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ENTERPRISING WOMAN Leticia Rubio—La Carreta Restaurants ............................... 22

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On the Cover

SALONS & SPAS

Top Salons & Spas.................................. 6

Dr. Robert Benson—Turn Up the Volume ..............................7 Dr. Emma Kruger—What are NovaThreads? ......................8

Enterprising Woman of the Year Luncheon—Hats Off Recap .................. 18

Quality Over Quantity—Wax’d ...........................................9

Summer Living ..................................... 32

Meet the Owner— Kristi King, Your Skin & Brow Specialist ............................ 11

HEALTH & FITNESS Dr. David Tran—To Breathe or Not to Breathe ...................8

LEGAL Ronda M. Gabb—VA Aid & Attendance Pension ............ 24

BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE

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COMMUNITY Behind the Scenes .................................................................3 Associate Publisher’s Note ...................................................4

Mary W. Speed—Mothers ....................................................7

Gallinghouse Marketing + Creative— Customer Service in Medicine .............................................5

Mother’s Day Gift Guide....................................................10

Meet the Owner—Wines by the Class...............................13

Foodies and Friends— True Love: Best Brownie Recipes .......................................12

Notes & Notables ...............................................................14

Gardening—May, I Celebrate! ...........................................16

Enterprising Woman of the Year Luncheon— Hats Off Recap....................................................................18

Decorating Den Interiors—The Accidental Art Lover ....... 20

Kids Being Kids ................................................................... 30

Book Review—The Nightingale ...................................... 25

“Busking” Abita Style ......................................................... 36

Fashion Editor’s Picks—Hello Summer!...............................26

May Events .......................................................................... 38

Home Feature—Summer Living ...........................................32

Sophisticated Social ........................................................... 40

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behind the scenes

Lety Rubio is all about family in every aspect of her life. We met up with Lety at her family owned and oriented restaurant, La Carreta, at both the Mandeville and Covington location.

We got to know Lety a little better as Sunni Sigrist applied her makeup and styled her hair at Paris Parker in Mandeville.

SW: Who was the last person you spoke to?

LR: My mom SW: If you could be any place where would you be?

LR: I would be in Mexico.

SW: What three things would you take on a desert island?

LR: Water, a boat and my boyfriend

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I HAVE MANY treasured memories of my mum growing up; my parents ran a boys boarding school in England, so I was lucky that she was always home after school. I would even walk home from school during lunch to share a family lunchtime together. My parents would always take Wednesday afternoon off— my father from his teaching and my mother from her duties. They would travel to a nearby town to shop for dinner and a trip to the theater or to watch a movie. They would return rejuvenated and happy.

Today’s moms play many different roles; they are constantly thinking of the best way to improve the life of their family. Whether mom is staying up all night with a sick child, driving to various afterschool activities or working to provide a better life for her children, let our Spa and Salon section help you find the perfect place to get some much deserved pampering.

One busy mom is May’s Enterprising Woman, Lety Rubio, who took time from running her two La Carreta restaurants to share her story and enjoy a delicious margarita with us. Also in this issue, Patty Beal shows us some inspirational fashion ideas for summer and Foodie writer Jan Robert shares a delicious chocolate brownie recipe. Abita Springs resident Bryan Gowland gives us a peek at Abita Springs’ Busker Festival, and we get a recap of our Hats Off luncheon where we enjoyed a lovely time sharing stories, catching up with friends, honoring our Enterprising Women (and Man) and announcing our 2015 Enterprising Woman of the Year.

Happy Mother’s Day and enjoy the issue,

business Customer Service in Medicine AS A MARKETER

with health care clients, I know firsthand that it’s a difficult time to be in the medical business. With all the other challenges they face, how are health care providers to focus on customer service?

The fact is that outstanding customer service in other industries, such as hospitality, retail and banking, has spoiled the consumer, and there’s no going back. Now that we’ve had a taste of good service, we’re looking for it in all of our business transactions, and we’re less tolerant of poor service.

Fortunately, it doesn’t cost extra to take basic steps toward better customer service.

Things as simple as good manners can make all of the difference to patients. Here are some words of advice that anyone can adopt: Staff your practice with “people-people.”

Those who interact with patients and their families must have good people skills. As your director of first impressions, the receptionist sets the tone for the patient’s entire experience with the practice. Hire for attitude and train for skills in front office staff.

Take the time to listen. An attorney client once told me that probably half of all medical malpractice cases could be avoided if physicians would just take the time to listen to what their patients have to say. Time spent listening is much less costly than litigation.

Respect patients’ time. Patients who are kept waiting for hours are not going to be your practice’s strongest allies. When emergencies arise that cause delays, let patients know. I have a hair stylist who texts or calls if she’s running late so that I’m not sitting around waiting. Could you take similar measures in your practice?

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Turn Up the Volume ONCE UPON A TIME,

the aging face was thought of as a mass of loose, sagging skin, which had to be nipped, tucked, and “taken up,” much like an oversized hand-me-down garment. In the last two decades, understanding the multiple components of the aging face has broadened to include the substructure of the skin, namely the fat layers, muscle, bone, cartilage and dentition. With time, these all shrink in volume contributing substantially to the jowls, the hollows of our cheeks and temples and to deep shadow lines around the mouth and eyes. What once was treated with facelift surgery is approached today with methods that fill the hollows and restore that substructure thus re-inflating the skin to its youthful contour.

One size definitely does not fit all needs, and this is why it’s most important to choose board-certified specialists.

A few of us cosmetic surgeons were using injections of the patient’s own fat to achieve this way back in the ‘80s, but since then, the menu of volume-enhancing substances has burgeoned to a point where there is a filler for just about every layer and every wrinkle, lasting from a few months to many years. One size definitely does not fit all needs, and this is why it’s most important to choose boardcertified specialists who have the entire menu of options at their disposal.

For instance, a filler designed to subtly resurrect sunken cheeks or temples cannot correct fine lines around the mouth and vice versa. Technique by an experienced, skilled specialist is just as important to not only produce the desired result without looking like “you’ve had something done” but also to avoid complications.

