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DANCING IN THE RAIN Journey through the heart, soul and mind of Jeff McCarty

SWIM! BIKE! RUN! Help support young swimmers in these triathlons

LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES Movie preview

DINING

DIG IN AT THE CULINARY SHOWCASE Food Takes Center Stage

THE DISH Poached Pears in a Honey, Ginger and Cinnamon Syrup with Mascarpone Filling

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ARTS

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usic runs through Jeff McCarty’s blood. His great-grandmother, grandfather, and father, all played before him, and now it’s his turn to take the stage with his debut album, “Step Out.” “It’s a family tradition for me. That’s pretty much how it started,” Jeff says. “I was three years old when I sang in front of my first crowd with my pops. I was never nervous or anything like that, even as a little kid. It just kind of came naturally.” His music, however, is not shaped by a favorite genre. Jeff has dabbled in many different forms of music across the spectrum, giving him a diverse background. “Obviously, I like the blues and funk. I like a lot of R&B stuff. That definitely has shaped the way I sing and the way I approach things in the way I write my own music,” he explains. “At the same time, I was a drummer in a bunch of metal bands when I was a kid. I liked all that stuff too. That stuff didn’t necessarily shape me as a singer, but as a drummer, I guess it did. I try to get into all that I can because you learn from everything that you do.” After many years on stage in Louisiana, playing in various bands and sharing bills with everyone from George Jones, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson, to Bonham, REO Speedwagon and Styx, Jeff found himself looking for more. The years in these cover bands helped him to make a good living, but it wasn’t doing anything for his soul. “I had been itching to write my own songs,” he explains. The first steps towards the album came when he and Tab Benoit’s mutual friend Frank Nicotra passed away and they held a benefit in his honor. “I was telling him (Tab) how I wanted to play my own music and write these original songs and do all these things,” Jeff says. “I had a couple of songs, and I didn’t like the way it went. The way I wrote ‘Angel Fly,’ it sounded like ‘Simple Man,’ almost. He took it and helped turn it into what it is now.”

In addition to Tab, who provides drums and guitar on the album, Josh Garret, Corey Duplechin, and Tillis Verdin all joined Jeff at Whiskey Bayou Studio for the writing and recording of his debut record. “Once everybody got involved, the tunes just started rolling out,” Jeff recalls. “It’s quite amazing how it all just developed so quickly and good quality music was just pouring out of that whole situation. We were fortunate and blessed enough to have good chemistry with everyone that was working on it.” Thematically, the album was shaped through Jeff’s life experiences. This can particularly be found in the third and fourth tracks on the record, “Angel Fly” and “Step Out.” Starting with “Angel Fly,” Jeff explains that the song came from a dark time in his life. “When I was nine years old, I lost two brothers in car wrecks, nine months apart. I watched my dad take his last breath when I was 18. In February of 2010, my mother passed away and then in June of 2010, my wife passed away,” he recalls. “I went through a really dark time there for a couple years. That tune came out of all that stuff, and that tune to me is a testimony to all of it.” However, the following track, “Step Out,” takes listeners and Jeff in a different direction. “I think that song was meant for me because it talks about how you step out and dance in the rain when everything is bad and your life seems to suck. Take it for what it is and make the best out of it,” he says. “Between those two songs, it’s a really sad thing and the next track, if you listen to words, it brings you up out of that sadness. Those two songs for me right there, those are the two that describe my story the most. We didn’t mean for that to happen. It happened because it was supposed to.” Jeff’s debut album was recently released, and it has been an exciting time for the musician. “It’s been great. It takes time to get it going, but usually things that happen too fast don’t last. I’m digging the interviews and I’m getting write-ups from blues magazines in the Netherlands, which is really cool,” he says of the process. “And then with Best of the Bayou and Voice of the Wetlands coming up, that’s a direct result of creating a record and putting it out. So far, it’s been very exciting.”

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JEFF’S DEBUT ALBUM, “STEP OUT,” CAN BE FOUND ON ITUNES OR AT WHISKEYBAYOURECORDS.COM.

