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Irma Thomas Jazz Fest Picks (2nd Weekend) Jazz Fest Cubes (2nd Weekend)

Night Shows (2nd Weekend)

Day Trips For Mother's Day Broad Street Reborn Greek Fest Preview

Events & Nightlife 32 Music Calendar 37 Future 40 Lakeside 2 Riverside 54 Bar Guide

Dining 46 Food News 48 $20 and Under 50 Restaurant Guide

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With the blur of Jazz Fest/Cinco de Mayo/Zoo-to-Do upon us, now is the time to enjoy the party. Don’t miss the great piece on the Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas, as she graces our cover with some long-legged friends. If you miss her at Jazz Fest, then you can catch her for Mother’s Day at the Audubon Zoo. Speaking of mothers, Jonathan Adler’s great article on Mother’s Day getaways features some super ideas of what to do with Mom. And if you’re looking for a special place to eat on Mother’s Day or to take that exceptional graduate, don’t miss Kim Ranjibar’s “$20 & Under” column featuring savory shrimp servings.

Memorial Day is the start of summer for many, and this issue is filled with great things to do. Greek Fest continues to be one of the city’s best festivals and always coincides nicely with NOWFE. If you’re considering a Memorial Day weekend escape, then check out the Little Walter Festival in Alexandria or the 50th annual Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales. This issue is full of ideas of how to enjoy this wonderful springtime! -Josh Danzig, Publisher

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Irma Thomas: Soul Queen of New Orleans

By John Wirt

I

rma Thomas is the decades-reigning soul queen of New Orleans. Her two annual appearances at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival—one devoted to gospel music, the other to rhythm and blues—are Jazz Fest traditions.

Thomas won a Grammy Award for her 2006 Rounder Records album, After the Rain. Her more than 20 years with the roots-music label Rounder Records ended with 2008’s Simply Grand. She also has Top 40-cred with her 1964 hit “Wish Someone Would Care.” Thomas wishes someone would care enough to give her a new record contract.

Although Thomas doesn’t have a recording contract at the moment, her latest release, an interpretation of Van Morrison’s “Crazy Love,” is the second song in Instant Records’ Instant Love project. A collection of love songs originally sung by men to women, Instant Love recasts the songs through performances by female singers from throughout the world.

The series features a new recording every two weeks. It launched this past March on International Women’s Day and is available through Spotify and Apple Music.

New Orleans native Allison Zatarain, general manager for the New York City-based Instant Records, originated the Instant Love concept.

“At first,” Thomas said, “I thought I should change the gender roles in ‘Crazy Love.’ But when they explained the project to me, I said, ‘Oh, that makes sense.’

The project honors women in general, for their strength and perseverance, as moms and grandmoms and just plan strong women. I feel honored to be a

part of this project.”

Thomas, now a vibrant 76 years old, surely has not lost her womanly strength or zeal for singing. And time hasn’t diminished her power and expressivity. The singer’s annual performances at Jazz Fest since 19 74 are a testimony to that. A soul survivor, she can’t wait to get on stage.

“Yeah, chomping at the bit,” Thomas said. “And I don’t get nervous. I don’t know why I don’t, but I don’t question it, because I’m loving what I’m doing.”

Thomas experienced stage fright just once in her nearly 60year career. It happened in

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1964, before her debut at the Apollo Theater. “Wish Someone Would Care” was her big song that year. “They told me the people would throw rotten food at me if they didn’t like me,” she said. “I sure didn’t want them to throw any food at me! But once I got through the first song and they hadn’t thrown anything, I was fine.”

“Wish Someone Would Care,” released

by Imperial Records in Los Angeles, is Thomas’s only Top 40 hit. Nevertheless, the accompanying Imperial album Wish Someone Would Care contains more Thomas classics, especially an exuberant take on Jackie DeShannon’s “Break-A-Way” and the definitive rendition of Jerry Ragovoy’s “Time is on My Side.”

“Break-A-Way,” “Time is on My Side,” as well as the early 1960s recordings Thomas made with writer/producer/pianist Allen Toussaint for Minit Records (including “It’s Raining” and “Ruler of My Heart”), became New Orleans and Gulf Coast favorites.

Working with Toussaint, a meticulous genius of New Orleans music, was a career highlight. “Allen tailor-made songs for us individually,” she said. “He taught the songs to us and gave us an idea of how he wanted them performed. Whatever little things we did with our voices that he liked, he told us to do that in the song.”

Thomas’s regional popularity kept her busy through the 60s. She played clubs, high school dances, proms, bar mitzvahs, you name it. And loyal local and regional fans stayed with her through the decades. “Oh, I have fans who’ve been with me since they were teenagers,” Thomas said. “Now they’re brainwashing their grandkids. I’m loving it.”

The singer feels blessed, but she also gives herself credit for the long career she’s enjoyed.

“Yes, because I know what I’m doing!” she said with one of her frequent laughs.

Thomas was 19 when her first recording, the Dorothy LaBostrie-written “(You Can Have My Husband But Please) Don’t Mess with My Man,” became a rhythmand-blues hit in 1960. Her later work with Toussaint, loved locally, eventually achieved belated national and international recognition.

In 1969, after Hurricane Camille annihilated the Gulf Coast circuit that was Thomas’s bread and butter, she moved to California and supported her family by working in retail. New recordings appeared sporadically, on various labels, including the Atlantic Records imprint, The

Last Cotillion.

Thomas’s more than two decades with Rounder Records and producer Scott Billington began in 1986 with The New Rules.

Billington produced Grammy-winning After the Rain. “No matter what kind of song she is singing,” Billington said recently, “Irma’s big, warm voice has more honesty in it than just about any you will ever hear. There’s a profound simplicity in the way she delivers a song—she doesn’t need to add distracting curlicues or melismas. For Irma, they would be beside the point. She has a rare gift.”

Billington produced more than 100 Louisiana roots music albums for Rounder, including Bobby Rush’s Grammy-winning 2016 release, Porcupine Meat. Mutual respect, Thomas said, distinguished her studio collaborations with him. “I allowed Scott to give me constructive criticism,” she explained. “And he let me voice my opinion.

That’s how artists and producers should work together.”

Irma Thomas performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival’s Acura Stage Saturday, May 6, at 3:05 p.m. and at the Gospel Tent Sunday, May 7, at 3:55 p.m.

"No matter what kind of song she is singing. Irma’s big, warm voice has more honesty in it than just about any you will ever hear. There’s a profound simplicity in the way she delivers a song—she doesn’t need to add distracting curlicues or melisma. For Irma, they would be beside the point. She has a rare gift."

-Scott Billington, Producer

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Top Picks for Thursday, May 4

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definitely check it out.

VERDICT: These two are so different it’ll probably be easy to pick, depending on what you know you like. I’d probably go see Rucker for the sing-alongs, but this one is up for grabs.

WIDESPREAD PANIC vs.

DARIUS RUCKER Landon Murray: Of all the days at the fest this year, this is probably the hardest for me to pick. You see, nothing excites me about either of these. Having said that, plenty of other people will be super stoked about these choices, so let’s get to it. In the 90s, Rucker and his Hootie and the Blowfish were one of the most dominant bands on Earth. Song after song was devoured by mainstream radio, and pretty soon these same songs were popping up at high school dances galore. He’ll likely present a few Hootie songs, so it’s sure to be fun for everyone in attendance.

Beyond that, we have the jam prophets Widespread Panic. For a few years, WS played here pretty regularly during the month of October, but in recent years, their main NOLA home has been the Fair Grounds during April and May. Plenty of people love this act, and it’s sure to bring in lots of folks who are ready to get down with the Panic. If it’s your type of music,

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Darius Rucker

Gentilly Stage – 5:30 p.m.

RemainingPicks Shaun Ward Xperience Congo Square Stage, 11:25 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

The son of jazz violinist Michael Ward, Shaun Ward naturally learned to excel with a violin. He began playing at the age of three and already had a professional music career by the time he was nine. Throughout the course of his career, his soulful touch on the violin has won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life.

Eddie Cotton & The Mississippi Cotton Club Blues Tent, 2:55 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Eddie Cotton is a soulful guitarist and singer who mixes earthy electric and acoustic blues and contemporary R&B styles.

Born in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1970, Cotton grew up in nearby Clinton. The son of a minister, he first became interested in music while performing gospel in church.

This performance will be one to get you out of your seat!

Corinne Bailey Rae Congo Square Stage, 3:35 p.m. 4:50 p.m.

Artist Corinne Bailey Rae released her self-titled The Jones Sisters debut album in Gospel Tent, 1:50 2006, featuring p.m. - 2:35 p.m. the worldwide hits The Jones Sisters, “Put Your Records who are aged 12 On” and “Like A Star.” through 18, are four s Her debut album sold Ch sisters from New re over five million copies ris u t t ine Orleans who have been and won multiple awards, ulp Ledo singing for nine years. Awardux's Mosaic Sc including two Grammys. winning musicians, these young Bailey Rae made her return talents won the Dorinda Clark-Cole’s Singers to the music scene in 2016 with her album, and Musicians Conference in 2012 and the The Heart Speaks in Whispers, which has been Rhythm of Gospel Award for Youth/Young named one of NPR’s “favorite 30 albums of Adult Artists in 2014. The Jones Sisters are the year so far.” certainly making their mark on the world, having already recorded three CD singles Adrienne Lockett: Silver & Brass Metal and two full projects, the latest of which is African Jewelry aptly titled "Too Young.”

Corinne Bailey Rae

Congo Square Stage – 3:35 p.m.

Congo Square African Marketplace, Demo Tent Get a taste of African culture when you stop by Adrienne Lockett’s jewelry table in the Demo Tent. Lockett has been creating fine and limited-edition jewelry out of brass, sterling silver, beads, and precious stones since 1992. Inspired by the culture of Africa, Lockett’s designs are intrinsically beautiful and completely unique. Interested in more of Lockett’s designs? Visit her Facebook site.

Christine Ledoux: Mosaic Sculpture Contemporary Crafts, Tent D From Southwest Louisiana comes selftaught mosaic artist, Christine Ledoux.

Though she has dabbled with various mediums and materials, Ledoux has chosen to focus on her favorite type of art: mosaic.

Drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature and the human form, Ledoux has found a suitable way to express herself in a way that is uniquely her own. Check out Ledoux’s work this weekend, and visit her website at mosaicbayou.com.

Gallo & Marks Between the Jazz and Heritage Stage and the Acura Stage Satiate your sweet tooth with delicious chocolate-covered strawberries by Gallo & Marks. If you arrive early, don’t miss the chance to partake in one of their sweet strawberry-banana smoothies made with fresh, whole strawberries. If you’re feeling especially creative, ask for your smoothie to be made with chocolate-dipped strawberries.

Pow Wow Performance with Native Nations Intertribal Louisiana Native Nations Tent The Native Nations Tent showcases Louisiana’s indigenous craftspeople, from both state and federally recognized Louisiana tribes including United Houma Nation, Jena Band of Choctaw, Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, Louisiana Band of Choctaw, and the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe. The Native Nations Intertribal will perform all three days of Weekend 2, all afternoon.

Eddie Cotton

Blues Tent – 2:55 p.m.

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JazzFest Top Picks for Friday, May

HeadlinerDecision DAVE MATTHEWS & TIM REYNOLDS vs.

EARTH, WIND & FIRE

White, Philip Bailey, and many others have excelled at the type of music that, frankly, isn’t made anymore today.

This is one of the better 5 gets this year, so if you’re in attendance, take every moment in.

VERDICT: Let the earth, wind, and fire envelop your soul, and take in some classic rockers in the process. EWF all the way, unless you’re a Matthews diehard.

Landon Murray: As the fest draws closer to completion, things really step up. On one side, you have a bonafide down-home star like Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, but you also have legends of 70s funk, Earth, Wind & Fire. I’ve seen them both before, and trust me, you can have fun at either if you’re open-minded. Matthews has gotten a fair amount of jokes tossed his way, but there’s no denying his popularity among certain circles.

But then, with EWF, you have something more legendary and funk-driven. You’ve likely heard some of their songs and not known it, and it’s a good time. Quite simply, this group is full of innovators.

These guys have been instrumental in the formation of strong funk power groups in their wake, and if you chose to see them on May 5, it won’t be hard to understand why they’re still a strong choice for this mammoth festival. Since 1970, Verdine

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Earth, Wind & Fire

Congo Square Stage – 5:25 p.m.

RemainingPicks High Steppers Brass Band Jazz & Heritage Stage, 11:15 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

The style of the High Steppers Brass Band remains close to traditional jazz, but they have also added a touch of pop culture to their music. Getting their roots from the worldfamous Olympia Brass Band, the High Steppers, established in 1989, have taken big steps forward while still keeping a foundation in the past.

Lake Street Dive Gentilly Stage, 2:05 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.

After the release of their latest album, Side Pony, Lake Street Dive has been invited to star as musical guests on The Today Show and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as well as to perform at the White House. In 2016, they sold out 42 shows around the U.S. It’s safe to say the talented quartet has had their fair share of success in the last year.

Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage, 2:50 p.m. - 3:45 Germaine p.m.

Bazzle Jeffery Zatarain’s/ Broussard & the WWOZ Jazz Tent, Creole Cowboys’ 1:35 p.m. - 2:25 zydeco music will p.m. have you up and Get the soul you two-stepping in Mr need by going to p no time. Broussard . B' im has see Germaine Bazzle! r s Bis received heavy h tro's BBQ S Bazzle reigns as one of local acclaim, including New Orleans’s leading jazz that of Don Cravins, Sr., vocalists. Beloved for her signature sense mayor of Opelousas, who said, “Broussard of swing and noted for her scatting and has long been respected as one of the vocal recreations of the sounds of brass greatest accordion players to ever grace instruments, Bazzle returns to New our beautiful Creole culture and, for that Orleans Jazz Fest once again to impress matter, the world.” audiences with her unique voice.

Lake Street Dive

Gentilly Stage – 2:05 p.m.

BBQ Shrimp with Mr. B’s Bistro Food Heritage Stage, 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Watch as Chef Michelle McRaney serves up a delicious demo showing how to cook Mr. B’s Bistro’s popular BBQ shrimp.

The secret to Mr. B’s shrimp is butter, butter, and more butter. These shrimp are sautéed in a Worcestershire-spiked butter sauce and served whole with heads and tails, so put on your bib and dig in to Mr. B’s famous BBQ Shrimp.

Murmurs from Cuba The Grandstand In honor of its 2017 spotlight on Cuba, Jazz Fest will feature a multicultural mural that will be displayed in the Grandstand. The influence of Cuban culture is undeniably and deeply embedded in New Orleans life. Cuban artists residing in New Orleans will illustrate their experiences as their culture merges with the New Orleans art culture.

Brandon Odum’s Original Paintings on Canvas, Print, and Painted Recycled Paint Cans Louisiana Marketplace, Artist Tent Brandon “BMike” Odum is one of New Orleans’s favorite Jazz Fest poster artists.

Famous for his spray can graffiti art, Odum comes to Jazz Fest once again selling original works on canvas, print, and on paint cans. Despite having just recovered from a recent hand injury, Odum continues to create masterpieces that inspire and entertain.

Traditional Boat-Building by Tom Colvin Louisiana Folklife Village When you’re located so close to the bayou, someone has to know how to build a boat. Skilled boat builder Tom Colvin has been building wooden skiffs since the 1960s. One of his boats, an old-style rowboat, was featured in the Louisiana World Exposition in 1984 and is now on display at Nicholls State University. Colvin will be demonstrating his craft of boatbuilding this weekend.

Germaine Bazzle Jazz Tent – 1:35 p.m.

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album, not substance) you’ll enjoy the deep, well-known cuts that everyone will get down to. The other thing about D-o-double-g is that Top Picks for Saturday, May 6 he has tons of hits. And no, I don’t mean a few, I mean a lot.

He’s collaborated with some of the best-known musicians in the game today, and you’ve likely heard many of these tracks.

VERDICT: Both are exceedingly STEVIE WONDER vs. entertaining, but Snoop has been doing this for decades now, and he’s likely not going SNOOP DOGG anywhere. On the other hand, Wonder is getting close to the twilight of his years, so Landon Murray: Last year, these two who knows how much more Stevie we get. topped this exact same day. Sadly, along Go with Wonder—it’s the safest bet, if you’re with Beck, they were not meant to be not a hip hop type of person. enjoyed that day, thanks to a pretty ruthless rainstorm that closed the grounds early.

This year, hopefully we don’t have an encore.

(Weather-wise, I mean. Encores of a musical variety are good.) But enough of that. The second-to-last day of the fest has arguably two of the best-known names on the bill.

Stevie Wonder, with all his knowledge, experience, and musical precision will close the big stage, while Mr. Dogg occupies the prominent Congo stage.

Honestly, you could go either way and have fun. Wonder will bring his numerous hits from decades past, and if you’re a Stevie fan, this is likely already a done deal. Even if you aren’t a super fan though, it’s still easy to get lost in the music this man creates. On the other side, we have legendary gangsta Stevie Wonder rapper turned reality cooking show host Acura Stage – 4:50 p.m.

Snoop Dogg. If you love The Chronic (the

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RemainingPicks Grupo Sensación New Orleans Lagniappe Stage, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

What began as a group of friends who earned a weekly spot performing at Carreta’s Grill, Grupo Sensación is a Latin musical group created in 2006

by Yenima Rojas and Jaime Perez.

With members hailing from countries such as Cuba and El Salvador, the group is as diverse as the guests at Jazz Fest and plays a variety of rhythms such as salsa, cumbia, and Ke merengue. r

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Leah Chase Zatarain’s/WWOZ Jazz Tent, 1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

Many may know her by her famous family, which includes restaurateur Leah Chase and bandleader Dookie Chase, but the younger Leah Chase is better known for her classic jazz music. The modern jazz singer evokes the sounds of “old soul” and

can be seen performing on the stages of Jazz Fest while cracking a joke or two with her witty sense of humor.

