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5K FOR A GREAT CAUSE

Local Theatre New Seasons | Jazz Fest Music Legends

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ON THE COVER

PUBLISHER

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Brian Rushing GENERAL MANAGER

Lacey LeBlanc EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Shell Armstrong

Beach Boys start the summer party

CONTRIBUTORS

John DeSantis Melissa Duet Richard Fischer Casey Gisclair Rachel LeCompte

Still rocking 50 years after their start, The Beach Boys stop at Cypress Bayou Casino.

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Gavin Stevens GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

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HOT TIX & CONCERTS Local performers highlighted

Outdoors

KID’S PAGE Fun games for the younger set

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BAYOU COUNTRY SUPERFEST Chesney, Shelton, Lambert to perform

Arts

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5K RUN TO BENEFIT GIRL Join the fun for Jadyn

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CIRCULATION

Brooke Adams SALES DIRECTORS

Marian Long Deanne Ratliff SALES

Harold Cancienne Jeff Paisley Elizabeth Porche

CHARLOTTE’S COUNTRY KITCHEN Everyone’s at home at Charlotte’s

LE PETIT & SAENGER NEW SEASONS New seasons announced

Did you Know?

ROUGAROU BALL Contestants vie for queen BAYOU CAJUN FEST Live music, food and fun EVENT LISTINGS Check out this month’s events STOMPIN’ ON THE BAYOU Cajun music galore highlights event

Music

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‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’ Play benefits Le Petit Building Fund

MAY BEGINS LOCAL RODEO SPLURGE Tourneys kick off this month

Mariella Brochard Danielle Evans

BEACH BOYS Anniversary tour comes to town MUSIC ARTIST REVIEWS Keep Jazz Fest headliners beating

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MIRACLE WORKER Bayou Playhouse has tie to play THEATRE & DANCE LISTINGS Performances around the region AT THE LIBRARY More than books at local libraries BOOK REVIEWS Good reads coming in May

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Love Heals Loving someone, being loved, and showing physical affection can help wounds heal faster.

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CLAUDET EARNS HONORS FOR COASTAL WORK

ROUGAROU BALL BRINGS OUT THE MONSTER IN US

errebonne Parish President Michel

TClaudet will be honored at the

Tickets are $75. For more information, visit WWW.SLWDC.ORG. on your best swamp chic attire for the third annual Rougarou Ball on May 2, a southern affair that serves as a precursor to October’s Rougarou Festival and supports the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center.

The event, held from 7-11 p.m. at the Courtyard Mariott in Houma, kicks off with swampside cocktails near the hotel’s pool, followed by an auction, food and drinks, including a signature cocktail created with Donner-Peltier Distillery’s flagship Rougarou Rum. The Josh Garrett Band will keep crowds on their feet throughout the evening, entertaining attendees with a jazzy, bluesy sound SLWDC Executive Director Jonathan Foret said fits the event’s atmosphere.

Actress Dee Wallace, best known for her portrayal of the mother in Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.,” will be on hand as the evening’s celebrity guest. Celebrities are chosen based on their ties to the Rougarou theme and Foret said Wallace’s portrayal of a werewolf in 1981 thriller, ‘The Howling,’ as well as her endearing personality, made her an ideal pick.

In addition to attending the ball, celebrity guests are treated to a tour of the wetlands for a first-hand look at the mission of the SLWDC. “We explain to them the challenges that we face here in coastal Louisiana in terms of land loss and they really get it,” Foret said. “When we’re driving out in the boat and explaining the place where we are driving used to be land, it’s really eye-opening for them. Our hope in that is that

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these celebrities then become advocates for our cause in whatever way they can.”

The night will also introduce the 2015 Rougarou Queen, who will serve as a festival ambassador. Five teams will compete, creating costumes relating to a Gris-Gris theme, a voodoo talisman thought to ward off evil spirits. The queen will ride in the festival parade and attend other area festivals to advocate for coastal restoration.

“It’s ‘Project Runway’ meets ‘Face Off,’” Foret said. “Last year, it was breathtaking to see the amount of thought and work that went into the costumes. They were really beautiful works of art representative not only of the theme, but of south Louisiana.”

Money raised from this event will go toward the first phase construction of the Discovery Center, to be built near the Terrebonne Main Library. The facility will serve as a hub for teaching visitors about Louisiana’s disappearing coast.

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Rougarou Ball with the John W. Woodward Award, an honor presented to citizens who make strides in conserving and preserving the wetlands.

Woodward worked in land management for Apache Minerals and became passionate about the precious lands of south Louisiana, working tirelessly to establish the SLWDC. “He pushed for the development of a center where we could teach our students stewardship of the wetlands,” Foret said. “We like to recognize someone who has also contributed to the preservation and restoration of Terrebonne Parish and overwhelmingly, our board has decided that Michel Claudet should receive this award.

“He’s made the parish a wonderful place to live, but more importantly, he has made many efforts in preserving and restoring our coast.”

DID YOU KNOW …

ultiple reference sources citing old

MLouisiana legends maintain that the Loup Garou, Rougaroo, would hunt down and kill Catholics who did not follow Lenten restrictions, and that one could be transformed into such a creature if they broke Lent seven years in a row.

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BAYOU CAJUN FEST PROMISES GOOD FOOD, GOOD TIMES

you like carnival rides, crafts, Cajun food and live music, then you need to be at the Bayou Cajun Fest at the Larose Regional Park & Civic Center over Mother’s Day weekend.

The three-day festival, hosted by the Bayou Civic Club May 9-10, features live music nightly and a special Sunday brunch on Mother’s Day by Chef Randy Cheramie, of the former community favorite restaurant, Randolph’s in Golden Meadow.

The festival also features many traditional Cajun activities – pirogue racing and a potato sack race, wood carvers and, of course, a seafood boil off.

“Just some fun, Cajuny things,” said Jasmine Ayo, executive director of the Bayou Civic Club. “Just some fun things, some historical stuff that may be going away that we want our children growing up knowing about.”

On Sunday, treat mom to her favorites from Randolph’s Restaurant: fried chicken, gumbo, potato salad, dessert and mimosas. Chef Cheramie, who operated the famed family restaurant until 2001 when he took a job as executive director and instructor at the Chef John Folse Culinary

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Institute at Nicholls State University, is the chef du jour.

“I’m looking so forward to just seeing maybe some old customers,” Cheramie said. He said the brunch will be similar to brunches Randolph’s Restaurant used to offer, which would draw nearly 300 people every Sunday before it closed.

Rides are pay-one-price.

For the adults, La Casa is mixing up margaritas and offering a cash bar. There’s also a number of food vendors offering a smorgasbord of Cajun cuisine.

On Saturday morning, philanthropic runners will take to the street to benefit the Autism Society during the Bayou Voice for Autism’s 5K Run/ Walk. A post-race party will follow.

The pirogue race has three divisions: junior, senior and family.

“That’s always fun. You know, you can go bayou-side and kind of watch and see where they have their competition,” Ayo said. “A majority of people normally fall in and then have to be scooped up!”

Of course, no Cajun party would be complete without music, and the Bayou Cajun Fest will have plenty of that.

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FRIDAY, MAY 8

6 to 8 p.m. – Aaron Foret Band 8:30 to 11 p.m. – Drunk Punch Ponies

SATURDAY, MAY 9

2:30 to 5 p.m. – Gary T 5:30 to 8 p.m. – Ruff ‘N Ready 8:30 to 11 p.m. – Clustafunk

SUNDAY, MAY 10

1 to 3 p.m. – Waylon Thibodaux 3:30 to 6 p.m. – Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition

For more information, email Jasmine at JASMINEAYO@BAYOUCIVICCLUB.ORG or visit WWW.BAYOUCIVICCLUB.ORG/ FEATURES/BAYOU-CAJUN-FEST

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Events RAISING FOR RUDY BENEFIT FOR RUDY AUCOIN

RENEGADE SOUTHERN RABBIT CLUB MEMORIAL DAY RABBIT SHOW

DAIQUIRI & COMPANY, LA. HIGHWAY 182 AND U.S. HIGH-

The triple rabbit show runs Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., and Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost per entry is $3. Admission is free; concessions are sold. Buy, sell or trade rabbits.