If you heed this advice, your reaction after treatment will most likely be “Wow!”

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a good mother, not a terrible mother, but not excellent. I mean I wanted to be a good mother but had no training on the subject. What I had and obeyed was the sticker that came with all the baby furnishings that read, “NEVER LEAVE BABY UNATTENDED.” So, I didn’t. I took my baby with me to the end of the driveway to check the mailbox. I took my baby into the kitchen when I was cooking and explained the process of things. The sticker didn’t say to do that, but it seemed the logical thing to do, so I did.

My children are wonderful adults. By the grace of God, they grew up and are excellent. I haven’t progressed much though in knowing about how to be a mother. I was at a crawfish boil on Good Friday and saw William and Cheryl Vanderbrook’s brilliant grandson; I looked down at him and said, “Hello, little boy.”

He said, “I’m not a little boy; I’m just short.”

Then he found his mother to verify and said, “Tell her I’m not a little boy; I’m just short.”

Seems like I could have found something better to say to him. I was trying to say something I guess in the way of a greeting.

I wanted to tell him, since he mentioned it, “Precious child, you won’t be short for long, nor will you be a little boy much longer.” That is the promise of mothering, it is rather a small window of time to raise children to grow, and then, it’s their turn. I see that in my children.

They don’t leave me unattended. They check in and check up on me.

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AFTER MANY YEARS of research and improvements, threads can finally deliver their promised magic. NovaThreads are capable of lifting areas of the face or body that have descended over the course of years, reversing time’s effects in under half an hour. With such dramatic procedures, discomfort is often a deterring factor. However, with NovaThreads, both discomfort and downtime are minimal.

In previous procedures, questions were raised regarding the permanence of the threads. Now, they are available in an absorbable option. NovaThreads are constructed with a trusted surgical material called PDO, which has been used for years in a broad spectrum of procedures. Within 4–6 months, the threads will dissolve naturally while the body constructs a collagen foundation around the threads, adding to and maintaining the desired lift. While the collagen develops beneath the skin, no scarring will occur. The collagen produced as a result of the procedure will last 12–15 months, outlasting the threads to naturally hold the treated area for long lasting results.

Many areas can be rejuvenated with NovaThreads The NovaThreads are an incisionless procedure, taking approximately twenty minutes.

The threads are delivered through a needle similar to one used for filler injections. The textured surface of the thread allows tissues to be elevated and remain elevated after the needle is removed. When the needle is retracted, the thread remains. Usually, only a couple of threads are inserted to thoroughly lift and tighten the targeted area. NovaThreads allow the sagging tissue to be lifted and kept in place.

While NovaThreads work wonders on the face, they can produce significant results in other areas such as the neck, chest and knees. Many areas can be rejuvenated with NovaThreads, providing a restoration of the face and body to its beautiful, youthful look with minimal risk and downtime.

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health Quality Over Quantity WRITTEN BY ANNA LEDONNE PHOTO BY ABBY PHOTO

WHEN OWNERS Michelle and Brett White opened Wax’d in 2012, they were determined to change the way people look at salons. “Many salons rush through their services or make you feel like just another customer,” Michelle says.

That’s why their motto from day one has been “Quality, not Quantity!”

The team at Wax’d focuses on creating a welcoming and comfortable environment from the minute you walk through the door. Brett, always present at the front desk, may offer you water and ask you to sit on the overstuffed sofa in their lobby, just as he would do in their own home. “The first thing you’ll notice when you visit Wax’d is that you are not our customer or even our client. You are our guest,” he says. They have built a loyal following of guests who drive to Wax’d from across the Southeast region from as far as Baton Rouge, Mobile and Houma.

While Brett manages the salon and guarantees a positive experience for their guests

outside of the treatment rooms, Michelle, a Licensed Esthetician, ensures that you will leave the salon happy with your service. “You will not find speed waxing at Wax’d. The salon schedules 30 minutes for brow waxes and 45–60 minutes for a female Brazilian wax.

Your service will likely not take the entire allotted time, but we want to make sure that neither our guests nor our estheticians ever feel rushed,” explains Michelle. “We want to make sure we have time to be thorough and make you feel comfortable.”

The salon is equipped with several private and sanitary rooms for waxing, airbrush spray tanning, facials, chemical peels, diamond-tipped microdermabrasion, brow and lash tinting, and their newest service—eyelash extensions.

Hundreds of guests have highly recommended the salon on Facebook and other review sites. Brandi raved in a five star review, “This place is wonderful! They actually took their time to greet me and explain all of their services and didn’t rush through the job…

Highly recommend and will be back! Thanks!”

You’ll see that is a common theme across the

board—voted the Northshore’s Best in 2014 and 2015, their guests continuously recommend them and keep coming back.

Wax’d is located at 1675 U.S. Highway 190 at the intersection of the East Causeway Approach in Mandeville. For more information call 985-7782005, visit waxdbody.com or download the Wax’d app.

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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GIVE YOUR MOM the gift of relaxation with a manicure and pedicure this Mother’s Day. Come in Mother’s Day Weekend for an extra special spa day. Bella Nails, 1862 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-626-8499.

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meet the owner Kristi King WRITTEN BY KATIE RUTH PRIEST

AFTER SERVING her country in the military for 22 years, Kristi King needed a change of pace, so she traded in her combat boots for the relaxing music of what Kristi refers to as “her retirement career.” After working ten years as an esthetician, she could not think of a better way to celebrate than to open her own business, Kristi King, Your Skin & Brow Specialist.

“I always thought I would have a place where people can come and receive the special attention they crave when considering treatment,” said Kristi. That dream has now become a reality through the love and support from family, friends and loyal clients. “So many things have fallen into place with the business that it can’t be just coincidence. I believe this path was pre-determined, and it is what I’m supposed to do,” said Kristi.

Kristi offers an extensive list of services including microblading, which creates semipermanent hair-like strokes on the eyebrows to achieve a full and natural look. Kristi holds the permanent makeup certification needed for the newly popular treatment. “Framing is

Transform Your Life very important. Eyes are the windows to the soul, and eyebrows frame those windows,” explains Kristi.

