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Pretty Powerful A health tool kit for the body and mind

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Top Female Achievers Our class of 2022

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KIM SINGLETARY

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FROM THE EDITOR

Dancing in the Streets

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Best Bars, Drinks & More

News from NOLA Kitchens Spring Showers PERSONA

Alisha Reed MODINE

Graduating Steps

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Hanging Out GROWING PAINS

The Next Hard Holiday HOME ADVICE

Kristi Starring TABLE TALK

Heavenly Soul CHEERS

Smash Hit NOSH

Salad Days

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Caitlin Justice, Co-Owner / Instructor at Fire Flow Studio. p. 28 Photograph by Jason Cohen

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Dropping in on Russia

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FROM THE EDITOR

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was recently asked to put together a short bio of my work, my education and background, hobbies, etc.

The last question asked was “what is a quote that speaks to you about leadership?” I thought about words from favorite writers of mine, female leaders throughout the years, family members and artists. But one woman leaped to mind; a person who is beloved by pretty much everyone. The writer, musician, the icon Dolly Parton, who said, “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.” I can't think of anything more iconic than leaving a legacy of inspiration for future leaders.

Those words resonated as we put together our annual May women’s issue in which we feature our 2022 class of Top Female Achievers. We highlight 11 leaders from across New Orleans. Each are actively working, leading and, indeed, inspiring from backgrounds as diverse as education, business, conservation, literature and sports. Each of our female achievers are actively working to create her own legacy through impactful changes across the community.

One day we may even be quoting them alongside Dolly.

Have something you want In addition to honoring these leaders, we encourage to share with us? Email our readers to honor themselves with a self-care routine ashley@myneworleans.com. to rebuild and renew. Everyday life, and the stresses that come with it, can take its toll on the body and mind, and we have your first aid kit for repairing your soul, for building strength both inside and out, and pampering your body – a prescription we all need to fill.

Late spring is a glorious time to be in New Orleans. Festival season is in full swing. Flowers are blooming everywhere. The weather hasn’t become stifling…yet. And there’s so much to do and see. It’s a great time to put on some music, whether it’s Dolly or New Orleans’ own Irma or Tank, and dance like no one is watching. To quote another female leader and entertainer: “If you can dance and be free and not be embarrassed, you can rule the world.” – Amy Poehler.

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Of Saints and a Song

Associate Publisher Kate Henry EDITORIAL

Executive Editor Errol Laborde Editor Ashley McLellan

Creative Director Tiffani Reding Amedeo Digital Media Editor Kelly Massicot Style Editor Andy Myer

Contributing Writers Jyl Benson,

Cheré Coen, Lee Cutrone, Fritz Esker,

Jay Forman, John Kemp, Misty Mioltio,

DEAR JULIA,

HEY JULIA,

I heard again Arlo Guthrie’s song “City of New Orleans” the other day and wondered if he was riding that train when he wrote the song.

I live in Marigny off of St. Claude. I have looked in the Bible for reference to a saint named Claude and see nothing. What gives? Did he perform any miracles?

- FRED BOCAVA (NEW ORLEANS)

- RHETT SMITH (NEW ORLEANS)

First, the song, about a passenger train once operated by Illinois Central railroad that travelled between New Orleans and Chicago, is one of the most classic railroad songs ever. Like riding in a train, it is slightly melancholy ("Dealin’ card games with the old men in the club car/Penny a point ain’t no one keepin’ score") yet has moments of joy: “Good Morning America how are you?”

In answer to your question, Guthrie never wrote the song. It was penned by a Chicagobased songwriter named Steve Goodman whose wife explained that he had the idea for the song while the couple was travelling on the train from Chicago to Matoon, Illinois. According to his bio, Goodman’s big break came one night when he was performing at a Chicago bar called the Quiet Knight. Goodman happened to meet Arlo Guthrie there, who reluctantly agreed to listen to a song he had composed, under the condition that Goodman bought him a beer.

Guthrie would listen as long as the beer lasted.

Goodman agreed. The beer did not last long; the song became immortal.

Steve Goodman died in 1984 of leukemia.

Amtrak took over the operation of the City of New Orleans in 1981.

Still connecting New Orleans and Chicago, the train leaves the local terminal every evening at 8:05 pm.

Well, I guess the evolution and fame of the Tremé neighborhood can be considered to be a miracle, but it may have more to do with urban spread than Claude. There was once a tradition that when major streets were named after land developers or other prominent folks, that the title "Saint" was also added, just to give it class, I presume. That was the case with developer Claude Tremé. The site of his former plantation is now the basis for the neighborhood that borders the Quarter.

Another example would be St. Bernard named after Bernard de Marigny.

I don’t want to mention any names, but I hear of someone trying to get a street named St. Poydras.

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THE REVIVALISTS

BAYOU BOOGALOO

One of Mid-City’s favorite events is back on Bayou St. John with music, food and fun on the schedule. Boogaloo features four stages dedicated to exploring New Orleans’ musical roots in different genres like blues, jazz, zydeco, hip-hop, funk and rock. This year's performance highlights include Ani DiFranco, Sonny Landreth, Dragon Smoke, Squirrel Nut Zippers and The Soul Rebels featuring Big Freedia The Bayou Boogaloo also prides itself on being a family-friendly festival. The Ruby Slipper Cafe Kids Stage will feature programming on all three days of the festival. An arts and crafts tent next to the stage will feature adult-led arts and crafts projects. For more information and to purchase tickets and VIP passes, visit TheBayouBoogaloo.com.

ZIP NOLA

In summer 2021, Zip NOLA, the region’s first swamp zipline, opened. Sadly, Hurricane Ida hit about a month later and the facility sustained serious damage from 10-12 feet of storm surge.

However, they reopened on February 12. The facility, at 301 Peavine Road in LaPlace, features two suspension bridges, a spiral tree staircase and over 20,000 linear feet of advanced zipline technology. Zipliners can get a view of both the swamp and the New Orleans skyline. Zip NOLA is open six days a week and is closed on Wednesdays. Tickets are $89 per person. zipnola.com

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New Orleans’ own The Revivalists are launching their first full headline tour since the pandemic began. Catch their live show at Mardi Gras World on May 5.

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NOLA CRAWFISH FESTIVAL

The NOLA Crawfish Festival, May 2-4, takes place this year at the Broadside Theatre in Mid-City. There will be delicious crawfish and live music from artists including Tab Benoit and Anders Osborne. Broadsidenola.com

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Teenager Cady Heron returns from the African savannah to be taken aback by the viciousness of American high school cliques in this musical adapted from the hit film “Mean Girls” starring Lindsay Lohan.

“Mean Girls” hits the stage May 17-22 at The Saenger Theatre. saengerNOLA.com

3 “HANK WILLIAMS: THE LONESOME TOUR”

Jason Petty brings the music of Hank Williams to life in this one-man show at BB’s Stage Door Canteen at the National World War II Museum, May 13-22.

NEW ORLEANS GREEK FESTIVAL 2022

A cherished Memorial Day weekend tradition in New Orleans, the Greek Festival is back on Bayou St. John, May 27-29. Look for homemade Greek food, wine, pastries, and more tasty treats. There will also be traditional Greek dancing and a live band, and visitors can tour the beautiful Holy Trinity Cathedral. The Greek Fest’s 1 mile/5k Run/ Walk on Friday, May 27 gives participants entrance to the festival and free beer. gfno.com

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, please check all event websites for the most up-to-date information.

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BAR TAB

Meetup in the Marigny Anna’s, part of LeBLANC + SMITH’s portfolio of restaurants and bars, is serving up some fab drinks and food. Named after bar director Anna Giordano (a grande dame of the NOLA cocktail scene), Anna’s offers happy hour from 4-6 p.m. daily with $6 menu cocktails downstairs and half off glasses of wine (all Spanish wine and sherries) upstairs. And on Mondays, enjoy a free order of red beans and rice with the purchase of a drink. 2601 Royal St., 766-8376, annasnola.com.

CENTURY SUPPERS

The second Wednesday of every month, Broussard’s is hosting its “Century Supper” dining experience to celebrate one of New Orleans’ favorite traditions - great meals expertly paired with classic cocktails.

The experience includes three delicious cocktails, paired with a decadent dinner created by Chef Jimi Setchim. Upcoming dates include a 1930s dinner on May 11 with Marigny Moonshine, a 1940s dinner on June 8 with Four Roses Bourbon and a 1950s dinner on July 13 with Stoli Elite Vodka. 819 Conti St., 581-3866, broussards.com

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NEW BOURBON RELEASES

Over four years in the making, Castle & Key Distillery has just launched its Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey Batch #1—its first ever bourbon to be released since restoring the Old Taylor Distillery in 2014—and Batch #2. Castle & Key bourbon is unique in that the team identifies the best barrels for production each year, which results in spirits that have a different flavor profile each year. Batch #1 is 98 proof and features a flavor profile of toffee, bread dough, dates, baking spice and toasted almonds.

Meanwhile, Batch #2 is 99 proof and features tasting notes of burnt sugar, dried fig, cracked pepper and cherry wood.

TOTC WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Perry Sholes, president of locally based Progressive HR Strategies Inc., has joined the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s board of directors as a new board member for an initial term of two years. A committed community leader, Sholes is an alum of the New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute Class of 2019 and Urban League’s ULead Program.

Currently, he serves as chairman of the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber 2022-23 and director on success at Thurgood Marshall School Board. In the Spring of 2019, he founded Corporate Internship Leadership Institute, a Louisiana-based nonprofit that’s focused on developing BIPOC college students for career success in metro New Orleans and Louisiana. Sholes joins three other new board members: John Gakuru, Tess Posthumus and Claire Warner. The board members were chosen based on their deep professional experience, diverse industry perspectives, and alignment with the goals and values of the Foundation. In their roles, each board member will promote and implement the Foundation’s mission, while also serving as global ambassadors for the organization. The new board members will be in attendance at this year’s 20th anniversary of Tales of the Cocktail, which returns for an in-person celebration in New Orleans July 25-29.

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MEXICAN FOOD MEMBERSHIPS

Besties Who Brunch

Gianna, the Italian restaurant nominated for Best New Restaurant in America 2019 by the James Beard Foundation, has introduced an all-day menu on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and a rustic Italian brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Friday all-day menu features antipasti favorites (think ribollita soup and grilled lion’s mane mushroom), plus items like spaghetti and clams, pesce del giorno and fire-roasted chicken. Several brunch items also make a special appearance on the all-day menu. The brunch menu includes dishes like semolina pancakes, lamb sausage gravy with creamy polenta, ricotta gnocchi, eggs alla Gianna and much more. 700 Magazine St., 504-399-0816, giannarestaurant.com

CULINARY JOURNEY THROUGH EGYPT

Queen Nefertari’s Egypt is a new exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art on view through July 17. In honor of the exhibition, Executive Chef Chris Montero of the museum’s restaurant, Café Noma—in collaboration with Dina Daniel and Khaled Hegazzi—is presenting dishes that showcase Egyptian culinary customs and the culinary evolution from ancient to modern times. Menu items may include Gebna Maleyah, (fried feta cheese), Haman Mahshi (stuffed quail), Kunafa (pastry with rose water and pistachio), along with falafel, hummus, dolmas and more. Also be sure to check out Nefertari Hour—an afternoon happy hour featuring flatbreads, wines, cocktails and floral teas. 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 381-5107, cafenoma.com

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Otra Vez, the South Market District Mexican restaurant owned by award-winning chef, restaurateur, TV-personality and cookbook author, Akhtar Nawab, has started two monthly membership programs. With the "Journey Through Mexico Experience," members can enjoy Chef Nawab’s acclaimed recipes and cuisine in the comfort of their own home. And with the Mexican Pantry and Provisions Club, members will receive ingredients that will level up their home cooking. Local delivery is available as is nationwide shipping. 1001 Julia St., 354-8194, otraveznola.com

COOKING SCHOOL IS IN SESSION

The New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute has announced its lineup of 2022 Enthusiast Classes—the first that will be open to the public since the start of the pandemic. Led by local chefs, the interactive classes cover everything from regional foodways to international cuisine.

On May 6 from 6-8 p.m., join Adolfo Garcia (La Boca and High Hat Café) for a lively demonstration dinner while learning about different empanada types and fillings. And on May 21 from 6-8 p.m., join Hieu Than (formerly of Kin) for a ramen intensive covering everything from homemade noodles to flavorful broths and the best condiments to use. 725 Howard Ave., 504-891-4060, nochi.org

TOP TOQUES

This year, the James Beard Foundation’s chef and restaurant award nominees include several names that are tops in New Orleans.

Best Chef: South nominees (presented

by Capital One, by region) include Blake Aguillard and Trey Smith of SaintGermain, Melissa M. Martin of Mosquito Supper Club and Isaac Toups of Toups’ Meatery. Meanwhile, the Emerging Chef nominees (presented

by S. Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water) includes Serigne Mbaye of Dakar Nola.

And Brennan’s, a grande dame of New Orleans dining, has been named as a nominee in the Outstanding Restaurant category. jamesbeard.org

FROM PARIS WITH LOVE

Couvant, the French brasserie connected to the Eliza Jane Hotel, recently reopened after a hiatus brought about by COVID-19. Executive chef Ryan Pearson, who recently returned to New Orleans after spending several years in New York and Paris, describes the new menu as “elevated French cuisine infused with Southern soul.” Offering both breakfast and dinner (with brunch and lunch service coming later this year), the restaurant features photo-worthy interior décor, artwork from a rotating group of New Orleans artists, updates to the restaurant’s raw bar (now serving as a semi-open kitchen), new outdoor café table seating on Magazine Street, expanded courtyard dining and more. 315 Magazine St., 504-342-2316, couvant.com.

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The waxed cotton canvas coating on Tchoup Industries’ Flap Packs is water repellent, making them not only a comfortable bag for sunny days, but also for rain. Handmade in New Orleans with double padded shoulder straps, multiple pockets – including an interior laptop space, and secure flap and hook closure with built in bottle opener. Available at Tchoup Industries, tchoupindustries.com.

Spring Showers Puddle jumpers, it’s time to shine! The Rowan rainboot by Keds comes equipped with a pull tab at the heel and elastic sides to help glide on, in addition to a no-slip rubber bottom. A layer of rubber between the elastic and foot fully protects from splashes.

Available at Feet First, feetfirststores.com.

Bella Umbrella’s Vista Umbrella features a white swirl trim on each panel with a lovely flower shaped canopy. Armed with a wooden handle and metal rails, this umbrella is elegant yet sturdy and holds up against strong winds and rain. Available at Bella Umbrella, bellaumbrella.

While a hooded raincoat is a worthwhile tool in the fight against torrential showers, a cap with a brim brings an added layer of protection. This waxed canvas cap from Goorin Bros. has a wide brim that promises next-level shielding from the elements. Available at Goorin Bros., goorin.com.

It’s nice to find a rain jacket that’s both good-looking and effective.

Outdoor Research’s Apollo jacket is waterproof, windproof, and breathable with storm flaps and zip pockets for extra coverage.

Braving a downpour is less of a headache with gear like this on hand.

Available at Massey’s Professional Outfitters, masseysoutfitters.com.

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PERSONA

BY KE L L Y MASSIC O T

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CARING FOR MYSELF IS NOT SELF-INDULGENCE, IT IS SELF-PRESERVATION, AND THAT IS AN ACT OF POLITICAL WARFARE.”

DR. ALISHA REED

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ost women wear many hats and juggle many responsibilities – often at the detriment of their own health and wellbeing. Mother, licensed doctor and widow are three hats Dr. Alisha Reed currently wears. After two decades of working as a license pharmacist, with a Doctorate of Pharmacy from Xavier University of Louisiana, Reed saw first-hand how self-care and focusing on your mental health can impact a community. In 2019, Reed became a widow when her husband unexpectedly passed away. While coping with her loss, Reed focused on raising her son, wanting to normalize the grief process for other women traveling the same path. It was then that the FLY Pharmacist became the Fly Widow and created a business around the importance of self-care and the journey that comes along with it.

