guild and alumni, ongoing.

by Juli Juneau; photographs from the New Orleans Photo Alliance; both ongoing.

JAX BREWERY. 600 Decatur St., 299-7163 — Works by YA/YA

CALL FOR ARTISTS

JW MARRIOTT NEW ORLEANS. 614 Canal St., Suite 4, 525-6500; www.marriott.com — Works by

MONUMENTAL. Antenna Gallery, 3161 Burgundy St., 957-4255; www.antennagallery.org —

Antenna seeks proposals for imaginative reinterpretations of 19th- and early 20th-century New Orleans monuments for a show in February 2012. Submissions deadline is Nov. 15, and there is a $15 entry fee. Email courtney@courtneyegan.net for details. NOLA NOW! The Contemporary

Arts Center seeks submissions for an exhibit featuring works produced in the last two years by artists currently living and working in the greater New Orleans area. The exhibition opens Oct. 1. Call 528-3805 or visit www.cacno.org for details. Submissions deadline is Friday.

youth artists, ongoing.

Charlene Insley, ongoing.

LIBERTY’S KITCHEN. 422 1/2 S. Broad St., 822-4011 — Paintings

on canvas by YA/YA artists, ongoing.

LIZANO’S GLASS HAUS. 3400 Cleary Ave., Suite B, Metairie, 4541144 — Fused-glass works by Paulette Lizano, ongoing. MARIGNY PHO. 2483 Burgundy St., 267-5869 — Selections from

“B Movie Double Feature,” photographs and ceramic collectors’ plates by Heather Weathers, through July.

MCKEOWN’S BOOKS AND DIFFICULT MUSIC. 4737 Tchoupitoulas St., 895-1954 — “The Book

of Kells, Revisited,” encaustic paintings by Patricia Kaschalk, ongoing.

METAIRIE PARK COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL. 300 Park Road, Metairie, 837-5204; www.mpcds.com — “The Unconventional Por-

GERMAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER. 519 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 363-4202; www.gaccnola.com — Museum exhibits

MOJO COFFEE HOUSE. 1500 Magazine St., 525-2244; www. myspace.com/mojoco — Photographs by Marc Pagani, ongoing.

GREAT AMERICAN ALLIGATOR MUSEUM. 2051 Magazine St., 5235525 — The museum features

trait,” works by Mark Bercier, David Halliday, Gina Phillips and Alexander Stolin, ongoing.

NEOPHOBIA. 2855 Magazine St., 899-2444; www.neophobianola.com — Works by Tanner, ongoing. NEUTRAL GROUND COFFEEHOUSE. 5110 Danneel St., 891-3381; www.neutralground. org — Work by local artists,

ongoing.

NEW ORLEANS CAKE CAFE & BAKERY. 2440 Chartres St., 9430010 — Oil landscapes of the

Ustabes by Will Smith, ongoing.

PEACHES RECORDS. 408 N. Peters St., 282-3322 — “Gospel and

Blues,” photographs by Rita Posselt, ongoing.

ROYAL BLEND CAFE. 621 Royal St., 523-2716 — Black-and-white photographs by Jocelyn Marquis, through September. SOUND CAFE. 2700 Chartres St., 947-4477 — Mixed-media paint-

ings by YA/YA alumnus Gerard Caliste, ongoing.

SURREY’S CAFE & JUICE BAR. 1418 Magazine St., 524-3828; www. surreyscafeandjuicebar.com —

Watercolor, pen and ink series of New Orleans landmarks by Will Smith, ongoing.

THREE MUSES. 536 Frenchmen St., 298-8746; www.thethreemuses.com — Portraits by Zack

Smith, ongoing.

MUSEUMS AMERICAN-ITALIAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH LIBRARY. 537 S. Peters St., 522-7294 — Permanent

exhibits of jazz artists, a St. Joseph’s altar replica, the Louisiana Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame and a research library with genealogy records.

ASHE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — “Ashe in Retrospect: 19982008,” photographs by Morris Jones Jr., Eric Waters, Jeffrey Cook and others, ongoing. BACKSTREET CULTURAL MUSEUM. 1116 St. Claude Ave.; www.backstreetmuseum.org —

Permanent exhibits of Mardi Gras Indian suits, jazz funeral memorabilia and social aid and pleasure club artifacts, ongoing.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., 528-3800; www. cacno.org — “As We See It: Youth Vision Quilt,” studentcreated quilt with more than 400 patches, ongoing.

depict the colonial experience, work, culture and religion of German immigrants.

fossils, taxidermy, folk art, kitsch, Americana and more.

HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION. 533 Royal St., 523-4662; www.hnoc.org — “The Threads

of Memory: Spain and the United States,” a traveling exhibition of rare materials from the Archive of the Indies in Seville, Spain, through Sunday. “The Golden Legend in the New World: Art of the Spanish Colonial Viceroyalties,” paintings from the New Orleans Museum of Art collection, through Aug. 14.

LONGUE VUE HOUSE AND GARDENS. 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488; www.longuevue.com — “Magic Spell of Memory: The

Photography of Clarence John Laughlin,” through fall 2011.

LOUISIANA FILM MUSEUM. Montrel’s Bistro, 1000 N. Peters St., 524-4747; www.louisianafilmmuseum.org — The museum

features props, costumes, video clips, still photographs, posters and other exhibits from major films produced in Louisiana.

LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM PRESBYTERE. 751 Chartres St., 568-6968; www.lsm.crt.state. la.us — “Before During After,”

photographs illustrating the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, through August. “Holding Out and Hanging On: Surviving Hurricane Katrina,” photographs by Thomas Neff, through Sept. 12. “Living With Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” an exhibition of stories, artifacts and science displays, through Sept. 25. “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, ongoing.

LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT MUSEUM. Louisiana Supreme Court, 400 Royal St., 310-2149; www.lasc.org — The Supreme

Court of Louisiana Historical Society sponsors the museum’s exhibitions of the people and institutions that have contributed to the development of Louisiana law for 300 years. MAIN LIBRARY. 219 Loyola Ave., 529-7323; www.nutrias. org — “Hidden from History: Unknown New Orleanians,” photographs of the city’s working poor, ongoing. MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COCKTAIL. 1 Poydras St., Suite 169, 569-0405; www. museumoftheamericancocktail. org — “Absinthe Visions,”

photographs by Damian Hevia, ongoing. NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle,

658-4100; www.noma.org — “Ancestors of Congo Square: African Art in the New Orleans Museum of Art,” through July 17. “Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection,” more than 200 pins from Albright’s personal collection, through Aug. 14. “Thalassa,” a 20-foottall suspended sculpture by Swoon, through Sept. 25. “Peter Carl Faberge and Other Russian Masters,” permanent collection of Faberge objects; “Six Shooters,” photographs from the New Orleans Photo Alliance; both ongoing. NEW ORLEANS PHARMACY MUSEUM. 514 Chartres St., 565-8027; www.pharmacymuseum.org — Exhibits about 19th-century

pharmacy, medicine and health care, all ongoing.

OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART. 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org —

Works created by child and adult students in Mahalia Jackson Early Childhood and Family Learning Center art workshops, through July 17. “Art & Jazz: Preservation Hall at 50”; “New Orleans Craft & Design,” through July 24. “One World, Two Artists,” works by John Alexander and Walter Anderson; “Juke Joint,” photographs by Birney Imes, through July 24.

OLD U.S. MINT. 400 Esplanade Ave., 568-6990; lsm.crt.state. la.us/site/mintex.htm — “Race: Are We So Different?” an exhibit exploring the history, science and everyday experience of race, through March 31. SOUTHERN FOOD & BEVERAGE MUSEUM. Riverwalk Marketplace, 1 Poydras St., Suite 169, 569-0405; www.southernfood. org — “Acadian to Cajun:

Forced Migration to Commercialization,” a multimedia exhibit; “Laissez Faire — Savoir Fare,” the cuisine of Louisiana and New Orleans; “Eating in the White House — America’s Food”; all ongoing. “Tout de Sweet,” an exhibit exploring all aspects of the sugar industry in the South; “Barbecue Nation”; both ongoing. TANGIPAHOA AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM & BLACK VETERANS ARCHIVES. 1600 Phoenix Square, Hammond, (985) 542-4259; www.africanamericanheritagemuseum. com — The museum exhibits

works that preserve and tell the history of African-American ancestors in Louisiana; it also houses the country’s first memorial to black Vietnam War veterans, ongoing.

TULANE UNIVERSITY. Joseph Merrick Jones Hall, 6823 St. Charles Ave. — “Treme: People and Places,” maps, architectural drawings and photographs celebrating the bicentennial of Faubourg Treme, through November.

