Gumbo (October 2015)

FREE

October 2015

FESTIVAL

ROUGAROUSEASON

FEST LAUREL VALLEY FALL FESTIVAL

WILL CLAIM YOUR WEEKENDS

GRACE LUTHERAN

CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL

BAYOU TOU DOU

LA FETE DES VIEUX TEMPS

FRENCH

FOOD FESTIVAL

BAYOU DULARGE

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

CAJUN FAIR FRANKLIN

HARVEST

MOON FESTIVAL

LOUISIANA

GUMBO FESTIVAL

CHAUVIN CULTURE & HERITAGE FESTIVAL SEE MORE INSIDE!

2 October 2015

gumboguide.com

3

Contents

OCTOBER 2015

ON THE COVER

PUBLISHER

6

Brian Rushing publisher@rushing-media.com

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Shell Armstrong editor@rushing-media.com

Festival season arrives in bayou country

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Gavin Stevens gavin@rushing-media.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Mariella Brochard Danielle Evans SALES MANAGER

Deanne Ratliff deanne@rushing-media.com

CIRCULATION MANAGER

Events

Music

6 16 18

28 30 32

FESTIVAL SEASON Get the scoop on local festivals EVENT LISTINGS Check out this month’s events BUCKING BAYOU RODEO Bull riding event in Cut Off

VOICE OF THE WETLANDS New site, new stage for big event VOODOO FEST Ozzy, Florence, Zac Brown & more HOT TIX Local performers highlighted

Arts

36 38 40 42 43 43

Brooke Adams THEATRE LISTINGS Performances around the region TARGETED NSU alum’s movie plays locally AT THE LIBRARY More than books at local libraries BOOK REVIEW Meet Sullivan ‘Sully’ Carter

brooke@rushing-media.com

CONTRIBUTORS

Jean-Paul Arguello John DeSantis Melissa Duet Casey Gisclair Karl Gommel James Loiselle

FOR THE GAMERS Mario Maker FOR YOUR BRAIN Sudoku, Crossword Puzzle

Outdoors

20 22 23 24 26

44 45 46

CAJUN FLY-IN An up-close look at vintage planes STREET SURVIVORS TNT Rally gives back TRIVIA NIGHT Fundraiser for Autism Society Bayou FESTIVAL CALENDAR Festivals around the state KID’S PAGE Fun games for the younger crowd

34 35

CINDERELLA Step-sister just misinformed YOUNG IRELANDERS Group shares sound of homeland

FISH THE BAYOU RODEO Larose resident memorialized WALK LIKE MADD MADD draws attention to DWI RUN WITH THE FUZZ Support men and women in blue

Gumbo Guru

47

THE FOUNDRY ON THE BAYOU New life in the kitchen

6160 W. Park Ave., Houma, LA 70364 985.868.7515 • Fax 985.873.9009 GUMBOGUIDE.COM

The Gumbo Entertainment Guide is a free publication. The entire content of this publication is copyrighted by Rushing Media, with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without written permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited. The Gumbo Entertainment Guide is published monthly by Rushing Media.

gumboguide.com

5

Events

Hold on to your hats. They’re Here.

INAUGURAL BAYOU TOU DOU A FAMILY AFFAIR

CHAUVIN SHINDIG A NOD TO REGION’S CULTURE

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 18 WHERE: Bank of Bayou Terrebonne across from MacDonell Children’s Home, Main Street, Houma COST: $40 for those 21 and older, $20 those ages 12 - 20; children under 12 are free with a parent INFO: 985-868-8362 for sponsorship, booth and ticket information

WHEN: Oct. 17 - 18 WHERE: Ward 7, 5006 Highway 56, Chauvin INFO: terrebonneadvocatesforpossibility.org

E

njoy a little something traditional and a little something brand new along the banks of Bayou Terrebonne at Bayou Tou Dou, an inaugural cook-off and event established to raise money for youth programs within the community.

Sponsored by the Terrebonne Children and Youth Services Planning Board, the event will put some of the best food around front and center.

Teams will serve up their best sliders in a fierce culinary cook-off and guests will also be treated to an on-site cochon de lait, a slow-cooking method that makes for some downright delicious pig. A variety of Louisiana craft beers will also be served.

While chowing down on the signature eats, guests can enjoy the musical stylings of Houma staples Billy Starke & The Sharks, as well Nonc Nu & Da Wild Matous, a Thibodaux group putting a spin on the Cajun sound.

“Its like an old fashioned boucherie with a modern twist. It’s a unique event in a unique location,” board member Carolyn McNabb said.

All proceeds raised from this event will be dedicated to a different children’s charity each year, McNabb added. This year, money will go to the Single Point Assessment and Resource Center (SPARC), a “one-stop shop” for youth on referral by law enforcement, schools or parents when their behavior is considered at-risk. Bringing together local law enforcement and government officials, SPARC serves as a diversion from to the juvenile detention center for those who may have committed a minor offense and allows officials to counsel and create resolutions for each case. The facility, located near the MacDonnell Children’s Home on Main Street, has assessed 48 children since opening its doors in May.

•

Bayou Tou Dou runs from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m Sunday, Oct. 18. Admission is $40 for adults, $20 for those 12 - 20 and free for children under 12.

6 October 2015

T

he people who call Chauvin home are hosting a shindig, The Chauvin Culture and Heritage Festival, to honor all that is authentic and beloved about the Terrebonne Parish community, and you’re invited.

Terrebonne Advocates for Possibility, created by the Lirette family in 2009 to maintain and celebrate the area’s

history and traditions, offers the annual weekend festival, which runs Oct. 17-18, from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. each day, to those looking for a chance to pass a good time.

“We have a great lineup of music including Amanda Shaw that’s going to end the day of Saturday,” Terrebonne Advocates for Possibility President

Events | Festival Season Kurt Lirette said. “We have a jambalaya cook-off that starts at 9 a.m.

Saturday. We have many craft vendors that will be present, games for the kids and on Sunday, we have a fun run and 5K for the adults.”

Festival organizers are bringing local talent and some heavy hitters to keep crowds grooving throughout the two-day event. Locals Don Rich, Southern Boyz, Larry White and Tete Dur are scheduled to appear, as well as zydeco accordionist Gino Delafose, Lafayette-based Americana/Cajun band Feufollet and 25-year-old fiddling phenom Amanda Shaw.

If you think your jambalaya has what

it takes to win the top prize, gather your buddies and take part in the cook-off. Teams may begin setting up at 7 a.m. Saturday and winners will be announced shortly after 2 p.m.

On Sunday, enjoy a leisurely stroll or all-out run to the finish line during the “We Run Dis Bayou” 5K and Fun Run beginning at 6:30 a.m. at Little Caillou Fire Department. Enjoy a pancake breakfast and music post-race, followed by more family fun throughout the day.

“All money raised at this festival will be used to rehabilitate the Old Boudreaux Canal Store so that we can convert it into a cultural center,” Lirette said.

•

38 SPECIAL, AMANDA SHAW ROCK FRENCH FOOD FEST WHEN: Oct. 22 - 25 WHERE: Larose Regional Park & Civic Center, 307 E. 5th St., Larose COST: French Food Fest tickets are $25; festival admission is free; activities and rides available for a cost INFO: bayoucivicclub.org

D

eep in the heart of Cajun Country, the people of Larose are gearing up for another year of celebration, honoring French food and its influence on the area’s heritage during the French Food Festival Oct. 23 - 25 in Larose.

8 October 2015

The free parking, free admission event opens Thursday, Oct. 22, evening with French Food Fest Rocks, a concert that is sure to get attendees excited for the coming weekend’s festivities. Local music duo Brennon and Sam and New

Orleans cover band Supercharger lead the way for a performance by popular 1980s rock band 38 Special. The group found success with “Hold On Loosely” in 1981, going on to release a string of number ones like “Caught Up on You” and “If I’d Been the One.” The band’s shows incorporate camaraderie and brotherhood, according to the group’s website, with a dedication and honesty to classic songs, as well as some new material.

What follows over the next three days will be an all-out extravaganza of food, music and a host of activities and contests.

Boudin, Tarte a la Bouille and all the festival favorites will be served up and various bands and musicians will crank out familiar tunes and original music for all music lovers to enjoy.

Among the mix are Waylon Thibodeaux and Chubby Carrier at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. respectively on Saturday, and Amanda Shaw at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Once you’ve danced off all that delicious food, hop on one of the rides at the carnival midway, peruse the art show and Cajun market or take the kids to the petting zoo. A new addition this year will be a zombie paintball shooting ride, according to Marc Kimball, civic center office assistant. For $5, guests may climb aboard a trailer outfitted with paintball guns and hunt out zombies hidden around the festival grounds.

Money raised from the French Food Festival benefits the Larose Regional Park and Civic Center.

•

GRACE LUTHERAN CELEBRATES FALL WHEN: Oct. 31 WHERE: Grace Lutheran Church, 422 Valhi Blvd., Houma INFO: gracehouma.org, 985-879-1865

E

ach year, the congregation of Grace Lutheran Church gathers together to raise money for local charities,

an event that has now become a much-anticipated day for those who attend the Houma-based church as well

Events | Festival Season

ROUGAROU RUNS LOOSE IN HOUMA WHEN: Oct. 24-25 WHERE: Downtown Houma COST: Admission is free; food and beverages to be sold INFO: rougaroufest.org or 985-580-7289

as community members.

Now in its 16th year, the event, held Satuday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., is a fun-filled way to spend time with family and friends.

For the little ones, there will be a wide array of games and crafts, including a space walk and a football throw. Kids can also take a hayride around the exterior of the festival grounds.

For the adults, there will be vendors offering a variety of original, handmade wares set up at the Vendor’s Court, which lines the circular walking path behind the church. A rummage sale will also be held. Christian music will fill the air throughout the day and plenty of food will be served to keep everyone in attendance full.

“It’s a nice, family event,” Donna Boger, church office secretary, said.

“We’re hoping for good weather. We’ve only had rain once.”

Funds raised from the annual festival benefit the Bunk House homeless shelter; Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank; The Louis Infant Crisis Center, a care facility for abused, neglected and abandoned children; and the St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy, which helps those who can’t afford medications.

Since its inception, the festival has garnered approximately $250,000, Boger said.

“Once we cover our expenses, which we try to keep it at a minimum. We equally divide the proceeds,” she explained. “We don’t keep much seed money for the next year. We have a lot of community help. We keep the money we raise locally.”

•

10 October 2015

H

alf man, half wolf – the rougarou, the swamp creature at the crux of many a southern childhood story, is the main attraction of the annual Rougarou Fest, now in its fourth year.

The family-friendly fright fest converges on downtown Houma, serving as the primary fundraiser for the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, a non-profit organization committed to revolutionizing the way we learn about and protect our state’s disappearing coast.

A blessing of the grounds and the national anthem, sung by 12-yearold local Myra Berthiaume, welcome attendees at 10 a.m. Saturday, with Pin

the Tail on the Rougarou, Crawfish Toss and more keeping the little ones busy throughout the day. Humans and their furry companions may participate in a costume contest at 5 p.m., and two of the festival’s main attractions, the Rougarou Run and Krewe Ga Rou Halloween Parade, are set for 6 and 7 p.m. respectively. The run, a challenge course through the downtown area, pits participants against zombies and swamp monsters in a battle for survival. Once you’ve crossed the finish line, make your way to the parade route, which begins at Town Hall and runs along Barrow, Main and Grinage Streets, to witness a dazzling display

of floats, ATVs, lawn mowers and more.

You’ll even catch a glimpse of the festival’s Rougarou Queen.

And the fun doesn’t end Saturday evening. The festival added a second day to the increasingly-popular event, beginning with an Episcopal service at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by beignets, coffee, traditional jazz and Cajun music and pirogue races set to hit the water at noon. Carnival rides will be available throughout the weekend in the public parking areas on Park Avenue in the downtown area.

When your stomach starts rumbling, head to the food court to snag a bite of local favorites like pop rouge ice cream and fried catfish. Mudbug Brewery will also be on hand, pouring pints of the festival’s signature beer, an exclusive recipe of fall flavors like cinnamon and vanilla. Be sure to peruse the vendor booths as well. You might also run into this year’s festival poster artist, Molly McGuire, who will be on-hand to mingle with festival attendees throughout the weekend.

Throughout the two-day event, an array of local talent will also take to the stage, filling the air with R&B, progressive rock and a little soul. Ben Labat and The Happy Devil, a local act known for its acoustic take on a variety of genres, caps off the weekend’s events at 3 p.m. Sunday. And if that isn’t enough, attendees can also surround themselves in a spooktacular sculpture exhibit, “Ghosts of the Louisiana Gulf Coast.”

The display, open Oct. 10, 17 and 24 from 7 - 11 p.m. at the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum, features original interpretations of some familiar bayou icons brought to life in the form of wax sculptures crafted by popular local artists.