Not only is her message and mission important to women, but it is also a particularly important subject to focus on during the month of May, mental health awareness month.

Q: Why was becoming the “Fly Widow” and an advocate for normalizing grief an important step for you? I think so many of us grieve in silence because society has made us believe that we can’t share the hard stuff. Social media has become everyone’s highlight reel and no one is sharing real-life struggles. Prior to Dec. 2019, I shared all of life’s highs and then my life turned upside down overnight.

Q: It’s May and Mental Health Awareness Month, why is self-care

important to you and an important message to share with other women? I made the decision to share my grief journey so that women

could see that you can grieve and still be happy. Women are natural born nurturers, but we have to take care of ourselves if we want to be here for our families.

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Q: What lead you to want to

coach others, especially women, to create their own self-care plan?

The most common question asked is “How do you do it all?” My response is, “I don’t.” Women really believe that they cannot make time for themselves because it’s selfish. They feel guilty.

Self-care for me is non-negotiable.

It makes you a better mom, spouse, business owner and friend.

Q: What other mental health

and self-care messages are you trying to get out into the world?

The most important message is “It’s OK to NOT be OK” Ask for help. Seek therapy. Say no. Self-care is whatever you need to do to feel like you again.

Lagniappe

Favorite way to unwind? A spa day and rooftop pool.

Favorite place for a champagne happy hour? Effervescence.

True Confession

I love beets…salads, juices, chips!

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MODINE GUNCH

Graduating Steps Excitement is in the air I wish graduations were individual ceremonies, like funerals.

But no, you got to sit forever listening to somebody intoning the names of all them other kids besides yours.

Used to be, I would get through by counting my teeth with my tongue.

Then cell phones came in, and if you weren’t too conspicuous about it, you could check your email.

But turns out, there wasn’t no need for that at my daughter Gladiola’s high school graduation.

I got to explain.

Celibacy Academy is real big on tradition.

When I graduated from there, we had to learn how to curtsy (bend right leg, slide front foot forward, keep back straight.)

They stopped doing that when stiletto heels come in style. Young ladies kept pitching over onstage and exposing body parts that Celibacy Academy don’t approve of.

But some things don’t change.

Graduation is always held in the Academy’s flowered courtyard, even though that means jamming folding chairs everywhere, even in the azaleas, so if you get there late you wind up peering out from between branches, like in a jungle movie.

But this year, the courtyard is being renovated.

We hoped the Academy would maybe rent the UNO Arena, but no, they had the chairs set up out on the baseball field, (named after Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Fudwig, who donated the outdoor lighting) and put a platform up front, decorated with black-and-white bunting, the school colors, to match the nuns and the mascot, Prudence the Penguin.

“Pomp and Circumstance” starts, and the graduates march in, lined up in alphabetical order.

A voice orders, “Turn right!” The line obedi-

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ently turns right, even though they have to step over the audience members sitting in that row.

Next the voice says, “Make a left.” They do, which takes them up the side aisle toward the stage.

Then it says, “Make an immediate U-turn.”

By now, Sister Gargantua, the principal, has noticed something is wrong. “Give me the cell phone, Miss Antoine,” she barks at the first one in line. Turn out the poor girl had left the GPSon and it wouldn’t shut up. Sister Gargantua chokes it into silence and the class proceeds to the stage.

Then things get boring again, briefly. The valedictorian and salutatorian make nice little talks, and then Charles C. Fudwig himself is introduced to give the commencement speech. The sun is setting and he points to it, very dramatic (I heard he insisted on timing it so his speech would start right at sunset). And then the park lights blast on.

He says, “As the sun sets on your high school days…” And he immediately regrets it. He has a termite in his mouth. A lot of other people have termites in their mouths too.

We forgot it is termite swarming season. And this evening, every termite in 40 miles is drawn to the Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Fudwig Baseball Field, with its irresistible lights.

The graduates slither down into their gowns like a bunch of turtles with flat heads. The rest of us just have to put up with it—termites down our necklines, termites up our skirts, termites in our noses. I learned something I never thought I’d learn. Termites taste sour.

Sister Gargantua stands up, and with one hand in front of her mouth to wave off termites, roars out, “Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Fudwig!” as if he’d actually given his speech. And then she says, “Young ladies, please come to the stage in your assigned (choke—a termite got in) alphabetical order.” Some quick-thinking teacher hands her a sheer scarf, which she throws over her head and face —like the paper bags we used to wear to Saints games— and reads out the names real fast: “AliciaAntoineBrennaArneauxCindyBienvenuBrittneyCooligeTessaCooligeMandyCammile…” while the graduates race up and snatch their diplomas. Nobody even manages to blast a air horn.

Afterward, Ms. Feeberman, the singing teacher, puts a scarf over her head to lead the alma mater “CeeeLLLab-cy ACADemmmy. We will ALLways love thee.” But she stops after one verse and everybody rushes home to their showers.

It is the least boring graduation I ever went to.

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n May 1, 1901, William McKinley, the nation’s 25th president, are those that have been heard only by the spirit ear of the musician; became the first sitting president to visit New Orleans. that the most beautiful pictures are those that have been seen only in the Seen in this photograph by John Teunisson, McKinley is dreams of the artist. And so I know not how, in the words of men, to bid speaking from the Cabildo balcony to a welcoming crowd. due welcome to our nation’s chief. You must read our welcome in our faces; Upon re-election in 1900, McKinley, a popular Republican you must know it by our numbers; you must feel it in our enthusiasm.” from Ohio and a Union army Civil War veteran, set out on a train tour From Southern, McKinley’s entourage moved on to the Cabildo where of the South and Southwest. And according to newspaper reports, he was historian Alcee Fortier regaled the president with a long history of New Orleans. As cathedral bells rang, McKinley stepped to the balcony and well received in the South. spoke briefly to those below. From there, the president’s party Arriving in New Orleans on the afternoon of May 1, the President William embarked on a steamboat tour of the city’s riverfront. On president and his wife Ida began a dizzying 24 hours filled McKinley making with banquets and parades. As the Daily Picayune noted in the return, they boarded carriages for a short ride to the train speech from Cabildo balcony in New style of the day: “Thousands upon thousands of throats yelled station. It was a moving scene for all present.

Orleans, 1901, Photo a welcome, handkerchiefs waved, hats were thrown in the air.”

Mrs. McKinley was so sick that the president had to lift her

by John Teunisson, The next morning, Governor William Heard and Mayor from the carriage and, with help from others, walk her to the Library of Congress Paul Capdevielle gave the president a tour of the city that train. A reporter noted “how pale, how weak” she appeared: included a stop at the then uptown campus of Southern University, one “The populace of New Orleans, quick to understand and sympathetic to of the city’s four colleges for Black students. University officials greeted the core, appreciated every detail of that beautiful picture.” him warmly along with, as the Daily Picayune reported, “a thousand As McKinley boarded the train, a woman cried out, “Mr. President, children dressed in their best and gay with ribbons and summer dresses.” if you come to New Orleans often enough you will break up the solid south.” He responded, “We are all solid for the flag.”

Southern University student Ernestine Theophile gave the president an The president’s railroad car then boarded a ferry to cross the river to eloquent welcome. join a waiting westward bound train.

“The knowledge is old,” she said, “but the sublimest inspiration of the poet is blank despair from the point of the pen; that the sweetest melodies Four months later, an anarchist shot McKinley. He died Sept. 14.

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BY JA SON COHEN

A SELF-CARE FIRST AID KIT FOR THE BODY AND MIND

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In your ideal world, you’d wake up before your alarm, have a hot lemon water and take 10 solo minutes to sit with your thoughts and mentally map out your day. Best-intentioned, you’d clock a brisk walk to report to your fitness accountability friend, followed up by productive task-ticking, a food pyramid perfect day of eating and exchanges of meaningful human connectivity with co-workers and friend circles. For your grand finale you’d engage in a nightly ritual of self-care elixirs and fixers for an early bedtime in freshly laundered sheets cozied up with your gratitude journal.

You’re never too old for make-believe.

It takes but a ten minute too-long stay in your rumpled morning bed, mindlessly scrolling through your Instagram feed, an insistent child with a last minute “emergency,” or a pet who’s gone rogue in the neighbor’s garden to toss all of your best intentions into the trash bin. The full bin that you, of course, forgot to take to the curb the night prior.

Despite the inevitable roadblocks we all encounter all day every day, making self-care a priority is essential for our mental and physical health.

“Most women have a long list of things to do for their families, careers and friends and they put themselves at the bottom,” said Dr. Alisha Reed, the FLY pharmacist and self-care strategist (see also our Persona column for more on Dr. Reed.) “They come last, which often leaves them neglected. This leads to burnout and in some instances, health conditions. Self-care is healthcare. Not only is it important, it is necessary.

We cannot be the best mom, spouse, or business owner if we are not feeling our best.”

She reminds that prioritizing wellness is key, not only for ourselves, but to benefit those closest in our lives. “Carving out time in our busy schedules allows us to rest and refocus. Even if it is for just 15 minutes, that dedicated time alone can alleviate stress and anxiety which improves our well-being. By doing this, it allows others to see the benefit of self-care and encourages (them) to do the same.”

Luckily the Crescent City is ripe with resources for maintaining a mind and body balance. From spa sessions, sound baths and infrared saunas to cleanses and cryotherapy, there are a multitude of opportunities to put your healthiest foot forward.

MEDITATION MOTIVATION PERHAPS THE IDEA OF SITTING IN STILLNESS FOR EVEN JUST A FEW MOMENTS EACH DAY SOUNDS LIKE A PLEASANT, BUT PIE IN THE SKY PIPEDREAM. TAKE A MENTAL WALK DOWN A PEACEFUL PATH AND EMBRACE THE IDEA OF LEARNING TO PRACTICE MINDFULNESS TO CENTER YOURSELF WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST.

Spyre Quietly seek out your bliss in a room where crystals were blessed and embedded within the foundation. From 30 to 60-minute mid-day resets to free weekly community introductory to stillness classes, embrace the thoughtful space while surrounded with comforts like meditation cushions, back-supported meditation chairs and Himalayan singing bowls. 1772 Prytania St., Spyrecenter.com

Mid City Zen MCZ’s intention is to offer the practice of Zen Buddhism through a thrice weekly meditation schedule - you’ll know it’s time to begin when the doan rings the bell three times - offered in person and via zoom.

Add to it Sunday sessions of intro classes, chanting services, walking meditations and dharma talks. 623 N. Rendon St., Midcityzen.org.

Swan River Yoga Mid-City Gong relaxation, sensory awareness and energizing sound baths are a few of the meditative offerings at the two-story studio. Engage in targeted meditations on topics like achieving true patience and virtual courses on the freedom of clear sight. 2940 Canal St., Swanriveryoga.com.

Meditate New Orleans

A blended practice of guided meditation is held twice a week at this Uptown respite, with an additional half-hour community meet up on Sundays where you’ll practice present moment awareness and what it means to sit in stillness.

Private sessions on sound baths are also available. 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., Meditateneworleans.com.

RETREAT & REPEAT There’s a new reason to visit pretty Prytania Street. Meet Spyre, a tranquil destination for holistic healing and inner wellness. Housed in a historic Norwegian seamen’s church building and grounds, behind the lovely wooden doors you’ll find therapeutic healing modalities ranging from Ayurveda to acupuncture, along with weekly yoga in the picturesque sanctuary called The Nave, Pilates, meditation and fitness sessions, an outdoor saltwater lap pool, hot and cold plunge tanks and sustenance from The Well Café, stocked with hearthealthy, locally sourced bites and sips. Spyre founder, Diana Fisher, aims to make it easy to curate your own self-care journey with mental, physical and nutritional focused offerings all in one inspired space.

“We’re a place made by New Orleanians for New Orleanians, and our doors are open to anyone ready to take the first step to a healthier, more balanced lifestyle wherever you are on your wellness journey.”

Memberships and day passes are available as well as open invitations to explore concepts like new moon soundbaths. “Above all,” said Fisher, “we’re here to lift you up and be a place where you can feed your mind, body and soul.”

1772 Prytania St., Spyrecenter.com.

Fire Flow Studio

Lower the lights, let go and flow with powerful sequences at this high energy studio. Infrared heat keeps the class at 95 degrees and compliments the Vinyasastyle sequencing to encourage an upped metabolic rate and increase circulation.

Paired with energizing beats and dim lighting, expect a full body “build, burn and breathe” experience. 1036 Richard St., Fireflowstudio.com.

A MEDITATIVE MOMENT THREE Q’S WITH NEW ORLEANS LAWYER AND ZEN PRACTITIONER, VICTORIA J. CVITANOVIC

1 What is the difference between guided meditation and Zen meditation? “The difference between

meditation at a Zen temple (called zazen) and other kinds of meditation is that during a period of zazen, there are no visualizations or auditory guidance. You are instructed on how to sit and hold your body before zazen, but after that, you sit in silence and try to observe your breath. Guided meditation is very often about helping the practitioner rest, relax, and restore themselves in the moment that they are meditating. This is very important, and helps many people deal with stressful situations. Meditation at a Zen temple can be relaxing, but we meditate regardless of how it makes us feel in the moment. We strive to develop a sustained practice that helps us become more compassionate over time. Both practices are wonderful, and I encourage people to do both!”

2 Has there been an increased interest in meditation during the pandemic? “After the Delta strain

caused a spike in COVID cases and then cases dropped off again, I saw a surge of interest in meditation both at Mid City Zen and among my friends and colleagues. I think Delta showed us that the unknowns of the first wave of COVID could happen again, and left people wanting a practice they could rely on to help them manage stress and fear.”

3 How is meditation a helpful coping mechanism in stressful times?

“Meditation is not a magic bullet to solve your stress, but it is a useful tool.

Taking a moment to breathe can calm you at the end of the day. Taking time to listen to your own mind can help you notice how you talk to yourself. You might recognize your part in making yourself upset—how many of us have had an argument with someone in our heads that never actually happened, but still made us feel like crap? How many of us say mean things to ourselves that no one else has said? That realization could help you disregard those thoughts and avoid being pulled into those patterns.

Over time, you might even notice that your meditation practice gives you a moment between stimulus and reaction.

Because you become used to looking at your mind and processing how you feel, you’re less likely to immediately respond to something upsetting or provoking.

When life is hard, this moment becomes much more important. Finding a form of meditation that resonates with you and sticking to it can lead to lower stress now and less stressful moments in the future.”

A STRETCH IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION HOW FLOW CAN YOU GO? FIND OUT AT THE AMPLE ARRAY OF CLASSES AND PRACTICES THAT TAKE YOU FROM SUN SALUTATIONS IN CITY PARK TO BALANCING YOUR CHAKRAS ON A HOTEL ROOFTOP.

Live Oak Yoga Step into the serene studio space for classes ranging from gentle and restorative to powerful to suit every level. Offering a spectrum of times and types, explore options for outdoor vinyasa flows at Audubon Park and Bayou St. John, as well as online candlelight flows and on demand subscriptions. 6113 Oak St., Liveoakyoganola.com.

NOLA Yoga Loft The welcoming boutique studio features several different styles of yoga at all levels including vinyasa flow and slower tempo yin, which is offered in-house or virtually. The addition of a “wellness room” has added in-house extras like reiki, life coaching, massage and acupuncture.

1115 St. Mary St., Nolayogaloft.com.

Free To Be Power Yoga Store your iPhone in the lobby cubby and gear up for a sweaty or restorative session. Enjoy signature heated flows to playlists spanning from hip hop and indie to jazz and pop or ramp up with the “yod” class, a combo of yoga and HIIT. Explore on-demand options for at-home workouts. 725 Magazine St.; 2328 Metairie Rd., Freetobepoweryoga.com.