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Edge Theater at Attractions Salon, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 290-0760; www. cuttingedgeproductions.org — The Tony Award-winning one-act musical comedy centers around a middle school spelling bee officiated by three quirky adults. Tickets $18.50. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday through July 29.

BROADWAY: TAKE NOTES. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com — Casts from shows originating from Le Chat Noir — including Waiting Around: The Restaurant Musical, The Music of Running With Scissors, The Best of Varla Jean Merman, A Cocktail Party in the Ladies Lounge and My O My — perform. Tickets $35 (includes $5 drink credit). 8 p.m. Fri., July 8. BROTHER. Elm Theatre, 220 Ju-

lia St., 218-0055; www.elmtheatre.org — In Lisa Ebersole’s play, race and class tensions arise after a stranger crashes a boozy, late-night birthday celebration. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, then Thursday-Saturday through Aug. 6.

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Theater, Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Ave., 598-3800; www. crescentcitylights.org — Young singers and actors from the NORDC/Crescent City Lights Youth Theater perform the pop musical. Tickets $15. 7:30 p.m. Friday and July 14, 1 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday through July 17. IN HERE, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL AND CABARET IS FAMILY. Le Chat

Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 5815812; www.cabaretlechatnoir. com — The show features locally based artists who have premiered cabaret shows at Le Chat Noir, including Banu Gibson, Amy Alvarez, Jefferson Turner, Anais St. John, Dorian Rush, Leslie Castay, Lisa Picone and Rich Look. Tickets $35 (includes $5 drink credit). 8 p.m. Saturday.

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Door Canteen at The National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 528-1944 — The tribute show seeks to recapture the music, style and comedy of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday.

TWELFTH NIGHT. Lupin Theatre,

Running With Scissors’ Mildred Dearest is, of course, all about Joan Crawford and her lust for attention. As Crawford, Brian Peterson’s makeup announced that like a billboard right from the beginning. A rim of bright red lipstick as thick as a white-wall tire surrounded his lips, and a precipitously tall and imposing pompadour-meetsring-curl-bangs wig (like a hairdo Crawford wore in Mildred Pierce) towered over sharply drawn eyebrows. It was a portrait of vanity on steroids. Scissors’ staged biopic began with a tantalizingly racy film introduction and included extended, sometimes overworked, news radio interludes. Some of the best moments in the show centered on Crawford’s self-absorption. Peterson somehow mustered a progression of at least eight nuanced expressions of perplexed anxiety as Crawford waited to hear if she had won the Oscar for her 1941 film Mildred Pierce. Of course, she did, and that made her all the more unbearable after years of declining interest at the box office. The Mildred Dearest story could have been a bit more involved. At times, other characters were not so much victims of Crawford’s ego but expected to set up easy punchlines for her. The serial neglect and torment Crawford directed at her adopted children Christina (Dorian Rush) and Christopher (Brad Caldwell), however, was funny. The best confrontation came as young Christina inappropriately flirted with one of Crawford’s suitors. The strange three-way dynamic of Crawford abusing Christina while courting men and film roles is the unseemly core of the controversy stirred by the original film Mommie Dearest. The overt competition in Mildred Dearest was at times deliciously funny. There also were some fun unexpected surprises. Rush sang a strangely creepy version of Shirley Temple’s “Animal Crackers in My Soup.” And one clever moment came early on as a studio executive (Jack Long) whipped out a wire hanger, getting a jump on the audience’s expectations. Unfortunately, Long also played a few of Crawford’s paramours (she had four husbands) and that got a bit muddled. In the past, Peterson excelled as Elizabeth Taylor and the film divas she played, including Angela Vickers in A Place in the Sun and Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Casting him as Crawford was sure to delight Scissors fans, and he did a great job balancing her glamour and fame with her ruthless ambition and narcissism. But given the previously proven talents of the other players, Mildred Dearest would have been a stronger drama if the story wasn’t all about Crawford. — Will Coviello Tulane University, 865-5106; www.tulane.edu — Shakespeare’s comedy weaves together the stories of siblings lost at sea, a local count in love with a woman who has sworn off men, and group of buffoons out to exact revenge on an egotistical butler. The play is part of the New

Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane. Call the box office or email box@tulane.edu for reservations. Tickets $15 preview performances (ThursdayFriday), $40 opening night gala (Saturday), minimum $5 donation for “pay what you will” performance (July 17), $30 general admission. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1:30

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Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., 218-5778; www.theallwayslounge.com — Ricky Graham’s musical comedy that once had an off-Broadway run centers around the food business, from the servers’ point of view. Tickets $20 Friday-Sunday, $15 Monday. Tickets available at www.waitingaroundthemusical.com or at the theater’s box office before the performance. 8 p.m. Friday-Monday through July 25.

BURLE SQUE & CABARET BURLESQUE BALLROOM. Irvin

Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, 300 Bourbon St., 553-2270; www. sonesta.com — Trixie Minx stars in the weekly burlesque show featuring the music of Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown. Call 553-2331 for details. 11:50 p.m. Friday.

BUSTOUT BURLESQUE. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com — The burlesque troupe performs. Tickets $22 (plus fees). 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday. CURTAIN CALL AT LE CHAT NOIR: A MARQUEE OF MEMORIES. Le

Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com — Cabaret artists who have done shows at Le Chat Noir in the past including Andrea Marcovicci, Anna Bergman, Jason Graae and Todd Murray perform. Tickets $45 (includes $5 drink credit). 8 p.m. Thursday.

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AUDITIONS CRESCENT CITY SOUND CHORUS. Delgado Community

College, City Park campus, Orleans Avenue, between City Park Avenue and Navarre Street; www.dcc.edu — The women’s chorus holds weekly auditions for new members. Call 453-0858 or visit www. crescentcitysound.com for details. 7 p.m. Monday.

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Theater, 5039 Freret St., 6444300; www.nolacomedy.com — Four “androids” improvise a space voyage based on audience suggestions. Tickets $6. 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

BASED ON REAL LIFE. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www.nolacomedy. com — The weekly long-form improv comedy show features some guys, a girl and someone named John Stewart. Tickets $6. 8:30 p.m. Saturday. BROWN HQ. Pip’s Bar, 5252 Vet-

erans Blvd., 456-9234 — Audience members can participate in the show performed by select cast members of the improv comedy troupe. Visit www.brownimprovcomedy. com/BrownHQ for details. Tickets are free for performers, $5 general admission. 8 p.m. Tuesday.

BROWN IMPROV FAN APPRECIATION SHOW. 12 Bar, 608 Fulton

St., 212-6476; www.12barnola. com — The improv comedy troupe performs. The show is free for those who “like” the group on Facebook. Visit www. facebook.com/brownimprov for details. 8:30 p.m. Friday.

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Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., 949-2009; www. lostlovelounge.com — The bar hosts a free weekly stand-up comedy show. 9 p.m. Tuesday.

COMEDY GUMBEAUX. Howlin’ Wolf (The Den), 828 S. Peters St., 522-9653; www.thehowlinwolf. com — Local comedians perform, and amateurs take the stage in the open mic portion. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Thursday. COMEDY OPEN-MIC. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www.nolacomedy. com — The theater hosts a weekly open-mic comedy night. (Sign-up time is 10:45 p.m.) Tickets $8. 11 p.m. Friday. COMEDY SPORTZ NOLA. La Nuit

Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www.nolacomedy. com — The theater hosts a safe-for-all-ages team comedy competition. Tickets $10. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

FEAR & LOATHING IN NEW ORLEANS. La Nuit Comedy Theater,

5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www.nolacomedy.com — The sketch comedy show boasts vampires, zombies, relationship advice and other horrors. 8:30 p.m. Friday.

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The Maison, 508 Frenchmen St., 371-5543; www.maisonfrenchmen.com — The show features local stand-up comedians. Sign-up is 7:30 p.m.; show is 8 p.m. Friday. IVAN’S OPEN MIC NIGHT. Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance St., 5255515; www.therustynail.org — The Rusty Nail hosts a weekly open-mic comedy and music night. 9 p.m. Tuesday. LA NUIT STAND-UP OPEN MIC.

La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., 644-4300; www.nolacomedy.com — The theater hosts an open mic following the God’s Been Drinking show. 11 p.m. Friday.

LAUGH OUT LOUD. Bootleggers Bar and Grille, 209 Decatur St., 525-1087 — Simple Play presents a weekly comedy show. 10 p.m. Thursday. NATIONAL COMEDY COMPANY.

