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NEWS: Baton Rouge hiking state tax … uh… fees >> 7

PULLOUTS: Gambit’s Pets; and our 2015 guide to Louisiana Fairs & Festivals

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CONTENTS

STAFF Publisher | MARGO DUBOS Associate Publisher | JEANNE EXNICIOS FOSTER Administrative Director | MARK KARCHER

March 10, 2015

Volume 36

Number 10

EAT + DRINK Review ...................................................................... 27 Pelican Bay Fork + Center ........................................................... 27 All the news that’s fit to eat — and drink 3-Course Interview .............................................29 Kayti Williams of the St. Roch Market Drinks ........................................................................30 Beer Buzz and Wine of the Week Last Bites ..................................................................31 5 in Five, Plate Dates and Off the Menu

SARAH BAIRD, D. ERIC BOOKHARDT, RED COTTON, ALEJANDRO DE LOS RIOS, KEN KORMAN, BRENDA MAITLAND, NORA MCGUNNIGLE, NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS Contributing Photographer | CHERYL GERBER

Interns | ELIZABETH MEYER, EMMA DISCHER

PRODUCTION Production Director | DORA SISON Web & Classifieds Designer | MARIA BOUÉ Senior Graphic Designer | LYN VICKNAIR Graphic Designers | PAIGE HINRICHS,

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT

JULIET MEEKS, DAVID KROLL, JASON WHITTAKER Pre-Press Coordinator | KATHRYN BRADY

DISPLAY ADVERTISING fax: 483-3159 | displayadv@gambitweekly.com Advertising Director | SANDY STEIN BRONDUM 483-3150 [sandys@gambitweekly.com] Sales Administrator | MICHELE SLONSKI 483-3140 [micheles@gambitweekly.com] Sales Coordinator | CHRISTIN GREEN 483-3138 [christing@gambitweekly.com] Sales Assistant | SHANNON TAYLOR 483-3141 [shannont@gambitweekly.com] Senior Sales Representative | JILL GIEGER 483-3131 [ jillg@gambitweekly.com] Sales Representatives

MERCI BUKU What’s up this year at the BUKU Music + Art Project BY ALEX WOODWARD | 39

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483-3142 [lindal@gambitweekly.com] BRANDIN DUBOS

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Marketing & Events Coordinator | ANNIE BIRNEY Intern | JADE DUPLESSIS

ON THE COVER Sleeping With Strangers .................................... 17 New Orleans’ uneasy relationship with Airbnb, the short-term rental service

7 IN SEVEN Seven Things to Do This Week........................... 5 Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, Elvis Costello, Screaming Females and more

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BUSINESS Billing Inquiries 483-3135 Controller | JULIE REIPRISH Assistant Controller | MAUREEN TREGRE Credit Officer | MJ AVILES

NEWS + VIEWS News.............................................................................7 The state is set to raise “fees” — just don’t call them taxes Y@Speak + N.O. Comment .....................................7 Overheard in New Orleans’ social media world C’est What? ...............................................................8 Gambit’s Web poll

Scuttlebutt................................................................8 From their lips to your ears Bouquets & Brickbats .........................................10 This week’s heroes and zeroes Commentary............................................................12 Gov. Bobby Jindal antagonizes his old ally: the business lobby Blake Pontchartrain.............................................13 The N.O. It All Clancy DuBos...........................................................15 One to watch: the lieutenant governor’s race

SHOPPING + LIFESTYLE Gambit’s Pets............................................. PULLOUT Local animal shelters; shopping for your pet; and more What’s In Store ......................................................25 Dr. Kelly Burkenstock

2015 Guide to Louisiana Fairs & Festivals........................................ PULLOUT Day trips, fests close to home and odd celebrations Interview: Penn Jillette ......................................41 The loquacious half of Penn & Teller talks magic — and Bullshit! Music .........................................................................45 PREVIEW: Hundred Waters Film.............................................................................48 REVIEW: Timbuktu Art ................................................................................51 REVIEW: Palimpsest Stage..........................................................................54 REVIEW: The Elm Theatre’s One-Act Festival Events ....................................................................... 57 PREVIEW: Sacred Music Festival PREVIEW: St. Patrick’s Day events Crossword + Sudoku ...........................................70

CLASSIFIEDS Market Place ............................................................61 Employment ...........................................................62 Legal Notices..........................................................64 Real Estate ..............................................................65 Picture Perfect Properties................................66 Home + Garden ...................................................... 68 Mind + Body + Fitness ..........................................69 March Merriment ...................................................71

OPERATIONS & EVENTS Operations & Events Director | LAURA CARROLL Operations Assistant | KELLAN DUNIGAN

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COVER DESIGN BY Dora Sison COVER PHOTO BY Jeanne Exnicios Foster

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Thu. March 12 | Is Wise Up Ghost — 2013’s funk-strapped Blue Note confab with The Roots — Elvis Costello’s final word? If so, consider this solo “Detour,” which winds through the Southern states before heading home to the U.K., a postscript ellipsis. At 9 p.m. at Civic Theatre.

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Buku Music + Art Project | TV on the Radio

(pictured), which released the album Seeds in November, headlines a festival featuring A$AP Rocky, Ghostface Killah, Bassnectar, Pell, Boosie Badazz, Run the Jewels, Portugal. The Man, Big Freedia and many others. PAGE 39.

Charlie Wilson

Sat. March 14 | Veteran soul and R&B singer and Gap Band leader Charlie Wilson’s solo renaissance has propelled him to the top of the contemporary R&B charts. He’s on tour following the January release of Forever Charlie. Kem and Joe open at 8 p.m. at Smoothie King Center.

Screaming Females

Thu. March 12 | National Public Radio records an episode of its weekly current events quiz show featuring host Peter Sagal, celebrity panelists Paula Poundstone, Roy Blount Jr. and Amy Dickinson and “Not My Job” guest Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews. At 7:30 p.m. at Saenger Theatre.

Sun. March 15 | Flipping through the LPs at Sisters in Christ, Bryan Funck’s new record store inside Gasa Gasa, is like a Cover Flow rendering of his concert listings at www. noladiy.org. Occasionally those covers come to life, as in this onstage/in-store matinee by New Brunswick, New Jersey, shredders Screaming Females. Downtown Boys and High open at 2 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day parades

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Fri.-Sun. March 13-15 | St. Patrick’s Day festivities begin this weekend with parades in the French Quarter on Friday, in the Irish Chanel on Saturday and on Metairie Road on Sunday. See page 57 for more details on St. Patrick’s Day events.

Sun. March 15 | Mardi Gras Indian tribes gather at A.L. Davis Park for the traditional Super Sunday parade, which departs at 1 p.m., circles the neighborhood and returns to the park. There is music by Hot 8 and Stooges brass bands, Big Al Carson, DJ Jubilee and others. Festivities begin at 11 a.m.

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S C U T T L EB U T T 8 C ’ ES T W H AT ? 8 B O U Q U E T S & B RI C K S 10 C O M M EN TA RY 12 B L A K E P O N TC H A RT R A IN 13 C L A N C Y D U B O S 15

knowledge is power New Orleans’ week in Twitter

Increasing state tax … uh … fees

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I want to thank the New Orleans Saints organization, all my coaches, my teammates and the Who Dat Nation for an amazing adventure

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Balancing the state budget while staying ‘revenue neutral’ is all a matter of semantics.

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Pierre Thomas was a hero on the order of a giant flying turtle who is friend to all children.

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out of pocket after all. Instead, the money would come from a fund, possibly supported by a cigarette tax or another revenue source, and given to colleges and universities. Even the phrase “excellence fees” was dropped; now it’s the SAVE program, or “State Adjustment for Valuable Education.” It’s still unknown exactly how the related tax credits will play out, but for now the plan is to give them to colleges and universities, rather than parents and students. In addition to the higher-ed fees and the cigarette tax, at least eight state departments and agencies have proposed $74 million worth of new and increased fees. The administration argues that inflation and growth have slowly jacked up the cost of doing business, and thus the increases are needed to keep pace. If lawmakers go along with Jindal’s plan, businesses and individuals will be asked to pay more for tax installment agreements, vehicle title certificates, medical window tints, storage facility licenses, ferry toll fares, billboard permits, environmental document processing, pipeline fees and penalties on late tax payments, among other government-regulated services and functions. There likely will be many more ideas brought to the table, as budget shortfalls need to be filled across state government. New fines and penalties will crop up as well, such as legislation already introduced to double littering fines in order to pay down law enforcement retirement debts. Then there are indirect tax increases, which the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) is warning about, in relation to the administration’s plan to repeal the refundable part of the inventory tax credit. LABI believes the move would increase the money more than 10,000 businesses spend on tax payments to local governments — somewhere between $377 million and $462 million. Backing up Team Jindal is Grover Norquist, whose anti-tax Americans for Tax Reform has deemed the governor’s plan not a tax. PAGE 8

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N.O. COMMENT What you had to say on BestofNewOrleans.com this week

Last week’s news item, “City Council creates pedestrian/bike safety committee,” drew the following comment, which was posted only two days before a bicyclist was struck by a car and killed as he crossed Canal Street in Mid-City — just blocks from the Lafitte Corridor Greenway.

“I hope they can be proactive in keeping bike and pedestrian safety in mind while allowing new development along the Lafitte Corridor Greenway. CVS has no access for bike entry in their plans for their new store along the corridor. Worrying about safety after it is all approved is more costly and just plain dumb!” — romero

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all it a tax or a fee, a penalty or a fine. By any name, increasing one or more of those things means individuals and businesses will pay more to the state next year. They’re all on the table when lawmakers convene April 13 for what promises to be a legal and political vortex that blurs all lines, and quite possibly could suck hundreds of millions of dollars in additional payments from you and yours. Creative wordplay has always been a hallmark of Louisiana politics. This year it’s an art form, and definitions are important: • A tax is a charge levied by government on goods and services in order to raise money. • A fee is a similar charge, but in Louisiana fees can be imposed only to the extent that they recoup the cost of what actually is provided to the payer. • Fines and penalties are monetary punishments for legal or policy infractions. Gov. Bobby Jindal has said he will not approve any new taxes or tax increases this session, unless they are offset by reductions elsewhere in the budget, thus making them “revenue neutral.” The governor is willing to approve fee increases, as long as they fit the definition above and aren’t taxes in disguise. He has a record of supporting fines and penalties, too. They all will be needed — along with cuts — to fill a $1.6 billion budget hole. Jindal’s anti-tax philosophy can lead to some circuitous turns of logic, as evidenced by his original fee-tax-refund plan for higher education. On Feb. 27, the administration proposed up to $100 million in new “excellence fees” to be charged by public universities and colleges. Those fees, which were to be paid by students or their parents, would have been offset by a new tax refund for those who pay the fees. The refunds, in turn, would have been bankrolled by an increase in the state’s cigarette tax. The plan proved to be very fluid. Five days after it initially was presented to lawmakers, and in the wake of harsh criticism, the administration told higher education officials that parents and students would not be forced to pay the proposed fees

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Still, the inventory tax credit idea and proposed fee increases will keep the business lobby very busy this session. LABI president Stephen Waguespack wasted no time calling the inventory tax credit change a tax hike. He said repealing the credit and leaving the inventory tax in place would “throw sand in the gears of our growing economy … and lower the number of jobs in Louisiana.” He added, “Repealing the inventory tax credit is bad policy and a tax increase we simply cannot afford.” If lawmakers want to circumvent Jindal’s opposition to tax increases, they have several options. They could pass a special veto-proof resolution to temporarily suspend tax exemptions for one year. They also could override Jindal’s inevitable veto of any tax hikes, but overrides are very rare. Finally, they could get creative — like passing a multi-year tax package that offers revenue from tax increases only in the first few years, and then presents the balancing mechanisms to make them neutral in future years, when, one hopes, state government will be in better shape. The real answer, though, would be a structural change to the budgeting process and to Louisiana’s tax code to address a structural problem. That likely will have to wait until the next governor is sworn in. For now, the administration and lawmakers need political will — because there is not enough money unless they increase taxes, fees, fines or penalties. Rejecting out of hand any revenue measure, by any name, would be irresponsible. Playing word games with the same would be dishonest. Such is the vortex lawmakers will enter on April 13 — a mere five months before most of them have to qualify for re-election.

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In May, New Orleanians will vote on whether to create a 25-year, 2.5-mill tax to fund the New Orleans Public Library system. What do you think?

SCUTTLEBUTT Quotes of the week

Dealing with reporters edition

“It’s too bad that’s the way it is, but that’s the way it is.” — David Lane, president of the evangelical group American Renewal Project, establishing his group’s rules for a South Carolina speech by Gov. Bobby Jindal: “News reporters aren’t allowed to attend unless they can agree with the candidate on which quotes to report.” It was unclear if Jindal had signed on to the policy when it was first written about in The Greenville News, but a spokesperson for the governor’s office said journalists were free to report whatever they liked, and the appearance was opened to reporters. “We’re on this like a hobo on a ham sandwich.” — State Treasurer John Kennedy to FOX 8 reporter Lee Zurik, referencing a questionable film tax credit deal received by the company Horizon Entertainment.

More green for green

Residential parking permit prices to increase

New Orleanians who pay to park on streets with green “residential parking” signs likely will pay more than six times the current permit fee — and soon. The current annual residential parking fee is $15. According to proposed plans from the city’s Department of Public Works, people under age 65 will have to pay $40 for an application fee, plus $60 for the annual permit. Students and people over age 65 will pay $40 a year. According to Public Works Director Col. Mark Jernigan, who presented the rate hike to the City Council’s Public Works Committee March 3, the department’s Parking Division has been operating at a deficit. Jernigan said the program requires $1 million a year and 20 parking officers (it currently has nine) to fully enforce the city’s 17 residential parking zones. The residential parking program — which was founded before the 1984 World’s Fair to give residents parking priority — will allow five permits per year per residence. To be eligible, applicants must have a valid Louisiana driver’s license; a copy of a lease, mortgage or tax bill; vehicle registration; and an Entergy or water bill for the address. Students must present a student ID. The plan also calls for replacing the signs.

NEWS VIEWS People will be able to register online and in the program’s new office at City Hall. Following the passage of an ordinance with the proposed rate hikes and changes, the new rules will go into effect within 30-60 days. — ALEX WOODWARD

Ridesharing getting closer in New Orleans? Council to consider TNCs

Tweets fly over Jindal portrait

Last month brought a donnybrook over a portrait of Gov. Bobby Jindal that hangs in the State Capitol. It started when political blogger Lamar White Jr. ran a photo of the painting, saying it was Jindal’s “official portrait,” and commenters began guffawing about the painting’s light skin tone — which was several shades lighter than Jindal’s actual skin color. It wasn’t the governor’s formal portrait, but a gift from a constituent, and Jindal chief of staff Kyle Plotkin made hay over the issue, calling it a “race-baiting tweet.” (Jindal showed a defter hand, joking, “You mean I’m not white?”) The issue was raised again last week by Jindal advisor Timmy Teepell, who tweeted a hip-hop flavored and obviously doctored image of a shirtless Jindal with the caption, “I’m hoping this becomes the new official portrait.” The image showed Jindal standing in front of a graffiti wall, flashing what looked like gang signs while covered in tattoos (a pelican, an alligator, a fleur-de-lis, “1803”), along with saggy pants revealing black boxers. The artist’s name was illegible. Asked who painted the portrait, Teepell tweeted, “I don’t know, but maybe @The_Gambit can run a twitter campaign to #findtheartist? Could be fun!” — KEVIN ALLMAN

College course

Lawmakers propose uniform sex crime reports on campus

State Sen. J.P. Morrell, D-New Orleans, requested a report last year to find out how Louisiana college campuses handle sexual assaults. That report from the state’s Board of Regents found there are no uniform policies among campuses for handling allegations, nor for how investigators and counselors handle cases. (For example, Title IX coordinators responsible for managing sexual misconduct policies often are school staffers who are merely handed the job, rather than having any background in sexual assault.) Morrell plans to introduce legislation this spring to create a uniform statewide policy on reporting and handling sexual assault cases on college campuses, as well as mandating anonymous campus “climate surveys” to identify assault issues. The Sexual Assault Working Group held its first meeting last year,

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The New Orleans City Council’s Transportation and Airport Committee voted last week to move an ordinance to the general council that would allow ridesharing services like UberX to operate in the city. No date has been set for voting on the issue. The ordinance would create a new class of for-hire vehicles called “Transportation Network Companies” (TNCs). It also proposes a formal registry of drivers, a fee of $15,000 a year per permit, and a mileage fee of 50 cents per pickup paid to the city. It would require drivers to have a Louisiana driver’s license and undergo the same background checks and drug tests as cab drivers. District A Councilwoman Susan Guidry said these, combined with other regulations, would protect consumers and help the city control the expansion of ridesharing. The debate on the floor of the nearly three-hour meeting March 5 was another step for the council as it considers making exceptions to its regulations for app-based services like San Francisco’s Uber. Outside New Orleans City Hall, Uber set up a tent and passed out donuts, coffee and Uber T-shirts to passersby and supporters. More than 30 would-be UberX drivers filled out public comment cards to advocate for the adoption of the ordinance. Members of the taxi lobby were there as well, with most acknowledging that UberX likely will become reality, but urging the committee to level the playing field for cab companies by loosening regulations. Concerns included whether app-based ridesharing would provide its own insurance, along with whether the inclusion of these services would put too many for-hire vehicles on the road, were among the chief concerns raised by members of the taxi lobby and other opponents of the ordinance. Councilman-At-Large Jason Williams said he was unhappy with the way both sides have been pitted against each other. “I don’t think either side wants the other to be shackled,” he said. — JEANIE RIESS

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NEWS VIEWS BOUQUETS + brickbats ™ heroes + zeroes Bivian “Sonny” Lee III,

president of Son of a Saint, was named one of the 2015 Ten Outstanding Young Americans by the United States Junior Chamber. The award recognizes people under age 40 who promote “service to humanity.” Lee is the son of the late New Orleans Saints cornerback Bivian Lee, and the organization offers mentorship and education to fatherless young men.

The Louisiana Children’s Museum

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is one of two finalists in Louisiana among 30 national finalists for the 2015 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Terrebonne Parish Library System also is a finalist. The New Orleans-based children’s museum opened in 1986.

March of Dimes Louisiana

awarded the Daughters of Charity Foundation of New Orleans a grant to expand Daughters of Charity Services of New Orleans’ (DCSNO) Centering Pregnancy program in eastern New Orleans and Gentilly. DCSNO currently uses the program at its Mid-City health center. Centering Pregnancy offers prenatal care, education and group support as well as one-on-one services.

Wilton Joiner,

an investigator with the New Orleans Taxicab Bureau, was found guilty of simple battery in New Orleans Municipal Court March 3. Joiner assaulted tour guide Wendy Bosma in 2013 when Joiner accused her of violating a distance requirement to remain 50 feet from other groups. Judge Joseph Landry gave Joiner a suspended 90-day jail sentence and ordered him to pay a $100 fine.

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followed by another with the Board of Regents March 4. “Right now sexual assault and domestic violence are these hot-button issues,” Morrell told the board. “I want you all to be empowered with this issue going forward. You’re the only ‘heavy’ that can ensure campuses are going forward.” “Overall, campus culture needs to change,” said state Rep. Helena Moreno, D-New Orleans. “It is our responsibility to make sure that if there is a responsible party, they’re held responsible, and if there’s a victim, he or she is treated fairly.” Morrell also said colleges need to be more proactive to inform students what “consent” means. “When you inform them of the criminal implications of doing things, that tends to mostly get through,” Morrell said. — ALEX WOODWARD

The Walker conspiracy

Advocate commenters suspicious of headline

Pity the poor Florida Parishes headline writer at The Advocate who ran afoul of our hyperpartisan political world last week when he or she topped an everyday police blotter story from Walker, Louisiana with the innocuous headline “Search of Walker Home Finds About $10,000 in Illegal Drugs.” When the story appeared on Yahoo! News, readers who weren’t familiar with Walker, Louisiana (just outside The Advocate headquarters in Baton Rouge), jumped to the conclusion that the paper must be trying to smear Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker — though nothing in the story mentioned the governor. “This is such a poor attempt at defamation it should be prosecuted!” was one of the milder comments, while many others were more agitated, if not downright furious, like the man who called it “Piss poor media propaganda to satisfy the monarch in chief’s anti everyone else, racist plan!!!!!!!!!!” The paper finally waded in to the comments, saying gently, “Folks, Sorry for the confusion. This is a local crime story with a local headline written for our south Louisiana audience. The headline has been clarified to a ‘home in Walker.’ In no way does the story imply any connection to Scott Walker. And the headline should be clear now.” That didn’t quell the controversy, of course; some still smelled conspiracy. Still, drug busts in other small Louisiana towns could have made things far worse. One can only imagine the furor over “Search of Clinton Home Finds About $10,000 in Illegal Drugs” or “Search of Bush Home Finds About $10,000 in Illegal Drugs.” — KEVIN ALLMAN

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COMMENTARY

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Spreading the pain

ov. Bobby Jindal must be wishing the state budget had one more year to go before some hard decisions had to be made. By that time, he’d be out of office (and probably out of the state), while his successor and state lawmakers would be trying to pick up the pieces after years of structural budget deficits. As it is, the governor’s proposed budget for 2015-2016 — which attempts to close a $1.6 billion gap created mostly by Jindal’s fiscal policies — pleases no one. Not college students, who face significantly higher “fees” and the possibility of some state schools closing. Not sick people, who have less access to health care because Jindal refused to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act — and now more public hospitals and clinics may close. Not the film industry, which is issuing grave warnings at any talk of curtailing the state’s lucrative tax credits. Not even smokers; Jindal vetoed the renewal of a four-cent cigarette tax in 2011 but now seems OK with higher cigarette taxes. Oddly, the unhappiest group of all is one Jindal has spent his tenure assiduously courting: business and industry. Among Jindal’s proposals is a change to the state’s refundable tax credit program by making credits non-refundable when they exceed a company’s state tax liability. If adopted as proposed, the change

Stephen Waguespack, president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry and a former chief of staff to Gov. Bobby Jindal, came out swinging last week against Jindal’s budget plan.

Naturally, business organizations are howling, especially the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), whose president, Stephen Waguespack, was once Jindal’s chief of staff. LABI rightly calls it a new tax and has vowed to fight it. So have the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association and the National Federation of

The unhappiest group of all is one Jindal has spent his tenure assiduously courting: business and industry. would raise more than $500 million. Refundable tax credits are actual payments from the state treasury to qualifying taxpayers, mostly businesses — often for payment of local taxes. Currently, if a company’s tax credit exceeds the state tax owed by that company, the company gets back more from the state than it owes the state. Jindal proposes to limit the amount of the refund to what a company owes the state, even if it paid more than that in qualifying local taxes. The majority of the affected credits involves local inventory taxes. Jindal proposes using the money generated to help pay for higher education and health care, and his spokesman, Mike Reed, insists that all this is not a new tax. That is quite a stretch, because it sure will feel like a tax hike to affected businesses.

Independent Business, whose state director, Dawn Starns, characterized Jindal’s proposal as a “$377 million tax increase.” So much for the governor’s vaunted “tax virginity.” Team Jindal will have a tough time spinning this one when the criticism comes from folks who used to be his staunchest allies. The truth is that Jindal inherited a $1.1 billion surplus in 2008, quickly squandered it, then drove up a $1.6 billion deficit during the next six years. He used non-recurring sources of money — some of which never materialized — to prop up sagging budgets, and now it’s time to pay the piper. As he prepares to run for president, Bobby Jindal will have to answer to potential voters for two fiscal sins: turning the state’s ledger from black ink to red ink and raising taxes.

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With the recent controversy surrounding the Benson succession, I got to thinking about the statue of Tom Benson outside the Superdome. What’s the story behind putting his statue there? Who paid for it, and is it on state land or private property? Curious Jack

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While the drama behind who will control Tom Benson’s sports empire has played out in the news over the past few weeks, photos show the family was all smiles Sept. 2, 2014, as the statue of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans owner was unveiled near the Superdome. In one photo from that day, Benson is seated in a wheelchair near the statue, holding two thumbs up in approval. His wife Gayle is on one side of him (flanked by Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Gov. Bobby Jindal and Mayor Mitch Landrieu); on the other side are his daughter Renee and grandchildren Rita and Ryan, who are now embroiled in a bitter court case to overturn Tom Benson’s recently stated wishes that his wife control those businesses upon his death. Greg Bensel, senior vice president for communications and broadcasting for the Saints and Pelicans, did not give a cost for the 13.5-foot-tall bronze statue, but said it was “independently and privately funded by friends of Tom Benson.” The statue sits on land owned by the state, Bensel said, and its placement overlooking Champions Square was approved by Jindal (through the efforts of Ron Forman, chairman of the Louisiana Stadium & Exposition District, and Doug Thornton, executive vice president of SMG, the company that runs the Superdome). “The location was selected as an area that would be suited for fans to visit the statue as they visited the Superdome and

Champions Square to enjoy the statue and learn the importance of a man that has helped shape the history of sports, plus the future of sports in our city,” Bensel said, adding that Gayle Benson played a key role in the process. The sculptor is Brian Hanlon, a New Jersey native with a history of creating lifesized tributes to Louisiana sports figures. Hanlon was the artist for the 20-foot-high statue of Shaquille O’Neal, which was unveiled in 2011 at Louisiana State University’s basketball practice facility in Baton Rouge. One year later, Hanlon and his company were commissioned to create the statue of former New Orleans Saint Steve Gleason that now sits outside the Superdome. The statue depicting Gleason blocking an Atlanta Falcons punt in 2006 during the first game played in the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina was unveiled at an emotional ceremony in July 2012. It came about a year after Gleason revealed publicly that he had ALS, a neurodegenerative disease. As for the Benson statue, Hanlon told Gambit the planning and design process was “cathartic and genuine.” “At the time, there was discussion about how would we keep it privately funded, seek the approval of the state to put it on the land by the Superdome and yet keep it discreet,” he said. “In addition, it was discussed whether or not to wait until [Benson’s] passing, but many of the folks we spoke with, including his wife Gayle, decided to forego that thought and proceed so he can see it himself.” The statue features a 4-foot-tall granite base inscribed with a tribute to Benson. The base weighs five tons, while the sculpture itself weighs 1,500 pounds. “I’m very proud of the artwork around the Superdome,” Hanlon said. “I’m honored to have met the Gleasons and the Bensons and call them my friends. In my estimation, the Saints organization reflects a culture created by their owner — steadfast and devoted to the people of New Orleans.”

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Lt. Gov. race also one to watch aces for governor inevitably overshadow everything else on the ballot, but this year the contest for lieutenant governor should have no trouble holding voters’ attention. The four leading potential candidates will provide plenty of fireworks as the campaign heats up. Like the race for governor, this one has three Republicans and one Democrat — but the similarities end there. In terms of personalities, the major candidates for governor are a pack of Caspar Milquetoasts compared to the guys who seek the state’s official No. 2 spot. Here’s a closer look, in alphabetical order: • State Sen. Elbert Guillory is a 70-year-old African-American Republican from Opelousas, the first black Republican in the state Senate since Reconstruction. An attorney, Guillory switched from Republican to Democrat to win a seat in the House of Representatives in 2007. He won his state Senate seat as a

white and black voters in his city, but a statewide race in a state that is trending decidedly Republican — particularly with another black candidate on the ballot — will test his crossover appeal. Holden is very engaging in person, but he needs to step up his fundraising efforts. • Former Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser, a 56-yearold Republican, was south Louisiana’s face of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill thanks to his numerous appearances on cable news channels during that disaster. In many respects, he eclipsed Gov. Bobby Jindal during that crisis. The plainspoken, often emotional Nungesser became a folk hero as a result of his criticisms of the feds’ handling of that disaster, and he narrowly lost a hardfought 2011 race for lieutenant governor to incumbent Jay Dardenne, who is running for governor this year. Nungesser took the 2011 loss in stride and is back with equal fervor this time,

The candidates for governor are a pack of Caspar Milquetoasts compared to these guys. with lots of money in his campaign war chest. He ran well in south Louisiana in 2011, but this time he will have a major opponent from neighboring Jefferson Parish. • Jefferson Parish President John Young, the third Republican in the race, is a former prosecutor and parish council member who has campaigned and governed as a reformer often at odds with the courthouse gang. He is in his first full term as parish president, so Young is not term-limited. Like Nungesser, the 57-year-old Young has a large war chest and has been traversing the state to build his brand and his political base. His online ad (www.johnyoungla.com) is titled “A Stronger Louisiana,” and the voiceover touts Young’s prosecutorial and reformer credentials while promising he will expand economic development, tourism and coastal protection. Although his home parish of Jefferson is much larger than Nungesser’s Plaquemines, Young is not as well known statewide as Nungesser. Those two likely will lock horns early and often as the race heats up. Ditto for Guillory and Holden. Given such strong personalities, this race will definitely be one to watch.