NOLA Vibe Yoga Approachable yoga with personality plus vibes, these weekly community-oriented flow classes take place in spirited spots like beneath the Spanish moss lined Oak trees in City Park, at a 19th century decommissioned cathedral in the Marigny or poolside on pink astro-turf under a disco ball.

Nolavibeyoga.com.

Magnolia Yoga Studio The first Black owned yoga studio in Louisiana, this downtown sanctuary features beginner’s hot yoga classes, as well as vinyasa and yin, occasionally peppering in additional classes like afrobeat yoga bounce. Expand your practice with upcoming weekend wellness retreats like the “The Roundtrip: LA to L.A.” held in Los Angeles in June and the “The Royals” held in Egypt in November. 301 Basin St., Ste. 2, Magnoliayogastudio.com

Yoga at Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA Steady your exalted warrior pose amongst the sculptures on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. Meet at the main entrance to the garden with yoga mat in hand for a full body flow. Tai-chi is offered afterward if you’d like to extend your zen. One Collins C. Diboll Circle, NOMA.org.

Rooftop Happy Hour Yoga Series at The Roosevelt Hotel The sky is the limit for this mood-lifting session with a rooftop view. Featured through the month of May, book your spot for the ticketed hip-hop inspired yoga, Pilates and barre fusion class, then stick around after for cocktails, bites and a dip in the typically hotel guests-only pool. 130 Roosevelt Way, Footprintstofitness.com/sunset-soiree.

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The focus of this small boutique studio is to shine a light on classical Pilates and yoga while in pursuit of stronger bodies and deeper connections. The space offers open-level mat classes as well as results-driven Reformer-based sessions. Now featuring live virtual flows and classes on demand. 4223 Magazine St., Choosegrace.org.

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Grace Pilates Studio

burn. Be ready to kick it into the highest gear the last few minutes of class and finish strong. 105 Focis St.; 118 Harrison Ave.; 821 Baronne St.; 5171 Citrus Blvd, Hourblast.com.

City Surf Fitness

dance cardio with easy to catch onto choreography and combination classes like HIIT and flow. Grab a superfood sip from the in-house Shake Shoppe to follow. 4537 Freret St., Nolabodyshoppe.com.

FITTING IN FITNESS

Sculpt New Orleans

WHILE SOME PRACTICALLY WAKE UP WITH OUR RUNNING SHOES TIED OR PILATES TOE SOCKS SNUGGLY SECURED, OTHERS NEED A BIT MORE MOTIVATION. WHEN HONING IN ON WHAT STYLE OF WORKOUT BEST SUITS YOUR PERSONALITY AND SCHEDULE, TAKE THESE SPOTS OUT FOR A SPIN.

MVMT - Romney Touting nine boutique studios under one roof, this modern health and wellness center features a portfolio of workout classes that range from custom tailored Pilates sessions and energizing Lagree Fitness

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Megaformer classes to sculpting and trampoline cardio. 1320 Magazine St.; 5619 Magazine St., Romneystudios.com.

Body Shoppe Shake, sweat, move and groove with mood-boosting classes like tempo

Your tone away from home, this sleek studio is a place where you’ll be motivated to move from jumpboards and Pilates Reformers to TRX suspension trainer sessions, and then rebound with a trampoline class. 514 City Park Ave., Sculptneworleans.com.

Hour Blast Find out how much you can accomplish in 60 minutes flat. The fast paced, high intensity interval training classes combine treadmill cardio and strength/resistance training exercises to give you a full-body

Achieve your best beach body without stepping foot in the sand.

Conditioning classes are positioned atop a stability surfboard designed to encourage concentrated balance and core strength to lead to a long and lean, ocean-ready physique.

5924 Magazine St., Citysurffitness.com.

The Barre Code The self-love focused group fitness concept incorporates ballet barre work into each class, combined with cardio conditioning and strength moves for a balanced workout and a plethora of positive energy. Core strengthening and toning classes, as well as total body conditioning bootcamp-style workouts abound.

787 Harrison Ave., Thebarrecode.com.

Move Ya Brass Weekly bounce classes and twerk classes at City Park and Crescent Park put a little pep in your step with these donation-based group fitness classes led by a krewe who knows how to light a fire under your feet. Tip: book a private session with the option to hire a live brass band.

Moveyabrass.com.

PLANT THERAPY Now that you’re considering making green juice a part of your daily regimen, picture the benefits of greening other parts of your life. With the recent opening of the first brick and mortar location for FAIT | NOLA, formerly a roving mobile plant nursery, Laura Stirling Joffrion, co-founder and self-described “plantrepreneur,” attests to the mental benefits of surrounding yourself with living plants.

“Incorporating biophilia into your work or personal space is proven to lower your heart rate, relieving stress and anxiety,” Joffrion said. “Additionally, most of our tropical plants are known to purify the air making it easier to breathe, which also lowers your heart rate.”

With an in-house selection that includes assorted hanging ferns and tropical plants suited for well-lit windows and potted ferns that make ideal desk companions, Joffrion encourages the community to consider plants as a way to connect to a nature-focused mindset in daily life and inspires the need for personal self-care.

“Caring for your plants provides an opportunity for you to invest time in your space on a regular basis. When we tend closely to the environment around us, we become more deeply connected to the space. As living beings, plants thrive when we care for them. This becomes a symbiotic relationship of the space caring for you.” FAIT l NOLA 3822 Magazine St., Faitnola.com.

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LIVE A LITTLE ARE YOU CRYO CURIOUS? INTERESTED IN BRINGING UP INFRARED AT YOUR NEXT WINE CLUB? OPEN YOUR MIND TO A REVIVED OV E R A L L

WELLNESS

A P P ROAC H BY G I V I N G THESE TRENDING EXPERIENCES A TRY.

Dry Float at Spyre Weightlessness awaits. A zerogravity experience, without direct water contact, is used to facilitate deep, regenerative relaxation. Step into the private suite and let the piped in ambient sound and softly colored lights take hold while you enjoy a gentle lumbar massage, along with a guided meditation and breathing exercises. 1772 Prytania St., Spyrecenter.com.

Whole Body Cryotherapy at Nola Chill

After your sweaty jog at Audubon Park, chill-out with a whole-body cold therapy session. Take a deep breath before your entire body is immersed in a chamber cooled to belowfreezing temperatures. Your 3 to 5 minute session will quickly stimulate your body, resulting in benefits like increased metabolism, reduced muscle soreness and reduced stress. 6045 Magazine St., Nolachll.com.

IV Therapy at IV Lounge Nola Take a drip trip to this small French Quarter escape.

Whether you’re suffering a seriously regrettable cocktail hangover and are in need of hydration STAT, or in the market for an immunity boost, the influx of vitamins will help bring life back to your mind, body and skin. 519 Wilkinson St., IVloungenola.com.

PEMF Pulse at Vibrant Market Amp up your athletic performance with this pulsed electromagnetic field technology.

Stimulate and restore your cells with a burst of energy when feeling muscle fatigue. 3811 Magazine St., Thevibrantmarket. com.

Infrared Sauna at Drop Sauna Nola

This is where you’ll get your brain’s natural “happy chemicals” (D.O.S.E.: dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins) to kick in.

Used routinely by regulars who incorporate the deep sweat of infrared into their fitness routine, you’ll enter a private zen wood sauna for 40 minutes to relax, watch Netflix, jam out to music or even lift light hand weights.

Added bonus: a single session could burn 600 calories. 234 West Harrison Ave., Dropsauna.com.

JUICY SCOOP IN SEARCH OF A GRIN AND TONIC? POP

BY THESE VEGGIE AND FRUIT FORWARD SIP SPOTS WHERE YOUR DAILY RECOMMENDED INTAKE IS SERVED UP WITH CONVENIENT SIMPLICITY.

Main Squeeze Juice Co. Tip back 100% plant powered, cold-pressed juices containing 2-4 pounds of whole fruits and vegetables in each bottle. Cleanse options cater to experienced sippers as well as beginners with concepts like “juice ‘til dinner.” Shop 6-packs on hand as well juices and almond “mylks.” 820 Carondelet St., Mainstreetjuiceco.com.

The Antidote Juice Letting the labels do the talking, know what you’re getting from the ingredients on every eco-conscious glass bottle of raw, organic, unpasteurized juice. Made in house, taste your way through the roots, greens and fruits menu, with options to add vegan snacks. 734 Union St., Theantidotejuice.com.

The Daily Beet Reset your system or give yourself a bountiful boost with a selection of jarred cold pressed juices, packed with antioxidants and made with Louisiana-sourced citrus. Locals love the seasonal lemonades like the “Blue Majik” made with lemon juice, ginger juice, maple syrup, E3 live Blue Majik and chia. 1000 Girod St.; 3300 Magazine St., Thedailybeetnola.com.

Raw Republic

A rainbow of 100% organic raw juices greet you as you enter the shop that practically bottles sunshine. Carrot, cold-brew and coconut water, as well as a cutely named “cocktail party” of 30 mini juices make this spot beloved. Snag grab-and-go, cold-pressed juice, cleanses, Keto Kits, immunity shots and Detox Packs. Weekly delivery service is available. 4528 Magazine St., Rawrepublicjuice.com.

Surrey’s Cafe and Juice Bar Fresh squeezed juices are the name of the game with delicious simple singles like orange, carrot, grapefruit and with the option to blend your own concoction by adding beet or ginger. Prepare for temptation by way of the housespecialty shrimp and grits. 1418 Magazine St.; 4807 Magazine St., Surreysnola.com.

The Green Fork With names like “compassion” and “wisdom”, the toxin-cleansing juices here promote feel-good vibes that last long after your finishing swig. Creative shots kicked up with ingredients like “fire cider” and “thieves oil” will pique your interest. Cleanses abound, including combination soup-based detoxes. 1400 Prytania St., Greenforknola.com.

The Big Squeezy The high-energy locale boasts a variety of quick pick up, cold pressed juices with funky names like “24 Karrots” and “Root Awakening,” as well as $5 Friday deals for any juice on the menu.

In addition, try a collection of cleansing waters, ranging from aloe to blue agave, to promote benefits like digestion and antiinflammation. 303 St. Charles Ave., Bigsqueezyexpress.com.

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PRODUCT RUNWAY PACKING YOUR POWDER ROOM WITH PRODUCTS THAT PROMOTE RENEWAL AND WELLNESS WITHIN A FINGERTIP’S REACH KEEPS YOUR COMMITMENT TO SELF-CARE TOP OF MIND. TURN TO THIS MIX OF FEMALE-FOUNDED BRANDS AND BUSINESSES FOR UPGRADING YOUR MAKEUP BAG, BATH AND BEYOND.

1 Recreational Use Black Pepper Bergamot Mineral Bath Worthy of a tub ritual, let the 3-in-1 formula of skin-softening oils, muscle-soothing salts and bubbles soak the soreness out of tired muscles and achy joints. Shophealer. com.

2 OSEA Vagus Nerve Oil Get straight to chill mode with this product named after the vagus nerve, which activates the body’s relaxation response and helps regulate stress. A soothing blend of essential oils calms make for a “serenity now” moment.

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3 Quicksilver Scientific Dr. Shade’s Bitters No.9 A purse-perfect go-to fast-acting digestive and detox support. A mix of nine classic bitter herbs help stimulate GI harmony not long after the elixir hits the tongue.

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DMK Beta Gel Irritated skin, abrasions, premature aging, acne, rosacea, eczema/ psoriasis - this product is an aid for all that ails ya.

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5 Nightly Renewal Facial Serum When the day is done, take a moment to apply this reparative serum to deeply restore the skin with powerful antioxidants. Rare blue tansy oil soothes the skin for timeefficient, luxurious overnight healing. Oxalisapothecary.com

6 Pear and Honey Sugar Scrub Hand-blended white cane and brown sugar plus coconut oil make this small-batch sugar scrub practically good enough to eat. Use it as a full body exfoliant and sustainably repurpose the jar post slough.

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7 No. 47 Adzuki Bean Cleansing Grains with Botanicals of Rose Petals and Lavender Organic and wildcrafted, this botanical cleanser and mask utilizes adzuki bean powder to gently exfoliate the skin, along with Moroccan clay, organic rose petals, and organic lavender to provide potent plant power.

NMBotanical.com.

8 Wrinkles Schminkles InfuseFAST™ Décolletage Sheet Mask An area not to be neglected, a hyaluronic acid infused sheet mask will hydrate, brighten and decrease cleavage wrinkles, décolletage wrinkles and crêpey skin.

Aboutfacenola.com.

A JEWEL BOX FOR SKINCARE INSPIRATION Is your skincare routine in need of a refresh?

Inspiration awaits just four floors up at The Spa at Windsor Court. The glittering in-house boutique, a product-lover’s sanctuary, features a curated selection of luxury labels, trending collections and tried and true favorites, hand-selected by spa manager Brennan Rosonet.

From her stylish office space, a jewel within a jewel box with its crystal light fixture and soothing clay-colored-sunset wall design, she dabs, blends, sprays, sniffs, applies and tries the concepts she thinks will most appeal to clients and boutique visitors.

“As in any routine, we can all get into a ‘slump,’ and adding a new and exciting product to your repertoire can bring back the magic,” said Rosonet, who has more than 10 years of experience as a licensed esthetician. “Whether it is a new serum, moisturizer, or skincare tool, it can revitalize your routine and make the process feel brand new all over again.”

With offerings ranging from Vintner’s Daughter botanical serum to classic Mason Pearson combs and soon a line of pre- and post-partum products for expecting moms, Rosonet encourages women to take the time to make self-care solutions a practiced priority.

“In a world that is ever changing, and sometimes overwhelming, I think that we are all united by a common need to put care back into ourselves,” Rosonet said. “As women, we are caretakers by nature, and can spread ourselves thin wanting to make sure everyone in our lives is taken care of. Taking time to prioritize that for ourselves is extremely necessary, from a mental and physical standpoint. You can’t pour from an empty cup!”

Often fielding queries for private shopping appointments and custom consultations, Rosonet encourages experimentation without intimidation.

“Don’t stress over what you think self care should look like, the beauty of it is that it is just as unique as you are. The only essential is that it is something that makes you feel like the best version of yourself.”

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WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WERE PROPERLY PAMPERED?

sauna, then retreat to the relaxation lounge overlooking the Mississippi River for a sip of bubbly and savory nibbles. 2 Canal St., fourseasons.com/neworleans/spa.

REMIND YOURSELF OF JUST HOW WONDERFUL ATTENTIVE, HEALING HANDS CAN BE FOR ALLEVIATING STRESS, BODY REJUVENATION AND LIFTING YOUR SPIRITS.

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans Opening Spring 2022, the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences will open the doors to its newest gem, a beauty atelier Spa. The moment you slipper step into the luxuriously sophisticated space, architectural in design with smooth curved lines and elements of raw white oak and gray travertine, you’ll feel instantly calm, as though you’ve hit a decadent delete button erasing all of your Crescent City-inspired, laissez les bon temps rouler escapades. After indulging in services showcasing French beauty lines like Biologique Recherche and silhouette redefining treatments like The Body Method, pause to partake in the state-of-the-art steam and

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans Spa This divine destination has recently gotten a makeover by way of a refreshed new design that features a full renewal of the 22 treatment rooms, salon, and relaxation areas.

Follow the sounds of the tranquil bubbling fountain for a seamless check. Follow the marble stairwell up to pristine spa space, then slip on a luxurious seersucker robe and, champagne flute in hand, lounge in the tranquil relaxation area amongst the billowy drapes and body embracing lounge chairs before slipping off your sandals to indulge in sublime services like a Mississippi mud detox or the détente à deux couples treatment. 921 Canal St., Ritzcarlton.com/neworleans.