Yo Mama’s Bar & Grill, 727 St. Peter St., 522-1125 — The interactive improv comedy show features B97 radio personality Stevie G, Lynae LeBlanc, Jay Tombstone, Richard Mayer and others. Call 523-7469 or visit www.nationalcomedycompany.com for tickets. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Saturday. PERMANENT DAMAGE STANDUP COMEDY. Bullets Sports Bar,

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ships for their four-day musical theater workshop for students ages 10 to 20 years old to be held August 1-4 at NOCCA. Ten of the scholarships will be need-based, and two will be talent-based. Application deadline is Monday. Email info@ broadwaytheatreconnection. com for details.

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When news broke in May that Nathanial Zimet (pictured), the chef/ owner of Boucherie, was shot during a robbery, his friends and admirers in the restaurant business wasted no time organizing benefits to help his recovery. The biggest to date is Sunday’s Beasts & Brass (“beast” is an affectionate reference to Zimet’s work ethic) at the Howlin’ Wolf. It begins with a patron party from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with brass bands, an open bar and food from a host of new-guard New Orleans restaurants, including La Petite Grocery, The Three Muses, Iris, Patois, Crescent Pie & Sausage Co., Martinique Bistro, Rambla, Lilette, St. James Cheese Co., Cure, Dante’s Kitchen, La Boca and Sucre, plus Boucherie itself and local caterer Joel’s Grand Cuisine. A general admission party with a cash bar and more bands begins at 9 p.m., when Zimet’s food truck, Que Crawl, will serve barbecue outside. Tickets $20, patron party $85 in advance, $100 at the door. — Ian McNulty

FRESH MARKET. Circle Food

Store, 1522 St. Bernard Ave. — The Downtown Neighborhood Market Consortium market features fresh produce, dairy, seafood, baked goods and more. EBT and WIC accepted. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

JOHN ALEXANDER . Ogden

Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www. ogdenmuseum.org — Artist John Alexander gives a tour of his portion of the museum’s One World, Two Artists: John Alexander and Walter Anderson exhibition and signs copies of the book that accompanies the exhibition. Free for museum members, $10 nonmembers. 5:30 p.m.

SISTAHS MAKING A CHANGE . Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — The group offers lessons in African dance and more, along with nutrition, health and wellness seminars. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Monday. WORLD WAR II DISCUSSION GROUP. East Bank Regional

Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1190 — John Guignard, a British expatriate living in New Orleans, discusses his experiences as a child living through the Battle of Britain. 7 p.m.

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ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLIC/DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES. Fair Grinds

Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon Ave., 913-9073; www. fairgrinds.com — The weekly support group meets at 6:15 p.m. Fridays. Visit www.adultchildren.org for details.

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Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 658-4100; www.noma.org — Binkley discusses “Kuba Art and Loyola University’s Frère JosephAurélien Cornet Archives.” The lecture is in conjunction with the museum’s Ancestors of Congo Square: African Art in the New Orleans Museum of Art exhibition. 6 p.m. MARKETPLACE AT ARMSTRONG PARK . Armstrong Park, North

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Beverage Museum, Riverwalk Marketplace, 1 Poydras St., Suite 169, 569-0405; www.southernfood.org — The food historian discusses Bastille Day and demonstrates how to make authentic savory and sweet crepes. Free with museum admission. 2 p.m.

Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 6584100; www.noma.org — The museum’s weekly event features music, performances, film screenings, family-friendly activities and more. 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 BASTILLE DAY WITH NORA WETZEL . Southern Food &

BROAD STREET BAZAAR . 300 N. Broad St., corner of Bienville Street — The monthly market features health screenings, jewelry, food vendors and more. Call 561-7495 or visit www. broadcommunityconnections. org for details. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Magazine Street

Market, Magazine and Girod streets, 861-5898; www.marketumbrella.org — The weekly market features fresh produce, flowers and food. 8 a.m. to noon.

State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — A park ranger leads a viewing of the park’s eagle nest. 3 p.m.

ERACE NEW ORLEANS MEETING .

Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave., 895-6602 — ERACE meets in the church’s Westfeldt Room for its weekly discussion group. Call 866-1163 for details. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

GERMAN COAST FARMERS MARKET. Ormond Plantation,

13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market features a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. Visit www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org for details. 8 a.m. to noon. GRETNA FARMERS MARKET.

Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, 362-8661 — The weekly rainor-shine market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. Free admission. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

GUIDED CANOE TOUR . Bayou

Segnette State Park, 7777 Westbank Expwy., Westwego — The park staff leads a guided canoe trip around the park’s waterways to learn about its history and ecology. 10 a.m. Sat., July 9 and Sat., July 23.

NATURE: A CLOSER LOOK .

Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — Park rangers lead a weekly nature hike. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

OUTDOOR COOKING . Bogue Chitto Park, 17049 State Park Blvd., Franklinton, (888) 6777312 — The Interpretive Ranger leads the session about outdoor cooking and the use of a Dutch oven over an open fire. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. SANKOFA FARMERS MARKET. Sankofa Farmers Market, 5500 St. Claude Ave., 975-5168; www. sankofafarmersmarket.org — The weekly market offers fresh PAGE 62

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WRITING WORKSHOP. United

Teachers of New Orleans, 4718 Paris Ave., 304-2160; www. utno.org — Students at the Center, Andover Bread Loaf Writing Workshop and United Teachers of New Orleans offer a free monthly writing workshop for New Orleans public school teachers. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday 10 DIMENSIONS OF LIFE DIALOGUE . New Orleans

Lyceum, 618 City Park Ave., 460-9049; www.lyceumproject.com — The nonreligious, holistic discussion group focuses on human behavior with the goal of finding fulfillment and enlightenment. Call 368-9770 for details. Free. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. NEEDLE JUNKIES. 3 Ring Circus’

The Big Top Gallery, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com — The knitting group meets every Sunday. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

PRIMITIVE WOODWORKING . Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — Park rangers host a weekly demonstration of woodworking techniques. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Monday 11 TOASTMASTERS MEETING . Milton H. Latter Memorial Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave. — New Orleans Toastmasters Club hosts an open weekly meeting (except holidays) to hone the skills of speaking, listening and thinking. Call 251-8600 or visit www. notoast234.freetoasthost.org for details. 6 p.m. UNITED NONPROFITS OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS.

Goodwill Training Center, 3400 Tulane Ave. — Nonprofit Central hosts a weekly meeting for all leaders of nonprofit groups. Email

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SPORTS NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com — The Zephyrs play the Omaha Storm Chasers 7 p.m. Tuesday and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. They play the Iowa Cubs 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. NEW ORLEANS JESTERS. Pan American Stadium, City Park, 1 Zachary Taylor Drive — The Jesters play the Baton Rouge Capitals. Visit www.nolajesters.com for details. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.

American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, Westwego, 833-4024 or (800) ACS-2345; www.cancer.org — The American Cancer Society needs volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient service programs. Opportunities are available with Relay for Life, Look Good … Feel Better, Hope Lodge, Man to Man, Road to Recovery, Hope Gala and more. Call for information. ANOTHER LIFE FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS. Another Life

Foundation seeks volunteers recovering from mental illness to help mentor others battling depression and suicidal behaviors. Free training provided. For details, contact Stephanie Green at (888) 5433480, anotherlifefoundation@ hotmail.com or visit www. anotherlifefoundation.org. BAYOU REBIRTH WETLANDS EDUCATION . Bayou Rebirth

seeks volunteers for wetlands planting projects, nursery maintenance and other duties. Visit www.bayourebirth.org for details.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS VOLUNTEERS. Big Brothers Big

Sisters of Southeast Louisiana, 2626 Canal St., Suite 203, 3097304 or (877) 500-7304; www. bbbssela.org — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana needs volunteers to serve as mentors. A volunteer meets two to three times a month with his or her Little Brother or Sister. You can play games, watch movies, bake cookies, play sports or plan any other out-

ings you both would enjoy. Call for information. CASA NEW ORLEANS. The organization seeks volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. Thorough training and support is provided. Call Mike Madej at 522-1962 ext. 213 or email mmadej@casaneworleans.org for details. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. CCFM and marke-

tumbrella.org seek volunteers to field shopper questions, assist seniors, help with monthly children’s activities and more. Call 495-1459 or email latifia@marketumbrella. org for details.

EDGAR DEGAS FOUNDATION . The nonprofit seeks volunteers to contribute to the development of the foundation. Call 821-5009 or email info@degashouse.com for details. 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 717-4257 or email mmorgan@ gnofairhousing.org for information. HANDSON NEW ORLEANS.

The volunteer center for the Greater New Orleans area invites prospective volunteers to learn about the various opportunities available, how to sign up to attend service projects and general tips on how to be a good volunteer. Call 483-7041 ext. 107, email nkennebrew@ handsonneworleans.com or visit www.handsonneworleans.org for details. HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS.

