JULY 2016 • ISSUE 7
CONTENT
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LOCAL FLAVOR Nashville South
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EDITORIAL Melissa Duet EDITOR
Mary Downer Ditch MANAGING EDITOR
CREATIVE Mariella Brochard CREATIVE DIRECTOR Rachel Lambert GRAPHIC DESIGNER Blake Ledet INTERN
BAYOUKIDZ! TURNS FIVE with The Jungle Book
PHOTOGRAPHY
A BLOODY GOOD TIME Sweeney Todd
STAFF WRITERS
LOVE, PEACE AND SOUL Soul Train heads to Houma
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Brian Rushing
LISTINGS
Channing Candies
Casey Gisclair
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BAYOU BBQ BASH GETS COOKIN’ Morgan City fires up the grill GOING XTREME Circus Xtreme TAKE 5 Houma Area Visitors Center AT THE LIBRARY Library listings
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MUSIC Concert listings
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LAGNIAPPE Event listings
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LOCAL FLAVOR: NASHVILLE SOUTH BY JONAH GIROIR
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orming a country band has been a long-standing goal for Lamar Caskey. Lamar and bandmate B.J. Triay tossed the idea back and forth for about a year and before long, plans started to fall into place. “We couldn’t find the time,” Lamar remembers of the initial conversations. “We discussed doing the country band on the side, but we decided not to because we wanted to do a country band full-fledged.”
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During this time, Lamar was also on the hunt for a female vocalist to fit the style and sound of his band at the time, Vintage. The classic rock cover band brought Michelle, his wife, to the mix, and the rest is history. The pair bonded over country music and before long, Lamar and B.J.’s idea came to life as Nashville South. “Michelle and I both grew up listening to country musicians like Ronnie Milsap, Alabama and Hank Williams Jr.,”
Lamar explains. “We’ve always loved country music because it tells stories.” Currently, the band, made up of Lamar and Michelle on vocals, B.J. on drums, Tommy Dean on guitar, Ken Thompson on keyboard and Steve Coronna on bass, plays a lot of the newer country music, but Lamar makes sure that some of the music he remembers from growing up at his family’s camp still makes its way to the set list. “We throw in some Alabama and Hank Jr. in the middle of the show, and depending on the crowd, we throw in some classic rock also,” he says. “It’s always interesting because we can go from Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean to Alabama and then to The Eagles or Guns N Roses.” For Lamar, whatever gets the crowd going is his favorite song to play. “Callin’ Baton Rouge,” he says, is always a showstopper in the capital city, while Mississippi concerts seem to call for some older country with Alabama being a crowd favorite. However, Lamar does like to let his classic rock past shine every once in awhile. “On a personal level, it’s a tie between The Eagles and ‘Rose Colored Glasses’ by John Conlee, which we’ll play before ‘Mountain Music’ by Alabama. Those are two songs that take me back to being down at the camp.” The band’s weekends are predominantly made up of traveling from show to show, covering a lot of venues between Louisiana and Mississippi. Even with all of the traveling during his “free time,” though, Lamar says he truly appreciates his opportunity to play music. “It’s one of the best jobs in the world,” he explains. “I get to go and sing, which I really enjoy doing, especially with my wife, and I get to hang out with my friends.”
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ARTS BayouKidz! Turns 5 with
BY BRIDGETTE AUTIN
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ithin the walls of the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport resounds the laughing and singing voices of 28 children who registered for the BayouKidz! summer theater program as they prepare for the camp’s season finale: a rendition of the Disney classic, “The Jungle Book”. The production features 18 songs with original choreography, including classic favorites like “The Bare Necessities” and “Trust in Me.” With nearly 30 cast members ranging in age from 7-17, the playhouse promises a family friendly show full of excitement for all ages. Holding true to the original version of the movie, made in 1967, wholesome family entertainment is the goal. If the entertainment aspect isn’t enough to get you down to Lockport, there is the additional allure of certain values and lessons to be gained by the audience. “The Jungle Book”, after all, offers much wisdom through upbeat and enchanting songs like “The Bare Necessities”, an ode to appreciation, and of course, the importance of having fun and enjoying life. For Camille Griffin, BayouKidz! program director who has worked both on and off-stage for Bayou Playhouse, said the biggest difference in working with children instead of adults on this project has been the curiosity and numerous questions the participants have. “That’s a good thing,” she explains.”That’s how the learning hap-
pens. Definitely one of the advantages of working with children is that they are more malleable and shapeable.” Throughout the course of the program, each child is guided through and taught the process that they would go through working with a professional theater. Beginning with a real audition, each child sings, does monologues, writes bios, takes headshots, wears costumes and learns choreography. Students are also trained in stage direction and production, taught music theory and given instruction for a variety of styles and genres, as well as being guided through the process of costume and set design. Important life skills and values like working in groups, self-confidence and positive self-expression are some lagniappe advantages of the BayouKidz! program. For Cindy Griffin, the managing director of the playhouse, watching the product of all the hard work that goes on over the summer is a treat. In fact, many students come back year after year and the program, which turns five this year, will see its first graduate with the show’s finale. “It is exciting to watch the program and the kids’ growth each year,” she says. “This year we have our first graduate of the BayouKidz! program, Angelique Legendre, and we are very proud to have been a part of her life these past five years.”
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“The Jungle Book”
SWINGS INTO THE BAYOU PLAYHOUSE JULY 7-17. SHOW TIMES ARE 7 P.M. ON THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AND 2:30 P.M. ON SUNDAYS. TICKETS ARE $18 FOR
ADULTS, $10 FOR KIDS AND FREE FOR THOSE 5 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER. TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED AT BAYOUPLAYHOUSE.COM.
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BY BRIDGETTE AUTIN
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here will be thrills, chills and blood will spill at the Thibodaux Playhouse July 22-31 with the opening of the summer production “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”. Not your typical musical by far, “Sweeney Todd” is a notorious tale based on an urban legend about a serial killer/barber who works with the neighboring bakery to produce pies out of corpses, turning the unwitting neighborhood into cannibals. Director Cheyenne Miller teams up with her mother and co-director Melanie Bird to bring this shocking Broadway style thriller to life, along with a cast of esteemed and multi-talented actors and singers. “The movie version of ‘Sweeney Todd’ is completely different from the Broadway version,” Cheyenne explains of the 2007 Johnny Depp thriller. “The stage production does have more music than the movie as the movie was able to take liberties cutting scenes and songs - liberties we will not be fully taking.” Another thing that sets the stage production apart from the movie is the use of a chorus, in addition to the actors singing. This makes for a unique and fluent presentation, helping to highlight and elaborate on certain details, and moving the plot along. “There isn’t much of a real difference directing an upbeat production and a thriller,” Cheyenne, who previously directed plays like Nicholls State University’s “The Crucible” and “Much Ado About Nothing”, says of the experience. “The cast still makes a lot of jokes and we all still have a great time. In fact, sometimes I forget that we’re directing a musical about cannibals and a serial killer with how much we make fun of the script, music and blocking together.” Audiences should prepare themselves for a wild ride when they take a seat for this musical, which promises to keep everyone on their toes. With music ranging in tone from dark and gritty to wistful and gentle, performing in such a rigorous piece of work is a known
challenge in theater, but Cheyenne and Melanie are confident that they will pull it off with grace. “We have a great musical director, Amy Adams. The actors and the chorus (everyone in this cast is an actor and a singer) are very talented vocally,” Melanie says. Cheyenne and Melanie aren’t without their experience in the art of directing, but directing a musical is a first for them both.
In For a Fright?
SWEENEY TODD PREMIERES JULY 22 AND
RUNS THROUGH JULY 31 AT THIBODAUX PLAYHOUSE. SHOWS ARE AT 7:30 P.M. ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AND 2 P.M. ON SUNDAYS.