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Democrat in a special election in 2009. A conservative whom legislative Democrats considered a bit of a loose cannon, the outspoken Guillory switched back to the GOP in 2013 and became even more of a firebrand. He was the loudest black voice against Mary Landrieu’s re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2014 and got quite a bit of national attention for his efforts. His video announcement for lieutenant governor appears over strains of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” on his website (www.elbertguillory.com), where he also sings the praises of family values, the Second Amendment and other conservative themes. • Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden, the lone Democrat in the race so far, is the capital city’s first black mayor. He is in his third term as mayor (a post that also makes him president of East Baton Rouge Parish) and is term-limited. A former state representative and state senator (and former journalist), the 62-year-old Holden won the Baton Rouge mayor’s office on his third try in 2004 with solid black support and significant crossover votes from whites, particularly Republicans. Holden gets high marks as mayor and remains generally popular among

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STRANGERS LIVING THE SPARE BEDROOM, FUTON, COUCH LIFE IN NEW ORLEANS BY KEVIN ALLMAN & ALEX WOODWARD

several levels: They take up apartments that otherwise would be rented by locals; they turn traditionally residential neighborhoods into tourist zones; and they leave hotel and motel rooms empty (and not paying occupancy taxes). New Orleans has hundreds of illegal short-term rentals advertised online, but the city traditionally has been lax about enforcing the law. Two years ago, Gambit discovered the city had not sent out a single enforcement letter during the latter half of 2012 — despite millions of dollars’ worth of high-profile shortterm rentals being advertised in the months before New Orleans hosted Super Bowl XLVII in 2013. Other places have reacted more definitively. Last week, Louisville, Kentucky, joined a number of other cities cracking down on short-term rentals; the city sent out letters to dozens of Airbnb operators, ordering them to cease operation immediately or begin paying fines of $500 or more. In San Francisco (where Airbnb is headquartered), a law went into effect last month requiring Airbnb hosts to file paperwork with the city planning commission, register their businesses with the city and pay a fee. Last July, the New Orleans City Council voted 6-0 to tighten regulations on unlicensed short-term rentals,

which City Council President Stacy Head said were “not paying their fair share of taxes and competing at an unfair advantage. … We’ve got to put together a way to regulate, at times restrict, and harness the dollars from them. This is the first step.” Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s aggressive welcoming campaign — the post-Hurricane Katrina city as a betterthan-ever tourism destination, from Super Bowl bids to the 2018 tricentennial — is all about bringing in tourism dollars, including taxes. District B City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell dubbed 2015 “the year of enforcement,” though enforcement has been a recurring theme throughout Landrieu’s tenure, from permit checks at bars to removing blighted properties. Cantrell and other city council members have pledged to enforce existing ordinances on “transient vacation rentals,” which are permitted through the Department of Safety & Permits. Some are dubious. “We don’t see any evidence the current laws are enforced,” says Bonnie Rabe, president of the bed and breakfast and guest house group Professional Innkeepers Association of New Orleans (PIANO). “If there are new laws, why should we think those are enforced?” Mavis Early, executive director of the Greater New Orleans Hotel & Lodging Association, which represents

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hether you like a traditional Southern canopy bed or don’t mind sleeping on an inflatable mattress on the floor, short-term rental services like Airbnb, HomeAway, VRBO and Couchsurfing promise to match you with the perfect place for your taste and your pocketbook. It’s a simple transaction: Local landlords (or, sometimes, renters) list a space in their house or apartment through a website. Travelers then rent those spaces directly, foregoing traditional hotels or bed-andbreakfasts (B&Bs). It’s a popular concept. Founded less than seven years ago, Airbnb now operates in 34,000 cities in more than 190 countries, according to statistics provided by the company. A visitor survey conducted by the University of New Orleans Hospitality Research Center last year found that approximately 100,000 visitors stayed in private homes in New Orleans in 2013 — and that 97.2 percent of them were here for pleasure rather than business. Proponents of short-term rental services praise how easy they are to use, how they give travelers a chance to see how residents of a city really live and their competitive cost (though many short-term rental properties can be just as pricey as traditional hotels). Detractors say services like Airbnb are unfair on

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many hotels in the New Orleans area, says hotels also want a “level playing field” if short-term rentals are allowed to enter the market. There are no measures regulating the density of Airbnbs in an area, while only one B&B can operate within a block. “(The legislation) claims to level the playing field, but really it just adds another level,” Rabe concurs, adding that many of her colleagues have flipped their B&Bs into Airbnbs. “We have not done a great job of enforcement in the city,” Cantrell admitted while addressing short-term rentals at the council’s Community Development Committee meeting in December. “We immediately have to look at how to enforce laws on the books ... and be realistic as to what is happening in neighborhoods, and make some decision as to how we regulate.” A map of legal short-term rentals on the city of New Orleans website shows several hundred traditional B&Bs — far less than on Airbnb, which offers an estimated 2,000 rentals, according to a January email from Head that was obtained by our newsgathering partner Uptown Messenger. Jonathan Harris, Head’s chief of staff, told Gambit the issue is off the front burner for now, citing other council business, but that Head understands that several groups — including the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Alliance for Neighborhood Prosperity and the Short-Term Rental Committee — “may be meeting to see if they can come to some consensus or agree on some sort of compromise solution, but she has not heard whether anything has been decided.” While the New Orleans City Council works on drafting a shortterm rental compromise, the mayor’s office is keeping mum, largely leaving it to the city’s legislative body. According to Landrieu press secretary Bradley Howard, the Landrieu administration is working with the City Council “and other stakeholders on the short-term rentals issue,” though Howard said there were no other updates. This week, we had writers look at short-term rentals from several perspectives. Missy Wilkinson is an Airbnb landlord; Anna Gaca lives next door to an Airbnb rental; and Alex Woodward frequently stays at Airbnb properties when he travels. Last, we sent Jeanie Riess to stay undercover at a couple of New Orleans Airbnb properties that struck us as interesting or unusual (though not inexpensive).

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I LIKE TO STAY IN AIRBNBS WHEN I TRAVEL

I LIVE NEXT DOOR TO AN AIRBNB

BY ALEX WOODWARD

BY ANNA GACA

properties as a familiar place in every vacationland you could imagine; Airbnb actually is that. In Mexico City, where there are hundreds of Airbnbs, a huge renovated apartment overlooking an art deco neighborhood ran me $70 a night. The hosts had painted the apartment in bright yellow, soft orange and cream and added mod furniture and new appliances. The windows opened to the smells of a pizza parlor downstairs. The hosts met me there with the keys and gave me the tour — enter this password for the Wi-Fi, turn this knob for hot water — and left. When it was time to leave, I handed over the keys and jumped into a cab headed for the airport. Closer to home, there are about 100 Airbnb listings in Lafayette. I stayed in a whimsical backyard apartment covered in elephant ears overlooking a fairy-light-covered patio — all for $60 per night. Downtown Lafayette was a three-minute bike ride away. The host met me at the gate and handed over the keys and a few sheets of paper with the house rules (along with a guide to local radio stations). The next day, I left the keys on the kitchen counter and drove home. With each reservation, I’ve spent maybe five minutes “connecting” with my hosts, who have all been lovely, gracious people. That “connection” then goes online — first, confirming reservations and receiving directions, then in the reviews. Hosts also review guests. Most reviews read like the overly generous, exclamation-pointed comments you leave on eBay. “We had a great time! You are a wonderful host! We can’t wait to come back!” “A great guest! Clean and quiet! We’d love to have you again!” That’s the business, the Yelpification of our day-to-day exchanges. Airbnb insists on reviews. Those reviews encourage guests to visit — a review with a specific note about a host’s brand of towels, for instance, may compel a guest to choose one Airbnb listing over another, or over a hotel. And I don’t always want to stay in a hotel.

hen I moved into my latest Bywater half-shotgun rental, there was a problem with the doorbell. Pressing the button next to my door sounded the bell inside my neighbor’s house, and vice versa. I discovered this about a week after moving in, when I answered the door and found puzzled foreign tourists on the opposite side of the porch. They were my neighbor’s latest pair of weekend Airbnb guests. A new duo or trio appears almost every weekend. I was completely unsurprised. At my last place, the neighbors rented through Airbnb during their frequent trips out of town. The neighbors on the other side had a charmingly renovated Airstream trailer parked in the yard to accommodate guests. Lots of people in New Orleans have a side hustle, and increasingly it’s part-time landlord (or sublessor) and guesthouse manager. The accommodations my current neighbor offers are basic: a tiny cottage in the backyard, essentially a garden shed with an air conditioning unit and a tiny porch. Guests go into the main house for the bathroom and kitchen. It’s inexpensive, so the visitors are a young crowd, the sort of budget road-trippers or world travelers you’d expect to find in a hostel. For the most part they keep to themselves. Despite many reasons it could bother me, the constant stream of visitors doesn’t. It’s a little odd to have strangers around all the time, but I can relate to young travelers. Potential issues of regulation and tax evasion seem more like my neighbor’s problem than mine. As New Orleans apartment hardships go, I prefer tourists to roaches, leaky ceilings and Cox installation. Would I feel differently if I owned my home, rather than renting? Probably. And there are drawbacks, most obviously the impossibility of securing a shared backyard to which guests need 24-hour access. If I had allergies or small children, I wouldn’t be so unfazed about opening my back door and seeing strangers playing with their dog. When visitors park cars stuffed with road trip gear on the street, I worry the block could become a easy target for theft. While there’ve been no problems so far, no one is insuring me against the risk of a destructive or violent guest showing up practically at my door. If an issue arose, there’s no regulatory board to approach. I can’t imagine Airbnb itself would want to hear my complaints.

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converted apartment building in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York advertised “10 minutes to Manhattan.” It was the best I could find for a last-minute reservation for a short trip. The room was sparse — sticky-clean linoleum tile, a large black pleather couch and a white plastic coffee table. A small bedroom held a queen-sized bunk bed with white sheets and towels vacuum-sealed in plastic bags. A closet bathroom had a toilet, sink and shower, and another closet had only a mini-fridge. A massive flatscreen TV (permanently stuck on WGN-TV) filled an entire wall, which was about 6 feet from the opposite wall. The owner was kind and made tea and fixed appliances downstairs each morning. Last year, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a report declaring that more than three-quarters of New York Airbnb rental properties operate illegally, while revenue from Airbnb to the state of New York hit more than $280 million. I don’t know whether the Flatbush property owner had all the right paperwork, and I didn’t complain when “10 minutes to Manhattan” meant 10 minutes to the nearest train — which took an hour to reach Manhattan. There’s a certain kind of privilege in travel. It’s the first thing you don’t do when budgets are tight. If you can afford it, you want absolute control — over how much you spend and where. Hotels are one option, friends’ couches are another and Airbnb opens a third. Airbnb believes itself to be the community-building, connection-making answer to the burgeoning sharing economy, in which we travel to meet new people, make and tell stories and connect on some vaguely humanitarian level. Airbnb “connects people to unique travel experiences,” and, in bold capital letters, tells you to “BELONG ANYWHERE.” You could get cynical about that mantra — but then your eyes glaze over as you peruse the beautiful listings in faraway places on your todo list. Airbnb’s biggest selling point is that it’s everywhere you want to be. Hilton Hotels advertised its

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I WAS AN AIRBNB GUEST

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BY JEANIE RIESS

The key to a Mid-City Airbnb property, which turned out to be the bedroom of a resident.

hen I stay in a hotel, the first thing I do is explore the room. I sit on the bed to check how firm the mattress is, then I open various drawers and cabinets to see what I can find. It’s never very much — a pen with the hotel’s logo, a matching notepad, an ice bucket, cheap little glasses — and that’s a good thing; when we sleep in unknown places, the fewer new items we can weave into a narrative, the better. Anonymity is a crucial part of a comfortable stay. (A stray hair on a pillow? No, thank you.) We just want to sleep, grind our way through a continental breakfast and be on our way. Last week, when I checked into an Airbnb in Mid-City, rummaging through cabinets and drawers in the room I rented from “Kyle” seemed less

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’m a little more excited about my next stay. Its Airbnb listing advertises it as an “urban farm” in Bywater. The central image on the website is of a hip-looking woman playing a clarinet in a chair outside. The “farm,” however, turns out to be a mostly empty lot — the host says wild chickens make it difficult to grow plants — with a big pile of rotting wood (it is winter, to be fair, but it’s also New Orleans winter), and the Bywater location is actually a few blocks north of St. Claude Avenue. The clarinet virtuoso has been replaced by “Dale,” a single man who’s on his way to work as a limo driver. He takes me through the house (a typical New Orleans shotgun with walkthrough rooms), and though he seems like a perfectly nice person, I get a flash of fear as we pass through his bedroom, realizing that I’m going to be sleeping in the bedroom next door, with no one else in the house but the two of us. Between Dale’s room and the bathroom hallway, there is only a curtain. My room is filled with heavy wooden furniture, and on the bedside table sits a lamp with a comically large lampshade. Beneath the lamp there’s a spoon with traces of rotting food on it, maybe hummus. Next to that, there’s a rotary telephone. There’s a lovingly framed sketch of Jesus Christ in the bathroom. Dale gives me a key to a bike lock and tells me I can use the cruiser that’s parked next to the bed.

It costs $140 a night to stay here — about the price of a three-and-a-half star hotel in the Warehouse District. Coming back later that night, it’s pouring rain. In order not to clomp through Dale’s room, I’ve been instructed to enter through the back gate, which takes me through the “farm” to the back door of the house. At first I can’t close the gate because the wood has swollen, but when I finally do, I make my way through an obstacle course of a half-finished shed, planks of wood and a dozen garbage bags, then hop over a little concrete levee in the dark. I make it inside and enter my bedroom through the kitchen. The bed is huge and has two polyester comforters and a set of thin, fake silk sheets that smell like Febreze. I really do not want to sleep here. Everything around me tells me that I should not, from the dark and stormy night to the crusty spoon to the fact that I’m a single female sharing a house with an older man I don’t know. I open up the Airbnb app and flip through Dale’s reviews. He hasn’t been accused of being a serial killer yet. I turn off the light and try to sleep.

At a $140-per-night Airbnb property billed as an “urban farm,” we found a mysterious spoon on the bedside table, a yard with piles of rotting wood and this bed with a wooden clothes rack next to it.

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innocent and more like the creepiest thing I could possibly do. This was this guy’s stuff! But I needed a pen, so I opened a drawer that contained all of the items of a life, a collection of errantly organized office supplies and souvenirs that reminded me that I had entered not just a shared space in a “shared economy” but also a shared story — a shared life, if only for a single night. On the Airbnb site, the listing boasts “upstairs carpeting” (apparently a rare commodity in New Orleans), but it didn’t say I’d be displacing the room’s current resident, who $130 later happily resigned himself to a smaller, walk-through room adjacent to the bathroom. There also are other roommates in the house. Kyle knocks on the door to make sure everything is OK and to see if I need anything before he ducks out to meet some friends at a neighborhood bar. I tell him everything is great and guiltily admit to “borrowing a pen,” knowing he will realize I must have gone through his stuff to find it. “You can have it!” he says, then invites me along with him for a drink. I tell him I’ve got other plans. I take my usual inventory of the room. There’s a collection of pocket knives on the dresser, which doesn’t make me feel great. There’s a pile of worn sneakers by the door and there are pictures of a stranger’s life — his friends and family — all over the walls. I sit on the bed and notice an eggcrate mattress pad just like the kind I bought at Target with my dad before my freshman year of college. I imagine Kyle making the same kind of purchase in whatever town he’s from. On the bathroom door, I find a wearable harmonica hanging on the knob. So, Kyle plays the harmonica, it turns out. The bathroom is exactly what you would expect in a house full of people: relatively clean with a mishmash of bath products. Among the things that wouldn’t fly in a hotel: a thin layer of dust and fingernail clippings in the shower. The smell of roasted peppers wafts through the house from the kitchen below. (Who is cooking? Another roommate? I never found out.) When I wake up the next morning, I don’t know where I am. This always happens to me when I travel, but this time I am in the bed of a graduate student, on an eggcrate mattress pad that’s not mine and is not a feature of hotel travel. I feel a discomfort spread over me and decide to slip out and drop off the keys later. I need to leave. There will be no continental breakfast.

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I AM AN AIRBNB HOST BY MISSY WILKINSON

ince May 2014, more than 150 people have slept in my bed, lounged on my porch and contributed their tresses to the hairball that perpetually clogs my shower drain. This month, I’ll host 15 people from nine cities, including Toronto, Seattle and Detroit, and pocket more than enough to cover my mortgage. Airbnb is the easiest money I’ve ever made. But the constant presence of strangers can wear on you, especially if you like being alone. I live in Bywater a few blocks from the Mississippi River. The neighborhood is in demand among Airbnb travelers (always travelers, never tourists) — it’s close enough to the French Quarter to be convenient, far away enough to be “authentic.” Like the Mississippi with its life-giving sediment, travelers flow through my home and leave it a little richer. There’s the Dutch professor who gave me an impromptu art lesson. The Israeli graphic designer who gifted me with her art, which now hangs in the master bedroom. Of course, I’m not doing this for the cultural exchange alone. Even Airbnb isn’t so disingenuous as to suggest it’s not about the money: Click the “Why Host?” link and Airbnb offers, “Hosts … welcome travelers into their homes to earn money and meet people from all over the world.” What the site doesn’t clarify is how the constant presence of strangers can alter your psyche and your relationship to your home. Before I listed my house on Airbnb, I asked a friend what hosting was like. “You do a lot of laundry,” she said. This is true. But the multiple loads of sheets and towels are the easiest part of the job. I never can fully relax when I have guests, because I’m always on the clock. For me, a typical day hosting looks like this: I wake up on a twin mattress in the spare bedroom my boyfriend uses for a music

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studio. (We share the twin bed. It’s a snug fit.) I work in my bath around the guests’ because I don’t want to disrupt their schedules. Then I dig my clothes out of the kitchen drawers. Because the master bedroom is rented at least three weeks of the month, I’ve moved my clothes out of the walk-in closet and into the kitchen drawers and hall closet. (Another snug fit.) I wash dishes, take out the trash and make the living area look like the sort of place somebody who’s dropping $79 (August rate) to $199 (Mardi Gras rate) per night might expect. Usually, the guests are sleeping when I leave for work, but sometimes they’re awake and bright-eyed, ready to chat about New Orleans over coffee or maybe request fresh towels or bike maintenance. The guests are almost uniformly pleasant. Some are so awesome I’d want to hang out with them even if I wasn’t getting paid to do it. Others consider me part of the furnishings — I give them the keys and never hear from them again. I don’t have any horror stories, unlike my sister, who’s a host in Rochester, New York. (A woman puked on her comforter.) One of the most difficult parts of hosting is navigating the tricky intersection of social and financial contracts. It’s hard to know whether guests consider me a concierge service, a potential friend or something in between. In this and other respects, Airbnb is a polarizing entity. It can weaken a neighborhood’s social fabric. I have a friend who’s leased multiple apartments for the purpose of Airbnbing them. But in my case, the extra income is a stabilizing factor. I’m paying my mortgage down aggressively, and I’m not displacing anyone. I wouldn’t have a roommate if I didn’t do Airbnb. I’d just have a big bedroom with a walk-in closet I could actually use. And a lot less money in the bank.

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WHAT’S

in store

An inner

SHOPPING

NEWS

GLOW

by Missy Wilkinson

Tubby & Coo’s Mid-City Book Shop (631 N. Carrollton Ave., 504- 598-5536; www.tubbyandcoos.com) celebrates Ultimate Pi Day from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14. There will be a gift card giveaway, robotics demonstrations, trivia contests, book signings, a scavenger hunt and an art contest. Punch and pie will be served.

By Liz Meyer

Magnolia Marketplace (South Claiborne Avenue and Toledano Street, 504-620-8145; www. magnolia-marketplace. com) celebrates its grand opening at 10 a.m. Friday, March `3. Shopping center tenants include Ross Dress For Less, T.J.Maxx, Michaels, PetSmart, Shoe Carnival, ULTA Beauty, Raising Cane’s, Capital One, Subway and T-Mobile.

Dr. Kelly Burkenstock (right) performs a cosmetic procedure on a patient. P H O T O C O U R T E S Y K EL LY B U R K EN S T O C K

Burkenstock created her own beauty products, while incorporating new technologies to better understand what underlies each patient’s health issues. She recently added DNA swabs to her diagnostic tools. “A DNA swab is taken from [the patient’s] mouth and then sent off for DNA analysis [that]

will tell … what foods they should eat to help them lose weight,” she says. “Many people will eat [the wrong diets] and actually gain weight because it’s not the best for their body.” Burkenstock understands each client is unique and wants to find the best treatment for his or her body type. “I get to know each of my patients individually … and I work with them to create the best treatment plan,” she says.

Revival Grooming NOLA (1020 Erato St., phone n/a), a men’s salon and clothing shop, celebrates its grand opening Monday, March 9 with free haircuts from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a reception with food and drinks from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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rawing from her studies in antiaging, skin rejuvenation and internal medicine, Dr. Kelly Burkenstock created Skin, Body, Health (2040 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-727-7676; 3841 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,Metairie, 504-888-2829; www.skinbodyhealth.com), a practice geared toward making patients feel younger and healthier. A board-certified internal medicine specialist with a fellowship in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, she improves clients’ inner and outer health with state-of-the-art cosmetic procedures and health treatment plans. Burkenstock learned that general treatment plans don’t work for every patient when her father died at a young age from diabetes. “I saw that a lot of the industry was focused on prescriptions that weren’t helping everyone see a change,” she says. To find alternatives, she traveled the world, studying with specialists in Germany, France, California and other places. She learned treatments affect people differently. In 1999, Burkenstock formed Skin, Body, Health. She treats skin conditions like scars, acne or liver spots, creates youthful appearances with Botox, dermal fillers and peels and creates plans to optimize patients’ overall health. She offers vitamin supplements, hormone therapy, diabetes prevention and management and other services. “I focus on helping people feel beautiful on the inside and the outside,” Burkenstock says. “Making them feel good is not just for their skin, but also their inner health.”

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Birds of a feather Pelican Bay is an inviting neighborhood spot. By Sarah Baird

Patrons celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Irish House. P H O T O B Y C H ER Y L G ER B ER

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choice of side, and it’s best to spring for the vegan greens, rather than a less-than-inspiring side salad. An order of fried pickles — slivered as thin as playing cards and lightly battered — arrived looking like a basket of edible, emerald-hued stained glass. The pickles are an easy snack to devour with their pliable chewiness and tang. Dense and meaty chicken wings are generously slathered in a choice of one of more than a half-dozen sauces. While the teriyaki sauce impresses with a long lingering, palate-soothing brown sugar aftertaste, the sweet sriracha delivers the kind of tongue-tingling slow burn that’s simultaneously steamy and honeyed. Any basket of regular or sweet potato french fries can be dressed with a sprinkling of one’s favorite wing spread. The earthiness of the sweet potato fries coated in a trickle of lemon-pepper sauce is a robust pairing, surprising the senses with pops of heat and zips of citrus. Macaroni and cheese leaps to the top of the pack as a side item, arriving as a bubbling cauldron of elbow noodles and creamy bechamel topped with a thick, gooey layer of cheese that twists and twirls on the fork. The onion rings, however, leave much to be desired, with too much breading masking any onion flavor. Above all else, Pelican Bay offers lowkey, neighborhood dining and food that’s rib-sticking and reliable without being overwrought. Contact Sarah Baird at sarahgambitdining@gmail.com

Chef/owner Tanzanika Ruffin prepares chicken wings, soul food favorites and more at Pelican Bay. P H O T O B Y C H ER Y L G ER B ER

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Pelican Bay

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1701 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 940-1111; www.pelicanbaynola.com

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lunch and dinner Thu.-Sun.

how much inexpensive

what works

convivial atmosphere; crunchy chicken thigh sandwich; tangy deep-fried pickles

what doesn’t

overly breaded, flavorless onion rings

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reliable, low-key, neighborhood dining

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, and many bars across America go green for the day with shamrock-colored beer, “Kiss Me I’m Irish” T-shirts and patrons with four-leaf clovers painted on their faces. Locally, Dublin-born chef Matt Murphy has presented weeklong celebrations at his upscale pub The Irish House (1432 St. Charles Ave., 504-595-6755; www. theirishhouseneworleans.com), and events build on its year-round offerings of pub fare, whiskeys, draft offerings and Irish music. Beginning Monday, March 9, there are whiskey tastings, a bagpipe salute, trivia competitions and live music. On Thursday, March 12 there will be an Irish sea shanty sing-along. Friday brings the Dublin City Ramblers, an Irish ballad and folk band. Tickets are $35. Events continue through the weekend with dancing and “sexiest Irish man” and “loveliest Irish lass” competitions. On Tuesday, the restaurant hosts a Guinness jazz brunch, and there is live music from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., plus a live broadcast of events from the restaurant. For a full list of events, visit The Irish House’s website, and for more St. Pat’s events around the city, see Events listings (p. 57). — JEANIE RIESS

Fattening the hog

The annual pig-roasting festival Hogs for the Cause (www.hogsforthecause. org) raises money to assist families who have children with pediatric brain cancer. The fundraising begins March 12 at restaurants participating in the Hogs pig roast and barbecuing competition, which takes place March 27-28 at City Park. A portion of proceeds from the night will be added to funds raised at Hogs for the Cause. PAGE 28

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ometimes diners seek dishes that challenge their concept of comfort food classics, such as elevated or deconstructed versions that are almost unrecognizable. At other times, they don’t want these dishes reinvented — they want a really delicious, straightforward rendition. For those latter occasions, Pelican Bay is a sure bet. The Pelican Bay space is cavernous, with shimmery red vinyl booths spread throughout the restaurant and high-top tables for those interested in peering around the space. Sports lovers will rejoice to find 40 television screens looming throughout the dining room. Diners interested in a front row seat for all the restaurant’s chatter and action should pull up a plush stool at the expansive bar, where servers sling potent, rainbow-colored daiquiris in flavors such as punchy Long Island iced tea and treacly, creamy amaretto. Diners would be hard pressed to find a restaurant that feels merrier or more jovial than Pelican Bay, and it seems that there’s rarely a time when the space isn’t playing host to some sort of reunion, birthday party or other celebration. During the lull of the quietest days, staff members can be found singing along to the bounce remix of Monica’s “Don’t Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days)” or shaking their hips to Outkast’s “Aquemini” while stirring up a Technicolor mixed drink. The restaurant’s staff are consistently some of the warmest and most earnest in the city, creating the kind of convivial atmosphere that could inspire diners to get up mid-meal and bust a move themselves. The menu reads like a what’s what of soul food and sports-bar favorites jammed into a single list, serving up tailgating classics alongside heartier entrees, and there’s a buildyour-own pizza option. Everything arrives at the table hot from the open kitchen, avoiding the pitfalls of many wing-and-burger spots by keeping dishes straightforward and crafted inhouse, including freshly made tortilla chips. A sizable selection of burger options is available, but first-time visitors would be remiss to overlook the chicken thigh sandwich. The juicy, tender thigh meat is encased in a crackly, deep-fried crust and sandwiched in a soft, springy sesame seed bun. If you’ve ever needed a proper introduction to chicken thighs, this is the dish. The Pelican Grill is similar to a seafood version of the “meat and three” Southern classic, anchored by a simply prepared, flaky grilled Gulf fish (tilapia when I ordered it) that has been marinated in ample amounts of minced garlic. The main attraction is served with a

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Hogs for the Cause takes place March 27-28 in New Orleans City Park.

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527 Julia Street, NOLA (504) 875-4132 CafeCarmo.com

traditionally-eclectic tropical cuisine + exotic fruit juices & cocktails + top certified green restaurant vegan/vegetarian-friendly + decadently healthy + unique sustainable shima sashimi menu

Participating Hogs Night Out restaurants include The Company Burger (4600 Freret St., 504-267-0320; www.thecompanyburger.com), Katie’s (3701 Iberville St., 504-488-6582; www.katiesmidcity.com), The Sammich (7708 Maple St., 504-866-6222; www.thesammich.com) and Yogurtland (4903 Prytania St., 504-333-6809). Hogs for the Cause takes place at New Orleans City Park’s Festival Grounds. More than 85 teams will slow-cook whole pigs and prepare other dishes. There are awards for best whole hog, ribs, pork shoulder/butt, “Porkpourri,” or best creative dish, best sauce and crowd favorite. The musical lineup features Drive By-Truckers, Strand of Oaks and others Friday night and Tab Benoit, The Soul Rebels, George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Toubab Krewe and others on Saturday. Single-day admission is $20 and two-day and VIP packages are available. There’s also a Mediterranean street fair-themed gala dinner Thursday, March 26. The food is being organized by chefs from the Link Restaurant Group and includes members of the Fatback Collective. Gala tickets are $200. Visit the Hogs website for information and tickets for all events. — WILL COVIELLO

Silver linings

At 175 years old, Antoine’s Restaurant (713 St. Louis St., 504-581-4422; www. antoines.com) is celebrating the biggest anniversary among New Orleans restaurants this year. The city has a few French-Creole restaurants in the century club, including Galatoire’s (209 Bourbon St., 504-525-2021; www. galatoires.com), which opened in 1905, and Tujague’s (823 Decatur St., 504-5258876; www.tujaguesrestaurant.com), which originally was opened in 1856. Rival coffee and beignet stands Cafe Du Monde (citywide; www.cafedumonde.com) and Morning Call (3325 Severn Ave., 504-885-4068; www.morningcallcoffeestand.com) both were founded in the French Market more than 140 years ago. That may make a 25th anniversary seem like a drop in the bucket. But both Emeril’s Restaurant and Bayona are marking silver anniversaries this spring. Chef Emeril Lagasse opened his flagship restaurant Emeril’s (800 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com) in March 1990. Through March 25, the restaurant is offering special menus of popular dishes from throughout the years. Dishes include shrimp remoulade parfait with avocado and tomato, fried oyster salad with frisee, arugula, Pernod dressing and house-cured bacon, as well as a blue cheese-glazed filet mignon with house Worcestershire sauce and chocolate peanut butter pie. There are different menus each week, and Lagasse hosts three special dinners from March 26-28. The events begin at 6:30 p.m. with an open bar and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a six-course dinner with wine pairings. The meal costs $250 plus tax and tip. Chef Susan Spicer will celebrate the 25th anniversary of her flagship restaurant Bayona (430 Dauphine St., 504-525-4455; www.bayona.com) with a special dinner April 8. It also will feature popular dishes from past menus. The dinner is $85 without drinks, tax or tip. — WILL COVIELLO Correction Due to an editing error, the restaurant review “Deli style” (March 3, page 33) incorrectly stated Cibo’s turkey fagioli sandwich’s white bean spread is topped with chewy sun-dried tomatoes. The sun-dried tomatoes are pureed in the spread and thus are not chewy or in any way undesireable. Gambit regrets the error.

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Kayti Williams

Founder, Koreole

COMEDY P H O T O BY W I L L C O V I EL L O

Though she had worked her way up from busing tables to managing a restaurant in Philadelphia, Kayti Williams left that career behind to help rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and the floods. She recently left her job at the St. Roch Community Church to focus on Koreole (www. koreole.com), a business she started as a pop-up restaurant. Williams is opening a stall in the St. Roch Market and launching a catering business under the same name. She spoke with Gambit about her cooking and the business, which takes its name from a word she and her husband coined to describe their 7-month-old daughter Elyse Williams.

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How did you get started cooking in New Orleans?

How did you settle on the Koreole concept? W: In the beginning it was going to be about traditional Korean foods, like Korean-style barbecue, which people liked. Then we came up with japchalaya. Japcha is Korean sweet potato vermicelli with vegetables and meat mixed with sesame sauce. One of my favorite meats is andouille sausage, so we mix that in with green peppers, onions and sesame dressing. We served things like that and Korean fried rice and fried chicken at the food truck park (on St. Claude Avenue at Feliciana Street) in October. I told people one dish was like yakamein. but lots of people weren’t from here and didn’t know what that was. The food is Korean-meets-Creole. There’s some familiarity there.

How will the food stall work? W: We’ll be open seven days for lunch and dinner. We have counter service, and there’s a shared kitchen. We’ll serve Korean-style fried chicken (lightly battered and double fried) with Creole seasonings. There are fried rice dishes, noodle bowls and plates like chicken with dumplings. We’ll also have jarred kimchis that we make. My mom is coming down from Philadelphia to help us open, and she has won awards in Korea for her kimchis. And we’ll serve bubble teas, but they’re tea-based drinks — not like the smoothies many people serve as bubble teas. I live in the neighborhood and we’re hiring seven people from the neighborhood for the market and two people for catering. We live here and want this to be part of the neighborhood. — WILL COVIELLO

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Williams: I had the idea five years ago and started selling plates at birthday parties and neighborhood parties to see if people would like Korean food. Asian food here is mostly Chinese-American. But my husband is Creole and we started trying recipes from his father. Gumbo with kimchi (on the side) is really good.