Harmony Hospice, 519 Metairie Road, Metairie, 832-8111 — Harmony Hospice seeks volunteers to offer companionship to patients through reading, playing cards and other activities. Call Jo-Ann Moore at 832-8111 for details. 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 837-0175 or email daveharrell@yahoo.com for details. JEFFERSON COMMUNITY SCHOOL . The charter school

that educates at-risk middle school students who have been expelled from Jefferson Parish’s public schools seeks adult mentors for its students. Call 836-0808 for details.

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SPCA Campus, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., Algiers, 368-5191; www.la-spca.org — The Louisiana 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 a volunteer orientation to work directly with animals. Call or email Dionne Simoneaux at dionne@la-spca.org. LOWERNINE.ORG VOLUNTEERS.

Lowernine.org seeks volunteers to help renovate homes in the Lower 9th Ward. Visit www. lowernine.org or email lauren@ lowernine.org for details. MEAL DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS. Jefferson Council on Aging seeks volunteers to deliver meals to homebound adults. Gas/mileage expenses will be reimbursed. Call Gail at 8885880 for details. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION . The MDA seeks

volunteers ages 16 and older for its weeklong summer camps around the country. Call (800) 572-1717 or visit www.mda.org/summercamp for details.

NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM . National World War

II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — The museum accepts applications for volunteers to meet and greet visitors from around the world and familiarize them with its galleries, artifacts and expansion. Call 527-6012 ext. 243 or email katherine. alpert@nationalww2museum.org for details.

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New Orleans Outreach seeks volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise as part of the ARMS-Outreach after-school program. Volunteers are needed in the arts, academics, technology, recreation and life skills. Email jenny@nooutreach.org or call 654-1060 for information.

SENIOR COMPANION VOLUNTEERS. New Orleans

Council on Aging, Annex Conference Room, 2475 Canal St., 821-4121; www.nocoa.org — The council seeks volunteers to assist with personal and other daily tasks to help seniors live independently. Call for details.

START THE ADVENTURE IN READING. The STAIR program

holds regular volunteer training sessions to work one-on-one with public school students on reading and language skills. Call 899-0820, email elizabeth@ scapc.org or visit www.stairnola.org for details. TEEN SUICIDE PREVENTION .

The Teen Suicide Prevention Program seeks volunteers to help teach middle- and upperschool New Orleans students. Call 831-8475 for details.

TOURO VOLUNTEER SERVICES. Touro Volunteer Services, 1401 Foucher St., 897-8107; www. touro.com/content/careercamp — The infirmary seeks adult volunteers to assist with the Family Surgery Lounge, patient information desk, book and goody cart, hospital tours and health screenings. Call volunteer services at 8978107 for information.

WORDS BARNES & NOBLE JR . Barnes

& Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135 — The bookstore regularly hosts free reading events for kids. Call for schedule information. COOKBOOKS & COCKTAILS SERIES. Kitchen Witch

Cookbooks Shop, 631 Toulouse St., 528-8382 — The group meets weekly to discuss classic New Orleans cookbooks. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday.

DINKY TAO POETRY. Molly’s at

the Market, 1107 Decatur St., 525-5169; www.mollysatthemarket.net — The bar hosts a free weekly poetry reading with open mic. 9 p.m. Tuesday.

FAIR GRINDS POETRY EVENT.

Fair Grinds Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon Ave., 913-9073; www.fairgrinds.com — Jenna Mae hosts poets and spokenword readers on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday of each month. 8 p.m.

FIRST TUESDAY BOOK CLUB.

Maple Street Book Shop, 7523 Maple St., 866-4916; www. maplestreetbookshop.com — The group discusses Wendy Burden’s Dead End Gene Pool. 6 p.m. Tuesday.

FRIENDS OF THE NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE .

Latter Library Carriage House, 5120 St. Charles Ave., 596-2625; www.nutrias.org — The group hosts twice-weekly sales of books, DVDs, books on tape, LPs and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.

JENNIFER SHAW. Octavia Books,

513 Octavia St., 899-7323 — The author signs Hurricane Story. 6 p.m. Thursday.

LOCAL WRITERS’ GROUP.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135 — The weekly group discusses and critiques fellow members’ writing. All genres welcome. 7:30 p.m. Monday.

MAPLE LEAF READING SERIES. Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St., 866-9359; www.mapleleafbar.com — The weekly reading series presents featured writers followed by an open mic. Free admission. 3 p.m. Sunday. NEW AUTHORS EVENT. East

Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 8381190 — Kenyan Smith, author of Growing Pains: Kendra’s Diaries; Randy Elstrott, author of Watchmaker Society; and Maxine Marks Goodman, author The Good Son sign and read from their books. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

NOMA BOOK CLUB. New

Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 658-4100; www.noma. org — The group discusses V. S. Naipaul’s The Masque of Africa: Glimpses of African Belief with African art curator Bill Fagaly. Noon Thursday.

PASS IT ON . George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art, 2003 Carondelet St., 586-7432; www.themckennamuseum.com — Poet Gian “G-Persepect” Smith and Alphonse “Bobby” Smith host a weekly spoken-word and music event. Admission $6. 9 p.m. Saturday. POETRY MEETING . New Orleans Poetry Forum, 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472 — The forum holds workshops every Wednesday. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. RICHARD D. WHITE JR. Maple

Street Book Shop, 7523 Maple St., 866-4916; www. maplestreetbookshop.com — The author signs and discusses Will Rogers: A Political Life. 1 p.m. Saturday.

SCIENCE FICITION BOOK CLUB. Octavia Books, 513

Octavia St., 899-7323 — The group discusses Catherynne Valente’s Palimpsest. 10:30 a.m. Saturday. SPOKEN WORD. Ebony Square, 4215 Magazine St. — The center hosts a weekly spokenword, music and open-mic event. Tickets $7 general admission, $5 students. 11 p.m. Friday. TAO POETRY. Neutral Ground Coffeehouse, 5110 Danneel St., 891-3381; www.neutralground.org — The coffeehouse hosts a weekly poetry reading. 9 p.m. Wednesday. UNIVERSES. Craige Cultural Center, 1800 Newton St., Algiers — The center hosts a weekly spoken-word, music and open-mic event. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Sunday. WOMEN’S POETRY CIRCLE . St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave., 947-2121; www.stannanola.org — The group meets at 2 p.m. Mondays. Call 289-9142 or email poetryprocess@gmail. com for details.

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Those who remember the long-gone Mid-City Cuban restaurant Garce’s may recall how its array of pressed sandwiches went beyond the traditional Cuban. There’s a similar menu and a similar feel at the new Mid-City Cuban lunch place Restaurant Mambi (320 S. Broad St., 827-5838). In addition to the Cuban sandwich, Mambi serves its “Uruguayan sandwich” with steak and ham and also makes pressed chicken sandwiches. The rest of the menu lists traditional dishes like yellow rice with chicken, fried pork with congri and steak with plantains.

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inner guests at Stacey Greco’s home in Hahnville were forever saying her remoulade sauce was so good she should sell it. Don Militello heard much the same thing from fellow tailgaters outside Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge whenever he broke out his olive salad-style “olive mix.” So did Gentilly resident Monique Hodges when she started bringing her cupcakes to family parties. “So good you should sell it” turns out to be fairly common praise for homemade treats, but in each of the cases mentioned here the cooks took the encouragement to heart and brought their recipes to market. Each also made the leap from home cook to food entrepreneur with the help of a unique food business incubator called Edible Enterprises (917 Third St., Norco, 985-764-1504; www.edibleenterprises.org). A nonprofit started in 2009 by Goodwill Industries and supported by other local groups, Edible Enterprises is located in a nondescript metal building in Norco, a town 10 miles upriver from Kenner, perhaps best known for its refinery. Here, more than a dozen small start-up food companies prepare their products in a licensed, regulator-approved facility where they rent a professionally equipped kitchen and storage space. Some of these tenants function as caterers, like Hodges’ dessert company Cake N’ Cups (232-6592; www.cakencups.webstarts.com). Many other foods produced here, like the Creole remoulade from Greco’s company, Omi’s Gourmet Foods (985-783-6921; www.omisgourmetfoods.com), and the olive mix from Militello Gourmet Specialties (225-413-3146; www.-

militellogourmetspecialties.com), are now found on supermarket shelves around the region. The 12,000-square-foot facility has three commercial kitchens, and tenants share specialized equipment that might be too expensive for them to buy on their own. These budding entrepreneurs also can count on help from Edible Enterprises staffers, who might give marketing advice for building a brand or provide technical assistance to turn household recipes into commercial formulas. “A lot of them try out their recipes at farmers markets, and when they come here we give them the tools to reach new customers,” says chef Gaye Sandoz, tenant services director at Edible Enterprises. “They might come in with one recipe, say, and from there we help them grow that into a business with other related products.” Case in point is Fromage Circa 1965 (www.fromagecirca1965.com), a company siblings Carmen and Charles Sherrouse named for the year their mother Mattie Sue first made a seasoned cheese ball that became a fixture at family gatherings. Working at Edible Enterprises, the Sherrouses developed a packaged version and currently are refining a creamy cheese dip and a vermouth-based marinade. “This just started out in mom’s kitchen and now it’s an enterprise for us to try to bring to the marketplace,” Charles says. The entrepreneurial impulse also inspired Kyshun Webster, director of the New Orleans youth development nonprofit Operation Reach. In February, he started Cupcakes & Co. (410-5898; www.cupcakesandcompany.net) selling his treats from a food truck and baking them at Edible Enterprises. “It lowered the barrier of entry into the business, and for me it really has been an incubator,” Webster says. “I’ve had the chance to develop the business and prove that there’s a market for it.” That gave him the confidence to invest in a standalone shop for Cupcakes & Co., which he hopes to open on Poydras Street this summer.

