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CONTENTS // NOVEMBER 2017 • ISSUE 11

PUBLISHER

Brian Rushing EDITORIAL Bonnie Rushing EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

Mary Downer Ditch MANAGING EDITOR

CREATIVE Hailey Boudreaux CREATIVE DIRECTOR Paul Guidry GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Danielle Harrelson GRAPHIC DESIGNER

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Charlotte Gaubert, Drew Miller, Billy Simmons

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PHOTOGRAPHY Hailey Boudreaux

ADVERTISING Harold Cancienne, Jamie Mazerac, Linda Pontiff, Deanne Ratliff

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THE BEER ISSUE Welcome to the Beer Issue! Pull up a barstool and grab a cold one whilst we delve into the popular beverage that is brewed worldwide. In this issue, we bring it a little closer to home, visiting with the minds behind Bayou Beer Fest. This festival serves to educate the public about the many types of crafts beer that are out there and proudly places local breweries at the forefront. We even get a little more in depth, discovering why it’s better to drink beer from a glass and learn about the different types of beer you can enjoy. Responsibly, of course!

Take a sip and enjoy!

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Michelle Ortego

BAYOU BEER FEST 2017 Houma's premier beer tasting event

LOUISIANA POURS & MORE Beer Fest participants

BEER GIVES BACK Houma Veterans' Shelter

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/ CUSTOMER SERVICE Jessica Gifford

CONTACT Publisher: publisher@rushing-media.com Editorial: mary@rushing-media.com Creative: graphics@rushing-media.com

WHAT’S IN A POUR? How to pour a beer

BEER CHEAT SHEET What am I drinking?

LET'S GO TO THE MOVIES Movie preview

AT THE LIBRARY Library listings

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BY MARY DOWNER DITCH

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rom a rag-tag group of guys who were sweating it five years ago, hoping people would show up and share in their love of beer, to a full festival featuring 25 breweries and 30 home brewers, Bayou Beer Fest was founded on one idea: teach people about beer.

The idea to host a beer festival in Houma basically began in a family barn on Bayou Black. Neighbors Joel Ohmer and Jim Barrett gathered weekly with their families to enjoy dinner and a few drinks.

Abita Brewing was gaining in popularity at that time with their craft beers and the gentlemen knew this was a hobby they wanted to pursue. They attended NOLA On Tap, a beer festival in New Orleans, along with Gabe Lasseigne and left the festival with the promise that they would bring this type of event to Houma.

Joel was already on the move, blogging for Bayou Beer Society, advocating for better beers in our area. It was through this organization that they filed for and received their 501c3 as an educational foundation and a public charity. The board of directors for Bayou Beer Society is made up of Joel, Jim, Gabe, Willie Rollins, Bill Sieben, Dena Naquin, Chris Naquin, Mark Thibodeaux, Nikki Thibodeaux, Racquel Parfait and Mike LeBlanc.

“We were a bunch of guys that got together, realized we love beer and figured we can throw a festival,” explains Joel. “Then we had to decide what to do with the money. It was a natural fit to donate to Veterans causes. Our two historic benefactors are the Veterans Shelter and the Louisiana Military Family Assistance Fund.”

Bayou Beer Fest is a true culinary experience, as all good beer is.

The festival is about taste, about taking your taste buds to places you never imagined beer could take them. The festival will feature about 300 beers, ciders, and meads to sample. The goal is to educate people,

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helping them to discover what they like.

With the breweries, some will bring their flagship brews. The savvy ones will bring a specialty brew to help boost their brewery and get the public’s attention. Parish Brewing served the now popular beer Ghost in the Machine last year at Beer Fest. It’s now a top seller for the company and is often hard to find.

Bayou Beer Fest is excited about the new breweries joining this year. They are welcoming Urban South, Wayward Owl, Louisiana Purchase, Southern Craft and Chandeleur Island. Most of these breweries have participated as home brewers in years past and the festival is excited to have them back as professionals.

“We showcase the breweries that have popped up in Louisiana,” explained Jim. “I think six of this year’s breweries were at one point home brewers at our festival, and are now in the professional brewing business. It’s changed the beer market here significantly. You can get more choices at the stores and at area restaurants.”

Also new to the festival this year is the app Untappd. Using Untappd, participants will be able to check in to the festival and rate the beers being served. Like Facebook for beer, this app allows users to track with they’ve consumed. Bayou Beer Fest is an Untappd verified event. The menu will be available on the app. It can even notify you when a new keg is tapped at a certain tent.

The festival does offer a non-drinking ticket for your designated driver to be able to enter and enjoy the food and music. Cannata’s will be serving delicious food and there will be live musical entertainment by Nonc Nu and Da Wild Matous and Nathan Plumber and Steady Steppin!