Kristi makes sure to listen to her clients wants and needs and helps them achieve their goals through both home care and treatment.

Helping others feel confident and embrace their beauty is her ultimate goal.

“I dreamed of a welcoming, inviting place where I can truly be the caregiver to make others feel good. I really have a dream come true in my old Mandeville skincare cottage,” said Kristi.

Kristi King, Your Skin and Brow Specialist is located at 335 Girod Street, Mandeville. For more information call 985-778-8450 or visit skinandbrow.com.

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True Love: Best Brownie Recipes WRITTEN BY JAN ROBERT

YOU MAY HAVE deduced from previous articles that I do have a bit of a weakness for and an addiction to chocolate. Chocolate mousse, chocolate raspberry truffle tarts, chocolate dipped strawberries and don’t forget Dark Secrets chocolate desserts. It’s not too difficult to figure out that I have had a long-standing love affair with all things chocolate.

After reading the most recent edition of Sophisticated Woman’s “Northshore’s Best for 2016,” I was inspired to share my list of best and favorite brownies that I have collected and thoroughly tested over the years on family, foodie friends and myself.

I have never been particularly fond of cakes, pies and other desserts. However, give me a perfectly baked cookie or a rich, dense, chewy brownie with a delicate crust, and I lose all sense of judgment and control. I look for any excuse to make a batch of brownies. It’s a beautiful, sunny day, so let’s make brownies.

Rainy and overcast? Brownies! Is it your birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Brownies!

How do you like your brownies? Fudgy, cakey, gooey, chewy, dense or light? Do you like your brownies frosted, plain or with ice cream and chocolate sauce on top? Most purists

prefer simple, straightforward, honest brownies without nuts or other spices. Maybe you just like licking the bowl and eating the raw batter better than a warm brownie just out of the oven. Do you like the crispy edge brownies or the ones from the middle of the pan that are soft and sometimes caving in?

Depending on my mood, I may add a little cinnamon and/or coffee to balance the sweetness if I use brown sugar and semisweet chocolate. I also like nuts, such as pecans and walnuts, to add texture and heighten flavors.

Before you choose a recipe, stop and think about the flavor, consistency and texture that you personally love and most desire, so you can choose the ingredients accordingly to get the result that you are trying to achieve.

I personally love the richness and chocolate goodness that cocoa brings to a brownie. If you ever had any reservations about cocoa powder brownies, they will be resolved after you make the “Best Cocoa Brownies.” Cocoa brownies have the softest center and chewiest candy like top “crust.” Check out my recipe, and fall in love with these tasty treats. These brownies are five to six bites each. They’re incredibly fudgy in the middle and chewy on the edges.

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meet the owner The suspended walnuts add a welcome contrast in texture and heighten the nuttiness of the brown butter.

Maybe you already have a family recipe for brownies that you use for gift giving and baking on special and even not so special occasions.

You definitely need all of these brownies in your life. Try them out one at a time, choose your favorite and send me your treasured brownie recipe for us to share with our foodie friends. Time to turn on the oven and assemble the ingredients. All of this talk about brownies has peaked my craving for some chocolately, homemade treats. I am off to the kitchen. See you there. Maybe next time, if you are lucky, I will share my almond chocolate sauce recipe with you!

For more of Jan’s mouthwatering brownie recipes, visit sophisticatedwoman.com/foodies-friends.

Wines by the Class WRITTEN BY KATIE RUTH PRIEST

ONE GLASS is all it took for Jaclyn Duvieilh to develop a passion for wine and the culture that follows. What started as a job developed into a delightful and fulfilling journey that Jaclyn never expected. Right out of college, Jaclyn began working for a wine wholesale business that started her career path towards her two businesses, Fleur de LA Imports and Wines by the Class.

“I noticed that people enjoy wine but did not know a lot about it, or they are afraid to ask questions. And wine tastings can be intimidating,” said Jaclyn. Inspired by the thought

Moosewood Fudge Brownies I HAVE NOT yet

realized my dream of traveling to Ithaca, New York, to visit the original Moosewood Restaurant. I have a picture of it in my mind as the original hippie joint. Our two Moosewood vegetarian cookbooks have completely fallen apart from constant use and too much love.

These brownies are guaranteed to deliver your brownie fix for the brown sugar, chocolate and cinnamon flavor combination.

Ingredients: ½ pound butter, 2 sticks, let them soften or place in the microwave for 10 seconds, DO NOT MELT Melt 5 ounces chocolate chips Cream the butter with 1 3/4 cups brown sugar and 5 eggs. Use a hand held mixer or a kitchen aid mixer and beat on high speed until creamy and forms a ribbon Add ½ tablespoon vanilla extract ½ tablespoon cinnamon Directions: Beat in the melted cooled chocolate and 1 cup flour. Spread into a buttered 9x13 baking pan. Bake 20-30 minutes at 350 F. Cool before cutting. I put them in the fridge and let them get cold so they are easier to cut.

These brownies are soft and a little gooey.

Optional: can add chopped nuts or 1 tablespoon instant coffee.

of moving a wine tasting to the comfort of a home, Jaclyn began a wine club once a month with her friends to teach them about different wines. The monthly wine club transformed into her now thriving business, Wines by the Class.

Jaclyn loves to travel especially to Europe where wine is a part of life. “Wine is served at every meal, and each meal is expected to have it. Wine is the ultimate connector,” explained Jaclyn about her observations in France.

One of her goals is to bring that European view of wine into America. Wines by the Class offers a variety of parties in the place of your choosing for everyone from the wine novice to the experienced enthusiast. The classes cover many varietals found in the various wine regions throughout the world.

Her passion for wine and her businesses are leading Jaclyn on a journey that never reaches a destination. She explains, however, that the journey is wonderful and rewarding. “Wine is meant to be fun and enjoyable, and I am happy to be the guide.”