The Waldorf Astoria Spa at The Roosevelt Take a hiatus from the hustle of the city and unwind at this urban respite, where the dramatic mood lighting beckons all the way from the cozy relaxation area to the serenely silent body and facial treatment rooms guests love to book the Hydra Facial - and the

private couples’ therapy suite.

Insider tip: consider becoming a member of The Spa Club, which gives you VIP access to exclusive treatments, the fitness center and the rooftop pool where the view is stunning and the pink “Frozavelt” drinks are but a sip away. 130 Roosevelt Way, Therooseveltneworleans.com.

The Woodhouse Day Spa Sorting the spa services by category of mood - ranging from connected and calm to resilient and balanced - indulge

in treatments that speak to the vibe you seek. With thoughtful details like inquiring about your robe and slipper size when booking your appointment to have ready upon your arrival, consider unique services like a sensory sea mineral enriched meditative mood soak which take place in a private tub room and facials that level up with enhancements like celluma blue and red LED light therapy to soften fine lines and wrinkles.

5004 W. Esplanade Ave.; 4030 Canal St., Locations.woodhousespas.com.

The Spa at Windsor Court

Approachable luxury, the divine is in the details at this downtown sanctuary. In addition to a boutique set of highly sensorial, hands-on body and facial services using top-tier collections from the likes of Augustinus Bader and Lord Jones, attentive moments abound from the luxe label skin products set atop the marble vanities to be used prior to your service, a steam room with invigorating Eucalyptus spray, a selection of hot tea waiting in the “whisper room”, and the addition of an infrared sauna for post treatment rejuvenation.

Be on the lookout for a new and improved ‘mother to be’ service launching this month. 300 Gravier St., Windsorcourthotel.com.

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Botanical Nail and Skin Studio

Positive energy and botanical treatments are the signature of this intimate day spa studio, where healing herbs, sounds and scents soothe your senses from behind the darling pink door. With a full-service menu of manicures, pedicures, massage therapy, facials, sugaring, waxing, and body contouring, the carefully-crafted and customized results-driven treatments are enhanced by a line of products from the in-house skincare line, Natural Mixologist, created by the owner, using all-natural, organic and botanical ingredients.

541 S. Rendon St., Botanicalnailandskinstudio.com, Nmbotanical.com.

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TOP F E M A L E AC H I E V E R S Each year, New Orleans Magazine features women who are making a difference across the community.

The past two years have provided many challenges, but each of the 11 Top Female Achievers we spotlight MAY 2022

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or restaurants that pride themselves on their wine program the ultimate accolade is Wine Spectator magazine’s Grand Award. Brennan’s

Restaurant proudly received one every year for 24 years — that is until heat damage from Hurricane Katrina destroyed the cellar.

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Terry White took over the restaurant in 2013, and rebuilt it, it was a real goal of Ralph’s to get the Grand Award back,” explained Braithe Tidwell, who has served as wine and beverage director at Brennan’s since 2015, 10 months after the restaurant’s reopening. “We have been getting awards of excellence, which is right below the Grand Award, for the past six years, but this year we finally did it!”

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win Cash is a champion, pure and simple. A lifelong basketball player herself, she’s won championships at every level: collegiate, professional, and even Olympic gold medals. After a 15-year career as a forward in the WNBA, Cash retired from the New York Liberty and moved into the team’s front office as the director of franchise development—a first for a former player in the league.

As if that wasn’t enough, Cash also spent 15 years covering the game as a sports analyst for multiple outlets, and was involved with the WNBA Players Union, where she advocated for better pay and working conditions on behalf of her fellow players.

When asked about her motivation, Cash gives all the credit to her mother. “I watched how hard she worked to create opportunities for me to thrive,” she said. “So, seeing somebody every day in the trenches with you, doing whatever it takes to show you love and to inspire other people was where I got my work ethic from.”

In her current role at the Pelicans, Cash oversees the team development department, running the player development engagement strategies off the court, while also acting as a sort of conduit between the business and the basketball side of team operations.

“I work on everything from our marketing department, to our ticket sales, and the social responsibility group.

Anything that involves our players,” Cash said.

Drawing on her expertise and experience, Cash is also involved in the pro-

Tidwell said growing up she had dreams of the theater, not the cellar, but quickly discovered her hatred for auditioning shortly after graduating from New York University. She then found herself working in restaurants, including seven years at Union Square Café, where she ultimately became wine director. It was then she knew she had found her true calling.

“I love getting to talk to people

scouting department and contributes to the team’s roster development, making her one of the Pelicans’ most valuable assets, and one we’re lucky to have.

every night,” she said. “And then there's also a performative aspect to presenting wine, which I love.”

Tidwell is charged with the care of Brennan’s 13,000-bottle collection which is represented on a wine list spanning approximately 3,000 selections from around the world, but with a specific focus on French wines, primarily Burgundy.

She said that while one catastrophic event caused the restaurant

to lose its prized standing, she thinks another may have helped get it back.

“Sometimes I think maybe that extra time that I spent organizing and cleaning up the list that I had because of the COVID shutdown, maybe that was the extra boost we needed to finally get the Grand Award back,” she said, adding. “You know, I try and see the positive from the negative.”

Singh, a counseling psychologist whose research centers genderaffirming care for trans and nonbinary people, is the author of several publications including “The Racial Healing Handbook” and “The Queer and Trans Resilience Workbook”. She is also the founder of Tulane University’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, where she serves as its first Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Provost of Diversity and Faculty Development.

“This year, we’re launching ‘A Strategy for Tomorrow,’ a strategic plan for diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism,” Singh said. “We’re engaging our entire university in

changing who we are by 2027. To have measurable change outcomes is really powerful.”

Singh says that bringing her work home to New Orleans after several years in Georgia has only reaffirmed her belief that thought leaders in the South “are some of our most powerful and effective change agents.”

“Just to see people talking about racism and pushing each other to grow has been hugely inspiring,” Singh says. “Relationships are at the core of freedom and justice work, and having a big heart for accountability and feedback is just as important as celebrating our successes.”

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hat her work is done at the intersection of racial justice and queer liberation is no coincidence. Both causes are central to Dr. Anneliese Singh’s identity, and for more than a decade, they have mutually propelled her as a leader, scholar, educator and psychologist.

“I was born and raised in New Orleans to a Sikh Indian father and a white mom from Monroe, Louisiana,” Singh said. “Because I grew up seeing the challenges around racism, as well as cluing into my own sexuality in my teens, I feel like New Orleans taught me and raised me to be a community organizer. It taught me both the brutality of what oppression can look like, as well as the liberation that can be born out of it.”

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fter years of knocking on doors that did not open, Sabrina Short decided to build her own door–one she now holds open to Black professionals who are seeking equitable pathways into New Orleans’ thriving tech ecosystem.

“I saw New Orleans emerging as a national technology hub,” Short said, “and I asked myself, ‘How do I lift up the voices of the disenfranchised?

How do we promote accessibility and equity when it comes to jobs, investment and resources? How

do we push innovation forward in our city without leaving our own people behind?’”

These questions inspired Short to form NOLAVate Black, an organization that harnesses the power of collective capacity to address systemic injustices keeping people of color from high-paying jobs in fastgrowing sectors. Each of NOLAVate Black’s central tenets–advocacy, engagement and empowerment–are manifest in the annual event, Black Tech NOLA, a convening of Black

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for the reader. I write a lot about dysfunctional families and trying to solve the problem of being a woman.

I can't tell you what it means, but I’m interested in that.”

Her impressive catalog aside, what Attenberg considers her crowning achievement is #1000wordsofsummer, an annual cyber event that challenges participants to produce 1,000 words of new writing every day for 14 days. The concept emerged organically between Attenberg and a friend, who were both looking for ways to motivate their own progress. However, an outpouring of public interest inspired Attenberg to formally organize the challenge, which now boasts more than 15,000 participants worldwide.

“It’s my favorite part of the year,” she said. “It’s so much work, but it’s the greatest thing ever. People want to support other people and be supported. Community is so important to me, and I love being part of something bigger than myself.”

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hen she sits down to write, Jami Attenberg’s pen is rarely just a pen.

It is sometimes a trowel, and at other times a spade. It is whichever tool she needs to excavate her heart and mind for truth and understanding.

“I’m always processing a problem or my ideas about the world through my writing,” Attenberg said. “Things don’t often feel real or complete to me unless I’ve written through them in some way.”

To date, Attenberg is the author of seven works of fiction, including the critically acclaimed “The Middlesteins” and, most recently, a memoir titled “All This Way to Meet You: Writing Myself Home.”

Each work stands on its own, but Attenberg says a closer look will reveal common threads that, in reality, are her attempts at tackling a question from different perspectives.

“I give myself permission to chew on a problem for a while, as long as I’m making it interesting

professionals and creatives from around the globe for a weekend of networking and education.

“NOLAVate Black is about more than just attracting jobs and founders,” Short said. “It’s about building a community where Black and Brown people can be their authentic selves, feel seen, feel supported and feel like there are people out there rooting for them. It’s about making sure everyone has the opportunity to build generational wealth.”

Short is also careful to emphasize that she could not achieve her goals or realize her potential without the support of colleagues, friends and family. In that same way, she says diversifying the economic landscape cannot be accomplished by minorities or one industry alone.

“This mission requires all of us working together to go forward,” she said. “It takes each and every one of us contributing in our own way to make the long-term, sustainable impact we want to make.”

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P R OVO ST A N D V I C E P R E S I D E N T F O R AC A D E M I C A F FA I R S, P R O F E S S O R A N D C H A I R O F E D U C AT I O N, U N I V E R S I T Y O F H O LY C R O S S

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r. Lisa Sullivan might just be your favorite teacher’s favorite teacher. As the head of the Office of Academic Affairs at the University of Holy Cross, her mission is to promote teaching and learning by providing access to a host of services like the Center for Teaching and Learning, the Blaine S. Kern Library, Student Health and Wellness, Campus Ministry, and the

Thomas E. Chambers Counseling and Training Center.

“We are devoted to helping students succeed, earn their degrees, and advance in their careers,” Sullivan said.

When asked about her proudest accomplishments, Sullivan brushed aside the numerous awards and honors she’s garnered over the years, and instead focused on the

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accomplishments of other people she’s impacted. “I am very proud when I learn about my former students having scored well on their teacher evaluations, earned ‘Teacher of the Year’ and other accolades, or having advanced to new positions in their careers.”

Sullivan is actually a graduate of Holy Cross herself (though it was called Our Lady of Holy Cross College back then) and spent a number of years teaching math to middle schoolers in Jefferson Parish while pursuing her master’s degree at Loyola. No big deal, right?

But her alma mater called her home, and after working as an adjunct for a couple of years, she took a full-time faculty position, then advanced to the position of Chair of Education, and in July 2021, she moved into her current role. She said the secret to her success is simple: know what you want and do the work.

“Positivity motivates me,” Sullivan said. “Hard work is palatable when done in collaboration with others who are committed to success, and I am truly motivated by positive attitudes and helping others.”

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s a child growing up along the lakefront, Kristi Trail remembers a time when it wasn’t safe to swim in the water. Today she runs an organization that helped change that. Formerly known as the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, Pontchartrain Conservancy is a non-profit dedicated to creating an environmentally sustainable, prosperous and resilient region through scientific research, education and advocacy. The group’s tagline is “Science for Our Coast.”

Trail said she’s always been an environmentalist at heart, and each day, she leads a team of more than 30 people across several departments working to transform the confusion, apathy and fear surrounding Louisiana’s coastal crisis, and encourage

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three major storms in two years, and with all the claims we’ve had we’ve seen five insurance companies go out of business,” she said. “After Ida so many insurers left. The struggle now is just to try and maintain some sort of sanity.”

Even in such trying times, Scott is continuing her vision for the company, which involves, among other things, using technology whenever possible to aid in communicating with clients.

“Taking this company into the future means becoming more technologically advanced,” she said. “That can mean keeping in contact with our clients through text messaging, if that’s easiest for them, and making sure they can use the web to access a claim form. But, of course, we need to have that face-to-face contact as well. People want the comfort of knowing someone is there for them. They want to come into the office, so it’s about finding that middle ground to make sure we can help people protect their assets and their future.”

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ristin Swanson Scott is an anomaly in her industry. Still in her 20s, Scott manages one of the only Black-owned insurance agencies in the city, and one of relatively few in the country.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, in 2021 only 12.3% of all people employed in any capacity in the insurance industry were Black.

When her grandparents founded Swanson Insurance Agency in 1985, the goal, Scott said, was to fill a very specific need — to provide a place where Black New Orleanians could come and feel comfortable talking to professionals who cared about them and understood their needs.

Now, representing the third generation in her family business, Scott is determined to continue her family’s legacy while creating her own, and she is doing so at a time when insurance needs and questions seem to be never ending.

“In addition to the pandemic, we’ve had

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people in the community to not only get involved, but also to understand the issues.

If home is where the heart is, Trail puts her heart and soul into her work. “Growing up in an area as beautiful as southeast Louisiana, my main motivator has been protecting Louisiana’s unique resources and landscape.”

A passionate love for community service also runs in the family. Trail said her greatest inspiration is her late father, who served as Chancellor of LSU Health and Sciences Center, as well as on many

boards that helped foster and promote the New Orleans business community. He was even named “New Orleanian of the Year” by Gambit in 1988 for his contributions.

And Trail isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. She said there’s just too much work to be done. “New Orleans has been here for 300 years so we’re planning for the next 300 years,” she said, “to see how we can continue to do our essential work to make sure we have the resources for this.”

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So that’s exactly what she did, and today, Davis leads a team of more than 100 staff members and manages partnerships with over 500 organizations from across all sectors on more than 70 projects annually.

Davis isn’t looking to maintain the status quo. She dreams big. “Ultimately, the work I do at LPHI is guided by my audacious goal of helping to make Louisiana the healthiest state in the country,” she said.

Davis k nows it’s not something that will happen overnight, but she said she’s

committed to doing the work and engaging vulnerable communities in the state.

That sense of community is deeply important to Davis, and she said she’s motivated to build a better future because of her ancestors and her family.

“My ancestors paid the ultimate price for me to have the life I have today,” Davis said. “The stories about that sacrifice have been passed down from my grandparents and parents and live on with me and motivate me and remind me of why I do the work I do each and every day.”

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ver since she was a little girl, Shelina Davis knew she wanted to work in healthcare. But she had a problem - she wanted to do it all. Davis could see herself as a sports medicine doctor or a psychologist, but she was also passionate about helping to shape better and more equitable health policies and public health programming.

Fortunately, a mentor at Xavier University told her she could get the best of both worlds by pursuing the Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health dual-degree program at Tulane University.

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ori Jackson is in the business of helping entrepreneurs make sense of their cents.

The way she sees it, becoming Director of the Women’s Business Resource Center for the Urban League of Louisiana was the linear progression of a career that has included roles in academic financial aid, logistics and supply chains, and financial consulting. It’s a path Jackson says she always knew she would take.

“From an early age, I saw people struggling with financial issues,

and I immediately took the stance that I didn’t want that to be me,” Jackson said. “That led me to where I am now, and my primary focus is helping entrepreneurs grow every aspect of their business. There’s a huge difference between starting a business and succeeding in business.”

Of course, there is more to empowering entrepreneurs–especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds–than financial literacy.

Jackson says it is equally important to fine-tune skills like envisioning

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“serve with passion.”

Lawson is quick to praise the work the Chamber has done to be ranked by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce among the top 2% of chambers in the nation. “What sets us apart is really our advocacy,” she said. To that end, she said a big focus remains early childhood care and development, where she added, “We are finally seeing some movement by the state legislature.”

Lawson also noted her pride that the Chamber was “very involved with the income tax reform last year,” adding, “It didn’t pass completely in the way that we wished, but we made big strides in that area.”