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Harahan, 287-4581; www.fathengrill.com — Fat Hen serves barbecue, burgers and breakfast. Pitcooked barbecue options include St. Louis-style spare ribs. Burgers are made with all Black Angus beef ground in-house daily. There is a full bar. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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S. Carrollton Ave., 866-9741; 8859 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner, 461-9840; www.ohenrys.com — Complimentary peanuts are the calling card of these casual, family friendly restaurants. The menu includes burgers, steaks, ribs, pasta, fried seafood, salads and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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toulas St., 558-0900 — Dino’s kitchen serves burgers, chicken tenders, salads and wraps. Happy hour is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards and checks. $

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THE RIVERSHACK TAVERN — 3449

River Road, 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches overflowing with deli meats and changing lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SHAMROCK BAR & GRILL — 4133

S. Carrollton Ave., 301-0938 — Shamrock serves burgers, shrimp or roast beef po-boys, Reuben sandwiches, cheese sticks and fries with cheese or gravy. Other options include corned beef and cabbage, and fish and chips. No reservations. Dinner and late night daily. Credit cards. $

WALKER’S BAR-B-QUE — 10828

Hayne Blvd., 281-8227; www.cochondelaitpoboys.com — The makers of the Jazz Fest cochon de lait po-boy serve pork, ribs, chicken and more. The family feast includes a half-slab of ribs, half a chicken, half a pound of brisket, pork and sausage, two side orders, bread and sauce. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Saturday. Cash only. $

ABITA BAR-B-Q — 69399 Hwy.

59, Abita Springs, (985) 892-0205 — Slow-cooked brisket and pork are specialties at this Northshore smokehouse. The half-slab rib plate contains six ribs served with a choice of two sides. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Tue.Sat. Credit cards. $

BOO KOO BBQ — 3701 Banks St., 2024741; www.bookoobbq.com — The Boo Koo burger is a ground brisket patty topped with pepper Jack cheese, boudin and sweet chile aioli. The Cajun banh mi fills a Vietnamese roll with hogshead cheese, smoked pulled pork, boudin, fresh jalapeno, cilantro, cucumber, carrot, pickled radish and sriracha sweet chile aioli. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., latenight Fri.-Sat. Cash only. $

azine St., 373-6579; www.gottgourmetcafe.com — This cafe serves a variety of gourmet salads, sandwiches, wraps, Chicago-style hot dogs, burgers and more. The cochon de lait panini includes slowbraised pork, baked ham, pickles, Swiss, ancho-honey slaw, honey mustard and chili mayo. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

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BREWPUB CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE —

527 Decatur St., 522-0571; www. crescentcitybrewhouse.com — Live jazz and German-style beers complement creative cooking at this brewpub. Pan-seared redfish St. Louis is topped with fried oysters and barbecue sauce. Starters include Brewhouse hot wings, baked oysters and fried calamari with spicy marinara. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

BURGERS BEACHCORNER BAR & GRILL — 4905

Canal St., 488-7357; www.beachcornerbarandgrill.com — Top a 10-oz. Beach burger with cheddar, blue, Swiss or pepper Jack cheese, sauteed mushrooms or housemade hickory sauce. Other options include a grilled chicken sandwich. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ BUD’S BROILER — Citywide; www. budsbroiler.com — Bud’s Broiler is known for charcoal-broiled burgers topped with hickory-amoked sauce. The menus also includes hot dogs and chicken sandwiches. The Clearview Parkway and 24-hour City Park location also offer shrimp and catfish po-boys. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

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CAFE FRERET — 7329 Freret St., 861-

7890; www.cafefreret.com — The cafe serves breakfast itemes like the Freret Egg Sandwich with scrambled eggs, cheese and bacon or sausage served on toasted white or wheat bread or an English muffin.Signature sandwiches include the Chef’s Voodoo Burger, muffuletta and Cuban po-boy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Fri.-Wed., dinner Mon.-Wed., Fri.Sat. Credit cards. $$

ECO CAFE & BISTRO — 3903 Canal St., 561-6585; www.ecocafeno.com — Eco Cafe serves sandwiches like the veggie club, layered with Swiss cheese, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, spinach and baby pickles. There are fresh squeezed juices, and Friday and Saturday evenings feature tapas dining. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

5606 Canal Blvd., 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees and a wide range of pastries and desserts baked in house, plus a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. Breakfast is available all day on weekends. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $ PARKVIEW CAFE AT CITY PARK —

City Park, 1 Palm Drive, 483-9474 — Located in the old Casino Building, the cafe serves gourmet coffee, sandwiches, salads and ice cream till early evening. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $ PRAVDA — 1113 Decatur St., 581-1112;

www.pravdaofnola.com — Pravda is known for its Soviet kitsch and selection of absinthes, and the kitchen offers pierogies, beef empanadas, curry shrimp salad and a petit steak served with truffle aioli. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $ RICCOBONO’S PANOLA STREET CAFE — 7801 Panola St., 314-1810

— Specialties include crabcakes Benedict — two crabcakes and poached eggs topped with hollandaise sauce and potatoes — and the Sausalito omelet with spinach, mushrooms, shallots and mozzarella. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $

VINE & DINE — 141 Delaronde St., 361-1402; www.vine-dine.com — The cafe serves cheese boards and charcuterie plates with pate and cured meats. There also is a menu of sandwiches, quesadillas, bruschettas, salads and dips. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

CHINESE CHINA ORCHID — 704 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-1428; www.chinaorchidneworleans.com — This longtime Riverbend restaurant offers a wide array of Chinese dishes. Sizzling black pepper beef or chicken is prepared with onions, red and green peppers and brown sauce and served on a hot plate with steamed rice on the side. Other options include fried rice, noodle and egg foo young dishes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ CHINA ROSE — 3501 N. Arnoult Road., Metairie, 887-3295 — China Rose offers many Chinese seafood

of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery and banquest facilities available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

JUNG’S GOLDEN DRAGON — 3009

Magazine St., 891-8280; www. jungsgoldendragon2.com — Jung’s offers a mix of Chinese, Thai and Korean cuisine. Chinese specialties include Mandarin, Szechuan and Hunan dishes. Grand Marnier shrimp are lightly battered and served with Grand Marnier sauce, broccoli and pecans. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

TREY YUEN CUISINE OF CHINA — 600 N. Causeway Approach.,

Mandeville, (985) 626-4476; 2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond, (985) 345-6789; www.tryyuen.com — House specialties include fried soft-shell crab topped with Tong Cho sauce, and Cantonese-style stir-fried alligator and mushrooms in oyster sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

COFFEE/ DESSERT ANTOINE’S ANNEX — 513 Royal St., 581-4422; www.antoines.com — The Annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. The Royal Street salad features baby spinach and mixed lettuces with carrots, red onion, red peppers, grapes, olives, walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

KUPCAKE FACTORY — 800 Metairie Road, Metairie, 267-4990; 819 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 464-8884; 6233 S. Claiborne Ave., 267-3328; www.thekupcakefactory.com — Choose from a large selection of gourmet cupcakes. The Fat Elvis is made with banana cake and topped with peanut butter frosting. The Strawberry Fields tops strawberry cake with strawberry buttercream frosting. Other options include white chocolate raspberry and a banana cupcake. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $ MAURICE FRENCH PASTRIES — 3501

Hessmer Ave., Metairie, 885-1526; 4949 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 455-0830; www.mauricefrenchpastries.com — Maurice French Pastries offers an array of continental and French baked goods as well as specialty cakes, cheesecakes and pies. No reservations. Hessmer Avenue: breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. West Napoleon: breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

PINKBERRY — 300 Canal St.; 5601

Magazine St., 899-4260; www. pinkberry.com — Pinkberry offers frozen yogurt with an array of wet and dry topping choices including caramel, honey, fruit purees, various chocolates and nuts and more. There also are fresh fruit parfaits and green tea smoothies.