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 11 A.M.-5 P.M.

WAY 90 IN MORGAN CITY. 985-518-7499 OR 300-3356.

STOMP ‘N’ ON DA BAYOU MUSIC FESTIVAL FRIDAY, MAY 29; 5 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT

Features crafts, music, Cajun cuisine, games and more. Money benefits the Louisiana Lions Camp, a non-profit residential summer camp for children with handicaps.

FRIDAY, MAY 22-SATURDAY, MAY 23

EVERGREEN CAJUN CENTER, 4694 W. MAIN ST., HOUMA.

FREEDOM FEST COMMUNITY EVENT SUNDAY, MAY 24; 8 A.M.

LAKE PALOURDE, MORGAN CITY. 985-397-1786.

EVERGREEN CAJUN CENTER, 4694 W. MAIN ST., HOUMA. 985-226-2776 OR 985-688-9349.

MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY MONDAY, MAY 25; 11:30 A.M.

CYPRESS PARK (OLD SWAMP GARDENS), MORGAN CITY. 985-384-3830 OR 337-828-5680.

RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER

FRIDAY, MAY 29; 6:30-9:30 P.M.

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band perform a free concert.

FRONT STREET BETWEEN EVERETT & FRERET STREETS IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MORGAN CITY. 985-384-9291 OR 985-385-1776.

CAJUN DANCE LESSONS

RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER

Registration is $5 and classes in Cajun Dance are $3 per class.

Toni O and Blue Eyed Soul Revue perform a free concert.

TERREBONNE FOLKLIFE CULTURE CENTER,

FRONT STREET BETWEEN EVERETT & FRERET STREETS

317 GOODE ST., HOUMA. 985-873-6408.

IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MORGAN CITY. 985-384-9291

FRIDAY, MAY 1 & FRIDAY, MAY 8; 6-8 P.M.

FRIDAY, MAY 8; 6:30-9:30 P.M.

RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER

PATTERSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND CONCERT

South 70 performs a free concert.

PATTERSON AREA CIVIC CENTER, COTTON ROAD,

FRONT STREET BETWEEN EVERETT & FRERET STREETS

PATTERSON. 985-395-6772.

OR 985-385-1776.

FRIDAY, MAY 1; 6:30-9:30 P.M.

TUESDAY, MAY 12; 6:30 P.M.

IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MORGAN CITY. 985-384-9291

RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER

OR 985-385-1776.

FRIDAY, MAY 15; 6:30-9:30 P.M.

ROUGAROU BALL

Will Cooper and Southern Groove perform a free concert.

Internationally-known actress Dee Wallace, aka the mom in Steven Spielberg’s “ET” and, more recently, the TV series “Grimm,” joins this night of music, food and fun. Josh Garrett is performing, and competition for the 2015 Rougarou Fest Queen is the highlight. Tickets are $75, and proceeds benefit the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center.

FRONT STREET BETWEEN EVERETT & FRERET STREETS

MAY 2; 7-11 P.M.

IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MORGAN CITY. 985-384-9291 OR 985-385-1776.

CHITIMACHA RACE NO. 9 FOR PADDLERS SATURDAY, MAY 16 & MAY 21; 9 A.M.

Twenty-mile course includes a deluxe checkpoint on the Chitimacha reservation. Guests enjoy hot dogs and paddling the concrete ramp with discarded carpet from Cypress Bayou Casino.

COURTYARD MARRIOT, 142 LIBRARY DRIVE, HOUMA. 985-580-7289 OR APERCLE@SLWDC.ORG.

ST. MARY LANDMARKS SOCIETY ANNUAL BRUNCH AND AUCTION A DAY AT THE DERBY

NEW IBERIA PARK TO THE CHITIMACHA NATION IN CHARENTON. WWW.TOURDUTECHE.COM.

BAYOU CAJUN FUN FEST

FRIDAY, MAY 8 TO SUNDAY, MAY 10

GREVEMBERG HOUSE MUSEUM ON STERLING AND IRISH

Live music, Cajun food, craft market, carnival rides and a one-of-a-kind Sunday Brunch.

BEND ROADS IN FRANKLIN. 337-828-2092.

LAROSE CIVIC CENTER & LAROSE REGIONAL PARK,

SUNDAY, MAY 3; 11:30 A.M.

RELAY FOR LIFE

SATURDAY, MAY 16; NOON @ MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM IN MORGAN CITY. 985-714-1117.

307 E. 5TH ST., (OFF LA. HIGHWAY 308). 984-693-7355.

GULF COAST AMERICAN RED CROSS BICYCLE RIDE “TOUR DU ROUGE” MAY 3-8

The 6-day ride extends from New Orleans to Houston – 533 miles – in six days.

WWW.REDCROSS.ORG. 713-313-1668.

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WWW.BAYOUCIVICCLUB.ORG.

RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER

FRIDAY, MAY 15; 6:30-9:30 P.M.

ATCHAFALAYA CLASSIC HORSESHOE PITCHING TOURNAMENT

Louisiana Soul Survivors performs a free concert.

FRONT STREET BETWEEN EVERETT & FRERET STREETS

SATURDAY, MAY 9

IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MORGAN CITY. 985-384-9291

KEMPER WILLIAMS PARK IN PATTERSON. 985-385-3858.

OR 985-385-1776.

ST. MARY’S GOT TALENT FRIDAY, MAY 29; 7 P.M.

TECHE THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET, LA. HIGHWAY 182 IN FRANKLIN. 337-366-1845.

RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER

FRIDAY, MAY 15; 6:30-9:30 P.M.

Don Rich performs a free concert.

FRONT STREET BETWEEN EVERETT & FRERET STREETS IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MORGAN CITY. 985-384-9291 OR 985-385-1776.

DOWNTOWN LIVE AFTER 5

FRIDAY, MAY 29; 5:30 P.M.-MIDNIGHT

Bandit performs free.

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DOWNTOWN HOUMA COURTHOUSE SQUARE. 985-873-6408.

NOT LISTED? CONTACT US AT:

SHELL@RUSHING-MEDIA.COM or call 985-868-7515.

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STOMPIN’ ON THE BAYOU FESTIVAL

ass a good time while supporting community assistance efforts at the second annual Stompin’ on the Bayou Music Festival, set for May 29-31 at Houma’s Evergreen Cajun Center. Admission is free.

The weekend-long free, indoor event features live music from local favorites including Junior Lacrosse, Reaux Shambo, Tommy G & Stormy Weather, Karma and Tet Dur, who will perform each day of the event.

“We try to get bands that have followings,” Reed Callais, festival co-chair, said. “We open every day with Tet Dur. He’s a local and he’s really good. He’s a one-man band and to hear him, you would think he’s a four- or five-piece band. A lot of [the bands] are swamp pop bands and Karma is a really good, all-around band.”

Gibson-based Greenwood Gator Farms will be on hand to show off live alligators and a variety of carnival rides will keep children entertained throughout the festival.

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Arts and crafts vendors also sell various handmade wares and reprints of the festival’s poster, created by Lamar Graphics, are available.

Organizers including Callais and Charlotte Sanders, president of the Evergreen Association and owner of Charlotte’s Cajun Kitchen, are readying food for the event. The menu features traditional Cajun food such as jambalaya, roast beef po-boys, crab burgers and beignets, as well as standard festival fare like hamburgers and nachos.

The money raised from this event supports The Lions Eye Foundation and the Louisiana Lions Crippled Children’s Camp. The Eye Foundation supplies reading and eyeglasses to those unable to afford it, in addition to other eye care services, and the children’s camp is a free opportunity for those with special needs to enjoy a week of fun and camaraderie.

“Without [attendees’] support, we cannot help the people of Terrebonne Parish and the surrounding areas that we do,” Sanders said.

“There’s one young boy, about two months before camp, he’s got his bags packed,” Callais added. “The week before camp, he’s got his cap on and he keeps asking his mom, ‘When are we going?’ It’s something that they really look forward to.”

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The Evergreen Cajun Center is located at 4694 W. Main St. For more information, call 985-223-1593.