Tank and The Bangas Gentilly Stage, 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Brought up right here in New Orleans, Tank and the Bangas will give you one of the most energetic performances ever. The Bangas incorporate musical references of rock, folk, funk, and gospel.

Combining the various musical techniques among the Bangas with clever lyrics from the lead vocalist, Tank and The Bangas have quilted a unique sound that singles them s t as one of the most Ne distinctive h groups Crawfi s to come out of New Orleans.

New Orleans Gospel Soul Children Gospel Tent, 5:10 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.

Get your gospel on with the Gospel Soul Children of New Orleans. Consisting of members of all ages, the Gospel Soul

Grupo Sensación

Lagniappe Stage – 11:30 a.m.

Children is a band known for its big sound, joyful noise, and playful choreography. Led

by Craig Adams, these musicians will be sure to rock the Gospel Tent at Jazz Fest.

highlight the work of both emerging and established Cuban photographers and provide a closer look at modern life in Cuba.

Kimmy Cantrell, Stoneware Clay Congo Square African Marketplace, Tent M Inspiring artist Kimmy Cantrell manages to transform anything he sees into a showpiece of artistic expression. Largely self-taught, Cantrell first discovered his talent in high school. His clay works will be on display this weekend. Head out and enjoy exclusive art from Kimmy Cantrell and his stoneware clay. These beautiful pieces are great keepsakes from Jazz Fest.

Shrimp Cakes with Braised Greens with Grand Isle Restaurant Cajun Cabin Stage, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

This Jazz Fest special from Grand Isle will have you wanting more. Enjoy the savory flavor of a shrimp and breadcrumb patty topped with fresh braised greens that are seasoned to perfection. Come taste Chef Ryan Haigler’s phenomenal dish and satisfy your craving.

Cuban Culture Exhibits “The Light in Cuban Eyes” Cultural Exchange Pavilion, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

First displayed at Lake Forest College in Illinois in 2015, this one-of-a-kind exhibit is based on Madeleine Plonsker’s collection of contemporary Cuban photography. “The Light in Cuban Eyes” is an awe-inspiring display of artistry that will open your eyes to new perspectives. The photographs

Create Crawfish Catching Nets with Kernis Huval Louisiana Folklife Village, The Work of Many Lives: Waterways in Louisiana Have you ever wanted to catch your own crawfish but didn’t know how? Those pesky crawfish are hard to catch, but they don’t have to be! Go see what expert net maker Kernis Huval has in store at the Louisiana Folklife Village. Huval specializes in crawfish traps and deepwater nets. See how it’s done this weekend.

Tank and The Bangas Gentilly Stage - 2:15 p.m.

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festival-goer at her set not recognizing at least some of her selections.

VERDICT: For my money, Kings of Leon all the way.

May 7 But if you want to close out the weekend in more of a chill environment, maybe see what LaBelle brings to the show. It’ll probably be worth your time. Have a great Jazz Fest, y’all!

HeadlinerDecision KINGS OF LEON vs.

PATTI LABELLE

Landon Murray: And here we go with the final day. One thing should be noted before we start. You can likely see both of these bands if you want to. Leon will certainly play the main stage, but if years past are any indication, Trombone Shorty will be the last Acura stage act.

Anywho, both of these choices are likely to jump out at very different groups of people. The Kings have gradually become rock radio staples over the last 15 or so years, and if you’ve seen them before, you can get comfortable and enjoy the familiarity of the band live.

Kings of Leon have plenty of hits that people can sing along to.

Our second choice is Patti LaBelle.

If you’re into beautiful vocals, swaying arrangements, and sweet and soulful storytelling, Patti might be the choice best suited for you. She’s recorded so much material in her years in the business, it’s hard to imagine a

Patti LaBelle

Congo Square Stage – 3:40 p.m.

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RemainingPicks Kai Knight’s Silhouette Dance Ensemble Kids Tent, 1:50 p.m. - 2:35 p.m.

Come admire and be inspired by Kai Knight’s Silhouette Dance Ensemble at Jazz Fest. New Orleans’s next generation of talent, Kai has been performing in the Kids Tent for years and never fails to entertain the wide array of audience members. With an energy you’ll envy, Kai Knight’s Silhouette Dance Ensemble puts on a good show for kids of all ages.

The Gospel Soul of Irma Thomas Gospel Tent, 3:55 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.

Irma Thomas is an American singer from New Orleans.

Otherwise known as the "Soul Queen of New Ben nach Orleans," she is a celebrated in's artist who has won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2007 for After the Rain. Thomas brings a distinctly local style to her renowned gospel music and her legendary voice continues to enthrall the audiences of Jazz Fest.

Nicholas Payton & Afro-Caribbean Mixtape Zatarain’s/WWOZ Jazz Tent, 4:05 p.m. 5:15 p.m.

New Orleanian trumpeter Nicholas Payton has built a dazzlingly eclectic body of work over the past 20 years, exploring everything from Dixieland standards to warped, Princeinflected soul. His most ambitious project yet, Afro-Caribbean Mixtape, has received great reviews from fans. Blending together the sounds of hip hop, jazz, mixtape, and spoken-word cultures, Payton rocks the stage of Jazz Fest.

The Meters Gentilly Stage, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Meters, a.k.a.

“The Founding Fathers of Funk,” are local funk a legends. The Meters am acted as the house band Jama-J for Allen Toussaint's New Orleans-style soul classics of the 1960s and are responsible for bringing second line grooves into popular music. Formed in 1965, The Meters are still rocking Jazz Fest every year and have toured with music legends like the Rolling Stones and the Beatles.

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Gentilly Stage - 5:30 p.m.

Elio Miralles Rodriguez Costume Designer—Santiago De Cuba Cuban Artist Demonstrations, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Famed Cuban costume designer Elio Miralles Rodriguez is a celebrity in his hometown of Santiago de Cuba, known for his artfully crafted carnival costume designs.

Rodriguez has also won several awards for his elaborate float designs, which he creates out of recycled materials like candy wrappers and pill boxes. Now at Jazz Fest, Rodriguez will create a walking float throughout the course of the festival.

Enjoy Bennachin’s Vegetarian-Friendly Dishes Food Heritage Stage, 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.

This year’s Jazz Fest is not only celebrating Cuban culture but also all the different cultures that make up New Orleans. Get a taste of West African foods from Bennachin.

With a veggie-friendly menu larger than ever before, Jazz Fest welcomes Bennachin’s vegetarian dishes, which include jama-jama (sautéed spinach) and fried plantains. Don’t miss these and all the other tasty veggie treats Jazz Fest has to offer.

Richard Thomas’s Original Paintings & Limited-Edition Prints Louisiana Marketplace, Artist Tent Drawing inspiration for his masterful landscape paintings—portraying Western scenes from his past homes in California and Colorado and his current home in Montana—artist Richard Thomas has been a professional artist since the 1970s. Thomas is nationally recognized for his traditional Western paintings and will showcase original works available for purchase at this year’s Jazz Fest.

Pete Fountain: “A Life Half Fast," Presented by the New Orleans Jazz Museum The Grandstand Pete Fountain’s “A Life Half Fast” memorializes Fountain and his contribution to the musical world. New Orleans native Fountain embodied the values of his hometown through his work. Despite becoming one of the most famous residents of New Orleans, the fame never went to his head. This exhibit will pay homage to the great artist.

Nicholas Payton

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Zigaboo Modeliste & The Funk Revue Tank & The Bangas + Brownout Chris Thomas King + Marco Benevento The Deslondes + New Breed Brass Band Water seed + Where Y'acht + Stoop Kids Lightnin' Malcolm + Mia Borders Video Age + Doombalaya + Pink Magnolias James Martin Band + Alfred Banks Kettle Black + Chapter Soul + kumasi John the Martyr + Michelle Baker Swan River Yoga & Bhakti Caravan Maggie Belle Band + Sean Ardoin Caesar Brothers Funkbox feat. big chief juan pardo Nick Balaban & the N’awlstars Jamaican me breakfast club charlie wooton project Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, Helen Gillet, The Holy Warriors feat.

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Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St. thejoytheater.com Zigaboo Modeliste is perhaps the greatest drummer ever to hail from New Orleans. Known ND) for his unique style, Ziggy has earned unmatched respect from New Orleans musicians. Now, along with Stanton Moore, Nikki Glapsie, and several other drumming talents, Ziggy is performing with the New Orleans Heavyhitters Drum Championship at Joy Theater on May 3.

JazzFest NIGHT SHOWS

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Hurray For The Riff Raff Friday, May 5

WWOZ Piano Night Monday, May 1, 7 p.m.; $52.25 House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. houseofblues.com WWOZ once again brings to New Orleans the annual fundraising tradition of WWOZ Piano Night. This 29th annual show is subtitled, “Back to the Roots,” which can’t be more applicable. On May 1, the House of Blues will feature a lineup of famous musicians like Ellis Marsalis, Marcia Ball, Joe Krown, and many more playing aweinspiring piano solos on the main stage.

The New Orleans Heavyhitters Drum Championship Wednesday, May 3, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.; $17.50+

Worship My Organ Friday, May 5, 1:45 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.; $40.00 Maison, 508 Frenchman St. maisonfrenchmen.com Following the famous Jazz Fest LateNight tradition, Worship My Organ will be performing at Maison on May 5. Featuring musicians Marco Benevento, Robert Walter, Marco Benevento, John Medeski, Sherik, Daru Jones, and DJ Logic, Worship My Organ amazes audiences with unparalleled piano rock music and an energy that leaves a crowd wanting more.

Hurray For The Riff Raff Friday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.; $18 ADV Civic Theatre, 510 O’Keefe Ave. civicnola.com Alynda Lee Segarra is the voice behind Hurray For the Riff Raff. The 26-year-old is paving her way through musical stardom and leaving her mark on American folk music. Her latest album, Small Town Heroes, successfully captures the essence of her personality and music. The inspiration for Segarra’s music goes back to her hometown, the Bronx, where she discovered her love for Motown and doo-wop music.

The Funky Knuckles May 5, 9:00 p.m.; Free House of Blues Foundation Room houseofblues.com Taking the sound of Dallas to all-new heights, the Funky Knuckles are the result

Galactic

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Jon Cleary

Saturday, May 6

of a talent-infused soul and jazz community.

Combining the unique style of each individual member, the group has created a new genre that is completely their own.

Their second album, Meta-Musica, held iTunes’s number one jazz position for over a week. Get a taste of the Funky Knuckles this spring.

Axial Tilt May 5 & 6, 10 p.m. - 3 a.m.; $45.00+ Café Istanbul, 2372 St. Claude Ave. cafeistanbulnola.com Axial Tilt artfully recreates the sounds of one of America’s favorite 60s bands, The Grateful Dead. Coming to one of the city’s most beautiful and underrated venues, Axial Tilt will be performing their celebration of this classic American band that expertly blended the genres of rock and jazz in a way that few others could. Come out to experience the music, life, spirit, and togetherness inspired by the Grateful Dead.

Galactic May 6, 7:30 p.m.; $45.00+ Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way orpheumnola.com Local New Orleans band Galactic will perform as one of the highly-anticipated Jazz Fest night shows at the Orpheum Theater, May 6. With their eclectic and soothing medley of New Orleans-style music, including jazz, blues, rock, funk, and even a little hip hop, Galactic touches the ears of their audiences with a completely new and original sound that fans can’t seem to get enough of.

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen May 6, 10:00 p.m.; $30.00 Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St. mapleleafbar.com Having performed in previous years at Jazz Fest, Bonnaroo, and several other festivals in Louisiana, New Orleans-based R&B/funk musician Jon Cleary comes around once again this season to perform at the Maple Leaf as part of the Jazz Fest night shows. The local celebrity attracts crowds of hundreds at his various performances and is always a hit wherever he appears in New Orleans.

The Funky Knuckles Friday, May 5

Zigaboo’s Funk Revue & MJ vs. Stevie May 7, 10:00 p.m.; $25 The Howlin’ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St. thehowlinwolf.com Prepare for the 19th annual presentation of Zigaboo Modeliste’s Funk Revue at the Howlin’ Wolf. The Howlin’ Wolf welcomes some very special guests for a night of funk music and partying. Following Zigaboo’s set, musicians Adam Deitch, Eric “Benny” Bloom, Nigel Hall, MonoNeon, Wil Blades, and DJ Williams will grace the stage with a Michael Jackson vs. Stevie Wonder tribute.

�e best view of St. Charles Avenue for Mother’s Day brunch. A happy blessed day to all mother’s. Join us for brunch & a complimentary rose.

Sunday brunch 11am-3pm.

Daily bistro & lounge service Sunday 4-10pm, Monday--ursday 3-10pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm

june 10-11 10am-4pm live music + food + cooking Demos FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY contests + Bloody Mary Market

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5 Mother's Day Getaways

By Jonathan Adler

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other’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. It helps that I have the most wonderful, caring, and fun mom on the planet, but I digress. Anyway, it is a day to celebrate the amazing women in our lives and help remind us that every day should be Mother’s Day! I weighed nearly 12 pounds when I was born, so I tend to add a little note with my flowers saying, “Sorry about that!”

Typical Mother’s Day activities could be getting a manipedi and having a day of pampering. Others include getting brunch at some fancy place and drinking $16 mimosas. But I think it would be even more special to take your mom on

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a full-day trip and spend some quality time outside the city. Here are the top five day trips to take for Mother’s Day. << 1. Honey Island Swamp

New Orleans, and much of Louisiana at large, is a swamp. This is not news to anyone (or, at least, it shouldn’t be).

The drive to Honey Island Swamp may not be scenic, per se, but it is definitely worth the short, 45-minute drive. Come for the early morning tour when the gators are still out and haven’t been scared away by fishing and recreational boats. Check the weather before booking because if it is

raining, you won’t see much and the ride will be generally unpleasant. Also, there are swamp pigs and they eat marshmallows.

It’s amazing. Hit one of the excellent Vietnamese restaurants in New Orleans East on the way back.

you can grab a bite (or plate) of BBQ in Mississippi just off the highway.

4. Global Wildlife Center 3. Avery Island 2. Mobile, Alabama The Gulf-side city of Mobile is less than 150 miles from New Orleans, and you just have to take I-10 the whole way there.

This quaint city houses plenty of excellent activities to do with mom such as museums and historic Civil War parks and forts, and it also has a close proximity to a number of white sandy beaches like Dauphin Island and Orange Beach. There are a number of beautiful historic houses, the battleship USS Alabama, and a museum dedicated to Carnival, as Mobile was actually the first city in the U.S. to have a Mardi Gras celebration. On your way there or back,

Head about two and a half hours west of New Orleans and dive into Cajun country. You will notice the accents, food, and culture are different out there.

Avery Island became a desirable piece of land hundreds of years ago when Native Americans discovered a massive salt dome and used this mineral to trade with other tribes. An absolute must when visiting this gorgeous landmark is the Tabasco tour.

The island is home to the headquarters of the largest hot sauce company in the world and the tour is fun and informative. After the tour, walk (or drive) through the Jungle Gardens and get lost among the azaleas and camellia plants as well as the nesting snowy egrets.

Your mom raised you and your fellow wild animals (siblings), so what better way to say “Happy Mother’s Day” than to take her to the largest free-roaming animal park in the United States? The park boasts a variety of exotic animals ranging from giraffes to zebras and kangaroos.

The animals are completely free to roam around the reserve, so no need to feel bad about seeing animals in cages like at a zoo. The safari tour is excellent and fun for people of all ages. Another plus is that you get to go over the longest over-water bridge in the world: the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. It’s pretty fun for people who don’t have to do it every day. Catch some top-notch fresh seafood along the lake afterwards at one of the many high-quality restaurants.

5. Whitney Plantation While plantation tours can be pretty uncomfortable (cue tour guide telling you that the slaves were treated really well HERE), the Whitney Plantation takes a slightly different angle to a sensitive historical subject. This 1830s sugar plantation focuses on the lives of the slaves and how they lived. In fact, it is the only plantation in Louisiana dedicated to understanding the facts of slavery. This approach does not take away from the stunning beauty of the site. Understanding how slaves lived here brings the house and fields to life. The 90-minute guided tours are very informative and just walking around the land is well worth the short trip (less than an hour from New Orleans).

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A Broad-er View

By Debbie Lindsay

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road Street, aka Highway 90, is a historic thoroughfare beginning at Napoleon Avenue and meandering into Gentilly. It is host to architecture ranging from grand to barely standing, notable to downright ugly, historic to horrific.

And yet, every bit of it comes together to make an urban landscape that tells a story, has a feel, and speaks volumes about New Orleans. Our city is made up of the good, the bad, and the ugly, and this—like it or not—is the real New Orleans. We are a city of have and have-nots with an amazement of beauty and uniqueness interwoven into it. Broad is a street that I have come to know and love.

Broad Street connects and intersects many neighborhoods, and bears witness to so much change within this area.

From thriving times to sluggish economies, the street is now beginning to experience some serious sparks of renewed life. It was the diversity and proximity of these varied neighborhoods that inspired Broad Community Connections. The BCC has spent nearly

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10 years now forming a unity and a will, and acquiring funding to resuscitate a major artery of New Orleans. The BCC was founded in 2008 and has been a motivator and advocate for Broad Street (specifically from Tulane Avenue to Bayou Road), partnering with others to spearhead projects like the Lafitte Greenway.

The historic U.S. 61 “Blues Highway” (Tulane Avenue) meets Highway 90 (Broad Street) at one end of this state-designated Main Street—history lies just beneath the cracked streets and sidewalks of the Broad Street Corridor. We will begin our short road trip with the Criminal District Court looming above Tulane Avenue. The massive building of Neoclassical design is adorned with some of the best stone relief carvings to be found in Louisiana (Angela Gregory, age 25, was commissioned as the sculptor in 1931). This corner block of justice (or not) and incarceration is historic, infamous, and a great reason to proceed on down the road.