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BEER buzz There are now 13 production breweries in Louisiana, and more than half opened in the last two years. In light of that growth, several of the newer brewers shared lessons they learned when getting started. Michael Naquin of 40 Arpent Brewing Co. (6809 N. Peters St, Arabi, 504-444-3972; www.40arpentbrewery. com) says, “Your first formula is your best. Don’t go messing with it till you have brewed it at least four times.” He adds, “There will always be other breweries with more money and Courtyard Brewery’s Scott Wood bigger equipment, but if you brew better makes his mark in New Orleans’ beer than them on your three-barrel system, beer scene.. then guess what? There may be a place for you too.” Chafunkta Brewing Company’s (21449 Marion Lane No. 2, Mandeville, 985 869-0716; www.chafunktabrew.com) Josh Erickson reflects: “I wish we would’ve started gypsy brewing on Lazy Magnolia’s 60-barrel system sooner than we had versus trying to keep up with overwhelming demand on a 1.5-barrel system for two years.” Beau Raines, co-founder of Shreveport’s Red River Brewing Co. (www.redriverbeer.com), says: “It’s so much work. We really didn’t have a clue what we were doing when we started; we thought we did, but we didn’t. If we had the chance to do it all over again, it would have been better to invest more money on the front end. And packaging: The draft beer percentages are so small, you’re really shooting yourself in the foot if you don’t bottle or can.” According to Scott Wood of the Courtyard Brewery (1020 Erato St.; www. courtyardbrewing.com), “Everyone who said I couldn’t do this was wrong. Trust in your vision.” He also advises, “Every mistake I’ve made was a necessary mistake. I needed to make them to learn how to brew better. If it doesn’t happen now while I’m still learning, it’ll happen eventually. “At the end of the day: is the beer good? Are you enjoying life?” Wood asks. “If the answers to those are yes, it doesn’t really matter about what equipment you have, how much money you have or how much sleep you get.” — NORA McGUNNIGLE

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WINE of the week 2013 Ballard Lane Pinot Noir CENTR A L C OA S T, C A LIFORNI A RETAIL $12

The bargain price of this California pinot noir belies its quality. The Central Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) encompasses 100,000 acres of vineyards stretching from the San Francisco Bay Area to the Santa Barbara County. The cooling effects from fog and Pacific breezes foster a long growing season resulting in slow, even ripening of varietals such as chardonnay and pinot noir. Vineyards are marked by high concentrations of sand, limestone and rocky soils deposited by mountain run-off. and the unique soil composition provides excellent drainage for root development. For this bottling, the grapes’ free-run juice maintained contact with the skins for seven days to enhance color extraction. The wine was fermented for seven days and then aged for eight months in new and used French oak. In the glass, the wine offers aromas of red and dark berries, a hint of oak and an earthy quality. On the palate, taste red currants, mushrooms, strawberries, well-integrated tannins and bright acidity. Drink it with rare tuna, grilled meats, filet mignon, mushroom dishes, duck and other fowl, roasted vegetables and soft and medium-firm cheeses. Buy it at: Pearl Wine Company. Drink it at: Pearl Wine Company. — BRENDA MAITLAND Email Brenda Maitland at winediva1@bellsouth.net

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Gambit’s Food Revue

7 p.m. Wednesday Pavilion of the Two Sisters, New Orleans City Park, 101 Victory Ave., (504) 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark.com

www.bestofneworleans.com The event features food from more than 30 area restaurants, including MoPho, Carrollton Market, Vega Tapas Cafe, Silk Road, Namese, Treo, Seed, Nile Ethiopian Restaurant, Andrea’s Restaurant, Bao & Noodle and others. Call (504) 4833139 for information. Tickets $50, VIP/early admission $70.

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Got Gumbo Cook-off

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 586-0300; www.sonesta.com/royalneworleans

www.unitedwaysela.org The Gumbo Cook-off features food by Red Fish Grill, Restaurant R’evolution, Deanie’s Seafood, Palate New Orleans and others. A panel of judges will name best traditional, seafood and creative gumbos, as well as best dessert. There’s also an audience favorite award. Proceeds benefit United Way of Southeast Louisiana. Tickets $25 through March 10, $30 at the door.

LA 1 Whiskey tasting

6 p.m. Thursday Bourbon House, 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111

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Trends, notes, quirks and quotes from the world of food.

150 shades of red pepper “Once you get into hot sauce it’s like a drug. Your brain perceives the heat as pain, so it releases serotonin and that’s why people get addicted to it. The natural painkillers follow pain with pleasure and gradually you build a tolerance to it so you need hotter and more of it in order to get the same effect. I mean, it definitely puts me in a good mood!”

— Noah Chaimberg quoted on Greenpointers.com about the opening of his specialty store Heatonist Hot Sauce Tasting Room in Brooklyn, New York. The store will offer more than 150 all-natural hot sauces from around the world. Its online store (www.heatonist.com) is developing an app to help people choose the right hot sauce for them.

Five fish tacos

1 Booty’s Street Food

800 Louisa St., (504) 266-2887 www.bootysnola.com

Vietnamese-style cumin and lemon-seasoned catfish is topped with tomatillo, red cabbage and avocado crema.

2 Cowbell

8801 Oak St., (504) 298-8689 www.cowbell-nola.com

Gulf fish, black beans, arroz verde and cilantro-lime crema fill flour or corn tortillas.

3 Johnny Sanchez

930 Poydras St., (504) 304-6615 www.johnnysanchezrestaurant.com

Beer-battered mahi mahi is dressed with chipotle pepper, avocado, shaved cabbage and jalapeno vinaigrette.

4 Kingfish

337 Chartres St., (504) 598-5005 www.kingfishneworleans.com

Three corn tortillas are filled with marinated Gulf fish and topped with Napa cabbage slaw.

chargrilled FRESH FISH OYSTERS LENT SPECIALS

DAILY every friday

The Munch Factory

6325 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 324-5372

www.themunchfactory.net

Tuna arrives in a wonton taco shell, drizzled with Sriracha aioli and sprinkled with cilantro.

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www.bourbonhouse.com The event features aged, 94-proof LA 1 Whiskey (and Rougaroux Rum) from Thibodaux’s Donner-Peltier Distillers. Bourbon House will serve lamb lollipops with New Orleans-style barbecue sauce made with LA 1, rum-glazed salmon, pork and pineapple kebabs, tuna ceviche, charcuterie and more. The event costs $50 plus tax and tip.

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Colonial Bowling Lanes — 6601 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, (504) 737-2400; www.colonialbowling.net — The kitchen serves breakfast in the morning and a lunch and dinner menu of sandwiches, burgers, chicken wings and tenders, pizza, quesdaillas and more. Daily specials include red beans and rice on Mondays and seafood platters on Friday. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Somethin’ Else Cafe — 620 Conti St., 373-6439; www.somethingelsecafe.com — Combining Cajun flavors and comfort food, Somthin’ Else offers noshing items including shrimp baskets, boudin balls and alligator corn dogs. There are burgers, po-boys and sandwiches filled with everything from cochon de lait to a trio of melted cheeses on buttered thick toast. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Treasure Island Buffet — 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 443-8000; www. treasurechestcasino.com — The all-you-can-eat buffet includes New Orleans favorites including seafood, salad and dishes from a variety of national cuisines. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

BAR & GRILL

Ale — 8124 Oak St.; (504) 324-6558; www. aleonoak.com — Lamb sliders are served with feta and mint chimichurri. The Mexican Coke-braised brisket sandwich comes with coleslaw and roasted garlic aioli. Reservations accepted for large parties. Late-lunch Fri., dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Bayou Beer Garden — 326 N. Jefferson Davis Pwky., (504) 302-9357 — Head to Bayou Beer Garden for a 10-oz. Bayou burger served on a sesame bun. Disco fries are french fries topped with cheese and debris gravy. No reservations. Lunch and dinner, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Down the Hatch — 1921 Sophie Wright Place, (504) 522-0909; www.downthehatchnola.com — The Texan burger features an Angus beef patty topped with grilled onions, smoked bacon, cheddar and a fried egg. The house-made veggie burger combines 15 vegetables and is served with sun-dried tomato pesto. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Lucy’s Retired Surfers’ Bar & Restaurant — 701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504)

523-8995; www.lucysretiredsurders. com — This surf shack serves chips with salsa and guacamole made to order, burgers, salads, tacos, entrees and more. Fried catfish is topped with onion rings and served with mashed potatoes. Panko-crusted avacado is topped with shrimp salsa. The restaurant is dog-friendly. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Perry’s Sports Bar & Grill — 5252 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 456-9234; www.perryssportsbarandgrill. com — The sports bar offers burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, salads, steaks and a wide array of bar noshing items. Boiled seafood options include shrimp and crabs. Open 24-hours Thursday through Sunday. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and latenight daily. Credit cards. $ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches and changing lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Warehouse Grille — 869 Magazine St., (504) 322-2188; www.warehousegrille. com — The menu features upscale bar food, burgers, steaks, seafood, salads, sandwiches and noshing items including chicken wings and duck crepes with spiced cherry glaze. For brunch, there’s chicken and waffles with Pabst Blue Ribbon syrup. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily, brunch Fri.-Sun. Credit cards. $

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Charcoal’s Gourmet Burger Bar — 2200 Magazine St., (504) 644-4311; www.charcoalgourmetburgerbar. com — This burger specialist’s patty options include beef, bison, shrimp and veggie. The House burger is dressed with cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard and served with house-made chips. The Cobb salad features romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, onion, applewood-smoked bacon, blue cheese, croutons and buttermilk ranch or honey-mustard dressing. No reservations. Lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Cheeseburger Eddie’s — 4517 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-5511; www.mredsno.com — This eatery serves a variety of specialty burgers, Mr. Ed’s fried chicken, sandwiches, poboys, salads, tacos, wings and shakes. Besides patty melts and chili-cheeseburgers, there also are seafood burgers featuring tuna, salmon or crabmeat. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $

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Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The Annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. The Caprese panino combines fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. The ham and hon-

ey-Dijon panino is topped with feta and watercress. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Cafe Freret — 7329 Freret St., (504) 8617890; www.cafefreret.com — Casual dining options include burgers, sandwiches and half and whole muffuletta rounds and daily lunch specials. Wednesday features steak night. Reservations accepted. Lunch Fri.-Wed., dinner Mon.-Wed. and Fri.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com — The cafe serves roasted Gulf shrimp and vegetable salad dressed with Parmesan-white balsamic vinaigrette. Other options include chipotle-marinated portobello sliders and flatbread pizza topped with manchego, peppers and roasted garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Tue.-Sun., dinner Fri. Credit cards. $ Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees and a wide range of pastries and desserts baked in house, plus a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. For breakfast, an omelet is filled with marinated mushrooms, bacon, spinach and goat cheese. Tuna salad or chicken salad avocado melts are topped with melted Monterey Jack and shredded Parmesan cheeses and served on a choice of bread. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Liberty’s Kitchen — 300 N. Broad St., (504) 822-4011; www.libertyskitchen.org — Students in the workforce development program prepare traditional and creative versions of local favorites. The Cajun Cobb salad features pan-seared shrimp, smoked sausage and blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery and banquest facilities available. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — This sweet shop serves its own gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

CONTEMPORARY

Bayona — 430 Dauphine St., (504) 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 recommend-

ed. Lunch Wed.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise. com — The bar offers a large selection of wines by the glass and full restaurant menu. Mussels are steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. Chicken mofongo features plantains stuffed with stewed chicken. No reservations. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Fulton Alley — 600 Fulton St., (504) 2085569; www.fultonalley.com — The kitchen at this upscale bowling alley offers Southern-influenced cuisine. The menu includes sandwiches, salads, meat pies, sliders, deviled eggs and smoked and fried chicken wings. Reservations recommended. Lunch Fri.-Sun., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — The constantly changing menu features dishes such as pan-fried Gulf flounder with kumquat-ginger sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts and sticky rice. House-made leek, ricotta and pumpkin seed ravioli are served with butternut squash cream sauce and grilled asparagus. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner Wed.-Sun., late-night Thu.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards accepted. $$ The Tasting Room — 1906 Magazine St., (504) 581-3880; www.ttrneworleans.com — Sample wines or dine in the lounge or courtyard. The menu features noshing items such as truffle fries and entrees including a petit filet with Gorgonzola cream sauce and asparagus. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit Cards. $$

CREOLE

Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — The city’s oldest restaurant offers a glimpse of what 19th century French Creole dining might have been like, with a labyrinthine series of dining rooms. Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner MonSat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Bar Redux — 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — The mix of Creole and Caribbean fare includes jerk chicken and crawfish etouffee and cheese steaks are available. The Cuban sandwich features house-made roasted garlic pork loin, Chisesi ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard and garlic mayonnaise on pressed French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Bistro Orleans — 3216 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 304-1469; www. bistroorleansmetairie.com — Popular dishes include oyster and artichoke soup, char-grilled oysters and wild-caught Des Allemands catfish. Blackened redfish is served with jambalaya, coleslaw and garlic bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Brennan’s — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com — The renewed Brennan’s features innovative takes on Creole dishes from chef Slade Rushing as well as classics such as its signature bananas Foster. Eggs Sardou features poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Cafe Gentilly — 5325 Franklin Ave., (504) 281-4220; www.facebook.com/cafegentilly —Crab cake Benedict is French bread topped with poached eggs, a hand-made crawfish sausage patty and hollandaise. Breakfast is available all day, and the creamed spinach, crawfish and Swiss cheese omelet can be served in a po-boy. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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DELI

Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come straight from the Bronx. No reservations. Lunch Sun.-Thu., dinner Mon.-Thu. Credit cards. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal St., (504) 947-8787; www.mardigraszone. com — The 24-hour grocery store has a deli and wood-burning pizza oven. The deli serves po-boys, salads and hot entrees such as stuffed peppers, beef stroganoff and vegetable lasagna. Vegan pizzas also are available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; 2895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-8081; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www.martinwine. com — The wine emporium’s dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with house-made boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. The Deli Deluxe sandwich features corned beef, pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and Creole mustard on an onion roll. No

reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, early dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Qwik Chek Deli & Catering — 2018 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 4566362 — The menu includes gumbo, po-boys, pasta, salads and hot plate lunches. The hamburger po-boy can be dressed with lettuce, mayo and tomato on French bread. Shrimp Italiano features shrimp tossed with cream sauce and pasta. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

GOURMET TO GO

Breaux Mart — 315 E. Judge Perez, Chalmette, (504) 262-0750; 605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 433-0333; 2904 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-5565; 9647 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge, (504) 737-8146; www. breauxmart.com — Breaux Mart prides itself on its “Deli to Geaux” as well as weekday specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

INDIAN

Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s extensive menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori. Vegetarian options are available. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

INTERNATIONAL

Canal Street Bistro — 3903 Canal St., (504) 482-1225; www.canalstreetbistro. com — This Mid-City cafe’s menu draws from an array of global influences. Duck enchiladas feature corn tortillas filled with duck confit topped with red mole or chipotle-tomatillo sauce and served with black beans. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Fri., dinner Wed.-Sat., brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$

ITALIAN

Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www. andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner

Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce. Capelli D’Andrea combines housemade angel hair pasta and smoked salmon in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant. com — This family-style eatery has changed little since opening in 1946. Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca, made with breadcrumps and Italian seasonings. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Red Gravy — 125 Camp St., (504) 561-8844; www.redgravycafe.com — The cafe serves rustic Italian fare including handmade pastas, ravioli and lasagna and seafood dishes with shrimp, clams and mussels. Sicilian egg pie features eggs baked with cream and spices in puff pastry. Reservations accepted. Lunch and brunch Wed.-Mon., dinner Thu.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www. vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Housemade cannelloni is stuffed with ground veal, spinach and Parmesan, baked in Alfredo sauce and topped with housemade tomato sauce. Creamy corn and crab bisque is served in a toasted bread bowl. Reservations accepted. Chastant Street: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat. St. Charles Avenue: lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

JAPANESE

Kyoto — 4920 Prytania St., (504) 891-3644 — 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. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi. com — Sushi choices include new and old favorites, both raw and cooked. The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Delivery available. Credit cards. $$ Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 4109997; www.japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine,

The Delachaise (3442 St. Charles Ave., 504-8950858; www.thedelachaise. com) serves mussels with french fries. P H O TO BY C HERY L G ERBER

with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura. Reservations accepted. Lunch Sun.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Rock-N-Sake — 823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www.rocknsake.com — Rock-nSake serves traditional Japanese cuisine with some creative twists. There’s a wide selection of sushi, sashimi and rolls or spicy gyoza soup, pan-fried soba noodles with chicken or seafood and teriyaki dishes. No reservations. Lunch Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

LATIN AMERICAN

La Macarena Pupuseria and Latin Cafe — 8120 Hampson St., (504) 862-5252; www.pupusasneworleans.com — The NOLA Special breakfast burrito is stuffed with hot sausage, organic eggs, refried black beans, hash browns and American cheese. Carne asada is marinated and grilled beef tenderloin served with saffron rice and tropical salad. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Mon. Cash only. $$

LOUISIANA CONTEMPORARY

7 On Fulton — 700 Fulton St., (504) 525-7555; www.7onfulton.com — New Orleans barbecue shrimp features a peppery butter sauce made with blonde ale. Oven-roasted lobster tail is topped with Louisiana crawfish and corn cream sauce and comes with fingerling potatoes and asparagus. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com — The shrimp, blue crab and avocado appetizer features chilled shrimp, crab, guacamole and spicy tomato coulis. Baked stuffed Creole redfish is served with crabmeat and green tomato crust, angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. Reservations recommend-

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The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel. com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. Louisiana crab cakes are popular. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Ma Momma’s House — 5741 Crowder Blvd., (504) 244-0021; www.mamommashouse.com — Traditional home-style Creole dishes include red beans and rice, shrimp pasta, fried chicken, cornbread and more. Chicken and waffles includes a Belgian waffle and three or six fried chicken wings. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Thu.-Mon., dinner Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ MeMe’s Bar & Grille — 712 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 644-4992; www. memesbarandgrille.com — The menu of seafood and steaks includes double-cut pork chops, grilled veal T-bones, eggplant Parmesan and more. The fried seafood plate features catfish, shrimp and oysters, fries and garlic bread. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 5231661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal buerre blanc. For dessert, there’s white chocolate bread pudding. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes including barbecue shrimp, redfish couvillion, gumbo and catfish and shrimp dishes. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter. com — Tableau’s updated Creole cuisine includes bacon-wrapped oysters en brochette served with roasted garlic butter and grilled Two Run Farm lamb chops served with New Orleans-style barbecue sauce. Balcony and courtyard dining available. Reservations resommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503 — This neighborhood restaurant is know for its wet-battered fried chicken. Green beans come with rice and gravy. There’s bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

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ed. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Dick & Jenny’s — 4501 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 894-9880; www. dickandjennys.com — Located in a renovated Creole cottage, the restaurant serves contemporary Creole and Italian dishes. Sauteed Gulf fish is prepared with smoked herb rub and served with crawfish risotto and shaved asparagus. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Heritage Grill — 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 150, Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com — This power lunch spot offers dishes like duck and wild mushroom spring rolls with mirin-soy dipping sauce and panfried crab cakes with corn maque choux and sugar snap peas. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $$ Manning’s — 519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8118; www.harrahsneworleans.com — Named for former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning, this restaurant’s game plan sticks to Louisiana flavors. A cast iron skillet-fried filet is served with two-potato hash, fried onions and Southern Comfort pan sauce. The fish and chips feature black drum crusted in Zapp’s Crawtator crumbs served with Crystal beurre blanc. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Marti’s — 1041 Dumaine St., (504) 522-5478; www.martisnola.com — This brasserie serves traditional French and contemporary Louisiana cooking. The grande plateau fruits de mer features whole Maine lobster, chilled shrimp, marinated snow crab claws, oysters on the half shell and scallop ceviche. Grilled Texas quail is served with spaetzle, oyster mushrooms, corn and Pommery mustard sauce. Reservations accepted. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$$ Ralph’s On The Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www. ralphsonthepark.com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Tuna two ways includes tuna tartare, seared pepper tuna, avocado and wasabi cream. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Redemption — 3835 Iberville St., (504) 309-3570; www.redemption-nola.com — Bloody mary charbroiled oysters are served with pickled okra and Asiago cheese. Duck cassoulet includes roasted duck breast, duck confit and Terranova Italian sausage topped with foie gras. Reservations recommended. Dinner Thu.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www. revolutionnola.com — Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramanto present a creative take on Creole dishes as well as offering caviar tastings, house-made salumi, pasta dishes and more. “Death by Gumbo” is an andouille- and oyster-stuffed quail with a roux-based gumbo poured on top tableside. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Tivoli & Lee —The Hotel Modern, 2 Lee Circle, (504) 962-0909; www.tivoliandlee.com — The restaurant offers a modern take on Southern cuisine in a small plate format, with dishes ranging from andouille potato tots to fried oysters. The pied du cochon is served with braised Covey Rise

Farms collard greens, bacon and pickled Anaheim peppers. Half a roasted chicken comes with dirty spaetzle, sweet tea glaze and greens. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Tomas Bistro — 755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942 — Tomas serves dishes such as bouillabaisse New Orleans, filled with saffron shrimp, mussels, oysters, Gulf fish, crawfish and pesto aioli croutons. Crispy fried wild catfish is served over stone-ground grits with Cajun tasso. No reservations. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Tommy’s Wine Bar — 752 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 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., (504) 587-3756 — This restaurant and hookah bar serves an array of Mediterranean dishes. Tomato Buffala features baked tomatoes and mozzarella topped with basil and olive oil. Grilled filet mignon is topped with creamy mushroom sauce and served with two sides. Reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$ Mona’s Cafe — 504 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-4115; 1120 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-8175; 3901 Banks St., (504) 482-7743; 4126 Magazine St., (504) 894-9800; www.monascafeanddeli.com — These casual cafes serve entrees including beef or chicken shawarma, kebabs, gyro plates, lamb chops, vegetarian options and more. There also are stuffed grape leaves, hummus, falafel and other appetizers. Patrons may bring their own alcohol. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as sharwarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MEXICAN & SOUTHWESTERN

Casa Borrega — 1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 427-0654; www. facebook.com/casaborrega — The barroom and cantina is decorated with folk art, and there’s seating in the back courtyard. Chicken enchiladas are served with mole, rice and beans. Pozole de puerco is Mexican hominy soup featuring pork in spicy red broth with radish, cabbage and avocado and tostadas on the side. No reservations. Brunch, lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Casa Tequila — 3229 Williams Blvd., Kenner (504) 443-5423 — The eatery is known for its bean dip and spinach and artichoke quesadillas. The El General combo plate includes a beef burrito, beef chile relleno, chicken enchilada, a chicken taco and guacamole. The menu also includes fajitas, chimichangas and more. Kids eat free on Mondays. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Coyote Blues — 4860 Veterans

Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 301-3848; www.coyotebluesfreshmex.com — Shrimp and crawfish chimichanga is a fried burrito stuffed with shrimp and crawfish in cream sauce, Mexican rice and chili con queso and served with two sides. The churrascaria platter features skewers of marinated beef, chicken, jumbo shrimp, jalapeno sausage, peppers and onions and comes with chipotle cream sauce, chimichurri, mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Del Fuego Taqueria — 4518 Magazine St., (504) 309-5797; www.delfuegotaqueria.com — The taqueria serves an array of house salsas, tacos and burritos with filling choices including carne asada, carnitas, chorizo, shredded chicken and others. Tostadas con pescada ahumada features achiote-smoked Gulf fish over corn tostadas with refried black beans, cabbage and cilantro-lime mayonesa. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more. Roasted pork tacos are topped with spicy slaw. Vegetarian Mardi Gras Indian tacos feature roasted corn, beans, cheese and spicy slaw on corn tortillas. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MUSIC AND FOOD

The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — There’s live music in the Victorian Lounge at the Columns. The menu offers such Creole favorites as gumbo and crab cakes and there are cheese plates as well. Reservations accepted. Breakfast daily, lunch Fri.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Thu., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Fiske’s Martini Bar and Restaurant — 301 Dauphine St., (504) 5860972 — This French Quarter hideaway is is known for its martini menu. Louisiana crab and roasted Creole tomato fondue is finished with manchego cheese, scallions and grilled crostini. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, latenight Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. Other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. No reservations. 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., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola.com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Sandwich options include muffulettas, Philly steaks on

OUT to EAT Seed (1330 Prytania St., 504-302-2599; www. seedyourhealth.com) serves local produce in wraps and entrees. P H O TO BY C HERY L G ERBER specials. Eggplant casserole is stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 5981200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Barbecue oysters are flash fried, tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

STEAKHOUSE

po-boy bread and gyros in pita bread. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Siberia — 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2658855; www.siberianola.com — The Russki Reuben features corned beef, Swiss cheese, kapusta (spicy cabbage) and Russian dressing on grilled rye bread. Potato and cheese pierogies are served with fried onions and sour cream. No reservations. Dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

NEIGHBORHOOD

PIZZA

Marks Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainspizza.com — Disembark at Mark Twain’s for salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Sat., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Mid City Pizza — 4400 Banks St., (504) 483-8609; www.midcitypizza.com — The pizzeria serves thin-crust pies topped with many local ingredients, including Chisesi ham and sausage from Terranova Brothers. Diners can build their own calzones or pies from a list of toppings, or try a special such

SANDWICHES & PO-BOYS

Killer Poboys — 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — At the back of Erin Rose, Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of po-boys. The Dark and Stormy features pork shoulder slowly braised with ginger and Old New Orleans Spiced Rum and is dressed with house-made garlic mayo and lime cabbage. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Cash only. $ Magazine Po-Boy Shop — 2368 Magazine St., (504) 522-3107 — Choose from a long list of po-boys filled with everything from fried seafood to corned beef to hot sausage to veal. There are breakfast burritos in the morning and daily lunch specials. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.Sat. Credit cards. $ Mahony’s Po-Boy Shop — 3454 Magazine St., (504) 899-3374; www. mahonyspoboys.com — The Peacemaker layers fried local oysters, bacon and cheddar cheese on Leidenheimer French bread. Angus’ pot roast beef po-boy is served dressed on Leidenheimer bread. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$ Short Stop Po-Boys — 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 885-4572; www.shortstoppoboysno.com — Popular

po-boy options include fried shrimp or fried oysters and roast beef, featuring beef slow cooked in its own jus. Short Stop’s gumbo combines smoked andouille sausage and chicken. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat., early dinner Mon.-Thu., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $ Tracey’s Original Irish Channel Bar — 2604 Magazine St., (504) 897-5413; www. traceysnola.com — The neighborhood bar’s menu includes roast beef and fried seafood po-boys, seafood platters, fried okra, chicken wings, gumbo, soups, salads and more. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $

SEAFOOD

Blue Crab & Oyster Restaurant — 7900 Lakeshore Drive., (504) 284-2898; www. thebluecrabnola.com — The seafood restaurant serves shrimp and grits, stuffed whole flounder, fried seafood and seasonal boiled seafood. There’s seating overlooking Lake Pontchartrain. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Large picture windows offer views of Bourbon Street, and the bar is stocked with a large selection of bourbons. Reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$ Charles Seafood — 8311 Jefferson Hwy., (504) 405-5263 — Trout is stuffed with crabmeat, topped with crawfish Acadiana sauce and served with vegetables, salad and bread. The menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, fried seafood platters, tuna steaks and a few Italian entrees, such as paneed veal. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Half Shell Oyster Bar and Grill — 3101 Esplanade Ave., (504) 298-0504; www. halfshellneworleans.com — The Bayou Boogaloo breakfast features a threeegg omelet with sauteed shrimp and crawfish with fried oysters and shrimp sauce on top. Voodoo Bleu features bacon-wrapped char-grilled oysters topped with garlic-butter and blue cheese. No reservations. Lunch, brunch and dinner Thu.-Tue. Credit cards. $$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian Restaurant — 910 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www.mredsno.com — The menu includes seafood, Italian dishes, fried chicken, po-boys, salads and daily

Runway Cafe

TAPAS/ SPANISH

Mimi’s in the Marigny — 2601 Royal St., (504) 872-9868 — Mushroom manchego toast is a favorite here. Hot and cold tapas dishes range from grilled marinated artichokes to calamari. Reservations accepted for large parties. Dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $ Vega Tapas Cafe — 2051 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-2007; www. vegatapascafe.com — Grilled avocado salad is served with crispy onions and Mahon cheese in Portuguese chestnut-vanilla vinaigrette. Wild mushroom ravioli are served with Madeira and goat cheese creme. Reservations accepted. Dinner Mon.-Sat, late night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

VEGETARIAN

Seed — 1330 Prytania St., (504) 302-2599; www.seedyourhealth.com — Seed uses local, organic ingredients in its eclectic global menu, including soups, salads, nachos, sandwiches and more. Raw pad thai features shredded cucumber, carrots, peppers, jicama, bean sprouts and peanuts in house-made marinade. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

VIETNAMESE

Pho Tau Bay Restaurant — 113 Westbank Expwy., Suite C, Gretna, (504) 368-9846 — You’ll find classic Vietnamese beef broth and noodle soups, vermicelli dishes, seafood soups, shrimp spring rolls and more. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Rolls-N-Bowls — 605 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 309-0519; www.facebook. com/rolls-nbowlsnola — This casual Vietnamese eatery serves spring rolls, pho, rice and vermicelli bowls, banh mi, stir fry entrees and bubble tea. The vermicelli bowl features noodles over lettuce, cucumber and carrots; shrimp are optional. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

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Cafe B — 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 934-4700; www.cafeb.com — This cafe serves an elevated take on the dishes commonly found in neighborhood restaurants. Grilled redfish is served with confit of wild mushrooms, spaghetti squash, charred Vidalia onion and aged balsamic vinegar. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant. com — This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites such as red beans and rice. Daily specials include braised lamb shank, lima beans with a ham hock and chicken fried steak served with macaroni and cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — Favorites at this Mid-City restaurant include the Cajun Cuban with roasted pork, grilled ham, cheese and pickles pressed on buttered bread. The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. There also are salads, burgers and Italian dishes. No reservations. Lunch daily, Dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$

as the Mid City Meat Monster, loaded with pepperoni, ham, bacon, meat balls and hot sausage. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.slicepizzeria.com — Slice serves pizza by the pie or slice, plus salads, pasta and more. The Sportsman’s Paradise pie is topped with Gulf shrimp, andouille, corn, diced tomatoes and caramelized onions. Full bar available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza.com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies and diners can build their own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. The menu also includes salads and sandwiches. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $ Wit’s Inn — 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600 — This Mid-City bar and restaurant features pizzas, calzones, toasted subs, salads and appetizers for snacking. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse — 5101 West Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 8885533; www.austinsno.com — Austin’s serves prime steaks, chops and seafood. Veal Austin features paneed veal topped with Swiss chard, bacon, mushrooms, asparagus, crabmeat and brabant potatoes on the side. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with masa-fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Popular starters include the jumbo lump crabcake made with aioli. Reservations recommended. Lunch Friday, dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

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MARCH 7 — Shadows Arts and Crafts Fair (Shadows-on-the-Teche, 317 E. Main St., New Iberia; www. shadowsontheteche.org) As many as 100 vendors sell art, woodwork, metal works, jewelry, children’s clothing, toys, food and seasonal items from booths set up throughout the gardens of this plantation. Admission includes a tour of the historic Shadows-on-the-Teche. Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $5 adults, $3 children.