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ONE-TANK GETAWAYS

SAFARI TRIP CLOSER THAN YOU THINK ine-hundred acres and face-to-face encounters with reticulated giraffe, Bactrian camels, Grant’s zebra, East African Crowned Crane, Scimitar horned oryx and other beasts of the wild are less than two hours away.

The Global Wildlife Center in Folsom is Louisiana’s little Africa. It opened in 1991, and is the only place in Louisiana where visitors can get eye to eye with giraffes, feel the wooly fur of bison or wiggle a camel’s hump.

The Northshore refuge is home to more than 4,000 exotic and endangered animals. Guests get up close and personal via a standard wagon tour. Or you can take a ride in a private Pinzgauer for a more intimate visit. The 4-by-4 seats nine, and is able to navigate paths the safari wagons can’t – making it ideal for safari photos.

Informed tour guides will keep you educated throughout the trip with insights on the animals that populate the Global Wildlife Center.

For instance, the gorgeous Pere David Deer – or Father David Deer – was saved from extinction when the priest hid them in a secret Emperor’s Reserve in China during the late 1800s.

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Beach Boys START THE SUMMER PARTY

ast Coast girls may be hip, yeah, but the Beach Boys will soon learn how cool south Louisiana folks are.

The band rolls into Charenton May 24 for an appearance at Cypress Bayou Casino.

Just over 50 years ago – April 21, 1965, to be exact – the Beach Boys were introduced to America. The venue was ABC’s “Shindig!” which was in its 32nd season. Also on the TV show were The Shangri-Las, Ian Whitcomb, The Ikettes, Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders, Cilla Black, Rita Pavone, Dick and Dee Dee, Joey Cooper, The Shindogs, Shindigs dancer Carol Shelyne, The Wellingtons and Joe and Eddie.

For the pink pie in Trivial Pursuit, what did they sing?

The five-piece band opened with “Do You Wanna Dance,” followed by “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Long Tall Texan,” “Please Let Me Wonder,” “Help Me, Rhonda” and “Their Hearts Were Full of Spring.”

In no time, America dubbed the surf rock the California sound.

Others would follow, but the Beach Boys launched the movement. Their matching striped Oxford shirts, tanned boyish good looks and catchy melodies captured hearts and cemented the Beach Boys’ place in musical history.

The brothers Wilson – Brian, Carl and Dennis – along with cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine comprised the original band. But powerhouse releases, including their inaugural “Pet Sounds,” which still holds a spot among rock music’s top 100 albums, weren’t enough to stave off problems.

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Fighting mental illness and substance abuse, Brian Wilson took a backseat to the music. His travails are the subject of “Love & Mercy,” a movie starring John Cusack, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Dano and Paul Giamatti due in theatres June 5.

Dennis drowned in 1983, and brother Carl died in 1998 of lung cancer.

Bruce Johnston and David Lee Marks later joined the group, and the Beach Boys have had several famous standins: Daryl Dragon of Captain and Tennille fame, Glen Campbell and John Stamos among them.

The Beach Boys’ original five were inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. They have 44 albums to their credit, including “The Beach Boys Live: The 50th Anniversary Tour.” They’ve sold more than 100 million records worldwide, earning the number 12 spot on Rolling Stone magazine’s 2004 list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time.”

Mike Love, 74, is the last original Beach Boy still performing with the band. Bruce Johnston, 72, will also take the Cypress Bayou stage as the longest-tenured non-original member.

The Cypress Bayou appearance is the band’s final U.S. stop before heading to the United Kingdom for the summer leg of their anniversary tour. Tickets are $67.50 to $82.90, and are available through Ticketmaster. The show begins at 8 p.m.

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BEACH BOYS TOP 10

TOP 5 MOST COVERED

1. God Only Knows 2. Good Vibrations 3. Surf’s Up 4. Wouldn’t It Be Nice 5. In My Room 6. Don’t Worry Baby 7. Sloop John B 8. Barbara Ann 9. Caroline, No 10. California Girls

GOD ONLY KNOWS – Joss Stone (2005); Neil Diamond (1977); David Bowie (1984); The Impossible Orchestra (2014); Jonatha Brooke (2004); The Swingie Singers (2009); Glen Campbell (1977); Langley Schools Music Project (2001); The Nylons (1996); Claudine Longet (1967); Andy Williams (1967); Betty Everett (1975); Clifters (1992); Alvarius B (2011); Holly Cole (2003); The Manhattan Transfer (1995); Catherine Porter (2009); Matt McAndrew (2014); The Vogues (1970); The Shadows (1975); Blake (2007); Rockabye Baby (2006); The Hollyridge Strings (1967) I GET AROUND • GOOD VIBRATIONS • SURFIN’ USA • FUN, FUN, FUN Source: whosampled.com

Rolling Stone magazine

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MISSING JAZZ FEST? NO FEAR, THE MUSIC IS A CLICK AWAY. THE WHO lthough The Who is down to the duo of Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend onstage, drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle live on in vinyl.

The eight-piece group at Jazz Fest was tight, but the fervor of the original four on iconic hits “My Generation,” “Who Are You” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again” is second to none.

It’s hard to believe it was more than half a century ago England’s follow-up to the Rolling Stones emerged. The driving passion behind the lyrics is as relevant as it was in 1965 when “I Can’t Explain” charted in the UK. “The Who’s Greatest Hits” compilation spans 20 years of the band’s career, picking up with “Magic Bus,” “Substitute” and “The Seeker.” “Pinball Wizard” and “Happy Jack” show up, as well as “Squeeze Box” and “Love, Reign O’er Me.” For a casual listener, it’s a sure bet.

Also essential to any The Who toolbox is “Who’s Next.” The 1971 release gave us “Baba O’Riley,” “Behind Blue Eyes” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” cementing its place on U.S. classic rock charts – deservedly so.

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ELTON JOHN

JIMMY BUFFETT

ehind the wild glasses and crazy costumes sits a musical genius. Elton John, prolific as ever, has 37 gold and 27 multiplatinum albums to his name. He ranks third in American musical success – Elvis Presley and the Beatles are tops – with 56 top 40 singles.

Compilations are good, but it’s the early Elton John that spoke to my soul. “Madman Across the Water,” his fourth studio album, remains on the top recordings I’d take to a deserted island with electricity and a record player. With hits “Tiny Dancer,” “Levon,” “Razor Face” and the title cut to its credit, it’s by far my favorite.

John’s next release, “Honky Chateau,” is also a must. Signaling the changes to come, the album includes “Honky Cat,” “Rocket Man” and “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters.”

The later stuff is fun and deserves a nod, but it’s those two that sealed Elton John a coveted spot on my playlist.

or years, Jimmy Buffett has told audiences he spends their money foolishly. For years, following his lead, I do too.

From the outset, Buffett has been committed to telling good stories and having fun. One moment, he’s insightful – think “A Pirate Looks at 40,” “Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On” or “He Went to Paris” – the next, he’s ordering a “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and running from the “Volcano.”

A sailor in his soul with a penchant for partying, Buffett music entices us with clear blue skies, smooth sailing and fun stories to share along the trip.

My favorites: anything the man produces. Why not? Surely it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!

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Music HOT TIX TICKETMASTER:

(868) 448-7849 or www.ticketmaster.com TICKETWEB:

(866) 468-7630 or www.ticketweb.com LIVE NATION:

RUSH: R40 LIVE TOUR 2015 – May 22, Smoothie King Center, 7:30 p.m. ($45-$125)

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/MR. LESTER’S STEAKHOUSE

WEIRD AL YANKOVIC: THE MANDATORY WORLD TOUR – May 22, Smoothie King Center,

Jean Paul Daine (May 1, 2, 29, 30); Josh Malagarie (Every Thursday, May 8, 9); Steve Smith (May 15, 16); James Dering (May 22, 23);

New Orleans, 7:30 p.m. ($46-$126)

822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON; 800-284-4386

AMY SHUMER – May 24, Saenger Theater,

(800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com (Ticket prices include handling fees.)