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MUDBUG BREWERY: The Thibodaux-based brewery

boasts five flagship beers – three ales, a stout and a pilsner – that taste as great as being Cajun feels.

BAYOU TECHE BREWING: The Arnaudville brewery’s

mission was to craft beer that paired perfectly with Cajun cuisine. One turned into 11 with names reflecting the state’s French heritage.

CRYING EAGLE BREWING COMPANY: The Lake

Charles brewery, named for the rough translation of an Atakapa Indian chief name known for his unique battle cry, pours brews with personality: Calcasieu Common, The Chuck, and Ready to Mingle.

SOUTHERN CRAFT BREWING COMPANY: After no-

ticing how far behind Baton Rouge was in the craft beer scene, two friends, Wes Hedges and Joe Picou, decided to build their own brew dreams from the ground up. Two signature pours and two seasonal sips now stand on the menu.

ABITA: The OG of Louisiana brewing is set to serve up some of its stand-out sips to attendees.

The brewery boasts 30+ selections, including sodas.

GREAT RAFT: The Shreveport-based brewery is dedicated to making creative beer that push the boundries while bringing authentic, quality ingredients to the table.

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he best part of beer fest is of course, the beer! This year’s event features 25 breweries pouring around 300 different brews. The vast majority of participants are Louisiana breweries, with a few stellar exceptions from Texas and Mississippi. If there’s one thing they have in common, it’s their love for what they do. Their passion for beer is evident in the carefully selected brews they choose to serve at beer fest. Attendees will be able to try a flagship brew or two, several seasonal items and a few new beers that were small batch brewed especially for this event.

Another huge part of Beer Fest is the home brewers. This group always has the longest lines forming around their tent, awaiting the next specialty keg to be tapped. The home brewers will also be competing for the people’s choice award. You never know what the home brewers will be serving; past offerings have included beer, cider and meads.

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Marksville brewery pay homage to the town’s settlement with its name and rich culture in its pours. Among its lineup are ales, a stout, and a German Schwarzbier.

PARISH BREWING CO.: You’d be hardpressed to find

a craft beer lover who hasn’t tasted a Parish beer.

Located in Broussard, the brewery prides itself on always fresh sips, never mingled with preservatives.

COVINGTON BREWHOUSE: This Northshore establishment puts passion and love into every pour.

Using only the finest ingredients, you won’t want to miss one of Covington’s five unique flagship beers.

CAJUN BREWING: Lafayette’s premier brewery was founded by a homebrewer and has since blossomed into a major player in the game. Cajun Wit, a citrusy ale, and Bayou Brunette, a malty delight, are the brewery’s current mainstays.

OLD RAIL BREWING COMPANY: This popular Man-

deville brew pub declares itself to be one of Louisiana’s premier beer drinking destinations. Its 13 taps currently feature creative brews like Cow Catcher Chocolate Milk Stout, Gose by Rail, Gina and Tonic Gose, and Picturesque Pilsner.

GNARLEY BARLEY BREWING COMPANY: What began as a homebrewing experiment in the garage of Zac and Cari Caramonta is now a 10,500 square foot facility in Hammond, La. A true testament to following your passion, this brewery currently produces six amazing and wildly diverse beers.

NOLA BREWING COMPANY: The New Orleans Lager

and Ale Brewing Company, more commonly known as NOLA Brewing, was the first brewery to open to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina forced Dixie Beer to move out-of-state. Founded

by Navy veteran Kirk Coco, this popular brewery never loses sight of it why it is in existence: for the beer.

CHAFUNKTA BREWING COMPANY: Born from Josh

and Jamie Erickson’s shared passion for brewing beer, this family run brewery focuses on small batch brewing. Located in Mandeville, La., Chafunkta Brewing produces four flagship brews including an Imperial IPA and a Robust Porter.

URBAN SOUTH BREWERY: After spending a year

in Europe, founder Jacob Landry realized what was missing from the mass-produced beer he was accustomed to drinking, compared to the Belgium ales and German lagers he was enjoying. This New Orleans brewery located on Tchoupitoulas is working hard to re-establish the city as the beer capitol of the South.

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WAYWARD OWL BREWING COMPANY: Brewed in the heart of New Orleans, this family owned and operated brewhouse has the capacity to produce 3500 barrels of beer per year! The tasting room is located in the old Gem Theater, built in 1948, and designed as a city landmark.

LOUISIANA PURCHASE BREWING COMPANY: Found-

ers Andy and Lindsey Turcotte opened the doors to their Ponchatoula brewery earlier this year.