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BY FRANCESCA D’AGOSTINO

night full of eating and entertainment awaits as the Bayou Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) will host its annual Culinary Showcase on Aug. 24 at The Cypress Columns. Twenty-one restaurants and food services are ready to give samples to guests throughout the night, including Cinclare, Spahr’s Seafood, La Casa Del Sol, Grady V’s American Bistro, Crawdaddy Seafood, and The Ground Pat’i to name a few. Three live demonstrations showing the step-by-step process of chefs creating some of their favorite dishes will be blown up on the big screen for guests to watch. “It is like watching your favorite cooking shows like ‘Chopped’ live!” says Linda Ayers, president of the Bayou Chapter of the LRA and owner of The Ground Pat’i. One of the night’s live demos will be given by acclaimed chef and owner of Brigsten’s Restaurant in Uptown New Orleans, Frank Brigsten, who specializes in modern creole cuisine. Chef Randy Cheramie from the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University will emcee the night’s proceedings. Amongst the demonstrations and delicious food, live and silent auctions will be held for items such as jewelry, a paid night out in New Orleans with a riverboat ride, a party at Donner-Peltier Distillers, restaurant gift cards for date nights, and more. The showcase is an annual fundraiser for the LRA’s education foundation and provides to students interested in furthering their career in the Culinary Arts. The funds raised from the event will help provide resources to the ProStart program as well as scholarships for the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute.

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ProStart, a nationwide, two-year program for high school students, teaches culinary techniques and management skills to prepare the next generation for careers in the restaurant industry. Over 2,000 students in Louisiana, across 60 high schools, are in the program learning a curriculum that focuses on basics such as knife skills, food safety, and presentation. Linda explains, “Education in the restaurant industry is well-needed. It is one of the biggest employers in the United States.” Research from the National Restaurant Association drives that point home as about 14 million people are employed by the restaurant industry. Closer to home, the Lafourche Parish Magnet Center’s ProStart Students competed in the 2017 Louisiana Prostart Invitational. Under the mentorship of Donald Spahr and his chefs, the first-year participant team of three placed fifth out of the twenty-two teams competing in the invitational. You’ll be able to get a taste of their top five finishing dessert recipe as one of the team members will be on hand at the Culinary Showcase. At the end of the night, guests will be able to vote on a People’s Choice Award for the best dish in the Culinary Showcase. It’s bound to be a great night for all in attendance, filled with fun entertainment and good eats. “People should come to the event because it supports education,” Linda says. “Also, it’s fun. Everybody loves cooking.”

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he Bayou Black Tarpons Swim Team will host its annual Tarpon Triathlon on August 5, which will be followed by the South Central Swim Association’s Bayou Kids Triathlon the next day. Both events will take place at Bayou Black Recreational Center and its surrounding area. Originating in 2010, the Tarpon Triathlon was established to help support the Bayou Black Swim Team, the current reigning South Central Swim Association (SCSA) champions. The team, consisting of a little over 200 swimmers ranging from ages 4 to 18 years old, is able to buy the equipment needed to compete each year from the proceeds of the triathlon. “It helps keep costs down to a minimum for each swimmer,” Michelle Matta, the race director for both events, says. For the competitors of the Tarpon Triathlon, expected to have nearly 250 participants, the race will start at 7:30 a.m. with a 150-meter pool swim. After the long distance swim, contestants will proceed to bike a 10-mile course that leads from the recreational center to down along the shaded, curvy Southdown Mandalay Road and eventually returning to the Bayou Black Park. For the last leg of the course, participants will run partially on the track around the park then back along Southdown Mandalay Road for the finish. Following the awards ceremony, the day will continue with food, drinks, and music. The 6th Annual Bayou Kids Triathlon will start at the Bayou Black pool the next day at 7:30 a.m. Nearly 150 kids ranging from ages 3 to 14 years old will compete in a similar course to the adults but in shorter distances that correlate with their age group. Safety will be a priority for the race with lifeguards positioned in the pool for the younger children and alongside the pool for the older ones, police and volunteers along the bike and run courses, and water stations for the kids to stay hydrated. The SCSA also offers a physically challenged division in the triathlon. Volunteers of the race work with each parent to determine the distance each child can achieve based on age and ability. “It’s very inspiring,” Michelle says, “to see these kids do stuff some adults won’t do.” Contestants and family members can enjoy the awards ceremony, music, food, and beverages that will follow the race as well. Like the Tarpon Triathlon, the proceeds from the Kids Triathlon help out local youth who are dedicated to the sport of swimming. Funds from this triathlon go to the SCSA for a way to provide scholarships to selected, eligible members from all eight teams in the association. Two-to-three swimmers in the association are chosen every year to receive the scholarship. “It’s a way to give back to them for committing to swim,” Michelle says. “It’s hard to get a swimming scholarship.” Brady Levron, a 14-year member of the Larose Lasers Swim Team and 2017 graduate from South Lafourche High School, was one of the recipients of the scholarship this year. Brady says the scholarship helps further his education, reach goals he set for himself, and puts him in a better position to succeed in life. Brady will be studying pre-med at Nicholls State University in the fall and hopes to become a family physician in the Bayou Lafourche community. “The SCSA has done so much for so many people and helps put their swimmers in a position to succeed,” Brady says.