For more information on Wines by the Class, call 985-276-4465, email info@winesbytheclassnola. com or visit winesbytheclassnola.com.

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North Oaks Dietetic Interns observed National Nutrition Month by hosting a free Cajun and Southern cooking demonstration.

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We, in thought, will join your throng Ye that pipe and ye that play.

Ye that through your hearts today Feel the gladness of the May! William Wordsworth

May, I Celebrate!

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TRULY A MONTH of celebration for all of nature, May is green and full of blooms.

Whether you are attending a graduation, a party for Mother’s Day or the crowning of the May Queen—this is the moment to let the flowers of May pay tribute to the celebration.

A single bloom accented with greenery is always a nice gift for someone special, but why stop there? Grab your garden shears and walk the garden to make a bouquet sure to brighten any celebration. Not sure how to make an arrangement? Let’s go over the basics.

• Decide on the container for the arrangement. As a rule, the height and width of an arrangement are determined by the container. Height should be 1 and ½ that of the container and width should look balanced. You can deviate on this rule—for example, if you use very short cuts of the same flower and pack them evenly just a bit above the edge of the container making a snow cone effect.

• Make sure the container is waterproof. Be creative in your choices as the container can be a gift in itself. A teapot, mixing bowl or a simple mug would make a nice gift for that going away graduate!

• Cut the flowers and greenery a day before, and season them in warm water with floral

preservative. If you have nothing of interest in your yard, go to the grocery. Most now have floral departments where you can get fresh blooms and floral preservative. Also they will have floral foam to put in the container if necessary. While at the grocery, look for some fresh herbs to add to the arrangement for a little fragrance!

• Trim the stems again when making the arrangement, and remove leaves that will be below the water line.

• Place large heavy flowers in first and work from the lower part of the arrangement up.

Turn the arrangement in front of you to get a good view of your design from all angles.

Don’t be afraid to move a bud or bloom if the placement looks funny. Fill in with greenery, some of the fresh herbs or even tall grasses make great filler.

• Keep water fresh.

Now you have the perfect gift for any celebration. Don’t let fear of arranging hold you back from enjoying the look of surprise and enjoyment on the face of your recipient. Let this May be your happiest yet!

Email your gardening questions and comments to Lisa at shakeslyons@aol.com.

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Sophisticated Woman held its 11th Annual Hats Off Enterprising Woman of the Year Luncheon at the Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington. Guests, adorned in spring hats, fascinators and cloches, enjoyed lunch and socialized among silent auction items donated by local retailers.

The luncheon was a huge success. Angelle Albright of Chemo Beanies shared her inspiring story while money and awareness were raised for Compassion That Compels.

Publisher Joanne Gallinghouse welcomed the guests while Associate Publisher Sarah Cottrell recognized all of the Enterprising Women (and Man) who graced our covers in 2015 as well as the previous honorees present in the crowd. The highlight of the event was the announcement of the 2015 Enterprising Woman of the Year, which was awarded to Dr. Liza Ledet of Mandeville Animal Hospital.

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As guests mingled in their gorgeous and creative hats, winners for the best hats were chosen from different categories: Most Avant-garde • Lesley Troncoso Most Outrageous • Joy Feldman

Most Fun Fascinator • Kim Winston-Bigler Tiniest Hat • Edna DiFranco Hat with the Largest Flower • Dawn Sharpe Most Beautiful Sunhat • Amanda Domangue

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Decorating Den Interiors The Accidental Art Lover NOT THAT KIND OF GUY Ryan Turk, like most men, spent the majority of his life uninterested in art. He wasn’t “that kind of guy.” One fine spring day this changed when he stepped into an art gallery on Royal Street and fell in love with Poppies by Petra Seipel. The fact he knew nothing of art and had never owned any, nor imagined that he’d want to, suddenly did not matter. He connected with the painting, and he wanted it.

Poppies became the inspiration for a living room makeover, so he commissioned a matching piece. The gallery owner arranged a conference call with Petra, who lived in Germany, and Orange Tulips arrived within a few months. “It was very exciting,” says his wife Jeanette, “the only requirement for the work was that it be of a specific size and color palette. Not knowing what she would paint was thrilling.”

Ryan thought his small art collection was complete until he met Happy Einstein by Aaron Reichert. If Poppies was love at first sight, Happy Einstein was pure infatuation. He and Jeanette visited the gallery on three different occasions before Jeanette surprised him with it as a birthday gift. The painting hangs opposite of Ryan’s favorite chair and greets him with a smile each evening. “Happy makes me smile every day because it reminds me not to take life too seriously,” he says.

TOP: Poppies by Petra Seipel BOTTOM: Ryan Turk with Happy Einstein by Aaron Raichert OPPOSITE PAGE BOTTOM: Orange Tulips by Petra Seipel hangs on wall in the living room.

FROM THE MIDDLE EAST TO A BEACH HOUSE ON 30A While traveling earlier this year with friends in the Middle East, Ryan took a photograph of the Alila Jabal Ahkdar Hotel. It was a once in a lifetime trip in an extraordinarily special place so he commissioned Stephanie Torregrossa to paint a piece using the photo as inspiration. “Our beach house on 30A is scheduled for completion at the end of this month. I wanted to infuse the memories of that trip into the decor of our beach home. Art gives me a way to do that and to make the space beautiful and personal,” says Ryan.

“People think we create spaces, which of course we do, but what we really do is create an emotional connection to a space. Original art embellishes this emotion by making it very personal for the owner which is why we are so excited about this promotion. We try to incorporate our client’s “valued treasures” into all of our designs. Usually, it’s a photograph, a keepsake from a trip or a family heirloom. Why not original art that speaks for the client and works with our design?” asks Jeanette Turk.

Original Art— Our Gift to You! Let us design and furnish your space, and we’ll commission an original piece for your new decor—it will be our gift to you! Let’s make your decor truly original and personal.

OUR GIFT TO YOU We want to make it easy for you to own original art that you’ll love and is personal. Let us design and furnish your space, and we’ll commission an original piece for your new decor— it will be our gift to you! Let’s make your décor truly original and personal.