The brewery currently features seven delightful brews.

KARBACH BREWING COMPANY: Proudly brewed in Texas, this brewery is all about one thing: beer.

Ok, maybe two…Fun! Karback produces eight mainstays and some entertaining seasonal specialties such as Mother in Lager and Yule Shoot Your Eye Out. SAINT ARNOLD: Named for the Patron Saint of Brewers, Saint Arnold is the oldest craft beer brewery in Texas. The brewery has 12 year round beers, including the popular Fancy Lawnmower, Weedwacker and Santos.

CHANDELEUR ISLAND BREWING COMPANY: Started by

Cammack and Cain Roberds, this microbrewery is located in historic downtown Gulfport, Ms. Their goal is to create excellent ales using the finest and freshest of local ingredients.

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fter making the decision to host a beer festival, the founders knew immediately where the funds raised should go. Board member Jim Barrett and his son are both veterans, as is board member Joel Ohmer’s father. This is their way of honoring our soldiers who sacrifice so much.

Bayou Beer Fest donates a portion of the festival’s proceeds to the Terrebonne Veterans Shelter and to the Louisiana Military Assistance Fund. It was very important to the board that the money raised stayed local and helped those in our community that gave so much to their country.

Established in 2010 by Roger Songe, a local Vietnam veteran, the Terrebonne Parish Veterans Shelter provides housing and support for up to four veterans at a time. The non-profit shelter was established to provide extra support to the veteran heroes in our community.

Run with a staff of volunteers, the Terrebonne Veterans Shelter is solely funded by donations, under the direction of CJ Trahan.

The shelter provides every day essentials to veterans in need such as meals, linens, a bed and toiletries. The volunteers also assist occupants in obtaining Veterans Affairs benefits, jobs, medical care and long-term housing, with the goal being to help the veterans in getting back on their feet.

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WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL? Why pour your beer and not slurp it out of the can or bottle? Without pouring the beer, you pass up the most sensuous part of drinking beer, the aroma. I will often pour a beer and smell it three, maybe four times before I even take a sip.

The other thing that the pour does is release the carbonation from the product. The carbonation can cause bloat and possibly give you a headache as the carbonation releases in your stomach and then seems to go straight to your head. This is known as snapping the beer.

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o, how many types of beers are out there?

Surprisingly, there are technically only two types of beer, ales and lagers. Ales and lagers are defined by what type of yeast is used during fermentation. Ales are made with top fermenting yeast and lagers are made with bottom fermenting yeast.

The most popular style of ale right now is India Pale Ale or an IPA. These by rule are usually very hop pronounced.

You can typically find the aroma of pine and or grapefruit when sniffing the beer. The taste can be bitter which is used as a balance to the sweet malts that are used when brewing the beer.

Goose Island IPA is an example of an IPA. This hop-heavy beer is golden in color, has a fruity aroma that is quite distinct and a long hop finish.

Ales cover a wide path of styles which many are more familiar with, including brown ales, pale ales, porters, stouts, Belgian and wheat beers. Brewers are doing really fantastic things to these beers like ageing them in wine and whiskey barrels so the beer will take on some of the characteristics of the used barrel.

A new upcoming trend in brewing right now is using spontaneous fermentation, which is a process that exposes the beer to wild bacteria and yeast. This creates a sour kind of taste in the beer, which when done right, creates an awesome beer. Look for American sours, Flanders Red Ales and Belgian Gueuze.

Lagers are harder to produce due to the fact that the yeast settles at the bottom of the fermentation tank. This yeast also needs to be kept cooler and tends to ferment much slower.

Budweiser is an example of a lager. The beech wood chips you hear so much about are not used for flavor, but as a place for the yeast to set up house to do their job of turning simple sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide.

Other styles of lagers to look for include pale lagers, pilsners, dark lagers, and German-style bock beers.

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LETS GO TO THE MOVIES // BY DREW MILLER

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any films released in the late fall hope to make a push for the Academy Awards. Studios put out what is known as their “Oscar bait.”

They will premiere historical dramas such as Darkest Hour (Nov. 22) and The Current War (Nov. 24) or movies with an ensemble cast such as Last Flag Flying (Nov. 3) and Murder on the Orient Express (Nov. 10), hoping to catch the eye of Academy voters.

Although all of the Oscar-worthy hopefuls look to receive critical success, the winners of the box office in the month of November will be Marvel Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures with their releases of Thor: Ragnarok (Nov. 3) and Justice League (Nov. 17), respectively. The superhero teams from each movie prepare to battle for the crown of the November box office.