As she begins her new role, Lawson said she is dedicated to being a tireless fighter for the interests of Jefferson Parish’s business community, vowing to “continue the organization’s tradition of boldly advocating for a more business-friendly environment in our state and holding leaders accountable for their actions.”

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s the Jefferson Chamber marks its 25th anniversary this year, it does so under new leadership. On December 14, 2021, Ruth Lawson became the Chamber’s fourth president.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama and raised in Baton Rouge, Lawson is not a native of the parish, nor has she spent much time working with the chamber — her first notable experience was in 2021, when she graduated from the organization’s Leadership Jefferson program. However, she has spent years serving Jefferson Parish, both as senior parish attorney and as a chief administrative officer.

Most recently, she served as executive director of the Jefferson Parish Finance Authority, which provides homeownership opportunities to low- to moderate-income borrowers through down payment assistance.

Lawson said when she heard about the nationwide search for a new Jefferson Chamber president, she saw it as an opportunity to again

a long-term growth plan and identifying common procedural and legal pitfalls that could cut short a business’ lifespan.

“Equity isn’t always about money,” Jackson said. “You can have all the money in the world and not have the knowledge to make good decisions with it. In New Orleans, we have a lot of homegrown businesses that don’t get the same growth opportunities as franchises or corporate industries, but people come here for things they can’t find anywhere else.

Urban League is making sure the ingredients in our gumbo pot still include local businesses.”

Jackson hopes her own journey will inspire other women to “find their why,” a mission or goal to serve as a guiding light through the ups and downs of professional advancement.

“Never diminish yourself, and don’t rule out an idea or a pathway just because someone said it’s impossible,” Jackson said. “It’s only impossible when you stop trying.”

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By 1996, the school’s reputation for success had reached across Lake Pontchartrain to Covington, where the France family opened the school’s Northshore campus in response to increasing demand from local families.

Today, Kehoe-France is home to more than 600 curious, creative, and confident learners from infants to 7th grade. Joining the International Schools Partnership in 2017, the schools secured their long-term stability while continuing to build on the legacy of its founders by offering an innovative, future-focused curriculum framework in the same serene and wholesome environment cherished by this community for decades.

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ith a long history outfitting New Orleans’ brides, debutantes, bridesmaids, and flower girls, Town & Country Bridal has called St. Charles Avenue home since the 1930s. Taking ownership in 2016, Mandy Schexnaydre Wienhusen believes bridal is so much more than finding a dress. Focused completely on fostering relationships with the bride and her family, the team at Town & Country remains with the bride from the moment she says “Yes” to the dress, when she walks down the aisle, and even helps to clean and preserve the dress post-wedding. “Bridal means so much more than the dress,” says Mandy. “It’s leading with love, doing business with integrity and building lasting relationships with our beloved clients.”

In 2018, Mandy opened a second Metairie location, Linen Jolie Bridal. Named after her daughter, the shop is now co-owned by Mandy and longtime colleague and friend, Caroline Boudreau. This summer, Town & Country will move further up The Avenue to a new 8,000 square foot space. In this new space appointments will be completely experience-based. Hosted by a Personal Bridal Stylist, each bride will enjoy her own private, luxurious bridal suite. Town & Country’s collection of bridal, debutante and graduation gowns will also double in size.

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“New Orleans & Company touches so much of the community, including a range of small businesses that benefit from the meetings industry, and builds up the city at large,” says Stephanie. A city that’s “Built to Host,” New Orleans’ compact footprint and robust lodging creates an electric, exciting atmosphere during meetings that can be felt throughout the city. The revelation of new science, new technologies, and products are the catalysts of moving commerce forward. It is in these settings where innovation moves business forward globally. When we come together, we find common purpose, bringing us confidence that we can make the world a better place,” says Stephanie. community.neworleans.com // 2020 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans

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about tying the knot to reach out to weddings@hangoutmusicfest. com in advance and a wedding coordinator can explain Alabama marriage licenses and the like. If all is in order, the coordinator can schedule these marriages in between performances.

For those who just want to play at marriage, the Wedding Chapel is staffed and open from festival mornings to just after sunset. No reservation required.

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Hanging Out Gulf Shores’ best fest Thousands head to Gulf Shores in late spring for the wildly popular Hangout Festival, where those weekenders who hang out on the beach are treated to endless live music, beach sports such as volleyball and roller skating and numerous special events. Visitors to Hangout can even get married!

The pandemic halted this annual spring ritual but the fun returns in a big way May 20-22 on the beach where Hwy. 59 (Gulf Shores Parkway) hits the Gulf of Mexico. Dozens of bands are scheduled to perform over the three-day event, including Post

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Malone, Fall Out Boy, Halsey, DoJa Cat, Tame Impala and Leon Bridges.

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In addition to three days of live music on the massive Hangout stage, there’s plenty of attractions to enjoy. A deejay sitting on top of a “Roller Rink Bus” provides tunes for Hangout’s makeshift Roller Rink. Participants can sign up while at the festival, with socks and skates available for renting. If beach volleyball is more your thing, anyone’s allowed to join in on an open play format, no signup necessary. There’s also a Ferris wheel that’s perfect for

families and a Hammock Beach for those who might need a nap. The Tropical Spa offers massages and treatments right on the beach but don’t worry, it’s outfitted with plush real grass organizers plant ahead of time.

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This may sound dangerous but Hangout visitors may stroll up to the Wedding Chapel and get instantly Hangout Hitched, no formal wear, rings or flowers necessary; costumes, bathing suits — you name it — are usually the norm.

Hangout marriages are not legally binding, however. Organizers advise that for those who are serious

The festival features a wide array of food vendors for meals on the beach.

For those who’d rather get out of the sun, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach run the gamut for indoor restaurants, many serving up fresh Gulf seafood. Of course, there’s always the Hangout Restaurant, the eating establishment that began the festive weekend. Hangout, the restaurant, offers live music and beach family games as well.

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OWA in nearby Foley is known for its theme park and shopping district, but it hosts special events all year, including the spring Legends in Concert in the OWA Theater. Singers pay homage to country music greats Shania Twain, Martina McBride, Garth Brooks and Elvis Presley, the latter performed by Patrick Dunn, the 2021 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist.

Performances are 7 p.m.Wednesdays through Saturdays with a 3 p.m.

Sunday matinee, through May 29.

For more information, visit legendsinconcert.com.

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GROWING PAINS

BY E VE C R AWFO R D PEYTON

For more Eve, check out her blog “Joie d’Eve” on Tuesday mornings at myneworleans.com

I don’t like to think of myself as a particularly selfcentered person.

The needs and wants and preferences of all of my family members are always at the top of my mind. I try to check in with my friends on a regular basis, seeing if they need anything or just want to vent. When my coworkers are stressed, I offer to help and try to share the burden. When my dog doesn’t feel well, I hand-feed him special homemade food, letting him lick brown rice and chicken shreds from between my fingers. What I’m trying to say is that I know it’s not always all about me.

And yet. I remember in my early 20s, I suddenly got annoyed that the print on road signs and billboards was too small. I complained to anyone who would listen about how unsafe it was or how dumb it was to waste money on an ad that no one could read.

After a couple of weeks of this, my coworker Beth gently suggested to me that I should maybe see an eye doctor because she had no problem reading any of the signs we saw while driving to lunch every day.

“That’s ridiculous,” I told her. “I have always had perfect vision! I actually wanted glasses as a kid, but they always said my eyes were fine.”

“Humor me,” she said.

When I finally went to the optometrist, my vision was so bad that they wouldn’t let me drive myself home.

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I’ve worn glasses or contacts ever since, and I can read all the road signs and billboards just fine now.

I’ve started to feel that same sense of, “How dare they!” again lately, though, this time regarding what seem like inescapable advertisements for Mother’s Day. I know, logically, that my losing

my mother is at once an experience unique to me – so it’s absolutely insane and the height of selfishness to feel like the marketing of an entire holiday should just stop because it makes me sad – and also a sadly universal experience – so I shouldn’t feel quite so lonely or singled out every time an ad comes

on reminding me to buy flowers or jewelry or make brunch reservations “for Mom’s special day!”

But I still do. My mom died last year on the Tuesday before Mother’s Day, her last-ever text to me about making strawberry scones to celebrate the upcoming holiday, and I was too numb and shell-shocked to even really hurt much on the actual day itself last year.

This year, though … ouch. The one-year anniversary somehow makes the holiday extra-raw. I don’t have it in me to hear flowery tributes about a mother’s love or testimonials about the transformative power of motherhood. I mostly want to burrow under the covers and eat potato chips and watch true crime documentaries and cry until the day is over.

I need to remember, though, that I am a mother, too, now. My kids want to celebrate me, and even if I don’t feel much like celebrating, I am so lucky to have them here to cheer me up.

So this year, I will lean into it – into the pain of being a motherless daughter, yes, because that is the price you pay for loving someone – but also into the joy and love of being a mother to my daughters – into the homemade cards, the hokey art projects, the slightly gross breakfast in bed.

Because, after all, even as a mother on Mother’s Day – maybe especially as a mother on Mother’s Day – it isn’t all about me.

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ABOUT THE DESIGNER

The youngest of the five Helm siblings, whose father started Helm Paint, Kristy Starring is the Interior Consultant at Helm’s Earhart store. She is well aquainted with the city’s love of whites and neutrals but often changes the colors of her bedroom, which is currently decorated with navy and beige.

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nter ior Consultant Kristy Starring, one of the four Helm siblings who own and run Helm Paint, works with color decisions daily. That requires staying abreast of national and local color trends. And for the record, Starring says there is a difference between the two. While color and pattern are making a comeback across much of the country, Starring’s customers, many whose families have been coming to Helm since it opened in 1970, tend to adhere to a more neutral palette and use color as an accent.

“Our store sees true New Orleans,” she said. “Shades of white, cream and gray are always popular.”

The exceptions, according to Starring, are the Bywater and the Marigny, which she says have become

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“more funky, less traditional.”

To meet the tastes of the entire local market, Helm carries hundreds of whites, an endless rainbow of colors made from paint chip formulas or custom mixed, window treatments, wallpaper, fabrics, and some accessories.

“Every customer I have comes in with some inspiration,” said Starring, who guides customers by asking what they like and what is existing in the room – for instance a granite or quartz countertop. Starring asks to see samples of those things as photos are not always accurate. She also helps clients determine how to use their color choices. For example, using the same color on walls, trim and ceiling (in different finishes) creates a seamless, more spacious look. Colors can be cut for subtle

variation. Light colors highlight trim and decorative details; dark colors mute them.

For touches of color, she counsels painting a limited area – a fireplace wall, a ceiling, the lower part of a kitchen island, a powder room, or behind bookshelves, or bringing in color with upholstered pieces, bedding, pillows or drapery. She says color trends at market include electric colors such as cobalt, citrine and orange, as well as pale pinks and blushes, navy and metallics.

You can treat color as a neutral by using a muted shade (soft greens and gray-blues work well) and sticking to a monochromatic palette.

“As a color specialist I have to think outside of the box,” Starring said.

At the same time, she says it’s helpful to follow some general guide-

lines – for example some colors pair better than others – she suggests trying vibrant orange with greens; cobalt against white, gray or yellow; and citrine with blues, oranges, beiges, medium khakis, greiges or greens.

Her final word on the matter: “What do you like?” she asked.

“You have to live with it.”

Easy ways to add pops of color to your interior: Upholster an accent piece of furniture with a colorful fabric.

Paint the lower portion of a kitchen island.

Use a dramatic paint color behind bookshelves.

Use extra yardage from other projects to make custom pillows.

Add colorful artwork to neutral walls.

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isa Nelson, a small business owner and mother of five, didn’t set out to be a chef. As the co-owner of a corner store in the St. Claude area, she was just trying to save some time when she started using the shop’s small kitchen to get a jump-start on cooking dinner for her kids. As a native of Trinidad and Tobago, her meals were steeped in the culture and flavors of the small island nation just off the coast of Venezuela. The aroma of plantains, coconut curry and BBQ jerk chicken soon filled her shop and people began to notice.

“Customers came in and looked around and asked, ‘Oh my goodness what is that heavenly smell?’” Nelson recalled. her Doubles that speak loudest – savory packets of turmeric-spiced flatbread spilling “They started asking me if they could buy it.” over with curried chickpeas, cucumber and a trio of sauces including mango and Initially she resisted. (“This is my kids’ dinner, tamarind. A street food staple in Trinidad, her “Doubles” pull off not yours,” she’d say, shooing them away.) But the rare trick of being bar food that will satisfy both a late-night a lightbulb went off when she realized she drunken hunger attack as well as vegan sensibilities. could make a little extra selling it on the side.

Trinidadian cuisine has a pronounced Indian influence. Curried chicken is on the menu, and warm seasonings like turmeric And this is how Queen Trini Lisa got her start. She began filling lunch orders, then abound. For the sides you will find delectably caramelized catering orders, and soon after made a name chunks of plantain and smothered Caribbean-style spinach.

Her “Cocobread Fish Sandwich,” dressed with pineapple and for herself on the festival circuit. In 2019 she plantain on coconut-sweetened bread, takes the po-boy in a won first place at the 2019 Marley Gras Jerk Chicken Festival, and a splash at another event whole new direction. And her award-wining BBQ jerk chicken with her sandwich called ‘Bait’ – a frybread benefits from sauce layered over the jerk seasoning. Portions are concoction stuffed with shark meat. (“People generous and prices are reasonable. asked me, ‘Can we really eat that?’ I’d tell them, To drink try the sorrel, a sweet hibiscus tea with an emotional ABOUT THE CHEF ‘Yeah! They eat us. We can eat them.’”) punch. “When I grew up it was something my mom would make A native of the Republic of She built on her following with a regular around Christmas,” Nelson sayid. “But I love it so much I serve Trinidad and Tobago, Queen Trini’s love of cooking was gig at the Portside Lounge, where the tropical it year-round.” The menu is brief – not much longer than the instilled by her mother. It was vibe was the perfect fit with her intoxicatingly pop-ups – prepared in the small open kitchen to the rear of the a college student helping with her social media who came Creole-Caribbean soul food flavors. And now we cozy, plant filled dining room. The fact that much of the menu up with the moniker Queen are happy to report she has a brand-new brick happens to be vegan and vegetarian has helped boost her cred with Trini – Trini for Trinidad and Queen because it just felt right. and mortar tucked away just off of Carrolton the kids, and the local culinary set have embraced her as one of “At first I said I can’t live up to Avenue in Mid-City. their own. “I started in a little corner store and now I’m cooking that name. I don’t want it,” she said. “We spent some time With her easygoing charm and her sense elbow to elbow with these great New Orleans chefs,” she said of fighting over it. But then when of humor, Queen Trini is less a chef than a her colleagues. “They’ve all been so supportive of me.” the phone started ringing and people asked, ‘Is the Queen in? charismatic food personality. This is no knock Queen Trini Lisa, 4200 D’Hemecourt St., Mid-City. queentrinilisa.com Then I decided I liked it.” on the food, which speaks for itself. And it is

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1 You can lighten the drink with some sparkling wine or soda. A splash of Lillete would also be a nice addition.

2 Feel free to use a less expensive bourbon as its complexity may be masked by the other flavors.

3 Sonic and some grocery stores (like Breaux Mart) offer pebble ice for sale, or you can buy an inexpensive ice crusher. Do not try to make it in your blender or food processor, as they will merely melt the ice.

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Smash Hit

A sweet strawberry sipper Alexa Bowler’s “Ponchatoula Smash” hits all the New Orleans notes, featuring Louisiana strawberries and locally made Cocktail & Sons syrup. Bowler arrived in New Orleans on a James Beard culinary leadership scholarship to work at Commander’s Palace. Though her managerial role was prestigious, she missed being behind the bar.