New Orleans, 7 p.m. ($35-$45)

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FROZEN –

TODD RUNDGREN – May 26, House of Blues New Orleans, 7 p.m. ($30)

May 1-4, UNO Lakefront Arena, various times ($20-$85)

NEVILLES FOREVER – May 2, Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, 9 p.m. ($95-$550)

ZZ TOP – May 5, Baton Rouge River Center

THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER – May 30, Harrah’s Casino, New Orleans, 8 p.m. ($40.50)

CONCERTS BAYOU DELIGHT

OLIVER DRAGOJEVIC – May 6, Saenger

Mr. Gene (May 1, 2, 22, 23); Mr. Larry (May 8, 9, 29, 30); Hue (May 15, 16)

BOZ SCAGGS – May 6, Baton Rouge Civic Center, 8 p.m. ($50-$85) CELTIC WOMAN – May 8, Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, 7:30 p.m. ($43-103)

SUFJAN STEVENS – May 9, Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, 9 p.m. ($40-$45)

LADY ANTEBELLUM: WHEELS UP 2015 TOUR WITH SAM HUNT & KELSEA BALLERINI – May 9, Lafayette Cajundome, 7 p.m. ($26.25-55.25)

PARAMORE: WRITING THE FUTURE – May 14, Saenger Theater, New Orleans, 8 p.m. ($39-$75)

PAT BENETAR AND NEIL GIRALDO – May 16, L’Auberge Casino & Hotel, Baton Rouge, 8 p.m. ($45)

KEB’ MO’ – May 21, Tipitinas, New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. ($32) TAYLOR SWIFT – May 22, LSU Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, 7:30 p.m. ($52.55-$328.55)

Reuben Rivera (May 5, 14, 28); Kip Sonnier (May 7 and 21) 822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON; 800-284-4386

Theater, 7:30 p.m. ($57.50)

Theatre, New Orleans, 7:30 p.m. ($65-$85)

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/LOCO

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/PAVILLION Acadiana Symphony (May 9); The S.O.S. Band (May 22); The Beach Boys (May 24) 822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON; 800-284-4386

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/ROX

4038 BAYOU BLACK DRIVE, HOUMA; 985-876-4879

DJ Bobby Novosad (Every Saturday); The Molly Ringwalds (May 9); Asian Concert (May 10); Wayne Toups (May 30)

BAYOU TERREBONNE WATERLIFE MUSEUM

822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON;

Cajun Music (Every Tuesday)

800-284-4386

7910 PARK AVE., HOUMA; 985-876-4879

Couche Couche (Every Friday and Sunday) 1507 BARROW ST., HOUMA; 985-872-6114

LA CASA DEL SOL Steve Junot (Every Tuesday); Wet Fingers ((Every Friday); Cinco de Mayo Jam Night (May 5); Dauzet St. Marie (May 8); Sid & Jonny (May 15); Absinthe Minded (May 22); Buddy Benoit (May 29) 141 WESTOVER DRIVE, THIBODAUX; 985-446-2576

PIAZZA BAR/PEPPERS Voodoo Bayou (May 2); Rick Price (May 7); Back in the Day DJ’s (May 8); Reaux Shambo (May 9); The Vibe (May 15); Souled Out (May 16); Rick Price (May 21); Pulp Friction (May 22); Clustafunk (May 23); Teachers Last Day (May 28); Blue Eyed Soul Review (May 29); Velvet Sky (May 30) 541 CORPORATE DR., HOUMA, LA (985) 872-0006

SPAHR’S LOUNGE/RAMADA INN D.J. Sugarstick & Karaoke (May 1); Tet Dur (May 6, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27); Brad Sapia (May 14); D.J. Flintstone (May 15); Aaron Foret (May 21); Kenny L. (May 28)

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Three37 (May 1, 2); Kip Sonnier (May 8); King of Clubs (May 15, 16); Reuben Rivera (May 9, 22, 23, 24); Cory Landry Trio (May 29)

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Tot 2 La (May 2, 19); Gary T (May 5, 30) Tet Dur (May 9, 12, 26); Highway 315 (May 16); LA Roadhouse Band (May 23)

Jam Night (Tuesdays); Karaoke with DJ Sugarstick (Wednesdays) The Cool Whips (Thursdays); Byron’s Thing with Debona (May 1); Cantina Flies (May 2); Nut; Troubleman (May 8); Deejay Juice (May 15); Black Magnolia (May 16); Fallen; Obscured By Echoes (May 29); Dry Socket; Leviathan (May 30)

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RJM and The Full Moons (May 7); Highway 315 (May 14); Pot2La (May 21); Southern Image (May 28)

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Me & The Ellas (May 1); LA Roadhouse Band (May 3); Gary T (May 10); Pot2La (May 17); Southern Image (May 24); Highway 315 (May 31)

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VINO! Darren Kraemer (Tuesdays); Frank Ball & Jon Smith (Wednesdays); Absinthe Minded (Thursdays); Todd Adams (Fridays & Saturdays) 656 CORPORATE DRIVE, HOUMA; 985-856-6664

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POWERHOUSE LINEUP TEAMS CHESNEY, SHELTON AND LAMBERT AT LSU

SU’s Tiger Stadium is readying for a different type of action May 23-24.

The Bayou Country Superfest headlines Kenny Chesney and country music’s power couple, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert.

Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Farr, Kip Moore, Colt Ford, David Nail, Kristian Bush and Cassadee Pope round out the lineup.

The Memorial Day weekend is expecting record crowds. Now in its sixth year, the event saw its biggest attendance its inaugural year (2010), when Taylor Swift and Chesney headlined.

This year, Swift plays the stadium the night before Superfest kicks off, setting up Baton Rouge for another winning weekend. Appearing with Swift are Vance Joy and Shawn Mendes.

Two-day tickets range from $90 to $500, depending on your seating preference.

Space in the standing-room Golden Horseshoe nearest the Bud Light Stage is the most expensive.

Single-day tickets range from $50 to $250.

Reserved festival parking on LSU’s campus is also on sale. Two-day parking is $60; single-day is $30.

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‘MIRACLE WORKER’ HAS SPECIAL TIES elebrating the 55th anniversary of its Broadway premiere, William Gibson’s “The Miracle Worker” is set to share the compelling story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan at Lockport’s Bayou Playhouse May 8-31.

The telling, set in the 1880s and based on the autobiography of Keller titled, “The Story of My Life,” stars Dru Delaney Collins as Keller, Lucy Faust as Sullivan, Jillian Vedros-Rowan as Kate Keller and Dane Rhodes as Captain Authur Keller.

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playing Aunt Evelyn, Rhonda Dents playing servant, Viney, and Roger Hernandez playing Mr. Anagnos, director of Perkins Institution of the Blind. The playhouse’s Perry Martin directs.

“We’re very fortunate to have Lucy Faust as part of our cast. She is the great-greatniece of Helen Keller, so she had a great deal of insight to offer,” Martin said. “This should be a wonderful production.”

In the southern classic, Keller, born blind and deaf and because of this, mute, finds the light amid her dark world through the

Performances of the “The Miracle Worker” will be at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $35 for opening night and $25 for all other performances.

VISIT WWW.BAYOUPLAYHOUSE.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.

persistence, love and sheer stubbornness of her northern-born teacher Sullivan. Sullivan, who is half-blind, does not pity the spoiled Keller, instead ruling sternly with the intent of encouraging the young girl to live the most normal life possible.

“The Miracle Worker” is adapted from the 1962 Oscar Award-winning film by the same name starring Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke. It was also the first play directed

by Playhouse Artistic Director Martin, who went on to have involvement in 130 productions over 28 years.

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LE PETIT THEATRE DE DISNEY, MORMONS AND TERREBONNE UPCOMING SEASON OZ TAKE OVER SAENGER Season tickets are $50; single tickets $15.

Visit WWW.HOUMALITTLETHEATRE.COM or call 985-876-4278 for a membership form.

LE PETIT IS LOCATED AT 7829 W. MAIN ST. IN HOUMA.

“THEY’RE PLAYING OUR SONG”

JULY 16-26

ove musicals? You’ll love the 2015-16 Broadway in New Orleans season.

A bit of something for everyone, the season begins with a series of Disney favorites: “The Little Mermaid” (Sept. 1520), Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” (Oct. 27-Nov. 1), “Newsies” (Dec. 1-6) and “Beauty and the Beast” (Dec. 29-Jan. 3).