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Leticia Rubio ENTERPRISING WOMAN

Family Ties and Apron Strings WRITTEN BY JILL WILLIE PHOTOS BY STEVE RANDON

FOR LETICIA RUBIO family is not something she relegates to personal time. In fact, family is front and center in her personal life as well. It is more than being in business with her brother; it’s more than incorporating their mother’s favorite recipes in their restaurants. For Leticia Rubio, family is evident in the way she feels about her employees and certainly in the way she treats guests.

As co-owner of the La Carreta restaurants in Mandeville, Covington and Ponchatoula, Leticia brings a deeper meaning to the words “family restaurant.” Her affection and passion towards her work, coupled with her business acumen, has helped create a comfortable environment where people are assured not only a great meal but a great experience.

“Everyday is a party in the restaurant,” she said. “We provide a festive atmosphere that celebrates our Mexican heritage with a South Louisiana flair. It is a combination that people love. And we love giving it to them.”

Leticia moved from Mexico to help her brother, Saul Rubio, run his burgeoning restaurant business. The two had grown up working at their mother’s restaurant, Fonda Tina, in their hometown of Queretaro, Mexico. Inspired to honor her legacy in the United States, Saul moved to Hammond and opened La Carreta in 1998. Leticia followed three years later.

“I always knew I wanted to have my own businesses.

Working with Saul confirmed that the restaurant business was the right direction for me. I did everything to learn all the aspects of La Carreta. When the time was right, I pitched the idea of opening La Carreta in Mandeville, where the two of us would be business partners. Everything took off from there,” she said.

Leticia’s choice of Mandeville was a deliberate one. The location was one where she felt an instant connection. “It just felt like home to me. I moved there in 2008. When it came time to open a new restaurant, I knew I wanted to work in the same place I lived. It means a lot to be a part of the community.”

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“When people ask me for a particular recipe, I remind them that the most important ingredient in cooking is love.”

Five years after launching the restaurant, Leticia felt the time was right to open another restaurant. Once again, the pull of a certain area played a huge part in the choice of location. Although it was less than five miles away from Mandeville, Leticia knew Covington would be a good fit.

She explained that it took a bit of convincing to get Saul to agree to opening La Carreta on Highway 190 in Covington. “He thought I was a little crazy,” she said. “He was worried that it would pull people away from Mandeville, but I didn’t see it that way. I thought it was a great opportunity to bring our unique blend of food and festivity to another part of the Northshore. When I walked into the restaurant space, I saw more than the empty room it was—I saw what it could be. I told Saul to trust me. I knew in my heart it was the right thing.”

Today, the Covington location bears no resemblance to the restaurants that were there before it. From the stucco exterior to the Spanish tile roof, the exterior looks like a little slice of Mexico. And while the interior has a definite Mexican vibe, the décor also pays homage to its local roots. In addition to the lamps that were hand-painted by students from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Hammond, the décor also features a huge mural that was designed and decorated by La Carreta staff.

“It is their restaurant as much as it is ours,” Leticia explained. “We want our employees to be involved and engaged. It makes for a happier workplace, but it also makes for a happier customer experience. All of us here love what we do. It shows in our food and our service. When people ask me for a particular recipe, I remind them that the most important ingredient in cooking is love.”

In December 2015, Leticia opened a new restaurant on Magazine Street in the lower Garden District. Serving “urban” Mexican food in an eclectic environment, Rosa Mezcal is already receiving rave reviews from critics and customers alike. Even with this new venture, Leticia is a constant fixture in Mandeville and Covington. Priding herself on providing the freshest quality ingredients, she samples many of the dishes on a daily basis.

“The biggest influence on the restaurant is my mom.

Our recipes, our service, our commitment to our employees—we learned all of these things from her. Even today, my mom leads by example. She is still creating new dishes and testing new ingredient combinations. She shows us that no matter your age, or your level of success, we should still try to improve our skills,” Leticia said. “My mom is the strongest, most honest woman I know.”

The line of strong women in the Rubio family does not stop at Tina.

Nor does it stop at Leticia. Leticia is the proud mother to 18-year-old Alison. Now in her second semester in college, studying Finance and Marketing at LSU, Alison is following in the footsteps of the women before her. She is honing her business skills while also learning the nuances of Mexican cooking. While Allison frequently calls home for cooking advice, Leticia explained that Allison does not call for her help.

“The only thing is that she doesn’t ask me. She asks my mom!”

She continued, “I am lucky to share the things I love most about my family with the families who visit our restaurants…not just our favorite dishes, but our whole philosophy. We take pride in making sure our customers are happy and we won’t accept anything less.”

La Carreta is located at 1200 W. Causeway Approach in Mandeville and 812 N. Highway 190 in Covington. For more information, you can call 985-624-2990 or 985-400-5202, or visit carretarestaurant.com.

TOP: Saul Rubio picutred with Leticia’s daugher, Alison, BOTTOM LEFT: Leticia, Alison and Tina Rubio.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Tina, Alison and Leticia preparing a meal together in their home.

legal VA Aid & Attendance Pension THE U.S. DEPARTMENT

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of Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid & Attendance Improved Pension program provides monetary assistance to wartime veterans, and their spouses, who need regular personal assistance. Qualifying aid or assistance can be provided at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home, and can be provided by friends, family members, or healthcare professionals.

For 2016, the Aid & Attendance tax-free pension can provide up to $1,788 per month to an unmarried veteran, $1,149 per month to the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran, $2,120 per month for a veteran and spouse who both need care, $2,837 per month for two married veterans who both need care, or $1,406 per month to a veteran whose spouse needs care.

If you or someone you love is a wartime veteran and needs help with daily activities like cooking, cleaning, dressing, driving, mobility, or other assistance, the Aid & Attendance pension can provide funds you need to pay for that help. Many elderly veterans and surviving spouses whose incomes are above the congressionallymandated legal limit for a VA pension may still be eligible for monthly Aid & Attendance benefits if they have high expenses for care, including many assisted living facility costs or sitter care in their own home, that are not reimbursed by insurance or other sources.