“As an artist, I need a creative, hands-on position.” Bowler has worked at iconic venues like Arnaud’s French 75 and the Sazerac Bar. She notes that in those places, “Tourists come for their idea of a classic New Orleans experience, which includes drinks like a Vieux Carre or Sazerac. They don’t really want to step out of the box.” As a member of the reopening team at Emeril’s, she hopes to encourage both locals and visitors alike to embrace both traditional and newer flavors of the city. “Covid was an unprecedented time, which gave people an opportunity to review.” Whether its work practices or drink orders, both are always worth a second look.

1 ounce Bourbon 0.75 ounce strawberry puree (see below) 0.75 ounce Cocktail & Sons Mint and Lemon Verbena syrup Garnishes: mint, strawberries and spiced sugar (see below) Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

Shake until chilled, about 10 seconds.

Strain into a Collins glass or Julep cup.

Garnish with mint and strawberries and sprinkle spiced powdered sugar on top.

Strawberry puree: Place strawberries in a blender or juicer and puree.

Strain through a fine strainer to remove all seeds.

Spiced sugar: Grate one nutmeg, a half of one cinnamon stick and mix with one cup powdered sugar.

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Salad Days

A splurge-worthy brunch for Mother’s Day Impress your mother and roll out this showstopping salad for a Mother’s Day brunch. Yes, this dish is a splurge, but life is short and she’s ya Mama.

It’s also super simple, involves zero cooking, and takes minutes to make. The rich, decadent nature of the jumbo lump crabmeat pairs beautifully—and unexpectedly—with the bright flavors of the peppers, lime, and ginger. Chef Donald Link said the recipe, a favorite on the menu at stunning Chemin á la Le Mer, was inspired by his travels to the French Antilles.

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Make the dressing up to four days in advance to marry the flavors. Give it an aggressive shake or hit it with an immersion blender to re-emulsify the dressing if needed.

2 Chemin a la Mer sommelier Emily Kitzmiller recommends pairing a bright ImmichBatterieberg, Kabinett ‘CAI’2018 Riesling with the salad. This pairing will work with the shrimp whether using crab or shrimp.

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Try the recipe with 1 pound of peeled, deveined, and boiled shrimp jumbo (21/25) Gulf shrimp. If buying shell-on shrimp start with two pounds.

Instead of boiling the shrimp with seafood boil use the juice of two limes and salt the water until it tastes like seawater.

Cook the shrimp just until they are fully pink then drain and chill them before proceeding with the recipe.

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Shared by Donald Link, Chef/Partner Chemin á la Le Mer, Four Season Hotel, New Orleans

Serves 6 to 8 as a salad course, 2 to 4 as an entrée salad For the dressing: zest and juice (about two tablespoons) of one lime 1 tablespoon finely diced serrano chilies 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil For the salad: 1 pound jumbo lump Gulf crabmeat, picked over to remove shells and cartilage (take extreme care not to break up those precious lumps) 1 thinly sliced jalapeño, seeds removed and discarded 2 quarts romaine lettuce (about one large head), chopped into one-inch pieces 1 cup torn mint leaves Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine lime zest and juice, chilies, ginger, vinegar, and olive oil. Whisk and set aside.

Assemble the salad: In a medium bowl, combine the crabmeat, jalapeño, and mint, use a rubber spatula to gently fold everything together, taking extreme care not to break up the lumps of crabmeat. Drizzle 1/2 cup of dressing over the salad and use the spatula to gently combine. Divide the salad among chilled shallow salad bowls. Drizzle each with a teaspoon or two of the dressing. Serve at once.

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DINING GUIDE The Dining Guide is comprised of restaurants recently reviewed and visited by New Orleans Magazine.

The list will change regularly to provide information on others that are also worth noting and acknowledging.

Please check restaurant websites for up-to-date hours and locations. If you feel that a restaurant has been misplaced, please email Editor Ashley McLellan at Ashley@MyNewOrleans.com. $ = AVERAGE ENTRÉE PRICE

$ = $5-10

$$ = $11-15

$$$ = $16-20

$$$$ = $21-25

$$$$$ = $25 & UP RUBY SLIPPER

AMERICAN

Acorn City Park, $ AcornNola.com

Zea’s Rotisserie and Grill Multiple Locations, $$$ ZeaRestaurants.com

Port of Call French Quarter, $$ PortOfCallNola.com

ASIAN FUSION/PAN ASIAN

The Company Burger Uptown, $ TheCompanyBurger.com

ITALIAN

Arnaud’s Remoulade French Quarter, $$ Remoulade.com

Audubon Clubhouse Uptown, $$ AudubonInstitute.org

Blue Giant Lower Garden District, $$ BlueGiantNOLA.com

Boulevard American Bistro Multiple Locations, $$$ BoulevardBistro.com

Hoshun Restaurant Uptown, $$ HoshunRestaurant.com

Broussard’s French Quarter, $$$$ Broussards.com

Caffe! Caffe!

Metairie, $ CaffeCaffe.com

Little Tokyo Multiple Locations, $$ LittleTokyoNola.com

Café Degas Faubourg St. John, $$ CafeDegas.com

Café NOMA City Park, $ CafeNoma.com

Lotus Bistro Lakeview, $$ LotusBistroNOLA.com

Coquette Uptown, $$$ CoquetteNola.com

Camellia Grill Riverbend, $ 309-2679

Magasin Uptown, $ MagasinCafe.com

Justine French Quarter, $$$ JustineNola.com

District Donuts Sliders Brew Multiple Locations, $ DonutsAndSliders.com

MoPho Mid-City, $$$ MoPhoNola.com

La Crêpe Nanou Uptown, $$$ LaCrepeNanou.com

Five Happiness Mid-City, $$ FiveHappiness.com

Rock-N-Sake Multiple Locations, $$$ RockNSake.com

La Petite Grocery Uptown, $$$ LaPetiteGrocery.com

Martin Wine Cellar Multiple Locations, $ MartinWineCellar.com

Union Ramen Bar Lower Garden District, $$ UnionRamen.com

Lilette Uptown, $$$$$ LiletteRestaurant.com

New Orleans Social House CBD/Warehouse District, $$ NOSocialHouse.com

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Breads on Oak Carrollton, $ BreadsOnOak.com.

Bouligny Tavern Uptown, $$ BoulignyTavern.com

Café du Monde Multiple Locations, $ CafeDuMonde.com

Cane & Table French Quarter, $$ CaneAndTableNola.com

CC’s Coffee House Multiple Locations, $ CCsCoffee.com

Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar and Bistro French Quarter, $$$ OrleansGrapevine.com

Restaurant R’evolution French Quarter, $$$$$ RevolutionNola.com

Patrick’s Bar Vin French Quarter, $$ PatricksBarVin.com

Tommy’s Cuisine CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ TommysNewOrleans.com

Parkway Bakery and Tavern Mid-City, $ ParkwayPoorBoys.com Restaurant August CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ RestaurantAugust.com Rib Room French Quarter, $$$ RibRoomNewOrleans.com

Gracious Bakery + Café Multiple Locations, $ GraciousBakery.com

The Grill Room CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ GrillRoomNewOrleans.com

Ruby Slipper Café Multiple Locations, $$ TheRubySlipperCafe.net

The Pelican Club French Quarter, $$$$$ PelicanClub.com Ye Olde College Inn Carrollton, $$$ CollegeInn1933.com

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Bayou Burger French Quarter, $$ 5SportsBarNewOrleans.com

FRENCH

Sylvain French Quarter, $$$ SylvainNOLA.com The Delachaise Uptown, $$ TheDelaichaise.com

Chartres House French Quarter, $$$ ChartresHouse.com Domenica CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ DomenicaRestaurant.com Gianna Restaurant CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ GiannaRestaurant.com Irene’s Cuisine French Quarter, $$$$ IrenesNola.com Josephine Estelle CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ JosephineEstelle.com Liuzza’s Mid-City, $$ Liuzzas.com

Back when the future of post-Katrina New Orleans was still uncertain, a little brunch spot opened up in a former corner store in Mid-City.

Since then, The Ruby Slipper has proven to be a runaway success story, with eleven locations now spread throughout the Gulf Coast region. It’s not hard to see why – with a compelling menu that is grounded in the flavors of New Orleans, The Ruby Slipper offers favorites with a twist like BBQ shrimp and grits and Bananas Foster pain perdu. A robust collection of cocktails as well as a kids’ menu round out the appeal.

Muriel’s Jackson Square French Quarter, $$$$ Muriels.com Napoleon House French Quarter, $ NapoleonHouse.com Pascal’s Manale Uptown, $$$$ PascalsManale.com Red Gravy Uptown, $$ RedGravy.com

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine Multiple Locations, $$$ VicentsItalianCuisine.com LOUISIANA FARE

Acme Oyster House Multiple Locations, $$ AcmeOyster.com

PARKWAY BAKERY

Back in 1911 a German baker opened Parkway Bakery at the foot of Bayou St John. In the years since, it has evolved into one of New Orleans’ most iconic restaurants, with a colorful, convoluted history that reads as a microcosm of the city itself. Its roast beef po-boy is considered a gold standard by which others are judged and other options – like the “Deep Fried Creole BBQ Shrimp” – might possibly change your life. No wonder it has fed presidents and heads of state as well as making a notable appearance on The Simpson’s famed montage of New Orleans cuisine.

Antoine’s French Quarter, $$$$$ Antoines.com

Gautreau’s Uptown, $$$$$ GautreausRestaurant.com

The Bombay Club French Quarter, $$$$ TheBombayClub.com

Arnaud’s French Quarter, $$$$$ ArnaudsRestaurant.com

Herbsaint CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ Herbsaint.com

Toups’ Meatery Mid-City, $$$ ToupsMeatery.com

Austin’s Metairie, $$$ AustinsNo.com Boucherie Carrollton, $$ Boucherie-Nola.com Brennan’s French Quarter, $$$$ BrennansNewOrleans.com Brigtsen’s Riverbend, $$$$$ Brigtsens.com Café Reconcile Central City, $$ CafeReconcile.org Casamento’s Uptown, $$ CasamentosRestaurant.com Clancy’s Uptown, $$$ ClancysNewOrleans.com Cochon CBD/Warehouse District, $$ CochonRestaurant.com Copeland’s Multiple Locations, $$ CopelandsofNewOrleans.com Commander’s Palace Garden District, $$$$ CommandersPalace.com Court of Two Sisters French Quarter, $$$$$ CourtOfTwoSisters.com

House of Blues French Quarter, $$ HouseOfBlues.com/ NewOrleans Jack Rose Garden District, $$$$ JackRoseRestaurant.com Katie’s Restaurant and Bar Mid-City, $$ KatiesInMidCity.com Mandina’s Mid-City, $$ MandinasRestaurant.com Mother’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$ MothersRestaurant.net Mr. B’s Bistro French Quarter, $$$$ MrBsBistro.com Mulate’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$ Mulates.com NOLA French Quarter, $$$$$ EmerilsRestaurants.com/NolaRestaurant Palace Café CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ PalaceCafe.com Ralph’s On The Park Mid-City, $$$ RalphsOnThePark.com

Crabby Jack’s Metairie, $ CrabbyJacksNola.com

Richard Fiske’s Martini Bar & Restaurant French Quarter, $$$ RichardFiskes.com

Criollo French Quarter, $$$ CriolloNola.com

Royal House French Quarter, $$$ RoyalHouseRestaurant.com

Dooky Chase Restaurant Treme, $$ DookyChaseRestaurant.com

St. Roch Market Upper 9th Ward, $$ StRochMarket.com

Drago’s Multiple Locations, $$$$ DragosRestaurant.com

SoBou French Quarter, $$ SoBouNola.com Tableau French Quarter, $$$ TableauFrenchQuarter.com

Emeril’s CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ EmerilsRestaurants.com Galatoire’s French Quarter, $$$$$ Galatoires.com

The Bistreaux French Quarter, $$ MaisonDupuy.com/dining

Tujague’s French Quarter, $$$$$ TujaguesRestaurant.com PIZZA

Pizza Delicious Bywater, $ PizzaDelicious.com Reginelli’s Pizzeria Multiple Locations, $$ Reginellis.com Theo’s Pizza Multiple Locations, $$ TheosPizza.com Pizza Domenica Multiple Locations, $$ PizzaDomenica.com SEAFOOD

Borgne CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ BorgneRestaurant.com Briquette CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ Briquette-Nola.com Deanie’s Seafood Multiple Locations,$$$ Deanies.com Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House French Quarter, $$$$ BourbonHouse.com Don’s Seafood Metairie, $$$ DonsSeafoodOnline.com Grand Isle Restaurant CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ GrandIsleRestaurant.com GW Fins French Quarter, $$$$$ GWFins.com Kingfish French Quarter, $$$ KingfishNewOrleans.com Le Bayou French Quarter, $$$ LeBayouRestaurant.com Mr. Ed’s Seafood and Italian Restaurant Metairie, $$ AustinsNo.com

Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House Multiple Locations, $$$ MrEdsRestaurants.com/ oyster-bar New Orleans Creole Cookery French Quarter, $$$ NewOrleansCreoleCookery. com Oceana Grill French Quarter, $$ OceanaGrill.com Pêche CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ PecheRestaurant.com.

Pier 424 French Quarter, $$$ Pier424SeafoodMarket.com Red Fish Grill French Quarter, $$$ RedFishGrill.com SPECIALTY FOODS

Antoine’s Annex French Quarter, $$$ Antoines.com/AntoinesAnnex STEAKHOUSE

Crescent City Steaks Mid-City, $$$$ CrescentCitySteaks.com Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse French Quarter, $$$$ DickieBrennansSteakhouse. com

WORLD

1000 Figs Faubourg St. John, $$ 1000Figs.com Barracuda Uptown, $ EatBarracuda.com Bayona French Quarter, $$$$$ Bayona.com Bywater Brew Pub Bywater, $$$ BywaterBrewPub.com Compére Lapin CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$$ CompereLapin.com El Gato Negro Multiple Locations, $$ ElGatoNegroNola.com Lucy’s CBD/Warehouse District, $ LucysRetiredSurfers.com Lüke CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ LukeNewOrleans.com Mona’s Café Mid-City, $ MonasCafeAndDeli.com Patois Uptown,$$$ PatoisNola.com Saba Uptown, $$$ EatWithSaba.com

Doris Metropolitan French Quarter, $$$$ DorisMetropolitan.com

Saffron NOLA Uptown, $$$ SaffronNOLA.com

Galatoire’s 33 Bar & Steak French Quarter, $$$ Galatoires33BarAndSteak. com

Seaworthy CBD/Warehouse District, $$$$ SeaworthyNola.com

La Boca CBD/Warehouse District, $$$ LaBocaSteaks.com

Shaya Uptown, $$$ ShayaRestaurant.com

Mr. John’s Steakhouse Uptown, $$$ MrJohnsSteakhouse.com Ruth’s Chris Steak House Multiple Locations, $$$$$ RuthsChris.com The Steakhouse at Harrah’s CBD/WarehouseDistrict, $$$$$ HarrahsNewOrleans.com

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Briquette

Compére Lapin

Briquette-Nola.com 701 South Peters St, New Orleans 504-302-7496

Comperelapin.com 535 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans 504-599-2119

Briquette is proud to showcase contemporary and coastal dishes like Snapper Pontchartrain, Louisiana Redfish on the Half Shell, and Prime 14oz.

Ribeye. Happy Hour Daily from 3-6pm.

Book now for Mother’s Day Brunch! Open Jazz Fest Sundays!

Captained by Chef Nina Compton, Compére Lapin boasts Caribbean, New Orleans, and European influenced dishes playing the power of simplicity.

Located within The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, the eatery lies in the heart of the Warehouse District.

Justine

JustineNola.com 225 Chartres St, New Orleans 504-218-8533 Justine is a Parisian-style brasserie by husband-and-wife team Justin and Mia Devillier. Combining the sophistication of a brasserie with the playfulness of the French Quarter, Justine honors the technique and simplicity of French classics in a bustling, multi-roomed restaurant with vibrant decor and grand presentation.