The first to make its mark is the 17th installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (started in 2008 with Iron Man), Thor: Ragnarok. The movie is directed by newcomer to the MCU,

Taika Waititi (Moana, What We Do in the Shadows), and features returning characters to the series such as Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Loki (Tom Hiddleston), and Heimdall (Idris Elba). New to the Thor series but not the MCU, Bruce Banner aka the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) will team up to fight along-side his Avengers comrade, although the two will at first be pitted against each other in a gladiatorial duel on the Planet of Sakaar. The two must escape their imprisonment on Sakaar and save Thor’s home world of Asgard.

This will be a difficult task for Thor and the Hulk as they will have to join forces with Thor’s infamous brother, Loki, to take on the goddess of death, Hela (Cate Blanchett).

There is no question that Thor: Ragnarok is set to make a huge impact at the box office in the first weekend of November with a budget of $180 million. The film looks to be a critical hit as well with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 98% already. The official trailer

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for the movie, which has just over 45 million views on YouTube, shows the movie to be action packed, beautifully shot, and comedic, with the witty banter between the star characters of the film. Marvel looks to stand out in November before its rival, DC, tries to take their spotlight two weeks later.

The DC Extended Universe strives to bounce back from two of their previous three movies, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Suicide Squad.

In spite of both movies receiving commercial success, they weren’t well liked by critics with Batman v Superman getting a 27% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and Suicide Squad acquiring a 26% score. Their latest film, Wonder Woman, poised them to get back in favor with critics with a score of 92%. Warner Bros. hired a director from the MCU, Josh Weeden (The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron), to write scenes for Justice League but he later took on the title of post-production director after the then director, Zack

Snyder (Batman v Superman, 300), left the project in May. Starting with the Man of Steel in 2013, this fifth installment of the DCEU will feature Batman (Ben Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), months after the sacrifice of Superman that took place in the movie Batman v Superman. The pair will reach out to other iconic superheroes in DC, the Flash (Ezra Miller), Cyborgn (Ray Fisher), and Aquaman (Jason Mamora), as they fight to stop an impending threat to Earth from the supervillain, Steppenwolf (Ciarán Hinds). The trailers for Justice League show it to be visually stunning, which is usually the case for a Zack Snyder film. The movie, while still showing a mostly serious tone, looks to have more comic relief than Batman v Superman and become more like its Marvel counterpart, Avengers. On November 17th, it’ll try to share some of the critical acclaim from the MCU.

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Game of Throne’s star, Nikolaj CosterWaldau, plays a white-collar, family man sentenced to prison for manslaughter after a fatal accident. His life takes a complete 180 degree turn after he is forced to join a gang in prison for his own survival. He finds out after serving his time that he still isn’t free by having to still carry out his duties as a member of brotherhood.

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LIBRARY LISTINGS

Terrebonne SENSORY STORY TIME Sensory Story Time is a program designed to engage children ages 3-7 through movement, music, stories and play. It is ideal for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration challenges or children who have difficulty sitting still. Space is limited; registration is required.

WEDNESDAYS, MAIN BRANCH

COMMUNITY HISTORY PROJECT The Dulac Branch is collecting stories and photographs of the Grand Caillou and Dulac areas for a collaborative community history project.

Call 985.563.2014 for more details.

FRIDAYS, DULAC BRANCH

CRAFTERNOONS

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ARTIST AZALEA RIVET

PAPER WEAVING

VETERANS DAY ACTIVITIES

Guest artist Azalea Rivet will host a free art workshop for adults.

NOV. 8, 4 P.M., RACELAND BRANCH

Children and teens ages 8 - 16 can learn the art of paper weaving and create their own paper animals.

NOV. 15, 4 P.M., RACELAND BRANCH

NOV. 16, 4 P.M., GHEENS BRANCH

SAFETY TRIVIA

CHILDREN’S ID PROGRAM

Veterans Day Social NOV. 8, 10:30 A.M. GHEENS BRANCH NOV. 9, 11:30 A.M. – 1 P.M., GOLDEN MEADOW BRANCH NOV. 9, 4 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH NOV. 10, 12 P.M., LAROSE BRANCH NOV. 10, 2 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH NOV. 10, 10 A.M. – 2 P.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH NOV. 10, 4 P.M., RACELAND BRANCH

ANNUAL VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST

Children can compete in a safety-themed trivia game for a chance to win prizes in observance of Child Safety and Protection Month.

NOV. 8, 5 P.M., LAROSE BRANCH

NOV. 20, 12 P.M. - 2 P.M., GOLDEN MEADOW BRANCH

PLANT TLC

VETERANS DAY VIELLE

Get tips for growing a great garden during Plant TLC! Participants will pot a plant or complete a garden project to take home. Supplies are provided. Please register at the library.