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LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES

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he big summer months on the silver screen have come and gone as May through July contained some pretty heavy hitters. However, August still has something to offer for moviegoers, and there’s a nice mix that should have a little bit of movie magic for everyone. The month kicks off with three intense films in the form of The Dark Tower, Kidnap and Detroit (August 4). The Dark Tower is based off the seven-book series written by Stephen King between 1982 and 2004. The series, filled with elements of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and the Wild West, kicks off by following Gunslinger Roland Deschain (Idris Elba) as he traverses an Old West-like landscape in search of the Dark Tower, in hopes of preserving his dying world. Matthew McConaughey also stars as the Man in Black, Roland’s arch-nemesis in this throttling actionadventure. Kidnap is a thriller/mystery film that follows Karla Dyson (Halle Berry) as she hunts down her son’s kidnappers. Without a cellphone and knowing she has no time to wait for help, Karla takes matters into her own hands. This chase is bound to have viewers on the edge of their seats. Detroit comes from the Academy Award winning director of The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty, Kathryn Bigelow. The film explores the darkest moments during the civil unrest that overtook Detroit in the summer of 1967. John Boyega, Jacob Lattimore, and

John Krasinski add their talents to the cast. The following weekend provides a horror movie and an animated film to make up a diverse selection for moviegoers. Annabelle: Creation (August 11) invites viewers back into the home of the dollmaker and his wife, several years following the death of their daughter. The couple welcomes a nun and several girls into their home, soon becoming the target of the dollmaker’s possessed creation, Annabelle. The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature (August 11) sees the return of Surly Squirrel and the rest of his gang. Here, the evil mayor has decided to bulldoze Liberty Park and build an amusement park in its place. Surly gathers up his ragtag group of animal friends to unite to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park. The Hitman’s Bodyguard (August 18) is the only release for the month’s third weekend. Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson join forces in this action comedy that sees them working together for 24 hilarious and actionpacked hours. The only problem is that they absolutely hate each other. Salma

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Library

AT THE LIBRARY POTIONS CLASS

CHEF MARCELLE BIENVENU

Tweens and teens can learn to make a “mosquito potion” to keep away those pesky bugs in time for World Mosquito Day later in the month. This potions class will be a fun and informative way to start the new school year. All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so sign up at the library.

Chef Marcelle will present information about different types of ferns, how to care for them and their uses in landscaping and floral arranging during a free talk. This program is free and open to the public. AUG. 29, 4 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

AUG. 10, 5 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

YOUNG ENGINEERS The library is looking for young engineers and builders to be part of its STEM Squad to celebrate National Aviation Day. Participants will put their creative minds together and use some of the library’s STEM kits to build planes and then test their endurance. Registration required. AUG. 19, 2 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

LAFOURCHE PARISH LINE DANCING Learn new line dances or practice some old favorites at the library. This program is for adults; dancers of all skill levels are welcome. AUG. 1, 15, 11 A.M., GOLDEN MEADOW BRANCH

MAKE SLIME AT THE LIBRARY

GOLDEN GHEENS CAFE

Children ages 5 to 11 can create colorful slime using a few common household ingredients in this kid-friendly experiment. Registration required.

Seniors can enjoy coffee and donuts and a morning of storytelling and memories with others in celebration of Senior Citizens Day at the library. This program is free and open to the public.