No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

CONTEMPORARY 5 Fifty 5 — 555 Canal St., 553-5638;

www.555canal.com — New Orleans dishes and Americana favorites take an elegant turn in dishes such as the lobster mac and cheese, combining lobster meat, elbow macaroni and mascarpone, boursin and white cheddar cheeses. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

BAYONA — 430 Dauphine St., 525-

4455; www.bayona.com — House favorites on Chef Susan Spicer’s menu include sauteed Pacific salmon with choucroute and Gewurztraminer sauce and the appetizer of grilled shrimp with black-bean cake and coriander sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$$ FEAST NEW ORLEANS — 200 Julia

St., 304-6318; www.feastneworleans.com — Feast serves rustic European dishes in a casual setting. Cock-a-Leekie is a dish of braised chicken with cream, bacon, plums, leeks and red potatoes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ THE GREEN GODDESS — 307 Ex-

change Alley, 301-3347; www.greengoddessnola.com — Chef Chris DeBarr’s contemporary cooking combines classic techniques, exotic ingredients and culinary wit. At lunch, Big Cactus Chilaquiles feature poached eggs on homemade tortillas with salsa verde, queso fresca and nopalitos. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Thu.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

OAK — 8118 Oak St., 302-1485; www. oaknola.com — This wine bar offers small plates and live musical entertainment. Gulf shrimp fill tacos assembled in house-made corn tortillas with pickled vegetables, avocado and lime crema. The hanger steak bruschetta is topped with Point Reyes blue cheese and smoked red onion marmalade. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

ONE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE — 8132 Hampson St., 301-9061; www. one-sl.com — Chef Scott Snodgrass prepares refined dishes like char-grilled oysters topped with Roquefort cheese and a red wine vinaigrette, seared scallops with roasted garlic and shiitake polenta cakes and a memorable cochon de lait. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

CREOLE ANTOINE’S RESTAURANT — 713 St.

Louis St., 581-4422; www.antoines. com — The city’s oldest restaurant offers a glimpse of what 19th century French Creole dining might have been like, with a labyrinthine series of dining rooms. Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ GUMBO SHOP — 640 St. Peter St., 525-1486; www.gumboshop.com — Gumbo and New Orleans classics such as crawfish etouffee dominate the menu. Their spicy flavors meld into a dish that represents the city’s best and redefines comfort food. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

LE CITRON BISTRO — 1539 Religious

St., 566-9051; www.le-citronbistro. com — Located in a historic building, the quaint bistro serves starters like chicken and andouille gumbo and fried frogs legs. Entrees include choices like fried chicken, Gulf fish and burgers. Reservations accepted. Dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

MONTREL’S BISTRO — 1000 N.

Peters St., 524-4747 — This casual restaurant serves Creole favorites. The menu includes crawfish etouffee, boiled crawfish, red beans and rice and bread pudding for dessert. Outdoor seating is adjacent to Dutch Alley and the French Market. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

CUBAN/ CARIBBEAN MOJITOS RUM BAR & GRILL — 437

Esplanade Ave., 252-4800; www. mojitosnola.com — Mojitos serves a mix of Caribbean, Cuban and Creole dishes. Caribbean mac and cheese pie is made with chunks of lobster, tomatoes, scallions, garlic and creamy cheese sauce and is served over a bed of spicy corn maque choux. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and latenight Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

DELI CG’S CAFE AT THE RUSTY NAIL —

1100 Constance St., 722-3168; www. therustynail.biz — Inside the Rusty Nail, CG’s offers a menu of sandwiches. The Piggly Wiggly features pulled pork on a sesame seed bun with coleslaw and pickle chips on the side. The Wild Turkey is layered with Granny Smith apple slices, provolone, bacon and garlic mayo. No reservations. Dinner and latenight Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $ KOSHER CAJUN NEW YORK DELI & GROCERY — 3519 Severn Ave., Me-

tairie, 888-2010; www.koshercajun. com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come straight from the Bronx. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $

MARTIN WINE CELLAR — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie , 896-7350; www. martinwine.com — Sandwiches piled high with cold cuts, salads, hot sandwiches, soups and lunch specials are available at the deli counter. The Cedric features chicken breast, spinach, Swiss, tomatoes and red onions on seven-grain bread. No reservations. Lunch daily. Credit cards. $

DINER DAISY DUKES — 121 Chartres St., 561-

5171; www.daisydukesrestaurant. com — Daisy Dukes is known for its seafood omelet and serves a wide variety of Cajun spiced Louisiana favorites, burgers, po-boys and seafood, including boiled crawfish and oysters on the halfshell. Breakfast is served all day. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. Credit cards. $$

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895-0900; www.flamingtorchnola. com — Chef Nathan Gile’s menu includes pan-seared Maine diver scallops with chimichurri sauce PAGE 68

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5908 Magazine St., 891-8495; www.martiniquebistro.com — This French bistro has both a cozy dining room and a pretty courtyard. Try dishes such as Steen’s-cured duck breast with satsuma and ginger demi-glace and stone-ground goat cheese grits. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ MARTINIQUE

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www.tonymandinas.com — Tony Mandina’s serves Italian and Creole cuisine. Dishes include pasta, veal parmigiana, veal Bordelasie and specialties like shrimp Mandina and battered eggplant topped with shrimp and crabmeat in cream sauce. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

VINCENT’S ITALIAN CUISINE — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Try house specialties like veal- and spinach-stuffed canneloni. Bracialoni is baked veal stuffed with artichoke hearts, bacon, garlic and Parmesan cheese and topped with red sauce. Reservations accepted. Chastant Street: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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NIRVANA INDIAN CUISINE — 4308

Magazine St., 894-9797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

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TONY MANDINA’S RESTAURANT — 1915 Pratt St., Gretna, 362-2010;

INDIAN 6666; www.schiroscafe.com — The cafe offers homemade Indian dishes prepared with freshly ground herbs and spices. Selections include chicken, lamb or shrimp curry or vindaloo and vegetarian saag paneer. Schiro’s also serves New Orleans cuisine. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $

TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE — 923-

C Metairie Road, Metairie, 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Vegetarian options are available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

ITALIAN ANDREA’S RESTAURANT — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie 834-8583; www. andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/ owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Capelli D’Andrea combines housemade angel hair pasta and smoked salmon in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ CAFE GIOVANNI — 117 Decatur St.,

529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com — Chef Duke LoCicero serves inventive Italian cuisine and Italian accented contemporary Louisiana cooking. Shrimp Dukie features Louisiana shrimp and a duck breast marinated in Cajun spices served with tasso-mushroom sauce. Belli Baci is the restaurant’s cocktail lounge. Reservations accepted. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ RICCOBONO’S PEPPERMILL RES-

TAURANT — 3524 Severn Ave., Metairie, 455-2266 — This Italian-style eatery serves New Orleans favorites like stuffed crabs with jumbo lump crabmeat with spaghetti bordelaise and trout meuniere with brabant potatoes. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

3644 — Kyoto’s sushi chefs prepare rolls, sashimi and salads. “Box” sushi is a favorite, with more than 25 rolls. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MIKIMOTO — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — Sushi choices include new and old favorites, both raw and cooked. The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$

MIYAKO JAPANESE SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE — 1403 St. Charles Ave.,

410-9997; www.japanesebistro. com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

ROCK-N-SAKE — 823 Fulton St., 581-

7253; www.rocknsake.com — Rockn-Sake serves traditional Japanese cuisine with some creative twists. There’s a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and rolls or spicy gyoza soup, pan-fried soba noodles with chicken or seafood and teriyaki dishes. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.Sun. Credit cards. $$

WASABI SUSHI — 900 Frenchmen St., 943-9433; 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd., 267-3263; www.wasabinola.com — Wasabi serves a wide array of Japanese dishes. Wasabi honey shrimp are served with cream sauce. The Assassin roll bundles tuna, snow crab and avocado in seaweed and tops it with barbecued eel, tuna, eel sauce and wasabi tobiko. No reservations. Frenchmen Street: Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Pontchartrain Boulevard: lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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— Mull the menu at this French Quarter hideaway while sipping a well made martini. The duck duet pairs confit leg with pepper-seared breast with black currant reduction. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ BOUCHE — 840 Tchoupitoulas St., 267-7485; www.bouchenola.com — This wine bar and restaurant serves creative dishes like tasso truffle mac and cheese with three cheeses. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