•

The 4th Annual Rougarou Fest is Saturday, Oct 24 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in downtown Houma. All proceeds raised benefit South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center programs and the future construction of the center.

gumboguide.com

11

Events | Festival Season

GUMBO, FAMILY FUN AND MUSIC ON TAP IN CHACKBAY

HARVEST MOON DRAWS FRANKLIN TO MAIN STREET

WHEN: Oct. 9 - 11 WHERE: Choupic Fairgrounds, 326 La. Highway 304, Chackbay COST: Admission is free INFO: lagumbofest.com

WHEN: Oct. 31 WHERE: Main Street, Franklin INFO: facebook.com/franklinharvestmoonfest

C

elebrate the delicious dish that makes Louisiana so unique at this annual three-day music and food extravaganza held Oct. 9 - 11 at the Choupic Fairgrounds in Chackbay.

One of the main attractions at every festival is the food, and there will be plenty of it throughout the weekend.

Seafood and chicken and sausage gumbo, festival staples such as hamburgers and fries and some down home favorites like fried fish and sauce picquante will delight attendees and give them the fuel they need to dance the days and nights away.

In an effort to bring crowd favorites to the event, festival organizers surveyed community members at the beginning of 2015 to find out what local and national talents they would love to see hit the stage.

The event opens with variety band Velvet Sky, comprised of members

12 October 2015

from throughout the Terrebonne and Lafourche parish area, followed by Biloxi cover band Trigger Proof. The music continues Saturday with local acts like one-man band Tet Dur and things close out with country singer Doug Stone from 10 - 12 p.m. Stone is best known for topping the charts throughout the 1990s with country hits like “In a Different Light” and “Why Didn’t I Think of That?” Mule Kick, Johnny Chauvin and The Mojo Band and swamp pop and variety musician Junior Lacrosse brings things to a close on Sunday from noon - 7 p.m.

Also on Sunday, a live auction is set to offer up a rousing good time for both bidders and spectators and a host of carnival rides will keep attendees entertained all weekend.

The annual Louisiana Gumbo Festival of Chackbay is sponsored by the Chackbay Volunteer Fire Department.

•

E

njoy a stroll down Franklin’s Main Street at the 17th Annual Franklin Merchants Association Harvest Moon Festival, a free, one-day event on Halloween that ushers in cooler weather and shows support for local businesses.

Things kick off Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts with the Moonlight Masquerade Pageant, in which the festival

will crown its 2015 Miss, Teen and Lil Queens. Beginning at 4 p.m., contestants will present an onstage introduction with information about the festival, participate in an interview in which they will be quizzed on information about the area, Franklin’s historic district and the festival. Participants will also show off a custom mask during the evening gown competition.

At the end of the month, the commu-

nity will pack the downtown area from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. to enjoy a host of live music and shopping from local vendors.

Music kicks off at 10 a.m. with Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church Choir, followed by Franklin’s own 5 O’clock Shadows, Flashback and Old Soul.

Downtown merchants will provide sales and promotions as attendees begin to shop for the holiday season, and dozens of vendors will set up booths to sell handmade wares and lots of delicious food.

Hot rods and custom wheels will take center stage at the festival’s car show,

with all entries displayed on either side of Main Street for the duration of the festival. Those wishing to enter their rides may do so from 8 - 11 a.m. on the day of the festival near the Franklin Courthouse for $30. Awards will be given for Best of Show, Longest Distance, Club Participation, Best Rat Rod and Most Spooktacular Ride.

“It is a family day. You can rent a booth for $30 and put your stuff out.

You can’t beat that,” Festival Chairman Chuck Autin said. “All of Main Street is shut down and it’s just a real, nice beautiful day.”

•

DULARGE KC’S THROW A CAJUN FAIR WHEN: Oct. 16 - 18 WHERE: Bayou Dularge K.C. Home, 1331 Dr. Beatrous Road, Theriot COST: Admission is free; Weekend bracelets sold for carnival rides INFO: Bayou Dularge Knights of Columbus Cajun Fair on Facebook

T

he annual Cajun fair, hosted by the Bayou Dularge Knights of Columbus, is a classic with enough food, music and entertainment to make you set aside your entire Oct. 16-18 weekend just to be part of the action.

For those in search of some good music, Reaux Shambeaux and variety band Karma will get crowds rocking

beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Tet Dur, Sheauxdown, No Way Out, Highway 315 and SeaBrook will keep attendees grooving throughout the weekend until 8 p.m. Sunday.

Want to take a spin on the Ferris wheel or go for a ride on the Round Up? Shawny Burgard, who organizes the fair with her husband and KC Knight

gumboguide.com

13

Events | Festival Season

FESTIVAL PAYS HOMAGE TO OLD TIMES WHEN: Oct. 2 - 4 WHERE: Near the Lafourche Tourist Information Center, 4484 La. Highway 1, Raceland COST: Admission is free INFO: facebook.com/lafetedesvieuxtemps, 985-665-5005

Ross, said the fair will not disappoint, with a lineup of rides suitable for the young and young at heart.

But above all, the main attraction of the annual event is always the food, she said. The menu, which features everything from Cajun cuisine to traditional fair foods, is a foodie’s paradise.

“We pride ourselves on our food,” Burgard explained. “We have the best fair burgers around and we still dress them fully. We don’t just give you the meat and bun and make you put the dressings on yourself. We also do our own chicken on a stick, we batter our own shrimp, we make our own roast beef po’boys, we have a specialty booth with things like smoked ribs and brisket ... On Sunday, we also have a special gumbo lunch for $7 beginning at 11 a.m.”

The fair serves as the primary fundraiser for the Bayou Dularge Knights of Columbus who provide funds for various organizations in the community. The money raised each year, Burgard said, helps the group maintain their home, as well lend a helping hand to schools in the bayou region and to the sick or shut-ins of the area.

•

The Bayou Dularge Knights o Columbus Cajun Fair runs from 5:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16; 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17; and 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18.

14 October 2015

I

t’s time to take a step back in time ... at least for the weekend at La Fete Des Vieux Temps, or The Festival of Old Times, a weekend event Oct. 2-4 now in its second year that pays homage to the rich culture of the central Lafourche region.

Created by the Bayou Lafourche Festival Association as a way of resurrecting former hometown festivals such as La Vie Lafourchaise and Sauce Piquante Fest, the festival gives the community a chance to catch up, recall days gone by and enjoy a little family fun as the fall weather blows into the bayou town. Based on the turnout at the 2014 inaugural event, festival chairman Terry Arabie has no doubt people will pack the grassy expanse near the Lafourche Tourist Information Center once again to pass a good time.

“Last year’s fair was a very, very

good turnout,” he said. “Matter of fact, we were surprised at the turnout we had. We thought we were going to do good in our community because we haven’t had a festival in our area in quite some time. People want to get together as a community and, I tell you what, we were very, very pleased. The response was overwhelming ... Everybody expressed that they though it was like a big family or class reunion. They ran to people they hadn’t seen in 30 years.”

Things kick off Friday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m. with music from local acoustic duo Bayou Deluxe, followed by a live auction and variety band Natural Satisfaction.

On Saturday, more music fills the air with appearances from the always popular Tet Dur, Terri and the Fellas and Souled Out throughout the day.

Get ready to fill up on some of the most delicious food around, beginning

at 9 a.m. Saturday, as teams serve their version of traditional sauce piquante, a stew that has been a staple in bayou homes for generations. Arabie said the winner will be the one that gets the infamously complex flavors just right.

“It’s going to be the one with the best Cajun flavor,” he explained. “The judges are going to look for a dish that’s not too spicy, but just spicy enough and has just the right amount of flavor.”

Attendees will also be treated to a boucherie on Saturday, in which a demonstrator will show off the entire process for anyone eager to learn about the culinary art.

“I was surprised how many people came out just to see [the boucherie] last year,” Arabie said. “They wanted the kids to see how their mom and dad were raised and how they had to do things back in the day.”

On Sunday, Bishop Shelton Fabre of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux will celebrate mass at 9 a.m. under the Lafourche Central Market pavilion and the fun will continue throughout the day with the sounds of Pot 2 La and Junior Lacrosse. Craft booths, carnival rides and a handful of demonstrations including how to make gumbo file’, boat construction from the Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building, alligator farming and Native American Indian dancing will also be on-hand throughout the weekend.

•

La Fete Des Vieux Temps runs from 6 p.m. - 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2; 8 - 1 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3; and 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 4.

Money raised from this festival supports the festival association’s members, the Raceland Lions Club, Lafourche Volunteer Fire District No. 1, Lockport Carnival Club and Lockport VFD Crusaders.

LAUREL VALLEY A BONANZA FOR DEALS WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 17 WHERE: Laurel Valley Plantation, 595 La. Highway 308, Thibodaux COST: Free INFO: 985-446-7456, jpl@charter.net

L

ocal vendors offering up a variety of handmade wares and much more will gather together for the Laurel Valley Fall Festival, an annual event that always indicates the beginning of the autumn season.

Hosted by the country’s oldest surviving sugar plantation at the start of sugarcane harvest, the free event invites the community to shop, mingle and get a closer look at the historical site. Around 30 booths are typically set up each year, offering a variety of arts

and crafts for sale. Cajun cuisine and music are usually also part of the day, delighting attendees as they make their way to each booth.

While there, stop in at the general store to get a glimpse of antique tools and farm equipment used to cultivate sugarcane during the plantation’s heyday and say hello to the property’s resident chickens, goats and other farm animals.

•

The Laurel Valley Fall Festival begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. gumboguide.com

15

Events

Have an event scheduled for next month you’d like listed? Upcoming events in Lafourche, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes are printed FREE. Send your information – who, what, when, where, cost and a daytime phone number – to EDITOR@RUSHING-MEDIA.COM.

competitors are $10. There will also be several categories for redfish and speckled trout, and cash prizes will be awarded.

WHERE: Houma Airbase Pavilion, Houma CONTACT: www.dulaccommunitycenter.org or John Silver at 985-563-7483

39TH ANNUAL FRENCH FOOD FESTIVAL THURSDAY, OCT. 22 - SUNDAY, OCT. 25

DETAILS: Celebrate your Francophone heritage and instinctual need to eat good food at Larose’s French Food Festival. And I don’t mean those French fries or French toast either! In addition to Cajun French food, there will be live music, carnival rides, a live auction, a petting zoo and a bull-riding competition. And more importantly, no gate fee!

WHERE: Larose Regional Park and Civic Center, Larose CONTACT: www.bayoucivicclub.org or Jasmine Ayo at 985-693-7355

LOCAL AUTHORS DAY

41ST ANNUAL LOUISIANA GUMBO FESTIVAL

TCOA’S 4TH SENIOR FUN DAY AT THE PARK

DETAILS: Local

The 41st Annual Louisiana Gumbo Festival will feature the best in Cajun food, music and dancing with no gate fee. There will also be carnival rides, a 5K walk/run, a firemen’s parade and a live auction.

WHERE: Chackbay/Choupic Fairgrounds, Thibodaux CONTACT: www.lagumbofest.com

DETAILS: Open to Terrebonne residents age 60 or older and their families, the day includes karaoke, games, door prizes and food. Tickets are $7. Children age 7 or under are admitted free.

The day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Shady Acres Senior Center, 6512 W. Main St., Houma CONTACT: TCOA Senior Centers

SATURDAY, OCT. 3, 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

authors will sell their books, with 100 percent of the profit going to the writer.

WHERE: Terrebonne Parish Main Library CONTACT: Lauren at 985-850-5301

WALK LIKE MADD

SATURDAY, OCT. 3, 7:30 A.M. DETAILS: Support Mothers Against Drunk Driving by joining the organizations biggest event of the year. Walk Like MADD is a non-competitive 5K walk intended to raise money via donations and sponsorships, which in turn go to the MADD programs offered in communities. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. – adult registration is $25 and youth registration is $20.

WHERE: Downtown Marina, Houma CONTACT: www.walklikemadd.org/houma or Ava at 985-852-9694

LEEVILLE FISHING RODEO

SATURDAY, OCT. 3 - SUNDAY, OCT. 4

Don’t put your fishing gear away just yet! There’s still some more fishing to be done! Compete with fellow anglers by Griffin’s Marina in Leeville for a chance to win some prizes. Lunch will be provided at noon on Sunday during weigh-in.

WHERE: Griffin’s Marina, Leeville CONTACT: www.griffinsmarina.com or Don or Ben Griffin at 985-396-2415 DETAILS:

16 October 2015

FRIDAY, OCT. 9 - SUNDAY, OCT. 11 DETAILS:

SATURDAY, OCT. 10

CHAUVIN CULTURE AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL SATURDAY, OCT. 17 - SUNDAY, OCT. 18

VOICE OF THE WETLANDS FESTIVAL FRIDAY, OCT. 9 - SUNDAY, OCT. 11

DETAILS: After over a decade of music, VOW has found a new home! Located on West Main Street, the Voice of the Wetlands Festival is an environmental awareness event and celebration of South Louisiana heritage. VOW features local musical acts, arts and crafts vendors and downhome Cajun cooking. Meals must be purchased with tickets and ATMs will be available on the grounds.