TICKETS ARE $18-$23 AND MAY BE PURCHASED AT THIBODAUXPLAYHOUSE.COM.
“This is the first time I’ve directed a musical, but not my first time dealing with musicals,” Cheyenne explains. “I’ve had a passion for theater since I was a child and I’m proud of dragging my mother into the Thibodaux Playhouse and really glad of her help with costumes and props on this production.” The cast includes Malcolm Parfait as Sweeney Todd, Ivanna Brooks as Mrs. Lovett, Cullen Boudreaux as Anthony, Lexi Richmond as Johanna, Luke Legendre as Tobias, Michael Bellamy as Judge Turpin, Rhea Grigsby as Beadle, Kirsten Bazet as Beggar Woman, Chance Simoncelli as Adolfo Pirelli, and Chad Durocher as Jonas Fogg. The chorus includes the talent of vocalists Madeline Babin, Melanie Babin, Anna Broussard, Mason Clark, Paige Dupre, Chad Durocher, Matt Granier, Adrienne Naquin-Bolton and Chance Simoncelli. Amy Adams serves as Musical Director and Alana Buquoi as Stage Manager.
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LoVE, PEACE AND SoUL BY MELISSA DUET
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ut your dancing shoes on…Soul Train is returning, this time to Houma for a four-night event you won’t want to miss. The brainchild of Debra Rainey and Bernadette Dugas, who recently joined forces to establish Gypsy Moon Creative, a New Orleans based production company, the Soul Train dinner theatre review takes audiences on a journey back in time, dropping them onto the set of the hit television show from the 1970s. Complete with era-appropriate costumes, hit songs from the time and the iconic personalities, including host Don Cornelius, the show will bring back fond memories and allow younger generations to experience the magic of the time. Making up the cast are a host of talented local singers, dancers and entertainers who transform into some of the fixtures of the show, including Stevie Wonder and Donna Summer. Among the mix is David Rhodes, Jr., a Nicholls State University vocal major brimming with natural talent who not only performs as the lead singer of The O’Jays and Isley Brothers, but also directs all of the musical numbers for the show. Gumbo recently caught up with David to learn more about his role and what it takes to make this trip back in time come to life:
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Soul Train
ROLLS INTO HOUMA JULY 21-24 AT THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT’S GRAND BALLROOM. SHOWTIMES ARE 7 P.M. JULY 21-23 AND 1 P.M. JULY 24. TICKETS ARE $70-$80 AND MAY BE PURCHASED AT GYPSYMOONCREATIVE.COM.
G: TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT WHAT AUDIENCES CAN EXPECT FROM YOU GUYS DURING THE SHOW?
G: PRIOR TO THIS SHOW, WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMING?
DJ: “The good thing about this show in
Giovanni and Porgy and Bess. Prior to that, all I’ve ever done is some vocal direction in some other shows and I’ve sang in church, but I don’t have any other big time credentials. I actually just switched my major over to music not too long ago. I was a business major. I decided I wanted to live my life, getting up every day and doing something I enjoy. Music is where my heart is so I decided that’s what I was going to go for.”
particular is that it’s not just a concert that you go out and see. It’s actually more of an experience as if you are part of the set, as if you were coming as an audience member on the set of the Soul Train show. It’s going to be a really great experience for people to enjoy. There’s a lot of talented people within this show, singers, dancers of course, that I think people will really enjoy to see.”
DJ: “I’ve been in two operas, Don
G: WHERE DID YOUR INTEREST IN OPERA G: LET’S TALK A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND. WE KNOW YOU COME FROM COME FROM? A MUSICAL FAMILY. DJ: “As a vocal music major, there’s DJ: “I’ve been singing all my life. I actu- different opportunities that you can ally had my first performance in church and I do come from a family of singers. I’m in a group with my dad and some my family like my cousins, my mom, my sister, so I’ve always been around music. It’s always been a part of my life and it’s become a passion for me. It’s something I can’t really live without anymore.”
do like gospel choir, concert choir, chamber singers and of course, opera. There’s a professor here, Dr. Valerie Francis, that came to me and she told me that she really enjoyed my voice and wanted me to try it. I’ve never done that before but when I got there, I fell in love with it. Opera is so much fun because you have to think. It’s not just something you do. You have to be able to read the score and you pretty much are having conversations through music. It’s a challenge but it’s a beautiful thing as well and I fell in love with it.”
G: DID YOU GROW UP LISTENING TO ANY OF THE MUSIC IN THE SHOW OR IS THIS NEW TERRITORY FOR YOU? ANY SONGS FROM THE SHOW THAT HAVE BECOME YOUR FAVORITE? G: WHAT DO YOU WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW ENCOURAGE THEM COME OUT TO THE DJ: “Absolutely. I’m an old-school child. TO SHOW? I used to listen to all this stuff. At a very young age, I listened to soul, a lot of R&B and a lot of musical theatre as well…I’m a big time Isley fan. I’ve been blessed to lead the Isley Brothers in the show. There’s one song that we do called ‘For the Love of You’ that’s a really popular song by them that I really love. I love the lyrics, I love the music. It’s just wonderful. I’m also a really big fan of Donna Summer (played by Megan Dawson). I love the song ‘Last Dance’ by her. There’s actually a lot of music within the show that I truly enjoy. It’s hard to sit here and just choose one or two because they’re all great.”
DJ: “The show is a once in a lifetime
thing. There’s nothing around here that is like it. We have so much talent, from our performers to our sound people to the people that are putting in all the work to make it happen. It’s so well worth it and it’s definitely an experience you won’t forget. We have a great cast full of singers that are talented in what they do and have made this show something that you just can’t catch anywhere else.”
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Bayou
BBQ BASH GETS
Cookin’ BY MARY DOWNER DITCH
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hile throwing a few hamburgers on the pit in your backyard might be the closest you get to being called “King of the Grill,” the chefs that will be barbequing in the Bayou BBQ Bash on July 22-23 in downtown Morgan City, under the Hwy. 90 bridge, are competing for a little bit more.
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Presented by St. Mary Parish Chamber of Commerce and sanctioned by the Barbeque Competitors Alliance, the Bayou BBQ Bash challenges cooks to gather points to further their team to nationwide competition. In addition to cash prizes for the top ten finishers, this year, the Bayou BBQ Bash has upped the ante by offering a championship ring to the grand champion. The custom designed gold ring was crafted by Lynn Klutts of Klutts Jewelers and is valued at $1,400. The Bayou BBQ Bash kicks off its fun-filled weekend with a “Meet the Cooks” event, hosted by the Hampton Inn and Suites on Thursday evening. During the night, guests can enjoy a helping of ribs, chicken wings or brisket while mingling and checking out the championship trophies and ring, which will be on display. “Last year’s event brought in around 400 people, locals, tourists, everyone wanting to meet the chefs,” Bob Harrison, general manager of Hampton Inn and Chairman of the BBQ Bash, says of the opening event. “This is a great opportunity for the community to get together after hours to visit with one another, come have a few cocktails, socialize and mingle.” Friday night’s festivities include the start of the craft show and live music from 6-10 p.m. from Déjà Vu and Old Soul. There are also enough craft booths to meet any visitor’s interest, with a whopping 85 vendors in attendance at last year’s event, according to St. Mary Parish Chamber of Commerce President Donna Meyer.
Bayou BBQ Bash
KICKS OFF JULY 22 WITH FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT FROM 4-10 P.M. THINGS GET COOKIN’ ON JULY 23 FROM 8 A.M.-9 P.M. ALL EVENTS ARE HELD UNDER THE US 90 BRIDGE IN MORGAN CITY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT CAJUNCOAST.COM.