NOV. 10, BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

NOV. 13, 11 A.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

NOV. 9, 9 A.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

Have your children’s fingerprints taken in case of an emergency. Held in observance of Child Safety and Protection Month, this program is free and open to the public.

NOV. 21, 2 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

RED CROSS PILLOWCASE PROJECT The American Red Cross presents its Pillowcase Project, a program designed to assist children and families in preparing for emergencies. This program is free and open to the public.

NOV. 27, 4 P.M., RACELAND BRANCH

AUDUBON ZOOMOBILE Experience some of the wonders of the natural world when the Audubon ZooMobile visits various branches of the Lafourche Parish Public Library.

ART APPRECIATION WITH MICKEY GUILLORY

NOV. 21, 1 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

Local artist Mickey Guillory will display several paintings and discuss inspiration for her art, techniques used, and her journey as an artist.

This program is free and open to the public.

NOV. 21, 4 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

NOV. 28, 11:30 A.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

NOV. 21, 10:30 A.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH

CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a Native American dancing demonstration by a United Houma Nation member.

NOV. 6, 4 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) NOV. 11. 2 P.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH

Create a Cheerios self-portrait at this crafting event for grades Pre-K through 6th. Registration is required.

NOV. 2, 5 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

NOISE MAKERS: MOVEMENT AND MUSIC Get your brain working and your body moving with fun music and movement activities that help build emergent reading skills.

NOV. 5, 3 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

YEAH! BOOK CLUB Follow on Facebook as the Main Library live streams their monthly book discussion. Leave comments and ask questions all from the comfort of your favorite device! This month’s book is “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston.

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SESAME STREET DAY: C IS FOR COOKIE Celebrate the first airing of Sesame Street in 1969 by watching an old episode, making crafts and eating cookies!

NOV. 10, 2 P.M., DULAC BRANCH

YOGA AT THE LIBRARY Breathe in for a meditative experience with M Power Yoga of Houma. Yoga will be held outside on the lawn or insde if it is raining. Some mats will be provided but supplies are limited.

NOV. 10, 4 P.M., MAIN LIBRARY

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Children and teens ages 8 to 17 can play Pokémon and learn new tips and tricks to better play the game during Pokémon League.

Work together as a team to solve clues and unlock the mystery before times runs out! This event is suitable for those in 4th grade and up.

Registration is required.

NOV. 14, 4 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

NOV. 12, 3 P.M., MAIN LIBRARY

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Spark your imagination, make new friends, and hear great stories during this hour of imaginative fun. This program is targeted towards adults with special needs or learning disabilities.

NOV. 14, 4:30 P.M., DULARGE BRANCH

PAPER BAG TURKEY CRAFT Join in craft hour as children complete a paper bag turkey.

NOV. 17, 3:45 P.M., GIBSON BRANCH

TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION Join others teens at the library as they discuss this month’s book, “Far From You” by Tess Sharpe.

NOV. 25, 2 P.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH

SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY Join area children for a morning filled with amazing hands-on science experiments!

NOV. 25, 10 A.M., EAST HOUMA BRANCH

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THANKS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY CELEBRATION Learn about the origins of Thanksgiving and the importance of being thankful for family and friends.

NOV. 22, 2 P.M., DULAC BRANCH

ANIME AND MANGA CLUB Does your teen or pre-teen love anime and manga? Visit with other teens in grades 7th-12th and watch some of the newest amine as they are released in Japan.

NOV. 25, 3 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

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book review //

CHARLOTTE GAUBERT, LAFOURCHE AREA LIBRARIAN

THE INN AT ROSE HARBOR

BY DEBBIE MACOMBER

W

e never know where life will lead us. In this heartwarming novel by Debbie Macomber, we find Jo Marie Rose experiencing love, heartache and healing. Jo Marie meets Paul. Theirs is a whirlwind romance and they are married within three months. Paul is in the military, is sent to Afghanistan but never returns. Unbeknownst to Jo Marie, Paul left a life insurance policy in her name. In the process of overcoming grief, she quits her job, purchases a bedand-breakfast and moves to the Pacific Northwest town of Cedar Cove for a fresh start.

As Jo Marie settles into small town life, she discovers that running the Rose Harbor Inn is a dream come true.

She has no idea of the surprises that are in store for her.

Her first two customers come back to Cedar Cove after being away for many years. Joshua Weaver returns to care for his dying stepfather. The two of them never had a good relationship and Joshua left town after high school graduation. His only other visits were for the funerals of his mother and stepbrother.

Abby Kincaid returns to attend her brother’s wedding. She left Cedar Cove and painful memories to begin a life elsewhere. After reconnecting with friends and family, Abby realizes that she can move on if she allows herself to.