The start of the new year kicks off with “Motown the Musical” (Jan. 19-24), followed by “Kinky Boots” (Feb. 16-21). “The Book of Mormon” (March 8-13) returns for a limited engagement. “Cabaret” (April 5-10) celebrates its 50th anniversary season, which includes a Saenger visit, followed by a return four-week engagement of “Wicked” (May 25-June 19), which sold out its first time around.

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“This season once again celebrates the diversity of Broadway and brings its biggest hits along with widely-loved family classics to the Saenger Theatre,” David Skinner, general manager of the Saenger and Ace Theatrical Group Inc., said in a release. “From the memorable scenes to outstanding scores, we are proud to offer a sensational new season that we hope our audiences will appreciate.

“What a great season … this may be our most memorable series for many years.”

Season tickets are on sale at BroadwayinNewOrleans.com. A six-show package – excluding “The Book of Mormon” – starts at $170. The seven-show alternative starts at $205.

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‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’ HELPS OUT LE PETIT THEY’RE SCARY AND THEY’RE KOOKY. MYSTERIOUS AND SPOOKY. ALL TOGETHER OOKY. AND THEY ARE COMING TO LE PETIT THEATRE DE TERREBONNE BY POPULAR DEMAND.

28 MAY 2015

andebilt Catholic High School’s drama team is bringing its take on Broadway’s “The Addams Family” to the Houma theatre for a special fundraising production. The show runs May 28-31.

All proceeds from the show – tickets are $25 – go toward the Le Petit Building Fund.

“We saw the show back in January at Vandebilt and were very impressed with the talented group of students,” Le Petit board member Karen Schilling said. “Our board agreed to invite them to perform the show here.

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“It’s such a family-friendly show. The music is fun and the cast does such a great job.”

“The Addams Family” director, Vandy teacher Tami Roche Ledet, said her cast and crew are thrilled with the opportunity to perform at Le Petit.

“This is such a talented group of kids who are very dedicated to performing,” she said. “This is such a fun show, we’ve all had a great time. It’s been wonderful getting to spend time with this group, and we’re excited about getting the opportunity to do this show again.”

Based on the long-running TV comedy, the musical includes all of the Addams: Wednesday, Pugsley, Morticia, Lurch, Grandmama and, of course, Uncle Fester.

The story centers on Wednesday, who is in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – every Addams family member’s worst nightmare.

Gomez is the first to learn of Lucas Beineke, the love interest. He reluctantly agrees, although he’s never kept a secret from his wife, not to tell Morticia.

Secrets unravel when the Addams’ host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” beau and his parents.

After seeing the musical, Ledet wanted to do it with her theater students.

Vandy freshman Madelyn Rodrigue plays Wednesday. She began singing when she was 3, and began attending the South Louisiana School of Arts at 8. She mim-

icked Shirley Temple and the “Annie” cast as a child.

A fan of the TV show and “Addams Family” movies, Rodrigue has had to temper her bubbly personality.

“It is difficult, but you have to channel your inner Wednesday and put that forward,” she said, noting that she often refers to Christina Ricci’s movie performance of the character. “[Ricci] had a dead pan face and showed no emotion, so I try to mimic that,” Rodrigue reflected.

Eighth grader Lucas Prestenbach plays Pugsley.

“I was actually auditioning for Lucas (Wednesday’s love interest) because my name is Lucas,” he said. “It was kind of expected that I was going to play Pugsley.

There aren’t many guys in theatre, and I am the youngest male cast member.”

Pugsley is struggling with his sister’s maturing.

“At the beginning, he is depressed because Wednesday is growing up and isn’t going to torture him anymore,” he said. “I literally have a solo called, ‘What If.’ He sings about Wednesday never inflicting pain on me anymore.”

Senior Joey Yesso auditioned for the role of Uncle Fester and nailed it.

“I love the character so much that I focused all of my energy on Fester,” he said.

“He is that weird uncle we all have.”

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Arts MASTER CLASS MAY 15-24

Maria Callas is brought back to life for one more of her infamous master classes at Julliard toward the end of her career. She coaxes, prods and inspires students – “victims” as she calls them – into giving the performances of their lives as they sing an aria that exposes the Diva’s vulnerabilities. Hear the details of Callas’ marriage to Meneghini and her doomed love for Aristotle Onasis and more insights into her own life.

LSU SCHOOL OF MUSIC RECITAL HALL, BATON ROUGE. WWW.THEATREBR.ORG/MASTERCLASS.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG MAY 22 THROUGH JUNE 6

This Stephen Sondheim and George Furth musical traces the lives of wealthy, jaded composer Franklin Shepard and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their lives.

LE PETIT THEATRE DU VIEUX CARRE, 616 ST. PETER ST., NEW ORLEANS. 504-522-2081. LEPETITTHEATRE.COM. $35-$50

THEATRE OTHER DESERT CITIES THROUGH MAY 3

An aspiring writer returns home after six years and announces she’s about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal, tragic event in the family’s history – a wound they don’t want reopened.

Only when their daughter refuses to budge do the parents reveal their deep pain and humiliation.

LE PETIT THEATRE DE TERREBONNE, 7829 MAIN ST., HOUMA. 985-876-4278.

WWW.HOUMALITTLETHEATRE.COM. $15.

BOEING, BOEING THROUGH MAY 10

A jet-setting architect is juggling three flight attendant fiancés with the help of his reluctant housekeeper. When his old pal arrives at his swanky bachelor pad, architect Bernard unveils his scheme. But the playboy’s life starts to unravel when a new turbo-charged Boeing is introduced.

THEATRE BATON ROUGE, 7155 FLORIDA BLVD., BATON ROUGE. 225-924-6496. THEATREBR.ORG. $25.

ON THE AIR: A LIVE RADIO BROADCAST MUSICAL THROUGH MAY 31

Dorothy has joined the Wacs and gone off to serve her country; Buddy and Betty Lou got hitched. But Frank and Melba are back along with two new characters. The show features hits from the WWII era and comedy for the live studio audience.

ONE GREAT MOMENT IN TIME MAY 2-3

Jefferson Performing Arts Society Resident Composer Glynn Bailey and veteran performers Ariel Assaf, Jennifer Delatte and Mica Desonier perform original music from Bailey’s repertoire.

Grammy-nominated violinist Philippe Quint performs Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto in D major.

The program concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 – one of the composer’s most highly-acclaimed, yet least-performed symphonies.

GEORGE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN NEW ORLEANS, MAY 3.

504-884-2000. JPAS.ORG. $30, ADULTS; $20, STUDENTS AND $15 CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER.

THE MIRACLE WORKER

MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING

MAY 8-31

The powerful story of Helen Keller, a blind/deaf child from the South, and Annie Sullivan, the half-blind Yankee teacher through persistence, love and sheer stubbornness rescues Helen from her life of isolation and darkness.

BAYOU PLAYHOUSE, 101 MAIN ST., LOCKPORT. 888-99-BAYOU (22968).

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS MAY 8-23

Based on the 1988 film of the same name, the play centers on two con men living on the French Riviera. One makes his lavish living by talking rich ladies out of the money; the other swindles them by waking their compassion with fabricated stories about his grandmother’s failing health.

RIVERTOWN THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 325 MINOR ST., KENNER. 504-461-9475.

WWW.RIVERTOWNTHEATERS.COM. $32-$37

DISNEY’S THE ARISTOCATS KIDS MAY 15-17

ADULTS, $50, CHILDREN UNDER 12 (BRUNCH); AND $65

LE PETIT THEATRE DE TERREBONNE, 7829 MAIN ST., HOU-

(DINNER AND SHOW).

MA. 985-876-2222. SOLACENTER.ORG. $8 PER PERSON.

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MAY 14

PAL SCHOOL THEATER IN COVINGTON, MAY 2; AND ST.

STAGEDOORCANTEEN.ORG. $30 (SHOW ONLY); $60,

STAGE DOOR CANTEEN, 945 MAGAZINE ST. 504-528-1944.

QUINT PLAYS STRAVINSKY

TREATO WEGO! WESTWEGO, LA., MAY 1; CHRIST EPISCO-

The South Louisiana Center for the Arts presents a children’s version of the Disney 1970 film, “The Aristocrats.” Dillon Hughes and Ethan Rodrigue direct and choreograph the cast of 23 young performers.