The 5th annual Bayou BBQ Bash competition officially fires up at 8 a.m. on Saturday. The competition welcomes local teams with a St. Mary Parish address, corporate teams or competitive cooking teams. Each team may choose from chicken, pork spare ribs, brisket or all three meats to prepare with their own unique recipes for presentation to the judges. The Bash also features a Kids’ Q cooking competition, featuring two categories. Older children, ages 13-17, will cook two chicken legs. Younger cooks, ages 12 and under, will cook pork chops under adult supervision. While the chefs are grilling away, the entertainment continues with live music by Jezebels Chillin from 12-4 p.m., followed by Hal Bruni from 4-8 p.m. The arts and crafts vendors will be set-up as well and East Gate BBQ, Smoke House, X-Treme Sports, Cindy Lou’s Bayou Bistro and Casa Veracruz will provide plate lunches. “Starting on Thursday and running through Saturday, it’s non-stop,” Bob shares. “It’s a super time, rain or shine.”
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Xtreme
ndrew Hicks moves effortlessly from North Carolina native to circus clown. As the cameras roll, his face lights up as he goes into a spiel about the element of surprise in performance. For the young performer, it’s nothing short of a dream come true to don his giant shoes and signature red nose day in and day out. In fact, it’s exactly what he’s always hoped to do. “Believe it or not, being a clown with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey was my life’s dream,” Andrew remembers of his childhood aspirations. “Whenever I was a kid, everyone had a VHS collection and in our VHS collection we had a documentary of Ringling Bros. Clown College. As a kid, that was my favorite video to watch. It was a behind-the-scenes look at how people became clowns with The Greatest Show on Earth. I was just fascinated by it. The clowns on this video were like living cartoons and I just wanted to do what they did.” His parents began fueling his passion by gifting him unicycles and juggling sets for Christmas and Andrew began to hone his skills completely on his own. By the time he entered high school, he
had crafted numerous stage shows and began making appearances around town to entertain anyone willing to give him a few minutes of their time. After graduation, Andrew contacted the circus, which so happened to be on a touring run in Raleigh and just like that, all the hours spent mimicking those on that home cassette were about to pay off. An appearance during pre-show and during a stop in Coney Island solidified his spot within the clown alley and six years later, Andrew is now one of nearly 300 people who work tirelessly to make sure the current show, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME, goes on without a hitch each and every night. Circus XTREME, a show Andrew says is a combination of traditional circus elements and thrilling performances introduced to the circus arena for the first time, is nothing short of a spectacle. Among the acts are The Daring Danguir, a tight rope act featuring tricks on a high-wire as narrow as a thumb and The Desert Goddesses, a graceful display of dexterity while atop a caravan of camels. There’s also BMX riders
ANDREW RECENTLY VISITED THE GUMBO OFFICE TO GIVE OUR STAFF A SNEAK PEEK OF THE ANTICS IN STORE DURING CIRCUS XTREME. CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE TO SEE MORE!
who transform the arena floor into a maze of ramps, walls and trampolines, a poodle act and the largest tiger act in the world, featuring 16 Bengal tigers, a piece that displays the special bond the trainers have with the animals that perform. A pre-show also takes place an hour prior to the show, a time Andrew says is specifically great for the clowns. “We can interact with the audience and just sort of see people really enjoying themselves and see them enjoying something that they’ve never experienced before,” he says of the time which
allows attendees to take photos with performers and see exclusive acts. And those acts are nothing short of one-of-a-kind. It’s hours of hard work and effort that culminate each night into a show you simply won’t see anywhere else. “That’s one of the challenges, I think, of presenting the circus in the modern era. We’re so used to special effects and everything. We have to sort of remind the audience and especially remind the kids that there’s no CGI in this. These are real, true stunts.”
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Circus XTREME
ROLLS INTO NEW ORLEANS JULY 7-10 FOR A SEVEN-SHOW RESIDENCY AT THE SMOOTHIE KING CENTER. SHOW TIMES ARE 7 P.M. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 11 A.M., 3 P.M. AND 7 P.M. SATURDAY AND 1 P.M. AND 5 P.M. SUNDAY. THE PUBLIC IS ALSO INVITED TO A FREE PRE-SHOW AND ANIMAL OPEN HOUSE BEFORE EACH SHOW
Want to win two free tickets? Visit facebook.com/gumboentertainmentguide through July 5 to enter.
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TAKE 5: HOUMA AREA VISITORS CENTER A
fter years of planning with Duplantis Design Group, the new Houma Area Visitors Center will open its doors to the public July 9. The 3,700 square foot, steel and glass building stands out with its modern architecture and is designed as the welcoming center for guests visiting our area. The architectural style contrasts the traditional style of the current visitors center, representing a progression from the slow moving bayous of historic Terrebonne Parish to a fast moving, industrial modern Terrebonne Parish. Here’s five unique aspects of the building not to miss during the grand opening celebrations:
A True Reflection
The design of the building is meant to interpret the natural environment of the Houma area. Materials were chosen to reflect alligator hide, weathered cypress wood, redfish scales and oyster shells.
An Interactive Experience
The interior of the building is filled with exhibits designed by Interpretive Directions, a specialty design firm founded by retired National Parks exhibit creators. The exhibits cover topics such as Mardi Gras and Festivals, Movies and Television, Local Industries, Fishing and Outdoor Activities, Arts, Music and Museums and Coastal Land Loss. Along with images from by local photographer Matthew Noel, the exhibits also feature videos, music, 3D printed tactile items and hands-on items such as a washboard, which can be played.
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The Grand Opening event,
WHICH FEATURES ARTS, CRAFTS AND MERCHANTS FROM TERREBONNE PARISH, A JAMBALAYA COOK-OFF, KID’S ACTIVITIES AND MUSIC FROM THE CAJUN MUSIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY RUNS FROM 11 A.M.-4 P.M. AT THE VISITORS CENTER, 114 TOURIST DRIVE, GRAY.
Constantly Growing
The purpose of the new visitors center is two-fold: to allow for more space for visitors, additional opportunities to sell guests on spending time in the parish and a place to tell the story of the Terrebonne Parish experience, while also providing more office space for the Houma Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to grow in the future.
Experience It!
The Houma Area Convention & Visitors Bureau hopes to use the new building as a way to engage the local community. The Bureau intends to hold small classes on topics such as Cajun cooking or Cajun French as well as guest lectures, art exhibits and family activities.
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AT THE LIBRARY EZRA JACK KEATS PETS ON PARADE
MINI CHEER CAMP
Funded through a mini-grant from the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, the Pets on Parade Workshop for ages 6-9 will be held in two sessions. The first session teaches participants about author Ezra Jack Keats and his book, “Pet Show.” Participants will then be able to use clay to sculpt a pet they would enter into a pet show. Registration required.
Crystal Green of Alstarz Cheer Academy hosts this mini-camp to get kids in the spirit. Registration required.
JULY 13, 1 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH JULY 27, 1 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH
BASTILLE DAY KIDS CRAFT Kids can craft a storage container, similar to a Cajun bedon, to house their keepsakes. Registration required. JULY 13, 2 P.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH
LAFOURCHE PARISH
SCIENCE FAIR WORKSHOP
JULY 4TH EVENTS
DISNEY ON HOOPLA
Storytime: “4th of July”, 11 a.m., Bayou Blue Branch JULY 1: 4th of July Salt Painting, 11 a.m., Bayou Blue Branch (Ages 4-7, registration required) JULY 1: Take Home Craft: Celebrate the 4th of July, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Choctaw Branch JULY 1: Bilingual Children’s Storytime: “On Independence Day”, 2 p.m., Golden Meadow Branch JULY 1: Firework Art Craft, 2:30 p.m., Golden Meadow Branch JULY 1: Independence Day Craft: Uncle Sam Door Hanger, 2 p.m., Larose Branch (older children and teens) JULY 1: Windsocks & Sparklers Craft, 3 p.m., Lockport Branch (registration required) JULY 1: 4th of July Craft, 4 p.m., Raceland Branch JULY 1: 4th of July Fizzing Fireworks Craft, 10:30 a.m., South Lafourche Branch (Registration required) JULY 2: Patriotic Printmaking, 1 p.m., Thibodaux Branch (registration required)
Using Hoopla, a free service provided by the library that offers movies and more, audiences will enjoy a classic Disney film. The selection will be audience’s choice. Refreshments provided.