WHERE: New Voice of the Wetlands Grounds 5403 W. Main St., Houma CONTACT: www.voiceofthewetlands.org or Percy Rodriguez at 985-226-5762

DETAILS: The local non-profit T-Possibility is hosting its 6th Annual Chauvin Fest at the Ward 7 Fairgrounds. The festival will feature a jambalaya cook-off, a 5K run, a raffle and a showcase of local artists and vendors. Musical guests include Amanda Shaw, Don Rich, Larry White, Faded Ink and many more.

WHERE: Ward 7 Fairgrounds, Chauvin CONTACT: www.t-possibility.org or Linda Lirette at 985-594-5000

FIVE BAYOUS FISHING RODEO SATURDAY, OCT. 17

DETAILS: Fish for a cause – particularly the Dulac Community Center! This new fundraiser event is a light-tackle saltwater fishing rodeo that will highlight the five bayous of lower Terrebonne Parish. Registration fees for adults and participants using pirogues are $20 and fees for youth

ROUGAROU FEST

SATURDAY, OCT. 24 - SUNDAY, OCT. 25 DETAILS: Don your finest costume and take a stroll through a spookified Downtown Houma. There will be vendors, live music, a costume contest, a parade and a horde of hungry zombies chasing you throughout the district. Bring the kids! Bring the dog! Bring some Bayer aspirin in case of an emergency!

WHERE: Downtown Houma CONTACT: www.rougaroufest.org or 985-580-7289

•

gumboguide.com

17

Events

BULL RIDING EVENT BRINGS FUN TO CUT OFF

To

some, the first Saturday in October may be about college football or the much-awaited return of fall weather.

But to the folks of Cut Off, that date means that it’s time to ride bulls.

The Bucking on the Bayou will take place under the Cut Off Youth Center Pavilion on Saturday, Oct. 3. The annual bull riding competition honors the life of young cowboy Andy Dufrene, who was killed in a traffic accident in 2006.

The event was supposed to be a one-time thing to celebrate Dufrene’s life. It’s evolved and has become an annual mainstay that folks in the Houma-Thibodaux area look forward to each year.

“You hardly see bull riders in this area anymore,” Andy Dufrene’s father, Andrew, said. “You hate to say it like this, but they’re almost like a fading breed. But we focus this on the kids. You can’t take somebody that’s 20 years old, throw them on a bull and expect them to be a bull rider. That doesn’t happen. We start them young. It’s just like anything else. You work your way up.”

18 October 2015

This rodeo does exactly that – it works its way up from young age groups all the way to the senior level of competition.

Andrew Dufrene said the rodeo features several children’s divisions, including a division that lets 1-year-olds compete.

In that division, which features children from ages 1-4, a kid will sit on top of a stick with a fake bull’s head attached to the end. From there, organizers gently buck the stick from side to side to test the infant’s balance and to teach him/her the basic techniques and principles at a young age.

“You can never start too young,” Dufrene said.

From there, the age groups become more sophisticated. Children ages 5-7 ride sheep, while those 8-11 ride calves.

The bulls make their debut in the 15-17-year-old age group – the junior bull division.

After that, the seniors take the stage for the real thing. To compete in that event, one must be 18 or older.

Dufrene said he takes pride in the variety the rodeo presents, touting that very few events give so many people opportunities to compete. He believes the rodeo is unique in that every child who wins a category wins a belt buckle. The senior division riders are also competing for a cash prize.

“Everyone has an opportunity to win a buckle,” Dufrene said. “Every first-

place winner gets that prize – just like they’d be a senior rider. That’s important to us.”

The event is fan-friendly, as well.

Dufrene said the Cut Off Youth Center handles event concessions.

The event organizer said admission is $10 at the gate and just $5 for children.

He added that several top-flight riders from the area are slated to attend.

“There are some other rodeo events going on that weekend, so it’s been a little bit tough finding cowboys, but we have some very talented people who are going to come ride,” Dufrene said. “It’s an awesome event. We were only going to do it one year to honor Andy’s life.

But since then, it’s sort-of taken on a life of its own. It’s a very special thing.

We’re happy to put it on each year.”

•

gumboguide.com

19

Events

CAJUN FLY-IN OFFERS UP-CLOSE LOOK AT VINTAGE PLANES

Wanna Go? WHAT: CAJUN FLY-IN WHERE: Houma-Terrebonne Airport, 10264 E. Main St., Houma WHEN: Oct. 17 COST: Admission is free INFO: 513.eaachapter.org, cajunflyin@yahoo.com

20 October 2015

F

ly in or drive in to get an up-close look at one of the most diverse gatherings of aircraft around at the Cajun Fly-In, one in a series of fly-ins spread throughout Louisiana that gives the public a chance to learn more about the world of aviation.

Attendees have the unique opportunity to walk on the West Ramp of the local airport, one of the only times the public has access to this area, Cajun Fly-In director Ray Pierce said. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., brings in aircraft from across the Gulf Coast and attracts several hundred to the Houma area each year.

“There will be many types of aircraft to see,” Pierce explained. “Some include

USAAF active military aircraft, amateur-built aircraft, civilian general aviation, War-Birds, helicopters and vintage aircraft.”

And the show isn’t limited just to airbound transportation this year, either.

A car show featuring classic, antique, Hot Rods, Resto Rods, Bikes, Trucks and Rat Rods will also be on display with trophy awards for the best in show. Local police, sheriff and fire departments will also be on-hand to provide public safety programs and display the equipment specific to each profession. The Barataria National Estuary Program will keep little ones entertained with activities focused on birds to fit with the event’s theme, “Louisiana Flyers.” And

hog cracklin’, pastalaya, hot dogs and snowballs will be served to keep attendees full.

The first Cajun Fly-In was staged in 1972, the same year the event’s host, Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 513, was founded in Houma.

The Cajun Fly-In is the longest running event for the non-profit group.

The chapter is part of an international network that works to engage aviation enthusiasts and is alternately known as The Bill Fornof Memorial Chapter.

Fornof, who passed away in an airshow accident in 1971, who is credited with sparking much of the early aviation interest in Houma.

•

gumboguide.com

21

Events

STREET SURVIVORS GIVING BACK TO LOCALS WITH TNT RALLY

L

afourche motorcycle club Street Survivors will take to the streets for the 5th Annual TNT Rally, a family-friendly weekend event to raise money for children in the area.

A scavenger hunt begins days before the event with participants paying $30 to go on a days-long search for hidden trinkets at various area locations.

Participants may register at Solar Supply on Venture Boulevard through Friday, Oct. 2, then head off to places like Jubilee Casino, Billy’s Tavern and Frank’s in Des Allemands to track down trinkets hidden at each of the 22 locations. All participants must be at the Evergreen Cajun Center at 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3, to pull cards based on how many trinkets each participant finds. Street Survivors president Mike Boudreaux said prizes such as gift cards and a bike will be given to those with the most cards.

22 October 2015

Wanna Go? WHAT: STREET SURVIVORS TNT RALLY WHERE: Evergreen Cajun Center, 4694 W. Main St., Houma WHEN: Oct. 1- 4 COST: Admission is free Oct. 1, $15 each day after or $20 for the weekend; Children ages 12 and under are free INFO: facebook.com/streetsurvivorsmc.inc, 985-637-3069

Throughout the four-day event, which begins at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 and runs through Sunday afternoon, Oct. 4, a car and bike show, a half and half raffle and plenty of food and drinks will make for an enjoyable time with family and friends. Tet Dur will play a Thursday night set, followed by Dirty Roots, Left Deadly, Firnwood, Pepper Jelly, Moss and The Bayou Blue Boys and the Brick House Jam Band making appearances throughout the four-day event. Sunday is Kid’s Day, with plenty of activities and a dunk tank to keep little ones entertained all day.

This rally is just one of a handful of fundraisers Street Survivors hosts throughout the year in an effort to give

back to charities and community service organizations in the area. Money raised from this event will benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lafourche and Troop C’s Grant a Wish program. The advocacy center, established by Lafourche Parish District Attorney “Cam” Morvant, works to protect youth victims of physical and sexual abuse, while Grant a Wish, a program adopted by Louisiana State Police Troop C in 1989, grants wishes to area children with life altering or terminal illnesses.

“We do a lot of benefits all year long,” Boudreaux said. “Whenever someone needs something, we’re there.”

•

Events

AUTISM SOCIETY BAYOU GEARING UP FOR TRIVIA NIGHT AUTISM SOCIETY BAYOU TRIVIA NIGHT OCT. 17

Morgan City Municipal Auditorium 728 Myrtle St., Morgan City BAYOUAUTISM.ORG

T

est your knowledge of Disney characters, U.S. presidents and a host of other topics on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the inaugural Autism Society Bayou Trivia Night, a fundraiser for the local support organization.

The evening begins at 7 p.m. with teams of six going head-to-head in the ultimate trivia challenge. Each team will be given a scratch paper to jot down their answers to 100 questions divided up into 10 categories. After each round, papers will be collected and tallied and one team will be crowned the winner at the end of the night. Teams are also encouraged to pick a theme, decorate

their tables and coordinate costumes.

Participants will also have the chance to win items like a puzzle-piece quilt, autism painting and special needs bike by purchasing a $10 raffle ticket and can also put a bid on a variety of silent auction items.

But it’s not just fun and games, according to Autism Society Bayou President Dawn Spinella. Money raised from the event will go toward helping local teachers provide high-quality education for students with autism.

“We wanted to have a fundraiser to help fund our teacher mini-grant program,” Spinella said. “The pro-

gram helps teachers in the parishes that we serve – St. Mary, Assumption, Lafourche, Terrebonne and lower St. Martin. They apply for the program and we pick winners. Last year was our first one and we picked five [teachers.] They each get a $500 grant to help provide things for children with autism. One school last year requested an iPad, one requested some sensory items, just different things that would help with the teaching of our children.”

Autism Society Bayou was founded in 2000 and offers those living within the bayou parishes places to meet, exchange information and share experiences with those affected by the disorder. The certified non-profit agency holds monthly support meetings and sends parents and caregivers to workshops and conferences to learn more about what it takes to provide their loved ones with a better quality of life.

Trivia Night registration is available at bayouautism.org. Cost is $150 per table or $25 per person. Beer, wine and a spaghetti dinner will be available for purchase.

•

gumboguide.com

23

Events

ST. TAMMANY PARISH FAIR THROUGH OCT. 4

Features exhibits, food, a livestock show, live entertainment and a carnival.

1304 COLUMBIA ST., COVINGTON

TANGIPAHOA PARISH FAIR THROUGH OCT. 4

Arts and crafts, live music, pioneer town, Indian village, carnival rides and livestock show.

TANGIPAHOA PARISH FAIRGROUNDS, 404 REID AVE., AMITE

GRETNA HERITAGE FESTIVAL OCT. 1-3

Seven stages throughout a 25-block area offering music, carnival rides, games, arts and crafts, and food. Free shuttle, parking and pedestrian ferry to fest grounds.

327 HUEY P. LONG AVE., GRETNA

15TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON CATFISH FESTIVAL OCT. 1-4

Some of the area’s best live zydeco, Cajun, R&B and blues music; a catfish cookoff Sunday; and a parade, Native American crafts, Cajun and Creole food, exhibits and antiques.

WASHINGTON FESTIVAL GROUNDS, 143 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, WASHINGTON

24 October 2015

LOUISIANA CATTLE FESTIVAL AND FAIR

ST. JOHN PARISH ANDOUILLE FESTIVAL

OCT. 8-11

OCT. 16-18

The fun-filled festival includes a baby show, cooking contests, pageant, livestock show, parade, live entertainment, street dancing and fais-do-do and a street fair.

Enjoy local bands, Andouille sausage and Louisiana cuisine all weekend. Other activities include arts and crafts, a gumbo cook-off and a 3-mile fun run.

DOWNTOWN AT STATE & CONCORD, ABBEVILLE

1801 WEST AIRLINE HWY., LAPLACE

ZWOLLE TAMALE FIESTA

RAGLEY HERITAGE AND TIMBER FESTIVAL

OCT. 9-10

OCT. 17

This event celebrates locally-made tamales with food booths and a tamale-eating contest, street dance, parade, carnival, arts and crafts, truck mud bog competition and arm wrestling contests.

This family festival celebrates the heritage of the timber industry with arts and crafts, Louisiana food, music, rides and games.

7515 LA. HIGHWAY 12, RAGLEY

1100 S. MAIN ST. ZWOLLE

ST. PETER SCHOOL FISHERMAN’S FESTIVAL OCT 9-11

Featuring live music, Louisiana cuisine, rides, crafts, cook-off, auction and fun for all ages.

188 W. 7TH ST., RESERVE

BRIDGE CITY GUMBO FESTIVAL OCT. 9-11

The festival features seafood, chicken and sausage gumbos and a variety of other native Louisiana cuisine. A carnival, gumbo cooking contest, arts and crafts, and live entertainment are also offered.

500 OAK AVE. BRIDGE CITY

CALCASIEU CAMERON FAIR OCT. 14-18

Cal-Cam Fair is where almost anything baked, grown or crafted can be entered, judged and awarded prizes. Here you can enjoy the carnival, good food, livestock shows, live entertainment, pageants and wildlife exhibits.