11:45 A.M. AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM

CLASSICAL

ARTS, 1419. $23-$102

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON: THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD MAY 15

AUDITIONS ANNIE

MAY 4-5

The Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts is casting for the musical. All ages needed.

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and New Orleans vocalist Randy Jackson perform Pink Floyd favorites, including “Us and Them,” “Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Wall” like you’ve never heard them before.

MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, $23-$102

MAIN STREET LA. HIGHWAY 182, FRANKLIN. 337-366-1845.

VERDI REQUIEM MAY 23

DANCE LIMON DANCE COMPANY MAY 9

The company’s latest program – kicking off its 70th anniversary season in New Orleans – includes 1958’s Mazurkas, set to Chopin, and Missa Brevis, with a score by Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály. The restaging includes a locally based chorus and dancers.

MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 1419 BASIN ST., NEW ORLEANS. 504-525-1052. MAHALIAJACKSONTHEATER.COM.

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and New Orleans Vocal Chorale perform Verdi’s Requiem for the season finale. Elizabeth DeShong, mezzo-soprano, and Louisiana natives Alfred Walker, tenor, Lori Guilbeau, soprano, and Paul Groves, baritone, lend their voices to the production.

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MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. $23-$102

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the library, in celebration of Children’s Book Week.

TAKE UP PAINTING AT THE LIBRARY

LOCKPORT BRANCH, 3 P.M.

Adults can paint a hibiscus with lace dollies on canvas at a free painting workshop. Registration is required to attend, so sign up at the library.

FAMILY CRAFT FOR MOTHER’S DAY

AT THE LIBRARY

MAY 9

BAYOU BLUE BRANCH, 1:30 P.M.

People can make a homemade recipe in a jar to give to Mom for Mother’s Day. Registration is required to attend, so sign up at the library.

GLASS ETCHING

THIBODAUX BRANCH, 11 A.M.

BLOOD PRESSURE TEST

BAYOU BLUE BRANCH, 5 P.M.

DITCH THE DEVICES AND PLAY

MAY 12

Children can enjoy the Mother’s Day story, Are You My Mother? Adults can register their child in advance to receive a free copy of the book, while supplies last, thanks to a grant from Target.

One book per household.

GOLDEN MEADOW BRANCH, 5 P.M.

SENSORY OLYMPICS MAY 13

People can challenge their senses through games and activities at the library. Registration is required, so sign up at the library.

FREE TAX PREP Volunteer Tax preparers with the organization 4U are offering free basic tax preparation for residents making $58,000 or less through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program during tax season.

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AT THE LOCKPORT, RACELAND, BAYOU BLUE AND LAROSE BRANCHES.

SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH LIBRARY SEEKING TEEN SUMMER INTERNS The South Lafourche Branch Library, 16241 E. Main Street, in Cut Off, is seeking two teen summer interns (ages 16 or 17) from the South Lafourche area for 50 hours of work during the 2015 Summer Reading Program. Teens will earn $10 per hour, for a total summer stipend of $500.

Interested teens should pick up an application at the library or request one by emailing Katina Gaudet at kgaudet@lafourche.org. For more information, call the library at (985) 632-7140.

The deadline to submit applications is April 30.

This program is made possible by a grant from the Young Adult Library Services Association and Dollar General Literacy Foundation.

PET PHOTO CONTEST MAY 1 – 29

People of all ages can bring in a photo of their pet to the library for the National Pet Month Photo Contest. Winners will be announced on May 29, and receive treats for their pets.

THIBODAUX BRANCH

ASTROLAB

B. J. BOURG VISIT

THIBODAUX BRANCH, 1 P.M.

Author and veteran law enforcement officer B. J. Bourg will discuss his new book, James 516, at the library. Refreshments will be provided.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CODING

LOCKPORT BRANCH, 3 P.M.

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MAY 29

People of all ages are invited to ditch the devices for a while and enjoy field activities such as relay races and other games, in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Refreshments will be provided.

BAYOU BLUE BRANCH, 3 P.M.

TERREBONNE PARISH LEMONADE DAY CELEBRATION On May 2nd, join Terrebonne Parish Library at the Courthouse Square to celebrate Lemonade Day! Stories, books, color sheets, games, and information on setting up your own lemonade stand!

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION MAY 2

THIBODAUX BRANCH, 10 A.M.

Teens can learn more about a variety of computer programing languages with a focus on Hackety Hack.

Families can join the library in celebration of Cinco de Mayo with crafts, live music, and a piñata.

Refreshments will be served. There will be an outdoor story time and many activities.

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION

LOCKPORT BRANCH, 4 P.M.

EAST HOUMA BRANCH, 11 A.M.

MAY 5

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL

People can enjoy chips and salsa while supplies last, and children can make a piñata craft.

MAY 4

CHOCTAW BRANCH, 4:30 P.M.

Adults can attend this computer class that gives an introduction to the computer program Excel.

CHILDREN’S BOOK TALK

MAIN BRANCH, 7 P.M.

In honor of Children’s Book Week, the library will present a book talk featuring children’s titles from the Children’s Book Council Children’s Choice Book Award winners. These books were chosen by children as their favorites.

MOTHER’S DAY CARDS

MAY 5

BAYOU BLUE BRANCH, 6 P.M.

MOTHER’S DAY TEA PARTY MAY 6

Children and their mothers, grandmothers, aunts, or other special person are invited to enjoy pastries and other refreshments at the South Lafourche Branch Library’s annual Mother’s Day Tea Party. This program is free and open to the public.

SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH, 5:30 P.M.

PAINTINGS FOR MOM MAY 7

MAY 5

Kids can make Mother’s Day cards for their families.

CHAUVIN BRANCH, 10 A.M.

JUNE SHAW VISIT

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT

Author June Shaw will discuss her latest book Just One Friend at the library. Refreshments will be served.

Kids can create a paper umbrella, fill it with jelly beans, and color a card.

MAY 14

TAKE ART TO A NEW DIMENSION MAY 22

Children and teens ages 10 to 17 can use the library’s new 3D Doodle Pen to create 3D art.

Registration is required to attend, so sign up at the library.

BAYOU BLUE BRANCH, 3 P.M.

RACELAND BRANCH, 5 P.M.

MAY 20

CHILDREN’S BOOK CHARACTER VISIT MAY 8

Author Colleen Salley’s delightful characters Epossumondas, Mama, and Auntie, from her book Epossumondas, will pay a special visit to

MAY 5

MONTEGUT BRANCH, 3:30 P.M.

THIBODAUX BRANCH, 5:30 P.M.

People of all ages can create a painting on canvas for their mother or any other special woman in their life.

MAY 1

Participants can learn more about the moon and Mars at the Astrolab. Participants can explore and create replicas of objects that are found in space.

Teens ages 13-to-17 can try their hand at glass etching. Registration is required to attend, so sign up at the library.

People can get their blood pressure checked for free when staff from Lady of the Sea General Hospital’s Learning Center visits the library.

MOTHER’S DAY STORYTIME BOOK CLUB

MAY 2

MAY 26

MAY 12

LAROSE BRANCH, 3 – 7 P.M.

LAFOURCHE PARISH

MAY 21

COFFEE BREAK MAY 5

Adults can take time out to enjoy a quiet time reading magazines and newspapers, using the Internet, and drinking coffee.

EAST HOUMA BRANCH, 1:30 P.M.

FLOWERPOT CRAFT MAY 5

CREATE OUTDOOR DÉCOR People can enjoy some fun in the sun and create outdoor décor item. This program is open to people of all ages, and each age group with create a unique take-away item. Registration is required to attend, so sign up at the library.

CHOCTAW BRANCH, 4:15 P.M.

Adults can make a flowerpot.

GIBSON BRANCH, 12:30 P.M.

EBOOK COMPUTER CLASS MAY 5

Adults can take a special computer class on how to use e-Books.

NORTH BRANCH, 2 P.M.

OIL PAINTING WITH GAIL LECOMPTE

LEGO CLUB

Adults can take this painting class for the month.