New Orleans Creole Cookery NewOrleansCreoleCookery.com 508 Toulouse St, New Orleans 504-524-9632

Enjoy Oyster Happy Hour Daily from 3-6pm in our beautiful French Quarter courtyard. Brunch served Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm offering Bloody Mary’s and Shrimp & Grits.

Dickie Brennan’s Tableau Tableaufrenchquarter.com 616 St. Peter St, New Orleans 504-934-3463

For one of the best views in the French Quarter, enjoy brunch on our balcony overlooking Jackson Square, or dine in our lush courtyard adjacent to historic Le Petit Theatre. Tableau showcases regional ingredients, Louisiana seafood, and classic Creole dishes with a contemporary edge.

Tableau is also the premier spot to plan a New Orleans wedding!

Red Gravy Café

RedGravyCafe.com 4206 Magazine St, New Orleans 504-561-8844 Join us Sunday, May 8th for Mother’s Day Brunch, from 11am- 2pm. Treat your mom to a delicious meal! Live Jazz music and a lovely patio to accompany great company.

Call to make your reservation or book a table through Open Table.

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Saffron NOLA

SaffronNola.com 4128 Magazine St, New Orleans 504-323-2626 Saffron NOLA, a swanky Indian restaurant by the lauded Vilkhu family.

Intertwining Indian tradition with New Orleans soul on a modern stage. The Vilkhus pay tribute to where they come from while also honoring where they live, New Orleans. Saffron is one-of-a-kind experience on Magazine Street.

Tito’s Ceviche & Pisco

Titoscevichepisco.com 5015 Magazine St, New Orleans 504-267-7612 Tito’s is an intimate Peruvian Restaurant in Uptown New Orleans with premier handcrafted cocktails such as pisco sour, sangria and chilcano, heart healthy Peruvian wines, a variety of melt in your mouth ceviches, grilled octopus, tiraditos (sashimi), savory meats, and seafood.

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2. The Shop at the Collection Hnoc.org 520 Royal St., New Orleans 504-523-4662 Small sterling silver magnolia necklace $75.

3. NOLA BOARDS Nolaboards.com 4228 Magazine St., New Orleans 504-256-0030 Indigo Oyster Jewelry Dish $40. *Selection of designs available.

4. Indigo Boutique Shopindigoboutique.com 605 Metairie Road, Suite C, Metairie 1795 Martin Luther King Blvd, Suite B, Houma 504-635-7874 Al fresco scented candles and home scents in collectible cocktail ware. Salute by Sempre Beve soy-based candles and natural lotions.

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5. BLEU, a Blowdry Bar BleuaBlowDryBar.com 701 Metairie Rd #112, Metairie 504-309-5999 Gift the lady in your life what she really wants this Mother’s Day. BLEU giftcards never expire and are good towards services, products and even gratuity.

6. Sazerac House Museum Sazerachouse.com 101 Magazine Street, New Orleans 504-910-0100 Cocktail Garnishes Travel Pouch, $15.

Zip up travel pouch for storing all of your essentials featuring illustrations of cocktail garnishes by Kate Lacour.

7. AURALUZ Shopauraluz.com 4408 Shores Drive, Metairie 504-888-3313 LAMPE BERGER...the perfect Mother's Day gift!

It's both decorative and functional. Made in France for over 120 years, each Lampe Berger cleanses, purifies and fragrances the air with over 50 fragrances to choose from. Improve the air you're living in by getting rid of those kitchen, pet and household odors.

Available at AURALUZ and shopauraluz.com.

8. Lakeside Shopping Center LakesideShopping.com 3301 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie 504-835-8000 Style is in bloom at Lakeside this Mother’s Day. Visit Mignon Faget at Lakeside Shopping Center to purchase the Jasmine Flower Chain Necklace. Available in-store or for curbside pick-up.

9. PERLIS Clothing Perlis.com 6070 Magazine Street, New Orleans 1281 N Causeway Blvd, Mandeville 8366 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge 800-725-6070 Give your Mom a relaxing spa-like pampering experience with the Spongelle infused body wash buffer. Cleanses, exfoliates, massages and hydrates the skin with a scented lather and endures for 14+ uses.

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ith weather warming, the school year ending, and Memorial Day on the horizon, there’s no better time to plan a summer getaway. While far-flung, tropical destinations come with a hefty price tag and full days of travel, these vacation spots are just far enough to feel you’re escaping the mundane without the headache. Cultural spots, sprawling beaches, casino resorts, and lakeside retreats are scattered across America’s south waiting for summer guests to arrive. Browse these travel destinations, book your stay ahead of the summer rush, and get ready to dig out your beach towels and load up the car for some summer fun.

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Activate your imagination at Art Month Walton, an initiative of the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA). Art Month Walton is a collaboration of visual, performing and literary arts events presented in diverse formats and various venues throughout Walton County, located along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. Spanning the month of May, 2022 Art Month Walton presents events and programs including Under the Sea, a fundraiser for the nation’s first Underwater Museum of Art, the 34th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival, Digital Graffiti Festival in Alys Beach, Longleaf Writers Conference, an online Art & More Auction benefiting the CAA, Music on Main in DeFuniak Springs, performances by the Emerald Coast Theatre Company, Gallery events, and more.Discover more details at culturalartsalliance.com.

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Scarlet and E.I.P. members of the Pearl Rewards loyalty program have access to the VIP Lounge, which offers three unique upscale experiences. Sip a deliciously curated cocktail at the gravity-defying, full-service bar and tantalize your taste buds with delectable light fare cuisine and scrumptious desserts in the dining area. E.I.P. guests can take a break from the action in the plush Parlor.

Gulf Coast players can book the ultimate staycation at the Scarlet Pearl’s 300-room modern hotel. With breathtaking design, superior service, and bathrooms that feel more like a spa, they have taken the definition of luxury into the clouds.

Book your next stay at ScarletPearlCasino.com or call 888-BOOK-SPC. St. Joseph Plantation & Felicity Plantation Visit two homes on one property that have remained a thriving sugarcane farm for over 135 years. Learn about the sugarcane industry and its regional significance at St Joseph and Felicity Plantations. Learn about H. H. Richardson of the Priestly family, who was born at St. Joseph and became one of America’s most important 19th century architects. Explore the story of Valcour Aime, known as “The Louis XIV of Louisiana,” and his two daughters, Felicite and Josephine, to whom he gave St. Joseph Plantation and neighboring Felicity Plantation. Discover the stories of the enslaved that lived here and the work they did. Additionally, see where scenes from All The King’s Men, Skeleton Key, 12 Years a Slave, Underground, Queen Sugar, the remake of Roots, and four-time Oscar nominee Mudbound were filmed.

Explore St. Joseph Plantation, and Felicity Plantation (by phone appointment only). Visit stjosephplantation.com, or call 225-265-4078.

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Visit Vicksburg In Vicksburg, Mississippi, you’ll find Southern hospitality in its most authentic form. A city that harbors U.S. history at some of its most poignant turns, Vicksburg features art at its most creative angles, food at its finest flavors, and outdoor adventure at its most thrilling turns. Vicksburg is a place bursting at the seams with local culture, character, art, entertainment and outdoor adventure.With sweeping views of the Mississippi River, Vicksburg perfectly blends Southern culture and heritage with exciting modern-day attractions. From four world-class casinos and upscale shopping, dining, and spas to some of the most fascinating historic sites, architecture, and homes in the nation, Vicksburg offers an authentic Southern experience you don’t want to miss.Just relax—it all runs on river time in Vicksburg.

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MAY 2022 A Special Section of New Orleans Magazine WYES-TV/Channel 12 PROGRAM & EVENTS GUIDE

Tune in to the 33rd annual broadcast of America’s national night of remembrance to the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families and all those who have given their lives for our country.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Capital Concerts

Sunday, May 29 at 7pm & 8:30pm

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WYES-TV’s broadcast streams simultaneously at wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS apps.

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MASTERPIECE “Ridley Road” Sundays, May 1 – 22 at 8pm A stellar cast brings the turmoil of Sixties London to life in a spellbinding miniseries inspired by true events on MASTERPIECE. Based on Jo Bloom’s acclaimed novel and airing in four parts, “Ridley Road” stars newcomer Agnes O’Casey as Vivien Epstein, a young Jewish hairdresser who fits right into London’s mod scene, while secretly infiltrating the British neo-Nazi hierarchy on behalf of Jewish antifascists.

GREAT PERFORMANCES returns with its fifth annual “Broadway’s Best” lineup, premiering Fridays, May 13-27 at 9pm.

The spring lineup raises the curtain with the West End revival of Cole Porter’s classic musical “Anything Goes,” featuring Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Robert Lindsay; “Merry Wives,” recorded live from The Delacorte Theater marking the return of The Public Theater’s beloved Free Shakespeare in the Park following the COVID-19 shutdown; and “Keeping Company with Sondheim,” a documentary spotlighting the current acclaimed Broadway revival and legacy of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical “Company,” featuring new interviews with Sondheim, Tony and Grammy winner Katrina Lenk, twotime Tony and two-time Grammy winner Patti LuPone and more. We’ve even added an old favorite,“42nd Street,” to this exciting Broadway lineup!

GREAT PERFORMANCES “42nd Street” Friday, May 6 at 9pm

GREAT PERFORMANCES “Anything Goes” Friday, May 13 at 9pm

GREAT PERFORMANCES “Merry Wives” Friday, May 20 at 9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES “Keeping Company with Sondheim” Friday, May 27 at 9pm

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WEEKDAYS ON

7pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 11 (Pt. 7/8) An unforeseen event in Poplar means that Nonnatus House suffers its biggest threat yet.

PREMIERE

8:30AM DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD Produced by The Fred Rogers Company, the Emmy-nominated program teaches preschoolers practical strategies and skills necessary for growing and learning.

5:00AM XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM 5:30AM ARTHUR 6:00AM MOLLY OF DENALI 6:30AM WILD KRATTS 7:00AM HERO ELEMENTARY 7:30AM ALMA’S WAY 8:00AM CURIOUS GEORGE 8:30AM DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD 9:00AM DONKEY HODIE 9:30AM ELINOR WONDERS WHY 10:00AM SESAME STREET 10:30AM PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC 11:00AM DINOSAUR TRAIN

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11:30AM CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG NOON SESAME STREET 12:30PM DONKEY HODIE 1:00PM DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD 1:30PM LET’S GO LUNA! 2:00PM NATURE CAT 2:30PM WILD KRATTS 3:00PM ALMA’S WAY

8pm MASTERPIECE “Ridley Road” (Pt. 1/4) It’s summer 1962 and London is swinging with new music, hip fashions and an irresistible hedonistic spirit. It’s also seething with antisemitic violence incited by homegrown neo-Nazis. MASTERPIECE presents a riveting four-part drama set in this colorful but tumultuous time on Ridley Road, based on Jo Bloom’s acclaimed novel. Inspired by true events, Ridley Road stars newcomer Agnes O’Casey as Vivien Epstein, a young Jewish hairdresser who fits right into London’s mod scene, while secretly infiltrating the British neoNazi hierarchy on behalf of Jewish antifascists, Rory Kinnear as Colin Jordan, the real-life leader of Britain’s post-World War II Nazi movement and Tom Varey as Jack, Vivien’s true love.

9pm MY GRANDPARENTS’ WAR “Helena Bonham Carter” (Pt. 1/4) Follow actress Helena Bonham Carter as she explores the heroism of her grandparents during WWII. 10pm LUNA AND SOPHIE “A Subservient Ghost” (Pt. 2/6) Early in the morning, a jogger finds a young woman hanged in the park. Was it suicide?

8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “St. Louis” (Hour 2/3)

9pm DEACON JOHN’S JUMP BLUES Filmed at the historic Orpheum Theater, local music legend Deacon John leads performances by New Orleans music icons Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Henry Butler, Wardell Quezergue, Herlin Riley, Teedy Boutte, Davell Crawford, and many other NOLA stalwarts.

10pm INDEPENDENT LENS “Try Harder!”

At Lowell High School, San Francisco’s academic pressure cooker, the kids are stressed out. With a majority Asian American student body, highachieving seniors share their dreams and anxieties about getting into a top university. But is college worth the grind?

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

3 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Reporting on the Reporters”

11pm SEASIDE HOTEL, SEASON 3 “The Cards on the Table” (Pt. 6/7)

8pm AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “Flood in the Desert” Explore the 1928 Los Angeles dam collapse, a colossal and deadly engineering failure.

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9pm FRONTLINE “The Power of Big Oil” (Part 3/3)

5:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

3:30PM XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM 4:00PM ODD SQUAD

5:30PM READY JET GO! 6:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR

7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Grounds for Sculpture” (Hour 1/3) A German Hanukkah menorah; a 1946 David Burliuk oil painting; a 1988 Ai Weiwei “One Man Shoe” sculpture.

10pm EYES ON THE PRIZE, SEASON 1 “Mississippi?: Is This America?"

(1963-1964) (PT. 5/6) 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

4 WEDNESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR Correspondents report on important news events of the day.

Their daily reports are also available online and on radio.

8pm NOVA “Hindenburg: The New Evidence” Eighty years after the world’s largest airship ignited in a giant fireball, newly discovered footage sparks a reinvestigation of what exactly caused the Hindenburg disaster. Originally aired 2021.

9pm SECRETS OF THE DEAD “Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws” 10pm NATURE “My Garden of a Thousand Bees” 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

5 THURSDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm STEPPIN’ OUT 7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 8pm SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (Pt. 3/3) 9pm PERSUASION An unmarried woman encounters her former love after he returns from battle.

7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN 8pm WASHINGTON WEEK

8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE looks at the past week’s market and brings local and national investment professionals to you. Have a question for André? Email andre@wallstreetwrapup.info. Pictured: Host André Laborde with guest William Lee Ph.D. 9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES “42nd Street” Young Peggy Sawyer (Clare Halse) is fresh off the bus from small-town America and just another face in the chorus line on Broadway’s newest show. But when the leading lady gets injured, Peggy just might have the shot at the top she’s always dreamed of. Enjoy iconic songs “42nd Street,” “We’re In the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off To Buffalo,” “I Only Have Eyes For You” and many more. Originally aired in 2019.

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

7 SATURDAY 6pm LAWRENCE WELK: MOTHER’S DAY

10:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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7pm GOING BACK TO NEW ORLEANS: THE DEACON JOHN FILM 8:30pm IRMA: MY LIFE IN MUSIC

10pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Allen Toussaint: New Orleans Legend” It is one of the most-requested episodes in the ACL archive: a vintage hour with the late New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint, performing iconic gems from across his over half-century career. Originally broadcast in 2010, the installment remains one of the most enduring, entertaining hours in ACL’s history. Photo Credit: Scott Newton 11pm LOVE LETTERS: SAMANTHA FISH LIVE FROM NEW ORLEANS 11:30pm MYSTERY OF THE PURPLE ROSE: THE SAGA OF CREOLE JAZZ

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7pm NATURE “My Garden of a Thousand Bees” Wildlife cameraman Martin Dohrn films more than 60 species of bees in all shapes and sizes in Bristol, England, during the COVID-19 2020 lockdown.

7pm INFORMED SOURCES

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SEASON FINALE 7pm CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 11 (Pt. 8/8) The aftermath of a tragic incident in the heart of Poplar ripples through the community. As Nonnatus House faces its darkest day, the team must overcome personal anguish to help the injured. Pictured: Nurse Nancy Corrigan (Megan Cusack) Photo Credit: Courtesy of Neal Street Productions 8pm MASTERPIECE “Ridley Road” (Pt. 2/4) Now undercover, Vivien strives to convince neo-Nazi leader Colin Jordan that she is on his side. Her spying turns up an alarming development.