Teens are invited to participate in this grant-funded workshop to help kids brainstorm their ideas for science fair entries. All materials provided for experience and projects will be worked on at 3:30 on Wednesdays. Awards are presented for top projects with final judging on July 26 at 2 p.m. Registration required.
JULY 11, 10:30 A.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH
JULY 13, 3:30 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH
JULY 1:
JENGA TOURNAMENT Tweens and teens go head-to-head in this tournament to win a set of Jenga XL. JULY 7, 2 P.M., LAROSE BRANCH
PRINT MAKING & CLAY WORKSHOP Participants ages 8-12 learn the fundamentals of these two crafting techniques. Registration required. JULY 7, 3 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH
JULY 20, 3:30 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH
TEEN PAINTING WORKSHOP Those ages 13-17 are invited to learn the fundamentals of the art of painting. Registration required. JULY 11, 5 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH
ZOOMOBILE - WETLAND EXPRESS The Zoomobile visits to allow patrons to get an up close look at the animals that inhabit our wetlands. Registration required. JULY 14, 11 A.M. OR 1 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH
RETRO NIGHT Take a step back in time and learn the art of pixel-weaving by creating your favorite video game characters. Registration required. JULY 11, 5 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH
LITTLE BITS Children ages 8-12 play with light, sound, sensing and buttons to build up to 10 projects with different circuit combinations. Registration required.
MEDITATIVE COLORING
JULY 14, 5 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH
Those ages 8-12 may work with color schemes to create beautiful mandelas with Anne Renois. Registration required.
TWEEN NIGHT
JULY 12, 4 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH
CAMERON SUTPHIN PERFORMANCE Musician Cameron Sutphin performs during this special performance.This event is free and open to the public. JULY 12, 5 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH
Kids ages 10-15 are invited to this night of activities themed around Percy Jackson Olympian Games. Participants are divided into houses and compete in various relay events. Food and craft supplies provided. Registration required. JULY 15, 6-9 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH
AUTHOR MEET & GREET: MADISON GRANGER Meet Madison Granger and learn about her book, “Phoenix Rising.” JULY 16, 2 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH
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JULY 18, 10 A.M.-12 P.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH
RHYTHM/SOUL GROUP PERFORMANCE To celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program, Rhythm/Soul will perform at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center. JULY 20, 10:30 A.M., WETLANDS ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER, THIBODAUX
CAMPING JAMBOREE Tweens and teens enjoy a good, old-fashioned campout complete with songs, s’mores and camping survival tips for National Parks and Recreation Month. JULY 21, 4 P.M., RACELAND BRANCH
AUTHOR MEET AND GREET Young adult readers are invited to meet Damon Stentz, author of “The Kraken Slayer”. JULY 21, 4 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH
PARENTS DAY MOVIE In honor of Parents Day on July 24, the library will screen “Cheaper by the Dozen” for families to enjoy. Snacks provided. JULY 23, 1 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH
PAPERBACK BOOK DAY Patrons receive one free paperback book to enjoy to celebrate the national day. While supplies last. JULY 25-29, LIBRARY HOURS, CHOCTAW BRANCH JULY 30, LIBRARY HOURS, THIBODAUX BRANCH
WAND CRAFT/HARRY POTTER MARATHON In honor of Harry Potter’s birthday on July 31, tweens and teens are invited to make their own wands at 10:30 a.m. and stay for an all-day movie marathon. Registration required. JULY 30, 10:30 A.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH
KIDS ART WORKSHOP Local artist Carolyn France hosts this workshop to teach kids the basics of creating a masterpiece. Registration required. JULY 30, 2 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH
TERREBONNE PARISH ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION
GAMES WORKSHOP
Adults are invited to sit back, relax and discuss novels with other readers.
Children ages PreK-6th grade are invited to enjoy these games revolving around indoor fishing.
JULY 2, 2 P.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH: “FLOWERS IN THE
JULY 14, 4 P.M., MAIN BRANCH
ATTIC” JULY 5, 6:30 P.M., MAIN BRANCH: “THE SIGNATURE OF
WRITERS UNITE!
ALL THINGS”
Teens learn the art of creative writing through this one-hour workshop. During the program, emphasis is placed on the craft and the dedicated practice of peer review and revision.
JULY 11, 10 A.M., DULARGE BRANCH: “A GOOD YARD” JULY 11, 6 P.M., NORTH BRANCH: “A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN”
JULY 14, 6:30 P.M., MAIN LIBRARY
MLR MAGIC PERFORMANCES Mitch the Magician visits Terrebonne Parish library branches to present “A Magical Day at the Library with Mitch.” The show is a fast-paced, interactive show for all ages that also features a demonstration on how to make their own bubbles. The event is free and open to the public.
JULY 28, 6:30 P.M., MAIN LIBRARY
TEEN WRITERS GROUP Teens ages 13 and up, bring your writing to share and get new ideas for stories with other teens who love to write. JULY 15, 4 P.M, NORTH LIBRARY
JULY 5: DULAC BRANCH, 10 A.M. JULY 5: GIBSON BRANCH, 2 P.M. JULY 25: BOURG BRANCH, 11 A.M. JULY 25: DULARGE BRANCH, 3 P.M. JULY 26: MONTEGUT BRANCH, 10 A.M. JULY 26: NORTH BRANCH, 2 P.M. JULY 27: MAIN BRANCH, 10 A.M. JULY 28: EAST HOUMA BRANCH, 10 A.M. JULY 28: CHAUVIN BRANCH: 2 P.M.
THINKING OUT LOUD BOOK CLUB Participants meet to discuss “The Signature of All Things” by Elizabeth Gilbert. August’s book will be “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee. JULY 5, 6:30 P.M., MAIN LIBRARY
FRANK LEVY PERFORMANCE The performer teaches children teamwork and self-confidence while simultaneously exposing them to the fundamentals of acting. Levy has been teaching writing and theatre for almost 30 years at the elementary school through university levels. He has performed throughout the United States, Canada and Australia and first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show when he was 18. JULY 7, 10 A.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH JULY 7, 2 P.M., NORTH BRANCH JULY 8, 10 A.M., MAIN BRANCH
TEEN ART WORKSHOP
HARVEY RABBIT PERFORMANCE Harvey Rabbit and Friends visit the library for this Summer Reading Program performance. JULY 21, 10 A.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH JULY 21, 2 P.M., NORTH BRANCH JULY 22, 10 A.M., MAIN BRANCH
FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE Looking for a way to enjoy the afternoon together? Families are invited to relax and enjoy this screening of “Air Bud.” JULY 23, 3 P.M., MAIN BRANCH
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Teens are invited to learn the fundamental elements of creating a watercolor painting. JULY 13, 6:30 P.M., MAIN BRANCH
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FAMILY
GIRL THROUGH GLASS
MARIO & SONIC
BY BROOKE SAVOIE, LOCKPORT BRANCH LIBRARY
BY CASEY GISCLAIR
BY SARI WILSON
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his isn’t your typical dance school. The elite ballet world that Sari Wilson evokes in her first novel, “Girl Through Glass”, is one where puberty is not a rite of passage, but a career-ender, and where girls too easily fall onto the treacherous path. Such is the fate of Mira Able, a promising dancer who pushes herself to the limit. It’s the late 1970s in ballet-obsessed Manhattan. It is here that we meet Mira as she tries to balance her two lives - the one that she lives at her ballet school, The Little Kirov (which, as she puts it, is just a feeding pond for the more prestigious School of American Ballet), and that which she lives with her unconventional, free-spirited mother. Amid the chaos of her home life, Mira tries to make sense and order of that which she can control, dancing. The exclusive world that Mira dances through thrives on competition and control. From the things that money can buy, to that which can only come with good genes - legs that aren’t too short and a head that isn’t too big – the young girls in this ballet circle are pressured to have the best and be the best. Mira exercises extreme discipline and control as she works toward her dream becoming one of “Mr. B’s girls” at the
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School of American Ballet. As Mira’s talent becomes more evident, the young, austere ballerina catches the eye of a much older balletomane. Embarking on a relationship that can only be compared to that of Beauty and the Beast, Mira soon finds herself dancing with darkness. “Girl Through Glass” is quite well-written and is sprinkled with intriguing details, which can be credited to Wilson’s former work as a ballerina herself. The world of highly-competitive ballet is revealed to the reader through Wilson’s telling descriptions of what it is like to be a young girl trying to make it big. Readers won’t envy these young dancers as they are pressured and picked over, too often for things not in their power. The novel turns frightening as Maurice enters the picture, eventually taking things with Mira to a dastardly end. The novel switches back and forth from the past to present day, and readers will get a glimpse into adult Mira’s life, as she tries to put together the pieces of the puzzle of her tragic youth. Mira, a college professor of dance, teeters on the edge of destruction with a female student, as she sorts through the mixed-up feelings and deep scars of her past.