LOUISIANA COTTON FESTIVAL OCT. 20-25

Includes Cajun music of Contradance, harvest mass, a parade and La Tournoi competition featuring knights in armor on horseback.

704 N. SOULLES ST. VILLE PLATTE

LECOMPTE PIE FESTIVAL

RED RIVER REVEL ARTS FESTIVAL

This marks the 13th year the Pie Capital of Louisiana celebrates its moniker with a kickoff parade, carnival rides, food, live entertainment and pie contests.

The largest outdoor arts festival in north Louisiana, the festival includes visual and performing arts on three stages, as well as food, a children’s area and street performers.

1302 WEEMS AVE., LECOMPTE

101 CROCKER ST., SUITE C, SHREVEPORT

LOUISIANA FILM FESTIVAL

BEAUREGARD PARISH FESTIVAL

OCT. 2-4

OCT. 6-10

This unique free film fest gives out one of the world’s largest cash prizes for a short film, as well as acting prizes, grants and distribution.

It includes 20 short films shot in Northwest Louisiana.

This agricultural fair includes carnival rides, refreshments and arts and crafts booths.

700 TEXAS ST., SHREVEPORT

OCT. 6-11

LOUISIANA CAJUN FOOD FESTIVAL

Good old-fashioned family fun with activities, food, carnival rides and more.

INTERNATIONAL RICE FESTIVAL

13325 FLORIDA BLVD., LIVINGSTON

This event in the “Rice Capitol of America” is one of the oldest and largest agricultural festivals in the south. The free admission festival is held in downtown Crowley and offers live entertainment, Cajun cuisine and arts and crafts vendors.

3701 HUDSON AVE., SHREVEPORT

112 E. HUTCHINSON AVE., CROWLEY

17050 AIRLINE HIGHWAY, BATON ROUGE

LOUISIANA TOURNOI ASSOCIATION

OCT. 2-4

The agricultural festival includes rides, refreshments and arts and crafts.

OCT. 3-10

FESTIVAL OF QUILTS OCT. 3

The nation’s largest “Free Fair” features competitive agriculture and education exhibits, livestock show and petting zoo, art show, music, a parade, rodeo, pioneer settlement, 5K fun, arts and crafts and carnival rides.

STATE FAIR OF LOUISIANA OCT. 22-NOV. 8

LIVINGSTON PARISH FAIR

KAPLAN

OCT. 21-24

115 MAIN ST., FRANKLINTON

506 W. DRIVE, DERIDDER

DOWNTOWN 100 TO 800 BLOCKS OF CUSHING AVENUE,

Quilts of all sizes and styles are judged; and some are sold.

WEST-CAL ARENA, 2900 RUTH ST., SULPHUR

WASHINGTON PARISH FREE FAIR

OCT. 15-18

The official state fair for Louisiana is host to the largest livestock show and carnival. Includes a livestock sale, competitive and educational exhibits, agricultural displays, championship rodeo, carnival rides, games, a zoo, music, concessions, cheerleading competition, armwrestling championships and an antique tractor exhibit.

GREAT BATON ROUGE STATE FAIR OCT. 22-NOV. 1

A 40-ride carnival, children’s fun, agricultural exhibits and nightly live music.

WEST LOUISIANA FORESTRY FESTIVAL OCT. 7-11

HARVEST FESTIVAL ON FALSE RIVER

COTTONPORT MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER, 220 COTTONPORT AVE.

Festival offers 4-H horse and livestock shows, pageants, woodsmen skills contest, Senior Day, cheerleading competition, a Lions Club parade and carnival rides.

Two stages with national and local musicians, two food courts of Louisiana cuisine, over 150 arts and craft vendors, special attractions, harvest festival queen pageant and beer garden.

During the Tournoi, knights in shining armor race around a quarter-mile, semi-circular track at neck-breaking speed under 14 seconds while spearing seven rings posted around the track. A ball follows the competition.

276 H.M. STEVENS BLVD., LEESVILLE

211 W. MAIN ST., NEW ROADS

MAXIE RAE ROAD, VILLE PLATTE

OCT. 16-18

•

gumboguide.com

25

Kid’s Page Dots & Boxes Players take turns by drawing lines to connect two dots (Up & down and side by side. Never diagonal). A player that completes the fourth side of a square (a box) initials that box and must play again. When all boxes have been completed, the game ends and the player who has more initialed boxes wins.

Tic Tac Toe

That’s what they call it ...

26 October 2015

ENGLISH:

Feather

FRENCH:

Plume

SPANISH:

Pluma

GERMAN:

Feder

ITALIAN:

Piuma

gumboguide.com

27

NEW SITE, NEW STAGE

Music

VOW GEARED UP

28 October 2015

B

igger and better than ever ... Voice of the Wetlands Festival is here and seeing some major changes to the free, music-heavy event.

After 11 years at Southdown Plantation, blues musician Tab Benoit’s pride and joy finds a new home on a 200-acre grassy plot owned by the Rouse family on West Park Avenue. The new location not only offers more space, but also provides festival-goers the opportunity to camp close to the action.

“This is where the original location was going to be but we weren’t able to do it in the beginning,” Benoit says of the new digs. “At this spot, we can do camping and go later than 11 p.m. It will allow us to grow and get bigger ... It’s the biggest area of any festival in the South.”

At the heart of this event is, of course, the music, the medium through which Benoit and a slew of his talented friends proclaim the message about our fragile coastlines to anyone willing to listen. The lineup is so huge, in fact, the festival added a second stage to give festivalgoers a wider selection of genres.

VOICE OF THE WETLANDS OCT. 9 - 11 The Ponderosa, 5403 W. Park Ave., Houma Admission is free; food and drinks to be sold

VOICEOFTHEWETLANDS.ORG Mia Borders, wickedly funky yet stylishly cool, kicks things off at 6 p.m. Friday on the main stage and the always-popular Friday Night Guitar Fights, a musical duel between Benoit and six-string superstars Mason Ruffner, Lightnin’ Malcolm, Randy Jackson, Albert Castiglia, Josh Garrett, Tyrone Vaughan and Bart Walker, pull up the rear from 9 - 11 p.m.

Over on the Red Dog Saloon stage, bluesman Johnny Sansone, local Cajun modernists Nonc Nu & Da Wild Matous and a jam session will keep the music going from 7 p.m. through the wee hours of Saturday morning.

Guitarists Mason Ruffner and Josh Garrett return Saturday, with appearances from musicians like guitarist Samantha Fish, who’s third studio album, Wild Heart, dropped in July with VOW festival mate Lightnin’ Malcolm among the special guests on the 12-song record. Raw Oyster Cult, a New Orleans supergroup made up of members of the Radiators, Papa Grows Funk and Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, and hometown soul singer Jenna Guidry are also set to appear. Sunday is a particularly special treat with performances from Royal Southern Brotherhood, a blues-centric group including Cyri Neville and Gregg Allman’s son, Devon; the always-entertaining Chubby Carrier and his Bayou Swamp Band, and The Fuzz, a Benoit, Todd Adams, Steve Junot and Corey Duplechin-backed tribute to The Police.

“The goal has always been to celebrate the culture and coast of south Louisiana and to bring people from out of state and let them meet the locals and see that there are people that live south of New Orleans,” Benoit explained.

“They don’t know about [our eroding coastline] until something happens on the news. My goal has always been to bring people down here to see it for themselves; have the locals and the land tell the real story.”

•

gumboguide.com

29

Music

OZZY, FLORENCE AND ZAC BROWN HEADLINE VOODOO FEST FRI, OCT 30: FLORENCE+THE MACHINE + JACK Ü + MODEST MOUSE + ALESSO + GIRL TALK + JASON ISBELL + METRIC + GERARD WAY + YELAWOLF + DESTRUCTO + JOEY BADA$$ AND THE SOUL REBELS + THE JOY FORMIDABLE + RYAN BINGHAM + JAUZ + FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS + RUBY AMANFU + SALVA + JESSICA HERNANDEZ & THE DELTAS + WAX MOTIF + HUNDRED WATERS + GRIZFOLK + FLOW TRIBE + DAN DYER + ST. CECILIA’S ASYLUM CHORUS

SAT, OCT 31: OZZY OSBOURNE FEATURING GEEZER BUTLER, TOM MORELLO AND SLASH + STEVE ANGELLO + JANE’S ADDICTION + SANTIGOLD + DUKE DUMONT + GIORGIO MORODER + PUBLIC IMAGE LTD + CLUTCH + ZHU + DJANGO DJANGO + LETTUCE + THE GROWLERS + BABES IN TOYLAND + PEACHES + JACOB PLANT + TERENCE BLANCHARD FEATURING THE E-COLLECTIVE + NINA LAS VEGAS + FANTASTIC NEGRITO + JOYWAVE + THE STRUTS + THE SUFFERS + THE WANS + VERIDIA + MIKE DILLON’S PUNK ROCK PERCUSSION CONSORTIUM + MISSISSIPPI RAIL COMPANY + CARMINE P. FILTHY & A BOY NAMED RUTH + KOMPRESSION WITH UNICORN FUKR & HERB CHRISTOPHER

SUN, NOV 1: ZAC BROWN BAND + DEADMAU5 + CHANCE THE RAPPER + ERIC PRYDZ + SLIGHTLY STOOPID + THIRD EYE BLIND + THE CULT + TCHAMI + BRO SAFARI + FISHBONE + TITLE FIGHT + DUMPSTAPHUNK + ELLIPHANT + MIJA + THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT + HERE COME THE MUMMIES + JULY TALK + ROZZI CRANE + QUICKIE MART + TYSSON + BABY BEE + THE LUDLOW THIEVES + BABYGIRL

Wanna Go? WHAT: Voodoo Music + Arts Festival 2015 WHERE: City Park, New Orleans WHEN: Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 INFO: worshipthemusic.com

P

repare to worship the music at the 2015 Voodoo Music + Arts Festival at New Orleans’ City Park fairgrounds on Halloween weekend.

This year’s headliners include Ozzy Osbourne, Florence + The Machine, the Skrillex/Diplo duo Jack Ü, Deadmau5, Steve Angello and the Zac Brown Band.

The three-time Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band represents the first time an alt-country act headlines at the Fest.

The band fuses country, bluegrass, reggae and Caribbean influences for a truly original experience. This is Zac Brown’s first time playing Voodoo.

30 October 2015

Former Swedish House Mafia member Steve Angello makes his festival debut this year, as well.

Metal fans will delight in Ozzy Osbourne’s act, which is backed this year by original Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler, former Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello and former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash. A roster like this is guaranteed to blow many metal heads’ minds as an opportunity to see them together is as frequent as a double rainbow in the Sahara.

Florence + The Machine returns to

Voodoo to grace fans with the band’s ethereal sound and Florence Welsh’s deep, poetic song following the release of its third studio album, “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful.” Fans can expect the usual harp and brass, but evolved expressions of practical love and loss.

Jack Ü, the EDM/Trap duo, have a long history working together,releasing one album with vocals from the likes of Kiesza, 2 Chainz, and Justin Bieber.

Deadmau5 is another returning act, and the house beats hitmaker is undoubtedly at the top of his game.

Nominated for a Grammy six times, Deadmau5 rocked Voodoo in 2010 and is sure to bring it again in 2015.

Third Eye Blind returns to Voodoo promoting their latest album, “Dopamine.” Those who are Fest-loyalists will remember that the band headlined the first Voodoo Music Festival in 1999.

Their latest single “Everything is Easy” harkens back to the old Third Eye Blind that fans originally fell in love with. So, it’s only fitting that they return to one of the places from their early days.

This year’s Voodoo also welcomes an act known in the Houma-Thibodaux Region, Baby Bee. Baby Bee in known for their jet-fueled rock. Brothers Joseph and David Stark are Houma natives that have been featured on “The Walking Dead” soundtrack and have played Best of the Bayou and countless venues throughout New Orleans.

Adding to the incredible weekend of music, the festival will again showcase large-scale interactive art installations that have become a trademark of the event as well as cuisine and culture inspired by the historic city of New Orleans. Music, art, cuisine, culture and once-in-a-lifetime memories all make the Voodoo 2015 credentials an incredible value.

Single day credentials for VOODOO 2015 are on sale now at www. worshipthemusic.com. Single day and other credentials for VOODOO 2015 are available at www.worshipthemusic.com while they last. Prices are as follows: Single day credentials: $73; 3-day general admission credentials are $175 while 3-day Loa VIP credentials are $525.

•

gumboguide.com

31

Music

Concert listings are provided FREE monthly to Lafourche, St. Mary and Terrebonne venues. Send your monthly calendar – the band name and date they’re appearing – address and contact phone number to EDITOR@RUSHING-MEDIA.COM.