The first time I walked this strip, I was less than impressed. Sure, I’d driven down it many a time, but it takes a sidewalk

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stride to take it all in. And that first stroll renovated 90-year-old building now home had me thinking, “Just how many beauty, to The Broad (Movie) Theater (talk about nail, hair salons, and barber shops does old merging with new); the crossing of the one street require, and are there really Laffite Greenway at the St. Louis pumping that many strands of hair and nails in station (magnificent building); a sleek need?” I was dismissive. Well, since renovation housing a construction then, I have come to see that firm; and a splashy, brightly each is independently painted and stenciled owned (mostly womanbike shop and repair owned!) and that (woman-owned) next within each salon door to an upscale are the hopes salon within an old and dreams of shotgun double. ownership, of being And the list goes an entrepreneur. on!

Also, within these And keeping it salons, a sense real and funky, a of community is young couple runs felt—friends gather, a family business gossip, and indulge in (established 1983) a bit of pampering. So, selling spiritual Zu b can there ever be too lu lu healing in the form C S ocia e many places like this? of herbs, waters, and l Aid & Pleasur Broad Street will never candles. There’s the Zulu revitalize into a Magazine Street Club and their Zulu gift shop vibe—and perhaps it shouldn’t. We need across the street. Adding to the diversity is streets that offer services, supplies, Ideal Market at 250 S. Broad where, swear and staples—neighborhoods should to God, you feel like you have just taken be within reach of everyday needs a mini-vacation to Mexico. Enter without someone having to trek this market, and the aromatic miles away from home. So, allure of food cooking while there isn’t a lot of and simmering on-site glamour to the family/ will bring you to your locally owned auto knees in thanks of shops, plumbing such cuisine. and janitorial One of the suppliers, grocery biggest surprise stores, a bike hits on this street shop, attorneyhas been Whole at-law offices, Foods and the dentists, doctors, ReFresh project at CPA/tax offices, car Broad and Bienville title businesses, and Streets. We have banking, etc., these Broad Community are the businesses Connections (BCC) Cre that keep the adjoining ks to thank for this. scen neighborhoods functioning The rehabbing of this t City Stea and grounded.

Katrina-wrecked Robert Is there room for—a need for—a little Fresh Market (formerly Schwegmann’s) scattered spice and commercial bling; food store has not only refurbished and some dashes of upscale venues along revitalized a major block, it has brought a with youthful entrepreneurial enterprises? much-needed healthy and affordable You betcha! Broad is the type of grocer to this area (yep, if corridor where old school you shop wisely, this meets, and is neighborly, Whole Foods will prove with the new kids on the affordable). And they block. A microbrewery, own a commitment hip tapas café, to this community. vegan restaurant, There are so bakery, art gallery many stores and … all these would stories along this brighten and spark road and many this strip and more just off its bring traffic to the beaten track. Each existing businesses block has its own that would certainly quirks, offerings, and enjoy a boost in soul. Every day as I commerce. walk from my morning Already, there are some Mir St. coffee at Whole Foods acle really eclectic destinationto Bayou Road, I grow s on Broad type businesses—some are more connected to what new, while some have deep and longit means to be a New Orleanian. Do we standing roots here. Crescent City Steaks define a city, or does the city define us? (est. 1934) looks rather parental across Either way, I suggest it is the streets and the street from Seasoned: Experienced neighborhoods that make a town, and Cookware (est. 2014). And there’s the Broad Street takes on this task.

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MUSICCALENDAR

Pixies Alternative-rock faves Pixies will play the Saenger Theatre on May 3 as part of the band's North American leg of its 2016-2017 world tour. But be warned, as this stop will not include the band's female member Kim Deal. Wed., May 3. $34.50-59.50 Adv, 8:30 p.m., Saenger Theatre, saengernola.com Tuesday, May 2 21st Amendment - 30x90 Blues Women AllWays Lounge - Open Mic w/ Stacey Colangelo Bamboula’s - Bryce Eastwood Trio and more Blue Nile - DRKWAV, Bitches Bloom and more Blue Nile Balcony Room - Too Many Zooz BMC - Jersey Slim, The Budz Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buffa’s - Vanessa Carr Bullet’s Sports Bar - VL & Just Right Band Cafe Istanbul - An Evening of Women + Song, Naomi Louisa Warne Presents A Tribute to Johnny Mandel w/ Charles Neville, Jenna Mammina/Will Bernard Duo Celebration Hall - The TBC Brass Band Central City BBQ - Jon Cleary w/ MVP Chickie Wah Wah - Anders Osborne, John Fohl and more Circle Bar - Carl Leblanc Columns Hotel - Anders Osborne, John Fohl and more Crazy Lobster - AC and the Heat Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen Deutsches Haus - Kulturabend presents Musaica and more Dos Jefes - Tom Hook & wendell Brunious Frenchy Gallery - Johnny Vidacovich (4pm) Gasa Gasa - Twin Peak, Chrome Pony, Post Animal Hi Ho Lounge - Iceman Special House of Blues - Gojira + Kyng Howlin’ Wolf - The Nth Power + All Brothers Band and more Howlin’ Wolf The Den - Comedy Beast Jazz Playhouse - Gerald & George French Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, Corey Henry Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson, Jason Bishop Lafayette Square - Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah + The Tipitina’s Interns Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre - Marcia Ball Lee Circle - GiveNOLA Fest w/ Big Sam’s Funky Nation and more Little Gem Saloon - Little Freddie King, Honey Island Swamp Band Little Tropical Island - Mark Pentone, Frank Fairbanks LA Music Factory - Sam Price & more Mag’s 940 - All-Star Country Fest Maison - Gregory Agid Quartet, Ashton Hines & The Big Easy Brawlers Maple Leaf Bar - Rebirth Brass Band Marigny Recording Studio - United Bakery Records Revue w/ Julie Odell, Anna Pardenik, Maggie Belle Band, The Salt Wives, Up Up We Go, Shane Sayers, Toonces Old Ironworks - Threadhead Patry w/ Asylum Chorus, Erica Falls, Do Rad Choppers, Feufollet, Naughty Professor, the Subdudes One Eyed Jacks - Dragon Smoke featuring Stanton Moore, Ivan Neville, Eric Lindell & more, The Whip featuring Brian J, Mike Dillon, Eric Bolivar & more Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Pour House Saloon - Open Mic w/ Spider Murphy Preservation Hall - Preservation All-Stars Prime Example - Sidemen + 1 Jazz Quintet

Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rare Form - Mark Appleford, City of Trees Brass Band, Noisewater Ray’s on the Avenue - Bobby Love & Friends Rivershack Tavern - Fabulous Von Zippers Rosa F. Keller Library - Shotgun Double Siberia - Mike Dillon Band + Rory Danger & the Danger Dangers + Lyrical Cook SideBar Nola - James Singleton’s “Strings of Pink Orpheus” Smoothie King Center - Neil Diamond Snug Harbor - Donald Harrison & Congo Nation Spotted Cat - Andy J. Forest, Little Big Horns, Smoking Time Jazz Club Special Venue - Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Irma Thomas & Rebirth Brass Band, Musaica Chamber Ensemble Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Maryanne Ito Three Muses Frenchman St. - Messy Cookers Three Muses Maple - Gypsyland Jazz Trinity Episcopal Church - Organ and Labyrinth featuring Albinas Prizgintas Tropical Island Bourbon - Jay B Elston Band, Jezebels Chill’n Vaughan’s Lounge - Jamaican Me Breakfast Club + The Fortifiers Willow - The Soul of New Orleans: Tribute to Professor Longhair, Earl King & Allen Toussaint Wednesday, May 3 Bamboula’s - Dave Hammer Trio, Bamboula’s Hot Trio w/ Giselle Anguizola, Gentilly Stimpers, Mem Shannon Blues Band Blue Nile - Ivan Neville’s Piano Lessons Vol. 7, The Main Squeeze Blue Nile Balcony Room - New Breed Brass Band BMC - Set Up Kings, Sierra Leone Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Bud Rip’s Old 9th Ward Bar - Morning 40 Federation + Suplecs Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night w/ Nattie Bullet’s Sports Bar - Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots Cafe Istanbul - An Evening w/ Charles Neville w/ Delfeayo Marsalis, The New England Nevilles Candlelight Lounge - Andrews Brass Band Celebration Hall - The TBC Brass Band Central City BBQ - Crawfish Fest All Stars Chickie Wah Wah - Jon Cleary, Roosevelt Collier & Friends Circle Bar - Plantain Columns Hotel - Andy Rogers Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz & the Palace of Sin Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat D.b.a - Soul Brass Band, the Iguanas, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, Bayou Gypsies Dos Jefes - The George French Trio Dragon’s Den - Groove Therapy Frenchy Gallery - Ellis Marsalis (3pm) Gasa Gasa - Twin Peaks, Chrome Pony, Post Animals House of Blues - Loyola Music Industry Showcase House of Blues Foundation Room - Stephen Rhodes Howlin’ Wolf - Megalomaniacs Bar w/ Mike Dillon Band, Deen Ween, JP Gaster and others, Stanton Moore Trio Jazz Playhouse - Glen David Andrews

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Joy Theater - New Orleans Heavyhitters Drum Championship w/ Zigaboo Modeliste, Alvin Ford Jr., & others Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffin & the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Kim Carson, Beth Patterson Lafayette Square - Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers & more Little Gem Saloon - New Soul Finders w/ Marilyn Barbarin, Papa Mali & more, John Medeski’s Mad Skillet w/ Will Bernard & more LA Music Factory - Harmonouche (noon), Jon Cleary (1pm), Book Signing w/ Michael Urban, :New Orleans Rhythm & Blues After Katrina: Music, Magic, Myth (1pm), Rayo Brothers (2pm), Ernie Vincent(3pm), Chloe Feoranzo & Tom McDermott (4pm), Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra (5pm), Little Freddie King (6pm) Mag’s 940 - Tephra w/ Helen Gillet, Nikki Glaspie, Brian Haas, Jessica Lurie Maison - Royal Street Windin’ Boys, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Wahala Boys, Leo Nocentelli, Ian Neville & more Maple Leaf Bar - John Medeski & Johnny Vidacovich, The Trio w/ George Porter Jr., & more Marigny Recording Studio - United Bakery Records Revue w/ Keisha Slaughter, Shane Sayers, Tasche & the Psychedelic Roses, Duke Aeroplane & the Filthy Trumps, Garden Marbles, the Tumbling Wheels Morning Call - Krewe du Tieux, Valerie Sassyfras Old U.S Mint - Pete Fountain Tribute w/ Tim Laughlin Band One Eyed Jacks - Between Band w/ Eric Krasno, Oteil Burbridge & more Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Band w/ Larsen Edegran & Topsy Chapman Preservation Hall - Preservation All-Stars Prime Example - Jesse McBride presents the Next Generation Ralph’s On the Park - Charlie Miller Rare From - Nervous Duane, Champion Swag w/ Matt Galloway Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Creole Stringbeans, and Amanda Shaw Saenger Theater - The Pixies Seal’s Class Act - Treme Brass Band Siberia - Chelsea Lovitt and the Boys + Carmen’s Electra SideBar Nola - Dayna Kurtz & Robert Mache & more Snug Harbor - Piano a Trois: Ball, McDermott & Krown Spotted Cat - Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel and the New Orleans Power Misfits Special Venue - Tim Laughlin's New Orleans All Stars, Kevin Morris & Uptown Production Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers & Dukes of Dixieland The Irish House - Patrick Cooper Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Spyder Turner + Dennis Coffey & more Three Muses Frenchman St. - Leslie Martin, Hot CLub of New orleans Three Muses Maple - Lynn Drury Tipitina’s - The New Pornographers + Waxahatchee Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Cajun Grass Truck Farm - Chaz Fest University of New Orleans The Sandbar - Donald Harrison Thursday, May 4 Armstrong Park - Russel Batiste & Friends + Joe Krown Trio w/ Walter “Wolfman” Washington Ashe Cultural Arts Center - David D’Omni + Alexey Marti +Deacon John & more Bamboula’s - Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, Kala Bazaar Swing Society, Jenavieve Cook & The Royal St Windin’ Boys, John Lisi Banks Street Bar - Dave Jordan & the NIA Bar Mon Cher - “Bats in the “Belfry” w/ Saint Vader Blue Nile - Toubab Krewe, Sputacular Funk Party (1 AM) Blue Nile Balcony Room - Stooges Brass Band BMC - Mike Darby & the House of Cards, Groovement Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski & Duke Heitger Buffa’s - Gumbo Cabaret, Tom McDermott & Chloe Feoranzo, Gentilly Stompers Trio Bullet’s Sports Cafe - Kermit Ruffin & the BBQ Swingers Cafe Istanbul - Gatorators (members of the Radiators & more), Dave Malone, Witch Stein, Eric Bolivar & more Carousel Lounge Hotel Monteleone - Antoine Diel Quartet Carrollton Station - John Mooney & the Bluesiana Band Chickie Wah Wah - Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun, Luther Dickinson & The Vermillionaires & more, Lost Bayou Ramblers Circle Bar - Natalie Mae, Helen Gillet Civic Theatre - Medeski Martin & Wood , Nels Cline Columns Hotel - Marc Stone Crazy Lobster - The Spanish Plaza 3 Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Hot Club of New Orleans, Jon Cleary (solo piano), Sweet Crude, Cedric Burnside Project Dos Jefes - The Todd Duke Trio Dragon’s Den - Geovane santos Brazilian Quartet, Loose Willis + Trevarri + Noruz Frenchmen Theater - Harmonica Extravaganza Gasa Gasa - Stoop Kids, Stop Light Observations, Organized Crime Hi Ho Lounge - Spare Change + Caddywhompus House of Blues - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave + the Seratones & New Breed Brass Band House of Blues Foundation Room - Buku Broux Howlin’ Wolf - Jurassic 5 & Blackalicious Howlin’ Wolf The Den - Joe Marcinek Band Jazz Playhouse - Ashlin Parker Trio, James Rivers Movement Joy Theater - Lettuce, Marco Benevento, DJ Soul Sister, Rashawn Ross Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop, Three w/ Mark Carson Le Bon Temps Roule - The Soul Rebels Little Gem Saloon - Glen David & the Andrews Family Brass Band, Kristina Morales + The New Orleans Swamp Donkey’s + Soul Brass Band Mag’s 940 - The Grid w/ Nesby Phips, Tra$h Magnolia Maison - Leo Nocentelli, Ivan Neville & more, The Good For

Nothin’ Band, Sweet Substitute Jazz Band, Dysfunktional Bone, Worship My Organ w/ Marco Benevento & more Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Joe Lastie New Orleans Sound Maple Leaf Bar - Johnny Vidacovich, Marco Benevento, Oteil Burbridge & more, Nthfectious Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Ogden After Hours Old Point Bar - Claude Hitt & the Extended Recess Band Old U.S Mint - Kidd Jordan, Adrew Cyrille, Reggie Workman and Darrell Lavigne One Eyed Jacks - Kamasi Washington & more Orpheum Theater - the Revivalists Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Palm Court Jazz Cafe - New Orleans Serenaders w/ Butch Thompson & Clive Wilson Preservation Hall - Louise Ford, Preservation Hall Jazz Band Prime Example - John Michael Quintet Ralph’s On the Park - Charlie Miller Rare Form - Vic Shepard, Junko Beat Republic New Orleans - Foundation of Funk w/ George Porter Jr. & more Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Geno Delafose, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Terrence Simien Sanctuary Cultural Art Center - Mia Borders, Tanks & the Bangas Siberia - Bo Dollis & the Wild Magnolias, Mikey B3 Band SideBar Nola - Simon Berz & Dave Easley Duo Snug Harbor - Davell Crawford Organ Combo Spotted Cat - Monty Bank, Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, Miss Sophie Lee, Jumbo Shrimp Special Venue - Tank & The Bangas + Mia Borders Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Sweet Lorraine’s - Wess Anderson & Ed Perkins The Building - Jasen Weaver Band + Extended The Orpheum Theater - The Revivalists Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Sister Gertrude Morgan + King Britt & Friends Three Muses Frenchman St. - Tom McDermott, Luke Wilson King, Three Muses Maple - Sam Cammarata Tipitina’s - JJ Grey & Mofro Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Cajun Drifters, Nonc Nu & Da Wild Matous Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ - Sam Price & the True Believers Vaughan’s Lounge - Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet Friday, May 5 Bamboula’s - Co & Co Travelin’ Show, Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, Smoky Greenwell, The Lime Tree Jazz Society (Frenchmen Theater), Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale, Marigny Street Brass Band (Frenchmen Theater) Bar Mon Cher - Samantha Pearl BJ’s Lounge - Little Freddie King Blue Nile - Kermit Ruffins, Big Sam’s Funky Nation (1 AM) Blue Nile Balcony Room - Ike Stubblefield Trio w/ Grant Green Jr & Alvin Ford Jr BMC - Mignano, One Mind Brass Band Bombay Club - Jon-Erik Kellso Quartet Buffa’s - Luna Mora, Pfister Sisters, Davis Rogan Bullet’s Sports Bar - Original Pinettes Brass Band Cafe Istanbul - AXIAL TILT- A Grateful Dead Celebration w/ Stu Allen, Rob Eaton, Robin Sylvester, Jay Lane, Donna Jean Godchaux, Charles Neville Carreta's Grill - 5 Finger Discount (Covington), Top Cats (Harahan), Supercharger (Slidell) Carrollton Station - Mia Borders Band Carver Theater - Mystikal, Partner’s in Crime, DJ Jubilee, TBC Brass Band Castillo Blanco - Wake of the Dead w/ Papa Mali, Pete Bradish, Dave Easley, Reggie Scanlan Chickie Wah Wah - Paul Sanchez & The Rolling Road Show, Eric Bloom, Sherik, David Torkanowski & more, Mike Tucker, Jasen Weaver and Jamison Ross, Funk Big Band w/ Brian Thomas & Alex Lee Clark Circle Bar - Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, Dash Rip rock, The Iguanas Civic Theater - Hurray for the Riff Raff, Leyla McCalla, Ron Gallo Columns Hotel - Andrew Hall Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz & the Palace of Sin Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat D.b.a - Tuna Skinny, Soul Rebels, Naughty Professor, Chali 2na, Nate Werth Dos Jefes - The Panorama Jazz Band Dragon’s Den - Loose Marbles, DJ RQ Away El Paso Grill - DJ Roc Roc and The Remixers (Metairie), Witness (Slidell), The Echo Monsters (Algiers) Frenchmen Theater - The Lime Tree Jazz Society, Marigny Street Brass band Gasa Gasa - San Fermin, Andy Shauf, Julia Jacklin Hi Ho Lounge - DJ Matt Scott House of Blues - Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox House of Blues Foundation Room - The Funky Knuckles House of Blues The Parish - The Nth Power Howlin’ Wolf - 15th Annual Bayou Rendezvous Jazz Playhouse - Joe Krown, Brass-a-Holics, Burlesque Ballroom w/ Trixie Minx & Romy Kaye & the Mercy Buckets Joy Theater - Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, New Mastersounds Le Bon Temps Roule - Jeff Snake Greenberg Little Gem Saloon - Basin Street Records 20th Birthday Party w/ special guests Kerry Irish Pub - Patrick Cooper, Paintbox w/ Dave James & Tim Robertson, Tin Pan Highway Mahogany Jazz Hall - Spider Murphy Maison - Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Worship My Organ w/ John Medeski & Marco Benevento, Robert Walter, Skerik, Daru Jones and DJ Logic Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Joe Lastie New Orleans Sound Mag’s 940 - Debauche, Helen Gillet Maple Leaf Bar - James Brown BDay Tribute, Lil Baby Jesus