7-8 — Los Islenos Fiesta (Los Islenos Museum Complex, 1357 Bayou Road, St. Bernard, 504-277-4681; www.losislenos. org) The annual festivities celebrate St. Bernard Parish’s Isleno culture with live music, a heritage program and more. La Zarzalera, a group of Canary Islander entertainers, are one of the highlights of the event. Hours 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun. Admission $3, free for children under 12. 13 — Concerts in the Courtyard (The Historic New Orleans

Collection, 533 Royal St., 504-523-4662; www.hnoc.org) The monthly concert series presents music by the Lost Bayou Ramblers, as well as beer and wine. Hours 6 p.m.8 p.m. Admission $10, HNOC members free. 13 — Lark in the Park (New Orleans Botanical Garden, 1 Palm Drive, 504-483-9376; www. friendsofcitypark.com) This soiree benefits City Park and a spotlights the park’s rejuvenation over the last decade. There will be live entertainment, food

and drinks. Hours 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Admission starts at $75. 13, 20, 27 — Mandeville Live! (Tammany Trace Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville; www. cityofmandeville.com) The weekly concert series features a variety of music genres. Hours 6 p.m.8:30 p.m. Admission free. 13-14 — Buku Art + Music Project (Mardi Gras World, 1400 Port of New Orleans Place; www. thebukuproject.com) The festival features two days of indie rock, hip-hop and electronic dance

music, as well as food, art and more. Music starts at 3 p.m. Fri.Sat. Admission $179.50 general (sold out), $379.50-$599 VIP. 13-15 — Independence Sicilian Heritage Festival (312 E. Railroad Ave., Independence, 985-9695916; www.indysicilianfest. com) This festival features the tastes and sounds of Sicily. Highlights include a spaghettieating contest, live music and a meatball-throwing contest. Hours 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Admission free. 13-15 — New Orleans Home & Garden Show (Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, 504-835-6383; www. neworleanshomeshows.com) — The event features cooking demonstrations, arts and antiques appraisals, home and garden products, special activities and more. Hours noon-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Admission $15, $8 military, free for children 12 and under. 15 — India Fest (New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 504-658-4100; www.noma. org) New Orleans Museum of Art and the Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans present the second annual Indian culture festival. There will be “how to wear a sari” demonstrations, henna applications, kite-flying, yoga, dance performances and Indian cuisine. Hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $5, free for NOMA members and children under 6. 19-21 — T-Bois Blues Festival (900 Hamilton St., Larose, 985-2093528; www.tboisbluesfestival.

com) The blues festival is held on an alligator farm about an hour from New Orleans and features all-inclusive camping, art, bonfires, national and local music acts, Cajun cuisine and beer from NOLA Brewing. Doors open 2 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Admission $125 for two-day pass, $60 children, free for children under 12. 20-22 — Amite Oyster Festival (Downtown Amite, 985-9695340; www.amiteoysterfestival. com) Oysters done most ways — including fried, raw or grilled — are the stars of this festival, which also offers live music in a variety of genres, carnival rides, art and crafts and more. Hours 4 p.m.-midnight Fri., 10 a.m.midnight Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Admission free.

20-22 — Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival (Nicholls State University, 906 E. First St., Thibodaux, 985-448-4965; www. nicholls.edu/swamp-stomp) The three-day festival focuses on south Louisiana culture, particularly music. Local and regional bands perform, including Nonc Nu and da Wild Matous, Bruce Daigrepont, Geno Delafose and the French Rock ’n Boogie and others, and there’s a gumbo cookoff, free zydeco dance

20-22 — Terrytown Spring Festival (Oakwood Center, 197 Westbank Expressway, Terrytown, 504-361-6013; www. terrytownfestival.com) The event has live entertainment, food booths, arts and crafts, carnival rides, a pageant and more. Amanda Shaw, Loverboy and Cowboy Mouth are among performers. Hours 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Admission $8, free for children 12 and under. 21 — Bloomin’ on the Bricks (Front Street, Natchitoches, 318-352-2746; www. downtownnatchitoches.com) The spring garden festival features a sales area of lawn and garden products, decorative items and plants. There’s also food booths, live entertainment and children’s activities. Hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission free. 21 — Earth Fest (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 504-581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org/earthfest) The annual event has live entertainment, food and crafts vendors and exhibitors offering information about conservation and saving the environment. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free with zoo admission, $18.95 adults, $14.95 for 65 and older, $13.95 for ages 2-12, free for members.

Washboard players show their skills at the Louisiana Swamp Stomp in Thibodaux. PHOTO COURTESY LOUISIANA SWAMP STOMP

21-22 — Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival (Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., 504-558-6100; www. congosquarerhythms.com) The eighth annual festival celebrates the history of New Orleans’ Congo Square with brass bands, Mardi Gras Indians and African, Caribbean and Louisiana music. This year’s headliners include Rebirth Brass Band and the Wild Magnolias’ tribute to the late Bo Dollis featuring Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and Bo Dollis, Jr. Hours 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Admission free. 22 — Dog Day Walk-A-Thon and Festival (New Orleans City Park, Big Lake Lawn, 504-762-3307;

www.la-spca.org/dogday) The event features pet contests, demonstrations, food, drinks and live music. Proceeds benefit the Louisiana SPCA. Hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission free. 25-29 — Tennessee Williams New Orleans Literary Festival (Various locations in the French Quarter; www. tennesseewilliams.net) The festival honors the playwright’s works and life in the city. This year’s program commemorates anniversaries including Hurricane Katrina, the Battle of New Orleans and the 175th anniversary of Antoine’s Restaurant. There are master

classes, panels, theater, food, music, writing competitions and more. Hours vary. Admission varies. 26-29 — Louisiana Crawfish Festival (Sigur Cultural Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette; www. louisianacrawfishfestival. com) About 30,000 pounds of boiled crawfish and dishes like crawfish bread, crawfish pasta and crawfish jambalaya will be consumed at the festival. There will be local bands performing, amusement rides, arts and crafts and more. Hours 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Thu., 5 p.m.-midnight Fri., 11 a.m.-midnight Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. PAGE 5

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20-22 — Audubon Pilgrimage (11757 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville, 225-635-6330; www. audubonpilgrimage.info) The event features living history demonstrations, authentic 1820s costumes and an antiques sale. Attendees can tour historic homes, gardens and cemeteries. Hours 9 a.m.-5p.m. Admission $20.

lessons, kids’ activities, a crafts fair and educational exhibits. Hours 3:30 p.m.-9:40 p.m. Fri., 9:30 a.m.-9:10 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sun. Admission $10 per day, $25 for a weekend pass, free for Nicholls State University students and children 12 and under.

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These pirates are part of a boat parade at the two-week-long Contraband Days. PHOTO BY MONSOURSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

27-28 — Hammond Smokin’ BBQ Challenge (Downtown Hammond, 985-969-8172; www.hammondbbq. com) Festivalgoers help determine who wins the Tip-2-Taste challenge from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday by sampling food at different booths and leaving a tip. The one with the most tips wins. There also are other cooking contests featuring teams from across the U.S., live music and more. Hours 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Admission free. 27-28— Hogs for the Cause (New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive, 504232-8272, www.hogsforthecause.org) The annual event features live bands, local food and more than 80 teams competing for the title of Louisiana Pork Champion. Drive-By Truckers, the Soul Rebels and other bands perform, and proceeds benefit outreach services for pediatric brain cancer patients and their families. Hours 3 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat. Admission $20 and up, free for children under 12. 27-29 — Jackson Assembly Antiques and Art Show (Charter

Street, Downtown Jackson, Louisiana, 225-634-7155; www. jacksonassemblyantiquesshow. com) — The 50th annual invitational show features sales of works by regional artists, tours of historic buildings, a candy counter, antiques and collectibles dealers offering tools, furniture, books, linens, rugs, silver, glass, porcelain, estate jewelry, plants and more. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Admission $10 (good for all three days). 27-29 — Kenner Italian Heritage Festival (Rivertown, Kenner, 504-7225528; www.italianheritagefestival.com) The Bucktown Allstars, Lena Prima, the Yat Pack, the Victory Bells, Category 6 and others provide live entertainment for the three-day festival, which also includes Italian cuisine, arts and crafts vendors, genealogical research tutoring, kids’ activities and more. Hours 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Admission $5, children 12 and under are free. 28 — Southdown Marketplace Arts and Crafts Festival (Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, Houma, 985-851-0154; www. southdownmuseum.org) More than 300 booths dot the plantation grounds, offering arts, crafts, Cajun food

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run, petting zoo, arts and crafts and more. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission free.

28-29 — NOLA FoodFest (French Market, 504-888-7608; www. nolafoodfest.com) — The street festival celebrates regional American cuisine and draws cooks — who festival organizers call “culinary folk artists” — from all over the country. Dishes range from grilled oyster Rockefeller nachos to alligator sausage tacos to crab and crawfish bisque. There’s also a beigneteating contest, music and more. Hours 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Admission free.

30-31 — New Orleans Oyster Festival (Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal St., 504-888-7608; www. neworleansoysterfestival.org) Food vendors sell dishes from more than 20 restaurants during this festival celebrating the oyster industry. There’s also live music, cooking demonstrations, craft vendors and a children’s area. Hours 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Admission free.

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29 — World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off (Northwest Community Center Pavilion, 651 Samuel Drive, Eunice, 337-457-2565; www. facebook.com/crawfish.etouffee) Professional and amateur cooks vie for the World Champion title for crawfish etouffee. There’s live Cajun and zydeco music, a poker

APRIL 3-5 — Lao New Year Celebration (Wat Thammarattanaram Temple, 7913 Champa Ave., Broussard, 337-364-3403) Lanexang Village in Broussard celebrates the Lao New Year with a three-day festival featuring live music, a beauty pageant, parades, sand castle building, kids’ activities, and vendors selling clothes,

jewelry and food from Southeast Asia. Hours vary. Admission free. 4 — Freret Street Festival (4400-5000 block of Freret Street; www.freretstreetfestival. com) Presented by the Freret Market, the annual event offers live music, food and more than 200 local vendors of art and collectibles. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission free. 9-12 — French Quarter Festival (French Quarter, 504-522-5730; www.fqfi.org) This year’s festival has almost two dozen stages for music and performances, New Orleans cuisine, children’s activities and a film fest. Allen Toussaint is among performers. Hours 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thu. & Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Admission free. 10 — Art in April (Downtown Hammond, 985-277-5681; www. dddhammond.com) Hammond’s Downtown Development District celebrates its sixth annual Art

in April with art exhibits, live music, performance art and more. The traditional wine stroll is one of the event’s major highlights. Hours 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission free. 10, 17, 24 — Mandeville Live! (Tammany Trace Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, www. cityofmandeville.com) See March 13 listing for description. 10-12 — Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana (NOLA Motorsports Park, 11075 Nicolle Blvd., Avondale, 504-731-7083; www.gpofnola. com) Jefferson Parish hosts the inaugural three-day Grand Prix with IndyCar and other familyfriendly events. Races take place on a 2.67-mile circuit equipped with 13 turns and passing zones. Hours vary. Admission $15-$50, $5-$30 for children 12 and under. 10-12 — Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival (Memorial Park, 301 N. Sixth St., Ponchatoula, 800-917-7045; www.

lastrawberryfestival.com) The weekend event offers activities, amusement rides, food booths and plenty of Ponchatoula strawberries. There will be a festival parade, Strawberry Strut 10-K and 1-mile Fun Run races, cooking contests and more. Hours 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 9:30 a.m.till Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 11 — Baton Rouge Blues Festival (St. Philip Street, downtown Baton Rouge; www. batonrougebluesfestival.org) A full slate of blues musicians performs, and there are food and drink vendors, crafts and more. Hours 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Admission free. 11 — Spring for Art (320 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-8650; www. sttammanyartassociation. org) Celebrate the end of winter with gallery openings, demonstrations and new works from dozens of local artists. The downtown Covington event also

features boutique shopping and dining. Hours 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission free. 11-12 — Art in the Pass (War Memorial Park, Pass Christian, Mississippi, 228-452-3315; www. artinthepass.com) More than 100 artists from 15 states will exhibit at the two-day juried arts festival. The 18th annual festival includes paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, pottery, glass, woodworking and jewelry, as well as free seafood cooking demonstrations, live music and educational events. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission free. 11-12 — New Orleans Spring Garden Show (New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park, 3 Victory Ave., 504-658-2900; www.neworleanscitypark.com or www.lsuagcenter.com) — The show features dozens of exhibitors offering plants, arts and crafts, children’s activities, and gardening and decorating

ideas. There also are seminars by experts, children’s activities and food vendors. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $8 adults, $4 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and under and Friends of City Park.

Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers play at French Quarter Fest April 12. PHOTO BY ZACK SMITH

11-16 — Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week (Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife Park, 300 Fisher Road, Lafayette, 337-234-8360; www.lafolkroots. org) “Balfa Week” is a cultural immersion event that includes classes and workshops led by Louisiana musicians and artists, as well as dances nightly featuring local bands. Hours 8 a.m.-midnight daily. Admisson varies. 16-19 — Washington Catfish Festival (Washington Festival Grounds, 143 Veterans Memorial Highway, Washington, 337-8263627) — Live zydeco, Cajun, R&B and blues music are highlights of the 15th annual celebration, which also features a catfish cook-off, PAGE 9

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arts and crafts, Cajun and Creole cuisine, antiques, exhibits and more. Hours 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Thu., 5 p.m.-midnight Fri., 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sat., 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Admission free Thu., $10 adults, $5 children 12 and younger Fri.-Sun. 17 — Concerts in the Courtyard (The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., 504523-4662; www.hnoc.org) — See March 13 listing for description. 17-18 — Jazz and R&B Festival (Front Street, Natchitoches; www.natchjazzfest.com) The 20th annual music festival features platinum-selling artists Mitch Ryder, .38 Special, Joey Molland’s Badfinger and more. Hours vary. Admission free.

18-19 — Angola Prison Spring Rodeo & Craft Show (Louisiana State Penitentiary, 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola, 225-655-2030; www.angolarodeo.com) The best-known rodeo in Louisiana features inmates in wild horse races, cow-milking competitions and bull riding. The Girl’s Rodeo Association will be participating in barrel racing, the only noninmate event. Hours 9 a.m.-close. Admission $15. 18-19 — Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival (Melrose Plantation, 3533 Highway 119, 318-581-8052; www.melroseplantation.org) The 41st annual festival features more than 100 vendors offering paintings, stained glass, gourmet foods, jewelry, clothing, wooden items, pottery and more. Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission $5, $3 children 6-12, free for kids 5 and under. 22-26 — Festival International de Louisiane (Downtown Lafayette, 337-232-8086; www. festivalinternational.org) The festival features a variety of local, international and emerging musicians, theater performances, workshops, arts and crafts,

23 & 27-29 — Factory Fest (Louisiana Music Factory, 421 Frenchmen St., 504-586-1094; www.louisianamusicfactory. com) The Frenchmen Street store stages live music performances featuring New Orleans bands. Hours 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission free.

There are lots of wines to sample (and pair with dishes) at the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. PHOTO COURTESY NOWFE

24 — Zoo-To-Do for Kids (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 504-861-6160; www. auduboninstitute.org/ztdk) The fundraising party is for kids and features food, live music, crafts, games, face painters and inflatable structures. Hours 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission $25, $20 members; $40 early admission. 24-26 — The Italian Festival (Highway 61 near City Hall, Tickfaw, 985-974-0565; www. italianfestivalorg.com) The three-day festival features family-friendly entertainment, food, a spaghetti cookoff, beauty pageant, carnival rides, parade and more. Hours 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Admission free. 24-26 — Etouffee Festival (St. John Francis Regis Church, 370 Main St., Arnaudville, 337-754-5912; www.johnfrancisregis.net) The festival features an etouffee cook-off, carnival rides, bingo and crafts. Live entertainment includes perfomances by Krossfyre, Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie and more. Hours 5 p.m.-midnight Fri., 11 a.m.midnight Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Admission free. 24-26, 30-May 3 — New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Fair Grounds Racecourse & Slots, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., 504-410-4100; www.nojazzfest.com) The internationally acclaimed annual festival features performances by Elton John, Keith Urban, Lenny Kravitz, No Doubt, Alison Krauss, Widespread Panic, The Who, Chicago, Steve Winwood, John Legend, Jimmy Buffett, Tony Bennett and others. There also are kids’ activities, arts and crafts areas, food and drink vendors and more. Hours 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Admission $58 in advance, $70 at the gate, $5 children 2-10 (at the gate only). 24-26 — St. Joan of Arc Fair Deaux Deaux (529 W. 5th St., LaPlace, 985-652-9100; www.

sjachurch.com) The festival features carnival rides, food stands, raffles, auctions and more. There will be a talent show along with live musical performances from local entertainers. Hours 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Admission free. 28-May 10 — Contraband Days (Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, 337-436-5508; www. contrabanddays.com) The pirate festival features 100 events over a two-week period, including live music, enactments, fireworks, walking parades, arts and crafts and carnival rides. Hours vary. Admission $5 per day, $15 complete pass, free for children 5 and under.

MAY 1 — Whitney Zoo-To-Do (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 504-8616160; www.auduboninstitute.org/ ztd) The black-tie gala for adults is a fundraiser that features food and drinks from New Orleans restaurants, live music, a silent auction and a raffle for a luxury vehicle. Hours 7 p.m.-midnight. Admission $175. 1-3 — Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival (Parc Hardy, 2090

Rees St., Breaux Bridge, 337332-6655; www.bbcrawfest. com) The legislatively dubbed “Crawfish Capital of the World” hosts the half-century-old annual celebration to spotlight Louisiana cuisine and Cajun, zydeco and swamp pop music. There are dance contests, crawfish races, a crawfish-eating contest, crawfish etouffee cookoff, Cajun music workshops and more. Hours 4 p.m.-midnight Fri., 10 a.m.midnight Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Admission $5 Fri. and Sun., $10 Sat., $15 three-day pass. 1-3 — New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Fair Grounds Racecourse & Slots, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., www.nojazzfest.com) See April 24 listing for description. 1-10 — Contraband Days (Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, 337-912-8602; www. contrabanddays.com) See April 28 listing for description. 2 — Louisiana Dragon Boat Races (Alexandria Museum of Art, 933 Second St., Alexandria, 318-443-3458; www.themuseum. org/ldbr) — The races take place on the Red River in downtown Alexandria, and the celebration includes arts, food, music and educat ion activities. Hours vary. Admission varies.

2 — St. Francisville and Jackson Garden Stroll (Town Hall, 11936 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville, 225-635-3614; www. stfrancisvillespringstroll.org) The tour provides visitors the opportunity to visit five private gardens in Louisiana’s East and West Feliciana Parishes. Hours noon-5 p.m. Admission $20. 2 — Sunset Herb & Garden Festival (235 Marie St., Sunset; www.sunsetherbfestival.com) Native plants, flowers, herbs, garden art and decor and herbal products are available for sale, plus there are guest speakers and more. Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $5. 2-3 — Celebration of Herbs & Gardens (Marie Street, Sunset, 337662-3542; www.sunsetherbfestival. com) — The 18th annual garden festival sells native plants and flowers, as well as fresh herbs, herbal products, yard art and food. There also are kids’ activities. Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $5, free for children under 6. 2-23 — Natchez Festival of Music (717 N. Union St., Natchez, Miss., 601-446-9626; www. natchezfestivalofmusic.com) — The 25th annual festival features piano by Jonathan Levin Piano, Rossini, Puccini and Martinis, a Rodgers and Hammerstein

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17-19 — Grand Isle Migratory Bird Celebration (Grand Isle, 985-4470868; www.grandisle.btnep.org) The Grand Isle Sanctuary Group invites participants to enjoy the annual spring bird migration. There will be birdwatching tours, arts and crafts, games and plenty of family fun. Hours vary. Admission varies.

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Cabaret, blues artist Vasti Jackson, baroque music, opera, theater, a beertasting and blues event and more. Hours vary. Admission varies. 5 — Factory Fest (Louisiana Music Factory, 421 Frenchmen St., 504-5861094; www.louisianamusicfactory.com) See April 23 listing for description. 8-10 — Bayou Cajun Fest (Larose Regional Park & Civic Center, 307 E. Fifth St., Larose, 985-693-7355; www. bayoucivicclub.org) Local bands like the Aaron Foret Band and Drunk Punch Ponies kick off Larose’s inaugural Bayou Cajun Fest. Other highlights include a craft market, carnival rides, a Louisiana seafood boil-off and more. Hours 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Admission free.

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10 — Mother’s Day (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 504-581-4629; www. auduboninstitute.org) Live music featuring Irma Thomas has become a Mother’s Day tradition for many families. The celebration also features food, craft vendors, family activities and access to the zoo. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Event included in zoo admission: $18.95 ages 13-64, $14.95 ages 65 and older, $13.95 ages 2-12, free for mothers.

15 — Concerts in the Courtyard (The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., 504-523-4662; www.hnoc.org) — See March 13 listing for description. 15-17 — Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo (500 N. Jefferson Davis Parkway, 504-4883865; www.thebayouboogaloo.com) The family-friendly event features a wide range of musicians, arts and crafts, children’s activities and food demonstrations. Hours 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sun. Admission free. 15-17 — Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival (225 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, 504-394-6328; www. plaqueminesparishfestival.com) The annual festival features Louisiana and Gulf seafood done lots of ways, an oyster drop raffle, helicopter rides, carnival rides, a car show, music by Rockin’ Dopsie, Dash Rip Rock, Aaron Foret, Boot Hill and more. Hours 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Admission free. 20-23 — New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (Various locations, 504-934-1474; www.nowfe.com) The culinary event draws more than 10,000 gourmands, oenophiles and others to sample the city’s food, drinks, live music and art. There are special tasting events, culinary experiences, a gala and more. Hours vary. Admission varies.

21-24 — Krotz Springs Sportsmen’s Heritage Festival (Nall Park, 562 Front St., Krotz Springs, 337-566-3527; www. kssportsmensheritagefestival.com) — The festival, held near the Atchafalaya River, celebrates the wildlife and heritage of the area with a fishing tournament, wild game cook-off, live music, food, arts and crafts and more. Hours vary. Admission free. 22-24 — Greek Festival (Holy Trinity Cathedral, 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd., 504-282-0259) The celebration of New Orleans’ Greek roots offers traditional cuisine, music, dancing and more. There are cooking demonstrations, canoe rides and live entertainment. Hours 5 p.m.-11. p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Admission $5, free for children under 12. 25-31— Birdfoot Festival (Various locations in New Orleans, 504-4516578; www.birdfootfestival.org) The fourth annual chamber music festival is in residence at the Contemporary Arts Center, opening rehearsals to the general public and presenting 10 concerts and events, including a Chamber Music Mentoring Program for local high school students. Hours vary. Admission varies.

JUNE 6-7 — Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival (Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., 504-558-6100; www.jazzandheritage. org/cajun-zydeco) The festival presents traditional and modern Cajun and zydeco music, as well as regional seafood dishes and a crafts fair. Hours 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Admission free. 11-14 — FestiGals 2015 (J.W. Marriot New Orleans Hotel, 614 Canal St., 855-425-9563; www.festigals.org) The theme for the four-day women’s empowerment weekend is “Heels on the Ground: Fearless & Fabulous Women.” The festival offers empowerment workshops, inspirational seminars, tours, shopping and a Bodacious Bras for a Cause benefit for the Cancer Association of New Orleans. Hours vary. Admission $395. 12 — Concerts in the Courtyard (The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., 504-523-4662; www.hnoc.org) — See March 13 listing for description. 13-14 — French Market Creole Tomato Festival (French Market, 1235 N. Peters St., 504-522-2621; www.frenchmarket. org) The 29th incarnation of the French Market’s Creole Tomato Festival features food booths, live music, children’s activities, fresh Creole tomatoes for sale, cooking demonstrations and a

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12-14 — June Bug Arts & Crafts Show (Coquille Park & Recreation Center, 13505 Highway 1085, Covington, 985-796-5853; www.steinhauerproductions.com) More than 100 vendors sell handmade arts and crafts, gifts and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission TBA.

2-5 — Essence Festival (Various locations in New Orleans; www. essence.com) The weekend features Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Missy Elliott and others, as well as local and regional bands, empowerment workshops, seminars and more. Hours vary. Admission varies.

26-28 — Crabfest Lacombe (John Davis Park, 61100 N. 12th St., Lacombe, 985-218-9304; www.crabfestlacombe. com) Seafood vendors offer gourmet dishes at the 39th annual event, which also includes arts and crafts, games, children’s activities and live music from Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville, Chubby Carrier, Waylon Thibodeaux, Christian Serpas and others. Hours 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat., noon-8 p.m. Sun. Admission $5 Friday, $10 Sat.-Sun., free for children under 12.

4 — Lebeau Zydeco Festival (Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 103 Lebeau Church Road, 337623-0303; lebeauzydecofestival.com) Enjoy family activities, famous Lebeau pork-backbone dinners and, of course, live zydeco music at this yearly festival. Gates open at noon. Admission $12, free for children under 12. 15-19 — Tales of the Cocktail (Various locations, 504-948-0511; www.

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talesofthecocktail.com) The five-day event features seminars, tastings, product launches, competitions, networking events and more. Hours vary. Admission varies. 17-18 — Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival (Prather Coliseum, 220 S. Jefferson St., Natchitoches, 318-357-4332; www. louisianafolklife.nsula.edu) There are three stages for music, Cajun dance lessons, a fiddle workshop, food, demonstrations and more. The Louisiana State Fiddle Championship is Saturday. Hours 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri., 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sat. Admission $5 Fri. and after 5 p.m. Sat., $8 Sat., free children 12 and under.

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17-18 — Swamp Pop Music Festival (Lamar Dixon Expo Center, 9039 St. Landry Road, Gonzales, 225-621-1700; www.swamppopmusicfest.com) The two-day music festival features indoor stages and a full slate of swamp pop music. Proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Hours 5 p.m.-till Fri., 10:30 a.m.-till Sat. Admission TBA.

17-19 — Cajun Music and Food Festival (Burton Complex, 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles, 337-217-2612; www. visitlakecharles.org) The annual festival is presented by the Cajun French Music Association’s Lake Charles chapter and includes Cajun food and music, raffles, games and family-friendly activities. Hours vary. Admission TBA. 18-19 — Christmas Magic in July (Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 985-796-5853; www. steinhauerproductions.com) The shopping event features more than 100 vendors selling jewelry, clothing, wooden items, pottery, home decor, outdoor art, gifts and original artworks. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission TBA. 24-25 — Marshland Festival (Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles; www. visitlakecharles.org) Local and national zydeco, Cajun and country music artists will play. Hours 6 p.m.-midnight Fri., 11 a.m.-midnight Sat. Admission, $10 Fri., $15 Sat., free for children 12 and under. 25 — Southwest Louisiana Attakapas Opelousas Prairie Tribe Festival (Farmers Market Pavilion, 828 Landry St., Opelousas, 337-246-0718) Opelousas’ Native American heritage is celebrated with traditional dancing, drumming, storytelling and demonstrations. There’s also food, arts and crafts, face-painting and a talking stick contest. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission free. 31-Aug. 3 — Satchmo Summer Festival (Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 504-522-5730; www.fqfi.org) Celebrate

the life, legacy and music of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong with two music stages, seminars, family activities, New Orleans cuisine and more. Highlights include a Sunday Jazz Mass and second line parade. Hours 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission free.

AUGUST 1 — Whitney White Linen Night (Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. & 200-600 blocks of Julia Street, 504-528-3805; www.cacno.org) This annual Julia Street block party features live music, museum and gallery exhibit openings and 20 local vendors serving up food and cocktails. All proceeds benefit the Contemporary Arts Center. Hours 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission free. 1-3 — Satchmo Summer Festival (Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 504-5225730; www.fqfi.org) See July 31 listing for description. 14-15 — Jackson Rhythm and Blues Festival (Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, Mississippi, 601-960-1891; www.jacksonrhythmandbluesfestival. com) Four of the five music stages are indoors in air-conditioned spaces decorated like juke joints. Chaka Khan and the Isley Brothers are the headliners for the two-day festival, which features about 30 Mississippi blues musicians and regional and national R&B groups. Other performers include Macy Gray, Ana Popovic, Bobby Rush, Truck Patch Revival and others. Hours 5 p.m.-till Fri., 3 p.m.-till Sat. Admission $40 Fri., $55 Sat. 15 — Arts and Crabs Fest (Burton Complex, 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles, 337-439-2787; www. visitlakecharles.org) Regional restaurants present dishes made with crabs, paired with beers from Louisiana craft breweries. There also are interactive cultural activities. Hours 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Admission $25.

SEPTEMBER 3-7 — Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival (715 Second St., Morgan City, 985-385-0703; www. shrimpandpetroleum.org) The five-day festival features live music, a children’s village, arts and crafts, lots of shrimp dishes, a car show, fireworks and more. Hours vary. Admission free. 4-5 — Cane River Zydeco Festival (Downtown Natchitoches, 800-259-1714; www.natchitoches.net) The twoday event includes a zydeco dance

Visitors to the Arts and Crabs Fest in Lake Charles try crab dishes paired with beers from Louisiana craft breweries. PHOTO BY PARKERBRANDCREATIVE.COM

5 — Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival (Zydeco Festival Park, 457 Zydeco Road, off Highway 167 N., Plaisance, 337-290-6048; www.zydeco.org) — The celebration of zydeco also includes swamp pop, Cajun and Southern soul music, and there’s food and more. Gates open at 11 a.m. Admission $10 adults, $5 children 12 and younger. 18-19 — Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival (Downtown Natchitoches, 800-259-1714; www.meatpiefestival.com) The festival features a variety of homemade meat pies, as well as live music, a meat pieeating contest, children’s activities and more. Hours 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat. Admission free. 25-26 — Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival (Cassidy Park, 129 Ben Miller Drive, Bogalusa, 985-205-1075; www. bogalusablues.com) — The third annual festival features a diverse lineup of blues musicians, cultural education programs, Louisiana food, arts and crafts and more. Hours 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. Admission free.

25-26 — Hot Air Balloon Festival (Lamar Dixon Expo Center, 9039 S. Landry Road, Gonzales; www.ascensionballooning. com) The hot air balloon festival outside the expo center includes dozens of hot air balloons, a children’s village, food, music and more. Inside the expo center are more than 100 vendors offering arts, crafts and gifts for sale. Hours 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. Admission $2, free for children 12 and under. 25-27 — Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Fair (Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, 8968 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, 504-394-0314; www.olphbc.org/events) There’s food, music, crafts, games, rides and more. Hours all day. Admission free. 26 — New Orleans on Tap (Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., 504-7623307) The beer festival features more than 300 beers, including libations from homebrewers and microbrews. There also is live music, food and entertainment from local dance troupes. Hours 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Admission free. 26-27 — Best of the Bayou Festival (Downtown Houma, 985-876-5600; www.bestofthebayou.la) There are two stages for national headliners and Louisiana musicians to perform, as

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well as Cajun cuisine, an arts market, alligator race, classic car show and more. Hours vary. Admission free. 27 — Calca-Chew Food Festival (St. Margaret Family Life Center, 2500 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles, 337-439-4585; www.visitlakecharles.org) The alcohol-free festival focuses on French heritage and offers foods including boudin, etouffee, jambalaya and fried fish. There are live and silent auctions, children’s games and activities and more. Hours 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission free.

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2-4 — Gretna Heritage Festival (Huey P. Long Avenue, downtown Gretna, 504-361-7748; www. gretnafest.com) The three-day festival takes over 25 city blocks of Gretna and has six stages for performances by local and national music acts. There also are food vendors, rides, activities for the kids and more. Hours 3 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri., noon-11 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Admission $20 daily, $15 in advance, $50 weekend pass. Free for ages 12 and younger. 9-10 — Carnaval Latino (Various locations, French Quarter and Downtown, 504-528-8560; www. carnavallatinola.com) Presented by the Hispanic-American Musicians and Artists Cultural Association, the 16th edition of this festival celebrates Latin music and Hispanic history and culture in New Orleans. The festival includes Latin music, a parade, art, food and more. Hours vary. Admission free.