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA – Oct. 27-31, Sneaker Theatre,

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/PAVILLION

New Orleans, 7:30 p.m., $25-$125

822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON;

Masters of Illusion (Oct. 10) 800-284-4386

CRISS ANGEL PRESENTS THE SUPERNATURALISTS – Oct. 27-28, Baton Rouge River Center Theater, Baton Rouge, 8 p.m., $36.50-$82

TNA WRESTLING PRESENTS: THE HARDCORE HALLOWEEN TOUR – Oct. 30, UNO Lake-

HOT TIX TICKETMASTER:

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

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

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

DALEY – Oct. 1, House of Blues, New Orleans, 7:30 p.m., $20

APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO GUNS N’ ROSES – Oct. 2, House of Blues, New Orleans, 8 p.m., $15

BEACH HOUSE – Oct. 2, Civic Theatre, New Orleans, 9 p.m., $25

LA TRAVIATA -–Oct. 9, Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, New Orleans, 8 p.m., $29.25-$211.25

IRATION: HOTTING UP TOUR – Oct. 10, House of Blues, New Orleans, 7 p.m., $23

BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD – Oct. 10, Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, 8 p.m., $24-$64

MOON TAXI – Oct. 10, Civic Theatre, New Orleans, 9 p.m., $21 MASTERS OF ILLUSION: LIVE! – Oct. 11, Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, 7:30 p.m., $35-$45 FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE: ANYTHING GOES TOUR – Oct. 16, Smoothie King Center, New

ter, Baton Rouge, 7 p.m., $35-$60

17, Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette, 10 a.m., $15-$25

KORN WITH SUICIDE SILENCE AND ISLANDER – Oct. 18, Bold Sphere Music at

BRAND NEW – Oct. 7, UNO Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, 7:30 p.m., $27-$35

Champion Square, New Orleans, 7:30 p.m., $31-$45

C.S. LEWIS: THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS –

HANSON: ROOTS AND ROCK N ROLL TOUR –

Oct. 7, Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, 8 p.m., $35-$55

ALT-J: FALL TOUR 2015 – Oct. 7, Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square, New Orleans, 8 p.m., $34.50

HIGH ROLLERS CASINO

31, House of Blues, New Orleans, 10 p.m., $47

Gary T (Oct. 7); The Boyz (Oct. 14); Rick Price (Oct. 21); Revive (Oct. 28)

MASTODON – Oct. 31, Civic Theatre, New Orleans, 11:30 p.m., $25

9730 E. MAIN ST., HOUMA; 985-872-5659

CONCERTS

Gilligan & the Gang (Oct. 1); Southern Image (Oct. 8); Leon Barrileaux (Oct. 15); RJM (Oct. 22); Tricks Band (Oct. 29)

BAYOU DELIGHT

5375 LA. HIGHWAY 308, MATHEWS; 985-532-5161

Hue Francis (Oct. 2, 3, 23, 24); Gene Callahan (Oct. 9, 10, 30, 31), Larry White (Oct. 16, 17)

JOLLY INN

Oct. 22-23, House of Blues, New Orleans, 7 p.m., $80

MISS LOUISIANA USA & MISS LOUISIANA TEEN USA – Oct. 24, Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette, 7:30 p.m., $44-$54.50

One man bands (Thursdays) Cajun bands (Fridays and Sundays)

BAYOU TERREBONNE WATERLIFE MUSEUM

1507 BARROW ST., HOUMA; 985-872-6114

Cajun Music (Every Tuesday) 7910 PARK AVE., HOUMA; 985-876-4879

BRICKHOUSE Omen of Ruin; Filth; Deface (Oct. 2); Sybil Rose (Oct. 3); Southside Maniacs; Hottest Body on Bike; DJ Dr. Souss (Oct. 9); Stray-On (Oct. 10); Paper+Radio; Agly (Oct. 16); Dormant No Longer with Slow the Knife (Oct. 23); Rick Flavored Arsenal (Oct. 24); Shattered Display; Fallen (Oct. 30); DJ Cooyon; Halloween costume bash (Oct. 31) 7934 W. MAIN ST., HOUMA; 985-879-2453

2639 LA. HIGHWAY 182, RACELAND; 985-537-2218

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/BOBCAT’S Cory Landry (Oct. 7, 21, 24); King of Clubs (Oct. 14, 28); Kip Sonnier (Oct. 2, 9, 10); Cory Landry and Trio (Oct. 16); Reuben Rivera (Oct. 3, 23, 24); 2 in the Chamber (Oct. 30); Three37 (Oct. 31) 822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON; 800-284-4386

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/MR. LESTER’S STEAKHOUSE James Dering (Oct. 2, 3, 30, 31); Steve Smith (Oct. 9, 10); Jean Paul Daine (Oct. 16, 17); Josh Malagrie (Oct. 23, 24) 822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON; 800-284-4386

GEORGE EZRA – Oct. 7, Civic Theatre, New Orleans, 8:30 p.m., $22

R. KELLY – Oct. 24, UNO Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, 8 p.m., $45-$125

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/LOCO

ARIANA GRANDE – Oct. 9, Smoothie King

CELTIC WOMAN – Oct. 27, Heymann Performing

822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON;

Center, New Orleans, 7:30 p.m., $27.50-$67.50

32 October 2015

Arts Center, Lafayette, 7:30 p.m., $67-$74

JESTER’S WALK

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

10/4/2015 Sun Full Moons Band (Oct. 4); Sugar Cane Band (Oct. 11); Leon Barrilleaux (Oct. 18); Royal Flush (Oct. 25)

LOUISIANA COMIC CON: LAFAYETTE – Oct.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT – Oct. 4, Baton Rouge River Cen-

ENDLESS NIGHT VAMPIRE BALL 2015 – Oct.

THE INTERNET: THE EGO DEATH TOUR – Oct.

Orleans, 8 p.m., $40

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

CAJUN COUNTRY EVENT CENTER

16, House of Blues, New Orleans, 8 p.m., $22

Bobby Novosad with KSMB’s Club 945 (Saturdays); Molly Ringwalds (Oct. 3); Chris Ardoin with NuStep (Oct. 10); Todd O’Neil (Oct. 24); Chee Weez (Oct. 31)

front Arena, New Orleans, 7:30 p.m., $15-$40

Orleans, 7:30 p.m., $34.75-$54.75

GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT/ FUNKADELIC – Oct. 3, House of Blues, New

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/ROX

Kip Sonnier (Oct. 1, 15, & 29); King of Clubs (Oct. 8); Cory Landry (Oct. 22).

800-284-4386

LA CASA DEL SOL Absinthe Minded (Oct. 2); Steve Junot (Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27); Jam night (Oct. 6); Brennan & Sam (Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29); Bayou Blues Band (Oct. 9); Johnny & Casey (Oct. 16); Waylon Thibodeaux (Oct. 23); Don Rich (Oct. 30) DJ “E” and costume contest (Oct. 31) 141 WESTOVER DRIVE, THIBODAUX; 985-446-2576

PIAZZA BAR/PEPPERS Steve Junot (Oct. 1, 15, 29) Back Roots (Oct. 2); Drunk Punch Ponies (Oct. 3); Kerry Thibodaux (Oct. 8) TBA (Oct. 9); Souled Out (Oct. 10); Bandit (Oct. 16); Blue Eyed Soul Revue (Oct. 17); Rick Price (Oct. 22); Sheaux Down (Oct. 23); Reaux Shambo (Oct. 24); Terry & the Fellas (Oct. 30); Flesh Carnival and Halloween party (Oct. 31) 541 CORPORATE DRIVE, HOUMA; 985-872-0006

SILVERADO CLUB La. Roadhouse Band (Oct. 3, 31); Tet Dur (Oct. 6, 17, 20); Pot-2-La (Oct. 10, 13); Hwy 315 (Oct. 24) Johnny Jay & Times Past (Oct. 27) 847 Brule Guilliot Road, Thibodaux; 985-446-8289

SOUTHDOWN BAR & GRILL Moss Point (Oct. 2); The Profile (Oct. 9); The Risen (Oct. 10); Johnny & Casey (Oct. 16); Sybil Rose & Natria (Oct. 24) 216 MYSTIC BLVD., HOUMA; 985-876-7126

VINO! Open Jam (Every Tues, Wed. and Thurs.); Todd Adams (Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30); Nashville South (Oct. 3); Steve Junot (Oct. 9); Brennon, Zac & Sam (Oct. 10); Reaux Shambo (Oct. 17); Bandit (Oct. 24); The Vibe (Oct. 31) 656 CORPORATE DRIVE, HOUMA; 985-856-6664

•

gumboguide.com

33

Arts

CINDERELLA STEP-SISTER NOT EVIL Just Misinformed

T

ruth be told, Cinderella’s stepsister Charlotte was never wicked or evil, she was simply “misinformed” somewhere along the way, according to the actress who plays her.

Aymee Garcia returns to New Orleans Oct. 27-31 in “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” She previously appeared locally in the roles of Mama Bear and Gingy in “Shrek the Musical” and Madame Thenardier in the “Les Miserables” Broadway Across America tours.

“I’m so excited about being [in New Orleans] for Halloween,” Garcia said from her Louisville hotel room. She’d been watching the “Price is Right,” killing time before the night’s performance and, admittedly, failing miserably at guessing prices. “The whole cast is in the midst of trying to get their costumes together.”

But her outfit du jour is for her character Charlotte, the gal determined to

34 October 2015

give her beloved stepsister, Cinderella, grief.

“Charlotte isn’t really wicked; she’s just misinformed,” Garcia muses.

“She’s gotten her way way too much, so she’s more of a brat than an evil person.”

The classic tale of a young lady raised by a less-than-loving stepmother in the wake of her father’s death includes all the transformations Disney audiences have come to expect – the fairy godmother, the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and the memorable songs.

Rodgers and Hammerstein – the team behind “South Pacific” and “The Sound of Music” – penned all the hits from this Tony Award-winning musical, including “My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” But it’s the “Stepsister’s Lament” that Garcia waits for each night … it’s

her big moment.

“I love this show,” Garcia told Gumbo. “It’s the first show I get to dress up like a girl. I get to wear pink and dress pretty.”

But it wasn’t always that way. The Miami native-turned-New Yorker said the show rankled her feminist side initially. “Then I learned the story we are telling,” she said of the contemporary updates. “There are new twists. It’s not just about a prince falling in love with a makeover. It’s about [Cinderella] being kind. It’s what’s inside that attracts him.

“The show is kind and marvelous and forgiving,” Garcia explained. “It makes more sense. And it’s a very important message to send kids home with. It’s not just about how you look; it’s about who you are.”

“Cinderella” has played to packed theatres since the tour launched. The cast

quickly discovered the princess culture is alive and well in today’s society.

“It’s so adorable to look out at our audiences,” Garcia said. “They’re dressed to the nines. It’s princess costumes, tiaras and crowns for days. We even see tiaras that light up. It’s so fun to see people get so excited about the show.”

A natural-born artist, Garcia gravitated toward the stage as a freshman in high school after randomly deciding to give theatre a try. It was a perfect fit.

“I never grew up a shy kid; I’m Hispanic,” she chides. And the stage was always calling. “Even when I was little, I remember watching ‘The Little Rascals’ and thinking I was Darla Hood.

They would always put on these plays, and I was in awe.”

After her mother nixed clown school, Garcia settled on attending Miami-Dade Community College and pursuing theatre. “I took almost every single acting class they offered twice.”

A theatre instructor was the one to push Garcia out of the nest, urging her to begin trying out for regional plays.

Garcia landed various roles – “regional stuff, children’s theatre and puppetry.”

Her first break came as Madame Thenardier’s understudy in the national tour of “Les Miserables.” Two weeks after landing the part, she was in Hawaii learning the show.

“That’s where I really, really started learning about the business,” Garcia said.

A gig in “Avenue Q” on Broadway came next, as well as roles with TV puppetry shows – Smooch in “It’s A Big Big World” and, most recently, Trixie in “LazyTown.”

“LazyTown” airs in Iceland and, while there, Garcia became a self-described Icelandic expert.

“Everything is sort of connected,” she explained. “Had I not picked up puppetry, I would have never had the guts to audition for ‘Avenue Q.’ There, I was working with the people on ‘Sesame Street.’ It’s such a small community of puppetry people, I got a lot of auditions from word of mouth.

“Without ‘Avenue Q,’ I would have never gone to visit Iceland,” she said.

“It’s taught me not to turn down an opportunity or to be willing to try something new.”

As for her latest show, Garcia urges locals to give “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” a try.

“This is the classic tale that everyone knows with its beautiful set and music, but with an updated twist,” she said.

“It’s appropriate for all ages and has something everyone will enjoy. Come out and see it – and dress the part.”

•

Arts

YOUNG IRELANDERS SHARE SOUND OF THEIR HOMELAND

T

he Young Irelanders are appropriately named – members are in their 20s and 30s.

But age doesn’t define the group; talent does. Traditional Irish music and dance runs through their veins.

The eight-person group has performed with Ireland’s greats and between them, they’ve won 16 All Ireland titles, four world titles and have entertained more world leaders than any Celtic band on the planet.

The Young Irelanders have toured as lead performers with “Riverdance” and “Lord of the Dance.” They’ve also shared the stage with Bono, and entertained at Sting’s exclusive private parties.