Peasant Party Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras One Eyed Jacks - Kamasi Washington Orpheum Theater - Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe presents Exile on Bourbon Street Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz band w/ Lucien Barbarin & Kevin Louis Preservation Hall - Daniel “Weenie” Farrow, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Midnight Preserves feat. Preservation Hall Jazz Band and special guest Prime Example - Joe Krown Trio Rare Form - NErvous Duance, Justin Donovan, Deltaphonic & Friends Republic New Orleans - Tab Benoit + Samantha Fish & more Rivershack Tavern - Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Review (9pm-1am) Rock N’ Bowl - John Papa Gros Band, Honey Island Swamp Band, Eric Lindell Roosevelt Hotel Fountain Lounge - Antoine Diel Trio Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center - The Main Squeeze, Too Many Zooz Siberia - Givers + Feufollet Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quintet Spotted Cat - Andy J. Forest, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings Special Venue - Shed Your City + Peter NU & more, Wake of the Dead, The Main Squeeze + Too Many Zooz Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Muses Frenchman St. - Royal Roses, Doro Wat Jazz Three Muses Maple St. - Linnzi Zaorski, Monty Banks Tipitina’s - The Funky Meters + 7 Come 11 Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Bayou Cajun Swamp Band, T’ Canaille Vaughan’s Lounge - Morning 40 Federation W XYZ Bar Aloft Hotel - Noah Young Trio Band w/ Khris Royal Saturday, May 6 Bamboula’s - Kala Bazaar Swing Society, G & Her Swinging 3, Johnny Mastro, Jason Neville Band w/ Lirette Nevills & The Wild Tchoupitoulas Indians, Dysfunktional Bone Bar Mon Cher - Shadow Gallery presents Prom of Doom Blue Nile - Bureau of Sabotage feat. Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Franca, John Kadlecik and Aron Magner, Marco Benevento Blue Nile Balcony Room - Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles, Pedrito Martinez’s Rumba Project + Weedie Braimah & The Hands of Time Bombay Club - Tim Laughlin BMC - The Jazzman, Willie Lockett & Blues Krewe, Soul Company, Maid Of Orleans, Groovement Buffa’s - Red Hot Jazz Band, Joe Krown, Doyle Cooper Jazz Band, Dave Ferrato Trio Bullet’s Sports Bar - Jumpin Johnny Sansone Cafe Istanbul - AXIAL TILT- A Grateful Dead Celebration w/ Stu Allen, Rob Eaton, Robin Sylvester, Jay Lane, Donna Jean Godchaux, Charles Neville Carreta's Grill - Top Cats (Harahan), Sensation Band (Metairie), 5 Finger Discount (Slidell) Carrollton Station - Debauche

Carver Theatre - Honey Island Swamp Band, John Mooney, and Walter “Wolfman” Washington Champions Square - Future, A$AP Ferg, Kodak Black Checkpoint Charlie - Woodenhead Chickie Wah Wah - Willie Sugarcaps, Maggie Koerner, Jimbo Mathus’ Southern Soul R&B w/ Robert Finley Circle Bar - Dash Rip Rock Civic Theater - Lake Street Dive, Sweet Crude Columns Hotel - Andrew Hall Covington Farmers Market - Jessica Kerber Crazy Lobster - The River Gang, Poppy’s Poppin’ Saturday Review Creole Cookery - Trad Starrs Jazz Band Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Stanton Moore & Friends w/ Donald Harrison Jr, Robert Walter & more Dos Jefes - Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots Dragon’s Den - Mighty Brother + Katie Kuffel, Mckenna Alicia, Kompression(DJs) El Paso Grill - Recuerdo Band and Quarter Notes (Metairie) Frenchmen Theater - Jason Neville Band w/ Leritte Neville, Da Wild Tchoupitoulas Indians Gasa Gasa - Motel Radio Hi Ho Lounge - Hustle w/ DJ Soul Sister House of Blues - Greensky Bluegrass, Soulive + Shady Horns House of Blues Foundation Room - The Ibervillianaires, The Naughty Place House of Blues The Parish - Cowboy Mouth + Airpack Howlin’ Wolf - Anders Osborne & Friends, Pimps of Joytime, New Orleans Suspects Howlin Wolf The Den - Roosevelt Collier & Friends +Sunrise Set + The Mike Dillon Band Jazz Playhouse - Tom Hook, Delfeayo Marsalis Joy Theater - New Mastersounds, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Kerry Irish Pub - Three w/ Mark Carson, Mark Appleford, Hurricane Refugees Little Gem Saloon - Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, Meschiya Lake & Little Big Horns Maison - Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, Smoking Time Jazz Club, Rebirth Brass Band + Sexual Thunder Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Joe Lastie New Orleans Sound Maple Leaf Bar - Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen w/ Nigel Hall Morning Call City Park - Bill D. Chapman Old Point Bar - Texas Pete One Eyed Jacks - Kamasi Washington Orpheum Theater - Galactic Palm Court Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Band w/ Brian O’ Connell Polo Club Lounge - John Royen, Robin Barnes Preservation Hall - Preservation Hall Jazz Band ft. Shannon Powell, Midnight Preserves ft. Preservation Hall Jazz Band and special guest Prime Example - The Nicholas Payton Trio Rare Form - Will Dickerson, Justin Donovan, Steve Mignano Band Republic New Orleans - Voodoo Dead feat Steve Kimock, Jackie Greene, George Porter Jr., Jeff Chimenti and JM Kimock (1:30 a.m.) , Big Freedia + Soul Rebels + Tank & The Bangas (8 p.m.)

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CharlesNeville Saxophone legend Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers will be headlining his own show as well as later performing in Axial Tilt – A Grateful Dead Celebration. Wed., May 3. $30 Adv, 8:00 p.m., Café Instanbul, cafeistanbulnola.com Rock N’ Bowl - Eric Lindell, Dale Watson, Flow Tribe Saenger Theater - New Orleans is Waiting for Columbus w/ Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Dave Malone, John Medeski, Don Was, Terrence Higgins, Mark Mullens Shamrock - ShamarrFest w/ Shamarr Allen, Big Choo, Roca B, Keedy Black, Reedy, Free Agents Brass Band, DJ Dna & Flipset Fred + others Siberia - Kyle Huval & the Dixie Club Ramblers + Jordan Thibodeaux Snug Harbor - The Bad Plus w/ Ethan Iverson, Reid Anderson & Dave King Southport Hall - Eve to Adam & Blacklite District (Deck), Marc Stone w/ Layla Special Venue - Bad Mimosas Spotted Cat - Monty Banks, Antoine Diel and Arsene DeLay, Panorama Jazz Band, Davis Rogan

Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Muses Frenchman St. - Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band Three Muses Maple St. - Davy Mooney, Messy Cookers Tipitina’s - North Mississippi Allstars + The Deslondes, The Greyboy Allstars Willow - Russell Batiste, Bones Explosion, Dysfunktional Bone, the Shapeshifters w/ Daryl Johnson & Dave Ezell Sunday, May 7 AllWays Lounge - Haruka Kikuchi & the Big 4Tune Bamboula’s - Co & Co Travelin’ Show, Smokin’ Time Jazz Club, Carl Leblanc, Ed Willis & Blues 4 Sale, Chris Mule & The Perpetrators(Frenchmen Theater) Bar Mon Cher - Fools Gold String Band

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Bayou Beer Garden - Aurora Nealand, Alexis & the Samurai, Andre Duhon Blue Nile - Funky But Better w/ Big Sam, Doug Wimbash, Roosevelt Collier, Maurice Brown & Ike Stubblefield Blue Nile Balcony Room - Juju fest Final w/ Pirate’s Choice, The Fufu All-Starts & The Wahala Boys BMC - Bayou Wind, Ruth Marie’s Modern Jazz Band , The Reality Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Trio w/ Jon-Erik Kellso Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, John Meunier, Jazz Youth Showcase, Steve Pistorius, Orange Kellin, James Evans & Benny Amon, ZooKeys featuring Beth Patterson and Josh Paxton Bullet’s Sports Bar - VL & the Just Right Band Carreta’s Grill - Sensation Band (Metairie) Carver Theater - Zydeco Fest w/ Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Corey Ledet & his Zydeco Band Chickie Wah Wah - Shinyribs, James Singleton, Brian Haas, Mike Dillon & Annie Ellicott Circle Bar - Micah McKee & Blind Texas Marlin, DJ Pasta Columns Hotel - Chip Wilson Crazy Lobster - The Gator Bites, the Neon Shadows Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Stanton Moore & Friends w/ Donald Harrison Jr., Robert Walter & more Dos Jefes - Tangiers Combo Dragon’s Den - Anuraag Pendyal, Church(DJs) Hi Ho Lounge - Azzfest Frenchmen Theater - Chris Mule & the Perpetrators Hi Ho Lounge - Azzfest House of Blues Foundation Room - The Quickening House of Blues The Parish - HeartByrne: Talking Heads Tribute Howlin’ Wolf - Michael Jackson vs. Stevie Wonder, Zigaboo’s Funk Revue & Organ Freeman Howlin’ Wolf “The Den” - Hot 8 Brass Band Jazz Playhouse - Glen Davie Andrew Tribute to Louis Armstrong Joy Theater - The New Mastersounds, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop, The One Tailed Three, Patrick Cooper Mag’s 940 - Sunday Night Jazz Series Maison - Chance Bushman & the NOLA Jitterbugs, Higher Heights Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Joe Lastie New Orleans Sound Maple Leaf Bar - Joe Krown Trio, Eddie Roberts, Sherik, Alan Evans & more, Marco Benevento Morning Call City Park - Billy D Chapman Old Point Bar - Amanda Walker One Eyed Jacks - Kamasi Washington, Khruangbin Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Sunday Night Swingers w/Lucien Barbarin & Mark Braud Preservation Hall - Wendell Brunious, Preservation Hall Jazz Band Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rare Form - Heather Holloway & the Heebie Jeebies, Shan Kenner Trio, Native Swing Republic New Orleans - Voodoo Dead w/ Steve Kimock, Jackie Greene & more Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Tab Benoit, Sonny Landreth, Jonathon Boogie Long Siberia - Lynn Drury + Dynado + Alexandra Scott Slidell’s Heritage Park - Louisiana Philharmonic Snug Harbor - Henry Butler Quartet Southport Hall - It Lies Within Spotted Cat - Carolyn Broussard, Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, Casey & the New Sound Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Keys (Ace Hotel) - Una Mezcla, Bill Summers & more Three Muses Frenchman St. - Raphael & Pascal, Linnzi Zaorski Three Muses Maple - Debbie Davis & Josh Paxton Tipitina’s - Dumpstaphunk + Naughty Professor + DJ Soul Sister Treme Hideaway - MainLine Trinity Episcopal Church - Dr. Wen Zhang & New Orleans Chinese Choir Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Brandon Moreau & Cajun Grass, Bayou Cajun Swamp Band Monday, May 8 Bamboula’s - Tangiers Jazz Combo, Swinging Gypsies Jazz, Sunshine Brass Band Bar Mon Cher - Lefty Lucy presents Burlesque Bingo Blue Nile - The Nth Power Blue Nile Balcony Room - Brass-a-Holics BMC - Yeah You Right Band, Lil Red & Big Bad, Keith Ston Band

Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Ed Volker Circle Bar - Phil the Tremolo King, The Geraniums Columns Hotel - David Douceet Crazy Lobster - the Insta-Gators Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat D.b.a - Alexis & the Samurai, Glen David Andrew Dragon’s Den - Monday Night Swing, Andy Reid’s Imagination Council, DJ lll Medina Hi Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin Party, Instant Opus House of Blues - Chevelle Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Kerry Irish Pub - Hurricane Refugees, Roux The Day!, Kim Carson LA Music Factory - Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show w/ Royal Fingerbowl (noon), Smoking Time Jazz Club(130pm), John “Papa” Gros(3pm), Eric Lindell (430pm), Preservation Hall Jazz Band (6pm) Maison - Chicken & Waffles, Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Joe Lastie New Orleasn Sound Maple Leaf - The Porter Trio w/ George Porter Jr. & Eric Krasno Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Preservation Hall - Preservation All-Stars w/ Charlie Gabriel Rare Form - Nervous Duane, Ace w/ Dave Easley Siberia - The Obsessed + Karma to Burn + Lo-Pam + Mountain of Wizard Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville band Spotted Cat - Royal Street Windin’ Boys, Sarah McCoy and the Oopsie Daisies, Dominick Grillo and the Frenchmen Street All-Stars, Jazz Vipers Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Muses Frenchman St. - Miss Sophie Lee, BArt Ramsey, Washboard Rodeo Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Cajun Drifters University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center Recital Hall New Orleans Civic Symphony Tuesday, May 9 21st Amendment - 30x90 Blues Women AllWays Lounge - Open Mic Night w/ Stacey Colangelo Bamboula’s Pink Magnolias, Joe Goldberg Jazz Trio, Dana & the Boneshakers, Ed Willis & the Blues 4 Sale BMC - Jersey Slim & the Budz Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buffa’s - Vanessa Carr Bullet’s Sports Bar - John Pierre Celebration Hall - The TBC Brass Band (12 AM) Chickie Wah Wah - Albanie Falletta, Jon Cleary Circle Bar - Carl LeBlanc, Bob & The Thunder Columns Hotel - The New Orleans Guitar Masters w/ Jimmy Robinson, Cranston Clements, and John Rankin Crazy Lobster - AC and the Heat Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat D.b.a - Dinosaurchestra, Treme Brass Band Dos Jefes -- Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Gasa Gasa - Progression Music Series House of Blues - Chevelle Jazz Playhouse - Nayo Jones Experience Kerry Irish Pub - Beth Patterson, Jason Bishop Little Gem Saloon - Charlie Miller Maison - Gregory Agid Quartet Maple Leaf - Rebirth Brass Band Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Preservation Hall - Preservation All Stars Rare Form - Mark Appleford, Vic Shepard Ray’s on the Avenue - Bobby Love & Friends Republic New Orleans - Highly Suspect Siberia - Sir Richard Bishop + Robert Mills SideBar Nola - Martin Krushe & Prone To Fits Smoothie King Center - The Weeknd Snug Harbor - Charles Neville & the New England Nevilles Spotted Cat - Andy J Forest, Little Big Horns, Smoking Time Jazz Club Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Muses - Gary Negbaur Three Muses Maple - Gypsyland Jazz

Chevelle American rock band Chevelle returns to the Crescent City for a two-night stop at the House of Blues with special guests Aeges and Silver Snakes. Mon. & Tues., May 8 & 9. $35.50 Adv, 6:30 p.m., House of Blues, houseofblues.com/neworleans