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MASTER OLYMPIC GOLD
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he Summer Olympic Games are just a month away and Mario, Sonic and some of the most famous video game characters in the world are here to get folks fired up about what’s to come. Keeping with tradition, Nintendo released Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games this month – a title which is expected to be one of the big sellers for the Wii U during the summer months. The series continues Nintendo’s Olympic spirit. They also released games for the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2014 Winter Olympics. Much like those games, the 2016 version is also a hit – an arcade-style title that can provide hours of competitive family fun. The game is exactly what it claims to be: Mario and Sonic (plus friends) at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. In the title, gamers can compete in most Olympic events, while playing as their favorite characters. One can compete in the 200-meter dash with Mario or
Luigi. Likewise, one can toss the javelin or discus with Bowser, Sonic or Donkey Kong. The neat part about the game is that it tailors certain skills toward certain characters. For example, Sonic is the king of the sprinting events – and rightfully so. Likewise, Donkey Kong or Bowser would be better options if doing a throwing event. If jumping is on the menu, then maybe Yoshi or Luigi would be better. The Princess isn’t bad, either. The game is simple. Literally anyone with more than a drop of hand-eye coordination can play it with ease. And heck, it’s Mario. Who can say no to Mario? I surely can’t.That’s why I scooped up the title in the first place. Nintendo hit it out the park again with its latest Olympic Games title. If you’re in the mood for family night fun before school gets back into session, pick up a copy and test it out. It won’t disappoint.
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FAMILY
THE DISH AYCE
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ometimes, all it takes to get us in the door is hearing the phrase “all you can eat”. Simply an eating challenge to some, to us it means fresh helpings of the most delicious foods that just keep coming and coming and coming…
Plantation Inn
1381 W. TUNNEL BLVD., HOUMA, 985.868.0500
Planation Inn features an all you can eat pancake breakfast that includes eggs and pancakes… and it’s only $3.95. The AYCE is only on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7-11 a.m.
Grady V’s American Bistro 900 COUNTRY CLUB BLVD., THIBODAUX, 985.446.8894
If it’s the whole family you are looking to feed, check out the all you can enjoy fried chicken from 5 p.m. to close at Grady V’s on Thursdays. Served up with the perfect golden crisp, your children will thank you for not cooking.
A-Bear’s Café
809 BAYOU BLACK DRIVE, HOUMA, 985.872.6306
If the idea of catfish and Cajun music makes you smile, A-Bear’s is where you want to be on a Friday night. With all you can eat catfish on the menu, a little Cajun two-step might be just what you need.
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Big Al’s
1377 W. TUNNEL BLVD., HOUMA, 985.876.4030
Big Al’s features their AYCE catfish dinner on Wednesday nights. Thick cuts of deep fried catfish filets are served up fresh and hot. Oh, and take a minute to look around and enjoy the decor; most photographs and paintings are by local artists.
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LISTINGS
MUSIC NATURAL SATISFACTION
July 16 DON RICH
July 17 OPEN JAM
July 21 BANDIT
July 22
JAG
July 10 FULL MOONS
July 17 TET DUR
July 24 ROYAL FLUSH
July 31
THE GROOVE
July 23 ROCKIN’ OLDIES
July 24
511 W. 3RD ST., THIBODAUX
RANDY JACKSON OF ZEBRA
KLUTCH, SFAM, BAWLDY, DEATHTOUCH
July 29 EPIC
Cypress Bayou Casino
POT2LA
832 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, EASTON CORBIN (THE PAVILION)
541 CORPORATE DRIVE, HOUMA
L.A. ROXXX (ROX)
FLESH CARNIVAL
July 2, 10 p.m.
July 23, 9:30 p.m.
THE CHEE-WEEZ (ROX)
Anelas
4293 LA HIGHWAY 1, RACELAND
7720 MAIN ST., HOUMA
La Caretta of Houma
SWING ARM
HONEYBOY CARENCRO & NEW ORLEANS TRAUMA UNIT
1327 ST. CHARLES ST., HOUMA
July 8
July 4
PATIO JAM
July 1, 6:30 p.m.
Vino! Piano Bar
July 15
656 CORPORATE DRIVE, HOUMA
The Brick HouSE
MULE KICK
LINE DANCING CLASS
7934 MAIN ST., HOUMA
July 22
July 5, 12, 19, 26
AS ABOVE SO BELOW & TOLA W/ CJ PIERCE - FFU
OPEN JAM NIGHT W/ THE WET FINGERS
DJ NIGHT
BREAK TIME
July 27
July 6, 13, 20, 27
TWO SHOTS ’TIL SUNDAY
DARREN KRAEMER JAM NIGHT
July 29
Downtown Live After 5 DOWNTOWN COURTHOUSE SQUARE, HOUMA GOOD FEELIN’ BAND
July 29, 5:30 p.m.
July 7, 14, 28 ESCHETE BROS.
July 8 THE VIBE
July 9 TET DUR
July 10 VELVET SKY
July 15
July 2, 7 p.m.
July 3, 8 p.m.
July 9, 10 p.m. JAMES DERRING
July 1, 2, 22 & 23, 6 p.m. (Mr. Lester’s) STEVE SMITH
July 8, 9, 29 & 30, 6 p.m. (Mr. Lester’s) EUGENE BUTTS
July 15 & 16, 6 p.m. (Mr. Lester’s) KIP SONNIER
July 1 & 22, 7 p.m. (BoCat’s) CORY LANDRY
July 8, 7 p.m. (BoCat’s) REUBEN RIVERA
The Olde Ice House
July 3, 15, 16, 29 & 30 (BoCat’s)
700 ST. PATRICK ST., THIBODAUX
July 2, 8. p.m. (BoCat’s)
RIDING ROBIN
CORY LANDRY DUO
July 23, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
July 9 & 23, 8 p.m. (BoCat’s)
Cajun Country Event Center
Saenger Theatre
2639 HIGHWAY 182, RACELAND NIGHT TRAIN BAND
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CHARENTON
Piazza Bar Beck’s
July 13
July 8, 9 p.m-2 a.m.
July 30 July 31
OPEN JAM NIGHT W/ THE WET FINGERS
Last Call
July 3
SHIMMOR DUO
1111 CANAL ST., NEW ORLEANS RAY LAMONTAGNE
July 31, 7 p.m.