Now, locals can enjoy The Young Irelanders up close Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Schrier Theatre in Morgan City, as part of the Community Concert Association of Morgan City’s current season.

The Young Irelanders are: Damien Mullane, accordion and melodeon; Colin Farrell, fiddle, whistles and vocals; Kieran Munnelly, flute, whistles, bodhrán, snare and vocals; Stephen Markham, keyboard, piano, percussion and vocals; Sean O’Meara, guitar and vocals; Lisa Canny, lead vocals, harp and banjo; and dancers, Siobhán Manson and Cathal Keaney.

The group’s hope is to attract more young people to the world of traditional Irish music in Ireland and throughout the world.

Wanna Go? WHAT: The Young Irelanders WHERE: Schrier Theatre, Morgan City Municipal Auditorium WHEN: Oct. 6 INFO: 985-385-2307 or 985-3843277 “It sometimes disheartens me when audiences outside of Ireland don’t get a chance to see and hear what our Irish culture is really about but are instead fed a derivative of the real thing,” producer Eric Cunningham told the Irish Independent. “When I put this group together I had a very clear objective; to find young performers who were evidently amongst the best exponents of Irish traditional music, song and dance in the world today.”

Individually, group members have exceled at their craft. Three of the members hold master’s degrees in music, and dancer Siobhán Manson has been the principle dancer with “Riverdance” for 10 years.

Tickets are $45 for adults and $10 for children, and are sold at the door. This season subscription also includes The Wonderful Wizard of Song on Feb. 25; Matt Dusk on April 19; and Savannah Jack on May 19.

•

gumboguide.com

35

Arts VICTORY BELLES: SONGS THAT WON THE WAR THROUGH NOV. 25

The Victory Belles bring to life the songs that inspired the Allies to victory during World War II. This new Belles show features musical gems of the era such as “White Cliffs of Dover,” “Harbor Lights,” “The Last Time I Saw Paris,” “La Vie En Rose” and “I’ll Be Seeing You,” all sung in rich, three-part harmony.

NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM, STAGE DOOR CANTEEN, 945 MAGAZINE ST., NEW ORLEANS, 504-528-1944 ($30-$65)

AIN’T GOT NO HOME

JUMP, JIVE & WAIL: THE MUSIC OF LOUIS PRIMA OCT. 23-25

A tribute to the man they called the “The Wildest!” returns for a limited engagement.

Jump, Jive, and Wail: The Music of Louis Prima celebrates a unique New Orleans talent who made an incomparable contribution to American popular music and entertainment. Enjoy such timeless Prima classics as “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “Just a Gigolo,” “Oh Marie,” “That Old Black Magic” and “Basin Street Blues.”

THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM, BB’S STAGE DOOR

OCT. 2-11

CANTEEN, 945 MAGAZINE ST., NEW ORLEANS.

Told in a “jukebox musical” format, Butch Caire’s sequel to “Blueberry Hill” picks up after the events of Hurricane Katrina. The play follows returning characters as they struggle to call the now-ravaged Blueberry Hill Bar and Grill home again. A seven-member ensemble directed by Karl Harrod will provide the big R&B sounds of old New Orleans.

504-528-1943. ($30-$65)

TEATRO WEGO!, 1118 CLEARVIEW PARKWAY, METAIRIE, JPAS.ORG, 504-885-2000 ($25-$30)

THEATER RISING WATER

THROUGH OCT. 18

A couple awakens in the middle of the night to find their pitch-dark house filling with water.

Clambering into their attic, and then onto their rooftop, they struggle not only to survive but also to keep the guttering flame of their love from being extinguished.

BAYOU PLAYHOUSE, 101 MAIN ST., LOCKPORT, WWW.BAYOUPLAYHOUSE.COM, 888-99-BAYOU (22968) ($25)

MY FAIR LADY

THROUGH OCT. 4

“My Fair Lady” is a musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion.” The story concerns Elizabeth Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from Professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist, so that she may pass as a lady.

C.S. LEWIS: THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS OCT. 7

JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 1118 CLEARVIEW PKWY, METARIE, WWW.JPAS.ORG/, 504-885-2000 ($40-$60)

DISGRACED

THROUGH OCT. 11

OUR TOWN OCT. 2-18

Newly appointed Artistic Director Maxwell Williams makes his New Orleans theater debut directing Thorton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece. Groundbreaking at the time of its premiere, and beloved ever since, “Our Town” tells the captivating tale of two intertwined families, and the small town of Grover’s Corners, U.S.A. Using the history of New Orleans, and particularly Le Petit Theatre for inspiration, the fresh take on this quintessential American play will re-invigorate your love of drama.

“The Screwtape Letters” is a provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon’s point of view. The idea for “Screwtape” came to Lewis after listening to Hitler’s 1940 Reichstag speech.

SAENGER THEATRE, 1111 CANAL ST., NEW ORLEANS, SAENGERNOLA.COM, 504-525-1052 ($35-$55)

THEATRE BATON ROUGE, 7155 FLORIDA BLVD.,

Corporate lawyer Amir Kapoor is happy, in love, and about to land the biggest career promotion of his life. But beneath the veneer, success has come at a price. When Amir and his artist wife, Emily, host an intimate dinner party at their Upper East Side apartment, what starts out as a friendly conversation soon escalates into something far more. In this 2015 Tony nominated play, playwright Ayad Akhtar explores the concept of self-identity in our confusing, multicultural landscape.

LE PEIT THEATRE DU VIEUX CARRE, 616 SAINT PETER ST.,

In partnership with Court 13 and the New Orleans Film Society, Wordless Music presents a live score with screening to the 2012 film “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” The production also includes a guest performance by Louisiana’s Lost Bayou Ramblers with conductor Ryan McAdams.

BATON ROUGE. WWW.THEATREBR.ORG. 225-924-6496

SWINE PALACE AT LSU’S SHAVER THEATRE, SWINEPAL-

NEW ORLEANS, LEPETITTHEATRE.COM, 504-522-2081

SAENGER THEATRE, 1111 CANAL ST., NEW ORLEANS,

($29, ADULTS; $20, STUDENTS)

ACE.ORG, 225-578-4174 ($30 PUBLIC; $15 STUDENT)

($15, CHILDREN; $35-$50)

SAENGERNOLA.COM, 504-525-1052 ($24-$64)

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT THROUGH OCT. 4

“Spamalot” is ripped from the classic film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” It tells the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on the quest for the Holy Grail.

Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchman and show-stopping musical numbers helped win this show a Tony Award.

36 October 2015

BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD WORDLESS MUSIC ORCHESTRA OCT. 10

MASTERS OF ILLUSION

TWYLA THARP 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Believe the impossible! Experience this live magic show of grand illusions, levitating women, appearances and vanishes, great escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and beautiful dancers. Marvel at the huge production values and be drawn in by the immediacy of a live performance. It’s the time-honored art of the master illusionist combined with the speed and modern design of the 21st century!

SAENGER THEATRE, 1111 CANAL ST., NEW ORLEANS,

With her maverick style of mixing modern and classical dance with a splash of pop culture and humor, American dance icon Twyla Tharp has created more than 160 spectacular productions for dance companies, Hollywood films, television and Broadway. Embarking on a national tour with her hand-picked company, Tharp brings a double bill of brand new works to music by J.S. Bach, Steven Bernstein and New Orleans piano great Henry Butler.

SAENGERNOLA.COM, 504-525-1052 ($35-$45)

MAHALIA JACKSON THEATER, 1419 BASIN ST.,

OCT. 11

OCT. 24

NEW ORLEANS, MAHALIAJACKSONTHEATER.COM,

DOCTOR FAUSTUS

504-287-0350 ($24-$129)

Directed by Jonathan Greene of Lux et Umbra, “Doctor Faustus” tells the story of the titular doctor who, dissatisfied with the limits of traditional knowledge, ventures into magic. Unfortunately, Doctor Faustus’ dabble into magic leads to an obligatory deal with a devil, who grants the doctor 24 years of servitude in exchange for the doctor’s soul.

RODGERS & HAMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA

OCT. 15-31

OCT. 27-31

OLD MARQUER THEATRE, 2400 ST. CLAUDE AVE.,

This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical will delight audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball – plus some surprising new twists!

NEW ORLEANS, OLDMARQUER.COM, 504-298-8676 ($10)

SAENGER THEATRE, 1111 CANAL ST., NEW ORLEANS, SAENGERNOLA.COM, 504-525-1052 ($25-$100)

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES: BOB HOPE AND HIS ALL-STAR PACIFIC TOUR OCT. 23-25

Take a seat in the crowd as Bob Hope takes the stage, just as he did during WWII to entertain the troops. This lively reenactment takes you there as Bob Hope presents a bevy of beauties: Judy Garland, the Andrews Sisters, Deanna Durbin, Carmen Miranda and Frances Langford, bringing levity and music to war-zone islands during WWII.

HAVE AN ITEM FOR GUMBO’S OCTOBER ISSUE? FORWARD THE DETAILS – who, what, when, where and cost, along with a daytime contact number – to: EDITOR@GUMBOGUIDE.COM.

THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM, BB’S STAGE DOOR CANTEEN, 945 MAGAZINE ST., NEW ORLEANS. 504-528-1943. ($30-$65)

gumboguide.com

37

Arts

NSU ALUM’S ‘TARGETED’ PLAYS LOCALLY OCT. 17

S

pecial screenings for “Targeted,” Nicholls graduate Jak Locke’s western film are planned in Houma.

An experiment in guerrilla filmmaking, the period western was put together with a skeleton crew, a shoestring budget and was filmed mainly in Terrebonne Parish over the course of two years.

According to Locke, who wrote, directed, edited and scored the film, the script was initially the base of a joke.

Now, it’s a full-fledged feature film.

Most of 19th century Western was filmed at familiar sites, including Wallace Ranch, Oncale Café, Purple Penguin, Mahler House, Laurel Valley Village, Castalanos and a few Terrebonne and Lafourche residences.

Locke, a 2002 Nicholls grad, majored in government and political science. He has a keen interest in politics, which he told Gumbo last year relates to entertainment.

“There is a lot of persona in politics,” he said. “There are a lot of outlandish situations in politics. It is easy to see being accustomed to the way the news is presented to us.

“When you sit back and think about how nations are personified, it is natural for us to cobble these large nations into single individuals, and we don’t think about it. It is an absurdist thing to think about.”

38 October 2015

Entertainment is Locke’s passion. He performs music to earn his keep, and has shot music videos and short films.

“I just did it to where I was making enough money to make a living,” he said. “I have always wanted to be an entertainer for as far back as I can remember.”

Several years ago, Locke came across a script he had written when he was 6-years-old. After reading it aloud to some friends, it was suggested that he should get a crew and film it.

On a whim, the Nicholls grad began reaching out to friends and contacts about putting together a production.

Zach Dufrene, a longtime friend, was tapped to play the lead role of Jimmy Makdon, a Chicago Pinkerton agent who embellishes his prowess at catching bad guys in the newspaper.

“I was on my computer, and he reached out to me via Facebook,” Dufrene said. “I was immediately interested because I have always had a passion for film. The thought of playing a lead character was pretty exciting to me.”

Dufrene’s only acting experience came as a background character in a play when he was 7-years old.

“I don’t know if that counts as acting experience,” he said, laughing.

In all, Locke’s film has a cast of 31, all with Lafourche and Terrebonne ties.

Filming included two different movies since Locke believed “Targeted” could be a serious film.

“I was looking at the scope of the whole project and thought it would be a shame to have all of these talented people working for a joke,” the director said. “I took the characters and settings from the film and wrote a new script with a very mature story. It is an action piece with a lot of twists and turns and very different from the script.

“We started calling the script I wrote when I was 6, the B-script, and the one I wrote in 2012, the A-script. Basically, it turned into a project of making two very separate movies. It was about seeing how much we could accomplish with a low budget.”

Locke only had $3,000 to film the 19th century flick “As a result, there were very few women cast in the film because to clothe one actress costs about $200 or $300,” he said. “That is why when I sat down and wrote the A-script, I wanted very strong female characters.”

One such character is a bounty huntress, played by Thibodaux native Angelique Riggs. Most recently, she appeared in “22 Jump Street,” which starred Channing Tatum and Johah Hill, and the TV show “Star Crossed.”

ADMISSION TO THE LATE-NIGHT CONCERT IS $5. ATTENDEES MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD TO ENTER. POSTERS, DVDS AND SOUNDTRACK CDS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE AT BOTH EVENTS. “It was a great learning experience.

It was a crash course in stunt work,” Riggs said of her “Targeted” experience. “I had a lot of bruises, but they were worth it.”

The movie teams Makdon (Dufrene) with a bounty hunter named Samuel Barnett (played by Locke) in the hunt for a murderer in a California border town.

“They end up in a long series of increasingly treacherous situations with a lot of twist and turns. There is a lot of action with fistfights and gunfights,” Locke said. “It has all kinds of things to see in an action-packed Western.”