Medicaid Qualification & VA Aid & Attendance Pension

Who is eligible for Aid & Attendance? For a qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse to qualify for this special monthly pension, the veteran must have: 1) served at least ninety (90) consecutive days of active military service with only one (1) of those days during a period of war (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan); 2) been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable; and 3) the claimant must have limited income and assets available.

Anyone who assists a veteran or family member with the preparation, presentation or prosecution of a claim for VA benefits must be accredited by the VA to legally provide assistance. A private website with good information is www.veteranaid.org This month’s free educational workshop is on VA Aid & Attendance and Medicaid qualification. Please see below to reserve your seat.

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lifestyle The Power of a Woman WRITTEN BY JO RIPOLL

THE TITLE The Nightingale conjures images of a quiet night, nightingales singing in the trees and perhaps a young couple in love. Kristin Hannah’s novel The Nightingale, however, is anything but a love story. It is a beautifully written story of one of the most horrific times in world history—World War II. The Nightingale follows two sisters in France beginning a few months before the start of WWII in Europe in August of 1939. Instead of tracking battles and soldiers, Hannah writes of how the two sisters survive in Nazi-occupied France, and how they make a difference.

Vianne and Isabelle are as different as sisters can be. With their Maman dead and their father permanently changed from The Great War and neglectful, they have learned how to survive on their own. Vianne, the elder sister, found her comfort in her best friend Rachel, her husband Antoine and her daughter Sophie. However, when Antoine is called to the front, Vianne reverts into the scared girl she once was.

Isabelle is the rebel. Feeling unloved and unwanted by every member of her family (and the countless schools and convents that expelled her), she speaks her mind and acts impetuously without considering the consequences.

When the war begins and the Nazis occupy France, the sisters reunite in Carriveau with Vianne in denial about the war, and Isabelle itching to fight back. Eventually they part on somewhat rocky terms, but both continue to fight in their own way.

As the war continues, Isabelle throws herself fearlessly into the French resistance and Vianne does everything she can to keep her and her children alive. Hannah’s beautiful writing style expresses vivid, horrifying and heartbreaking images of this gruesome war, conveys the impact women had in WWII and what they went through behind the lines.

As one of the best novels I’ve ever read, it earns its many accolades and the #1 spot on the New York Times Bestseller list.

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Hello Summer!

Hot weather is here and so are summer-inspired outfits to beat the heat. Trending this season are floral fabrics and off-the-shoulder tops, which fit in perfectly with our southern temperatures. If your wardrobe is lacking some cool clothes, check out these summer looks selected from local fashion boutiques.

Opposite Page L -R: Bold floral three quarter length sleeve tunic, $34, worn with distressed denim shorts, $32. Simple platform wedges add a little height without competing with the print, $38.

All, including accessories, from Simply Chic Boutique.

985-778-2010.

Relaxed, flowing navy top, $99, and striped palazzo pant, $89.

All, including accessories, from Columbia Street Mercantile.

985- 809-1789. Orange strap shoes, $69 from Shoeffle.

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Super fun bare shoulder dress with full bell sleeve, $50, can be worn with or without belt, $50. Complimented by the on-trend and flattering lace-up shoe, $55, all from Stella Dallas.

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Elegant silhouette and photographic floral print, $390. Perfect for a luncheon, shower, wedding or graduation from The Villa.

985-626-9797. Shoes, $109, from Shoeffle. 985-898-6465.

Right: This is how to wear black in the summer. Cotton with sheer, contemporary lace inlays placed precisely at the right location for a stunning silhouette, $282. Available at The Villa.

985-626-9797. Chrome-look heels, $79, from Shoeffle.

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All merchandise subject to availability.

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Go monochromatic with this coral tank dress, $32, and multi-strand coral necklace, $24. All, including bag, $24, and shoes, $38, from Simply Chic. 985-778-2010.

Max out your summer style in this paneled maxi dress, $109, from Columbia Street Mercantile. 985-809-1789. Cork wedges, $120, from Shoeffle. 985-898-6465.

It’s fashionably mandatory for southern gents to own a pair of seersucker shorts, $69. Paired here with a navy slim fit polo, $69.

Finishing off the look with a should-be-staple, blue suede oxfords, $295, sans socks! All from J. Hilburn. 985-502-6673.

To die for tie-dye maxi skirt, $74, is perfect for long summer days shopping, strolling, and sipping. Paired here with a cotton, off-theshoulder- bell sleeved top, $49. All, including accessories, from Columbia Street Mercantile. 985-809-1789. Braided sandal, $49 from Shoeffle. 985-898-6465.

Feel feminine and flirty is this easy floral dress, $105, and top off the look with hat, $63 and copper sunnies, $49. All, including wedges, $80, from Stella Dallas. 985-951-2047.

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Lose the denim jeans and try these ink blue garment dyed twill pants for a cooler vibe this summer, $109. Paired here with white crew neck tee, $39, under a zip up all-weather weekend jacket, $195. And, of course, the undeniable blue oxfords, $295. All from J. Hilburn. 985-502-6673.

Students at Archbishop Hannan High School participated in the district’s literary rally against 15 other schools with 22 students qualifying for district recognition and 19 students qualifying to compete in the state rally.

Mandeville Elementary third grade students celebrated Louisiana Day where they learned all about Louisiana culture.

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In the April edition of Sophisticated Woman, we featured the Ponchatoula home of Tag and Marilyn Galloway. Some homes, however, are so extensive and well designed that they deserve a second look. This month, we are pleased to show you the exterior living space of this sprawling home designed by Tom Pistorius.

The home is uniquely situated on a natural incline, which inspired the step down layout throughout the space. “The home was carefully sited in order to protect the natural beauty and existing drainage features of the property,” explains Tom. Approaching the home, you are greeted with a grand, circular motorcade and a set of wroughtiron doors welcome you in. The exterior is a combination of traditional and modern elements including an “Old Baton Rouge” color palette with white sacked brick walls, copper and weathered cypress accents. Brick corbels at each gable and a decorative pigonier add to the Southern charm that the architect was looking to create.