Registration is required, due to a limited class of 20. Paintings take the full month.

All are welcome to join the library for free form Lego building. Recommended for kids PreK and up. Baby blocks will also be available. The library is also accepting donations of unwanted Legos to add to their collection.

EVERY TUESDAY IN MAY.

DULAC BRANCH, 10 A.M.

MAY 11

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT FOR TEENS

NORTH BRANCH, 3 P.M.

Teens can make a special Mother’s Day craft.

MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERPOTS

MAY 6

GIBSON BRANCH, 3 P.M.

MAY 13

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT WORKSHOP

Teens can decorate flowerpots and plant a flower for a Mother’s Day gift.

MAY 7

CHAUVIN BRANCH, 10 A.M.

People of all ages can make a special Mother’s Day craft.

TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION

BOURG BRANCH, 4 P.M.

MAY 16

Teens can discuss, Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by Alex Harris.

EAST HOUMA BRANCH, 2 P.M.

COFFEE FILTER ROSES MAY 19

Adults can create a bouquet of coffee filter roses.

MONTEGUT BRANCH, 1 P.M.

LEARN TO CROCHET

EVERY THURSDAY IN MAY.

Teens and tweens can learn to make a chain, single crochets, and double crochets.

DULAC BRANCH, 4 P.M.

STITCHES

EVERY THURSDAY IN MAY.

Adults can sew and cross-stitch crafts and patterns.

CHAUVIN BRANCH, 1 P.M.

“YOU ARE SPECIAL” STORY TIME MAY 8

Kindergarteners can enjoy this story focusing on Mothers and all the special things they do for us.

GIBSON BRANCH, 10:15 A.M.

PICK A CRAFT TIME MAY 8

Teens will have several crafts to pick from. Board games also available.

HOW TO DRAW MANGA MAY 23

Teens can learn to draw manga and anime characters in this hour-long class headed by illustrator Alexis Richard. This class will cover the basic skills needed to draw the characters in any style, as well as different ways to draw some of the most distinguishing features of manga art.

MAIN BRANCH, 3 P.M.

DULARGE BRANCH, 3:30 P.M.

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT MAY 8

Teens can create a paper umbrella, fill it with jelly beans, and color a card.

SUMMER READING REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 26

Kids and teens can be registered for the Summer Reading program starting today.

DULARGE BRANCH

MONTEGUT BRANCH, 4 P.M.

SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOP MAY 8

SRP KICKOFF MAY 27

Adults can scrapbook together.

Kids and teens can attend this Summer Reading Program kickoff Story Time and Party.

BOURG BRANCH, 11 A.M.

DULAC BRANCH, 1 P.M.

MISS CHERIE’S MEMORIAL TOUCH-A-TRUCK

SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY/LOCK IN

Children can get a first-hand look at the vehicles that serve their community.

Teens can attend this Summer Reading Program party and lock in.

MAIN BRANCH, 10 A.M.

NORTH BRANCH, 6 P.M.

MAY 9

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FOR THE GAMERS ...

‘FAR CRY’ A GAMING DYNASTY

GREAT READS OUT THIS MONTH THE WATER KNIFE

BY PAOLO BACIGALUPI

Knopf Publishing Group Hardcover, $25.99; 384 pages Release date: May 26 etective/leg-breaker/assassin/ spy turned-Las Vegas water knife Angel Velasquez’s job is to “cut” water for is boss’s high-dollar arcology developments in the desert, keeping the rich wet and the poor with dust.

But when a rumored water source is reported, Angel is sent to check it out. There, he meets hardened journalist Lucy Monroe, who hates Vegas and Velasquez, and Maria Villarosa, a street smart Texas refugee. The trio find themselves caught in a fight between Phoenix and California to monopolize the river flow. Lives are at stake and alliances questionable in the quest for H2O.

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THE THREE HEAVENS: CLINTON CASH:

THE UNTOLD STORY OF HOW AND WHY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND BUSINESSES HELPED MAKE BILL AND HILLARY RICH

BY PETER SCHWEIZER

HarperCollins Publishers Hardcover: $27.99; 250 pages Release date: May 5 eeks after Hillary Clinton announced her bid for the U.S. presidency, New York Times best-selling author Schweizer chases her and husband Bill’s transformation from paupers in 2000 to millionaires on 2015.

The couple didn’t turn their worth around via lucrative book deals and six-figure speaking engagement fees, according to Schweizer. Following the cash trail, he reveals the connection between the Clinton’s fortune, their friendly ties, Bill’s Clinton Foundation, foreign nations and the high ranks of government.

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ANGELS, DEMONS AND WHAT LIES AHEAD

BY JOHN HAGEE

Worthy Publishing Paperback, $15.99; 272 pages Release date: May 12 he Bible mentions three different heavens. Which one’s for you?

The Rev. John Hagee’s sequel to the New York Times bestseller “Four Blood Moons” explores what’s to come at the end of life.

Hagee’s book offers a biblical tour of heaven, revealing the battle fought for our souls daily.

“The Three Heavens” details the clash between the Kingdom of Light and the Kingdom of Darkness and its influence on history – past, present and future.

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AR CRY 4” is an open-world shooter that was released at the backend of the 2014 calendar year.

Because I was a huge fan of critically acclaimed “Far Cry 3,” I decided to scoop up a copy and give it a whirl.

I came in with low expectations because of how amazing the third installment of the series was. Surely, “Far Cry 4” would be a money grab to suck in loyalists like myself.

I was pleasantly surprised and happy to be wrong.

“Far Cry 4” is a nice extension of its predecessor, providing an action-packed gaming experience that keeps you on your toes from start-tofinish.

In “Far Cry 4,” you’re placed in Kyrat – a mythical land filled with mysterious terrain and loads of trouble.

As-always in the “Far Cry” gaming series, the open-world set up allows gamers versatility and options. You can chase the game’s completion by going mission-to-mission in an attempt to dethrone evil villain Ajay Ghale – the American-born tyrant who gives you a rough time throughout the game. Or you can just explore the lay of the land and see what there is to offer.

If you choose the latter option, BEWARE: The Himalayan terrain is not friendly and there are countless animals – tigers, elephants, wolves, bears, etc., who call the jungle lands home. Run into one of those suckers by accident and it’s game over in a hurry.

If opting for the more conventional mission-based gameplay, “Far Cry 4” is easy to follow and the storyline flows well as you’re staked with the challenge of continually battling Ghale and his enemy army.

The gunfights are a bit gore-heavy at times, so this one probably isn’t one to buy for the kids. But the combination of storyline development, gamer freedom and overall action make “Far Cry 4” a winner – just like “Far Cry 3.”

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Outdoors

MAY BEGINS LOCAL RODEO SPLURGE

An angler poses with a massive redfish at last year’s Morgan City Oilfield Fishing Rodeo. The event returns again this month and will donate proceeds to local educational institutions.

Louisiana, warm weather means it’s time to be outdoors.

And when it’s time to be outdoors, it’s also time to fish!

May marks the beginning of a threemonth surge in local fishing rodeos around the area – a fun-filled stretch for any Sportsman’s Paradise lover.

Over in Morgan City, the stakes are even higher because they’re fishing to raise much-needed money for higher education.

The 3rd Annual Morgan City Oilfield Fishing Rodeo is May 9 with proceeds benefitting Nicholls State University’s petroleum services technology department, South Central Louisiana Technical College’s Young Campus and the Boy Scouts of America.

Last year’s event gave $16,000 combined to the causes, with Nicholls receiving a $10,000 share.

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For information, visit WWW.MCOFR.COM. Participants have until May 7 to register.

“This is a great day and a great event,” rodeo administrator Tammy Stevens said.

“It’s a fun-filled family event that everyone comes to and enjoys.”

The rodeo is a one-day inshore event that crowns champions in four categories: redfish, bass, speckled trout and catfish.

Fishing hours for the rodeo are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the weigh-in is at the rodeo’s headquarters, the Patterson Civic Center.

You don’t have to fish to go to the civic center.

Stevens said there will be music, door prizes and fun at the Civic Center throughout the day – a chance for folks to mingle.

The event organizer also said there will be enough food – hamburgers, fried fish and crawfish – to feed an army.