“Targeted” premieres at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Anelas Community Center, 7720 Main St. A late-night screening will follow at 10 p.m. at The Boxer & the Barrel, 7817 Main St. Chaos of the Comos will perform.

•

gumboguide.com

39

Arts

CARDIO CREW

KIDS’ COSTUME CONTEST

Exercise with others when the Cardio Crew meets. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes when they trick-or-treat at the South Lafourche Branch Library. Prizes will be awarded.

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN OCTOBER

RACELAND BRANCH, 10:15 A.M.

AT THE LIBRARY

OCT. 27

SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH, 5:30 P.M.

LINE DANCING OCT. 8 AND 22

Learn to line dance or practice old favorites at these free line-dancing classes.

MONSTER MASH HALLOWEEN BASH OCT. 28

SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH, 2 P.M.

Families are invited to enjoy food, drinks, children’s games and more. The program is free and open to the public. Costumes are welcome.

TINA DESALVO

SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH, 4 P.M.

Author Tina DeSalvo will visit several Lafourche Parish Public Library branches in October to talk about her work, including her “Second Chance” novel series.

CARE INSURANCE WORKSHOP

OCT. 9, 21 AND 22 OCT. 29

SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH, OCT. 9, 11:15 A.M.

Attorney and financial planner John Sirois will present a free workshop on long-term care insurance options, qualifying for Medicaid and more.

LAROSE BRANCH, OCT. 21, 10:30 A.M.

LOCKPORT BRANCH, 5:30 P.M.

THIBODAUX BRANCH, OCT. 22, 5:30 P.M.

JACK CALDWELL OCT. 29 AND 30

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT OCT. 16

All are welcome to attend an outdoor showing of Warner Bros.’ classic “The Wizard of Oz,” projected onto a large screen. There is no registration or entry fee required; guests are encouraged to bring chairs.

THIBODAUX BRANCH, 7 P.M.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY INTEREST MEETING OCT. 19

Learn more about the Friends of the Library organization and how it can help the library at this interest meeting. Refreshments will be served.

BAYOU BLUE BRANCH, 4 P.M.

LAFOURCHE PARISH HAVEN DONATION

THROUGHOUT OCTOBER

The Bayou Blue Branch Library is collecting personal hygiene and household items for the Haven, which provides shelter, counseling and support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. To help, pick up a list of needed items at the library and then drop off the requested items throughout October. For more information, call the library at 985-580-0634.

BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

PANEL ON BOOK CENSORSHIP OCT. 1

Local public figures will discuss censorship and banned books in observance of Banned Books Week, through Oct. 3. This program is free and open to the public.

LOCKPORT BRANCH, 5 P.M.

AUTHOR MEET AND GREET WITH CARRIE DELATTE OCT. 3

Local author Carrie Delatte will sign copies of her books (available for purchase) and discuss her books “Southern Hospitality” and “The Daydreamer’s Currency.”

LOCKPORT BRANCH, 2 P.M.

40 October 2015

CAMERON SUTPHIN LIVE OCT. 5

Folk singer Cameron Sutphin will perform original songs and old favorites at a free concert open to the public.

HALLOWEEN STORY HOUR OCT. 19

Families can enjoy Halloween stories read by teens in honor of Teen Read Week. Costumes are welcome.

GHEENS BRANCH, 5 P.M.

THIBODAUX BRANCH, 5 P.M.

LEARN ABOUT FIRE SAFETY OCT. 5, 7, 8 AND 13

Learn about fire safety and firefighting equipment, including fire trucks, when area firefighters visit your local library. Firefighters will visit the following Lafourche Parish Public Library locations: GOLDEN MEADOW BRANCH, OCT. 5, 4 P.M. THIBODAUX BRANCH, OCT. 7, 10:30 A.M. LOCKPORT BRANCH, OCT. 8, 10:30 A.M. LAROSE BRANCH, OCT. 8, 11:30 A.M. CHOCTAW BRANCH, OCT. 8, 4:30 P.M. SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH, OCT. 13, 10:30 A.M.

HALLOWEEN HAIKUS AND ART

Jack Caldwell, a local author of historical fiction, will visit the Lafourche Parish Public Library in October. The author of the Crescent City series and several Jane Austen-themed books, Caldwell will discuss his books at the following branches: THIBODAUX BRANCH, OCT. 29, 3 P.M. SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH, OCT. 30, 2 P.M.

TERREBONNE PARISH FUTURE LEADERS OF AMERICA’S GULF OCT. 1 AND 15

F.L.A.G. members will investigate and report on environmental, economic and community issues impacting Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Supported by the Terrebonne Parish Library and HTV10, F.L.A.G. members develop leadership, journalism and project management skills as they educate and mobilize Louisiana youth around issues of concern to the future of our state, region and country. Open to all high school students in Terrebonne Parish. Call 985876-5861 ext. 114 or email naomi@mytpl.org for more information.

MAIN BRANCH, 6:30 P.M.

OCT. 23

PEEK-A-BOOK READERS STORY TIME

Get into the Halloween spirit by creating Halloween haikus and straw-blown ink artwork to match.

This program is open to parents and children ages newborn to 18 months.

EVERY THURSDAY IN OCTOBER

GHEENS BRANCH, 4:30 P.M.

NORTH BRANCH, 2 P.M.

TWEEN NIGHT AFTER HOURS

COMPREHENSION-FOCUSED STORY TIME

Children ages 10 to 14 are invited to the Thibodaux Branch Library’s Tween Night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy fun games and crafts and meet new friends. Those interested in attending must have a parent register them at the Children’s Desk.

This after school program is specifically designed for readers from 1st to 4th grade.

OCT. 23

EVERY THURSDAY IN OCTOBER

DULAC BRANCH, 4 P.M.

FAMILY MOVIE OCT. 3

LEARN TO KNIT

THIBODAUX BRANCH, 6 P.M.

Join us at the North Branch for an afternoon viewing of “Hocus Pocus.”

Learn loom and hand knitting and how to make miniature pumpkins at the Lockport Branch’s new program. Registration is required, so sign up at the library.

LPSO K-9 UNIT DEMONSTRATION

NORTH BRANCH, 2 P.M.

Members of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 unit will talk about staying drug free and will conduct a K-9 drug sniffing demonstration in observance of Drug Free Week.

CRAFT CORNER

OCT. 6 AND 20

LOCKPORT BRANCH, 10:30 A.M.

OCT. 26

GHEENS BRANCH, 5 P.M.

EVERY FRIDAY IN OCTOBER

Bring anything you want to work on (sewing, knitting, crochet, painting, etc.) and share a cup of coffee with us.

DULARGE BRANCH, 10 A.M.

GET FIT FRIDAY

BEGINNER’S CROCHET CLASS FOR KIDS

Formerly known as “Senior Workout,” this program will take place every Friday afternoon with free water provided.

This 10-week series is open for children ages 6 and up. Supplies will not be provided, so participants should bring the following items for classes: one No. H8 / 5.0 mm hook and one skein of #4 medium weight yarn in a light color. Registration is required, so call the North Branch Library to sign up.

EVERY FRIDAY IN OCTOBER

EAST HOUMA BRANCH, 10 A.M.

NATIVE AMERICAN BASKETRY EVERY FRIDAY IN OCTOBER

Explore Native American culture by learning this traditional craft. Be sure to bring a large bath towel.

DULAC BRANCH, 11 A.M.

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN OCTOBER

NORTH BRANCH, 4 P.M.

WRITERS UNITE! CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP FOR TEENS OCT. 8 AND 22

TODDLER STORY TIME

This program is open for parents and children ages 19 months to 3 years.

Learn alongside other teens the art and technique of creative writing. This hour-long program will emphasize literary craft as well as the dedicated practice of peer review and revision.

MAIN BRANCH, 10 A.M. AND 6 P.M.

MAIN BRANCH, 6:30 P.M.

BABYGARTEN STORY TIME

INTRODUCTION TO EBOOKS

This program is open for parents and children ages newborn to 18 months.

Come to the library to learn about our eBook services, including Overdrive and Axis 360. Bring your Kindle, iPad, smartphone or other e-reading device for help connecting to our services.

Remember to have a library card in good standing and your library PIN to access the materials.

EVERY MONDAY IN OCTOBER

EVERY TUESDAY IN OCTOBER

MAIN BRANCH, 10 A.M.

MOVIE MONDAYS OCT. 5

Gather ‘round the projector and spend an afternoon with “The Woman in Black” (2012, PG-13) NORTH BRANCH, 2:30 P.M.

OCT. 8

MAIN BRANCH, 7 P.M.

#FBF MOVIES OCT. 9

SCAREDY POT WORKSHOP OCT. 5 AND 7

Teens from 5th to 12th grade will construct little straw men out of terra cotta pots.

BOURG BRANCH, 4:30 P.M.

Celebrate #FlashbackFridays with the nineties kids classic “Ever After,” a 1998 retelling of the Cinderella story.

ADULT COMPUTER CLASS: PINTEREST OCT. 13

Stand up to those bake sale bullies when you finally learn the secrets to making beautiful baked goods, all while wearing the most well-coordinated yet budget-friendly outfit on the planet. HINT: They learned it from Pinterest!

NORTH BRANCH, 2 P.M.

OIL PAINTING WITH GAIL LECOMPTE EVERY TUESDAY IN OCTOBER

Registration is required, with a limited class size of 20. Paintings take a full month to complete.

DATABASE TUTORIAL FOR RESEARCH PAPERS OCT. 13

Learn to utilize online research databases such as Access on Demand, Britannica eBooks and World Book eBooks before that big paper is due.

“BACK TO THE FUTURE” MOVIE MARATHON

PUMPKIN PAINTING

Strap on that Hoverboard! It’s your favorite movie as a kid! And as an adult! And as your own grandparent!

B.Y.O.P (Bring your own pumpkin) and we’ll provide the craft materials.

OCT. 21

YOU SHOULD BE WRITING: CREATING WRITING WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS OCT. 22

Ever thought, “I can write better than this,” while reading a book, watching a movie or digging around online? Then you should be writing! This workshop aims to get you writing with exercises and peer discussion rather than critiques.

Attendees must be 18 or older and come ready to write.

Learn to make spreadsheets, charts and graphs in this adult computer class.

MAIN BRANCH, 7 P.M.

OCT. 24

Learn studying skills and take an ACT practice test to prepare yourself for the real deal. Registration is required, so call the Reference Desk at the Main Library to register.

MAIN BRANCH, 9 A.M.

HOW TO DRAW MANGA OCT. 24

This program is open for parents and children ages newborn to 18 months.

B.Y.O.P. (Bring your own pumpkin) CHAUVIN BRANCH, 3 P.M.

MAIN BRANCH, 3 P.M.

OCT. 14

OCT. 26

ACT PREP WITH PRINCETON REVIEW

PUMPKIN PAINTING

DULAC BRANCH, 4:30 P.M.

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL

MAIN BRANCH, 7 P.M.

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN OCTOBER

PEEK-A-BOO INFANT READING PROGRAM

MONTEGUT BRANCH, 3 P.M.

NORTH BRANCH, 1 P.M.

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

DULARGE BRANCH, 10 A.M.

OCT. 26 - 30

CARNIVAL NIGHT OCT. 27

Step right up and join us for the library’s 3rd Annual Carnival Night! There will be story time, games, prizes and more for the whole family to enjoy.

MAIN BRANCH, 6 P.M.

FALL STORY TIME AND COSTUME CONTEST OCT. 31

Children will enjoy games, stories, music and more. Sweet treats will be served and prizes will be awarded for best costume.

EAST HOUMA BRANCH, 10 A.M.

•

gumboguide.com

41

Arts MARY COSPER LEBOEUF – DIRECTOR, TERREBONNE PARISH LIBRARY

MEET SULLIVAN ‘SULLY’ CARTER

BY NEELY TUCKER

S

ullivan Carter, Sully, has a drinking problem, needs an attitude adjustment, and carries lots of baggage, but you can’t help but like the guy.

A reporter for a national newspaper in Washington, D.C., Sully reports on the crimes and murders that take place in the nation’s capitol. He is introduced in “The Ways of the Dead,” a book written

by Washington Post reporter and Mississippi native Neely Tucker.

“The Ways of the Dead” focuses on the murder of a teenage daughter of a Federal judge. However, nothing is ever what it seems and Sully’s instinct tells him this murder may be linked to some cold cases. The mystery has lots of twists and turns, taking the reader into the drug world, race relations and political power.

Tucker writes well-developed characters from the newsroom to the drug trade, each character believable without clichés.

“Murder, D.C.” is the second Sully Carter crime novel. A Louisiana native and former war corre-

42 October 2015

spondent, Sully finds his past exposed little by little. The devastation from his childhood and losses during his war coverage form the demons that haunt him.

When the death of Billy Ellison, the son of a prominent Washington family, doesn’t add up to what the police believe and what Ellison’s family is saying, Sully is reminded of his own past. Sully is told to abandon the

investigation, but that only makes him more determined to find out what really happened to Billy. Who is telling the truth? Or is anyone telling the real story?