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TheWeeknd Grammy Award-winner The Weeknd is taking his fourth full-length album Starboy on the road for his Legend of The Fall Tour featuring new hits like "I Feel It Coming" and oldies such as "Earned It." Tues., May 9. $36-$334 Adv, 7:30 p.m., Smoothie King Center, smoothiekingcenter.com Trinity Episcopal Church - Organ & Labyrinth w/ Albinas Prizgintas UNO Lakefront Arena - Blink-182 Wednesday, May 10 Bamboula’s - Hot trio w/ Giselle Anguizola, Messy Cookers, Mem Shannon Band BMC - Set Up Kings, Community Center Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night w/ Nattie Bullet’s Sports Band - Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots Cafe Istanbul - Leo Nocentelli + Steve Walkup & the Night People Candlelight Lounge - Andrews Brass Band Celebration Hall - The TBC Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott, Mike Doussand Band Circle Bar - The Iguanas Columns Hotel - Andy Rogers Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz & The Palace of Sin D.b.a - Tin Men, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters Dos Jefes - George French Trio Dragon’s Den - Groove Therapy Gasa Gasa - the Besnard Lakes, Life & Times Hi Ho Lounge - Creed Bratton Howlin’ Wolf The Den - Think Less, Hear More Jazz Playhouse - Glen David Andrews Kerry Irish Pub - Kim Carson, Tim Robertson Lafayette Square - PJ Morton + Andrew Duhon Trio Little Gem Saloon - Reid Poole Duo Maison - McKenna Alicia, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Brasszilla Maple Leaf - Raja Kassis presents Space Dub w/ members of Toubab Krewe & Others Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras, Krewe Du Two Old U.S Mint - Dwayne Dopsie Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Band w/ Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman Preservation Hall - Preservation All-Stars Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rare From - Nervous Duane, Jonathan Bauer Band, Champion Swag w/ Matt Galloway Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Mitch Woods & the Delta 88’s Seal’s Class Act - Treme Brass Band Siberia - Gunpowder Grey, God Fearing Fuck Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra w/ Terrance Taplin Spotted Cat - Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel & the New Orleans Power Misfits Special Venue - Spider Murphy Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Keys - Helen Gillet + Nikki Glaspie Three Muses - Leslie Martin - Hot Club of New Orleans Three Muses Maple - Sam Cammarata Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Cajungrass Thursday, May 11 Armstrong Park - David Batiste & Sons + Bag of Donuts Bamboula’s - Kala Bazaar Swing Society, Jenavieve & the Royal Street Windin’ Boys Banks Street Bar - the 99 Playboys Bar Mon Cher - “Bats in the Belfry” w/ DJ Mange & Emily Anne BMC - Mike Darby & the House of Cards, Maid of Orleans Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski & Rex Gregory Buffa’s - Gumbo Cabaret, Tom McDermott and Friends Bullet’s Sports Bar - Kermit Ruffins & the BBW Swingers Candlelight Lounge - Marina Orchestra Carousel Lounge Hotel Monteleone - Antoine Diel Quartet Chickie Wah Wah - Phil deGruy & Emily Robertson, Paul Sanchez , Jimmy Robertson, Tommy Malone & Lisa Mill Circle Bar - Natalie Mae & Gina Leslie Columns Hotel - Marc Stone

Crazy Lobster - The Spanish Plaza 3 D.b.a - Roamin Jasmine, Luke Winslow King Dragon’s Den - Abner Delite, New Creation Brass Band Dragon’s Den Upstairs - Mcreally Real + Blu Ray Libo + Ra BTW + Vikielo + more Gasa Gasa - K.I.D, Cupcakke Hi Ho Lounge - Kelcy Mae House of Blues The Parish - King Lil G Jazz Playhouse - Ashlin Parker Trio, James Rivers Movement Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop , Beth Patterson Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop - Lucky Lee Lafreniere Park - Louisiana Philharmonic Le Bon Temps Roule - The Soul Rebels Little Gem Saloon - Michael Watson Presents the Alchemy Maison - Good For Nothin’ Band, Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, Dysfunctional Bone Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Joe Lastie New Orleans Sound Maple Leaf - the Trio w/ Johnny Vidacovich & guests Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Ogden After Hours Old Point Bar - Joy Clark One Eyed Jacks - Fast Times 80s & 90s Night Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Crescent City Joymakers w/ Duke Heitger & Tim Laughli0n Preservation Hall - Preservation Legacy Band w/ Greg Stafford, Preservation All-Stars w/ Lucien Barbarin Ralph’s On the Park - Jow Krown Rare Form - Beardsley & Joe Pollock, Voodoo Wagon, Alabaster Swag, Justin Donovan Band Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2 Step Siberia - Holy Golden, Little Girl, Sweater Creep SideBar Nola - David Bandrowski & Friends Snug Harbor - Sasha Masakowski & Art Market Spotted Cat - Monty Band, Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, Miss Sophie Lee, Jumbo Shrimp Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland The Irish House - Patrick Cooper, No Quarter Shanty Krewe Three Keys - Little Cosmicana & more Three Muses - Tom McDermott, Meschiya Lake Three Muses Maple - Mia Borders Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Cajun Drifters, Nonc NU & Da Wild Matous Friday, May 12 Bamboula’s - Co & Co Travelin’ Show, Chance Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompers, Smoky Greenwell, Troy Turner Banks Street Bar - Valerie Sassyfras + Quintessential Octopus Bar Mon Cher - Samantha Pearl BMC - Heterophylly, One Mind Brass Band Bombay Club - Los Tres Amigos Buffa’s - Greg Schatz, Silver City Bound Bullet’s Sports Bar - Original Pinettes Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, Papa Mali Circle Bar - Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion Columns Hotel - Andrew Hall Crazy Lobster - Ken Swartz & the Palace of Sin D.b.a - Hot Club of New Orleans, Kenny Brown Dos Jefes - Vivaz Dragon’s Den - Loose Marbles, DJ RQ Away Gasa Gasa - Smino, Monte Booker, Jay 2, Bari Hi Ho Lounge - Deaf Poets + Merkablah + StereoEater, DJ Matt Scott Jazz Playhouse - Joe Krown, Quiana Lynell, Burlesque Ballroom w/ Trixie Minx & Romy Kaye & the Mercy Buckets Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Guitar Slim Jim Kerry Irish Pub - Tim Robertson, Mark Appleford, The One Tailed Three Maison - Chegadao, Asthon Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers, RnR Music Group Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Joe Lastie New Orleans Sound Maple Leaf - Mofess: June Yamagishi, Tom Worrell, Lance Ellis, David Hyde, Billy Gregory, Leslie Smith Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen, Jamey St. Pierre & The

Honeycreepers One Eyed Jacks - Hamilton Leithauser Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Band w/ Lucie Barbarin & Kevin Louise Preservation Hall - Wendell Brunious & Daniel “Weenie” Farrow Rare Form - Nervous Duane, Justin Donovan, Noisewater Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Mixed Nuts Roosevelt Hotel Fountain Lounge - Antoine Diel Trio Siberia - Luke Spurr Allen, Alex McMurray, Ryan Scully Snug Harbor - Phillip Manuel & Michael Pellera Quartet Spotted Cat - Andy J Forest, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Muses - Matt Johnson, Doro Watt Jazz Three Muses Maple - Linnzi Zaorski, Monty Banks Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Bayou Cajun Swamp Band, T’Canaille W XYZ Bar Aloft Hotel - Deltaphonic Willow - GRad Bash w/ Elysian Feel Saturday, May 13 Bamboula’s - Kala Bazaar Swing Society, G & her Swinging 3, Johnny Mastro Bar Mon Cher - Barbarella Blue Blue Nile Balcony Room - Washboard Chaz Blues Trio BMC - the Jazzman, Willie Lockett & Blues Krewe, Keith Stone Bombay Club - Don Vappie Buffa’s - Red Hot Jazz Band, Yardbird Sweethearts, James Evans Trio Chickie Wah Wah - Jim McCormick & John Gros: 6 Strings & 88 Keys Columns Hotel - Andrew Hall Crazy Lobster - the River Gang, Poppy’s Poppin’ Saturday Review Creole Cookery - Trad Stars Jazz Band D.b.a - Meschiya Lake & Little Big Horns, Little Freddie King Dew Drop Social & Benevolent Society Hall - Phil deGruy & Emily Robertson, Roaming Jasmine Dos Jefes - Betty Shirley Band Dragon’s Den - Elizabeth McBride, Southern Dynasty DJs Dragon’s Den Upstairs - Talk Nerdy to Me, Sexy Back w/ DJ Dizzi Gasa Gasa - Tribute to Weezer and the Smiths w/ Julius Wheezer, the Gentlemen Commoners Hi Ho Lounge - Hustle w/ DJ Soul Sister House of Blues - Blackbear Howlin’ Wolf The Den - Stoked Jazz Playhouse - Tom Hook, Shannon Powell Joy Theater - Victor Wooten Trio Lucky’s - Totally Abandoned Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Neisha Ruffins Kerry Irish Pub - Foot & Friends, Vali Talbot, Beth Paterson Lighthouse Bar & Grill - Hot Sauce Band Mahalia Jackson Theater - Jessica Lang Dance Maison - RnR Music Group, Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, Leah Rucker Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Joe Lastie New Orleans Sound

Morning Call City Park - Billy D Chapman Old Point Bar - Chris Klein Old U.S. Mint - Ron Hacker Band w/ Jason Ricci One Eyed Jacks - Sondre Lerche Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Band w/ Brian O'Connell & Lester Caliste Polo Club Lounge - John Royen, Robin Barnes Pontchartrain Vineyards - Kenny Neal Preservation Hall - Leroy James, Shannon Powell Rare Form - Will Dickerson, Justin Donovan, Steve Mignano Band Rock ‘n’ Bowl - 90 Degrees West, The Strays Shamrock - BarHoppers Siberia - Shonen Knife, Dummy Dumpsters, Casual Burn Smoothie King Center - the Chainsmokers, Kiiara, Emily Warren Snug Harbor - Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony Special Venue - Makin’ Groceries Spotted Cat - Monty Banks, Shotgun Jazz Band, Panorama Jazz Band, Jazz Vipers Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Muses - Chris Christy, Debbie Davis, Shotgun Jazz Three Muses Maple - Davy Mooney, Russell Welch Tropical Isle Bayou Club - the Troubadour, Bayou Cajun Swamp Band, T'Canaille Sunday, May 14 AllWays Lounge - Smokin’ Time Jazz Band Bamboula’s - American Spirit Jazz Band, Messy Cookers, Ed Willis & the Blues 4 Sale Bar Mon Cher - Fools Gold String Band BMC - Bayou Wind, Ruth Mari’s Modern Jazz Band, Mignano Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Band Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, Guidry Mother’s Day Tribute, Gerald French Trio Bullet’s Sports Bar - John Pierre Cafe Beignet Musical Legends Park - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Chickie Wah Wah - Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns Circle Bar - Micah McKee & Friends + Blind Texas Marlin, DJ Pasta Columns Hotel - Chip Wilson Crazy Lobster - the Gator Bites, the Neon Shadows D.b.a - Palmetto Bug Stompers Dragon’s Den - Anuraag Pendyal, Church(DJs) Hi Ho Lounge - the Olio: Live Band Variety Show w/ Burlesque Howlin’ Wolf The Den - Hot 8 Brass Band Jazz Playhouse - Germaine Bazzle Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge - Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub - Mark Appleford, Beth Patterson, Chip Wilson Maison - Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaired, Roamin’ Jasmine, Meghan Stewart, Higher Heights Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Joe Lastie New Orleans Sound Maple Leaf - Joe Krown Trio Morning Call City Park - Billy D Chapman New Orleans Healing Center - Moulin Rouge fete w/ New Creation Brass Band, Nyce, the Pinettes & more

TheTotalPackageTour New Kids On The Block is hitting the road for a headlining tour alongside Grammy Award-winning tourmates Paula Abdul and Boyz II Men for a follow-up to 2013’s hugely successful Package Tour.

Fri., May 19. $26-$250 Adv, 7:30 p.m., Smoothie King Center, smoothiekingcenter.com Old Point Bar - Luna Mora Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Sunday Night Swingsters w/ Lucien Barbarin & Matt Braud Preservation Hall - Gregg Stafford, Wendell Brunious Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rare Form - Heather Holloway & the Heebie Jeebies, Mahogany Vreeze, Steve DeTroy Rock ‘n’ Bowl - Bruce Daigrepont Siberia - Katey Red Bday Bash Bounce Snug Harbor - Sidney Bechet Birthday Tribute w/ Aurora Nealand Spotted Cat - Carolyn Broussard, John Lisi, Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, Pat Casey & the New Sound Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland

The Tigermen Den - Bobby Michot Three Keys - Bon Bon Vivant & Friends Three Muses - Raphael et Pascal, Linnzi Zaorski Trinity Episcopal Church - Valerie & Imani Francis + Wilfred Delphin Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Brandon Moreau & Cajungrass, Bayou Cajun Swamp Band Monday, May 15 Bamboula’s - Tangiers Jazz Combo, Swinging Gypsies Jazz, Sunshine Brass Band Bar Mon Cher - Lefty Lucy presents Burlesque Bingo BMC - Yeah You Right Band, Lil Red & Big Bad, Keith Stone Band Bombay Club - David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel

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May 9................................................................................................... Blink-182 May 27.................................................................................Big Easy Rollergirls May 28.............................................................. An Evening With Erykah Badu June 2 - 4.......................................................................... Symphony Book Fair June 10................................................ A Night of Worship with Bethel Music July 29......................... The Blind Sensation of Comedy with Blowfish Jacobs September 10................ I Love The 90s: The Party Continues Tour feat. TLC Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, Lakefront Arena Box Office, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

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Cafe Beignet Musical Legends Park - Steamboat Willie Jazz Band Chickie Wah Wah - Justin Molaison, Alex McMurray & John Fohl Circle Bar - Phil the Tremolo King Columns Hotel - David Doucet Crazy Lobster - the Insta-Gators d.b.a - Chappy Dos Jefes - Matt Lemmler Dragon’s Den - Monday Night Swing, Shake ‘em Up Jazz Band, DJ lll Medina Gasa Gasa - Hoops, Parts, Lawn Hi Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin’ Party, Instant Opus Jazz Playhouse - Gerald French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Kerry Irish Pub - St Claude Serenaders, Crossing Canal, Kim Carson Maison - Chicken & Waffles, Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, New Legaxy Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Joe Lastie New Orleans Sound Maple Leaf - The Porter Trio Morning Call - Valerie Sassyfras Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Preservation Hall - Preservation All-Stars Rare Form - Nervous Duane, Ace w/ Dave Easley Saint - MoTown Mondays w/ DJ Shane Love Siberia - Comic Strip Snug Harbor - Charmaine Neville Band Spotted Cat - Royal St. Windin Boys, Sarah McCoy & the Oopsie Daisies, Dominick Grillo & the Frenchmen All-Stars, Jazz Vipers Steamboat Natchez - Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, Dukes of Dixieland Three Muses - Monty Banks Tipitina’s - Reckless Kelly Tropical Isle Bayou Club - Cajun Drifters Tuesday, May 16 21st Amendment - 30x90 Blues Women AllWays Lounge - Open Mic w/ Stacey Colangelo Bombay Club - Matt Lemmler Buffa’s - Vanessa Carr Bullet’s Sports Bar - The Wizz Celebration Hall - The TBC Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Albanie Falletta, Jon Cleary Circle Bar - Carl Leblanc Columns Hotel - Paul Sanchez & John Rankin Hi Ho Lounge - Nate Kostar Kerry Irish Pub - Irish Session, Patrick Cooper, Jason Bishop Maison - Claire & The Company, Gregory Agid Quartet, Ricio & Reeces Pieces Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rare From - Mark Appleford SideBar Nola - Carlo Nuccio & Jonathan Freilich Duo Snug Harbor - NOCCA Jazz Ensemble Three Muses - Sam Friend, Messy Cookers Three Muses Maple - Gypsyland Jazz Trinity Episcopal Church - Organ & Labyrinth w/ Albinas Prizgintas

Wednesday, May 17 Bombay Club - Josh Paxton Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night w/ Nattie Celebration Hall - The TBC Brass Band Chickie Wah Wah - Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott, Mike Doussan Band Circle Bar - The Iguanas Columns Hotel - Andy Rogers Dragon’s Den - Groove Therapy Hi Ho Lounge - Joscoe Bird + Sabine McCalla & Black Suzie Howlin’ Wolf - Russ Kerry Irish Pub - Kim Carson Lafayette Square - Mia Borders, Will Dickerson Maison - Dinosaurchestra, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Sam Price & the True Believers Old U.S Mint - Pink Magnolias Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Band w/Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rare Form - Nervous Duane, Josh Benitez Band, Matt Galloway Seal’s Class Act - Treme Brass Band Snug Harbor - Uptown Jazz Orchestra w/ Delfeayo Marsalis The Irish House - Patrick Cooper Three Muses - Leslie Martin, Schatzy Thursday, May 18 Armstrong Park - Slick Skillet Serenaders, Chris Klein and the Boulevards Bar Mon Cher - “Bats in the Belfry” w/ DJ Mange & Emily Anne Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski & Nahum Zdybel Buffa’s - Debbie Davis and Josh Paxton, Tom McDermott and Friends Carousel Lounge Hotel Monteleone - Antoine Diel Quarter Chickie Wah Wah - Phil Degruy & Emily Robertson, John “Papa” Gros Band Circle Bar - Natalie Mae & Gina Leslie Columns Hotel - Marc Stone d.ba. - Mainline Dragon’s Den - Donacello + NEZ Dragon’s Den Upstairs - Soundclash Hi Ho Lounge - Stellar’s Jay, Noelle Tannen Band + Kaya Nicole & Elizabeth McBride Kerry Irish Pub - Jason Bishop, Dave Bandrowski Le Bon Temps Roule - The Soul Rebels Maison - Good For Nothin’ Band, Asylum Chorus Dysfunctional Bone, No Good Deed Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Linnzi Zaorski Old Point Bar - Ruby & the Rogues Orpheum Theater - Louisiana Philharmonic Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Palm Court Jazz band - Crescent City Joymakers w/ Duke Heitger & Tim Laughlin Ralph’s On the Park - Joe Krown Rare Form - Beardsley & Joe Pollock, Voodoo Wagon, Eureeka Starfish, DJ Love Snug Harbor - Spencer Bohren