AUG. 4, 1 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

AUG. 21, 11 A.M., GHEENS BRANCH

SAY GOODBYE TO SUMMER SNOW CONE DAY

SENIOR CITIZENS SOCIAL

Children and teens ages 4 to 17 can play bingo for a chance to win school supplies.

Enjoy the last day of summer before the start of school with snow cones at the library. To celebrate a great summer, the library is offering free snow cones to visitors, while supplies last.

Local senior citizens are invited to this library lunch social to visit with friends in the community while enjoying a free lunch. Registration required.

AUG. 2, 2 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

AUG. 8, 2 P.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH

AUG. 21, 12 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

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Celebrate Book Lovers Day with Harry Potter themed events and activities. Wearing costumes is encouraged, but is not required to attend.

The library will host a four-week long Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities-funded program Generations of Struggle. The program, which will be led by Dr. Paul Leslie, centers on the experience of African Americans since the Civil War. This program is free and open to the public.

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AUG. 3, 2 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

BACK TO SCHOOL SOCIAL Children and teens can have fun mingling with others and playing games for a chance to win prizes at the Golden Meadow Branch’s annual Back to School Social. Refreshments will be served. AUG. 3, 4 P.M., GOLDEN MEADOW BRANCH

ROOT BEER FLOAT SOCIAL To celebrate Root Beer Float Day approaching, library visitors can make and enjoy a root beer float, while supplies last.

National Banana Lovers’ Day is right around the corner, and everyone’s favorite overall-wearing characters make great bookmarks. Children ages 4 to 8 can create Minion bookmarks. Registration required. AUG. 24, 4 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

The first meeting of the new R.A.D. group – the Raceland Adult Development Group – will take place at the Raceland Branch. This is a new social hour for adults with special needs to learn and inspire each other. Registration required. AUG. 10, 11 A.M., RACELAND BRANCH

AUG. 4, 12 P.M., LAROSE BRANCH

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Local artist Mickey Guillory will discuss the inspiration for her art, techniques used and her journey as an artist. She will also have several paintings on display at the library. This program is free and open to the public. AUG. 30, 11:30 A.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

DR. JENNY BREAUX Local veterinarian Dr. Jenny Breaux will be a special guest at the “Heads, Ears, Whiskers & Tails” story hour for children. This program is free and open to the public. AUG. 31, 10:30 A.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

AUG. 8, 15, 22, 29, 5 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

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MAKE SLIME AT THE LIBRARY Children and teens ages 8 to 16 can dig in and get dirty making yellow slime to put into their own handcrafted Minion jar at the library. AUG. 24, 4 P.M., GHEENS BRANCH

DAN COPP Local author Dan Copp will discuss his book Fascist Lizards from Outer Space: The Politics and Literary Influences and Cultural History of Kenneth Johnson’s V. This book examines V’s cultural impact, considers the future of the franchise and features exclusive interviews with the cast and crew. AUG. 31, 5:30 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

TECH-FREE GAME DAY Disconnect from your devices and play games like Monopoly, Jumbo Jenga and more in this tech-free hour of play. AUG. 17, 4 P.M., DULAC BRANCH

ECHO NORTH The North Branch’s chapter of ECHO meets to discuss teen programming for the library. AUG. 24, 6 P.M., NORTH BRANCH

TERREBONNE PARISH POKÉMON GYM This open Pokémon play hour allows people to meet other Pokémon fans and have fun. Bring your cards to build decks, trade and battle. AUG. 2, 11, 16, 25, 4 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

THE FIDDLESTITCHES The FiddleStitches is an all-ages, all skill-level group of crocheters, knitters and fiber artists. If you like to mess around with yarn or thread or want to start, feel free to join. Beginners and old hands alike are welcome. Some supplies will be provided. Recommended for fourth grade and up. AUG. 12, 11 A.M., MAIN BRANCH

GAME DAY FOR ALL AGES Enjoy an hour of gaming fun. Chose from one of the library’s board games or card games or bring your own to share. AUG. 13, 3 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE Assorted fiction, nonfiction, textbooks, and VHS tapes will be sold at $1 a bag. Shoppers need only to purchase a standard-sized brown grocery bag and may fill it with as many books and tapes as they would like. Anyone who fills up their bag is welcome to purchase another. AUG. 19, 9 A.M.–5 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