9-10, 16-17, 23-24 — Oktoberfest (Deutsches Haus, 415 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 504-522-8014; www.oktoberfestnola.com) Willkommen to the annual Oktoberfest celebration, featuring three weekends of German food, music and fun. Highlights include Dachshund races, 5K run/walk, a beersteinholding contest and more than 18 brews. Hours 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 3 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat. Admission $6, free for children under 12. 9-11 — Festival Acadiens et Creole (Girard Park, Congress Street at Cajundome Boulevard, Lafayette; www.festivalacadiens. com) The three-day festival celebrates Cajun and Creole food, music, dancing, arts and crafts and more. Hours 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sun. Admission free. 9-11 — Louisiana Gumbo Festival of Chackbay (Chackbay-Choupic Fairgrounds, 326 Highway 304, Thibodaux, 985-633-2828; www. lagumbofest.com) Local and national musical acts including Doug Stone and Velvet Sky will perform, and there are vendors selling gumbo, fried fish, sauce piquante and more. There also are carnival rides, a parade, kids’ activities and more. Hours 6 p.m.-midnight Fri., noon-midnight Sat., and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Admission free. 10 — Fall for Art (320 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation. org) The event draws nearly 4,000 visitors to the St. John district every season, showcasing new work by dozens of artists. Attractions include gallery openings, art demonstrations, boutique

shopping and fine dining throughout downtown Covington. Hours 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission free. 10-11 — Wooden Boat Festival (Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville, 985-8459200; www.woodenboatfest. org) The annual festivities feature a boat-building contest, children’s village, classic car and motorcycle shows and arts and crafts. The beer garden comes complete with flatscreen televisions so no one has to miss the game. Hours 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Admission $10, $5 for seniors over 65 and children 12 and under, free for active military with ID. 11 — Celebracion Latina (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 504-581-4629; www. auduboninstitute.org) The festival celebrates Latin American culture with food, music and special activities. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission free with zoo admission: $18.95 ages 13-64, $14.95 ages 65 and older, $13.95 ages 2-12, free for members.

5K run, more than 20 bands, carnival rides and more at the 78-year-old festival celebrating the importance of rice. Hours 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Thu., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Admission free. 16-18 — Andouille Festival (2900 Hwy. 51, LaPlace, 985-652-9569; www.andouillefestival.com) LaPlace, self-proclaimed andouille capital of the world, hosts its 42nd annual andouille festival. There will be eating contests, cook-offs, amusement rides, music and more. Hours 6 p.m.midnight Fri., 11a.m.-midnight Sat., 11a.m.-10p.m. Sun. Admission free. 16-18 — Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival (Lafayette Square Park, 540 St. Charles Ave., 504558-6100; www.jazzandheritage. org/blues-fest) Celebrate the soul of the South with music, an arts market, a smorgasbord of barbecue options and smoked meats. Hours 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Admission free.

served raw on the half-shell, fried in dinners and on po-boys, grilled and more. There also are a variety of other seafood dishes, as well as live music, carnival rides, games, contests and a crafts fair. Hours 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat. and noon-9 p.m. Sat. Admission free. 17-18 — Experience Louisiana Festival (LSU-Eunice, 2048 Johnson Highway, Eunice, 337-5803363; www.experiencelouisiana. org) The event features a range of food, music, art, crafts and other aspects of Louisiana culture. Hours TBA. Admission free. 22-Nov. 1 — Greater Baton Rouge State Fair (10672 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, 225-7553247; www.gbrsf.com) The annual fair celebrates 50 years with amusement rides, agricultural and livestock events, music, food and more. Hours 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Admission $5 for people 48 inches and taller.

14-18 — Cal-Cam Fair (West Calcasieu Arena & Events Center, 2900 Ruth St., Sulphur, 337-5279371; www.visitlakecharles.org) About 3,000 people attend the 92-year-old alcohol-free event, which offers a variety of music performances, a livestock show, wildlife exhibits, carnival rides, games and more. Hours TBA. Admission TBA.

16-18 — KC International Acadian Festival (58715 Price St., Plaquemine, 225-687-2061; www.kc970.org) The festival celebrating the Acadian heritage of South Louisiana offers rides and games, food and live entertainment. There’s a festival parade Sunday and a reenactment of Longfellow’s epic poem Evangeline the weekend before. Hours 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. Admission free.

23-24 — Ghosts in the Oaks (New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive, 504-483-9376; www. friendsofcitypark.com) The family-friendly event includes unlimited rides at the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, trickor-treating in Storyland, arts and crafts, face-painting and other activities. Hours 7 p.m.-10 p.m., early admission 6 p.m. Admission $15 general, $12 Friends of City Park members, $20 early admission, free for children under 3 .

15-18 — International Rice Festival (Downtown Crowley, 337-783-3067; www.ricefestival. com) — There’s a frog derby, rice-eating contest, a car show,

16-18 — Violet Oyster Festival (Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet, 504-5830555; www.olol-church.com/ oyster_festival.htm) Oysters are

23-25 — French Food Festival (Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, 307 E. Fifth St., Larose, 985-693-7355; www. bayoucivicclub.org) This down-

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BW the-bayou festival features Cajun dishes like shrimp boulettes, crawfish fettuccine and seafood gumbo, as well as carnival rides, contests and the Mid-South Pro Tour Bullriding Finals. There will be musical performances by Waylon Thibodeaux, Amanda Shaw, Contraflow and others. Hours 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Thu., 5 p.m.-11 a.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Sat., 10 a.m.6 p.m. Sun. Admission free. 24 — Sweet Dough Pie Festival (St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 174 Church St., Grand Coteau, 337662-3058; www.sweetdoughgc. com) — Live music, blacksmith demonstrations, a pie contest and 50 arts and crafts and other vendors participate in the festival celebrating the culture and history of Grand Coteau. Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission free.

31-Nov. 8 — LadyFest 2015 (Various locations, 504-931-9824; www.ladyfestneworleans.org) The multi-day event serves as a showcase for women to present their art, music and spoken word talents. LadyFest’s mission is to provide a venue where female artists can counter common prejudices, such as racism, homophobia and sexism. Hours vary. Admission TBA.

12-15 — Port Barre Cracklin Festival (Veterans Park, 504 Sazian Ave., Port Barre, 337-585-6673; www.portbarrecracklinfestival. com) — The alcohol-free event showcases the making of cracklins, but there’s also live music, carnival rides, food, a beauty pageant and more. Hours 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Thu., 5 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Fri., noon-11:30 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-till Sun. Admission $5, free ages 10 and younger.

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13-15 — Westwego Cypress Swamp Fest (Westwego Farmers and Fisheries Market, 419 Avenue A, Westwego, 504-341-9083; www.cityofwestwego.com) The three-day festival includes live music, food and beverage vendors, carnival games and crafts. Hours 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri., noon to 10 p.m. Sat, noon to 9 p.m. Sun. Admission $3, free for children 10 and under.

1 — Greater Baton Rouge State Fair (10672 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, 225-755-3247; www. gbrsf.com) See Oct. 22 listing for description. 1 — Voodoo Music + Arts Experience (New Orleans City Park, 877-569-7767; www. worshipthemusic.com) See Oct. 30 listing for description. 6-8 — Holy Ghost Creole Bazaar and Festival (Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 747 N. Union St., Opelousas, 337-942-2732; www.hgcatholic.org) — Zydeco music and Creole cuisine are highlighted at the festival, which includes a gospel choir concert, parade, raffles, games and more. Hours 8 p.m.-midnight Fri., 10 a.m.-till Sat.-Sun. Admission free.

14-15 — Covington Three Rivers Art Festival (Downtown Covington, 985-327-9797; www. threeriversartfestival.com) More than 200 artists from about 20 states will exhibit and sell their art, crafts, jewelry and more. There also will be arts and crafts demonstrations, music, food and children’s activites. Hours TBA. Admission free.

31-Nov. 1 — Holly Daze (Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 985-796-5853; www. steinhauerproductions.com) Handcrafted items and a large selection of gifts are featured at this arts, crafts and gifts show and sale, which also has a kids’ area. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission TBA.

7-8 — The Giant Omelette Celebration (Magdaline Square, Downtown Abbeville, 337-3449232; www.giantomelette.org) The two-day festival features Cajun music, food, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, an antique car and farm implements show, and the cooking of a 5,000-egg omelette. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Admission free

14-15 — Treme Creole Gumbo Festival (Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., 504-558-6100; www.tremegumbofest.com) The festival celebrates the cultural and culinary contributions of the historic Treme neighborhood. There will be food by local restaurants and brass bands performing. Hours 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission free.

21-Jan. 6 — Christmas Festival of Lights (Downtown Natchitoches; www.natchitocheschristmas. com) There’s a Christmas parade Dec. 5, family-friendly activities, arts, crafts, food vendors, live entertainment, Christmas light displays, and a fireworks show every Saturday night. Hours vary. Admission free. 29-Dec. 23 — Noel Acadien au Village (200 Greenleaf Drive, Lafayette, 337-981-2364; www. acadianvillage.org) The event features a half-million Christmas lights with a fully lighted chapel within the Acadian village. Live entertainment is on schedule, as well as pictures with Santa, carnival rides, an arts market, food and more. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. daily. Admission free.

DECEMBER All month-Jan. 6 — Christmas Festival of Lights (Downtown Natchitoches; www. natchitocheschristmas.com) See Nov. 21 listing for details. 4-6 — Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival (Historical Fort Jackson, Buras, 504-4058535; www,orangefestival. com) The family-friendly festival features citrus tasting, cooking contests, adult and kids’ games, eating contests, music by Boot Hill, Bruce Daigrepont, Groovy

7 and others, carnival rides, childrens’ activities and more. Hours 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Admission free. 5 — Le Feu et L’Eau (Fire and Water) Festival — (NUNU Arts and Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableu Highway, Arnaudville, 337-453-3307; www. fireandwaterfestival.org) — The daylong festival showcases French culture and the creative talent of Acadiana, including visual artists, performers and cultural workers. There are poetry readings, cooking demonstrations, documentaries, local cuisine and live music performances. Hours 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Admission free. 5-7 — Christmas Extravaganza Arts & Crafts Expo (Covington Fair Grounds, 600 Highway 190 North, Covington, 985-796-5853; www.steinhauerproductions. com) Vendors from 20 states display and sell their wares from 500 booths at the threeday arts, crafts and gifts expo. There also are more than a dozen food booths. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission $5, free for kids 12 and under. 31 — Zoo Year’s Eve (Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 504-5814629; www.auduboninstitute. org) The celebration features live music, games, non-alcoholic drinks for toasting and party hats and noise makers for a countdown to noon. Hours 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Event free with zoo admission: $18.95 ages 13-64, $14.95 ages 65 and older, $13.95 ages 2-12, free for members.

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30-Nov. 1 — Voodoo Music + Arts Experience (New Orleans City Park, 877-569-7767; www. worshipthemusic.com) The threeday festival over the Halloween weekend draws costumed revelers looking to hear a variety of musical performances on several stages. There also are food booths, an arts market and more. Hours TBA. Admission $125 (three-day general admission), $350 VIP, free for children 10 and under.

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could go back but the future looks perfect.” Pell says Floating While Dreaming uses the dream world as a metaphor for life itself, inspired by Richard Linklater’s 2001 film Waking Life, which asks whether the dream world has any real significance. “I feel like my subconscious gives me affirmation for how I feel about certain things,” Pell says. “That’s how I discover things about myself and people I surround myself with. I also wanted to apply Floating While Dreaming to everyone who’s a dream chaser. … The time it takes to get from point A to point Z can feel like you’re going through the motions, basically just floating. I know a lot of friends who just graduated college, and they’re essentially floating. They’re living with their parents, not necessarily getting a job or getting the jobs they went to school to have. It can feel at times hopeless, and you can work on that end goal so much you forget to enjoy the time it takes to get there.” In Waking Life, a man tells Wiley Wiggins’ “Main Character,” “The dreamer is banished to obscurity. Well, I’m trying to change all that.” That’s Pell’s M.O. on Floating. “I wanted to bring something different to the table and something creative to the game,” he says. “I’m

not going to wear pink hair or anything like that, or give you The 2015 Buku MAR a gimmick. But I want to show Music + Art Project people you can be as creative as Mardi Gras World, possible and still be respected.” 1380 Port of New Taking his inspiration from film, Pell wants to pursue “visual Orleans Place music” in his follow-up efforts. www.thebuku“I think a lot of times when project.com you’re approaching music, it can be a little mundane. You’re staring at a screen, or watching somebody else make it, or making it yourself with all the technology now, it can feel kind of dull,” he says. “You’re going to have that moment of inspiration, which is you capturing how you feel in that time, but transcending that, translating that into something you can see, that’s something I try to do with everything I make. “I’m going to get into a lot more storytelling, now that I have a lot more stories to tell,” he adds. “I’m going to have stories to share with people that will relate to people a little bit more than Floating While Dreaming, and hope to get people to understand who I am.” PAGE 40

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ared Pellerin packed only a backpack and a Korg beat machine in the backseat. Pellerin — aka Pell, the 22-year-old unsigned rapper whose 2014 debut Floating While Dreaming signaled a new sound from the Deep South — moved from New Orleans to Jackson, Mississippi with his mother after Hurricane Katrina and shared his grandmother’s two-bedroom house with 10 people. Out of school and surrounded by family, Pell says his beat machine was more of an icebreaker than an instrument. “It was more of a hobby at the time, a social thing,” he says from Los Angeles, where he’s working with several producers on new material. “It was how I got friends and got through the day. I didn’t have a laptop or a phone.” Ten years later, Pell made his full-length debut, a moody meditation on dreams and bitter realities backed by ambient production full of syrupy, dreamy synthesizers and minimal textures. Floating While Dreaming’s producers include Ludwig Goransson (who produced Haim’s perfect-pop debut as well as works by Childish Gambino and Chance The Rapper) and electronics whiz Tomas Barfod. Pell’s raps bridge Childish Gambino’s anxious self-scrutiny with Chance The Rapper’s head in the clouds and Curren$y’s laidback, day-in-the-life chronicles. “What I got from New Orleans was Cash Money, No Limit, a little bit of jazz, whatever my dad played around the house,” he says, adding Vampire Weekend, Crystal Skulls and Haim to his current favorites. “I played trombone. I’m actually really good at it. My plan is to get a new one next month and start recording again. I don’t just want to incorporate it into my live setup, I just want it to be something I do in my free time, it’s fun to play. I’m coming for Trombone Shorty.” Pell (sans trombone) returns to New Orleans to perform at the 2015 Buku Music + Art Project, the annual festival from Winter Circle Productions and Huka Entertainment featuring hip-hop, indie pop, EDM and electronic acts and DJs. Pell performs from 4:15 p.m.-5 p.m. Friday, March 13 on the Ballroom stage. As a soft electronic buzz blurs into sweeping, orchestral strings on “Dollar Store,” Pell tries to balance mindless work at Dollar General while his brain is dialed into making music. By the next track, “Eleven:11,” Pell says he’s “New Orleans dreaming” and “wish I

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Run the Jewels 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Friday Ballroom El-P and Killer Mike released their first self-titled effort as Run the Jewels in 2013, but their massive 2014 follow-up Run the Jewels 2 is an atomic bomb to hip-hop, a rabid, teeth-baring rap record shredding millions of words a minute, every one of them served with a radioactive middle finger. The album earned universal critical acclaim, topped dozens of year-end lists, and the duo has plans for a Run the Jewels 3 to be released within the next year. Run for the hills.

A$AP Rocky 8 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday Power Plant Harlem rapper and retired drug dealer A$AP Rocky followed his mixtape debut, 2011’s LIVE.LOVE.A$AP, with his 2013 full-length studio debut LONG.LIVE.A$AP, a radio staple with hits like the drowsy earworm “Goldie” and star-studded banger “F—n’ Problems,” on which Rocky joins Drake, Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz (whose existential crisis is a Catch-22 of sex addiction, which he also enjoys). Buku demi-god Skrillex backed the blown-out anthem “Wild for the Night,” which appropriately scored Harmony Korine’s debauched Spring Breakers. Flosstradamus 10:30 p.m.-11:45 p.m. Friday Float Den Chicago producers Josh Young and Curt Cameruci, aka J2K and Autobot, respectively, make up the bass-heavy trap and hip-hop-influenced club heavyweight Flosstradamus. The duo coined “plurnt” (an amalgamation of peace, love, unity and respect, and turnt), which graces the title of its latest, Plurnt: The Remixes, on which the duo’s intensely layered production and lightheaded drops meet Waka Flocka Flame for “TTU (Too Turnt Up).” TV on the Radio 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturday Power Plant Emerging as mid-2000s Brooklyn hipster archetypes and later evolving into kingmaker producers, TV on the Radio released its fifth studio album, Seeds, in late 2014, its first album since 2011

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and after the death of bassist Gerard Smith. While Seeds didn’t achieve the kind of groundbreaking highs of the band’s 2006 breakthrough Return to Cookie Mountain, it channels mourning into bright, deeply resonant art pop. BadBadNotGood feat. Ghostface Killah 6:15 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturday Ballroom Wu-Tang Clan founder Ghostface Killah hasn’t had any difficulty as a solo artist, with his obtuse references and from-the-rafters flow finding inspired footholds on releases from 2000’s excellent Supreme Clientele to 2014’s conceptual 36 Reasons. The rapper joined hip-hop and jazz-influenced trio BadBadNotGood for 2015’s Sour Soul, breathing ’70s soul and orchestral film scores into Tony Starks’ sharpas-ever raps.

Bassnectar 9:45 p.m.-11 p.m. Saturday Power Plant Longhaired DJ and producer Lorin Ashton reigns over arena-sized crowds on his constant tour schedule, catering exclusively to crowds anticipating their chests carved out by his extreme bass and hyper electronics. Bassnectar’s Noise vs. Beauty topped Billboard’s dance charts last year. ILoveMakonnen 11 p.m.-11:45 p.m. Saturday Float Den Makonnen Sheran’s massive hit “Tuesday,” thanks to Drake, was named one of 2014’s songs of the year by dozens of critics. Drake’s remix (on which he simply added his own verse borrowing Makonnen’s half-awake, slightly flat cadence) of the underground smash continues to receive ubiquitous radio play. “Tuesday” — essentially Makonnen’s hard-working drug dealer response to “Everybody’s Working for the Weekend” — was the first single on his debut self-titled EP, released on Drake’s OVO Sound.

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Jillette says mastering new things basically defines his and Teller’s job. Some card tricks and sleights of hand build on techniques they’ve mastered, while others require special training. “Teller says that when you write a magic trick, it’s like every time you write a piece of music you have to build an instrument and then learn to play it,” Jillette says. “I am perfectly willing this afternoon to go in and learn to read genetic coding and put DNA together if you can teach me how to do it. … We had to learn everything about bees and cockroaches and forklifts and guns. When we wanted to do the bullet catch, the most celebrated and feared trick in magic, we didn’t go into our bag of tricks, we took full firearms courses, got permits to be firearms dealers, FBI courses. I really enjoy that.” The two set themselves apart from other magicians early in their careers by explaining tricks to audiences. By appearing to pull back the curtain on the nature of magic acts, they became outcasts among many in the profession. It also worked as a promotion, and even though their magic tricks are based on deceiving the audiences, Jillette sees a virtue in their approach. “Teller has a love for magic,” says Jillette, who at 19 years old went to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College

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hoping to make an act out of comedy and his precocious juggling skills. “When I met Teller, I had nothing good to say about magic. Teller said something that at the time seemed crazy: Magic is essentially an intellectual art form. It doesn’t play to the lizard brain because it has built-in irony. You are perceiving things simultaneously two different ways. You know it looks one way, and you know it’s a trick. Magicians, especially at the time but still now, try to cover that over so it’s a bug and not a feature. … What we’re looking for is the unwilling suspension of disbelief. We want the disbelief to be there all of the time. If Penn & Teller has brought anything to magic that’s different than others, it’s respect for the audience.” As convincing a speaker as Jillette is, that’s an odd proposition to accept from a man who, when he walks onstage, says he’s going to deceive the audience. There’s no denying that’s something at which he’s phenomenally skilled.

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enn Jillette, the talking half of the magician team Penn & Teller, has many skills, and playing bass guitar is one of them. He’s proud to have played with the late Velvet Underground leader Lou Reed and Half Japanese when it featured fellow Velvet Maureen Tucker. Jillette often performs with the band that warms up the audience for the Penn & Teller show at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. But he won’t be playing before the duo’s performance at the Saenger Theatre March 13. “You don’t bring someone from Las Vegas to New Orleans to play jazz,” Jillette says via phone from Las Vegas. “You have plenty of that. You do a fine job. I won’t be bringing any gumbo either.” Not trying to compete with local musicians fits into a philosophy Jillette’s long espoused (though he has different ways of explaining it). “It’s the Guns N’ Roses problem,” he says “Why is there Guns N’ Roses? They’re a wonderful band; they play really well. They’re delightful. They’re charming. But we have The Rolling Stones. Why does a band that loves The Rolling Stones start a band? “When I was in junior high school, I loved the Velvet Underground, Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa. That did not inspire me to start a band, because there were people better than me already doing what I loved. And I hated f—king magic. If you give me the choice, at the time, between competing with Bob Dylan or Doug Henning, which am I going to choose? How about the guy I can beat.” In their more than 35 years of performing together, Jillette and Teller have climbed to the top of the world of magic, alongside fellow Vegas luminary David Copperfield, but the comedy and magic duo seem more familiar, from their Showtime series Penn & Teller: Bullshit!, the TV magic competition Wizard Wars, numerous late-night TV appearances and even ads (including a current ad for Mazda). Jillette, in addition to publishing books and directing films (The Aristocrats), also has been a frequent reality TV contestant, appearing on Dancing with the Stars and The Celebrity Apprentice with Donald Trump. But after he called Trump a ”whackjob” in his 2012 book Every Day is an Atheist Holiday, he signed on for a second chance on the show. “I believe I enjoyed Celebrity Apprentice more than anyone else who’s ever done it,” Jillette says. “I enjoyed the tasks. Most people consider it the hardest thing in their life. You’re dealing with people who have a skill set that doesn’t overlap with most people’s skill sets. These are people who are good at ordering dinner in a restaurant.”

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The Maison — Jazz Vipers, 6; James Jordan & the Beautiful Band, 9:30

Freret Street Publiq House — Brass-A-Holics, 9:30

d.b.a. — Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; John Boutte, 8; Lost Bayou Ramblers, 10

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One Eyed Jacks — The Sword, Suplecs, Eagle Claw, 8 Recovery Room Bar & Grill — Oscar & the Blues Cats, 8:30 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Jerry Embree, 8 Rusty Nail — Jenn Howard, 9

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21st Amendment — Linnzi Zaorski, 7; Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 8

21st Amendment — Marla Dixon, 7

Bacchanal — Mark Weliky Trio, 7:30 Banks Street Bar — Street Legends Brass Band, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7:30 Checkpoint Charlie — Olivia de Havilland Mosquitos, 7; Jack Hinevson Band, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Trent Pruitt, 5:30; Jon Cleary, 8 Circle Bar — Laura Dyer Jazz Trio, 6; Ruby the Rabbitfoot, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious, 9

House of Blues — Caitlin Canty, The Stray Birds, 7:30 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 9 The Maison — Gregory Agid Quartet, 6; Chance Bushman, 9 Maple Leaf Bar — Rebirth Brass Band, 10:30 Old Point Bar — Isla Nola, 8 Prime Example Jazz Club — Sidemen+1, 8 Saenger Theatre — John Mellencamp, 7:30 Siberia — W.B. Givens, Ira Wolf, Natural Forces, 9 Sisters in Christ — Ilsa, Gasmiasma, 7 Snug Harbor — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Andy Forest, 4; Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns, 6; Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, 10 Tasseology — Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, 6:30

Bamboula’s — Benny D Band, 6:30; Troy Turner Band, 10 Blue Nile — New Orleans Rhythm Devils, 8; New Breed Brass Band, 11 BMC — Pink Magnolias, Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, The Business, 5

Snug Harbor — Uptown Jazz Orchestra feat. Delfeayo Marsalis, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Chris Christy’s Band, 4; Shotgun Jazz Band, 6; Antoine Diel & the New Orleans Misfit Power, 10 St. Alphonsus Church — Crescent City Celtic Band feat. Matt Murphy, Kevin Bacon, 6

Checkpoint Charlie — T-Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 7; Bottoms Up Blues Gang, 11

The Willow — Pleasures, Firebug, Elysian Feels, Transmute, 10

Chickie Wah Wah — John Rankin, 5:30; Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott, 8; Sam Doores & Casey McAllister, 10:30

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Circle Bar — Mike True, 6; Corners, IZE, 10 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 10

21st Amendment — Steve Pistorius Quartet, 8 Bamboula’s — Christopher Johnson Trio, 2; Messy Cookers Jazz Band, 6:30; Johnny Mastro Band, 10 The BEATnik — Ishi and Rose Quartz, 8

Hi-Ho Lounge — Grid Squid hip-hop showcase, 9 House of Blues — The Zombies, Hollis Brown, 7 Le Bon Temps Roule — Soul Rebels Brass Band, 11

Fair Grinds Coffeehouse — Sam Cordts, 3; Vita and the Woolf, 6; Niko Carr, 7; Christopher Paul Stelling, 8

The Maison — Jon Roniger, 5; Shotgun Jazz Band, 7

Gasa Gasa — X Ambassadors, CRUISR, 10

Maple Leaf Bar — The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich, 10:30

Golden Lantern — Nighthawk, 7

Old Point Bar — Jack Hinsen Band, 8

Hangar 13 — Pulse Friday: Rroid Drazr, Kidd Love, 1:30 a.m.

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Tim Laughlin & Crescent City Joymakers, 8

Hi-Ho Lounge — Transplanted Roots, Parsley, The Monocle, 7; Batebunda, 10

Prime Example Jazz Club — Bill Summers Quintet, 8 & 10 Republic New Orleans — Snails, Trollphace, Rroid Drazr, Boogie T, 10

House of Blues — Tysson, Pontchartain Wrecks, New Orleans Firefighters Pipes and Drums, 4; Kawehi, Vance & the Kinfolk, 8

Rivershack Tavern — Two Man Rubberband, 10

The Maison — Swamp Donkeys, 7; Rumba Buena, 10

Rock ’n’ Bowl — Leroy Thomas, 8:30

Maple Leaf Bar — New Orleans Suspects, 10:30

Siberia — Two Cow Garage, Melville Dewys, Name Calling, 9

Mardi Gras World — BUKU Music + Art Project, 3

Smoothie King Center — Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Tyga, 7:30 Snug Harbor — Ashlin Parker & Trumpet Mafia, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Up Up We Go, 4; Miss Sophie Lee, 6; Jumbo Shrimp, 10 Tipitina’s — Homegrown Concert Series: Squirrel Queen, Auth Ruth’s Red Dress, Nyce!, Hill Country Hounds, Alexes Aiken, 8:30

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Meghan Stewart & Too Darn Hot, 9

Blue Nile — Micah McKee & Little Maker, 7; Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, 11

Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy, Bayou International Sound, 10

BMC — Angelica Matthews, LuxDeluxe, Circular Time, 5

Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 5

Freret Street Publiq House — Consider the Source, Cliff Hines Trio, 8

Buffa’s Lounge — Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Neisha Ruffins, 7:30

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Gasa Gasa — Quantic, AF the Naysayer, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Sleeze, Autumn Stay, Stereo, 35PSI, 9 House of Blues — Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, DJ Abilities, 7; Jet Lounge, 11 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hazy Ray Trio, 8:30 Joy Theater — GRiZ feat PresHall Brass, Ryan Hemsworth, Suicideyear, Will Brennan, midnight Kerry Irish Pub — Justin Murphy, 8:30 Lafayette Square — Wednesdays at the Square:

Cafe Negril — Soul Project, 10 Checkpoint Charlie — Eric John Kaiser, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6; Daria & the Hip Drops, 9; Mike Doussan Band, 10 Circle Bar — Rockin’ Robin & the Kentucky Sisters, 6; Parlour Tricks, Baby Bee, 9 The Civic Theatre — Elvis Costello, 8 d.b.a. — Jon Cleary, 7; Jeremy Joyce & the Deltabilly Boys, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Loren Pickford’s Tribute to the Beat Generation, 9 Dragon’s Den (downstairs)

Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Up Up We Go, 7; Cameron Kelly, 10

Tulane University, Der Rathskeller — Jesse McBride & Next Generation (Horace Silver tribute), 7

Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — High Ground Drifters, 7; Edgeville Blank, 9; John Parker, 10 New Orleans Art Center — Colorful Hill, I’m an Island, Next Level Midriff, Feverish, 8 Oak — The Tangle, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Diablo’s Horns, 9:30 Old U.S. Mint — Jon Roniger, 2; “Indian Blue” feat. Johnny Sansone, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, John Fohl, 8 One Eyed Jacks — Brass Bash: Red Wolf Brass Band, Panorama Brass Band, Dirty Bourbon River Show, 9 Preservation Hall — The Southern Syncopators feat. Steve Pistorius, 6; PresHall Brass feat. Daniel Farrow, 8

21st Amendment — Jack Pritchett, 9:30 Banks Street Bar — South Jones, Dwight Roy & the Resource, Firebug, 8

Republic New Orleans — Flosstradamus, Thomas Jack, midnight

Blue Nile — Mainline Brass Band, 11

Rock ’n’ Bowl — Dale Watson, 9

BMC — Lefty Keith & True Blues, Emma & The Watts, The Soul Project, Mario Abney, 3 Buffa’s Lounge — Arsene Delay, 5; The Honeypots, 8; Melanie Gardner, 11 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Guitar Slim Jr., 7:30 Cafe Istanbul — Angela Bell, 8 Checkpoint Charlie — King Snakes, 7; Birthday Candles, 11

Rivershack Tavern — Broken Heart Pharaohs, 4

Siberia — Parisite Skate Park benefit: Pallbearers, Donkey Puncher, Eat the Witch, Ossacrux, 9 Snug Harbor — Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony, 8 & 10 St. Roch Tavern — James Jordan & the Beautiful Band, 9:30

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Gasa Gasa — Sexy Dex & the Fresh feat. Stefan & the Dominic Minix Quartet, 9

Bacchanal — Jesse Morrow Trio, 7:30

Siberia — Guitar Lightnin’ Lee & the Thunder Band, Lonely Lonely Knights, DJ James Weber, 9

Gasa Gasa — Horse Feathers, David Ramirez, 9

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Music like Hundred Waters’ doesn’t often 9 p.m. Monday come out of Gainesville, Florida. (I lived there Republic New Orleans for 24 years, but maybe they were just the wrong years.) The band’s prolific early 828 S. Peters St. output is the farthest thing from hardcore, (504) 528-8282 the genre most associated with the region www.republicnola.com — that abundant anger, I always assumed, welling up from being stuck in a place where homogeneity is prized, backed into a corner by the creative backwaters of Alabama and south Georgia. Yet there is as much natural beauty in that area as in any other part of the country: expansive prairies, unspoiled creek beds and bottomless blue springs. These are the sources of Hundred Waters’ classical electronica. Dive in anywhere: The wide-eyed eponymous debut weaves together an avant-garde pop band, a chamber quartet, an a cappella group and a deep lounge act. Released 18 months later, The Moon Rang Like a Bell (OWSLA) marries Bjork and James Blake, challenging FKA twigs for the most unique statement record of 2014. Opener “Show Me Love” drops a studio vocal that’s half R&B and half church spiritual, and then the curtain falls on “Murmurs,” a showcase arrangement of looped hooks, negative space and fizzling effects strung intermittently like beads on a legato thread. “Down From the Rafters” wafts in the breeze for 90 seconds before dropping into gear, a playful pinball game of ringing bells, giant-step beats and smeared orchestral warmups. With what is said to be 50 more unreleased cuts in its queue, maybe that first observation isn’t so accurate after all. Mitski opens. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 day of show. — NOAH BONAPARTE PAIS Tipitina’s — NOLA Stones Fest (Rolling Stones tribute) feat. John “Papa” Gros, Chuck Credo IV, Fred Leblanc, Alex McMurray, Carl Dufrene, Chad Gilmore, Brad Walker, Mike Dillon, Joe Stark, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Chris Mule, 10