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Three Muses - Tom McDermott, Meschiya Lake Three Muses Maple - Mia Border Tipitina’s - Reckless Kelly + Blue Water Highway Friday, May 19 Bar Mon Cher - Samantha Pearl Bombay Club - Riverside Jazz Collective Buffa’s - Keith Burnstein, Marina Orchestra Chickie Wah Wah - Michael Pearce, Paul Sanchez Circle Bar - Rik Salve’s Country Persuasion Columns Hotel - Andrew Hall Dragon’s Den - Loose Marbles, DJ RQ Away Green Room - Totally Abandoned Hi Ho Lounge - Second Hand Street Band + Ainsley Matich & the Broken Blues Historic New Orleans Collection - Sweet Olive String Band Howlin’ Wolf “The Den” - Chuck Inglish Joy Theater - Band of Horses Kerry Irish Pub - Will Dickerson, Beth Patterson, Hurricane Refugees Le Bon Temps Roule - Steve DeTroy Maison - No Good Deed, Asthon Hines & the Big Easy Brawlers Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Joe Lastie New Orleans Sound Maple Leaf - Are Teitel Band w/ Joe Ashlar, Kermal Watson, Eric Bloom & Eric Vogel Marigny Opera House - La Flamenca w/ Kenya Lawrence Jackson, Tyrone Chambers & more Old Point Bar - Rick Trolsen, Jamie Lynn Vessels Old U.S Mint - Billie Davies: A Nu Experience Palace Cafe Black Duck Bar - The Rum Runners Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Band w/ Kevin Louise Rare Form - Nervous Duane, Justin Donovan Roosevelt Hotel Fountain Lounge - Antoine Diel Trio Snug Harbor - Ellis Marsalis Quintet Three Muses - Royal Roses, Doro Watt Jazz Three Muses Maple - Linnzi Zaorski, Monty Banks Trinity Episcopal Church - Fleur de Lys Chamber Orchestra Saturday, May 20 Bar Mon Cher - Barbarella Blue Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Quartet Buffa’s - Red Hot Jazz Band, Dapper Dandies, Davis Rogan Chickie Wah Wah - Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots + Johnny Sansone Circle Bar - Space Dragon’s Den - Kaya Nicole, Baby Giants Jazz Band, DJ Dizzi + DJ lll Medina Gasa Gasa - Vallis Alps Hi Ho Lounge - Hustle w/ DJ Soul Sister Howlin Wolf The Den - Chuck Inglish Kerry Irish Pub - Chip Wilson, Van Hudson, Invisible Cowboy Band Le Bon Temps Roule - Little Freddie King Maison - Chance Bushman & the Ibervillianaires, Royal Street Windin’ Boys, The Wahala Boys Maison Bourbon Jazz Club - Joe Lastie New Orleans Sound Mandeville Trailhead - Alex McMurray, John “Papa” Gros, Paul

Sanchez & Eric Bolivar Marigny Opera House - La Flamenca w/ Kenya Lawrence Jackson Tyrone Chambers & more Orpheum Theater - Louisiana Philharmonic Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Palm Court Jazz Band w/ Brian O’ Connell Rare Form - Will Dickerson, Justin Donovan, Steve Mignano Band Republic New Orleans - Kehlani + Ella Mai + Jahkoy + Noodles Shamrock - Fist Full of Flannel Snug Harbor - Dr. Michael White & The Original Liberty Jazz Band Special Venue - Howard Hewett Three Muses - Chris Christy, Luke Winslow King, Shotgun Jazz Three Muses Maple - Davy Mooney Tipitina's - Sexual Thunder!, Miss Mojo & Aaron Cohen Band Sunday, May 21 AllWays Lounge - Steve Detroy & the Swing Revue Bar Mon Cher - Fools Gold String Band Bayou Boogaloo - Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen Bombay Club - Kris Tokarski Trio Buffa’s - Some Like It Hot, Steve DeTroy, Steve Pistorius, Orange Kellin, James Evans and Benny Amon Circle Bar - Micah Mckee & Friends + Blind Texas Marlin, DJ pasta Columns Hotel - Chip Wilson Dragon’s Den - Anuraag Pendyal, Church (DJs) Jazz and Heritage Center - Tori Lambert & Alden Devoe Kerry Irish Pub - Mark Appleford, Lynn Drury, Irish Session, Beth Patterson Maison - Chance Bushman & the NOLA Jitterbugs, Kristina Morales & the Bayou Shufflers, Leah Rucker, Higher Heights Palm Court Jazz Cafe - Sunday Night Swingsters w/ Lucien Barbarin & Mark Braud Rare Form - Heather Holloway & the Heebie Jeebies, Native Swing Saenger Theater - Sigur Ros Siberia - A Place To Bury Strangers, Trance Farmers, Bottomfeeders, The Detail Snug Harbor - The Organic Trio w/ Brian Seeger Three Keys - Bon Bon Vivant & Friends Three Muses - Raphael et Pascal, Linnzi Zaorski Monday, May 22 Bamboula’s Swinging Gypsies Jazz, Sunshine Brass Band Bar Mon Cher - Lefty Lucy presents Burlesque Bingo Bombay Club - Joe Krown Buffa’s - Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Justin Molaison, Alex McMurray & Alex Bosworth Circle Bar - Phil the Tremolo King, all the colors of the dark presents The Poppy Field Columns Hotel - David Doucet d.b.a. - Chappy Dragon’s Den - Monday Night Swing, The Crescent City Blue Blowers, DJ lll Medina Hi Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin’ Party

"I Put In Overtime Inside This Vocal Booth" -Future

By Emil Flemmon

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pparently, that overtime paid off for the Atlanta-born and -raised emcee.

On February 17, Future became the first artist in history to have his self-titled album, FUTURE, not only debut at number one, but to have the follow-up album, HNDRX, repeat the same success. Both albums were released within a week of each other, adding another notch to Future’s success since his majorlabel debut of 2012’s infectious single, “Turn On the Lights.”

Thanks to the way in which album sales have revamped their charting relationship on Billboard, in conjunction with Nielsen’s data push, Future’s success rose on the new platform, which includes streaming as an equivalent to album purchases. This change has helped a lot of artists in today’s climate reach even better milestones in music, such as Katy Perry, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift, to name a few.

Future’s Nobody Safe Tour will touch down in the Greater New Orleans Area on May 6 at Champions Square. Fans will hopefully get to hear familiar songs from albums like Pluto, Honest, and standout cuts from HNDRX including “Selfish” featuring Rihanna, “Fresh Air,” and “Mask Off” from his self-titled album.

In addition to his solo success, Future has collaborated with industry heavy-hitters like Drake, DJ Esco, Gucci Mane, The Weeknd, and others, lengthening his body of work; that success has a story of its own.

Born Nayvadius Wilburn on November 20, 1983, Wilburn got his stage name while a member of the Dungeon Family.

That eventually landed him under the wing of “U.O.E.N.O.” rapper Rocko through A1 Recordings. Although that working relationship would cause commotion later on, during the new age of social media wars, Rocko spoke publicly about helping Future secure his record deal with Epic Records.

Once an artist is signed to a record label, albums aren’t released automatically.

Mixtapes have become a cornerstone for artists to help build and keep buzz prior to their label debut. 2012’s Astronaut Status would be the last mixtape Future released before the debut of Pluto. Reviews during his mixtape era, running between 2011 and 2012, sparked a conversation about the delivery of his bars. Serving auto-tune over rap lyrics, the combination was coming off like “rap singing” as opposed to the more traditionally hip hoprooted flow that rap fans are accustomed to.

No less, with the release of Pluto, hits like “Same Damn Time,” “Tony Montana,” and his first single that entered the Hot 100, “Magic,” Future was on a solid road to popularity. He was adapting to the formula in the current state of music that contained catchy hooks and perhaps watered-down lyrics, depending on who you ask, but overall, his music was heard globally on both urban and pop radio and in clubs.

A repackaging of the album amid Pluto’s success included a lineup of remixes with Kelly Rowland, Ludacris, and the heavily radio-doused “Loveeeeee Song” featuring the singles selling queen herself, Rihanna.

With the consistently rising popularity of the duet between both artists, a recipe that was

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working quite well on radio, it was rumored that Future wanted to do a video for the song.

However, a “shadily thrown” set of words between his ex-girlfriend, Ciara, and Rihanna, during an episode of E!’s Fashion Police, allegedly 86ed that opportunity for the rising rapper.

The follow-up to Future’s debut album birthed Honest in 2014 and spawned collaborations with Kanye West, Pusha T, Pharrell, and Miley Cyrus on the promo single “Real and True.” DS2 and EVOL would soon trail his growing discography.

The Era of Controversy: What’s life without a challenge, right? While no public figure is usually without a little controversy or scandal, good PR can always come in handy. Most of the time, anyway. The question isn’t whether or not human error will be exposed or how the main attraction reacts to it, but more so how the backlash may impact one’s career.

In the African American community, despite the populous of his music, Future received massive criticism for fathering four children with four different women: India J, Jessica Smith, Brittni Mealy, and Ciara, who would later wed Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson.

While India J was mostly absent from Future’s baby momma public conflict, that didn’t stop other circumstances from surfacing. Smith filed a lawsuit against Future for unpaid child support, Mealy was often seen with Future on social media after his failed relationship with Ciara, sparking rekindling rumors, yet it was Ciara who

became a focal point in the urban gossip blogosphere.

The relationship of the former couple, who got engaged following the birth of their only child, Future Zahir Wilburn, quickly found its way to an early grave. Reports back in August 2016 surfaced that Ciara left the engagement amid allegations that Future stepped out on their relationship with his stylist. Though he denied the allegations, he didn’t shy away from openly addressing his side.

In a candid clip posted via Vevo, Future was asked why he didn’t marry Ciara, replying, “I want to marry you but can't have no big

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wedding on E! News. I can't have all these bigass media outlets cover my wedding and I'm not comfortable. I'm not even comfortable with the people in here. I'm not comfortable where I'm at in my career. I'm not comfortable about compromising—being the person that I am, being the man I am. I feel like my better judgment is to go back to record and make better music ... I felt like I knew what I was doing. I said it.”

While the battle between Ciara and Future was far from over, it was just one of the many things brought to the public following their relationship. Rocko, who signed Future to A1

Recordings before he tied the knot with Epic Records, sued the “Big Rube” rapper for $10 million for breach of contract. Reportedly, Rocko believed that once Future signed with Epic, he intentionally kept Rocko from the monies that he felt he was owed. A lawsuit and countersuit soon followed during which Future called Rocko “a con artist.”

Not shying away from a defensive platform via Instagram, Rocko clapped back, saying, “Future and I could’ve sat down like men and settled this easily ages ago. Not sure what his reasons were, but I respect it. Only reason there’s even a lawsuit in place is because he said to let the lawyers handle it. Homie works hard and is very talented and deserves all of his success. I will always support my boy regardless! Pre-order his album.”

The “high road” tactic that Rocko seemingly used with good intentions did nothing to ease the discord of the war of words. Perhaps being the “bigger man” is often overrated to some because at the end of the day, we can’t change the outcome with people or the cycle of changeable emotions. As of now, there have been no further reports on the legal dispute between the two.

No great success story for any man lacks prideful moments on the journey to achieve and build his own, but Future’s reign has deemed him one of the most popular and demanded rappers of today. Someone once said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” If that “courage” continues in being a rap hit-maker, Future’s future looks mighty bright.

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Irma Thomas will be having a concert at the Audubon Zoo for Mother’s Day. This event is popular, so make sure to get your tickets ahead of time (moms and Audubon Institute members get in free!). Along with enjoying the music, you can shop at the arts and crafts tents and pick out something special for your mother this Mother’s Day. And there’s plenty of food available as well. Make sure to treat your mom this year with a trip to the Audubon Zoo.

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FESTIVALS/FOOD & DRINK NOLA Crawfish Festival Central City Barbeque, 1201 S. Rampart St. May 1-3 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. nolacrawfishfest.com Relax and hang loose at the ultimate crawfish festival right in the heart of New Orleans. Cool down with brews from NOLA Brewery, whose beers act as the perfect complement to crawfish prepared by Chris “Shaggy” Davis and his NOLA Crawfish King staff. This three-day event will also host a medley of New Orleans’s finest musicians including Neville Jacobs, NCF Funk Squad, Raw Oyster Cult, and many more.

Don’t forget to take part in the Ultimate Crawfish Cook-Off on May 3, judged by a panel of local celebrities.

NOLA Crawfish Festival May 1-3 Cuba to Congo Square Throwdown Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

May 4 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. facebook.com/events/1669561713346654 David D'omni will be performing with Bamboula 2000, a music group that fuses island sound and New Orleans soul, and special guest New Orleans native and R&B legend Deacon John for an evening of Cuban- and New Orleansstyle music and dance. If you want to get in touch with your cultural roots, this is the place to be!

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Irma Thomas Mother’s Day Concert May 11 May 5 Sponsor Party: 7 p.m. - Midnight Patron Party: 7 p.m. - Midnight Zoo-To-Do Gala: 8 p.m. - Midnight audubonnatureinstitute.org Come enjoy a night of elegance at the Audubon Zoo. The event will feature live entertainment, over 70 famous New Orleans restaurants including Crescent City Brewery and VooDoo BBQ & Grill, and 30+ cocktail bars. While you wine and dine, you can also enjoy the Luxury Car Raffle and silent auction. This year’s silent auction will include staycations, dining experiences, jewelry, and more. Enjoy a night out on the town with friends, but remember—this is an adults-only event; babies and children will not be allowed inside.

Breaux Bridge Crawfest Parc Hardy, 1290 Rees St., Breaux Bridge, LA, 70517 May 5-7 Friday: 4 p.m. - 12 am; Saturday: 10 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. bbcrawfest.com The Breaux Bridge Crawfest is one of Acadiana’s biggest festivals. And with over 30 bands on three stages, this festival is one of the world’s largest gatherings for Cajun, zydeco, and swamp pop musicians. Even more than crawfish and music, this festival includes Cajun heritage activities like zydeco dancing lessons, accordion-making, Cajun cooking lessons, traditional Cajun card games, crawfish races, and cook-offs. So, what are you waiting for? Come get your taste of Cajun life at the Breaux Bridge Crawfest 2017.

Irma Thomas Mother’s Day Concert at the Zoo Audubon Zoo 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118 May 11 2:30 - 4 p.m. audubonnatureinstitute.org Moms shouldn’t have to lift a finger on Mother’s Day—but they might want to dance! The New Orleans soul singer

Get ready to boogie at the Boogaloo! This year’s Bayou Boogaloo will have a collection of stages offering live music; vendors with food, drinks, and art; paddle boat races; and a bicycle pub crawl. Stages will be set up in various locations across the Boogaloo grounds, so festival-goers can walk around browsing the craft vendors’ booths, enjoying classic New Orleans food and drinks, and sitting beside the bayou while taking in some sounds of the city.

The festival will take place rain or shine, hell or high water. Some of 2017's musical headliners include Cupid, New Orleans's own Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentleman, Cracker and NPR's Tiny Desk Contest Winner—Tank and The Bangas.

Be sure to bring the whole family as it's sure to be a fun time for everyone in your party!

GiGi's Playhouse Dance-A-Thon La Maison Du Lac Events, 7412 Lakeside Dr. May 12 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. gigsplayhouse.org/neworleans GiGi’s Playhouse, the only worldwide network for Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, is bringing you back to the 70s with their Dancing for Down Syndrome fundraiser, supporting the future New Orleans location of GiGi’s Playhouse. With a dance competition and a silent auction, this event is sure to be a funky good time. Put on your bellbottoms, cut a rug, and join, create, or sponsor a team to raise funds for the future of GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans.

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Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Plaquemines Parish Government Complex, 225 F. Edward Hebert Blvd., Belle Chasse, LA May 19-21 Times Vary plaqueminesparishfestival.com It’s no question that one of Louisiana’s favorite cuisines is seafood, so head out to Plaquemines Parish for their annual Seafood Festival. With local and traditional Cajun music, crafts, carnival rides, contests, and pageants, this festival has everything you could ever want in a local festival—with plenty of seafood. There will even be helicopter rides that offer a relaxing view of the Mighty Mississippi.

NOWFE May 25-28 New Orleans Food and Wine Experience Multiple Locations May 25-28 Times Vary nowfe.com This year marks the 25th anniversary for the New Orleans Food and Wine Experience.

What better place than New Orleans to enjoy foods bursting with flavor and taste wines from around the world? Some of the city’s most acclaimed create culinary experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. Great foods come with even better desserts! The Big Gateaux Show, a NOFWE original, will satisfy your sweet tooth. Pastry chefs will create over 1,000 petit fours and bonbons, with a grand chocolate and sugar showpiece inspired by this year's "Enchanted Forest" theme. If you want to enjoy four days of great food and drinks, make sure to get your tickets now for the New Orleans Food and Wine Experience.

Gonzales Jambalaya Festival May 26-28 Times Vary jambalayafestival.org Head out to the Jambalaya Capital of the

World this Memorial Day weekend. You won’t want to miss the World Championship Jambalaya served daily, live music, carnival rides, and cook-offs. The first cook-off begins at 10 a.m. on Friday and continues throughout the day. Live music acts on Friday will begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m. The Mini-Pot Champ of Champs Cook-off will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday. To view the entire weekend schedule, visit the official website.

Slidell Jazz and Blues Festival Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Ln. Slidell, LA May 27 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. slidelljazzandblues.com This musical festival celebrates the jazz and blues heritage that is so abundant in South Louisiana and promotes a great cause at the same time. It benefits Notes for Education Northshore, an organization that donates musical instruments to children, in hopes of fostering their love of music and empowering all people to be a champion for music education. Head out this year to show your support and listen to some talented young musicians share their music.

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Opa! A Look At The New Orleans Greek Festival

By Phil LaMancusa Photos by Dan Milham & Anthony Avegna

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In case you’re worried about vehicular congestion at Greek Fest, there is free off-site parking about a half a mile down the road, with shuttle buses to and from the event. Or, you can trust your parkma (parkma: transportive verb; that chance that there will magically be a parking place waiting just for you where and when you need it) for a spot on the roadway to get in closer. The hours of operation are Friday, 5:00-11:00 p.m.; Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Be there or be tetrágono (square).

Greek, you say? All you of limited knowledge will be surprised to know that there were Greeks arriving here in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the 1760s, a wealthy Greek merchant married a local woman

of mixed Acadian and Native American lineage; when their daughter married a Greek native in 1799, it became the first Big Fat Greek Wedding in North America.