Sully takes to the streets and backroads of D.C. to find answers. However, there are people who don’t want him to unravel the Ellison family legacy. Lawyers, newspaper editors, police and the drug world will all try to stop Sully. But can he be stopped? “Murder, D.C.” is worth the read. And let’s hope there are more Sully Carter crime novels to come.

•

Arts FOR THE GAMERS – CASEY GISCLAIR

FOR YOUR BRAIN

SUPER MARIO MAKER AN AWESOME FAMILY-FUN GAME The objective of sudoku is to enter a digit from 1 through 9 in each cell, in such a way that each horizontal row, vertical column, and subgrid or region contains each digit exactly once.

CLUES DOWN

D

o you love to play Mario? Sure, we all do.

But do you get tired of beating the same worlds over and over and over again? Again, the answer is the same: Yes, we all do.

Nintendo fixed all of that this past month, releasing a title that just might be the best family game of 2015. That would be Super Mario Maker – the latest installment in the world-renowned Mario series.

This title is available on WiiU, and it’s a combination of every Mario game that there’s ever been – from the title’s NES days all the way to the present.

But here’s the trick: Gamers have creative control over the challenges they’ll face. The title is called Super Mario Maker because the gamer is given 100 percent control over the obstacles. You can create the level, shaping the land-

scape, obstacles and villains that will stand in your way from start-to-finish.

The beauty of it all? The versatility.

Want to create a level that has Mario 3 villains, but Bowser from the days of Super Nintendo? Done. The game allows mixing and matching of characters.

Want to create something that looks like the original Super Mario Bros. title from the 1980s? Done.

Are you a novice and want your level to be a piece of cake? Done. Are you a master and want it to be hard and loaded with villains? Done.

Gamers are able to mold, sculpt and create hours of fun. That’s what gaming is all about.

Super Mario Maker is awesome – a perfect stocking stuffer from Santa for any youngster who needs help making his Christmas list.

•

CLUES ACROSS 1. Mythological bird 4. Norwegian sea inlets 10. Military mailbox 11. Curved span 12. One hundred grams 14. Chest muscle (slang) 15. Old Portuguese pennies 16. Remove connection 18. Gas storage container 19. Conakry is the capital 20. Erstwhile 24. W. Australian capital

26. Dr. Laura’s initials 27. Death notice 28. Irtysh River city 30. So. Am. country 31. Last in an large series 34. Term for alternative musical passage 36. 12 37. A nestling hawk or falcon 39. Vice president 40. Detailed criteria for a piece of work 41. Six

42. Gossipy 46. Relating to the body 48. Incendiary liquid used in firebombs 51. Plunder 52. Niger capital 53. Game of chukkas 54. Genus Hedera 55. Government prosecutor 56. Plural of genus 58. Born of 59. Livebearers tropical fishes 60. Doctor of Education

1. Plundering 2. Can-_____, kitchen tool 3. Crested Australian parrot 4. 4th tone of scale 5. Author of “The Rings” 6. Mains 7. Major European river 8. PC publishing 9. 40th state 12. A tight embrace 13. Large African antelope 17. Impertinence 21. Wild Eurasian mountain goat 22. City in Malaysia 23. Small ornamental bag 25. Nelson’s ship 29. Point midway between S and SE 31. “Untouchables” Elliot 32. Misprint 33. Heme 35. Italian mountain range 38. Surgical knife 41. Purple 43. Forfeited 44. Fixed a female cat 45. An edible tuberous root 47. Formerly included in genus Cedrela 49. Headed up 50. Soft shelled clam genus 56. Country doctor 57. Equally

gumboguide.com

43

Outdoors

FISH THE BAYOU SEEKS TO KEEP LAROSE RESIDENT’S MEMORY ALIVE

BY OCTOBER, THE LOCAL FISHING RODEO CIRCUIT IS MOSTLY EVENT REGISTRATION COSTS $26, SLOWING DOWN. AND IT CAN BE DONE ONLINE AT BUT THIS MONTH SAVES ONE OF OUR AREA’S BEST FOR LAST – AN EVENT THAT PROVIDES WWW.DRMEMORIAL.ORG. PAID SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOUISIANA HIGH SCHOOL ANGLERS EAT FREE AND ALSO SENIORS WHO PLAN TO EMBARK ON A RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. CAREER IN THE BLUE-COLLAR WORKFORCE. “Fish the Bayou” is an annual fishing tournament that honors Dusty Richardel – a Larose resident who was killed in a car crash in 2010. This year’s event is the third-annual, and it will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Bayou Civic Club located on 307 East 5th St. in Larose.

Those who remember Dusty recall his fun-loving personality and zest for life. The rodeo in his honor provides all of the same things, giving anglers a chance to enjoy friendship, togetherness and a weekend loaded with fish and family-oriented fun.

44 October 2015

Proceeds benefit the Dusty Richardel Memorial Foundation, a local non-profit that has awarded scholarships to 27 local high school seniors in the past two years in amounts that have totaled $35,000.

“This would be a great trip for any family or group of friends,” event organizer Shane Curole said. “If we can educate high school seniors as to the very lucrative blue-collar careers that are available, and give them the tools needed to excel in a trade, then it’s a win-win for the community and the economy. Being able to help these students in the name of a great friend is what makes it all worth it.”

The event is a “go-anywhere” fishing tournament.

That means that anglers are eligible to fish anywhere they please in Louisiana state waters to catch their fish, which are weighed among several categories.

But because of the localized feel of the event, most anglers fish local.

“Fishing the Bayou Lafourche area is encouraged,” Curole said.

The rodeo has a boat division, which crowns champions in redfish stringer speckled trout stringer, trash fish

(the heaviest fish total) and three-bass stringer.

The event has kayak and youth divisions, as well. The kayaking competition is especially important, because “Fish the Bayou” is home to the fifth stop on the Lafayette Kayak Fishing Clubs’ 2015 Tournament Series.

“That competition is open to the public – not only LKFC members,” Curole said.

Those not planning to fish are in for a treat, as well.

“Fish the Bayou” is loaded with door prizes, music from start-to-finish and delicious food – a menu ranging from jambalaya, white beans, shrimp fettuccine and a list of desserts that can feed an army.

“It’s all cooked by some of the bayou’s most well-known chefs,” Curole said.

Fishing for the rodeo begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday morning and lasts until 5 p.m. that afternoon. Scales open at 3 p.m. and anglers must be signed in by 5 p.m. Awards will start an hour later, followed by an auction. When it’s all over, local band Gunpowder and Lead will take the stage, which will give locals a chance to dance the night away.

•

Outdoors

MADD DRAWS ATTENTION TO DWI EPIDEMIC EACH DAY, APPROXIMATELY 300,000 PEOPLE CHOOSE TO DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, A SOBERING STATISTIC THAT LOCAL MOTHERS AGAINST DRINK DRIVING (MADD) SUPPORTERS ARE WORKING TO SLASH THROUGH THE WALK LIKE MADD EVENT SATURDAY, OCT. 3.

Wanna Go? HOUMA WALK LIKE MADD WHEN: Oct. 3 WHERE: Houma Downtown Marina, 8828 Park Ave., Houma COST: $25 for adults, $20 for youth

ages 5 - 18

INFO: WALKLIKEMADD.ORG

T

his inaugural stroll through downtown Houma, which will begin at 7:30 a.m., is one of more than 60 events that happen annually to support the national non-profit organization committed to ending drunken driving.

Houma Walk Organizer Ava Fontenot said the organization has lost some of its grant money in recent years and she wanted to start a local walk to raise money and help out in whatever way she could. She said the walk is also a way to keep the conversation going about the dangers of getting behind the wheel while under the influence.

“It’s really to raise awareness in the community and let people know that MADD is here,” she explained. “If anyone needs help, there is a MADD agency here [in Baton Rouge] that would be able to work with them. There’s a hotline [877-MADD-HELP] that they can call 24 hours a day ... We want people to think past that first drink and how their

decision can impact lives.”

Following the walk, participants may enjoy red beans and rice, children’s activities like face painting and be a part of a butterfly release. Fontenot said she also plans to give Terrebonne Parish a tree to plant somewhere near the walk area in memory of those that have died in drunk driving-related accidents.

The Houma walk has raised $7,445 so far, surpassing its goal of $5,000.

Although Fontenot said she did set the goal a bit low, she is happy to see the community rallying for such an important cause.

“I set it kind of low because I didn’t know what the reaction would be from the community,” she explained. “I think since we did meet our goal that goes to show there is a need in the community.

If nothing else, it puts [the dangers of drunken driving] in the back of people’s minds.”

•

gumboguide.com

45

Outdoors

SUPPORT MEN AND WOMEN IN BLUE AT FUZZ RUN

Wanna Go? WHAT: Race With The Fuzz Fun Run/5K WHERE: Morgan City High School, 2400 Tiger Drive WHEN: Oct. 10 INFO: facebook.com/RunWithTheFuzz5kFunRunWalk, 985-3540728

46 October 2015

T

he St. Mary Parish community will head to the starting line at Morgan City High School on Saturday, Oct. 10, to show their support for local law enforcement, which works to keep residents safe.

Beginning at 8 a.m., racers will step off for the 3rd Annual Run with the Fuzz, a 5K, fun run and walk that offers residents a way to stay active and get to know the men and women of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Participants even get to hit the pavement alongside some of the officers, who are given a special indication on their shirts to identify them as law enforcement.

Money raised from the event supports the office’s Benevolent Association, established in 1992 to aid office employees following Hurricane Andrew. The association, 23 years later, serves as

the primary source of officer support during any emergency situation.

“We help the officers in need in any kind of catastrophe,” said Deputy Jenifer McDill, who also serves as the event director and president of the benevolent association. “We had one officer recently whose house was burglarized and everything was taken out.

I mean everything. They cleaned him out probably because they knew he was an officer. We helped him get his basic needs met so that he could put his focus back on his work.”

McDill said officers battling cancer or other medical issues have also received help throughout the years.

Following the race, participants will be treated to music, children’s activities, goodie bags and door prizes from local businesses such as Shannon Hard-

ware, Skipper’s Sporting Goods and St. Mary Golf and Country Club. Awards will also be given to top finishers in each age group, as well as the overall male, female and cop finishers.

“The community support means the world to the officers,” McDill said. “It’s a great thing to see so many people come out and show their appreciation.”

The children’s one-mile fun run begins at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10. The 5K begins shortly after. Cost is $25. Registration forms are available at active. com; St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, which is located inside the St. Mary Courthouse; the sheriff’s office branch office in Morgan City; Atchafalaya 24 Hour Fitness; and both Morgan City Anytime Fitness locations.

•

Gumbo guru

FOUNDRY ON THE BAYOU FINDS NEW LIFE IN THE KITCHEN

A

towering building in the heart of the downtown Thibodaux area, The Foundry on the Bayou is hard to miss. In fact, the newly renovated expansive facility, home to an event hall, fountain lounge and patio, in addition to its Italian restaurant, beckons you to make a left onto W. 1st Street for an unforgettable night out.

When The Foundry, once a steel-forging facility, reopened in 2011 after going unused for many years, my expectations of the food were high. Unfortunately, most of the menu fell completely

flat. Hoping for a better experience after receiving word that a few new chefs had entered the kitchen, I was eager to give the spot another try.

Upon arrival, we were graciously welcomed and seated in a private room that could accommodate our large party. One of my guests enjoyed the Mixed Greens House Salad ($7), a properly portioned bed of traditional ingredients and balsamic vinaigrette, while the rest of us enjoyed wine and cocktails. For the main event, we ordered Eggplant Lasagna ($21.50), Shrimp Linguini (19.50) and Duck Foundry (25.99). Although pricy in a city filled with more casual, budget-friendly options, the food was well worth the price tag.

The lasagna, a go-to for one of my guests, offered a generous helping of ground meat and Italian sausage with thwo pieces of fried eggplant gracing the top of the entrée. The linguini, my choice for the evening, was nothing short of perfect. The dish was filled with shrimp, a rarity at most upscale eateries, and the marinara sauce had just the right amount of spice to leave you wanting another bowl. And the duck ... no medallions or petite portions here. This restaurant gives you an entire half, juicy and savory with each bite, according to one of my guests. The selection is deglazed with a raspberry reduction, giving it just a hint of sweet-

Wanna Go? THE FOUNDRY ON THE BAYOU

715 W. 1st St., Thibodaux 985-387-4070 foundryonthebayou.com Tuesday thru Thursday; 5 - 9 p.m.

Friday thru Saturday; 5 - 10 p.m.

Brunch Sunday; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

ness that put the dish battling for first place in my guest’s list of exceptional duck dishes.

For dessert, it was rich, creamy Tiramisu ($7) and a cup of coffee. Ask your waiter for a splash of Kahlua and Bailey’s Irish Cream ($9.25 with coffee), a suggestion he made that added a satisfyingly sweet ending to a fine meal.

The Foundry on the Bayou seems to be headed in the right culinary direction and I’m eager to go back and try a few more selections from the menu.

Save this spot for a special night out – it’ll be worth every penny.

•

gumboguide.com

47