9pm MY GRANDPARENTS’ WAR “Mark Rylance” (Pt. 2/4) Explore the story of actor Mark Rylance’s grandfather, a prisoner of war in Hong Kong.

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11pm SEASIDE HOTEL, SEASON 3 “Footprints from the Sea” (Pt. 7/7) Mrs. Andersen has been ill and is staying with Fie’s father, who is sure she will feel better if she gets told the great secret.

9 MONDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Colonial Williamsburg” (Hour 1/3)

1:30PM SIMPLY MING From filleting a fish to sharing the technique for cooking veggies kids will love, Chef Ming and his guests use their culinary tricks to bring you delicious recipes.

5:00AM MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD 5:30AM ARTHUR 6:00AM MOLLY OF DENALI 6:30AM WILD KRATTS 7:00AM P. ALLEN SMITH'S GARDEN HOME

8:30AM THIS OLD HOUSE 9:00AM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 9:30AM KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “St. Louis” (Hour 3/3)

8pm AMERICAN MASTERS “Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha” Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku.

He shattered swimming records and globalized surfing while overcoming racism in a lifetime of personal challenges.

9:30pm BEYOND THE CANVAS “Art, All Around Us” 10pm EYES ON THE PRIZE, SEASON 1 “Bridge to Freedom” (1965) (PT. 6/6) 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

11 WEDNESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm NATURE “The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention”

11:00AM LIDIA’S KITCHEN 11:30AM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED NOON COOK’S COUNTRY 12:30PM CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET

1:00PM 7:30AM WOODSMITH SHOP PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE 8:00AM 1:30PM AMERICAN SIMPLY MING WOODSHOP 2:00PM STEVEN RAICHLEN'S PROJECT FIRE 2:30PM TASTEMAKERS

9pm LOST RESTAURANTS OF NEW ORLEANS Enjoy a glimpse into the history of New Orleans’ famous and culturally diverse culinary scene.

Restaurants highlighted are Maylie’s, T. Pittari’s, Corinne Dunbar’s, Wise’s Cafeteria, Bali Hai (pictured), Chez Helene and more.

10pm INDEPENDENT LENS “When Claude Got Shot” follows Claude Motley, who returns to his hometown for a high school reunion only to be a victim of gun violence.

11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

3:00PM NATURE

4:00PM 10AM LOCAL KITCHEN QUEENS: PROGRAMMING NEW ORLEANS 5:00PM 10:30AM ANTIQUES KITCHEN QUEENS: ROADSHOW NEW ORLEANS

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10pm LUNA AND SOPHIE “Belly Up” (Pt. 3/6) One morning, fish farmer Stefan Malchow looks at his fish pond in shock. Every single trout is dead. A few moments later, so is he.

10 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “No Laughing Matter”

8pm NOVA “Dinosaur Apocalypse: The New Evidence” (Pt. 1/2) Sir David Attenborough tells the dramatic story of a dig site in North Dakota, where scientists uncover fossils they think date to the day an asteroid struck Earth and wiped out the dinosaurs.

But can the remains be linked to that impact event?

9pm NOVA “Dinosaur Apocalypse: The Last Day” (Pt. 2/2) Sir David Attenborough explores fossils from a North Dakota dig site that could reveal a dramatic new picture of how dinosaurs and other creatures of the Cretaceous died when a giant asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago.

10pm NATURE “The Egg: Life’s Perfect Invention” 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

12 THURSDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm STEPPIN’ OUT 7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

10pm THE STORY OF QUEEN VICTORIA (Pt. 1/3) reveals a highly complex individual and gives an exciting fresh perspective on Queen Victoria’s remarkable achievements and dramatic life by using her diaries, journals, letters and archived treasures. Narrated by Miriam Margolyes (“Call The Midwife,” “Blackadder”).

14 SATURDAY 6pm LAWRENCE WELK: SALUTE TO THE ARMED FORCES 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “No Laughing Matter” 8pm THE WAR “A Deadly Calling” (Pt. 3/7) The seven-part series recounts personal experiences of troops that moved through the war in the Pacific, African and European theaters, and focuses on the effect of the war on them, their families and their communities. Premiered in 2007.

10pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “The Best of Spoon”

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

8pm WASHINGTON WEEK 8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE

10pm LUNA AND SOPHIE “Foul Play” (Pt. 4/6) 11pm COBRA (Pt. 1/6) Follow the British Prime Minister and his Cabinet Office Briefing Room A (COBRA) committee, comprised of leading contingency planners and senior politicians, as they navigate the difficulties in overcoming a major national crisis.

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Colonial Williamsburg” (Hour 2/3)

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

9pm MY GRANDPARENTS’ WAR “Kristin Scott Thomas” (Pt. 3/4) Actress Kristin Scott Thomas pieces together a lost chapter of her family history, learning how her grandfather, a Royal Navy officer, saved thousands at Dunkirk and survived some of World War II’s most devastating battles.

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7pm INFORMED SOURCES

8pm MASTERPIECE “Ridley Road” (Pt. 3/4) Vivien’s link to Jordan is complicated by the arrival of his wife. The police rebuff warnings from the 62 Group, who must act on their own.

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8pm PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (Pt. 1-2/6) Enjoy Andrew Davies’ multi-award winning adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic Regency romance. Starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle.

11:30pm STEPPIN’ OUT

11pm GENESIS: THE LAST DOMINO? Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford prepare for a return to the stage after a 14-year absence. Viewers learn what it takes to prepare a major rock show despite the complications of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Portland” (Hour 1/3)

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10pm INDEPENDENT LENS “Scenes from the Glittering World” Three Indigenous students experience the highs and lows of adolescence while attending one of the most remote high schools in the United States.

HIGHLIGHT

9pm THE UPTOWN THAT WAS Look back at the history of Tulane Stadium, Dryades Street shopping, Valencia, a popular recreation center for some Uptown teenagers and much more.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES “Anything Goes” Enjoy this London production of Cole Porter’s classic musical led by Tony winner Sutton Foster who reprises her Tony-winning role as Reno Sweeney directed by Kathleen Marshall with favorite songs like “I Get A Kick Out of You” and “You’re the Top.” Photo Credit: Courtesy of Tristram Kenton

7pm LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES “Princes in the Tower” Lucy Worsley reinvestigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues. In this episode, come along as Lucy uncovers what really happened to the Princes in the Tower. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Mike Robinson © BBC Studios 2021

17 TUESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Freedom Tales”

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SUNDAYS ON

9:00AM FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and voices from across the ideological spectrum.

5:00am MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD

9:30am INFORMED SOURCES

5:30am ARTHUR

10:00am VARIOUS PROGRAMMING

6:00am MOLLY OF DENALI 6:30am WILD KRATTS 7:00am HERO ELEMENTARY 7:30am ALMA'S WAY 8:00am WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE 8:30am LOUISIANA THE STATE WE’RE IN 9:00am FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

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11:00am KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA

8pm LIONEL RICHIE: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG With more than 125 million albums sold worldwide, an Oscar®, a Golden Globe®, four Grammy Awards®*, the distinction of MusiCares Person of the Year in 2016, and Kennedy Center Honoree in 2017 and many more accolades—music icon Lionel Richie will receive the 2022 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at an all-star tribute in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Joe Shymanski/Sora Devore 9pm AMERICAN MASTERS “Tyrus Wong” Until his death at the age of 106, Tyrus Wong was America’s oldest living Chinese American artist and one of the last remaining artists from the golden age of Disney animation. Learn about his impact on American art and popular culture.

10:30pm EYES ON THE PRIZE, SEASON 2 “The Time Has Come” (1964-1966) (PT. 1/8) After a decade-long cry for justice, a new sound is heard in the civil rights movement: the insistent call for power. “BlackPower!” replaces “Freedom Now!” as the fabric of the traditional movement changes 11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

9pm COLOMBIA—WILD AND FREE “Two Rivers” (Pt. 1/2) Explore the eastern region of Colombia, a land defined by the powerful Orinoco and Amazon rivers.

10pm NATURE “Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas” 11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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7pm STEPPIN’ OUT Host and producer Peggy Scott Laborde welcomes regular guests Poppy Tooker, Alan Smason, plus new roundtable visitors every week to discuss New Orleans restaurants, arts and entertainment.

Missed an episode? Head to WYES’ YouTube channel.

7:30pm BRITISH ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

11:30am KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS

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8pm PRIDE AND PREJUDICE ((Pt. 3-4/6)

NOON RICK STEVES’ EUROPE

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

10pm THE STORY OF QUEEN VICTORIA (Pt. 2/3)

12:30PM VARIOUS PROGRAMMING

7pm NATURE “Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas”

1:00pm RICK STEVES' EUROPE

9pm NOVA “Why Ships Crash” When the colossal Ever Given container ship crashed into the bank of the Suez Canal in March 2021, international supply chains ground to a halt. How could such a disaster happen? And can the investigation help prevent future accidents?

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

20 FRIDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm INFORMED SOURCES 7:30pm LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE’RE IN

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8pm WASHINGTON WEEK

6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

8:30pm WALL $TREET WRAP-UP WITH ANDRÉ LABORDE

9pm GREAT PERFORMANCES “Merry Wives” Experience Shakespeare’s comedic masterpiece from the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park set in South Harlem telling the story of the trickster Falstaff and the wily wives who outwit him in a celebration of Black joy, laughter and vitality. Pictured: actors Jacob Ming-Trent and Angela Grovey Photo Credit: Courtesy of Joe Sinnott 11pm STEPPIN’ OUT 11:30pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

21 SATURDAY 6pm LAWRENCE WELK: HOMETOWN BAND 7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Freedom Tales”

8pm MASTERPIECE “Ridley Road” (Pt. 4/4) As Vivien’s deception starts to crumble, she races to secure incriminating evidence against Jordan. Meanwhile, Jack faces mortal danger. Pictured: Agnes O’Casey as Vivien and Rory Kinnear as Colin Jordan Photo Credit: Courtesy of RED Production Company and MASTERPIECE 9pm MY GRANDPARENTS’ WAR “Carey Mulligan” (Pt. 4/4) Carey Mulligan learns how her grandfather fought the Japanese in the final months of World War II, and lost his closest friends from a kamikaze attack at sea.

10pm LUNA AND SOPHIE “A Grave Mistake” (Pt. 5/6) 11pm COBRA (Pt. 2/6) Follow the British Prime Minister and his Cabinet Office Briefing Room A (COBRA) committee, comprised of leading contingency planners and senior politicians, as they navigate the difficulties in overcoming a major national crisis.

23 MONDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR

8pm THE WAR “Pride of our Nation” (Pt. 4/7)

7pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Colonial Williamsburg” (Hour 3/3)

10:30pm AUSTIN CITY LIMITS “Jade Bird/ Dayglow”

8pm ANTIQUES ROADSHOW “Portland” (Hour 2/3)

11:30pm DAVID HOLT’S STATE OF MUSIC

9pm GREEKS IN NEW ORLEANS: 150 YEARS OF HOLY TRINITY highlights the history, milestones and achievements of Holy Trinity Cathedral, the first Greek Orthodox cathedral in the Western Hemisphere.

22 SUNDAY 7pm LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES “Madness of King George” How did George III’s mental illness change Britain? Lucy Worsley uncovers Royal papers and explores how the assassination attempt on his life by a mentally ill subject changed psychiatry forever.

10pm THE MISTY EXPERIMENT: THE SECRET BATTLE FOR THE HO CHI MINH TRAIL The story of a covert reconnaissance U.S. Air Force squadron during the Vietnam War is chronicled.

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

8pm AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “Plague at the Golden Gate” Discover how bubonic plague in 1900 set off fear and anti-Asian sentiment in San Francisco. Pictured: Chinatown, San Francisco, CA. April 1901 Photo Credit: Courtesy of U.S. National Park Service

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7pm FINDING YOUR ROOTS “Breaking the Silences”

10pm EYES ON THE PRIZE, SEASON 2 “Two Societies” (1965-1968) (PT. 2/8) King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference help Chicago’s civil rights leaders in the struggle against segregated housing. The Kerner Commission finds that America is becoming “two societies, one black, one white, separate and unequal.”

11pm AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

25 WEDNESDAY 6pm PBS NEWSHOUR 7pm NATURE “Equus: Story of the Horse” ‘Origins’ (Pt. 1/2) 8pm NOVA “Ice Age Footprints” Thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico’s White Sands National Park capture moments when Ice Age humans crossed paths with enormous ground sloths and mammoths.

What can this new evidence reveal about the peopling of the Americas?

9pm COLOMBIA—WILD AND FREE “The from the Pacific to the Andes” (Pt. 2/2) Journey to Colombia’s Pacific Coast, home to Andean volcanoes and stunning wildlife.

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10pm NATURE “Equus: Story of the Horse” ‘Origins’ (Pt. 1/2)

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Dropping in on Russia

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s the ship docked in St. Petersburg, the cruise director reminded us that Russia was going to be different. To exit the ship, we would have to show the guards not only our cruise ship ID card but our passport.

Routinely I would display my ID with my left hand and then flash the passport with the other. But then one day my mind must have been on something

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else: After flashing the ID, my right hand followed showing…my cup of coffee. I am not sure if any alarms went off at KGB headquarters signifying an alien trying to pass off a false document.

International tension cooled quickly once I awkwardly displayed the passport that was also in the same hand. I smiled, the guard smiled and I walked onto the streets of St. Petersburg while being spared the gulag.

It was along the Neva River that

young Peter (who would one day be known as “The Great”) sailed from the city he would found to other European towns, where he marveled at the architecture. He incorporated those ideas into St. Petersburg, which today looks like the best of European cities with the addition of scattered byzantine towers.

People go about their daily lives playing and working just like anywhere else, but one thought kept reoccurring to me and I took it seriously - “You’re in Russia.”

This was the land responsible for a half-century of Americans living in fear of nuclear war and Nikita Khrushchev pounding his fists and exclaiming, “we will bury you.”

Now we are just worried about having to show our passport.

I stared for a moment at a Russian military jet streaking across the sky. We were in the hands of another authority far from the umbilical cord of Mother U.S.A. There was a local connection nearby... The Hermitage, a series of grand buildings constructed during the reign of Catherine the Great.

Most of it now serves as part of the world›s largest art museum, all of it is lush with history, including the building known as The Winter Palace. It was there that on January 14, 1850 Alexi Alexandrovich was born to Alexander II and Maria Alexandrovana. What was big news at the Winter Palace that day would be trumped 22 years later at Gallier Hall in New Orleans on February 13, 1872 when Alexi (known in America as the Grand Duke Alexis) would be in attendance to add prestige to the first Rex parade.

On the green space near the palace, I saw several small wedding

parties. As is common throughout Europe, the legal wedding takes place in a government office where documents are signed and then there is a small outside gathering.

Our ship was anchored in such a place where we could see across the dock inside an upstairs riverfront apartment building. The bride, dressed in white, was cutting a cake. One guest was pulling drinks out of an ice chest. It was a simple yet festive, feel-good, moment. And then, from down on the street, a work crew suddenly began static fire of a jackhammer tearing into the street. All countries can be united in the belief that there are few uglier sounds than concrete cracking, particularly below a wedding. I could sense that the wedding party was crest-fallen.

May the couple’s life together be smoother.

We were standing on the deck on the afternoon when the ship sailed away heading toward Sweden.

At first, we passed through an industrial area with docks and workboats, and then the land became marshier. There were lots of people ending their day at the waterfront. Some were swimming, a few were grilling, others were just boat watching and perhaps wondering, like Peter, what was beyond the Neva’s downriver bends. In the distance was the St. Petersburg skyline where the occasional byzantine towers stood out like sentinels For the moment Russia seemed like a content place peacefully going about its life, hoping the best for its future, though one could have wondered: What can possibly go wrong?

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