The Greek Orthodox Church here is the oldest one established in North and South America (1867). The areas where I work and live (the 6th and 7th wards) were, until 1971, predominantly Greek neighborhoods, and the original site of the Holy Trinity Church was at 1222 N. Dorgenois St. Also in this area were Syrians, Russians, and Lebanese, their culture now a distant memory to all but a few of my neighbors. It is fitting that we should have a festival commemorating that part of our background, culture, and language.

For the kids at the fest, there is an area called The Athenian Playground with a climbing wall, face painting, crafts, and one of those bouncy tent things where you allow the little darlings to work off all the extra steam that they seem to wake up with. Kids 12 years old and under have free admission (the rest of us kids pay $8.00). There are three-day passes available, and anyone arriving dressed in a toga on Sunday gets in gratis.

There is live (Greek) music and dancing in the Hellenic tradition; you can come and show off your stuff, learn the steps, or just watch and be amazed by what you see. You can also rent canoes for bayou cruising, and there are contests, raffles, and even a “Toga Sunday” pageant with prizes. Tours will also be given of the cathedral, allowing you to view artifacts of the faith.

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And food? Food is everywhere, indoors and out, as well as wine, beer, ouzo, pomegranate iced tea, and the ever-popular Metaxas to fill your soul with Hellenic gladness. Greek yogurt and frothy iced Greek coffee at the Loukoumades Café will be served. There are food demonstrations and classes, or pick up a full meal of kieftethes (Greek meatballs), tiropita, spanakopita, pastitsio, and Greek salad with dolma from inside the hall or from the outside food stands. Booths also offer gyros served with tzatziki and grilled onions on warm pita bread, or calamari, lamb, feta fries, goat burgers, souvlaki, and beverages. And, not to worry, we know how kids are, so there will also be some non-ethnic foods available (hot dogs, etc.).

In addition to vegetarian plates, this year in the grocery section, a small, walkaround container featuring four appetizers (meze) will be offered in a limited number of servings. The first 300 lucky customers will

"Here’s another word for you: philihellenism.

It means a lover of all things Greek. If you’ve been to the festival before, you can feel the meaning of that word in your heart. If this will be your first time to go to this celebration, be prepared to experience a kinder, gentler New Orleans experience." have the opportunity to purchase it and then the rest of us latecomers will be out of luck.

Also in the grocery section will be cheeses and herbs, oils, olives, homemade dips, t-shirts, posters, prints, and Hellenic imports.

I always make sure that I pick up their lemonpepper seasoning blend for my kitchen at home.

Indoors, you’ll find a selection of 20 different pastries, cakes, and cookies

lining tables. As you pass the length of the gamut with your “ticket of transit,” picking one of these and two of those, your personalized selection will grow with baklava, kourmabiedes, galaktobourikos … Heck, I stop trying to find out all the names and just say yes to everything that looks good to me because I know it will be. Besides, my friends and neighbors will reap the benefit of my eyes being bigger than my stomach.

Here’s another word for you: philihellenism.

It means a lover of all things Greek. If you’ve been to the festival before, you can feel the meaning of that word in your heart. If this will be your first time to go to this celebration, be prepared to experience a kinder, gentler New Orleans experience. While you are there, consider that there is actually a Greek island where the citizens literally forget to die; they live on, healthy and active, to be centennials and even older. When I go to the Greek Festival, I wonder why anyone who could live the Hellenic lifestyle would ever want to take the chance that heaven would be a better place.

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Matassa's

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By Kim Ranjbar

Makin' more than groceries … While the denizens of the French Quarter heaved a sigh of relief when Matassa's, an almost century-old grocery-making landmark, reopened, they likely didn't realize how much deliciousness was in store. To keep the corner icon alive, owner Louis Matassa partnered with Vincent Catalanotto Jr. (owner of Vincent's restaurants) who renovated the age-old location and added a few new highlights. Along with homemade pies, fresh produce, daily donuts, and great plate lunches, Matassa's has also partnered with popular food truck Burgers Ya Herd, providing their greasy goodness along with a brand new list of pizza and Italian sandwiches. As if that wasn't enough, there will also be take-away dishes from the Vincent's menu and a sno-ball stand that will be serving all summer long.

1001 Dauphine St., (504) 412-8700, matassas.com Spring has sprouted … A juice bar and café dubbed Sprout & Press recently blossomed on the booming Freret Street corridor. Launched by Kim Nguyen, owner of Vietnamese restaurants Magasin and Magasin Kitchen, this health-focused spot features pressed juices, naturally flavored waters, and smoothies. Additionally, the café offers salads, wraps, spring rolls, plus savory pastries from Dong Phuong bakery.

4525 Freret St., (504) 324-9685, sproutandpress.com From Tokyo to roe … After almost a decade of serving Japanese cuisine to the denizens of Mid-City, Little Tokyo on N. Carrollton Avenue has closed and reopened under new ownership as Ikura Hibachi & Sushi. Expect many of the usual suspects on the menu, from tempura and squid salad to sushi, sashimi, and teriyaki. Also, Ikura

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has reignited the hibachi grills that have laid dormant, while also offering udon, ramen, and their own specialty sushi rolls. Try the “Mystery” with boiled shrimp, snow crab, and asparagus or the “Lady Rock” with fresh salmon, tuna, and cream cheese drizzled with honey and eel sauce. Ikura Hibachi & Sushi is open daily.

310 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 485-5658, facebook.com/ikuranola You've been missed! … At long last, Dunbar's Creole Cuisine has reopened, this time on Earhart Boulevard. Before the levee failures in 2005, Dunbar's was a well-known, well-loved, down-home Creole restaurant on Freret Street. After many difficulties with both finances and logistics—including a sixyear stint feeding folks in the student center at Loyola University—Dunbar's once again has its own digs in Gert Town, and friends, family, and fans couldn't be happier. Drop

by Dunbar's Creole Cuisine, open daily, and get your fill of Celestine Dunbar's fabulous gumbo, fried chicken, smothered pork chops, and more.

7834 Earhart Blvd., (504) 509-6287, facebook.com/Dunbars-Creole-Cuisine Ain't she a saint? … Created by the owners of the crowd-pleasing gastropub St. Lawrence, St. Cecilia is “an exciting new dining experience” in the historic French Quarter located near the Old U.S. Mint on French Market Place. Open daily from 9 a.m. to midnight, St. Cecilia offers a menu created by Chef Melissa Jordano with dishes like Oysters Florentine, Stuffed Pain Perdu, a Poutine Po-boy, and Pesto Gnocchi. St. Cecilia was named for the patron saint of musicians, and although the restaurant can't host music, it does donate a dollar earned from each frozen daiquiri it serves to Roots of Music, a local non-profit dedicated to

empowering our youth through music.

91 French Market Pl., (504) 522-5851, facebook.com/ SaintCeciliaNOLA Keepin' it cozy … Fatma Aydin, a local restaurateur known for spots like Mona Lisa, Café Istanbul, Fellini's, and Angeli, recently opened her latest venture Fatma's Cozy Corner in the Tremé. Located in the space that formerly housed the storied bar Joe's Cozy Corner, Fatma's is a Turkish café and bakery offering feta pies, baklava, stuffed grape leaves, and fatoush salad. The café also serves Turkish coffee and specialty espresso drinks. Fatma's Cozy Corner is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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apple butter with whipped lemon ricotta, and roasted beets and chevre. There are also “bowls” served on a bed of fresh greens like the “Orbit” with wild rice, kimchi, and edamame or the “Wellness” with goat cheese, grapes, currants, and toasted pistachios. The Daily Beet also offers daily cold-pressed juices and coffee from Coast Roast.

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Prost! … Festival favorite Bratz Y'all finally has its own digs!

Opened in early April, Bratz Y'all has launched its very own biergarten in the Bywater, offering all the items you love at the New Orleans Po-Boy Festival and French Quarter Festival, plus a whole lot more. Chef Sven Vorkauf has created a menu of dishes like The Bavarian Sandwich with grilled pork and veal sausage topped with sauerkraut or the Hunter Schnitzel with fried pork loin in a mushroom and onion sauce served with mashed potatoes. As a bistro, biergarten, and bakery, the restaurant also offers salted pretzels with Bavarian Caraway Brie for dipping and a traditional German apple strudel with vanilla ice cream. Bratz Y'all's menu includes a nice German beer selection like Warsteiner Dunkel and Hofbrauhaus Munchen Ale on tap and Andechs Volbier Hell by the bottle.

617-B Piety St., (504) 301-3222, facebook.com/BratzYall Beets eating poorly! … The most recent newcomer to the South Market District, The Daily Beet is a juice bar and café focused on offering (mostly) vegetarian cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the cafe's menu features toasts on Leo's semolina bread with toppings like smashed avocado,

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Not only is it delightful to devour Gulf shrimp, but shrimping itself truly means life for many families in Louisiana. The shrimping industry in our state alone accounts for over 15,000 jobs and carries an annual impact of $1.3 billion! And that's taking into account the fact that over 90 percent of the shrimp consumed in this country are imported from places like Thailand and Indonesia. Could you imagine what the industry could do for our local economy if Americans, who eat an average of four pounds of shrimp per year, bought solely Gulf shrimp? Do I really need to remind New Orleanians to “eat local”?

Regardless of its social and economic impact, Gulf shrimp are delicious, plentiful,

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and delightfully affordable. Folks have long (over 400 years already!) taken advantage of their abundance and there's certainly no reason to stop now.

Aside from the fried shrimp po-boy, one of the most ubiquitous Southern shrimp dishes would have to be shrimp and grits.

Though different interpretations abound, one recently discovered at Uptown restaurant Cavan indubitably stands out. If dining in an “honestly salvaged” mansion built in the late 1800s isn't enough to whet your appetite, just try one of the many dishes (executed now

by Chef Nathan Richards) that rarely fail to delight—especially the Butter-Baked Shrimp & Grits. Made with Gulf shrimp, beer, fresh rosemary, and lemon, these plump beauties are served atop a bed of creamy, jalapenoIrish cheddar grits. Don't be stingy with the smoked lemon half served in the center; it acts as much more than a colorful garnish, something you'll realize after squeezing the juice liberally over the whole dish before diving in … fingers first.

Speaking of finger-food, you may want to skip over to Mid-City and try the “Shrimp Puppies” at Rosedale before Chef Brett Duffee takes them off the ever-changing

Rosedale's Shrimp Puppies menu. Skewered, battered, and deep fried, these gigantic, sweet shrimp are served with a sweet pepper relish that you just might eat with a spoon—well, if there's any left after the puppies are devoured. If these aren't available, you can avail yourself of Rosedale's Rosemary BBQ Shrimp (still finger-licking good) or a plate of their Shrimp Creole served with fried eggplant and rice.

Another dish easily found all over the city, especially “old-school” establishments like Galatoire's, Arnaud's, and Clancy's, would have to be shrimp remoulade. Though one might want to try this classic at one of the “Grand Dames” of Creole cuisine, it might be more affordable to seek alternatives.

One highly feasible option would have to be

The Munch Factory. For several years, this casual, neighborhood eatery was located in Gentilly, but recently, owner Alexis Ruiz decided to move the restaurant to a more popular locale in the Lower Garden District.

Regardless of where they lay their hat, Chef Jordan Ruiz's version of shrimp remoulade served atop crispy fried green tomatoes is a stunner. Pair it with a bowl of seafood gumbo, and lunch is “on.”

Finally, though there are a surprising number of great sushi spots in the GNO area, a fast-growing favorite would have to be Asuka Sushi & Hibachi in Gert Town.

Located on that odd little jut of land between Colapissa Street and Earhart Boulevard (right behind the beached, marlin-topped Jeep

The Munch Factory's Shrimp Remoulade advertising Daiquiri Island Sports Bar), Asuka is an unassuming spot featuring tasty and affordable sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese fare. Aside from terrific lunch specials (two select rolls with soup and salad for less than $9!) and delivery service to the surrounding area, Asuka makes some seriously badass rolls. One in particular will set your salivary

glands in motion: the “lightly fried” Louisiana Roll. Made with tempura shrimp, snow crab, crawfish, avocado, masago (smelt roe), and cream cheese all drizzled in their own special sauce, this decadent roll only proves the old adage, “You can have your shrimp and eat crawfish too!”

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hundreds of wines to accompany it in a cozy French Quarter space with an exquisite courtyard. 720 Orleans Ave., 523-1930, orleansgrapevine.com

RestaurantGuide

Petit Lion is a chic eatery located inside The Troubadour Hotel serving food from early morning to late at night. 1111 Gravier St., 518-5500, petitlionnola. com

African Bennachin brings the West African flavors of Gambia and Cameroon to New Orleans, adding Cajun flavors to traditional African dishes. 1212 Royal St., 522-1230, bennachinrestaurant.com

Sala is the newest member of the Riccobono’s family of restaurants. So needless to say, this place is absolutely fabulous. 124 Lake Marina Ave., 513-2670, salanola. com

American

Spudly’s Super Spuds is the baked potato capital of the South. You can stick with the basics or try one of their signature spuds. 2609 Harvard Ave., Metairie, 455-3250, spudlys.com

Apolline offers gourmet takes on Southern soul food classics, and among locals, they’re famous for their bottomless brunch. 4729 Magazine St., 894-8881, apollinerestaurant.com

Ted’s Frostop offers shakes, po-boys, and burgers in a 50s-style diner atmosphere, along with all-you-can eat pancakes for only $6. 3100 Calhoun St., 861-3615, tedsfrostop.com

Bayou Hot Wings is a destination for wing enthusiasts in Uptown with sauces ranging from pleasantly sweet to mouth-scorching. 6221 S. Claiborne Ave., 864-9464, bayouhotwings.com Bobby Hebert’s Cajun Cannon Restaurant & Bar serves unapologetically spicy food, and the restaurant aims to check off every box on the Cajun food checklist. 4101 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd., 324-6841, bobbyheberts.com Charlie’s Restaurant & Catering has perhaps the most extensive menu in New Orleans with 45 varieties of po-boy and nine different overstuffed potatoes. 6129 E. Saint Bernard Hwy., 682-9057, charliesrestaurantla. com City Diner is perfect for night owls and thrifty folks alike with a menu of classic comfort foods that are shockingly cheap. 3116 S. I-10 Service Rd. E, 831-1030, citydiner.biz Daisy Dukes has classic diner options, a killer Bloody Mary, and they’re open 24/7. Plus, they offer all-youcan-eat crawfish. French Quarter, CBD, Metairie, daisydukesrestaurant.com Dot’s Diner specializes in breakfast feasts that don’t break the bank and are available all day and night, plus bottomless coffee. Multiple locations, www.dotsdiner. com Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant runs the gamut from healthy menu items (like the ultra-fresh

GordonBiersch avocado appetizers) to decadent, massive fried seafood platters. 435 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna, 368-1114, gattusos.net Gordon Biersch may be a brewery, but they don’t skimp on their food options. Their ¾ lb. burgers are formidable and flavorful. 200 Poydras St., 522-2739, gordonbiersch.com

Willie Mae’s Scotch House draws huge crowds of locals and tourists seeking out their spicy, flavorful fried chicken, which has won countless awards. Multiple locations, williemaesnola.com Wow Café American Grill & Wingery has some of the city’s best wings with a number of sauce options, as well as wraps, salads, and sandwiches. Multiple locations, wowcafe.com

Asian

Josephine Estelle (in Ace Hotel) is a luxurious osteria that combines the flavors of traditional Italian cuisine with the soul food of the South. 600 Carondelet St., 930-3070, josephineestelle.com

Bao & Noodle focuses on Northern and authentic Chinese staples like spicy mapo tofu and hand-pulled noodles with spiced lamb. 2700 Chartres St., 272-0004, baoandnoodle.com

Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken and Waffles is exactly what it sounds like: big portions of classic Southern soul food in a no-frills, welcoming space. 5741 Crowder Blvd., 244-0021, mamommashouse.com

Five Happiness is a great place for Chinese food in NOLA. Their menu includes seafood, beef, and NOLA specialties like sauteed crawfish. 3605 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3935, fivehappiness.com

McAlister’s Deli has a myriad of sandwich options and fresh salads, but they also offer great sides including loaded baked potatoes. Various locations, mcalistersdeli.com Orleans Grapevine offers delicious food and

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Green Tea has returned with a wide range of favorites like eggrolls, Mongolian beef, and wonton dumpling soup. 3001 Napoleon Ave., 899-8005, greenteanola. com Ikura is New Olreans's newest sushi and hibachi restaurant. Try their ramen bowls, which include

different iterations of the classic tonkotsu-style broth.

310 N Carrollton Ave., 485-4658, ikuranola.com Kyoto II is a great sushi spot in a convenient location near the Elmwood Palace Theatres with fresh fish and hot sake. 5608 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 818-0228 La Thai's menu is split between Louisiana Thai fusion and more authentic items, but both are delicious and consistent. 4938 Prytania St., 899-8886, lathaiuptown. com Mikimoto draws in foodies with great lunch specials and excellent Japanese cuisine, and they deliver. Their miso soup is a classic. 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., 488-1881, mikimotosushi.com Miyako is the go-to spot for hibachi. The restaurant also offers nightly drink specials and great sushi. 1403 St. Charles Ave., 410-9997, japanesebistro.com Origami has the traditional rolls you love plus more.