Bring the whole family to the library to enjoy the latest entry in the Despicable Me franchise. Refreshments served. AUG. 26, 2 P.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH

AUG. 20, 2–5 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

SCIENCE ROCKS! NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE? Representatives from the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance, along with the Terrebonne Parish Reference Librarian Carlos Crockett, will host a free presentation on TOPS and other private scholarships for college. AUG. 21, 6:30 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

HAIR BRAIDING: FRENCH BRAIDS Moms (and Dads!) skip the basic ponytail and learn to French braid! Bring your daughters, brushes and styling products. AUG. 24, 4 P.M., DULAC BRANCH

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Rock the science fair this year by consulting with real scientists practicing in the fields related to your project. Scientists will be on hand to answer your questions and offer practical advice. AUG. 27, 2 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

SENSORY STORY TIME This program is designed to engage children ages 3-7. It is ideal for autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration challenges, or children who have difficulty sitting still. Registration required. AUG. 30, 4 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

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BACKYARD FORAGING BY ELLEN ZACHOS

Reviewed by Katie Cheramie, Bayou Blue Branch Librarian

ave you ever looked at a plant and wondered if it was edible? Or maybe you’ve watched too many The Walking Dead episodes on Netflix and have pondered how you would survive the zombie apocalypse? If you’re curious about edible plants, Backyard Foraging by Ellen Zachos is the book for you. First thing to know about edible plants? Make sure you are eating an edible plant and not a toxic twin! Zachos does an excellent job of breaking down how to identify plants, when to harvest them, and how to prepare them for consumption. In the first two chapters, Zachos describes gear, ethical harvesting techniques, and safety techniques. She gives valuable insight on where to start looking for edible plants in your own backyard, what polluted areas to avoid, and how to not damage the delicate ecosystem, aka how to leave some for the birds. The chapters that follow are organized by greens; fruits and flowers; nuts and seeds; roots, tubers, and rhizomes; plants with many edible parts; and five easy to identify mushrooms. For each plant, there are icons that show peak harvesting time, as well as the scientific name and common name. Next, Zachos explains what the plant is, where it can be found (yards, woods, shady areas, etc.), and which parts are edible. She also demonstrates extensive horticultural knowledge by further explaining how to harvest the plant, how to prepare it for eating, and points out when plants either look or sound like another plant that is poisonous to humans. Backyard Foraging by Ellen Zachos is both visually stunning and insightful. The author provides all the information you need to identify and use wild plants, herbs, flowers, mushrooms, trees, berries, fruits, etc. Each plant has several photos for identification and the author describes each plant in written detail. She provides a plethora of uses for each plant, as well as tips on how to avoid getting sick.

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LISTINGS

MUSIC La Casa Del Sol 141 WESTOVER DR., THIBODAUX BURNING KANE

Aug. 25

Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel 832 MARTIN LUTHER KING RD., CHARENTON THE O’JAYS