Blue Nile (Balcony Room) — Bottoms Up Blues Gang, 10

Tulane Ave. Bar — Vanessa Carr, 8

Bourbon O Bar — Johnny Angel & the Swingin’ Demons, 8

Twist of Lime — The Dulac Smack, Retro Electro, The Dandwines, 9

Buffa’s Lounge — Taft Jazz Band, 5; Conversation Series feat. Davis Rogan, 7; Sheryl Diane Band, 11

Ugly Dog Saloon — Hill Country Hounds, 7

SATURDAY 14 21st Amendment — Chance Bushman, 9:30 Bamboula’s — Abby Diamond, 2; Caesar Brothers, 5:30; Smoky Greenwell Band, 10 Banks Street Bar — New Rebel Family, 10 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7; Corey Henry’s Treme Funktet, 11

BMC — Lunetajazz, Johnny Mastro & the MBs, Woody’s Rampage, New Creations Brass Band, 3 Bombay Club — Tom Hook, 6:30

Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Loose Marbles, 7; Kompression feat. Eats Everything, DJ Three, Unicorn Fukr, Herb Christopher, 10 Fair Grinds Coffeehouse — Brett Harris, 7 Fritzel’s — The Roamin’ Jasmine, 7 Gasa Gasa — Rubblebucket, Celestial Shore, NGHT HCKLRS, 10 Golden Lantern — Esplanade Ave. Band, 7:30

Cafe Negril — Jamey St. Pierre & the Honeycreepers, 7

Hi-Ho Lounge — Hustle with DJ Soul Sister, 11

Checkpoint Charlie — Alexa Burroughs, 4; Dry County Whiskey, 7; Jeb Rault, 11

House of Blues — Cretus, Southern Whiskey Rebellion, 8

Chickie Wah Wah — Roscoe Bandana, Alvin Youngblood Hart, 9 Circle Bar — King Rey, Heavy Lights, Fred Thomas, 10

Howlin’ Wolf — Spoken Nerd, Biglemoi, Corey Taylor Cox, Wilderness Alive, J.W. Teller, 8:30 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Cory Taylor Cox, 8

d.b.a. — Vapors of Morphine, 11

Joy Theater — STS9, Hermitude, midnight

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Salt Wives, 10

Kerry Irish Pub — Dave Hickey, 5; Roux the Day, 9

MUSIC LISTINGS LA46 — Taro Patch Fiddles, 8 The Maison — Cajun zydeco fais do do, 3; Smoking Time Jazz Club, 7; Brass-A-Holics, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — New Orleans Suspects, 10:30 Mardi Gras World — BUKU Music + Art Project, 3 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — The Shiz, 7; Hank Woji, 9; The Fens, 10; Maggie Belle, 11 New Orleans Healing Center — Sacred Music Festival, 10 a.m. Oak — Jenn Howard Glass, 9

Buffa’s Lounge — Jazz Youth Showcase, 3; Red Hot Jazz Band, 7 Cafe Istanbul — Frank Foota, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — Sweet Olive Duo, 6; Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, 8 Circle Bar — Micah McKee & Little Maker, Blind Texas Marlin, 6; ONWE, Nicholas Nicholas, 10 d.b.a. — The Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6; Cedell Davis, 10 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Captain Midnight Band, 9

Old Point Bar — Chris Klein, 10

Dragon’s Den (downstairs) — Church with Unicorn Fukr, 10

One Eyed Jacks — Futurebirds, Water Liars, Yard Dogs, 9

Gasa Gasa — The Districts, Pine Barons, 9

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Brian O’Connell & Chuck Badie feat. Palm Court Jazz Band, 8

Hangar 13 — Bass Massive Mob, 10

Preservation Hall — The Joint Chiefs of Jazz feat. Frank Oxley, 6; The Preservation Hall All-Stars, 8

Howlin’ Wolf Den — Gorilla Music Battle of the Bands, 2; Hot 8 Brass Band, 10

House of Blues — Kitten, 7

Republic New Orleans — Porter Robinson (DJ set), Black Tiger Sex Machine, Goldfish, Samo Sound Boy, Short Circuit, midnight

Kerry Irish Pub — Paintbox, Dave James, Tim Robertson, 8

Rivershack Tavern — Black Magnolias, 10

Maple Leaf Bar — Joe Krown Trio feat. Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Russell Batiste, 10

Rock ’n’ Blues Cafe — Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Category 6, 9:30

Seiler Bar at The Tap Room — Epic, 10 Siberia — Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue, 6; Katey Red, Sex Party, Magnolia Rhome, Saucy Yoda, Kelly Pounchin, Kid Fresh, Red Team, DangerBoyz, DJ Kenji, 9 Smoothie King Center — Charlie Wilson, Kem & Joe, 8 Snug Harbor — Amina Figarova Sextet, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Shotgun Jazz Band, 2; Panorama Jazz Band, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10 Tipitina’s — Smokers World, The Captain Midnight Band, 10

SUNDAY 15 1135 Decatur — Woozy, Pile, Ex-Breathers, Palehound, 6 Bacchanal — The Roamin’ Jasmine, 7:30 Banks Street Bar — Ron Hotstream & the Mid-City Drifters, 8 Blue Nile — Mykia Jovan, 7:30; Lagniappe Brass Band, 11 BMC — R&R Music Group, Iris P, Higher Heights Reggae Band, 3 Bombay Club — Tom Hook, 8

Old Point Bar — Amanda Walker, 3:30; 12-Mile Limit, 8 One Eyed Jacks — Moon Honey, Glish, Trampoline Team, Calyx, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin & Sunday Night Swingsters feat. Greg Stafford, 8 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Fais Do Do feat. Bruce Daigrepont, 5 Siberia — Ben Caplan, Shane Sayers, Kelcy Mae, 6; Ukiah Drag, Heat Dust, Eastrod, FEZ, 9 Sisters in Christ — Screaming Females, Downtown Boys, High, 2 Snug Harbor — Aurora Nealand presents The Dosti Project, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, 2; Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, 6; Pat Casey & the New Sound, 10

MONDAY 16 Bacchanal — Helen Gillet, 7:30 Banks Street Bar — South Jones, 9 BJ’s Lounge — King James & the Special Men, 10 Blue Nile — Higher Heights Reggae Band, 9 Buffa’s Lounge — Antoine Diel, 8 Checkpoint Charlie — Clyde & Iggy, 7 Chickie Wah Wah — The Little Things, 5:30; Alexis & the Samurai, 8

d.b.a. — Luke Winslow King, 7; Glen David Andrews, 10 DMac’s — Danny Alexander, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Gasa Gasa — Instant Opus Music Series: Johnny Vidacovich, Martin Masakowski, Dan Oestricher, Cliff Hines, 9 Hi-Ho Lounge — Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, 8; Hill Country Hounds, 10 Maple Leaf Bar — Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, 9 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Sam Cordts, 8; Lofi Bedroom Folk, 8 Old Point Bar — The Romy Kaye Jazz Trio, 7 Republic New Orleans — Hundred Waters, 8 Siberia — Caddywhompus, Leapling, Baked, 6; Felix Martin, Stinking Lizaveta, Mountain of Wizard, Dyse, 9 Sisters in Christ — Shellshag, Life in a Vacuum, Fairest, 7 Snug Harbor — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 Spotted Cat — Fats Sinatra, 2; Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, 6; Jazz Vipers, 10

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Saturn Bar — Alex G, Elvis Depressedly, Bent Denim, Harrison Fjord, 9

The Maison — Nickel A Dance: Tom Saunders & the Tomcats, 4; Too Darn Hot, 7; Soul Project, 7

Circle Bar — Plains, Tweens, 10

Karol Mossakowski. St. Joseph Abbey Church, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, (985) 892-1800; www.sjasc.edu — The organist performs a free recital featuring compositions by Bruhns, Bach, Schumann and Brahms. 3 p.m. Sunday. Louis Moreau Institute. www. louismoreauinstitute.org — The group performs music composed within the last 100 years. 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St. and 7:30 p.m. Monday at Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Poulenc Trio. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, (504) 865-5105; www.tulane. edu/~theatre — The piano and wind instrument trio performs chamber music by Beethoven, Stravinsky, Rossini, Poulenc, Shostakovich and Duke Ellington. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Sergei Babayan and Faina Lushtak. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, (504) 865-5105; www.tulane.edu/~theatre — The pianists perform a free concert. 8 p.m. Monday.

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FILM FESTIVALS Patois Film Festival. Various locations, New Orleans; www. patoisfilmfestival.org — The “New Orleans International Human Rights Film Festival” features documentaries on social justice issues, including race, civil rights, the women’s movement, trans identity, education reform, immigration, sex work and more. Screenings take place at Indywood Cinema, NOCCA, Tulane University and Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Art Center. Thursday-Tuesday.

OPENING THIS WEEKEND Cinderella (PG) — Imprisoned by a cruel stepmother (Cate Blanchett), orphaned Ella (Lily James) meets a fairy godmother (Helena Bonham Carter) and goes to the palace ball in an adaptation directed by Kenneth Branagh. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal

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American Sniper (R) — Clint Eastwood’s war drama is based on the autobiography of notorious Navy SEAL and Iraq war veteran Chris Kyle (Bradley Cooper), known for his high kill count. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Birdman (R) — A washed-up actor, whose previous claim to fame was his portrayal of a

popular superhero, attempts to recapture his past glory by mounting a Broadway play. Elmwood, Kenner, Slidell, Canal Place Black or White (PG-13) — A widower (Kevin Costner) raises his biracial granddaughter and argues with her paternal grandmother (Octavia Spencer) over whether the girl should live in an African-American household. Elmwood Chappie (R) — A mechanized police robot named Chappie gains the ability to think and feel, creating a new kind of threat to the dystopian social order in this sci-fi drama. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Canal Place The Duff (PG-13) — When Bianca (Mae Whitman) learns that her supposed friends call her the “Designated Ugly Fat Friend,” she sets out to revamp the high school social order. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Fifty Shades of Grey (R) — A literature student (Dakota Johnson) and a controlling businessman (Jamie Dornan) ignite a daring affair in the film based on E.L. James’ erotic romance novel. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Focus (R) — Con artist Nicky Spurgeon (Will Smith) breaks off romantic involvement with his protege Jess Barrett (Margo Robbie), only to rediscover her on the opposite side of a scam. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (R) — Buddies Nick (Craig Robinson) and Jacob (Clark Duke) use their time-traveling hot tub to find who murdered their friend Lou (Rob Corddry). Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Canal Place Humpback Whales 3D (NR) — Scientists follow humpback

whales as they migrate across the globe. Entergy IMAX The Imitation Game (PG-13) — British computer scientist and cryptographer Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbach) cracks the Nazis’ Enigma Code, but is later prosecuted for homosexuality. Elmwood, West Bank Jupiter Ascending (PG-13) — Ordinary cleaning woman Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) discovers her true identity as an alien princess when a space warrior (Channing Tatum) arrives on Earth to find her. Slidell, Regal Kenya 3D: Animal Kingdom (NR) — Two young Maasai warriors go on a ritual safari through Kenya. Entergy IMAX Kingsman: The Secret Service (R) — Debonair super-spy Harry Hart (Colin Firth) recruits a wayward young man (Taron Egerton) to the service just in time to stop a diabolical tech mogul (Samuel L. Jackson). Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place A la mala (PG-13) — Aspiring actress Maria Laura (Aislinn Derbez) finds a new career testing the fidelity of other women’s boyfriends in this Mexican romantic comedy. Elmwood The Lazarus Effect (PG-13) — Researchers Frank (Mark Duplass) and Zoe (Olivia Wilde) discover a serum to revive the dead, but when they use it on Zoe, they realize that evil powers accompany reanimation. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal McFarland, USA (PG) — A new coach (Kevin Costner) at a predominantly Latino high school leads the exceptional cross-country team to the championship in a film based on a true story. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Mr. Turner (R) — Director Mike Leigh’s drama follows the last 25 years in the life of eccentric and controversial British landscape painter J.M.W. Turner (Timothy Spall). Elmwood Paddington (PG) — A young bear with a passion for marmalade finds a new home with Mr. and Mrs. Brown (Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins) and their children in the film based on the storybook character. Elmwood, West Bank, Regal The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) — The sequel about British retirees in India sees characters pursue romance and part-time jobs, while retirement home owner Sonny (Dev Patel) plans a business expansion and a marriage. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Slidell, Prytania, Regal, Canal Place Selma (PG-13) — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) leads a civil rights march

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What seems like serendipity in the timing of a film’s release sometimes signifies prescience and vision on the part of the filmmaker. Award-winning writer/director Abderrahmane Sissako (Waiting for Happiness) read a brief account in a Parisian newspaper in 2012 about a couple with two children in northern Mali who were stoned to death for their unmarried status. Sissako — who was born in the North African nation of Mauritania, spent part of his childhood in neighboring Mali and eventually settled in France — decided to make a film about the unfolding occupation by Islamic extremists of historic Timbuktu and Timbuktu THRU two other cities in northern Mali. Two years 9 p.m. Tue., March 10; MAR later, Sissako’s stunning Timbuktu won two 7 p.m. Sat., March 14; awards at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival 9 p.m. Sun., March 15; around the same time the world’s full 9:30 p.m. Mon.-Tue. & attention turned to the reigns of terror of the militant Islamic groups ISIS in the Middle Thu., March 16-17 & 19 East and Boko Haram in Nigeria. Indywood The Malian government recaptured 628 Elysian Fields Ave. Timbuktu by January 2013, which allowed Sissako to return to his former homeland (504) 345-8804 and collect stories of suffering under Sharia www.indywood.org law. (The constant threat of suicide bombers made shooting in Timbuktu impossible.) Sissako’s film opens a window on an unseen world and allows its vividly drawn fictional characters their full humanity — including the jihadists, whose absurd hypocrisy serves as a rich source of humor. Artful and essentially apolitical, Timbuktu condemns religious extremism but leaves you with an understanding that oppression of this kind is not limited to a particular people, region or belief system. Ironically, the harsh realities depicted in Timbuktu take place in a city that possesses mythical status across the globe and for centuries has served as a vibrant cultural crossroads. The Timbuktu of Sissako’s film is modern in the sense that there are smartphones, motorcycles and YouTube propaganda. But daily activities from soccer to music have been banned outright (Mali enjoys one of the world’s richest musical traditions); an official roams the streets with a bullhorn warning women to cover their hands and feet (along with the rest of their bodies) in the name of modesty; and perceived crimes are swiftly punished by lashings, mutilation or death. Timbuktu focuses on the consequences of a tragic confrontation between a shepherd and a fisherman in a place where the modern civil justice system has been replaced by a kangaroo court. Additional story threads are woven into the fabric of the film: a young woman is kidnapped and forced into marriage with a jihadist soldier, and an authentically devout imam reasons in vain with the jihadist leaders about leniency, forgiveness and misinterpretation of the Quran. It all adds up to an eloquent and passionate plea for secular humanism in an increasingly fundamentalist world. Tunisian cinematographer Sofian El Fani (Blue is the Warmest Color) brings an artist’s eye to Timbuktu’s spectacular desert landscapes. Paradoxically, those arresting images highlight the film’s intentionally human scale. Sissako’s film reaches a peak of artistry in a scene where two full-size teams defiantly play soccer with an imaginary ball under the disapproving eye of a jihadist official. One of five nominees for this year’s Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film — a true rarity among African-made movies — Timbuktu finds hope in the resilience of the human spirit. — KEN KORMAN

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from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, resulting in the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Elmwood Seventh Son (PG-13) — Apprenticed to a magical warrior (Jeff Bridges), the seventh son of a seventh son (Ben Barnes) learns to battle the dark magic of Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore) in a fantasy tale based on a book by Joseph Delaney. West Bank The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (PG) — SpongeBob Squarepants (Tom Kenny) and friends battle a pirate named Burger Beard (Antonio Banderas) over a stolen recipe for Krabby Patties. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Chalmette, Kenner, Slidell, Regal Still Alice (PG-13) — Diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, linguistics professor Alice Howland (Julianne Moore) must cope with the loss of her sense of self and her connection to her family. Elmwood, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place The Theory of Everything (PG13) — Facing a bleak diagnosis, a young Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne) falls in love with Jane Wilde (Felicity Jones) and transforms the study of astrophysics. Elmwood

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Unfinished Business (R) — Three American businessmen (Vince Vaughn, Tom Wilkinson, Dave Franco) go to Europe to close a deal, but get sidetracked at an economic summit and a fetish conference. Clearview, Elmwood, West Bank, Kenner, Slidell, Regal, Canal Place The Wedding Ringer (R) — Doug Harris (Josh Gad) is all set to marry his fiancee (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting), but the socially awkward groom has to hire a best man (Kevin Hart) in this buddy comedy. West Bank, Kenner, Slidell Whiplash (R) — A young jazz drummer (Miles Teller) endures verbal and physical abuse from his teacher (J.K. Simmons) in hopes of achieving greatness. Elmwood

SPECIAL SCREENINGS Annie (PG) — Foster child Annie (Quvenzhane Wallis) befriends Will Stacks (Jamie Foxx), a billionaire seeking to improve his image, in the update of the classic musical. Fit NOLA Parks instructors host field games before the movie. 5:30 p.m. Friday. Norwood Thompson Park Bluebird (NR) — A school bus driver (Amy Morton) fails to notice a boy sleeping at the back of her bus, setting off a chain of fraught social interactions in her small Maine town.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Zeitgeist Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (PG) — Wild West bandits Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and his partner the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford) rob a train and flee to Bolivia in the classic 1969 Western. 7:30 Tuesday-Wednesday. Kenner, Slidell, Canal Place Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (NR) — Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman and Burl Ives star in the 1958 film adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play about a Southern family tormented by self-deception. Noon Wednesday. Prytania Eastern Boys (NR) — An older man unknowingly falls into a trap when he attempts to solicit the attention of a young Eastern European man in this French drama. 9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Zeitgeist Little White Lie (NR) — Lacey Schwartz’s documentary recounts her own experience growing up in an American Jewish family before discovering her black heritage as a teen. 7 p.m. Wednesday. JCC Local Film Night — Indywood screens a selection of locally shot shorts by New Orleans directors. 7 p.m. Thursday. Indywood Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (PG-13) — The documentary looks at the career of the legendary filmmaker and director of Citizen Kane and includes rare clips of unfinished work. 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. Indywood The Metropolitan Opera: La Donna del Lago (NR) — Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Florez star in the Met’s production of Rossini’s opera, based on the poem by Sir Walter Scott. 11:55 a.m. Saturday. Elmwood, Regal My Neighbor Totoro (G) — Sisters Satsuki and Mei befriend a magical woodland creature in Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved 1988 animated film. 7 p.m. Monday. Cafe Istanbul A Streetcar Named Desire (PG) — Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando star as Blanche and Stanley in the 1951 film adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play set in New Orleans. 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Madisonville Library; noon Sunday at Prytania Timbuktu (PG-13) — In Abderrahmane Sissako’s acclaimed drama, the Islamic militant group Ansar Dine occupies the city of Timbuktu and imposes repression on its residents. 9 p.m. Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Indywood Tootie’s Last Suit (NR) — The CAC and the New Orleans

Film Society screen the documentary about Mardi Gras Indian culture and Chief Allison “Tootie” Montana. 7 p.m. Wednesday. CAC UFC 185: Pettis vs. dos Anjos (NR) — Defending lightweight champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis faces Rafael dos Anjos in Dallas. 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Elmwood Unsere Mutter Unsere Vater: Ein Anderer Kreig (Generation War: A Different War) (NR) — War, stress and Nazi persecution afflict five friends separated by World War II in the second part of the 2013 German TV miniseries. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Deutsches Haus AMC Clearview Palace 12: Clearview Mall, 4486 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 887-1257; www.amctheatres. com AMC Elmwood Palace 20: 1200 Elmwood Park Blvd., Harahan, (504) 733-2029; www. amctheatres.com AMC Westbank Palace 16: 1151 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 263-2298; www.amctheatres.com Cafe Istanbul: New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.cafeistanbulnola.com Chalmette Movies: 8700 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 304-9992; www.chalmettemovies.com Contemporary Arts Center: 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org Deutsches Haus: 1023 Ridgewood St., Metairie, (504) 522-8014; www. deutscheshaus.org Entergy IMAX Theatre: 1 Canal St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org The Grand 14 Esplanade: 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 229-4259; www. thegrandtheatre.com The Grand 16 Slidell: 1950 Gause Blvd. W., Slidell, (985) 641-1889; www.thegrandtheatre.com Indywood Movie Theater: 628 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 345-8804; www.indywood.org Jewish Community Center: 5342 St. Charles Ave., (504) 388-0511; www.nojcc.org Madisonville Library: 1123 Main St., Madisonville, (985) 845-4819; www.sttammany.lib.la.us Norwood Thompson Park: 7200 Forshey St., (504) 658-3000; www.nola.gov/nordc Prytania Theatre: 5339 Prytania St., (504) 891-2787; www.theprytania.com Regal Covington Stadium 14: 69348 Louisiana State Hwy. 121, Covington, (985) 871-7787; www.regmovies.com The Theatres at Canal Place: The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., (504) 581-2540; www. thetheatres.com Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center: 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www. zeitgeistnola.org

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HAPPENINGS Dave Hickey. The Front, 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www. nolafront.org — The art writer and critic delivers an opening-night talk. 5 p.m. Saturday. Jane Fulton Alt and Jennifer Shaw. Guthrie Contemporary, 3815 Magazine St., (504) 897-2688; www.guthriecontemporary. com — The photographers discuss work featured in the gallery’s current exhibition. 2 p.m. Sunday.

Presentism. Parse Gallery, 134 Carondelet St., (262) 607-2773; www.parsenola. com — Curator Ruth Dusseault hosts a screening of 16 short art films themed around the concept of reality and the present moment. 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. St. Claude Second Saturdays. St. Claude Arts District — Galleries surrounding St. Claude Avenue host coordinated monthly receptions. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

OPENING 5 Press Gallery. 5 Press St., (504) 940-2900; www.5pressgallery. com — “39 or So…,” group exhibition byNOCCA alumni, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Barrister’s Gallery. 2331 St. Claude Ave., (504) 525-2767; www.barristersgallery. com — “Dioramas (c. 1998),” work by Jim Steg; “Here’s Where the Story Ends,” “The International Rrose Selavy Festival” and “Rothko Made Me Cry” by Dan Tague; “The

The Front. 4100 St. Claude Ave., (504) 301-8654; www. nolafront.org — Collaborative work by John Isiah Walton, Cynthia Scott and Carl Joe Williams; drawings by Ryn Wilson and Peter Hoffman; installation by Jamie Solok; work by Megan Roniger; opening reception 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Henry Hood Gallery. 325 E. Lockwood St., Covington, (985) 789-1832 — “Get Ready, Get Set, Go/Come,” monoprints by Rosemary Goodell; sculpture by Al Ormsby; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Second Story Gallery. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 710-4506; www. thesecondstorygallery.com — “Compositions in Steel,” sculpture by Gina Laguna; “Favorite Things,” drawings by Cynthia Ramirez; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Staple Goods. 1340 St. Roch Ave., (504) 908-7331; www.postmedium.org/staplegoods — “Over the River,” mixed media and photo manipulation by Jack Niven, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Hindsight has a way of offering a new view of human experience. Life in the moment can be a hustle, sometimes exhilarating but often oscillating between frantic and boring. Collage artists enjoy an Olympian perspective that enables them to utilize the symbols and icons of the past for their own purposes, and Palimpsest: Collages Michael Pajon excels at mining rich THRU veins of vintage pop culture for any MAR by Michael Pajon transcendent epiphanies they might Jonathan Ferrara contain. Like his Chicago mentor, Tony Gallery, 400A Julia St. Fitzpatrick, Pajon is big on vintage (504) 522-5471 Americana fraught with euphemistic irony, but his mystical Hispanic DNA www.jonathanseems well adapted to the swampy ferraragallery.com voodoo vibe of his adopted hometown. In this aptly named Palimpsest series, his collage drawings explore how myths represented in vintage pop culture live on in the present. A Beat of the Heart, A flick of the Tongue (pictured) features the sort of high Victorian beauty who appeared as a kind of popular pin-up girl in places ranging from Storyville bordellos to the frontier saloons of the Gold Rush, sometimes juxtaposed with the American eagle as seductive symbols of manifest destiny. But beauty and strength were often elusive in the mad, death-defying scramble to settle the old West, and here Pajon’s beauty, flanked by a turkey buzzard and snakes, sports the tattoos of a circus or side-show performer. Today, deadly crossings of barren desert wastes are still undertaken, but the new pioneers are mainly migrants fleeing dystopian homelands ruled by armed gangs and drug cartels. In Hands Remember What the Heart Forgets, the so-called “Hand of Power” — that near-universal mojo symbol for the sudden quantum, death-defying leap of faith or luck — appears pierced with a dagger and has flames flaring from its fingernails. Emerging from a serpent-infested flower labeled “Love,” and flanked by horseshoes, crescent moons, spiders and songbirds, it is a reminder that despite all the technology with which we now surround ourselves, life and love are still mysterious, and destiny remains a roll of the dice. — D. ERIC BOOKHARDT

Studio Inferno. 6601 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-1878; www.facebook.com/ infernonola — “Old Works,” glass sculpture by Mitchell Gaudet, opening reception 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.

Southerly Gold; “Southern Landscape: Bearing the Mark,” group photography exhibition; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Three Rivers Gallery. 333 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 892-2811; www.threeriversgallery.com — “Atmosphere and Ambiance,” paintings by Anne Cicero, opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Academy Gallery. 5256 Magazine St., (504) 899-8111; www. noafa.com — Landscape and portrait paintings by Louis Morales and Susan Hortard, through March.

UNO-St. Claude Gallery. 2429 St. Claude Ave., (504) 280-6493; www. finearts.uno.edu — “God’s Country: Images of Louisiana’s Frontiers,” photography by artist collective

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AFA New Orleans. 809 Royal St., (504) 558-9296; www. afanyc.com — “Dirty Little Secrets,” pop surrealism group exhibition, ongoing. Ariodante Gallery. 535 Julia St., (504) 524-3233; www.

ariodantegallery.com — “Gridlock: The Conflict Continues,” paintings by Kim Howes Zabbia; jewelry by Chester Allen; sculpture by Hernan Caro; paintings by Scott Pearson; all through March. Art Gallery of the Consulate of Mexico. 901 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 528-3722 — “34 K FT, photographs from 34,000 feet,” photography by Jose Antonio Zabalgoitia, through Sunday. Arthur Roger Gallery. 432 Julia St., (504) 522-1999; www. arthurrogergallery.com — “Random Precision in the Metric of Time,” prints and sculpture by Erwin Redl, through Saturday; paint-

ings and mixed media by Frederick J. Brown, through March 28; abstract kinetic sculpture by Lin Emery, through April 25. Berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities Gallery. 4138 Magazine St., (504) 895-6201 — “Puppy Love with My Angels from Above,” paintings by Mina Lanzas and Nilo Lanzas, ongoing. Boyd Satellite. 440 Julia St., (504) 581-2440; www. boydsatellitegallery.com — Paintings and sculpture by Mason Saltarrelli, through March 29.

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Jerry Uelsmann. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www. noma.org — The photographer discusses his career and influences and signs copies of his book Uelsmann, Untitled: A Retrospective. Non-members $10. 6 p.m. Wednesday.

SOLOS Group Presents: EDATF: Post Production”; opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

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Byrdie’s Gallery. 2422 St. Claude Ave., (504) 656-6794;

ART LISTINGS www.byrdiesgallery.com — “Castles of the New World,” ceramic sculpture by Jenna Turner, through Tuesday.

895-7375; www.jeanbragg.com — “Storyville,” group exhibition of paintings about New Orleans, through March.

Callan Contemporary. 518 Julia St., (504) 525-0518; www. callancontemporary.com — “Substructures,” paintings by James Kennedy, through March 28.

John Bukaty Studio and Gallery. 841 Carondelet St., (970) 232-6100; www.johnbukaty.com — “NOLA Pot Holes: Impressions of Street Art,” sculpture by John Bukaty, through April 17.

Carol Robinson Gallery. 840 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com — “Artists of Faith,” religious-inspired art by Warren Prindle, David Goodman and Michael Yankowski, through April 4.

Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery. com — “Palimpsest,” collages and drawing by Michael Pajon, through March 28.

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Casell-Bergen Gallery. 1305 Decatur St., (504) 524-0671; www. casellbergengallery.com — Work by Joachim Casell, Rene Ragi, BellaDonna, Jamal and Phillip Sage, ongoing.

J&S Gallery. 3801 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, (504) 952-9163 — Wood carvings and paintings by local artists, ongoing.

Catalyst Gallery of Art. 5207 Magazine St., (504) 220-7756; www.catalystgalleryofart. com — Group exhibition of New Orleans-inspired art, ongoing.

La Madama Bazarre. 910 Royal St., (504) 236-5076; www.lamadamabazarre.com — Mixed-media group exhibition featuring Jane Talton, LaTeefah Wright, Sean Yseult, Darla Teagarden and others, ongoing.

Cole Pratt Gallery. 3800 Magazine St., (504) 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com — “New Paintings of New Orleans and Ocean Springs,” plein air oil paintings by Phil Sandusky, through March 28.

LeMieux Galleries. 332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www. lemieuxgalleries.com — “From Our Shallow Waters: Still Lives From the Coast of New Orleans,” paintings by Billy Solitario, through April 11.

Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “Radcliffe Bailey: Recent Works,” installations and sculpture by the artist, through June 7.

Longue Vue House and Gardens. 7 Bamboo Road, (504) 488-5488; www.longuevue.com — “On Your Mark,” paintings of Longue Vue’s Discovery Garden, through April 11.