FOUNDATION FREE FRIDAYS: TBA
July 15, 10 p.m. SUNDAY YOUTH MUSIC WORKSHOP FT. THE REVIVALISTS
July 17, 1 p.m. FOUNDATION FREE FRIDAYS: WALTER “WOLFMAN” WASHINGTON
July 22, 10 p.m. NIGEL HALL BAND
July 23, 10 p.m. FOUNDATION FREE FRIDAYS: LOW END THEORY PLAYERS
July 29, 10 p.m.
Orpheum Theatre
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS
129 ROOSEVELT WAY, NEW ORLEANS
SUNDAY YOUTH MUSIC WORKSHOP FT. NAUGHTY
JUDE-SOUNDS OF NEW ORLEANS BENEFIT CONCERT FT. ROBIN BARNES, IRVIN MAYFIELD AND FRIENDS AND BRASS-A-HOLICS
July 16, 7 p.m.
The Civic Theatre 510 O’KEEFE AVE., NEW ORLEANS KANSAS W/ DARCY MALONE AND THE TANGLE
July 7, 8 p.m. WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE
July 30, 10 p.m. PROFESSOR
July 31, 1 p.m.
Ellis Marsalis Center for Music 1901 BARTHOLOMEW ST., NEW ORLEANS BGYANNA TRAYANOVA
July 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
July 8, 8 p.m.
Texas Club
FITZ & THE TANTRUMS W/ ZELLA DAY
456 N. DONMOOR AVE., BATON ROUGE
July 19, 8 p.m.
Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square LASALLE STREET, NEW ORLEANS JOSH GROBAN W/ SARAH MCLACHLAN
July 15, 7:30 p.m.
DAVID ALLAN COE W/ CODY COOKE
July 1, 9 p.m. SCOTTY MCCREERY
July 7, 8:30 p.m.
The Acadiana Bar & Grill 615 BRASHER AVE., MORGAN CITY LAST HONKY TONK MUSIC SERIES: DAVID PATRICK DUNN
Tipitina’s
July 6, 7 p.m.
501 NAPOLEON AVE., NEW ORLEANS
July 13, 7 p.m.
FOUNDATION FREE FRIDAYS: BRASS-A-HOLICS
LAST HONKY TONK MUSIC SERIES: ZACH DIEDRICH
July 1, 10 p.m.
July 20, 7 p.m.
SUNDAY YOUTH MUSIC WORKSHOP FT. JOHNNY V TRIO
LAST HONKY TONK MUSIC SERIES: DARYL WAYNE
July 3, 1 p.m.
DASHER
ROBERT EARL KEEN
July 30, 7 p.m.
July 7, 8:30 p.m.
LAST HONKY TONK MUSIC SERIES: CRAIG GERDES
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FOUNDATION FREE FRIDAYS: TBA
July 8, 10 p.m.
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LISTINGS
CASTING FOR A CAUSE BY MARY DOWNER DITCH
PHOTO COURTESY OF LADY’S COCO CLASSIC
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uring the weekend of July 22-23, ladies from across the area will cast along, pass a good time and raise money for Autism Speaks! during the third annual Lady’s CoCo Classic. When looking for a cause to donate proceeds to, the board members of the rodeo suggested autism. The more they looked into it, the ladies realized there was not enough awareness brought to autism and they felt they could help pioneer the fundraising efforts in this area. During last year’s event, the women raised over $10,000.
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Registration and a welcome shrimp boil begin on Friday at 5 p.m. Fishing begins at 6 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Awards include unique categories such as the Lady’s CoCo Classic Grand Slam – the largest total weight of a trout, flounder and red fish 27” and under. Prizes are also awarded to best group theme or costume and top captain award. New to this year’s classic is a commemorative poster by artist Debbie Rucker. Along with a variety of silent auction items, the Angler Boutique will
be selling specially painted puzzle pieces and corks from Baithouse Seafood. Raffle tickets are also currently on sale at Baithouse for an ice chest filled to the brim with prizes. Dawn Pierron and her family fished the rodeo last year and plan to continue the tradition in 2016. Team Logan won in two categories last year and the group looks forward to defending their titles and earning more. Their custom team fishing shirts will proudly reflect their awards with the category and winning year embroidered on them. “We fish this rodeo in honor of a family member with autism, Logan,” Dawn explains. “It’s a great time and a wonderful cause. We enjoy it being just the ladies. It’s fun to visit with new friends and see old friends in a different atmosphere.”
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Cast a line for a cause
DURING LADY’S COCO CLASSIC JULY 22-23 AT COCO MARINA. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION DETAILS, VISIT FACEBOOK.COM/LADYSCOCOCLASSIC.
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LISTINGS
LAGNIAPPE SATURDAY, JULY 2
SUNDAY, JULY 3
POKER RUN
ROCK THE 3RD
Hop on your boat or bike in support of American Cancer Society. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at The Spunky Monkey.
Celebrate July 4th with live music beginning at 1 p.m. with Cliff Hillebran & the Anytime Band, followed by Perkins Road at 3 p.m. and Category 6 at 5:30 p.m. Food, a kids corner and beer are also available. A fireworks display takes places at the conclusion of the final band performance.
8 A.M., THE SPUNKY MONKEY, BELLE RIVER
REVIVAL LIFE CHURCH BLOCK PARTY Revival Life Church hosts this free event to enjoy camaraderie with the church community. There will be a ounce house, puppet show and snowballs.
FRIDAY, JULY 1
PACK THE BUS SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
RUMMAGE SALE
Synergy Bank and United Way for South Louisiana partner for this initiative to collect school supply donations for children in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. Donation bins are set up at local businesses and donations of any new school supplies are welcome. Some items that may be donated are single subject spiral notebooks, 24-pack crayons, packs of pencils, packs of blue or black ink pens, glue sticks, pink Pearl erasers, three-prong pocket folders, pencil colors, Kleenex, paper towels, baby wipes, loose leaf paper, 3x5 index cards, one-inch binders and tabs/index dividers. Schools are also in need of packs of white socks and belts sizes XS through XL for children in need. Current donation spots are: Cannata’s, Lafourche Parish Library, Nicholls Alumni House, Nicholls Student Union, South Louisiana Bank, Sunburst Media, Synergy Bank, Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government, United Way of South Louisiana, Workforce Logistics, Lanaux & Felger, CPA; and Busy Bee Clinic.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church St. Vincent de Paul Conference holds its annual rummage sale to collect funds for those in need. Proceeds from the sale are used to continue the work of St. Vincent de Paul.
BANKSYNERGY.COM, PACK THE BUS ON
BOWL SOUTH SUMMER LEAGUE
Bowl South of Louisiana hosts this mixed team summer league. Participants must have four players per team.
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JULY 1, 7 A.M.-4 P.M., JULY 2, 7 A.M.-12 P.M., OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA, LAROSE 985.693.3433
LET FREEDOM RING ADOPTION EVENT Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter offers half-price adoption fees during this special event the Friday before Independence Day. 9 A.M.-7 P.M., LAFOURCHE PARISH ANIMAL SHELTER, THIBODAUX
YOUNG ADULT BOWLING NIGHT St. Joseph of Chauvin’s Young Adult Ministry hosts this bowling night for youth.
MORGAN CITY 985.385.1770, EXT. 112
12 P.M., CORNER OF MOZART AND ANAHEIM STREETS,
ROCKIN’ THE RIVERFRONT
HOUMA
Celebrate July 4th with live music, which kicks off with Gone Pecans at 2 p.m. followed by Old Soul at 5 p.m. Food, snowballs, drinks and beer are sold. A fireworks display takes place at the conclusion of the final band performance.