Last Call 511 W. 3RD ST., THIBODAUX SOULED OUT

Aug. 26

Aug. 11

The Texas Club 456 DONMOOR AVE., BATON ROUGE BARRETT BABER

Gros’ Marina

Aug. 11

2111 FOUR MILE BYU LOT A, MORGAN CITY

Aug. 16

DAVID HARRIS

PARISH COUNTY LINE W/ VIDALIA

Aug. 6

Aug. 19

ZACHARY THOMAS DIEDRICH & KELLEY MCKEE

The Swamp Lounge

The Brick House

1400 W. TUNNEL BLVD., HOUMA (INSIDE THE RAMADA INN)

7934 MAIN ST., HOUMA

DOWNHOME

Aug. 11

NONC NU & DA WILD MATOUS

Aug. 3, 17, 31 TET DUR

Aug. 10, 24

The Patio 314 BELANGER ST., HOUMA PHILIP & HOYT

Aug. 4 STEVE JUNOT

Aug. 11 RYAN BERGERON

Aug. 18 GINA & SETH

Aug. 25

On the Canal Bar 1109 DUNN ST., HOUMA LOST BAYOU RAMBLERS

Aug. 11

The Boxer & The Barrel 7817 MAIN ST., HOUMA BENDING LIKE WATER KROOKED HALO

Aug. 19

Big Mike’s BBQ Smokehouse 3034 BARROW ST., HOUMA BRIGITTE LONDON

Aug. 1

Which Craft? 1527 POLK ST., HOUMA CALLING HOME W/ BEN LABAT AND THE HAPPY DEVILS

Aug. 5 BURNING KANE

Aug. 12

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AARON LEWIS

Aug. 20

Smoothie King Center

AJ’s 2nd Street Pub

1501 DAVE DIXON DR., NEW ORLEANS

1400 2ND ST., MORGAN CITY

Aug. 3

DON RICH

LIONEL RICHIE W/ MARIAH CAREY

TOMMY MCLAIN

Aug. 6

Aug. 12

JOHN MAYER

JAMES TAYLOR W/ BONNIE RAITT

Aug. 9

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LISTINGS

LAGNIAPPE

AUG. 1 TRIVIA TUESDAY Enjoy this free to play trivia night. First place wins a bar tab! 7 P.M., BECK’S, RACELAND

AUG. 3 20TH ANNUAL FRIENDS OF NRA BANQUET Raffle tickets, auction items and door prizes are featured at this annual banquet. Through the banquet, the teams are able to purchase equipment and ammo to practice with all season. 6 P.M., EVERGREEN CAJUN CENTER, HOUMA

AUG. 4 GATOR-TAIL BOW FISH AND SALTWATER TOURNAMENT Fish in the Theriot area for redfish and speckled trout during the day and bow fishing at night with the crew from Gator-Tail. All event costs are covered by sponsors and WWA. THROUGH AUG. 6, THERIOT

SAZERAC 101 Learn to make the official cocktail of New Orleans. Plus, enter to win a classic home bar featuring hardwood and sliding top, beveled glass and adjustable shelving. 6 P.M., WEST SIDE CANNATA’S, HOUMA

AUG. 5 FISHING FOR FRANKIE MEMORIAL BASS TOURNAMENT This benefit for Meghan Schexnayder starts with check-in at 4:30 a.m. at Somme’s. Fishers return for weigh-in is at 12 p.m. There is also food, raffles and a live auction. 4:30 A.M., SOMME’S MARINA, DES ALLEMANDS

2017 BAYOU AREA TELETHON This annual telethon is dedicated to helping Louisiana adults and children with cerebral palsy. THROUGH AUG. 6, HOUMA

NINTH ANNUAL TARPON TRIATHLON The Tarpon Triathlon has become a big event in the community, with proceeds allowing the Bayou Black Tarpons Swim Team to purchase necessary equipment and timing systems while keeping the cost to families at a minimum. Food, drinks and music follow the race. 7:30 A.M., BAYOU BLACK RECREATION CENTER, HOUMA

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BABY BASH

LAFOURCHE PAGEANT EXPO

Join TGMC for its 1st annual Baby Bash, the premier event for new and expecting parents and families of infants and toddlers. Stay current on baby and toddler health and wellness while connecting and learning from local pregnancy and parenting experts. The event is free to the public. To learn more, contact 985.858.7171 or visit TGMC.com.

This expo includes a pageant workshop, dress consignment sales and information/networking for directors. Booths are available to rent for anyone with related items or services such as hair/makeup, photography, banners, awards, crowns, dresses, flowers, etc. An attire and stage presence workshop is held, and a five-feature workshop for ages 11+ features information on hair and makeup, headshots, interview, stage introduction and questions, and stage presence and attire. For more information call 985.856.4615 or email hollielapeyrouse@yahoo. com.