This touching story of lost love, renewed relationships, and happy endings will leave you with a thirst to read more of this Debbie Macomber series.

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CONCERT LISTINGS

Congo Lounge & Jungle Casino 1813 HIGHWAY 3185, THIBODAUX KARAOKE WITH CONNIE

Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, 9 p.m.

80S ROCK PARTY WITH DJ SANDLOT

Nov. 4, 10 p.m.

WEAR YOUR JERSEY NIGHT WITH DJ EXPLOSIVE

Nov. 11, 10 p.m.

JIG DANCE CONTEST WITH DJ WRISTEK

Nov. 18, 10 p.m.

5 SHOT CHAMBER

Nov. 25, 10 p.m.

Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival LAFOURCHE CENTRAL MARKET

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THE BRUCE DAIGREPORT BAND

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JIMMY BREAUX & FRIENDS

3 p.m.

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On the Canal Bar 1109 DUNN STREET, HOUMA SISTA SLICK AND THA BROTHERS

Nov. 3, 7 p.m.

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Nov. 5, 4 p.m.

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Nov. 10, 6 p.m.

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Nov. 12, 4 p.m.

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Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.

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Nov. 18, 1 p.m.

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Nov. 17

POOTIE TANG

Nov. 19, 4 p.m.

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Nov. 26, 4 p.m.

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Nov. 24, 6 p.m.

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Thursday, November 2

Saturday, November 4

BAYOU SOCIAL HONOREE GALA

SOUTHDOWN MARKETPLACE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

The inaugural Bayou Social Honoree Gala, formerly the Celebrity Waiter Event, is in its 4th year and serves as the fall fundraiser for Terrebonne Parish’s American Cancer Society. There are 15 Bayou Region individuals being honored at the Gala for their service in helping the American Cancer Society reach its goals. This evening of celebration also features entertainment by Souled Out, delicious food, and a silent auction.

6:30 P.M., HOUMA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM

DUCKS UNLIMITED BANQUET Pass a good time for a great cause at the Annual Upper Lafourche/Thibodaux Duck Unlimited Banquet. Ducks Unlimited is the world’s leader in wetland and waterfowl conservation. Tickets are $40 for singles, $50 for couples and are available at the door and online.

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

Friday, November 3 CROWN ROYAL TASTING Crown Royal offers a dizzying array of flavors and varieties. Join the experts at Cannata’s as they sample the offerings as well as cocktails made with this delicious Canadian blended whiskey.

This is a free event.

Looking for unique handmade crafts and fine arts? The Southdown Marketplace Arts & Crafts Festival has you covered with jewelry, clothing, woodcrafts, furniture, and so much more.

FALL FEST

HOLIDAY DATE NIGHT

Join Covenant Christian Academy for their Fall Festival. The annual event includes a home run derby, jambalaya cook-off, games, booths, and a silent auction. Admission is free and all game and events proceeds will benefit CCA’s classrooms, learning environment and the growth of the school.

Head over to Outside and In for three hours of great specials, food, beverages, and shopping fun!

2 – 5 P.M., COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, HOUMA

FALL KIDS COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF SALLY

8 A.M., SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION HOUSE, HOUMA

LOUISIANA SWAMP STOMP FESTIVAL FINDING OUR ROOTS FALL FESTIVAL Join in the celebration of the Finding Our Roots African American Museum’s first Fall Festival.

Featured artists include Earl Theriot, Jessica Keys and Christina Brown. There will be performances of poetry by Altina Sims and African drums by Mr. Bain. Enjoy delicious fried fish poboys, jambalaya, gumbo and more.

The Louisiana Swamp Stomp Festival enjoys its second year in Raceland for this one-day celebration of all things Cajun. Highlighting local and regional Cajun bands, this year’s line-up features the Cajun Music Preservation All-Stars, the Bruce Daigrepont Band, Jimmy Breaux and Friends and T’Canaille. This event is free and open to the public.

10 A.M. – 5 P.M., FINDING OUR ROOTS AFRICAN AMERI-

11 A.M., LAFOURCHE CENTRAL MARKET, RACELAND

CAN MUSEUM, HOUMA

CHILI COOK-OFF FOR TOYS FOR TOTS Help make Christmas merry for area children by participating in a chili cook-off! Whether you want to compete for the main prize or just enjoy the delicious results, your participation helps benefit area children in need. Team registration is $50 and an unwrapped toy. Registration forms are available at Performance Powersports.

8:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M., PERFORMANCE POWERSPORTS, HOUMA

5-7 P.M., WINE AND SPIRITS DEPARTMENT, CANNATA’S

Tuesday, November 7 HELPING YOUR EMPLOYEES COMMIT TO QUIT, WORK WELL & LIVE WELL Join the Cardiovascular Institute of the South for a free lunch and learn about helping your employees commit to quit smoking, and helping to offer tips to work well and live well. The event includes presentations by CIS Commit to Quit team, Smoking Cessation Trust, Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco Free Living and TGMC Wellness for Life.

11 A.M. – 1 P.M., TGMC MEDICAL ATRIUM AUDITORIUM, HOUMA

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6 P.M., OUTSIDE AND IN, HOUMA

Thursday, November 9 Rouses Markets will be hosting a cooking class for kids ages 5-14. Children will learn how to make mini pumpkin mousse pies and decorate their own turkey cookie. Take homes include recipes for the pie dough and pumpkin mousse filling.

6 P.M., ROUSES MARKETS #15, ST. CHARLES STREET, HOUMA

WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR Crossfit Houma and Guerrilla Jiu-Jitsu of Houma present a fun and informative class on self-defense. Women ages 13 and up will learn concepts and techniques that are immediately applicable to keeping yourself and your family safe.

7 P.M., CROSSFIT HOUMA, HOUMA

FREELANCE

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Friday, November 10 VETERANS’ VISION DAY Veterans Vision Day was started by SEECA and Dr. delaHoussaye in 2002 as a way to honor military families who have sacrificed so much for our country. As an Ophthalmologist, it’s a privilege for Dr. D to provide free full eye exams to the veterans of our region free of charge. For every Veteran seen, Dr. D will donate $10 to the Terrebonne Patriots.

This non-profit organization provides many services to Wounded Warriors, including fishing trips and Mardi Gras float rides.

SEECA, HOUMA

BIG BOY’S MAIN STREET COOK-OFF This cook-off is a culinary showcase of Cajun cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients found along the bayou. In a two-block area of historic downtown Thibodaux, Big Boy’s takes place each year as the kick-off event of the Thibodeauxville Fall Festival weekend. Enjoy live entertainment by Nonc Nu & Da Wild Matous.

MOON OVER THE BREWERY In the first show of the fall season, La Petit Theatre presents “Moon Over the Brewery.”Miriam Lipsky, unmarried and living with her thirteenyear-old daughter, Amanda, works as a waitress to pay the bills, but it is her painting that really matters to her. Miriam is also desirous of male companionship, a need which Amanda has discouraged. Amanda, compensating for the lack of a father, has also created an imaginary friend, Randolph, who appears (only to her). Matters come to a head when Miriam brings home Warren, a mailman who, at first, appears to be a perfect target for Amanda’s (and Randolph’s) demeaning intelligence tests until he quietly but firmly beats Amanda at her own game.

THROUGH NOV. 19, LE PETIT THEATRE DE TERREBONNE

Saturday, November 11 BAYOU BEER FEST

The award-winning 360 Vodka is the world’s first eco-friendly vodka. The vodka is six times distilled and six times filtered. Enjoy vodka samples and cocktails featuring vodka. This si a free event.

Lagers and porters and ales, oh my! Brieux Carré Brewing and Spigot’s Brew Pub present the 5th Annual Bayou Beer Fest, Houma’s premier beer festival. Sample craft beers brewed from around Louisiana plus some rare beers from your favorite brands. Entertainment provided by Nonc Nu & Da Wild Matous. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the gate. All guests must present their ID at the gate and must be at least 21 years old to enter.

5-7 P.M., WINE AND SPIRITS DEPARTMENT, CANNATA’S

11 A.M. – 4 P.M., SOUTHDOWN MUSEUM, HOUMA

DOWNTOWN THIBODAUX

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SAVOR THE SEASON, SAVOR THE SAVINGS

PUMPKIN COOKING PARTY

Morrison Terrebonne Hardware is teaming up with Cannata’s for an evening of cooking and craft beers. This holiday event offers participants 20% off purchases the night of the event.

Join Mix It Up! for a parent and child pumpkin cooking party! The family will be able to make pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie smoothies and decorate pumpkin-shaped cookies with royal icing. The class is $35 per pair of parent and child over the age of four. $16 per additional person if seating is available.

4 – 7 P.M., MORRISON TERREBONNE HARDWARE, HOUMA

Thursday, November 16 RUDOLPH’S ROUTE

Due to Hurricane Nate, Pinktober is rescheduled! Enjoy jambalaya and pork steaks for $10 while listening to the music of Southpaw. Proceeds benefit Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center.