985.262.0533
THROUGH JULY
1-9:30 P.M., LAWRENCE PARK AND THE RIVERFRONT,
NWA LIVE PRO WRESTLING “CAJUN HEAT” Enjoy a night of exciting entertainment at this live professional wrestling event. Match-ups include Jeremy Moore versus Matt Riviera, Greg Anthony versus Americos, Rob Conway versus Rodney Mack, Jax Dane versus Mustang Mike and appearances by Tim Storm, John Saxon and Kevin Nash of WWE and WCW Legend.
2-9:30 P.M., LIGHTHOUSE PARK, BERWICK 985.384.8858, TOWNOFBERWICK.ORG
MONDAY, JULY 4
5:30 P.M.: MEET & GREET, 7 P.M.: BELL TIME, MUNICIPAL
LET FREEDOM RING FESTIVAL
AUDITORIUM, MORGAN CITY
Join family, friends and neighbors for this free, day-long July 4th celebration. The day begins with breakfast for veterans, first responders, police offers, Acadian Ambulance employees and emergency room personnel at 8 a.m. The day continues at 4 p.m. with live music, an opening ceremony, auction and fireworks at 9 p.m. Ice chests and barbecue pits welcomed and food and drink will be sold.
985.519.1498, 985.518.4136
8 A.M.-9 P.M., PELTIER PARK, THIBODAUX 985.446.7218
HOUMA INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
EVERY FRIDAY, 7 P.M., BOWL SOUTH OF LOUISIANA,
Celebrate Independence Day with neighbors, family and friends at this annual event which begins with a veterans memorial at Veteran’s Park at 11 a.m. A parade follows beginning at Terrebonne High School at 1 p.m. and the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center grounds open at 3 p.m. for attendees to enjoy food, activities and more. Fireworks and music from the Marine Corps Band cap off the evening.
HOUMA
11 A.M.-9:30 P.M., VARIOUS LOCATIONS, HOUMA
985.868.2946
HOUMAINDEPENDENCECELEBRATION.COM
7 P.M., CREOLE LANES, HOUMA
TUESDAY, JULY 5
THURSDAY, JULY 7
FREE SUMMER SHOWS
STARS, STRIPES AND STEALS
“Frozen” and “Lego Movie” are screened for free as part of this summer program. “Frozen” will be shown in Cinema 3 and “Lego Movie” will be shown in Cinema 4.
Merchants stay open until 6 p.m. or later to allow residents and visitors to shop after hours. UNTIL 6 P.M., MAIN STREET, FRANKLIN 337.828.6345, FRANKLIN-LA.COM
JULY 5-6, 1:30 P.M.; JULY 7, 10:30 A.M., LAKE CINEMA, MORGAN CITY 985.384.0280, EXT. 1; 985.384.1625, EXT. 3; MOVIEFONE.COM
ARTIST GUILD UNLIMITED ARTIST RECEPTION The artist of the month, Zora “Becky” Bergeron, is honored at this reception. The show opens for display from July 6-July 30. 6-8 p.m., Everett Street Gallery, Morgan City 985.385.9945, ARTISTSGUILDUNLIMITED.ORG
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 COUPON WORKSHOP Cajun Cent Savers host this workshop to teach others how to effectively shop with coupons. Cost is $5 and must be prepaid through Paypal by July 4. Cost is $10 at the door after this date. 11 A.M.-2 P.M., GOLDEN CORRAL, HOUMA CAJUN CENT SAVERS ON FACEBOOK
CHRISTMAS IN JULY SIP ’N BUY Grab your best friends and head to La Casa in Raceland for this girl’s night of dinner, drinks and shopping. Soaps, Grubbie Scrubbie, Bath Bombs, Body Scrubs and much more are available for purchase. Holiday items will also be available for pre-order at a discounted price. 5-8:30 P.M., LA CASA DEL SOL MEXICAN RESTAURANT, RACELAND
SATURDAY, JULY 9 DIOCESAN COME & SEE WEEKEND FOR MEN Men entering grades 10th through 12th in Fall 2016 are invited to join Fr. Andre Melancon, other priests, seminarians and Vocations Office staff for two days of fraternity, food, prayer, talks, discernment and seminarian life. The retreat is free. 8 A.M. SATURDAY - 3 P.M. SUNDAY, OLD SACRED HEART CONVENT AT CATHEDRAL OF ST. FRANCIS DE SALES, HOUMA JMATHERNE@HTDIOCESE.ORG
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LISTINGS
LAGNIAPPE BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES This beginner obedience course hosted by Canine Etiquette teaches the fundamentals of communicating with and training your dog effectively. Classes are held over several Saturdays. Participating dogs much be current on vaccinations and puppies much be a minimum of 16 weeks to attend public class. Dogs must wear a regular collar with rabies tag to class and dog owners must be 12 years of age or older to attend. Minors must have an adult present at all times. Send an email to the trainer to register for the class. 9 A.M., HOUMA DOGTRAINERCATHY@YAHOO.COM
FREE INDEED This women’s fellowship event offers inspiring testimonies, marriage preparation, mentoring and maintenance tips from the word of God. Minister Luwanaa Marts hosts, marriage mentoring is hosted by Pastor Claudette Aubert and praise and worship is led by pastor Renita Graver. A tote bag is give to all attendees and lunch is provided. Dress is casual. Tickets are $20. 10 A.M., DUMAS AUDITORIUM, HOUMA HRDMINISTRIES.COM
WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLASS Houma Martial Arts hosts this class to teach the fundamentals of self-defense for women. Class takes place two Saturdays for two hours each day. The first class is held July 9 and the second is held July 16. Participants must take both classes to complete the course. Cost is $35.
SUMMER ART CAMP
985.870.7667
Students entering grades 2-12 are invited to these weekly classes in watercolor, acrylics, collage and clay sculpture.Morning sessions are for grades 2-4 and afternoon sessions are for grades 5-12. Cost is $40 per week. Registration must be done in person.
GLOW! TEEN DANCE
THROUGH JULY 15 & JULY 18-22; MORNING: 10 A.M.-12
VC Entertainment hosts this night of dancing and fun for teens. Dress code is white and neon colors and there are dance contests, door prizes and more. DJ Co Breezy provides the music and concessions are sold. Tickets are $10 and security is provided.
P.M., AFTERNOON: 1:30-3:30 P.M., DOWNTOWN ART
1-3 P.M., HOUMA MARTIAL ARTS, HOUMA
5-9 P.M., MASONIC TEMPLE, THIBODAUX GLOW! TEEN DANCE ON FACEBOOK
MONDAY, JULY 11
GALLERY 630, HOUMA 985.851.2198
OPEN TUMBLE For two weeks, Just Jazzin’ is offering classes every evening. Participants may select the days they would like to attend and purchase passes. Those enrolled in the summer program get two free passes. Time slots are 4-5:30 p.m. for those 4-7 years old, 5:30-7 p.m. for those 8-11 years old and 7-8:30 p.m. for those ages 12 and older.
ANELAS LITTLE ANGELS YOGA CAMP
4:30 P.M., JUST JAZZIN’ DANCE AND TUMBLE, SCHRIEVER
Little ones learn the basics of yoga at this weeklong camp. Cost is $150 per child.
EVENTBRITE.COM
THROUGH JULY 15, 8 A.M.-3 P.M., ANELAS, HOUMA 985.223.9091, FACEBOOK.COM/ANELAS.OFFICIAL/
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TUESDAY, JULY 12
FRIDAY, JULY 15
FREE SUMMER SHOWS
KID’S NIGHT
“Zootopia” and “Up” are screened for free as part of this summer program. “Zootopia” will be shown in Cinema 3 and “Up” will be shown in Cinema 4.
Twisted Fitness and Brushworks hosts this evening of fitness, art and food. Cost is $25 and dinner is included. Registration required.