9 A.M., TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, HOUMA

LA PATINOIRE’S BACK 2 SCHOOL VENDOR SHOW Stop by La Patinoire to shop from vendors including Southern LipLadies (LipSense), Mary Kay, Lularoe, Usborn Books and More, Rodan and Fields, Padna’s Powder Coating, Extreme Accessories and Repairs, Cynthia Welch Designs, Bayou Blessings, Bayou Thrivin’, SLAP Luxury Products, Tupperware, Stella & Dot, Scentsy, Matilda Jane, Terrebonne Genealogy Society, and Plexus Worldwide. 10 A.M., LA PATINOIRE, SCHRIEVER

1-5 P.M., GHEENS COMMUNITY CENTER, GHEENS

SUP YOGA Enjoy yoga performed on Stand-Up Paddleboards in a safe pool environment. All boards are linked to the pool lane runners with enough room between each board for falling and cooling off. Your SUP Yoga Teacher will guide you through a practice that starts slowly, letting you get used to the unstable surface, then moving into more of a dynamic flow. 1 P.M., CRAWFISH AQUATICS AT NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY, THIBODAUX

LUAU AND KARAOKE PARTY

PARENT & CHILD: CAKE POPS!

Wear your best grass skirt and coconut bra and enjoy this party. Drink and sing along with DJ Scooter.

Mix It Up Houma’s chef will teach you how to make cake tops. This is a hands-on class and lots of fun with a sweet reward. Each pair will make 4-8 cake pops. Instructions, ingredients, equipment and packaging will be provided. Cost is $35 for an adult & child pair.

3 P.M. – 2 A.M., THE CACTUS LOUNGE, GRAY

HOUR OF DEVASTATION GAME DAY

AUG. 12

AUG. 17

ACT WORKSHOP

DA’ BAYOU CHAPTER DELTA WATERFOWL BANQUET

This ACT Workshop is aimed at helping students improve existing ACT scores or help first-time students gain confidence taking the test.

This event includes raffles, a live auction and much more. Dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. and the live auction is at 8 p.m. Youth tickets are $25, single tickets are $50 and couple tickets are $75.

4 P.M., MIX IT UP, HOUMA

THROUGH AUG. 26, BRICKS4KIDZ, HOUMA

AUG. 8

AUG. 13

6 P.M., WARREN J. HARANG, JR. MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM,

3 P.M., SILVER WOLF COMICS AND GAMES, MORGAN CITY

HIRING EVENT

CHILDREN’S DAY KING AND QUEEN DRAWING

AUG. 18

AUG. 6

Torrid will be holding open interviews for Sales Associates. To participate in an interview, you must first go to torridcareers.com and fill out your application before August 7th.

2017 BAYOU KIDS TRIATHLON

THROUGH AUG. 9, SOUTHLAND MALL, HOUMA

Join this Magic the Gathering standard tournament. There is a $5 entry fee, but every player receives a promo card. Top 8 players receive another, special promo card, and the winner receives a play mat.

This one’s for the kiddos. With different distances based on age ranges, kids will swim, bike and run through this course with awards for top males & females in each group, fastest times in the individual components and finisher’s medals for every participant that completes the race. Food, drinks and music will follow. 7:30 A.M., BAYOU BLACK RECREATION CENTER, HOUMA

AUG. 11 BEERTALK: ROGER TAULLI BeerTalk is a series of beer tastings featuring Brewmasters from local and national breweries. This week, sample great beers from Great Raft Brewing and talk beer with Roger Taulli. Wine will also be served.

Area children are invited to participate in the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival’s Children’s Day King and Queen Event. Children’s 2016 King Jalen Butler and Queen Audrey Cheramie will be selecting the new royalty for 2017 in a random drawing. All children are welcome to attend, but only children ages 8 to 12 will be eligible to enter the drawing. Entry forms may be filled out on the day of the drawing. The new royalty will be presented at the adult Royal Coronation on Aug. 26 and the 2017 Children’s Day King and Queen will reign over the Children’s Day Activities for the festival.

THIBODAUX

SMES FISHING RODEO St. Matthew’s Episcopal School hosts this back to school fishing rodeo. THROUGH AUG. 19, COCO MARINA, CHAUVIN

COOKING WITH RUM Join Chef John Meilser as he shares some great recipes and tips for cooking with one of everyone’s favorite rums. Free to attend and taste, and wine will be served as well. 6 P.M., WEST SIDE CANNATA’S, HOUMA

3:30 P.M., BAYOU VISTA SPRAY PARK, MORGAN CITY

6 P.M., WEST SIDE CANNATA’S, HOUMA

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LISTINGS

AUG. 19

AUG. 24

3RD ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT

CULINARY SHOWCASE

The Autism Society Bayou will be hosting its 3rd Annual Trivia Night. Registration is $150 per team or $25 per person. Teams consist of up to 6 people (ages 13 or older). Fewer than 6 members will be allowed, but no more than 6 per team. The night will consist of 10 Round/ Categories of 10 Questions on various topics. Mulligans will be sold at the event as well. Prizes will be awarded for 1st place, Best Decorated Table and Best Costume. A silent auction, door prizes, and a ½ and ½ raffle round out the night’s activities. Concessions will be sold.