Coup D’oeil Art Consortium. 2033 Magazine St., (504) 7220876; www.coupdoeilartconsortium.com — “A Wilderness,” paintings and sculpture by M. Silver Smith, through April 4. The Foundation Gallery. 1109 Royal St., (504) 568-0955; www. foundationgallerynola.com — “Haiku with Abandoned Ghosts: New Work by Demond Matsuo,” through April 4. Gallery Burguieres. 736 Royal St., (504) 301-1119; www.galleryburguieres.com — Mixed media by Ally Burguieres, ongoing. Garden District Book Shop. The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266; www.gardendistrictbookshop.com — “Welcoming Spring,” group exhibition of paintings and sculpture by gallery artists, through April 5. Guthrie Contemporary. 3815 Magazine St., (504) 897-2688; www.guthriecontemporary. com — “Look and Leave,” photography by Jane Fulton Alt; “Space Between,” photography by Jennifer Shaw; both through March. Hall-Barnett Gallery. 237 Chartres St., (504) 522-5657; www. hallbarnett.com — “Optic Fever,” group exhibition by 21 local artists, through March. Jean Bragg Gallery of Southern Art. 600 Julia St., (504)

Loyola University, Collins C. Diboll Art Gallery. Monroe Library, fourth floor, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 861-5456 — “Mementos,” mixed media by Mary Jane Parker; “Stop Thinking So Much,” drawings by Christopher Deris; both through March 17. M. Francis Gallery. 1938 Burgundy St., (504) 931-1915; www.mfrancisgallery.com — Paintings by Myesha Francis, ongoing. Martine Chaisson Gallery. 727 Camp St., (504) 304-7942; www. martinechaissongallery.com — “Reconciled Beauty,” work by Yury Darashkevich, through March 28. New Orleans Art Center. 3330 St. Claude Ave. — Work by Ray Cole, Randy Sanders, Corbin Swain and House of Frankenstein, through Saturday. New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio. 727 Magazine St., (504) 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks. com — “Springtime in NOLA,” glass sculpture by Gerald Haessig and woodcut prints by Jessica Normington, through March. Oak Street Gallery. 111 N. Oak St., Hammond, (985) 345-0251; www.theoakstreetgallery.com — Work by Thom Barlow, Mark

Haller, Pat Macaluso and John Robinson, ongoing. Octavia Art Gallery. 454 Julia St., (504) 309-4249; www.octaviaartgallery.com — Paintings by Kikuo Saito, through April 4. Parse Gallery. 134 Carondelet St., (262) 607-2773; www. parsenola.com — New Orleans-inspired work by Kashink, through March. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — Works by Vitrice McMurry, Lauren Thomas, Sabine Chadborn, Cathy DeYoung and others, ongoing. Scott Edwards Photography Gallery. 2109 Decatur St., (504) 610-0581; www.scottedwardsgallery.com — “Juju,” photographs by Sandra Russell Clark, through April 12; “Cemetery Walker,” ambrotypes of cemeteries by Euphus Ruth, through June 14. Soren Christensen Gallery. 400 Julia St., (504) 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com — Group show by gallery artists, through April. St. Tammany Art Association. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-8650; www.sttammanyartassociation.org — “The Antiquarian Image: An Exhibition of 19th Century Photographic Processes,” group exhibition, through April 4. Stella Jones Gallery. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 132, (504) 568-9050; www.stellajonesgallery.com — “Straight From the Soul, Part II,” mixed media by Kevin Cole, through March. Steve Martin Studios. 624 Julia St., (504) 566-1390; www. stevemartinfineart.com — “Artisan Juncture,” group show featuring Gustavo Duque, Travis Linde, Amy Boudreaux, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Jedd Haas, Steven Soltis and others, ongoing. Ten Gallery. 4432 Magazine St., (504) 333-1414; www.facebook. com/nolaartsalon — “After the Dust Settles,” new work by Peter Barnitz; solo exhibition by Sarah Marshall; both through March 29. Tulane University, Carroll Gallery. Woldenberg Art Center, (504) 314-2228; www.carrollgallery.tulane.edu — “Thank You,” MFA thesis exhibition by Jeffrey Stenbom, through Friday. Vieux Carre Gallery. 507 St. Ann St., (504) 522-2900; www. vieuxcarregallery.com — Work by Sarah Stiehl, ongoing. Whisnant Galleries. 343 Royal St., (504) 524-9766; www. whisnantgalleries.com — Ethnic, religious and antique art, sculpture, textiles and porcelain, ongoing.

ART LISTINGS SPARE SPACES Ancora Pizzeria & Salumeria. 4508 Freret St., (504) 324-1636; www.ancorapizza.com — New paintings by Chad Sines, through March 20. Cafe Luna. 802 Nashville Ave., (504) 333-6833; www.facebook. com/cafeluna504 — “The Fix Is Now In,” work by Mario Ortiz, ongoing. Fairynola. 5715 Magazine St., (504) 269-2033; www.fairynola. com — “Enchantment,” paintings by Tim Jordan and Louise Rimington, ongoing. LA46. 2232 St. Claude Ave., (504) 220-5177; www.louisiana46. com — “Jazz, Jazzland & All That Jazz,” photographs by Skip Bolen, ongoing. New Orleans Public Library. 219 Loyola Ave., (504) 529-7323; www.nutrias.org — “From Common and Basin to Tulane and Loyola: 150 Years of Change in Our Neighborhood,” photographs and documents of neighborhood transformation, ongoing. Niki Walker Salon. 625 Baronne St., (504) 522-5677; www.nikiwalkersalon.com — “Maskers & Dollfaces,” paintings by Kevin Thayer, through April 4.

Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar. 1418 Magazine St., 4807 Magazine St., (504) 524-3828; www. surreyscafeandjuicebar.com — “21st Century Photographs,” by Natasha Sanchez (at 1418 Magazine St.); group exhibition by Will Smith, Mardi Claw and Tamar Taylor; both ongoing. Treo. 3835 Tulane Ave., (504) 650-9844; www.treonola.com — Children’s art show, through March 28. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center. 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 827-5858; www.zeitgeistnola.org — “Loss,” photographs by Souzan Alavi, through March 29.

MUSEUMS Contemporary Arts Center. 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — “En Mas: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean,” traveling exhibition of art influenced by masquerading traditions, through June 7. George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art. 2003 Carondelet St., (504) 586-7432; www.themckennamuseum.com — “Queens Rule!” portraits, attire and art inspired

The Historic New Orleans Collection. 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc. org — “Andrew Jackson: Hero of New Orleans,” through March 29; hand-carved decoy ducks, ongoing. Laura Simon Nelson Galleries for Louisiana Art. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 400 Chartres St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org/nelson-galleries — “Recent Acquisitions in Louisiana Art, 2010-2014,” local paintings and decorative arts from the 1790s to the 2000s, through May 2. Louisiana Children’s Museum. 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm.org — Architecture exhibit by The Historic New Orleans Collection, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo. 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm.crt.state. la.us — “Unsung Heroes: The Secret History of Louisiana Rock’n’Roll,” music artifacts curated in partnership with the Ponderosa Stomp Foundation, through May; “From ‘Dirty Shirts’ to Buccaneers,” art, artifacts and documents from the Battle of New Orleans, through Jan. 8, 2016; “Louisiana: A Medley of Cultures,” art and panel display exploring Louisiana’s Native American, African and European influences, ongoing. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere. 751 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www. lsm.crt.state.la.us — “Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond,” interactive displays and artifacts; “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana,” Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; both ongoing. New Orleans Museum of Art. City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — “Emmet Gowin: Concerning America and Alfred Stieglitz, and Myself,” photographs by Gowin and excerpts from the book about Stieglitz; “Photo-Unrealism,” group exhibition of abstract and surreal photography; both through Sunday; “Robert Rauschenberg and the ‘Five from Louisiana,’” Rauschenberg’s Melic Meeting (Spread) and work by contemparies, through March 29; “Salutations,” collodion tintypes by Josephine Sacabo, through April 5; “Forever,” mural by Odili Donald Odita, through April; “Kongo Across the Waters,” art from west central African and African American cultures, through May 25. Newcomb Art Gallery. Woldenberg Art Center, (504) 3142406; www.newcombartgallery. tulane.edu — “Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist,” works on paper by Degas and his circle, through May 17.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art. 925 Camp St., (504) 5399600; www.ogdenmuseum. org — ”South,” photography by Mark Steinmetz, through May 10; “Tennessee Williams: The Playwright and Painter,” paintings by the writer, through May; “Tina Freeman: Artist Spaces,” photographs of local artists’ workspaces; “Jim Roche: Cultural Mechanic,” drawings, sculpture and installation by Jim Roche; both through July 12. Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www. louisianastatemuseum.org/ museums/the-old-us-mint — “Keeping Time,” photographs of Louisiana’s musical history, through Jan. 1, 2016; “Time Takes a Toll,” conserved instruments featuring Fats Domino’s piano, through December 2016. Southeastern Architectural Archive. Tulane University, Jones Hall, 6801 Freret St., (504) 865-5699; www.seaa.tulane. edu — “Bungalows,” artifacts of bungalow and cottage architecture, through May 20. Southern Food & Beverage Museum. 1504 Oretha C. Haley Blvd., (504) 569-0405; www. southernfood.org — “Antoine’s Restaurant: Celebrating 175 Years,” through June.

CALL FOR ARTISTS Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography. The New Orleans Photo Alliance awards a $5,000 grant to a Gulf Coast documentary photographer. Visit www.neworleansphotoalliance.org to apply. Deadline March 30. Southern Rep Theatre. Southern Rep Theatre, 6221 S. Claiborne Ave.; www. southernrep.com — The theater company invites visual artists to create a “musical altar” for the scenic design of its upcoming production BOUDIN. Blank altars are available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through March 26. Deadline April 2. Email mmoore@southernrep. com for details. Spirit of Carrollton Photo Contest. The Carrollton Area Network seeks photos that capture the spirit of the Carrollton neighborhood from amateur photographers. Visit www. carrolltonareanetwork.org for details. Deadline April 11. Swap Meet NOLA. St. Margaret’s at Mercy, 3525 Bienville St., (504) 279-6414; www.stmargaretsno. org — The art and farmers market seeks artists. Email info@ swapmeetnola.com. Wooden Boat Festival. The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum seeks artists to create a poster for its annual festival. Visit www. woodenboatfest.org for details. Deadline April 13.

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Slidell Little Theatre. 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-0324; www.slidelllittletheatre.org — “Muse: Works following the impulse of inspiration,” work by Michael Aldana, Jamie Alonzo, Jessie Hornbrook and Benjamin Netterville, through Sunday.

by Mardi Gras Indian queens, through Saturday.

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Always… Patsy Cline. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen.org — Margaret Belton stars in a musical play inspired by the classic country singer. Dinner and show $65; show only $30; brunch $60. 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. America’s Wartime Sweethearts: A Tribute to the Andrews Sisters. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen.org — The Victory Belles perform as 1940s harmony singers LaVerne, Patty and Maxine Andrews. 11:45 p.m. Wednesday. The Burnin’. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno. org — Progress Theatre’s touring production considers the meaning of community identity in a pair of fictional towns shaken by nightclub disasters. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Students and seniors $15. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. The Children’s Hour. Tulane University, Lupin Theatre, 16 Newcomb Place, (504) 865-5106; www.tulane. edu/~theatre — Jessica Podewell directs Tulane’s production of Lillian Hellman’s play about a student who accuses her headmistresses of having an affair. General tickets $10; students and seniors $8; Tulane staff $9. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Doubt: A Parable. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-0324; www.slidelllittletheatre. org — The community theater performs John Patrick Shanley’s play about a nun who suspects a priest of sexual misconduct. 8 p.m. FridaySaturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Human Resources. Playhouse NOLA, 3214 Burgundy St. — Generate INK presents Rudy San Miguel’s play about

a job applicant with an unexpected connection to her interviewer. Christopher Bentivegna directs. Tickets $15. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Loot. Playmakers Theater, 1916 Playmakers Road (off Lee Road), Covington, (985) 8931671; www.playmakersinc.com — Anysia M. Genre directs Joe Orton’s farce about two young thieves who attempt to evade police while hiding money in a coffin. Tickets $15, students $10. 8 p.m. FridaySaturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Love Letters. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — Nell Nolan and Dennis Woltering star as a pair of friends who share a lifetime of personal letters in A.R. Gurney’s play. Tickets $20. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Measure for Measure. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 862-7529; www. anthonybeantheater.com — Fredrick Mead directs the production of Shakespeare’s play about virtue, sin, mercy and humility in the brothels of Vienna. Tickets $20; students and seniors $18. 8 p.m. FridaySaturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Pat Bourgeois’ Debauchery. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — The live soap opera stars an Uptown family with a downtown mom. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Sex Please, We’re Sixty. Teatro Wego!, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, (504) 885-2000; www.jpas.org — Respectable guests at Mrs. Stancliffe’s bed and breakfast get frisky after a mischievous neighbor obtains Venusia, a libido pill for women. General tickets $30; seniors and military $27; students $20; children $15. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. She Kills Monsters. 30 by 90 Theatre, 880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, (844) 843-3090 — Young teacher Agnes Evens (Calla Harper) reconnects

to the memory of her late sister through Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying in a play by Qui Nguyen. Tickets $18, students $13. 8 p.m. FridaySaturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. Old Marquer Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www.theshadowboxtheatre. com — Lux et Umbra presents a new adaptation of Jon Scieszka’s book of humorous fairy tale mash-ups. Tickets $20; students and children $12. 7 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Suddenly Last Summer. Ashe Power House, 1731 Baronne St., (504) 522-6545; www.southernrep.com — Aimee Hayes directs Southern Rep’s production of the Tennessee Williams play about a wealthy woman’s attempt to conceal the truth of her son’s death. Tickets $40; senior, student and teacher discounts available by phone. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Verbatim Verboten. Old Marquer Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www.theshadowboxtheatre. com — A rotating cast of actors star in a monthly show inspired by clandestine recordings and invasions of privacy. Tickets $12. 10 p.m. Friday. When Ya Smilin’. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www.rivertowntheaters.com — Ricky Graham writes and directs a “comedic love letter” about a 9th Ward family in 1950s New Orleans. General tickets $32; seniors $30; students and military $27. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

CABARET, BURLESQUE & VARIETY Beach Blanket Burlesque. Tiki Tolteca, 301 N. Peters St., (504) 267-4406; www.facebook. com/tikitolteca — GoGo McGregor hosts a burlesque show. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Big Deal Burlesque. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 2658855; www.siberianola.com — Roxie le Rouge produces the burlesque and variety show. 9 p.m. Thursday. Burlesque Ballroom. Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2331; www.sonesta.com/royalneworleans — Trixie Minx stars in the weekly 1960s-style burlesque show featuringmusic by Romy Kaye and the Brent Walsh Jazz Trio. 11:50 p.m. Friday. Creole Sweet Tease Burlesque Show. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 522-5400; www.thesainthotelneworleans.com — Trixie Minx leads a burlesque performance featuring music by Jayna Morgan and the Creole Syncopators Jazz Band. 9 p.m. Friday.

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OPERA Lucia di Lammermoor. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 1419 Basin St., (504) 525-1052; www. mahaliajacksontheater. com — The New Orleans Opera presents Donizetti’s tragic opera about feuding families in 17th-century Scotland. 8 p.m. Friday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.” Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter, 541 Bourbon St., (504) 524-7611; www.fourpoints.com/frenchquarter — Opera group Bon Operatit! performs Irish music in the hotel’s Puccini Bar. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

COMEDY Accessible Comedy. Buffa’s Lounge, 1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038; www.buffasbar.

The Elm Theatre’s One Act Festival

The Elm Theatre’s recent One Act Festival at the Old Marquer Theatre featured new works from four local playwrights based on the subject of violence. The works were split into two programs, and each evening also featured Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Bagdad Zoo). Pamela Davis Noland’s Room for Dessert explores systemic injustice and racism. A man who has been pushed to his breaking point shoots up a diner and points his gun at the cook (Ron Flagge). The gunman (Rahim Glaspy) explains he’s angry because a black person was killed recently by police. The cook begs the man not to shoot his daughter, who is working in the diner as a waitress, and he also admonishes the “young punk.” As the cook, Flagge’s performance stands out. His voice carries the weight of a generation upset by violence and injustice. Although it’s a short production, it covers a lot of ground, from discussing the civil rights movement to contemporary politics. Jared Gore’s The Ballad of Rat Dan takes a comic approach to crime. Tessa (Hannah Alline Culwell) learns that her boyfriend Charlie (David James Hamilton) set up a fake mugging so he can “save” her life and win back her heart. As the dysfunctional couple argues about the future of their relationship, Rat Dan (Drew Cothern) hops out of the closet so Charlie can save her once again. The premise is far-fetched and, at times, pushes too hard on being wacky. But for the most part, the actors make the comedy work. Tessa threatens Charlie with a baseball bat, which somehow manages to turn him on, which got the biggest laugh of the night. While the show is mostly lighthearted, the end takes a gratuitously dark turn. In Gruesome Playground Injuries (pictured), a teenage boy has climbed a tree so he can ride his bicycle off the roof of his school. With bandages wrapped around his bloody head, he walks into the school nurse’s office where he meets Kayleen (Becca Chapman). The two begin a loving but complicated relationship that lasts nearly 30 years. Directed by Jen Davis, the show weaves together a story of friendship and loyalty. Doug (Alex Smith) is an accident-prone man who continually is hospitalized for things like stepping on nails and getting hit by lightning. Kayleen deals with addiction issues, and in a gruesome moment, tries to cut out her stomach because she feels very sick. The two are damaged, but they continually return to one another for support. Chronologically, the show flashes into the future and back in time, signaled by the year written in chalk. The structure can seem disorienting, but it contextualizes their relationship in fragments, and that reflects the way their lives are pieced together. Doug is a free spirit, and Smith is exceedingly charming in the role. He’s offbeat but lovable, and he’s very sincere about caring for Kayleen’s well-being. At one point he threatens to kill a boyfriend who mistreats her. In contrast to Smith’s Doug, Chapman brings a mesmerizing intensity to the stage. Chapman continues to prove she’s a performer to watch. This well-executed production gives these characters a heartbreaking and realistic arc, which provides the program with a cathartic ending. — TYLER GILLESPIE com — Jake Potter hosts standup. Midnight Friday. All-Star Comedy Revue. House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www. houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts the stand-up comedy show with special guests and a band. 8 p.m. Thursday. Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 4888114; www.facebook.com/twelve. mile.limit — Molly Ruben-Long and Julie Mitchell host an open mic. 9 p.m. Monday. Block Party. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Nicky Napolitano hosts an open mic. Sign up online. 9:30 p.m. Thursday. A Brunch of Laughs. Banks Street Bar, 4401 Banks St., (504) 486-0258; www.banksstreetbarandgrill.com — Bob Murrell hosts a free stand-up comedy showcase. 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Chris & Tami. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Comedy theater

founders Chris Trew and Tami Nelson perform free weekly improv. 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 5295844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — The New Movement presents a stand-up comedy showcase. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www. lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts the weekly comedy showcase. 10 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www. dragonsdennola.com — Vincent Zambon hosts a rotating showcase of local comedians. 8:30 p.m. Friday.

(504) 231-7011; www.nolacomedy. com — The theater hosts an all-ages improv comedy show. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Craig Ferguson. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., (504) 2870351; www.saengernola.com — The comedian, actor and former late-night host performs stand-up. Tickets start at $45. 8 p.m. Wednesday. Friday Night Laughs. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — Jackie Jenkins Jr. hosts an open mic. 11 p.m. Friday. Give ’Em the Light Open-Mic Comedy Show. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts the open mic. 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — Local comedians perform. An open mic follows. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Hear My Train A Comin’. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — Lane Lonion and Luke OleenJunk host open-mic stand-up comedy. 9 p.m. Thursday.

ComedySportz. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St.,

Jeff D’s Comedy Cabaret. Bourbon Pub and Parade, 801 Bour-

bon St., (504) 529-2107; www. bourbonpub.com — Comedian Jeff D and drag performer Carla Cahlua star in a weekly show. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Friday. The JetBlacks. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Joseph Meissner, Cyrus Cooper, Ruby Wolf, Helen Kreiger, David Hamilton, Tami Nelson and Chris Trew perform improv comedy. 9 p.m. Friday. Johnny Rock. C. Beever’s Bar of Music, 2507 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie, (504) 887-9401; www. facebook.com/thenewcbeevers — Comedian Johnny Rock hosts an open-mic comedy night. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Laugh & Sip. The Wine Bistro, 1011 Gravier St., (504) 606-6408; www.facebook.com/thewinebistrono — Mark Caesar and DJ Cousin Cav host the weekly showcase of local comedians. 8 p.m. Thursday. Lights Up! The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Each weekly show features two of The New

Movement’s local improv comedy troupes. 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Local Uproar. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 7585590; www.theallwayslounge. com — Tory Gordon and Paul Oswell host an open-mic night. 7 p.m. Saturday. The Magna Carta Show. Playhouse NOLA, 3214 Burgundy St. — William Benner, David Kendall, Nathan Sutter, Brian Tarney, Thomas Fewer and Annie Barry star in a weekly improv and sketch comedy show. 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The Megaphone Show. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www. newmovementtheater.com — Improv comics take inspiration from a local celebrity’s true story at this weekly show. 10:30 p.m. Saturday. A Night of Comedy. Tacos & Beer, 1622 St. Charles Ave., (504) 304-8722; www.tacosandbeer. org — Corey Mack hosts two stand-up showcases. 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. Saturday. NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-4446; www.hiholounge. net — Andrew Polk hosts the series, which features a booked showcase and open mic. 9 p.m. Sunday. Penn & Teller. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., (504) 287-0351; www.saengernola.com — The veteran comedy and magician duo perform. Tickets start at $62. 8 p.m. Friday. The Second Line Show Presents. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux. com — The sketch comedy troupe performs a free monthly show. 9 p.m. Thursday. Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St., (504) 865-9190; www.carrolltonstation.com — All comics are welcome to perform at the weekly open mic. 9 p.m. Wednesday. Wait, Wait... Don’t Tell Me. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., (504) 287-0351; www.saengernola. com — Host Peter Sagal and comedians Paula Poundstone, Roy Blount Jr. and Amy Dickinson perform NPR’s weekly comedy quiz show. Tickets start at $47. 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

AUDITIONS Contemporary Arts Center. Director Cosmin Chivu holds auditions for the November production of Tennessee Williams’ The Mutilated on March 16-18. Email liveperformance@cacno.org. Le Petit Theatre. The theater schedules private auditions for its upcoming production of Merrily We Roll Along. Email Clayton Shelvin at auditions@lepetittheatre.com.

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A Midsummer Night’s Cabaret. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — Ricky Graham directs Sean Patterson, Mandy Zirkenbach and Jefferson Turner in “an evening of sin and song.” Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday. Muck Dynasty. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre. com — Philip Melancon and Chris Champagne perform a satirical cabaret show about Louisiana society and politics. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Monday. Revue Nouveau. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www. theallwayslounge.com — The Resonant Rogues perform a vaudeville and variety show featuring live music, belly dance and sideshow performances. 10 p.m. Friday. The Roux. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.cafeistanbulnola.com — Blu Reine leads the “Spicy Brown Burlesque Show” featuring Jeez Loueez, Nona Narcisse and Cherry Galette, plus live music by Michaela Harrison. Tickets start at $15. 9 p.m. Saturday. Sunday School. The BEATnik, 1638 Clio St., (504) 648-7998; www.facebook.com/beatnikbookingnola — The burlesque and variety show features the Rev. Spooky LeStrange & Her Billion Dollar Baby Dolls. Tickets $5. 9 p.m. Sunday. Talk Nerdy to Me. Dragon’s Den (downstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www. dragonsdennola.com — The weekly sci-fi-themed revue features burlesque performers, comedians and sideshow acts. 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

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Sun Belt Basketball Championships. UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave., (504) 280-7171; www.sunbeltsports. org — The weekend includes men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments. Saturday features a family festival with a jambalaya cook-off, vendors, mascots and a kids’ dribble drive. Wednesday-Sunday.

Birdwatching class. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Longtime birder Wendy Rihner leads a session on birdwatching basics. 7 p.m.

White Glove Wednesdays. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — Curator Eric Rivets gives visitors a chance to wear original military uniforms and equipment. 9 a.m.

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TUESDAY 10 Business Information Session. Regional Transportation Management Center, 10 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 483-8500; ww.norpc.org — The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development hosts a session on “One Stop Services, Zoning, Building Permits & Occupational Licenses.” 5:30 p.m. It’s All About the Music Bike Ride. Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St., (504) 658-3200; www.nolasocialride.org — NOLA Social Ride cyclists cruise around the city, stopping along the way to enjoy live music. 6 p.m.

Toddler Time. Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www. lcm.org — The museum hosts activities for children ages 3 and under and their parents or caregivers. Non-members $8. 10:30 a.m. Tulane Black Arts Festival. Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 862-8000; www.tulaneblackartsfestival.strikingly.com — The Tulane Black Student Union hosts arts, music and poetry performances, a gospel dinner, a film screening and a “Black Trans Lives Matter” workshop during the 10-day festival. Most events are open to the public. Tuesday-Monday. Yoga at the Cabildo. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm. crt.state.la.us — Yogis of all experience levels practice in the Cabildo gallery. Non-members $12. 7:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY 11 Barbershop Meetings. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley

Gambit’s Food Revue. Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 483-3139; www.bestofneworleans.com/foodrevue — Gambit’s fifth annual tasting event features food and drinks from more than 30 local restaurants. Regular admission $50; VIP early admission $70. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Got Gumbo? Cook-Off. Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 586-0300; www. sonesta.com/royalneworleans — Local chefs and restaurants compete in categories like Best Seafood Gumbo and Best Exotic Gumbo at United Way’s charity cook-off. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Harrison Avenue Marketplace. Harrison Avenue Marketplace, 801 Harrison Ave.; www.harrisonavenuemarketplace.org — The Lakeview market features local vendors of food, arts and crafts, plus music and kids’ activities. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jazz Pilates. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., (504) 589-4841; www.nps.gov/ jazz/index.htm — Stephanie Jordan leads a free class incorporating Pilates, dance movements and jazz music. Noon. Nature Walk and Titivation. Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-1238; www.northlakenature. org — Guests tour natural habitats and learn to prune plants along the trail. 1 p.m.

THURSDAY 12 Bridge lessons. Wes Busby Bridge Center, 2709 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-0869 — Beginners and novices take free bridge lessons. 9 a.m. Business Breakfast. Cafe Hope, 1101 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 756-4673; www. cafehope.org — The cafe hosts a business networking breakfast for West Bank professionals. By donation. 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Robert Gallo. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Freeman Auditorium, 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 314-2200; www.tulane.edu — The biomedical researcher and co-discoverer of HIV gives a free lecture titled “Journey with Blood Cells and Viruses.” A reception follows. 7 p.m. Sistahs Making a Change. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www. ashecac.org — Women of all experience levels dance, talk and dine together at this health-centered event. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Young Audiences Spring Spotlight. Tulane University, McAlister Auditorium, 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-5196; www.tulane.edu — Students from eight Young Audiences after-school programs in Jefferson and Orleans parishes present free dance, music and theatrical performances. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 13 Adult education registration. Delgado Community

College, 615 City Park Ave., (504) 671-5012; www.dcc. edu — Students seeking their high school equivalency certificate register for free adult education courses. Email adulted@dcc.edu for details. 8 a.m. to noon. Coast Guard Foundation Awards Dinner. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum. org — The dinner honors Thomas Allegretti of American Waterways Operators and a Coast Guard lifeboat crew. 6 p.m. to midnight. Deconstructing Doris Day. New Orleans Lyceum, 4511 Chestnut St., (504) 4609049; www.lyceumproject. com — Participants practice Derridean-style analysis with a viewing and discussion of the 1963 film The Thrill of It All. 7 p.m. Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma. org — The evening includes music by Margie Perez and a lecture by curators Susan Cooksey and Robin Poynor. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala. New Orleans Saints Training Facility, 5800 Airline Drive, Metairie; www.jeffersonchamber.org — The Jefferson Chamber’s gala features drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, dancing and music by the Bucktown All-Stars. Tickets start at $125. 7:30 p.m. Lark in the Park. City Park Botanical Garden, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 483-9386; www. friendsofcitypark.com — The Friends of City Park gala features food from more than 40 local restaurants and music by Luke Winslow King. Proceeds benefit the New Orleans City Park endowment fund. Tickets start at $100, under 35 $75. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The New Orleans Home and Garden Show. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3663; www.neworleanshomeshows.com — The 60th annual expo features dozens of home improvement vendors, instructional seminars, outdoor cooking demonstrations by local chefs, a Habitat for Humanity charity auction and more. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Starry Night. Jean Lafitte National Park, 6588 Barataria Blvd., Marrero, (504) 589-3882; www.nps.gov/jela — Park rangers and the Pontchartrain Astronomy Society host stargazing and a nighttime hike. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Storywalk. Northlake Nature Center, 23135 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-1238; www.northlakenature.org — Participants take a strollerand wheelchair-accessible trail walk with an interactive reading of Down in Louisiana by Johnette Downing. Noon to 3 p.m. Toast for the Coast. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St., (504) 581-4629; www.nba.com/pelicans/ toastforthecoast15 — New Orleans Pelicans players and coaches are featured guests at the event, which also includes hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and music by Robin Barnes. Proceeds benefit Audubon Nature Institute’s costal preservation research. Tickets $100. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 14 Autogras. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com — The car show features custom cars and motorsport contests. One-day ticket $15; weekend pass $20; car registration $40. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Build By Ear workshop. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org — Kids create an art project inspired by a classic New Orleans jazz musician in PlayBuild NOLA’s workshop. 11:30 a.m. Build Your Own Blog. Nix Library, 1401 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 596-2630; www.nutrias. org — Teens and ’tweens learn to create personal blogs with provided iPads. 2 p.m. Captain’s Dinner on the SS France. JW Marriott New Orleans, 614 Canal St., (504) 527-6752; www.jwmarriottneworleans.com — The Alliance Francaise gala includes a French dinner, live and silent auctions and music by the World War II Museum’s Victory Band. Consul General of France Gregor Trumel is the featured guest. Tickets start at $135, under 35 $75. 7 p.m. to midnight. Children’s Art Workshop. Rhino Contemporary Crafts Gallery, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., second floor, (504) 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com — RHINO artists lead kids in an art project about paper airplanes. Email artboxrhino@gmail.com to register. Suggested donation $5. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. DG Third Anniversary Throwdown. Dancing Grounds,

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Tastes of Tuscany. Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., (504) 523-6000; www. windsorcourthotel.com — The tasting features wine from Italy. Tickets $40, plus tax and gratuity. 7 p.m.

SoFAB Cooking Demo. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www.frenchmarket.org — Southern Food and Beverage Museum Director Liz Williams demonstrates how to stock a pantry with market ingredients. 2 p.m.

EVENT LISTINGS 3705 St. Claude Ave., (504) 535-5791; www.dancingrounds.org — The dance studio celebrates with dance, comedy and poetry performances, live music by Charm Taylor, an art installation and a late-night dance party. 6 p.m. to midnight. Dip netting. Bayou Segnette State Park, 7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, (504) 736-7140; www.bayousegnettestatepark.com — Kids and adults examine tiny organisms found in ponds and streams. 1 p.m. Forro dance classes. Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org — Annie Gibson and Aaron Lorenz lead a class in the Brazilian couples dance. Suggested donation $5-10. 11 a.m. to noon. International Food & Music Festival. Tulane University, Lavin-Bernick University Center, McAlister Drive, (504) 247-1507 — The festival features food from local restaurants, performances by local dance groups and live music by Bachaco and Casa Samba. 5 p.m. Jazz Yoga. Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., (504) 589-4841; www.nps.gov/jazz — Susan Landry leads a free class featuring meditational jazz piano. 10 a.m.