The interior of the home is open but well defined, utilizing palettes of pewter and grays to complement the high-contrast white and bronze

tones in the architectural details. There is one thing you will notice in nearly every room of the large house; it is beckoning you to go outside.

The main living area features a gourmet kitchen, butler’s room and social space—all focused around views of the lake, back deck and infinity pool. A circular rotunda creates a visual centerpiece in the living area and functions as a wet bar. On the exterior, this serves a practical purpose, forming an “elbow” where two different pitches of the roof come together. The wet bar leads out to a gourmet barbecue area and out to the exterior entertainment space.

It was important to the Galloways for the home to flow seamlessly from inside to outside. Three sets of French doors in the main living area leading out to the deck accomplish just that. The infinity pool is accessible from every area of the back deck. Like the home itself, the deck gently terraces down the slope. The brick retaining walls house the pool and various outdoor seating areas.

“Stepping out and away from the home, you can glance back and experience all that this elegant home has to offer,” says Tom. From this angle, you can see the many roof gables and pitches that conform to the plan and create this unique style.

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“Busking” Abita Style WRITTEN BY BRYAN M. GOWLAND PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY BERKELEY

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for everyone. The period beginning in late March through the first couple of weeks in May is crammed with what seems to be a thousand festivals in South Louisiana. If it can be eaten, there will be a festival dedicated to whatever peculiar Louisiana culinary offering worth celebrating. Deciding on whatever food is worth celebrating is easy. Tomatoes, gumbo, sauce piquant, jambalaya, po-boy sandwiches, boudin and other gastronomical delights are the themes of festivals, and, of course, the venerable crawfish are the focus of a number of events. The food may be the theme of the event, but let’s admit the truth—choosing a kind of food for a festival is just an excuse to have a good time. Some things we just seem to do better than most other places. Good food is not just an addition to the events, it is an expectation. Food is only one of the things we do well. A number of events are dedicated to celebrating our wonderful musical heritage.

Huge events are devoted to music. Louisiana is blessed with an abundance of music and musical styles that surpass other places. Examples of pure Louisiana music include Cajun, Zydeco, New Orleans Rhythm and Blues and, of course, traditional Jazz. We love our music and people

come from all parts of the world to hear and share in the celebration.

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, French Quarter Festival and the Festival Internationale in Lafayette are examples of mega events that attract huge crowds of music lovers. We also love good music on the Northshore, but how can we go about celebrating our great musical heritage without simply doing what is already being done all over the state during the good weather months in which festivals abound? Where do we fit in? The month of April is crammed with great music and places hear it. In Abita Springs, we have discovered a great pool of talent and a time to showcase it—the third Sunday in April. That pool of talent is deep and filled with a group of accomplished young musicians who are collectively referred to as “Buskers.”

Buskers are street musicians who can usually be found playing their music on places like Royal Street for tips. They are hoping to catch the attention of tourists who might hear something worth listening to and drop money into the tip bucket or open guitar case. Busking is a competitive enterprise; they have to show up very early to get a good spot and also have to perform with high energy and a skill level that will

community attract attention. More importantly, they have to perform traditional music. The Abita Springs Opry became a natural fit for the Buskers. The first busker group to take our stage, Tuba Skinny, wowed our audience. Following Tuba Skinny, the Opry invited others to perform who have become a regular feature at the Opry performing different genres. We have presented several Jazz groups like the Royal Roses, Smoking Time Jazz Club and Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns. The Shotgun Jazz Band featured an unusually powerful singer, Marla Dixon, and had three standing ovations. Other groups, like the Wasted Lives and the Deslondes, performed country music, and others performed a very catchy blues style referred to as “Jug Band” music.

We noted the audience reaction and came to the conclusion that a festival devoted exclusively to the Buskers would be a good idea.

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Foundation also believe it is a good idea, and they have supported us all six years the festival has been held. WWOZ Radio also believes in the festival and sent a camera crew to the festival to live stream the musical performances. The set date for the festival is the third Sunday in April that follows the Abita Springs Opry the night before. The festival also falls on the weekend between the French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest. At that time, the buskers are all in town. A lot of tourists come in town who want to hear Louisiana music and are likely to tip the musicians who are performing what they came to hear. Many of them are also scheduled to perform at the larger festivals, but they love the Busker festival. The word is out in that close-knit family of musicians that there is a festival dedicated strictly to them, and there is a place where their music is appreciated.

This year’s festival was well attended, and the music was great. We are proud to be associated with these young people who have mostly gravitated to New Orleans following Katrina. Some buskers came here to help with the cleanup and fell in love with this area and our rich culture. They are well educated, well organized and accomplished musicians. More importantly, their goal is to study and perform traditional music and become part of our wonderful family of musicians as well as important members of the Abita Springs Opry family of musicians. These musicians help fulfil the reason for our existence and our mission statement, “The Preservation and Presentation of Louisiana Roots Music.”

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St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide SOS Survivors of Suicide Support Group meetings.

6:30–8 P.M., First Baptist Church, 1895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-237-5506, stops-la.org.

Special Olympics Louisiana Champions Together Breakfast St. Tammany area. 7:30 - 8:30 A.M., Benedicts Plantation, 1144 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, for more information contact James Hartman, Chairman, at james@jameshartman.net.

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In the event of rain, the concert will move to the Slidell Municipal Auditorium, located at 2056 Second Street in Olde Towne Slidell.

Covington Farmers Market. 10 A.M.–2 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

Every 3rd Thursday Women of Infinite Possibilities presents Self Defense and Gun Safety. 10 A.M.−Noon, Grace Disciple Church, 975 US-190 Service Rd., Covington, 985-867-5234, womenofwip.org.

Every Saturday Covington Farmers Market. 8 A.M.–Noon, 609 N. Columbia St. or side lawn of the Covington Police Dept., covingtonfarmersmarket.org.