MIA’S — 1622 St. Charles Ave., 3019570 — Veal Oscar features lightly breaded veal topped with lump crabmeat and hollandaise, served with garlic red potatoes and grilled asparagus. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

MILA — 817 Common St., 412-2580; www.milaneworleans.com — MiLA takes a fresh approach to Southern and New Orleans cooking, focusing on local produce and refined techniques. Try New Orleans barbecue lobster with lemon confit and fresh thyme. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri. dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ RALPH’S ON THE PARK — 900 City

Park Ave., 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.com — Popular dishes include baked oysters Ralph, turtle soup and the Niman Ranch New York strip. There also are brunch specials. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

REDEMPTION — 3835 Iberville St.,

309-3570 — Redemption offers contemporary Louisiana cooking. Chambord duckling is served with cherry vinaigrette. Seared foie gras is complemented by vanilla parsnip puree. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ TOMMY’S WINE BAR — 752 Tchoupi-

toulas St., 525-4790 — Tommy’s Wine Bar offers cheese and charcuterie plates as well as a menu of appetizers and salads from the neighboring kitchen of Tommy’s Cuisine. No reservations. Lite dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEDITERRANEAN/ MIDDLE EASTERN ATTIKI BAR & GRILL — 230 Decatur

St., 587-3756; www.attikineworleans.com — Attiki features a range of Mediterranean cuisine including entrees of beef kebabs and chicken shawarma. Reservations recommended. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $$

PYRAMIDS CAFE — 3151 Calhoun St., 861-9602 — Diners will find authentic, healthy and fresh Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as sharwarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN COUNTRY FLAME — 620 Iberville St.,

522-1138 — Country Flame serves a mix of popular Mexican and Cuban dishes. Come in for fajitas, pressed Cuban sandwiches made with hickory-smoked pork and char-broiled steaks or pork chops. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

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Magazine St., 569-0000; 4724

S.Carrollton Ave. 486-9950; www. juansflyingburrito.com — This wallet-friendly restaurant offers new takes on Mexican-inspired cooking. It’s known for its mealand-a-half-size signature burritos. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ NACHO MAMA’S MEXICAN GRILL —

3242 Magazine St., 899-0031; 1000 S. Clearview Pkwy., Harahan, 7361188; www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com — These taquerias serve Mexican favorites such as portobello mushroom fajitas and chile rellenos. There are happy hour margaritas on weekdays and daily drink specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SANTA FE — 3201 Esplanade Ave., 948-0077 — This casual cafe serves creative takes on Southwestern cuisine. Bolinos de Bacalau are Portuguese-style fish cakes made with dried, salted codfish, mashed potatoes, cilantro, lemon juice, green onions and egg and served with smoked paprika aioli. Outdoor seating is available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ TOMASITO’S MEXICAN CUISINE — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., 527-0942

— Tomasito’s is an upscale cantina with a patio for outdoor dining. The carnitas platter features marinated and slow-cooked pork served with Mexican rice, refried beans and a choice of salsa verde, smoky chipotle or a traditional Mexican sauce. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MUSIC AND FOOD GAZEBO CAFE — 1018 Decatur St.,

525-8899; www.gazebocafenola. com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. Other options include salads, seafood poboys and burgers. No reservations. Lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

HOUSE OF BLUES — 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Try the pan-seared Voodoo Shrimp with rosemary cornbread. The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat.,

brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

THE MARKET CAFE — 1000 Decatur

St., 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Sandwich options include muffulettas, Philly steaks on po-boy bread and gyros in pita bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

SIBERIA — 2227 St. Claude Ave., 265-

8855 — This music clubs serves dishes like fish and chips, spicy hot wings, tacos and more. There are weekly specials and vegetarian and vegan options. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO — 626 Frenchmen St., 949-0696; www. snugjazz.com — Traditional Creole and Cajun fare pepper the menu along with newer creations such as the fish Marigny, topped with Gulf shrimp in a Creole cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

NEIGHBORHOOD BRAXTON’S RESTAURANT — 636

Franklin Ave., Gretna, 301-3166; www.braxtonsnola.com — Braxton’s serves a mix of salads, poboys, deli sandwiches and entrees. Start a meal with oysters Louise, featuring fried oysters on a bed of spinach and cheese. The seafood platter includes fried shrimp, oysters, catfish strips, french fries, potato salad and vegetables. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., late-night Fri.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

KATIE’S RESTAURANT — 3701 Iberville St., 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — Favorites at this Mid-City restaurant include the Cajun Cuban with roasted pork, grilled ham, cheese and pickles pressed on buttered bread. The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. There also are salads, burgers and Italian dishes. Reservations accepted. Lunch daily, Dinner Tue.Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ KOZ’S — 515 Harrison Ave., 4840841; 6215 Wilson St., Harahan, 7373933; www.kozcooks.com — Louisiana favorites such as seafood

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platters, muffulettas and more than 15 types of po-boys, ranging from hot sausage to cheeseburger, are available at Koz’s. The Will’s Chamber of Horrors sandwich features roast beef, ham, turkey, Swiss and American cheese, Italian dressing and hot mustard. . No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $ OLIVE BRANCH CAFE — 1995 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, 348-2008; 3700 Orleans Ave., 302-1220; 5145 Gen. de Gaulle Drive, 393-1107; www.olivebranchcafe.com — These cafes serve soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and entrees. Chicken and artichoke pasta is tossed with penne in garlic and olive oil. Shrimp Carnival features smoked sausage, shrimp, onion and peppers in roasted garlic cream sauce over pasta. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $$ RAJUN CAJUN CAFE — 5209 W.

Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 883-5513; www.rajuncajuncafe.com — The cafe serves soups, salads, po-boys, muffulettas, seafood plates and a few entree platters. Daily specials include items such as breaded pork chops on Wednesdays and seafood options on Friday. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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SLICE PIZZERIA — 1513 St. Charles Ave., 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., 897-4800 — You can buy pizza by the slice and add or subtract toppings as you choose. There are also a full coffee bar and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ THEO’S NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA — 4218 Magazine St., 894-8554;

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— 538 N. Hagen Ave., 482-3047 — Parkway serves juicy roast beef po-boys, hot sausage po-boys, fried seafood and more. No reservations. Kitchen open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

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erans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-3416; www.parranspoboy. com — Parran’s offers a long list of po-boys plus muffulettas, club sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, salads, fried seafood plates and Creole-Italian entrees. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

TRACEY’S — 2604 Magazine St.,

899-2054; www.traceysnola.com — The roast beef po-boy dripping with garlicky gravy is the highlight of a menu transplanted from the former Parasol’s to this Uptown bar. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $

SEAFOOD GRAND ISLE RESTAURANT — 575 Convention Center Blvd., 5208530; www.grandislerestaurant. com — Grand Isle offers seafood options from raw oysters to lobster St. Malo with combines Maine lobster, shrimp and mussels in seafood broth. Baked Gulf fish are served with compound chili butter, potatoes and a vegetable. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ JACK DEMPSEY’S — 738 Poland Ave., 943-9914 — The Jack Dempsey seafood platter serves a training-table feast of gumbo, shrimp, oysters, catfish, redfish and crawfish pies, plus two side items. Other dishes include broiled redfish and fried softshell crab. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat. and dinner Wed.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ LA COTE BRASSERIE — 700 Tchoupitoulas St., 613-2350; www. lacotebrasserie.com — This stylish restaurant in the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel serves an array of raw and cooked seafood. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ RED FISH GRILL — 115 Bourbon St.,

598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood creations dominate a menu peppered with favorites like hickory-grilled redfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

VILLAGE INN — 9201 Jefferson

Hwy., 737-4610 — Check into Village Inn for seasonal boiled seafood or raw oysters. Other options include fried seafood platters, poboys, pasta and pizza. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

SOUL FOOD BIG MOMMA’S CHICKEN AND WAFFLES — 5741 Crowder Blvd., 241-2548;

www.bigmommaschickenandwaffles.com — Big Mamma’s serves hearty combinations like the sixpiece, which includes a waffle and six fried wings served crispy or dipped in sauce. No reservations. Breakfast Sat.-Sun., Lunch daily, dinner Sun. Credit cards. $

STEAKHOUSE CRESCENT CITY STEAKS — 1001

N. Broad St., 821-3271; www. crescentcitysteaks.com — Order USDA prime beef dry-aged and hand-cut in house. There are porterhouse steaks large enough for two or three diners to share. Res-

ervations accepted. Lunch Tue.Fri. and Sun., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE —

Harrah’s Hotel, 525 Fulton St., 587-7099; 3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-3600; www.ruthschris.com — Ruth’s top-quality steaks are broiled in 1,800-degree ovens and arrive at the table sizzling. Reservations recommended. Fulton Street: Lunch and dinner daily. Veterans Memorial Boulevard: Lunch Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

TAPAS/SPANISH MIMI’S IN THE MARIGNY — 2601

Royal St., 872-9868 — Enjoy hot and cold tapas dishes ranging from grilled marinated artichokes to calamari. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

SANTA FE TAPAS — 1327 St. Charles

Ave., 304-9915 — The menu includes both tapas dishes and entrees. Seared jumbo scallops are served with mango and green tomato pico de gallo. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

VEGA TAPAS CAFE — 2051 Metarie

Road, 836-2007; www.vegatapascafe.com — Vega’s mix of hot and cold tapas dishes includes a salad of lump crabmeat on arugula with blood orange vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

VIETNAMESE AUGUST MOON — 3635 Prytania

St., 899-5129; www.moonnola. com — August Moon serves a mix of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine, including spring rolls and vegetarian options. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

DOSON NOODLE HOUSE — 135 N. Carrollton Ave., 309-7283 — This Mid-City eatery excels at vinegary chicken salad over shredded cabbage, bowls of steaming pho and thick spring rolls. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $$ PHO HOA RESTAURANT — 1308

Manhattan Blvd., 302-2094 — Pho Hoa serves staple Vietnamese dishes including beef broth soups, vermicelli bowls, rice dishes and banh mi sandwiches. Bo kho is a popular beef stew. Appetizers include fried egg rols, crab rangoons and rice paper spring rolls. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and early dinner daily. Credit cards. $

PHO NOLA — 3320 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, 941-7690; www.pho-nola.com — Pho NOLA serves spring rolls and egg rolls, noodle soups, rice and vermicelli dishes and po-boys. Beverages include boba teas, milk teas, coffee drinks and smoothies. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $

PHO TAU BAY RESTAURANT — 113 Westbank Expwy., Suite C, Gretna, 368-9846 — You’ll find classic Vietnamese beef broth and noodle soups, vermicelli dishes, seafood soups, shrimp spring rolls with peanut sauce and more. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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LOST/FOUND PETS 20 YEAR OLD YORKIE

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PET ADOPTIONS

KOJAK

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Toto deserves a loving homeb est in a home w/ no kids housebroken &obeys commands. good watch dog contact Traci- tbkestler@cox.net 504-975-5971

Boris, a 10 year old retired NOPD Belgian malinois, deserves a wonderful place to live out his retirement. Meet Boris and other wonderful Animal Helper rescues at the Kenner PETCO, 3500 Williams Blvd. on Saturday, July 16th between 11 AM and 2 PM. Photo courtesy of Zoeica Images.

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solid white 4yr old female cat , very loving and talkative spayed ,shots ,rescue 504 462-1968 SFS Cat Adoptions has a large variety of sweet beautiful rescues that need good indoor homes-Siamese , Russian blues, etc all cats are spayed /neutered and vacs. 504 462-1968

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835 Royal St. 374.5K Great location, secluded hideaway! Spac 2 br, 2 marble tile baths. Small rear balc overlooking garden.

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9012 Rosecrest Lane Newly renovated brick home, 1420 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, 2 bath, hardwood floors through out, appliances included, covered carport, large 62x120 lot w/open backyard & additional shed. 5 min. from Mathews & St. Rita.

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CORPORATE RENTALS 1103 ROYAL UNIT A

1 bedroom, 1 bath, cen a/h, Jacuzzi tub, w/d, water incl. Furnished or unfurnished. $1500/mo. Avail June 1. Call for appt, 504-952-3131.

NEW ORLEANS RIVERFRONT 2 BR, 2.5 BA. Furnished, healthclub, pool, parking. All util incl, wifi. Min 1 mth. $125/day. 781-608-6115.

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BROADMOOR 3626 Upperline

Upr dplx, 3 br, 1.5 ba, wd flrs, cei fans, furn kit, w/d, off st pkg. Nice area. $1200/mo. Louis, 874-3195.

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JEFFERSON HOUSE - NEAR OCHSER

511 LaBarre Rd. 3 BR, 2 BA, cent a/h, water pd, fenced yd. $1300. Lse & dep. 504-913-6999, 259-6999

METAIRIE 2805 Wytchwood Dr.

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4228 ORLEANS AVE.

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DOWNTOWN Living room, 1 BR, kitchen, tile bath. No pets. $500/mo. Call 504-494-0970.

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1 bedroom, 1 bath, cen a/h, Jacuzzi tub, w/d, water incl. Furnished or unfurnished. $1500/mo. Avail June 1. Call for appt, 504-952-3131.

IRISH CHANNEL 1/2 BLOCK TO MAGAZINE

1 BR $695/mo. 2 BR, $900/mo (2 BR includes utilities), hardwood/carpet floors. . 504-202-0381, 738-2492.

Completely renov, 1/2 dbl, 1BR, 1BA, hdwd flrs, new appls, ceil fans, wtr pd. $650/mo+dep. Call 504-899-5544

3234-B Banks St.

1b/1b Upper Rr apt. Renov. Ceil fans/ new carp. all new appl. balcony, cen a/h. Util Incl. $890/m+ dep. 504908-7334

4322 HAMILTON

2BR/1BA lower, 1000 + sf, hdwd flrs, furn kit, w/d, porch, fen yd, off st pkg, no smokers, pet negot. $900/mo + dep. 488-2969 1 efficiency $800; One 1 bdrm. $850. On red streetcar line. Both include water. Call 504-782-6564

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Deluxe furn 2 Br, w/10x12 luxury ba, cent. air, wd & tile floors, ceil fans, mini blinds, yd, screen prch, w/d, 5300 Freret at Valmont. $1200$1400/mo incl. gas/wtr 504-8993668

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6230 Annunciation, 3 BR, 2 BA, furn kit, cen a/h, w/d, off st prkg, $1950, lease. Call 621-7795

1 Blk to St. Charles

1711 2nd St. Lrg 1b/1b, dish washer, w/d onsite, cent AC, marble mantels, patio $850/mo 895-4726 or 261-7611

1205 ST CHARLES/$1075

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GARDEN DISTRICT CONDO

Adorable gated condo. 1 bd/1ba. O/S pkng, stainless appliances & granite. Garden District Patrol. $900 including utilities. Call (504) 432-1034.

8401 WILLOW ST

1510 CARONDELET 1 block to St. Charles

1300sf, 2 or 3br, 1ba, furn kit, laun, c-a/h, hdwd flrs, ceil fans, Offst pkg. $1200 • wtr pd. 504-865-9964

1729 1/2 ROBERT ST

5419 STORY ST. 3 br, 2 ba duplex. Cen a/h, unfurn w/all appl inc m’wave & w/d. Close to univ & hosp. On bus line. Lg fncd bkyd. Safe n’hood, sec sys. $1350/mo. 289-5110.

2 Eff apts. Lower $625 tenant pays elec. Upper $700 incl util, w/d on site 1-888-239-6566 or mballier@ yahoo.com Studio apt, 2 rms, tile ba, effc kit, patio, wd flrs, fpl, bkcse, a/c unit/heat, security. $700/mo. 866-8118

2105 FERN ST

2 br, 1 ba, cen a/h, w/d, d/w, wd flrs, hi ceil, sec sys, patio. No dogs. Great n’hood. $950. 985-246-0012.

579 S CARROLLTON

By St. Charles, Large Studio. $850/ mo utilities paid. 504-913-6999, 504259-6999

4129 VENDOME PLACE

Beautifully renovated spacious home. 3/4 br, 3 BA, kit w/ ss appl. w/d, cen a/h, lg yard, small gar. $2500/mo. $1500 dep. 504-621-9337

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1327 FRENCHMAN ST.

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2 story, 3 BR upstairs, 2 half BA, 1 full BA. Formal dining. Washer, dryer, backyard. $1200. 504-301-7239

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$750

1514 Euterpe

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927 DAUPHINE STREET $1,895,000 An excellent example of an early creole cottage set in a serene compound. Beautiful courtyard with mature plantings in a classic partere garden. Property consists of the main house, 4 income producing apartments and a large bonus space-- office, workshop, gym, etc. Parking for multiple cars. Great location.

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3 Br, 2.5 Ba. Approx 1800 sq ft. Lg fenced yard. Small pet OK $1200/mo plus deposits.. 504-442-0618

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