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Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Gala. Cars of Yesteryears, 4633 Fairfield St., Kenner, (504) 8897036 — The school gala features food, cocktails, live and silent auctions and live music. Tickets $100. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Keys to the Ancient Wisdom. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www. jefferson.lib.la.us — Participants hold an informal discussion about sources of wisdom such as consciousness, philosophy, psychology and universal field theory. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Market on the Veranda. Mellow Mushroom, 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; www.mellowmushroom.com — Independent distributors for a variety of fashion, kitchen and wellness brands offer their wares. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mississippi cooking demonstration. Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1504 Oretha C. Haley Blvd., (504) 5690405; www.southernfood.org — Chef LaMont Burns of LaMont’s Authentic Southern Food Products demonstrates cooking Mississippi dishes. 2 p.m. Next Gen Spin. Lakeshore Drive, shelter 1; www.nextgenclubs.com/spin — The bike race includes routes of 10, 30 and 50 miles and an afterparty. Proceeds benefit Next Generation youth programs. Individual registration $50 in advance. 7 a.m. Parkway Partners plant sale. City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways, 2829 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 658-3200; www.parkwaypartnersnola. org — Parkway Partners hosts a sale of trees, vegetables, flowers and other plants. 9 a.m. to noon. Piety Street Market. The Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St., (504) 908-4741; www.612piety.com — More than 50 vendors offer art, jewelry, crafts, vintage clothes, collectibles, used books and flea market

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JAZZ SET RenFest training workshop. Louisiana Renaissance Festival, 46468 River Road, Hammond, www.larf.org — The Renaissance Festival holds a daylong training workshop for aspiring entertainers and demonstrators. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rose and Plant Sale. City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 483-9464; www.neworleanscitypark.com — The New Orleans Botanical Garden offers plants for sale at the Pelican Greenhouse. Call or email plants@nocp.org for details. 9 a.m. to noon. Sacred Music Festival. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 948-9961; www.neworleanssacredmusic.org — The festival features music from many spiritual traditions including gospel, hymns, calls to prayer, kirtan, shinto drumming, Tibetan Buddhist chants, Jewish cantorial, Sufi music and Mardi Gras Indian performances. The day begins with an interfaith peace walk and includes the dedication of a shrine to Marie Laveau. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

UNCF Masked Ball. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 561-1234; www.uncf.org/nolamaskedball — The United Negro College Fund gala features a dinner by chefs Leah Chase and John Besh, live and silent auctions and music by MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly. Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Xavier University President Norman C. Francis are featured guests. Tickets start at $500. 7 p.m. Vintage Glass and Collectables Sale. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 465-9985; www. crescentcityglass.org — Twenty-three vendors offer Depression glass, housewares, linens and other items from the 1940s-1970s. Saturday-Sunday. Whimsies Art Show and Sale. Louise S. McGehee School, 2342 Prytania St., (504) 561-1224; www. mcgeheeschool.com — More than 30 local artists offer work for sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS Irish Extravaganza. St. Alphonsus Church, 2025 Constance St., (504) 524-8116; www.stalphonsusneworleans.com — The final event in the Fun Under the Frescoes concert series features the Crescent City Celtic Band with guest singer Chef Matt Murphy, the McTeggart Irish dancers and bagpiper Kevin Bacon. Tickets $10, including three drinks. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Hidden Histories of New Orleans: The Irish. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., (504) 568-6993; www. louisianastatemuseum. org/museums/the-oldus-mint — Historian and author Laura Kelley gives a free lecture on the history and influence of Irish culture in New Orleans. (See Words for more events with Laura Kelley.) 6 p.m. Thursday. Jim Monaghan’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Molly’s at the Market, 1107 Decatur St., (504) 525-5169; www.mollysatthemarket. net — Revelers march and ride in carriages in the annual parade that begins and ends at Molly’s at the Market. 6 p.m. Friday. Parasol’s Block Party Celebration. Parasol’s Restaurant & Bar, 2533

Work/Play Day. Southeast Louisiana Refuges Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters (Bayou Lacombe Centre), 61389 Hwy. 434, (985) 882-2000; www.fws.gov — Volunteers spend the morning clearing trails and the afternoon canoeing. RSVP to David Stoughton at (985) 882-2025 or david_stoughton@fws.gov. Yoga/Pilates. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, (504) 4565000; www.noma.org — The museum hosts yoga classes in the sculpture garden. Non-members $5. 8 a.m.

SUNDAY 15 Chef Soiree. Bogue Falaya Park, downtown Covington, (985) 892-1811; www. chefsoiree.com — The Youth Service Bureau fundraiser

Constance St., (504) 302-1543; www.parasolsbarandrestaurant. com — Parasol’s hosts a St. Patrick’s Day block party with green beer, drink specials, corned beef and cabbage and “Irish sundae” potato salad. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Irish Channel, Felicity and Magazine streets — The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club’s annual parade proceeds from the corner of Felicity and Magazine

features food from dozens of local vendors, an opening parade by the 610 Stompers, fireworks and live music by Benny Grunch & the Bunch, Gypsy River, Louisiana Spice and others. Tickets $145. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Down Dogs and Donuts. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute. org — Lululemon hosts a free yoga session in the park with a food truck from District Donuts Sliders Brew. 10:30 a.m. India Fest. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma. org — The festival features many styles of Indian music and dance, henna art, kite flying, yoga, a gift bazaar and kids’ activities. Local restaurants Saffron NOLA, Nirvana Indian Cuisine and Silk Road offer Indian food. Admission

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Tracey’s St. Paddy’s Day Party. Tracey’s Original Irish Channel Bar & Restaurant, 2604 Magazine St., (504) 8975413; www.traceysnola. com — Tracey’s hosts an all-day party with a DJ, drink specials and corned beef and cabbage. The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade concludes at Tracey’s. 11 a.m. Saturday. St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl. Bourbon Heat, 711 Bourbon St., (504) 324-4669; www. barcrawls.com/neworleans — Barcrawls.com hosts a holiday crawl in the French Quarter. Tickets start at $10. Noon Saturday.

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streets through the Irish Channel and Garden District. 1 p.m. Saturday. Shamrockin’ Run. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www.shamrockinrun.com — The eight-kilometer St. Patrick’s Day run stretches from the National World War II Museum to Audubon Park and offers more than

$5, children 6 and under free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn Bridge in a Day. Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal St., (504) 581-1000; www. acbl.org/lbiad.php — The American Contract Bridge League hosts a five-hour seminar for beginning bridge players. Fee $15 in advance, $20 at the door; visit the website to register. 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. St. Joseph’s Day Celebration. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www. frenchmarket.org — The market celebrates New Orleans’ annual dedication to the patron saint of Sicily with live Italian music, a St. Joseph’s altar and a cooking demonstration at 11 a.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Super Sunday. A.L. Davis Park, 2600 LaSalle St. — The Mardi Gras Indian parade

$70,000 in total prizes. The post-race party includes food and Guinness beer. Registration $50 day of race. 9 a.m. Sunday. Metairie Road St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Metairie — Metairie’s St. Patrick’s parade proceeds down Severn Avenue and Metairie Road from Archbishop Rummel High School. Noon Sunday.

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MONDAY 16 Dean Baquet. Loyola University New Orleans, Nunemaker Auditorium, Monroe Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2011; www.loyno. edu — The editor of The New York Times speaks with WVUE’s Lee Zurik in a program called “From the Big Easy to the Big Apple” as part of Loyola’s Ed Renwick Lecture Series. 7:30 p.m. Spike Lee. Tulane University, McAlister Auditorium, 6823 St. Charles Ave., (504) 8655196; www.tulaneblackartsfestival.strikingly.com — The acclaimed director and producer speaks as part of the Tulane Black Arts Festival. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. PAGE 60

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Swap Meet NOLA. Swap Meet NOLA, 3525 Bienville St., (504) 813-5370; www.swapmeetnola.com — The event includes a farmers market, flea market and art market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

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Tai Chi/Chi Kung. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 456-5000; www.noma.org — Terry Rappold leads the class in the museum’s art galleries. Non-members $5. 6 p.m. Walking in This World seminar. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190; www.jefferson. lib.la.us — Participants complete creativity exercises and discuss Julia Cameron’s Walking in This World, the sequel to The Artist’s Way. 7 p.m.

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WORDS Brian Boyles. Hubbell Library, 725 Pelican Ave., (504) 322-7479; www.neworleanspubliclibrary. org — The author discusses New Orleans Boom and Blackout: 100 Days in America’s Coolest Hot Spot. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jeff Markowitz. Tubby & Coo’s Mid-City Book Shop, 631 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 491-9025; www.facebook.com/tubbyandcoos — The author signs his thriller Death and White Diamonds. 2 p.m. Saturday. Kevin Sessums. The writer and former Vanity Fair contributor discusses and signs his new memoir I Left It on the Mountain. 6 p.m. Friday at Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St.; 2 p.m. Saturday at Faulkner House Books, 624 Pirate’s Alley. Laura Kelley. The author and historian reads and discusses The Irish in New Orleans, a history of Irish culture and involvement in the city. 7 p.m. Tuesday at East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie; 6 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Street Book Shop, 7529 Maple St.

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Megan Burns, Jonathan Penton and Bernd Sauermann. University of New Orleans, Liberal Arts Building, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-6657; www.uno. edu — The poets share their work and there’s refreshments. 3 p.m. Friday. The Moth. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 940-1130; www.cafeistanbulnola.com — The theme for this month’s storytelling competition is “Hair.” Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nonfiction writing workshop. Room 220, 3718 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-3161; www.pressstreet.com/room220 — The workshop includes instruction, writing prompts and guided writing. This month’s theme is “Living Things.” Admission $10. 7 p.m. Sunday. Randy Fertel. Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St., (504) 568-6968; www.lsm.

crt.state.la.us — The author and the Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society celebrate the publication of A Taste for Chaos: The Art of Improvisation in Literature. 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Stacie S. Triche and Crysta Carter. Tubby & Coo’s Mid-City Book Shop, 631 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 491-9025; www. facebook.com/tubbyandcoos — The authors sign their paranormal novel, Concealed Names. 3 p.m. Saturday. Big Easy Rollergirls. University of New Orleans, Human Performance Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 2806683; www.bigeasyrollergirls. com — The Rollergirls’ season opener includes two matches against teams from Baton Rouge’s Red Stick Roller Derby. Big Freedia is the special guest. 5 p.m. Saturday. Pelicans. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Girod St., (504) 587-3663; www.nba.com/pelicans — The New Orleans Pelicans play the Denver Nuggets. 5 p.m. Sunday.

FARMERS MARKETS Covington Farmers Market. www.covingtonfarmersmarket. org — The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, live music and more twice a week: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. Crescent City Farmers Market. www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org — The market offers produce, meat, seafood and more at four weekly events. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Tulane University Square.; 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the French Market; 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at American Can Apartments; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at Magazine Street Market, corner of Magazine and Girod streets. CRISP Farms Market. CRISP Farms Market, 1330 France St.; www.facebook.com/ crispfarms — The urban farm offers greens, produce, herbs and seedlings. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. French Market. French Market, corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, (504) 522-2621; www.frenchmarket. org — The historic French Quarter market offers local produce, seafood, herbs, baked goods, coffee and prepared foods. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. German Coast Farmers Market. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan; www. germancoastfarmersmarket. org — The market features vegetables, fruits, flowers

and other items. 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Gretna Farmers Market. Huey P. Long Avenue at Second Street, Gretna; www.gretnafarmersmarket.com — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 30 vendors offering fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Grow Dat Farm Stand. Grow Dat Youth Farm, 150 Zachary Taylor Drive, (504) 377-8395; www. growdatyouthfarm.org — Grow Dat Youth Farm sells its produce. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Hollygrove Market. Hollygrove Market & Farm, 8301 Olive St., (504) 483-7037; www. hollygrovemarket.com — The urban farm operates a daily fresh market. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market, 922 Teche St., Algiers, (504) 362-0708; www. oldalgiersharvestfreshmarket. com — Produce and seafood are available for purchase. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Rivertown Farmers Market. 400 block of Williams Boulevard, Kenner, (504) 468-7231; www.kenner.la.us — The market features fruits, vegetables, dairy products, homemade jams and jellies and cooking demonstrations. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Sankofa Mobile Market. www. sankofanola.org — The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden at several weekly stops. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Lower 9th Ward Community Center, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave.; 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday at New Israel Baptist Church, 6322 St. Claude Ave. St. Bernard Seafood & Farmers Market. Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi, (504) 355-4442; www.visitstbernard.com — The market offers seafood, produce, preserves, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment and children’s activities. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Vietnamese Farmers Market. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd. — Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early market catering to New Orleans East’s Vietnamese population. 5 a.m. Saturday.

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Dear New Orleans Job Guru, “I am really concerned that my poor credit record might be hurting my job search. I had some medical bills that I couldn’t pay after I lost a job a few years ago. I get interviews, but then I don’t get picked. Can they really use that against me even if it’s not a job handling cash?” — Priscilla T., New Orleans, LA Dear Priscilla, Particularly in today’s economy, the use of credit checks in hiring has created a “Catch-22” scenario in which individuals can lose a job due to the faltering economy, find themselves unable to pay bills, and end up effectively barred from re-employment Grant Cooper due to poor credit. A 2011 study in the Journal of Applied Psychology found no connection between a poor credit score and “deviant” behavior like workplace theft. Oddly enough, it did find a positive connection between low credit score and an agreeable personality.

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Civil rights and consumer advocacy groups have pointed out that credit reports often contain errors or incomplete information, and can have a disparate impact on the poor, minorities, and women. The EEOC has begun to investigate the use of credit checks on employment, and some observers are expecting a decision in the near future putting the burden on employers to show cause prior to the use of credit as a basis for hiring. California signed such a law into effect in 2011, following the lead of Illinois, Oregon, Maryland, Washington, Hawaii, Vermont, and Connecticut, which all have some restrictions on the use of credit in candidate evaluation.

According to a Society of Human Resource Management study, only 13% of organizations surveyed conduct credit checks on all job candidates, although the figures jumped to 46% for senior executive positions, and 91% for jobs with specific financial responsibilities. It was also stated that most employers use a credit history report only at the end of the interview process, which may be why your interviewers were enthusiastic about you at first, and later declined to offer you the position. Priscilla, here are some things to keep in mind as you go forward with your job search: • According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, an employer must obtain your written permission to conduct a credit check. Technically, if this is the reason you were not hired, they must provide a copy of the report. • Each reporting agency (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax) are required to provide you with one free credit report per year (but not your credit “score”). Go to www.annualcreditreport. com (avoid the advertised sites). • Under FCRA, you have the right to challenge any incorrect information. The creditor has 30 days to respond or it must be taken off of the report. Don’t waste your time with costly and questionable credit repair firms. • Get current on your bills and credit card payments. Contact creditors for payment plans. Most hospitals have plans for just this purpose. You can improve your score by 20-30 points in just months. • Be prepared to discuss your credit history, emphasizing factors that were outside of your control and the positive, action-oriented steps you have taken to turn around your finances. • Since credit checks are the norm for jobs involving lots of cash handling, as well as most government and larger non-profits, you should consider applying at smaller, locally-owned firms until your credit is improved. New Orleans Job Guru is New Orleans native Grant Cooper. President of Strategic Résumés®, Grant ranks within the top LinkedIn Résumé Writing Experts nationwide and has assisted the U.S. Air Force, Kinko’s, the Louisiana Dept. of Labor, the City of New Orleans, NFL/NBA players & coaches, as well as universities, regional banks, celebrities, and major corporations.

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Fogleman Farms, Marion, AR, has 3 positions for grain; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must be able to lift 75 pounds; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.18/hr, may work nights and weekends; threefourths work period guaranteed from 4/15/15 – 11/30/15. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order 1112554 or call 225-342-2917.

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Mid-South Farming, Coy, AR has 5 positions for rice & cotton; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must be able to lift 75 pounds; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.18/ hr, may work nights and weekends; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 3/20/15 – 11/30/15. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order 1088170 or call 225-342-2917.

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Temporary Farm Labor: Sandage Farms, Scott, AR, has 5 positions for oilseed crops; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must be able to lift 75 pounds; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.18/hr, may work nights and weekends; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 3/15/15 – 12/1/15. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order 1083964 or call 225-342-2917.

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Thompson Farms, Holly Grove, AR, has 2 positions for grain & corn; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must be able to lift 75 pounds; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.18/hr, may work nights and weekends; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 4/6/15 – 11/15/15. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order 1105039 or call 225-342-2917.

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Cota Irrigation & Custom Harvest LLC, Wilson, TX, has 3 positions for farmworker, cotton, & irrigation; 3 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must be able to lift 75 pounds; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; $10.35/ hr, may work nights and weekends; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 4/12/15 – 12/31/15. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order TX3288268 or call 225-342-2917.

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Cuate Trucking, Miles, TX, has 12 positions for grain & oilseed crops; 6 mo. experience required for job duties listed; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days with airbrake endorsement to drive grain & transporter trucks; must be able to lift 75 pounds; hired workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing and daily trans provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans & subsistence expenses reimb.; employer will pay the higher wage per state of $10.35 - $10.54/hr up to $2100/mo., may work nights and weekends; threefourths work period guaranteed from 4/15/15 – 2/15/16. Apply at nearest LA Workforce Office with Job Order TX5033955 or call 225-342-2917.

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We’ve been in the New Orleans area for over 40 years, specializing in meeting our customer’s needs when it comes to service and product selection. We’re seeking Sales People to join our sales team with experience in the floral industry – self starters with interpersonal skills and a strong working knowledge of cut flowers. Apply in person to Greenleaf Wholesale Florist, 2801 Tchoupitoulas St.

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NO. 2014-12314 DIVISION: “D-16”

NO. 2010-12217 SECTION “14” DIVISION “I”

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SUCCESSION OF AUDREY FRANCIS RICHARD QUINTAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF FILING OF TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION Notice is hereby given to the creditors of this estate and to all other persons interested to show cause within seven (7) days from this notification why the First and Final Tableau of Distribution presented by the Administrator of this Estate should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed accordingly. By Order of the Court Attorney: Ronald W. Morrison, Jr. Address: 209 -A Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana Telephone: 504-831-2348

NO. 2014-3940 DIVISION “M” SECTION: 13

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SUCCESSION OF URSULA FERROUILLET LAWRENCE NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL MOVABLE OR IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE The executrix of the above estate has made application to the court for the sale, at private sale, of the immovable property described, as follows: Lot 12, Square 30, Oak Park Estates, Third District, City of New Orleans, Municipal address 1233 Riviera Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana. on the following terms and conditions: to-wit: One Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars cash at the time of sale, less the costs attributed to vendor in the purchase agreement.

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CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA

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Notice is now given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of decedent, and of this estate, that they be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating that application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with the law. By order of the court, Dale N. Atkins, Clerk of Court Attorney: George V. Perez, Jr. Address: 1425 N. Broad Ave. Suite 201 New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 Telephone: 504-858-8127 Gambit: 2/17/15 & 3/10/15

CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ORLEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO. 13-10163 DIVISION: “G-11” SUCCESSION OF CLIFFORD J. QUINTAL, JR. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF FILING OF TABLEAU OF DISTRIBUTION Notice is hereby given to the creditors of this estate and to all other persons interested to show cause within seven (7) days from this notification why the Fifth and Final Tableau of Distribution presented by the Co-Executor of this Estate should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed accordingly. By Order of the Court Attorney: Ronald W. Morrison, Jr. Address: 209 -A Canal Street New Orleans, Louisiana Telephone: 504-831-2348 Gambit: 3/10/15 LYNDON PAUL GRANT or anyone knowing his whereabouts, contact Loyola Law Clinic at (504) 861-5599.

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NO. 2014-6666 DIVISION “A” DOCKET # 15 SUCCESSION OF NELLIE DUKES VARNADO AND AUDREY RAY VARNADO NOTICE IS GIVEN to the creditors of this estate and to all other persons herein interested to show cause within seven (7) days from the date of the publication of this notification ( if any they have or can ) why the Final Account and Tableau of Distribution ( Combined ) presented by the Testamentary Executrix of this Estate should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed in accordance herewith. By Order if the CIVIL DISTRICT COURT Dale N, Atkins, Clerk Attorney: Wilson C. Boveland Address: 1739 St. Bernard Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana 70116 Telephone: 504-931-6608 Gambit: 3/10/15

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NO. 2015-1227 DIVISION “F” DOCKET # 7 SUCCESSION OF HERMAN R. LOUPER AND BERNICE G. LOUPER NOTICE IS GIVEN that KAREN L. DUVIGNEAUD, TESTAMENTARY EXECUTRIX in the above numbered and captioned matter, has filed a petition for authority to pay estate debts and partial distribution of estate assets of the succession in accordance with a Tableau of Distribution filed in these proceedings. The petition can be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of the publication of this Notice. Any opposition to the petition must be filed prior to its homologation. By Order if the CIVIL DISTRICT COURT Dale N, Atkins, Clerk Attorney: Wilson C. Boveland Address: 1739 St. Bernard Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana 70116 Telephone: 504-931-6608 Gambit: 3/10/15 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Sheila Burke, please contact Halima Narcisse Smith, atty at (504) 358-2112. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Etta Kennedy, AKA Etta Renee Bridges Smith, AKA Etta Renee Bridges Smith Kennedy, last known to be a resident of Gretna, LA , contact Attn Deborah Lonker (504) 528-9500.” Ladonna Caston or anyone knowing her whereabouts, please contact Atty Justin Woods at 504-309-4177

STATE OF LOUISIANA

SUCCESSION OF ROBERT ALLEN LEVY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO PAY ESTATE DEBTS Notice is given to the creditors of this Succession and to all other interested persons, that a Twelfth Tableau of Distribution has been filed by Michael E. Botnick, the Testamentary Independent Executor of the Succession, with his Petition praying for homologation of the Tableau and for authority to pay the debts of the Estate listed thereon; and that the Twelfth Tableau of Distribution can be homologated after the expiration of seven days from the date of the publication of this notice. Any opposition to the petition and Twelfth Tableau of Distribution must be filed prior to homologation. Dale N. Atkins, Clerk of Court Attorney: Michael E. Botnick Address: 201 St. Charles Ave Suite 4000 New Orleans, Louisiana 70170 Telephone: (504) 582-1111 Gambit: 3/10/15

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CASE NO. 2015-1863 DIVISION M-13 SUCCESSION OF VERA SMITH MCCANN NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Whereas the Administrator of the above estate has made application to the Court for the sale at private sale of an undivided interest in the immovable herein described property, to wit: Improvements bearing Municipal No. 11 Dove Street, New Orleans, Louisiana Lot 46-B, Square 3, Lake Vista Subdivision, Second District of City of New Orleans UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS & CONDITIONS, TO WIT: THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($39,150.00) less the usual and customary expenses of the sale, all as per the agreement to buy and sell but subject to past due taxes. Notice is hereby given to all parties whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of the decedents herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order of judgment authorizing, approving and homologating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. BY ORDER OF THIS COURT, DEPUTY CLERK Attorney: John A. E. Davidson Address: 2901 Independence Street Suite 201 Metairie, Louisiana 70006 Telephone: 504-779-7979 Gambit: 3/10/15 The STANDARD EATING HOUSE LLC d/b/a The STANDARD is applying to the Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content in the Parish of Orleans in the City of New Orleans at the following address: 4206 Magazine St., New Orleans LA 70115 The Standard Eating House LLC The Standard Members: Lana Banks & Alison Wild SHAWN PERRY or anyone knowing her whereabouts, contact Loyola Law Clinic at (504) 861-5599.

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TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON

LOUISIANA

STATE OF LOUISIANA

TWENTY-NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. CHARLES

NO.:745-080 DIVISION “P”

NO.734-809 DIVISION: “O”

NO. P-10, 792 DIVISION “E”

SUCCESSION OF HENRY M. EVANS, SR.

SUCCESSION OF JOHN HENRY MASSET

SUCCESSION OF THERESA ANN PHILLIP

NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SALE OF PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE

NOTICE TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE The Executor of the above estate has made application to the court for the sale, at private sale, of the immovable property described as follows: THAT CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the servitudes, rights, ways, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Jefferson, City of Kenner, in that part thereof now known as Gaylewood Subdivision, as delineated on a plan of resubdivision by J. J. Krebs & Sons, Inc. C.E. & S., dated November 26, 1975, approved by the City of Kenner Planning and Zoning Commission under Ordinance No. 1821, adopted February 9, 1976, registered under Entry No. 710-751, and by the Jefferson Parish Council under Ordinance No. 12295, adopted February 12, 1976, registered under Entry No. 710-595, in the office of the Clerk of Court for the Parish of Jefferson, Louisiana. According to said plan, said lot of ground is designated and described as follows:

Lot No. 24, in the area bounded by Massachusetts Avenue, Charlene Court, 33rd Street (side), and the east line of the subdivision. Lot No. 24 commences at a distance of 350 feet from the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Charlene Court and measures thence 50 feet front on Massachusetts Avenue, by a width in the rear of 53.87 feet, a depth on the sideline nearer Charlene Court of 132.36 feet, and a depth on the opposite sideline of 112.31 feet; all as further shown on a survey by J. J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., C.E. & S. dated. Improvements bear Municipal No. 3404 Massachusetts Avenue. Being the same property acquired by Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Evans from the First Homestead and Savings Association per act dated August 18, 1976, recorded at COB 870 966 6, and MOB 685 819 3. Under the terms and conditions provided in the agreement to purchase filed in these proceedings. Notice is now given to all parties to whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of decedent, and of this estate, that they be ordered to make any opposition which they may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homologating that application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of seven days, from the date of the last publication of such notice, all in accordance with law. By order of the court, Masie Comeaux, Clerk of Court Attorney: Bruce McConduit Address: 3701 Canal Street Suite U New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 Telephone: 504-486-7700 Gambit: 2/17/15 & 3/10/15 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of PATRICIA BRANDT COGNEVICH, please contact Carlos Ramirez Atty., 2216 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-1500. ANYONE KNOWING the whereabouts of MELVIN L. DAVIS, whose last known address was 3118 Second Street, New Orleans, LA 70125, please contact Atty. Jauna Crear, 4747 Earhart Blvd, Ste I, NOLA 70125, 504-365-1545. ANYONE KNOWING the whereabouts of JOYCE SKINNER GREEN (aka JOYCE GREEN), whose last known address was 6218 Cambridge Ct, New Orleans, LA 70131, please contact Atty. Jauna Crear, 4747 Earhart Blvd, Ste I, NOLA 70125, 504-365-1545.

Notice is Given that the executrix of the Succession of John Henry Masset (24th JDC No. 734-809-O) will petition the 24th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Jefferson for authority to sell immovable property of the decedent at private sale in accordance with the provisions of La. C.C.P. art. 3281 for credit against the legacies owed to the heirs of the estate. The immovable property proposed to be sold at private sale is described as follows: A CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges servitudes and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that part known as METAIRIEVILLE SUBDIVISION, being A PORTION OF SQUARE NUMBER 23, bounded by CARROLLTON AVENUE, BAUDEAUX STREET, DAHLIA STREET and the property of the METAIRIE RIDGE NURSERY; said piece or portion of ground measures sixty four feet, eleven inches on Carrollton Avenue, by a depth of sixty two feet, two inches more or less, between equal and parallel lines, said portion of ground forming the corner of Carrollton Avenue and Baudeaux Street. Also known as LOT D, SQUARE 23, METAIRIEVILLE. The improvements thereon bear Municipal Address: 220 Carrollton Avenue, Metairie, LA 70005 And A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, on the East Bank of the Mississippi River, situated in SQUARE NUMBER 23, METAIRIEVILLE SUBDIVISION. According to a survey of Rene A. Harris, dated May 5, 1971, said lot of ground is designated as LOT LETTER “X”, of SQUARE NUMBER 23 and situated in METAIRIEVILLE SUBDIVISION bounded by DAHLIA STREET, CARROLLTON AVENUE, NARCISSUS STREET, and the West property line of Metairieville Subdivision. Further according to said survey, said lot fronts 80 feet front on Carrollton Avenue, by a depth of 62.7 feet on the south side and a depth on the north side line of 62.88 feet, same width in the rear. Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file an opposition within seven (7) days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears. Attorney: Carolyn B. Hennesy Address: 829 Baronne St. New Orleans, LA 70113 Telephone: 504-581-9322 Gambit: 3/10/15 & 3/31/15

TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA

NO. 731-217 DIVISION “O” SUCCESSION OF MARY JARVIS GRAYMAN NOTICE TO PUBLISH NOTICE is hereby given to the creditors of the above succession and to all other persons herein interested to show cause within TEN (10) days from this notification ( if any they have or can ) hereof why the Tableau of Distribution presented by the Administrator of this estate should not be approved and homologated and the funds distributed in accordance therewith. By Order Of The Court Jon A. Gegenheimer, Clerk Attorney: G. Patrick Hand, Jr. Address: 901 Derbigny Street Gretna, Louisiana 70053 Telephone: 504-362-5893 Gambit: 3/10/15

STATE OF LOUISIANA

Notice is hereby given that Margaret P. Hunter and Marie P. Hogh, CoAdministratrixes of this Succession have applied for an order authorizing them to sell the following described property, for the price of $48,000.00, as is provided in the Petition filed in the record, and to execute any and all other documents which may be required: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that portion thereof known as Live Oak Manor Subdivision, being a resubdivision of a portion of Live Oak Manor Plantation, in Sections 6, 36 and 37, Township 13 South, Range 22 East, Southeastern Land District of Louisiana, West of the Mississippi River, in accordance with the survey of Subdivision Planning Engineers, Inc., and John W. Mitchell, Surveyor, dated March 16, 1959, revised June 9, 1959, approved by Jefferson Parish Council under Ordinance No. 4152, adopted July 30, 1959, registered in COB 486, folio 469, Entry No. 159-352, Parish of Jefferson, which survey is filed in Plan Book 36, folio 22 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, which piece or portion of ground is more particularly described as follows: Lot No. 10 in Square No. 4 bounded by Helis Drive, Richelle Street, the Southeastern boundary of the subdivision and the eastern boundary of the subdivision and Live Oak Manor Drive, which said lot commences at a distance of 330 feet from the corner of Helis Drive and Richelle Street and measures thence 57.77 feet front on Helis Drive by a depth along the sideline nearer Richelle Street of 95 feet, by a depth along the opposite sideline of 135.17 feet by a width in the rear of 135.17 feet all in conformity with a survey made by J. J. Krebs and Sons, Surveyors, dated November 19, 1962, resurveyed September 20, 1965. Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 201 Helis Drive. Any heir, legatee or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven (7) days from the date of last publication of this notice. Hahnville, Louisiana, this 9th day of February, 2015. Cynthia Mollaire, Deputy Clerk of Court Attorney: T. Robert Lacour Address: 3220 Williams Blvd. Kenner, Louisiana 70065 Telephone: 504-443-1353 Gambit: 2/17/15 & 3/10/15 Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Margie A. Blakely, please contact Atty Valerie Fontaine, 985-893-3333-Property Rights Involved Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of Elnora Wilson Johnson (Perry, Katie, John or heirs of the late Gloria Johnson) L/K/A 3111 Bacchus Dr., N.O., R. Hamilton (504)940-1883. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Terry Caesar and/or Simonne Richson Caesar L/K/A 3610 Rue Collette, N.O.,LA 70131, call R.Hamilton (504)940-1883. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Jean-Guy Bellegarde, please contact Attorney Louis DiRosa, Jr., at 504-6157340.

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2760 Athis St. (VLD) $33.5K 6961 – 3 Boston Dr. (VLD) $25K 2234 – 6 Delachaise St. $89K 4123 – 5 Downman Bl. (COMM) $525K 13110 Lemans St. $105K 1922 Marengo St. $900K 2025-7 Painters St. $119.9K 2625 Pine St. $675K 638 S. Rocheblave St. (VLD) $45K 2458 N. Tonti St. $150K 809 31st St. $80K UC 4001 Gen. Pershing St. (VLD) $110K U/C 2349 Maryland Av. $90K U/C 2124 Cadiz St. $164.9K SOLD 1210 – 12 N. Galvez St. $480K SOLD

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Victorian gem in super condition close to great bistros, parades and conveniences. Cove ceilings, handsome mantles, heart of pine floors. Large master bath in Carrera marble. Enviable kitchen with breakfast room that opens to nicely landscaped grilling patio and pool. Possible 5th bedroom or office on 3rd floor currently used as playroom. Good closets and outdoor storage. Secured parking for 2 cars behind electric gate. Move right in!

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Development opportunity in historic Treme. Property consists of 2 buildings, one corner building and one Creole Cottage double with large garage extending from N Roman side. Close to the French Quarter, Lafitte Greenway, new biomedical complex, Interstate, CBD. Zoned B-1 commercial, corner building was a bar for many years with apartment above. Possible use of state & federal historic restoration tax credits- exciting possibilities await!

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POTENTIAL GOLDMINE! Triangular Shaped Corner Property on high traffic St Bernard Ave. Currently a liquor store, sandwich shop (not in operation) and a barber shop. Densely populated area with very few commercial enterprises. Current rentals are month to month, so an owner/occupant can come in and take advantage of this fantastic location! Liquor store has a liquor license that is attached to the property and can be transferred to a new owner. $350,000

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