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The City of Slidell and the Commission on the Arts would like to thank our Cultural Season Sponsors for their support: Renaissance • $5,000 Sponsors

Hammond Farmers Market. 8 A.M.–Noon, corner of W. Thomas St. and S.W. Railroad Ave., downtown Hammond, 985-277-5680, dddhammond.com.

Camellia City Market. 8 A.M.–Noon., 1808 Front St., Slidell, camelliacitymarket.org.

Mandeville Trailhead Community Market.

9 A.M.–1 P.M., Mandeville Trailhead Cultural Interpretive Center, 985-624-3147, mandevillemarket@gmail.com.

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Baroque, $2,500: CLECO Power, LLC Jazz on the Bayou / Ronnie Kole Foundation Expressionist, $1,500: Jonathan Johnson Agency, Blue Cross Blue Shield of LA Neoclassical, $1,000: Lori Gomez Art Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance Purple Armadillo Again • The Slidell Independent Slidell Northshore Rotary Club Impressionism, $500: Blue Bell Creameries Councilman Bill & Laura Borchert Dr. Nathan Brown, Northlake Oral & Facial Surgery Chateau Bleu • CiCi’s Pizza State Representative Greg Cromer Honey Island BBQ & Catering Olde Towne Slidell Main Street Pontchartrain Investment Management Roberta’s Cleaners • Silver Slipper Casino Slidell Historical Antique Association Terry Lynn’s Café & Creative Catering Vicky Magas Insurance Agency

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Madisonville Art Market. 10 A.M.–4 P.M., Water St., Madisonville, 985-643-5340, madisonvilleartmarket.com.

May 6 Mandeville Live! Spring 2016 Concert series presents Jason Marsalis Quintet. 6:30 P.M., Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147.

May 7 Covington Art Market presented by St. Tammany Art Association. 9 A.M.−1 P.M., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, 985-892-8650, sttammanyartassociation.org.

May 7 Mellow Brew Fest. 4 P.M., Join the Mystic Krewe of Brew Home Brewers, local breweries and many others for this year’s Mellow Brew Fest! There will be 60+ beers to sample, crawfish, food and live music

by Christian Serpas and Ghost Town all to benefit the St. Tammany Humane Society, Mellow Mushroom, 1645 Hwy, 190, Covington.

May 7 Dew Drop Jazz Hall Spring Concert Series.

Featuring Kenny Neal, 6:30−9 P.M., admission $10 at the door, Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall, 430 Lamarque St., Mandeville, 985-624-9604, dewdropjazzhall.com.

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Finding The Absent Crescent. Friday and Saturday 8 P.M., Sunday 2 P.M., adults $20, students $10, Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington, 985-893-1671, playmakersinc.com.

Abita Springs Farmers Market. Noon–4 P.M., Abita Trailhead, 985-807-4447, mrnmedic@gmail.com.

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May 1 2nd Annual Southern Hotel Cup. Gates open at 1 P.M., Polo match begins at 2:30 P.M., Innisfree Farm, Folsom, cassie@southernhotel.com, 844-866-1907.

May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Northshore Strings Chamber Orchestra Rehearsals.

5−6:45 P.M., Community Center at Christwood, 100 Christwood Blvd., Covington, 985-807-5324, nsstringsllc@gmail.com.

Mandeville Live! Spring 2016 Concert series presents The Mystics & Ladies of Soul Days of Motown.

6:30 P.M., Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147.

May 13 Onstage in Covington presents Late Nite Catechism.

7:30 P.M., Fuhrmann Auditorium, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington, 985-867-1206.

community May 13 Sheriff Elect Randy Smith and the Ayden’s Foundation of Hope Golf Tournament. Lunch at noon, tournament at 1 P.M., $100 per golfer, $400 per 4-person team, all food and drinks included, Royal Golf Club, 201 Royal Dr., Slidell, for more information contact Cliff Lagaist, 504-296-9982 or Randy Smith, 985-705-4200.

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May 14 Louisiana Veterans Festival. 11 A.M.−9 P.M., $5 for veterans, $8 general admission, children under 12 are free, Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, laveteransfestival.com.

May 14 Walgreens Greater New Orleans International Dragon Boat Festival. In support of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, Water Street, along the Tchefuncte River, 403 Saint Francis St., Madisonville, gwndragonboat.com/neworleans, 1-855-496-2628.

May 14 Northshore Cajun Dancers presents Jono & Bayou Deville Band. 8−10:30 P.M., members $8, nonmembers $10, Abita Springs Townhall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs, northshorecajundancers.com.

May 14 Jazz’n the Vines Spring Concert Series featuring Linnzi Zaorski. 6:30 P.M., $10 for adults, free for children under 17, Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Old Military Rd., Bush, 985-8929742, winery@pontchartrainvineyards.com, pontchartrainvineyards.com.

May 20–22 Special Olympics Louisiana festivities begin with Opening Ceremonies, Friday at 7:30 P.M., all events are free and open to public. Southeastern Louisiana University, Strawberry Stadium, 500 Western Ave, Hammond, laso.org.

May 21 St. Tammany Art Association presents Seersucker & Sazeracs. 7−10 P.M., tickets are $50 in advance, $55 at the door, Southern Hotel, 428 E. Boston St., Covington, sylviaschmidt@bellsouth.net, 985-892-8650.

May 21 Dew Drop Jazz Hall Spring Concert Series featuring Ella & Louie Tribute Band, 6:30−9 P.M., admission $10 at the door, Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall, 430 Lamarque St., Mandeville, 985-624-9604, dewdropjazzhall.com.

May 21 Abita Springs Opry Spring Concert Series featuring River Rats Band, Last Chance Bluegrass Band, Zac Maris, Big Daddy O and Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band. Doors open 5:45 P.M., 6−9 P.M., $18, Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs, 985-892-0711, abitaopry.org.

May 27 Columbia Street Block Party and Classic Car Show. 6:30–9:30 P.M., downtown Covington, 985-892-1873, covla.com.

May 27 Mandeville Live! Spring 2016 Concert series presents Sgt. Peppers Beatles Tribute. 6:30 P.M., Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, 985-624-3147.

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