JULY 12-13, 1:30 P.M.; JULY 14, 10:30 A.M., LAKE CINEMA,
WWW.MYTWISTEDFITNESS.COM
6-8 P.M., TWISTED FITNESS, HOUMA
MORGAN CITY 985.384.0280, EXT. 1, 985.384.1627, EXT. 3, MOVIEFONE.COM
THURSDAY, JULY 14 LOVELY4LIFE MAKEUP CLASS Lovely4Life Hair and Makeup Artistry hosts this night of beauty education. Get pro tips and learn tricks and tips that will help take your makeup skills to the next level. Cost is $60 and must be prepaid. Guests are asked to bring their own mirror. Food and drinks are provided and each student receives a free makeup gift bag.
SATURDAY, JULY 16 SUMMER FUN KIDS DAY Beat the heat at this annual indoor children’s festival. Live entertainment takes the stage throughout the day and attractions include the Play Zone where children can climb, bounce and jump through a giant playground, Discover Den where children can create through hands-on experiences and much more. Admission is $5 for ages 2 and older and free for those under 1 year old. 10 A.M.-4 P.M., HOUMA-TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER,
7-10 P.M., LAROSE CIVIC CENTER, LAROSE
HOUMA
985.696.0255
HOUMACIVICCENTER.COM
INVERSION WORKSHOP: LET’S GET UPSIDE DOWN FOR DOWN SYNDROME Join Upside Downs for this fun inversion workshop to explore poses such as crane, fallen angel, flying pigeon, head stand, hand stand and more. This is an all levels workshop, although some yoga experience is recommended. A portion of proceeds from this event support Upside Downs, a Thibodaux-based organization advocating for the Down Syndrome community. Cost is $35.
THURSDAY, JULY 21 THE MUTZIE SHOW Kick back, relax and laugh at this comedy show featuring comedian Mutzie. Make your “before the show” dinner reservations and enjoy hours of comedy after. Tickets are $20. THROUGH JULY 23, BAR OPENS: 6:30 P.M., SHOW: 7 P.M. & 9 P.M., FREMIN’S RESTAURANT, THIBODAUX 985.449.0333
10:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M., 409 FITNESS STUDIO, THIBODAUX RESERVE A SPOT ON MINDBODY APP
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? BENEFIT Hail Mary Rescue hosts this evening out to support its animal rescue work. Live music is provided by Tet Dur and a silent auction and door prizes are available. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased by calling or visiting Bubba’s II, Ryan’s Paint & Body or from any Hail Mary volunteer.
FRIDAY, JULY 22 BAYOU BBQ BASH
THIBODAUX
Cajun Coast Visitors Center hosts this BCA-sanctioned BBQ competition featuring delicious eats from local, corporate, team and kid divisions. There will also be live music, arts and crafts vendors and a jeep demonstration. Plate lunches are sold from various local barbecue establishments and cooks.
985.859.1435, 985.438.0667
THROUGH JULY 23, UNDER THE HIGHWAY 90 BRIDGE,
6-11 P.M., WARREN J. HARANG MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM,
MORGAN CITY
TUESDAY, JULY 19
CAJUNCOAST.COM
FREE SUMMER SHOWS “Inside Out” and “Kung Fu Panda 3” are screened as part of this free summer program. “Inside Out” will be shown in Cinema 3 and “Kung Fu Panda 3” will be shown in Cinema 4.
First Baptist Church of Lockport invites couples to enjoy an evening of dance lessons with your partner. Attendees are asked to bring a finger food, drink and their dancing shoes. Cost is $20. No reservation required.
JULY 19-20, 1:30 P.M.; JULY 21, 10:30 A.M., LAKE CINEMA,
7 P.M., STUDIO 371, HOUMA
FBC COUPLES DANCE LESSONS
MORGAN CITY 985.384.0280, EXT. 1, 985.384.1625, EXT. 3, MOVIEFONE.COM
SATURDAY, JULY 23 JAM’N ON LAKE VERRET Enjoy live music while raising money for American Cancer Society. Performers include Drunk Punch Ponies, Blue Eyed Soul Revue, South 70, Waylon Thibodeaux and Clay Alston. Attendees must have a boat or some other form of transportation to get to the concert location. A roped off area will be set up for attendees to stand or put floats. Food and t-shirts will be sold. JAMNONLAKEVERRET.COM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 8TH ANNUAL INDOOR GARAGE SALE Enjoy this community-wide garage sale held inside an air-conditioned gym. Most items are sold for 25 cents and concessions are sold throughout the sale. JULY 20, 5-9 P.M., JULY 21 AND 22, 8 A.M.-4 P.M.; LAROSE REGIONAL PARK AND CIVIC CENTER, LAROSE
SUNDAY, JULY 24 FROZEN FAMILY CHARACTER DINING Join the Snow Queen, Snow Princess, Mountain Man & Snow Monster for a night of performances, activities, meet and greets and more. Meals and two hours of entertainment are provided. Tickets sold in advance only. 2-4 P.M., THE MAIN AFFAIR, HOUMA LOUISIANAPRINCESSHOUMA@GMAIL.COM
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LISTINGS
LAGNIAPPE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL BAYOU BLUE ASSEMBLY OF GOD KIDS CAMP
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH
JULY 11-15, $170, AGES 7-10
JULY 11-15, 9 A.M.-12 P.M., $25, AGES 4-9
BAYOUBLEUASSEMBLY.COM
STTHOMASTHIBODAUX.ORG
ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THIBODAUX
Registration available for whichever sessions your child would like to attend. THROUGH JULY 22, 9 A.M.-2:30 P.M., $15/SESSION
JULY 25-29, 9 A.M.-12 P.M., AGES 4-12 FPCT.NET
STBERNADETTECHURCHHOUMA.COM/FORMS
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BAYOU BLUE JULY 11-15, 9 A.M.-12 P.M., K-6TH, FREE
ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CHURCH JULY 18-22, 8:30 A.M.-12 P.M., $25/FIRST CHILD AND $15/ADDITIONAL CHILDREN, AGES 4-10 STCHARLESTHIBODAUX.ORG
985.860.1227
HOUSE OF PRAYER JULY 28, 7 P.M., JULY 29, 6 P.M., JULY 30, 10 A.M., JULY 31, 11:30 A.M.; PRE-K-6TH, FREE HOPTHIBODAUX.COM/HOPKIDS/
TUESDAY, JULY 26
WOMEN, WINE & FASHION NIGHT
MORGAN CITY
Women’s Business Alliance hosts this fashion show and shop local event to support its scholarship program. Enjoy raffles, wine, snacks and networking with local business women. The event is open to non-WBA members and 100 tickets are sold. Happy Hour begins at 5:30 p.m., the fashion show begins at 6:30 p.m. and Wine Down begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and advance payment is required.
985.384.0280, EXT. 1, 985.384.1625, EXT. 3,
5:30-8 P.M., HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON, HOUMA
MOVIEFONE.COM
WBAHOUMA.ORG
THURSDAY, JULY 28
FRIDAY, JULY 29
HELLO HEALTH SEMINARS
KID’S NIGHT
FREE SUMMER SHOWS “Croods” and “Home” are screened as part of this free summer program. “Croods” will be shown in Cinema 3 and “Home” will be shown in Cinema 4. JULY 26-27, 1:30 P.M.; JULY 28, 10:30 A.M., LAKE CINEMA,
Dr. Michael Blanchard hosts this seminar on the importance of mental health. Registration is required and space is limited.
Twisted Fitness and Brushworks hosts this evening of fitness, art and food. Cost is $25 and dinner is included. Registration required.
12 P.M., OCHSNER ST. ANNE, RACELAND
6-8 P.M., TWISTED FITNESS, HOUMA
985.537.8350
WWW.MYTWISTEDFITNESS.COM
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ST. MARY’S NATIVITY CHURCH JULY 11-15, 9 A.M.-12 P.M. 985.537.3204
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