10 A.M. – 6 P.M., DOWNTOWN HOUMA

12 P.M., WHICH CRAFT?, HOUMA

PURSES, PROMISES AND PRIZES

WORSHIP AND PRAYER NIGHT

Support TFAE’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library with this unique silent and live auction of new and gently used designer handbags. Over 6,739 Terrebonne Parish children have been served through the reading program. Tickets are $55, which includes the sponsorship of one child for one year in the program.

Join Ascribe Praise Band for a night of worship and prayer.

6:30 -9 P.M., ELLENDALE COUNTRY CLUB, HOUMA

MOONLIGHT MONDAY

HARVEST LIQUEURS Thibodeauxville originated in 1992 in an effort to reacquaint the community with Thibodaux’s beautiful historic downtown area. Since its inception, Thibodeauxville has grown from 13 arts, crafts, and food vendors and a few hundred festival goers to 180 vendors and 15,000 visitors. In addition to the original arts and crafts and delicious Cajun food, Thibodeauxville now features several stages of continuous live musical entertainment. Guests will also enjoy the famous Thibodeauxville Duck Race in Bayou Lafourche and a car show.

DOWNTOWN THIBODAUX

Tuesday, November 14 THE KING AND I Two worlds collide in the New Orleans production of this breathtaking musical, directed by Bartlett Sher. Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.

THROUGH NOV. 19, SAENGER THEATRE, NEW ORLEANS

ADULT COOKING CLASS Grab your husband, wife, mom or friend and learn how to make a fabulous dinner! The chef at Mix It Up! will show you how to make crawfish Monica and lava cake. Each guest can participate in the cooking process of some menu items. Bring a bottle of wine to enjoy with your dinner. Seating is limited.

6 P.M., MIX IT UP!, HOUMA

Wednesday, November 15 RELAY FOR LIFE BENEFIT LUNCH Help support the American Cancer Society with a $10 benefit lunch at Texas Roadhouse. Lunch includes pulled pork sandwich, French fries and bottled water. All lunches served to go!

11 A.M. – 2 P.M., TEXAS ROADHOUSE, HOUMA

Enjoy big flavors in little glasses. Cordials and liqueurs are the equivalent of drinking your dessert. They are usually rich and sweet, often creamy, always delicious. This is a free event.

5 - 7P.M., WINE AND SPIRITS DEPARTMENT, CANNATA’S

Saturday, November 18 HOPE FEST This uplifting event brings family together to let hope rise! Enjoy an early morning 5K, live music, inflatables, local arts and crafts, and other amazing activities. All proceeds support Hope Extreme’s education program, Celebrate Hope in Recovery and Hope Restored Pregnancy Center.

8:30 A.M. – 5 P.M., HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH, HOUMA

HOUMA-THIBODAUX OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK

Out of the Darkness Walks are proof that when people work together they can make big changes in the world. This local walk serves as a fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

9 A.M., PELTIER PARK, THIBODAUX

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PINKTOBER!

Beat the holiday rush and begin your Christmas shopping before Thanksgiving at Rudolph’s Route. Downtown Houma’s shopping spree’s participating locations will have great sales and there will be a chance to win great prizes.

Friday, November 17 THIBODEAUXVILLE FALL FESTIVAL

10 A.M., MIX IT UP!, HOUMA

7 P.M., COTEAU BAPTIST CHURCH, HOUMA

Monday, November 21 Morgan City Main Street presents this kick off to holiday shopping season with a night of shopping, prizes, and a delicious meal. Participating merchants offer discounts, a punch card gives you a chance to win one of 10 prizes given away at the end of the night and spaghetti dinners are served for $10. (Meal tickets are pre-sale only).

5 P.M., MORGAN CITY MAIN STREET

Wednesday, November 29 FALL KIDS COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF SALLY Rouses Markets will be hosting a cooking class for kids ages 5-14. Children will learn how to make mini pumpkin mousse pies and decorate their own turkey cookie. Take homes include recipes for the pie dough and pumpkin mousse filling.

6 P.M., ROUSES MARKETS #16, THIBODAUX

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

@EllenderMemorialHighSchool Newly crowned Homecoming King Terrence Gray shared his honor with classmate Tate Billiot. Both students will be listed as King.

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@GirlsOnTheRun

Girls on the Run get their “BOO!” on for the Krewe Ga Rou parade.

@ThibodauxServiceLeague Members of the Thibodaux Service League volunteered at Magical Dance Party, an event for Upside Downs.

@RougarouFest

Parish President Gordon Dove ceremoniously pardons Beignet the nutria, rescuing him from hunters.

@VoiceOfTheWetlands

Davey Lusco II joins Tab Benoit and Tab Benoit Jr. on stage for a quick jam!

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