“Anyone can come to this event and have a good time,” Stevens said. “It’s not just something that a fisherman would enjoy.”

The day before the fishing rodeo, there will be a scramble golf tournament at The Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild.

“It feels so good to be able to give back,” Stevens said. “At the end of the weekend after all of the fishing is done and everything, it’s a really great thing to be able to give back to a worthwhile cause around our community.”

Donations to the cause are also welcome.

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OTHER RODEOS AROUND THE AREA IN MAY INCLUDE: SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2ND ANNUAL BASS TOURNAMENT “HOOKED ON EDUCATION” Saturday, May 16; 5 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

DOIRON’S LANDING, LA. HIGHWAY 70 IN STEPHENSVILLE. 984-448-7920.

HOUMA OILMAN’S FISHING INTERNATIONAL THURSDAY, MAY 21-SATURDAY, MAY 23; 7-9 P.M.

This fishing tourney is exclusively for oilfield employees.

HARBOR LIGHT MARINA, 8239 LA. HIGHWAY 56, COCODRIE. 985-223-3489 OR WWW.HOUMAOILMANS.COM.

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5K RUN TO BENEFIT GIRL’S FIGHT WITH LEUKEMIA

OTHER SIMILAR RACES LOCALLY IN MAY: THIBODAUX FIREMAN’S FAIR 5K SATURDAY, MAY 2, FUN RUN: 7:30 A.M., 5K: 8 A.M.

“It’s going to be a very fun and special event,” event organizer and president of A Mile in their Shoes Tosha Aucoin said.

“I don’t know the little girl personally, but people tell me she’s a sweet child, and we just wanted to do something to help support both she and her family in their battle.”

Aucoin said that anyone is welcome to compete in the race.

THE EVENT FEATURES A 1-MILE WALK/ RUN THAT ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE CAUSE. COST TO COMPETE IN THE MILE EVENT IS $25, AND PARTICIPANTS CAN REGISTER ON THE DAY OF THE RACE.

Young Jadyn Robicheaux gives the peace sign. A race is set for May 2 to help raise funds for the local second grader’s battle with leukemia.

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ouma is rallying together and glowing the first weekend of May. That light of unity that radiates off the city is a show of support to one of our own – a young child who is battling leukemia.

The Go Glow! 5K and 1-Mile Run takes place at 4 p.m. May 2 at Houma Christian School on Valhi Boulevard.

Race proceeds go to benefit HC student Jadyn Robicheaux, a second-grade girl who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Local non-profit A Mile in Their Shoes is hosting the race.

Competitors of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. As with any race, champions will be crowned. But the real victor in this race is helping to benefit one of our own so that her battle may end in victory.

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Go Glow’s “main event” is the 5K, which tests participants over a 3-plus mile course.

Cost to take part in the 5K is $35.

“We encourage anyone to come and be part of the event,” Aucoin said. “People are welcome to run the course, walk the course or go at any pace that they please. The most important thing is just to come out and enjoy yourself.”

Food and drinks are served. The event also features music – anything it takes – to make for a good turnout and a solid donation.

A Mile in Their Shoes is a local non-profit organization that reaches out on a personal level to those in extreme crisis.

With an emphasis on “glorifying God and loving people,” the organization president said it took on this benefit race as another way to show community support to one in need.

“There are people that need support and need help,” Aucoin said. “And we do our best to reach them and to make that happen.”

Walk-in registrations are welcomed on race day.

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Run through the city’s Historic Downtown District and back to the fairgrounds.

Proceeds benefit the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department.

THIBODAUX FIREMEN’S FAIRGROUNDS. WWW.THIBODAUXFIREDEPT.ORG.

COLORS FIGHTING HUNGER 5K COLOR FUN RUN WITH PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT ST. MARY OUTREACH FRIDAY, MAY 8; 8:30 A.M.

The course begins at the St. Mary Outreach and finishes at Lawrence Park.

STMARYOUTREACH@TECHE.NET.

TGMC COMMUNITY SPORTS INSTITUTE’S TFAE RUN FOR EXCELLENCE SATURDAY, MAY 9, FUN RUN: 5:30 P.M., 5K: 6 P.M.

The Bucktown All-Stars perform while locals enjoy food prepared by area chefs, restaurants and organizations. The event runs from 6:30-10 p.m. A kid’s corner provides fun from 6:30-9 p.m. Registration is $15 for students 21 and under and $25 for adults.

DOWNTOWN HOUMA. WWW.TFAE.ORG.

TERREBONNE 4H CLOVER RUN 5K SATURDAY, MAY 16, FUN RUN: 8 A.M., 5K: 8:30 A.M.

The race benefits the 4-H, helping buy supplies and awards. Registration is $25, $10 for Terrebonne 4-H members.

TERREBONNE PARISH 4-H OFFICE, HOUMA. LSUAGCENTER.COM. 985-873-6495.

2015 ANNUAL RED, WHITE, BLUE MEMORIAL MISSION 5K RUN SATURDAY, MAY 23; 9 A.M. PHARR CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, MORGAN CITY. 985-518-6667.

RUN FOR A VET SATURDAY, MAY 23, 9 A.M.

The 5K race raises money for the Morgan City VFW. Registration is $25.

1504 SANDRA ST., MORGAN CITY. RUNSIGNUP. COM/RACE/LA/MORGANCITY/RUNFORAVET?

BACK TO THE 80S 5K FRIDAY, MAY 29, FUN RUN: 6:30 P.M., 5K: 7 P.M.

This inaugural race benefits Stella Learning Center. Pre-registration is $20 and race-day registration is $30. 5K participants receive a T-shirt and glow stick.

DOWNTOWN HOUMA. WWW.C967.COM/BACKTOTHE80S5K.

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CHARLOTTE’S COUNTRY KITCHEN

Wanna Go? CHARLOTTE’S COUNTRY KITCHEN

6431 W. Park Ave., Houma 985-262-1812

here’s something to be said about down-home southern cooking. Mrs. Charlotte at Charlotte’s Country Kitchen in Houma understands that.

Step inside the West Park Avenue eatery and you’re immediately greeted by smiling faces – like visiting a relative’s house.

Charlotte’s serves a variety of breakfast items from 7 to 10:30 a.m. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests order from the lunch menu.

The hours Charlotte’s is open, the lot is packed – usually the mark of a good café.

A blend of tables and chairs and booths provides plenty of seating options. And the farm-themed curtains and chicken art hanging from the walls are reminiscent of a

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favorite aunt’s home kitchen.

The day my guests and I visited, the place was buzzing with conversation.

The waitresses warmly greeted longtime visitors and newbies alike. Once seated, we were brought up to speed on the day’s specials – stew and a sandwich choice.

My guests opted to try the Shrimp Stew ($7.99) and Shrimp Okra Gumbo ($7.99). I decided to give the Homemade Roast Beef Poboy ($8.79) a try.

The shrimp stew, a special of the day, was subtly seasoned, and obviously fresh.

The server answered when asked if the shrimp were domestic quickly, disclosing that they were from Louisiana, a big plus for some of us.

The potato salad was tasty and tangy, just right.

And – surprise – moist, flavorful banana cake for dessert, without asking.

The shrimp and okra gumbo is a sure bet.

Filled with the usual gumbo constituents: rice, rue, what seemed like bits of sausage and, of course, Louisiana shrimp and okra.

You could tell the gumbo simmered slowly

because the okra melted in your mouth.

A couple turns of the spoon and all of the okra would disintegrate.

The dish, which is a healthy portion that could fill most people, comes with a side of creamy potato salad. The potato salad definitely tastes homemade, with a smooth texture and buttery taste.

Together, the shrimp and okra gumbo and potato salad are an excellent combo and could satisfy the moderate eater. No need for seconds, except on the potato salad.

The roast beef was the star of my poboy.

Perfectly seasoned and super tender, I quickly understood why so many folks suggested it. I enjoyed mine with a side of potato salad, too. The ample serving made for leftovers for later that evening.

The slice of homemade banana cake was a perfect way to end the meal.

All around, Charlotte’s Country Kitchen earned thumbs up. The casual setting, friendly service and country-style cooking made for a great lunch. We can’t wait to sample breakfast.

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