The Louisiana Restaurant Association Bayou Chapter will host its culinary showcase, presented by Taco Bell. General admission is $25. Food from area restaurants, music, chef cook demos, and silent and live auctions make for an entertaining evening.

6 P.M., MORGAN CITY MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, MORGAN CITY

JUNIOR AUXILIARY OF HOUMA’S 3RD ANNUAL MOONLIGHT MASQUERADE Join Junior Auxiliary of Houma for a night of fun to support the community. Houma’s Dancing with the Stars competition, part of the event, features Houma celebrities showing off their best moves alongside professional dancers. The night also includes auctions, live entertainment, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Dress is cocktail attire. Must be 21 or older to attend. Cost is $55 in advance and $65 at the door. 7 P.M., HOUMA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, HOUMA

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6 P.M., THE CYPRESS COLUMNS, GRAY

AUG. 26 TGMC & CIS FREE HEALTH FAIR & VASCULAR SCREENING These simple, painless screenings test the blood flow in the legs to determine your risk for heart disease. Screening results will be available on site, and CIS providers will be available to answer questions and provide risk assessments. The event will also include screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, body fat and body mass index. 8 A.M., CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH, HOUMA

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6 - 9 p.m. Cypress Columns

$25 per person $35 at the door

August THS CRIMSON PRIDE CAR WASH The Crimson Pride Band from Terrebonne High School hosts this car wash to raise funds for the upcoming marching season. 9 A.M., AUTOZONE, HOUMA

BULLY PREVENTION SEMINAR This class is structured to deal with a person who is trying to assault you. In this lesson, you will learn to deal with some common situations. The objectives include: developing situational awareness, executing proper stance and hand placement, defending against strikes to the head and back break falls. 1 P.M., BLACKLIST MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS, HOUMA

A SOUTHERN CRISIS VISITS: THREE SHORT COMEDIES Enjoy three short comedies by Christopher Durang. Tickets are $15 and there is a cash bar. 7 P.M. & 9 P.M., FREMIN’S RESTAURANT, THIBODAUX

AT THE BAYOU COUNTRY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

AUG. 28

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82ND SHRIMP AND PETROLEUM FESTIVAL RIBBON CUTTING Gather under the Hwy 90 Bridge as the 82nd Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival kicks off on this Thursday evening. 5 P.M., UNDER THE HWY 90 BRIDGE, MORGAN CITY

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211 Rue Betancourt

It’s back to school time! Plan your first field trip to the BCCM! We *Standard trips are $5 per child* offer standard and *Themed trips are $7 per child* themed field trips Teachers are free! that are sure to keep your students Book NOW at www.bccm.info engaged and having fun!

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Geaux Gumbo

WHAT’S STIRRIN’ E

ach month our staff will select the best #GeauxGumbo hashtags on Instagram or Facebook that showcase what’s happening in and around our communities. Are you out and about? Are you cheering at the soccer fields with the kids or hanging at the festivals with your bestie? Tag us @GUMBOGUIDE or #GEAUXGUMBO for a chance to have your image featured in a future issue of Gumbo.

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Teenagers and youth ministers gathered at Lumen Christi for Christian Leadership Institute (CLI). CLI is a 5-day training experience designed to give young people the opportunity to grow in faith and personal responsibility for peer leadership.

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Misty McElroy and her daughter, Taylor, made sure people around the Happiest Place on Earth knew where they were from by wearing Nicholls colors when they visited Disney World.

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@UpperRoomHouma

Frankie Golden and Gina Domangue gave guests at The Upper Room, a new piano bar in Downtown Houma, a musical treat as they played tunes during their July 7th performance.

@MomentumGym

Members of Momentum Gym in Thibodaux pose after their community day workouts. The festivities took place on the 4th of July.

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