They have some of the best Japanese appetizers like soft-shell crab tempura. 5130 Freret St., 899-6532, sushinola.com Tsunami is a new sushi restaurant catering to the CBD. They feature fresh sashimi and creative rolls like the Black & Gold. 601 Poydras St., 608-3474, servingsushi. com Viet Orleans Bistro is a fantastic option for hungry CBD foodies, with vermicelli, sushi, and pho, all served in an unassuming space. 300 Baronne St., 333-6917

Bars With Great Food Backspace Bar & Kitchen is a trendy drinking-meetsliterary spot for day-drinking as well as late-night cocktails located in the French Quarter. 139 Chartres St., 322-2245, backspacenola.com Bombay Club is an intimate bar boasting the largest martini menu in NOLA. Enjoy the nightly live music for the perfect romantic setting. 830 Conti St., 577-2237, bombayclubneworleans.com Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant is a 24/7 jazz club and favorite brunch spot on the edge of the Quarter with great sandwiches. 1001 Esplanade Ave., 949-0038, buffasbar.com Compère Lapin is often touted as the most unique,

Compère Lapin is often touted as the most unique, fun, and delicious restaurant in the Warehouse District.

535 Tchoupitoulas St., 599-2119, comperelapin.com Effervescence is quickly becoming one of the hottest restaurants in town where caviar and other delicacies accompany some of the world’s best champagnes. 1036 N. Rampart St., 509-7644, nolabubbles.com The Jimani has multiple TVs ready for any sports game or trivia night. They have pizza, po-boys, seafood, and more. 141 Chartres St., 524-0493, thejimani.com Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant is consistently packed and offers tons of fresh seafood and other tropical flavors, like Jerked Chicken. Check out their balcony. 701 Tchoupitoulas St., 523-8995, nola. lucysretiredsurfers.com Mimi’s in the Marigny is a locals’ bar with classy yet affordable dishes and a self-proclaimed “house party vibe,” with excellent tapas. 2601 Royal St., 872-9868, mimismarigny.com Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar has dozens of beers on draft. It is the ultimate place for watching sports with 21 televisions. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl., 247-9265, poppystimeoutsportsbar.com Rick’s Sporting Saloon is an adult sports bar on Bourbon Street with an amazingly welcoming and warm atmosphere. 522 Bourbon St., 552-2510, ricks-saloon. com Rivershack Tavern is known as New Orleans’s most unique bar with fun stools, live music, and fantastic po-boys, steaks, and salads. 3449 River Rd., 834-4938, therivershacktavern.com Shamrock Bar and Grill features the best bar games with tilted air hockey, beer pong, and pool, accompanied by live music on Saturday nights. 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., 301-0938, shamrockparty.com The Tahyo Tavern is a dog-loving tavern serving all of your favorite bar food classics like juicy burgers and sloppy joes. 1140 Decatur St., 301-1991, thetahyotavern.com Three Muses Maple has a new location Uptown on Maple Street. Come in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or just for their delicious cocktails. 7537 Maple St., 510-2749, threemusesmaple.com

Tracey’s Irish Bar & Restaurant is in the heart of the Irish Channel. It has great roast beef po-boys, raw oysters, and other tasty items. 2604 Magazine St., 897-5413, traceysnola.com Wit’s Inn is a Mid-City bar serving great food and specialty drinks with 15 flat screen TVs, making it an ideal game-day destination. 141 N. Carrollton Ave., 486-1600, witsinn.com World of Beer is in the Warehouse District, and the staff is extremely knowledgable and the variety of beer is seemingly endless. 300 Julia St., 299-3599, worldofbeer.com

Café Another Broken Egg Café offers a huge menu with all the breakfast and brunch food you could want like fluffy omelettes and sweets. Uptown, Lakeview, 301-2771, anotherbrokenegg.com Bagels and Bytes brings the Big Apple to the Big Easy. Their bagel and lox is the best version in New Orleans. 1001 Metairie Rd., 831-7968, facebook.com/ bagelsandbytes

boasts a menu featuring items like salads, soups, sandwiches, and wraps. Two Metairie locations, caffecaffe.com Jimmy J’s Café is a funky breakfast and lunch spot with a colorful, lively atmosphere serving items like Blueberry Brandy French Toast. 115 Chartres St., 309-9360, jimmyjscafe.com Morning Call Coffee Stand is a coffee and beignetslinging institution that has been around for almost 150 years with delicious Creole classics. City Park and Metairie locations, morningcallcoffeestand.com Petite Amelie is a more casual extension of the lovely Café Amelie with fresh salads, juices, coffee, light breakfasts, and sandwiches. 900 Royal St., 412-8065, cafeamelie.com/petite-amelie Riccobono’s Panola Street Cafe is a quaint daytime café serving fresh breakfast and lunch in the heart of Uptown just blocks from Tulane University. 7801 Panola St., 314-1810, panolastreetcafe.com The Ruby Slipper’s diner-style atmosphere has earned it a popular reputation. Try their Bananas Foster Pain

Perdu or any of their other favorites on the menu.

Multiple locations, 525-9355, therubyslippercafe.com

Italian Mardi Gras Zone looks like a corner store from outside, but it houses an enormous selection of ethnic groceries and brick-oven pizza. 2706 Royal St., 947-8787 Mellow Mushroom bakes some of the best pizza in the South with a funky fun vibe and trivia night for fact-seeking enthusiasts. Multiple locations, 345-8229, mellowmushroom.com/store/oak-street-nola Mid-City Pizza has creative pies and appetizers available for delivery. Their new Uptown location near Tulane University will be opening soon. 4400 Banks St., 483-8609, midcitypizza.com Pascal’s Manale has been an Uptown institution for over a century and should be visited by all. Get their world-famous BBQ shrimp. 1838 Napoleon Ave., 8954877, pascalsmanale.com Red Gravy serves unique and delicious Italian fare and

Biscuits & Buns on Banks has been featured in USA Today’s list for best biscuits and on Thrillist for best New Orleans breakfasts. 4337 Banks St., 273-4600, biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com Café Amelie is a rare gem of superb Louisiana fare, nestled in the historic 150-year-old Princess of Monaco Courtyard and Carriage House. 912 Royal St., 412-8965, cafeamelie.com Café Degas is the oldest Gallic restaurant in town, with authentic French cuisine that’s perfect for impressing that special someone. 3127 Esplanade Ave., 945-5635, cafedegas.com Café Maspero is a world-famous French Quarter institution, with simple, well-executed takes on New Orleans classics. Their muffaletta is fantastic and hot.

601 Decatur St., 523-6520, cafemaspero.com Cafe Navarre serves fresh food for every meal from the expert chefs behind Riccobono’s Peppermill and Panola Street Cafe. 800 Navarre Ave., 483-8828, cafenavarre.com Caffe! Caffe! is one of the best cafés in Metairie and

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Middle Eastern

Crossroads at House of Blues is a bright rock-and blues-themed national chain that offers delicious food in the heart of your favorite music venue. 225 Decatur St., 310-4999, houseofblues.com/neworleans/ crossroads

Acme Oyster House has been the premier New Orleans raw and charbroiled oyster house since it opened its doors in 1910. Multiple locations, acmeoyster.com

Lebanon’s Café has earned a reputation in New Orleans as one of the best Middle Eastern dining destinations in the city. BYOB! 1500 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-6200, lebanonscafe.com

Gumbo Shop is a world-famous restaurant serving, you guessed it, amazing gumbo! Savory additions like andouille and blue crab are a must. 630 St. Peter St., 525-1486, gumboshop.com

The Blue Crab has parking for both boats and cars, for those ready to enjoy some of the freshest seafood around. 7900 Lakeshore Dr., 284-2898, thebluecrabnola.com

Mona’s Café serves Lebanese specialties with multiple locations around town, so you don’t have to go far for Mona’s Combination Kebab. Multiple locations, monascafeanddeli.com

Joey K’s is a classic, casual Uptown joint with generous seafood platters and Southern favorites. Daily unlimited catfish for only $13.95. 3001 Magazine St., 891-0997, joeyksrestaurant.com

Crazy Lobster Bar and Grill offers fresh seafood and great views on the banks of the Mississippi with an array of Creole and Cajun classics. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl., 569-3380, thecrazylobster.com

Pyramids Café is great for those on a budget who are craving healthy, authentic, fresh Mediterranean cuisine like falafel and hummus. 3149 Calhoun St., 861-9602, pyramidscafeneworleans.com

Kingfish offers contemporary Louisiana specialties in the French Quarter and has an elegant atmosphere and an impressive cocktail list. 337 Chartres St., 598-5005, kingfishneworleans.com

Don's Seafood is a family-friendly sit-down spot for great fried and boiled seafood, steaks, and Cajun fare in a low-key, casual setting. 4801 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 889-1550, donsseafoodonline.com

The Halal Guys is an internationally famous NYC transplant that has been selling chicken, gyros, and other halal-style food for 25 years. Multiple Locations, thehalalguys.com

Mandina’s doesn’t skimp on portions, nor do they skimp on flavor. Their garlic crab claws will have you licking the plate. 3800 Canal St., 482-9179, mandinasrestaurant.com

Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant has been serving some of the finest seafood and steaks for years, with recipes passed down for generations. 738 Poland Ave., 9439914, Jackdempseys.net

New Orleans Cuisine

Melba’s is an outstanding 24-hour breakfast and soul food restaurant only five minutes from the French Quarter. 1525 Elysian Fields, 267-7765, eatatmelbas.com

Lafitte’s Landing Seafood House is a new Westbank favorite hailing from veteran restaurateurs AJ and Anna Tusa, who own the Creole Cookery among others. 1700 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, 252-9613, lafitteslandingseafoodhouse.com

Magazine Street location features delivery as well.

Multiple locations, izzos.com

Kingfish Camp St., 561-8844, redgravycafe.com Venezia is a NOLA staple for amazing Italian food. This neighborhood favorite offers expertly cooked pastas, seafood, and heavily praised classic pizzas. 134 N. Carrollton Ave., 488-7991, venezianeworleans.com Vincent's Italian Cuisine cooks up some of New Orleans's best Italian food with two locations.

Check out their six-course Italian tasting menu for a deliciously good time! Multiple locations, 8669313, vincentsitaliancuisine.com

Mexican Caretta’s Grill serves up Tex-Mex in locations all over town, complemented by great service, wonderful margaritas, and catchy live music. Multiple locations, carrettasgrillrestaurant.com Izzo’s Illegal Burrito makes authentic Mexican burritos that are so good, it might be criminal! Their

Antoine’s Restaurant has been in New Orleans for over 175 years and is still operated by the family that originally founded it. 713 St. Louis St., 581-4422 antoines.com Café 615 Home of Da Wabbit is a Westbank favorite that will remind you of home-cooked comfort food.

Get their juicy, thinly sliced roast beef. 615 Kepler St., 365-1225, dawabbit.net/dine-in.html

New Orleans Creole Cookery has a variety of traditional Louisiana dishes including Shrimp Creole and Gumbo Three Different Ways. 508 Toulouse St., 524-9632, neworleanscreolecookery.com The Original Fiorella’s Cafe offers both delicious Southern favorites and Italian classics. Stop in and enjoy their tasty fried chicken or their veal parmesan. 5325 Franklin Ave., 309-0352, originalfiorellas.com

Columns Hotel is a Victorian mansion built in 1883.

Enjoy a cocktail or meal overlooking historic St. Charles Avenue. 3811 St. Charles Ave., 899-9308, thecolumns. com/dining

Poppa’s Poor Boys offers delicious po-boys with generous portions and modest prices. Enjoy the boiled crawfish and shrimp. 720 Claiborne Dr., 832-8114

Cornet, named after Louis Armstrong’s kick starter from the Karnofsky Family, has steaks, seafood, and New Orleans fare. 700 Bourbon St., 523-1485, cornetnola.com

The Praline Connection is a Frenchmen Street favorite. Food comes with a NOLA accent as they serve authentic local cuisine at affordable prices. 542 Frenchmen St., 943-3934, pralineconnection.com

Crescent City Brewhouse is the French Quarter’s only microbrewery, but they don’t stop at beer. They also have a large and excellent menu. 527 Decatur St., 522-0571, crescentcitybrewhouse.com

Short Stop Poboys boasts some of the best po-boys, even in a city full of them. Don’t miss their soft shell crab po-boy. 119 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, 885-4572, shortstoppoboysno.com

Nola Boils Café does on- and off-site seafood boils and fresh po-boys. Their mobile boil truck offers the perfect party experience. 601 Metairie Rd., 782-6070, nolaboils.com Oceana Grill is a Conti Street seafood classic with some of the most tender crab cakes the Crescent City has to offer. 739 Conti St., 525-6002, oceanagrill.com Royal House Oyster Bar has spacious and open decor with fun on the half-shell. You’re guaranteed to have a great time. 441 Royal St., 528-2601, royalhouserestaurant.com

Vegetarian Seed takes a vegan spin on pan-Southern classics. Try their outstanding gumbo with spicy seitan or delve into the eggplant po-boy. 1330 Prytania St., 302-2599, seedyourhealth.com

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New Orleans, LA 70119

504-488-PALS

Bar Mon Cher 817 St. Louis St. 644-4278

A historic French Quarter home converted into a casually elegant jazz bar, Bar Mon Cher offers delicious cocktails in a comfy living room setting.

Bar Tonique 820 N. Rampart St. 324-6045

Known for its delicious craft cocktails and daily drink specials, this neighborhood bar is the perfect spot for cocktail hipsters.

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant 1001 Esplanade Ave. 949-0038

Highlighted in Esquire as one of the “Best Bars in America,” Buffa's comfort foods and signature drinks will keep you coming back.

Cajun Mike's Pub and Grub Prices for food and drink at Mike’s are among the lowest in the neighborhood, and the atmosphere 116 Baronne St. is friendly, loose, and genuine.

566-0055 Cosimo's 1201 Burgundy St. 522-9715

Cosimo's is a great place to kill time in the Quarter, with darts, pool, outdoor café tables, and usually a dog or two.

Crescent City Brewhouse New Orleans’s only French Quarter microbrewery, Crescent City Brewhouse features great live jazz 527 Decatur St. nightly to go along with fantastic food and cold beer.

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Effervescence 1036 N. Rampart St. 509-7644

A brand new champagne bar specializing in various sparkling wines and champagnes, they also offer bar and small-plate dining.

Finn McCool's 3701 Banks St. 486-9080

This Irish pub is a local hotspot for sports. Grab a pint and get glued to the screen during your favorite game.

Gattuso’s 435 Huey P Long Ave. 368-1114

Head to the Best Bank, the Westbank, for live music, casual lunches, and delicious dinner and Happy Hour specials.

Golden Lantern 1239 Royal St. 529-2860

Grab a tasty Bloody Mary at this fabulous 24-hour neighborhood spot, the home setting for the Southern Decadence festival.

Hermes Bar at Antoine's 725 St. Louis St. 581-4422

Experience that classic-style New Orleans flair alongside some delicious eats and classic cocktails at one of the city’s best restaurants.

House of Blues 225 Decatur St. 310-4999

Come visit this lively restaurant and bar for Happy Hour, lunch and dinner, and live music. With their bold and classic menu, you will always leave satisfied!

Jimani 141 Chartres St. 524-0493

This unpretentious bar has 10 TVs, late-night pub grub, and 100 beers. Pace yourself—Jimani doesn’t empty out til 8 a.m.

Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St. 527-5954

Get all your live Irish music needs covered here.

Enjoy an Irish coffee alongside their folk, jazz, or blues acts.

Martine's Lounge 2347 Metairie Rd. 831-8637

A great local bar in Old Metairie where everybody knows your name, this is one of the best craft cocktail spots in the city.

The Metropolitan 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. 568-1702

A warehouse-turned-nightclub that has the best DJs around. Features all types of music from house to hip hop to rock.

Pal's Lounge 949 N. Rendon St. 488-7257

This hidden gem in Mid-City is filled with great drinks and lively locals. Come for Sunday Funday or try the Bacon Bloody Mary.

Rick’s Cabaret 315 Bourbon St. 524-4222

Enjoy a cocktail on the Borbon Street balcony, or enjoy the sights indoors on one of their three floors.

The epitome of New Orleans nightlife.

Rick's Sporting Saloon 522 Bourbon St. 552-2510

The Sporting Saloon is a hybrid of a sports bar and gentleman’s club. They have a bevy of bar food and beers.

Rivershack Tavern 3449 River Rd. 834-4938

Come on by to one of the city’s quirkiest bars for some great live music and tasty eats. Bring in a tacky ashtray for a free drink!

Tahyo Tavern 1224 Decatur St. 218-8337

Dog lovers will feel right at home in this French Quarter tavern that features a full menu and bar to go along with the dog-themed décor.

Three Muses Maple 7537 Maple St. 510-2749

Three Muses Maple is a spot where local jazz combos perform in a chill bar and eatery, serving up global small plates and delicious house cocktails.

Wit's Inn 141 N. Carrollton Ave. 486-1600

Wit’s Inn has a sprawling selection of top-shelf liquors and creative cocktails to mix them in, plus themed specials almost nightly.

World of Beer 300 Julia St. 299-3599

A local hangout featuring 500+ global beers, lots of craft beer drafts, tavern food in pub digs, and plenty of TVs for the big game.

FilmReviews

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by Movie Editor David Vicari and Critic Fritz Esker at WhereYat.com.

Free Fire

By Fritz Esker

Set in the late 70s in Boston, Director Ben Wheatley’s Free Fire aims for a Tarantinoesque mix of violence and humor. It sometimes succeeds.

The story centers on an arms deal at an abandoned warehouse. The players include IRA members (led

by Cillian Murphy), an intermediary (Brie Larson), and gunrunners (led

by Armie Hammer and Sharlto Copley). Two of the opposing sides’ lackeys have a personal dispute that leads to fighting that then leads to gunfire. Soon everyone’s been winged and is looking for a way to leave with the money.

There’s not much more to it than that. After the first act, it’s a protracted shootout in a single location. Wheatley has the right idea in limiting this to 90 minutes, but it still feels like the story needed to throw another curve ball because it grows repetitive after an hour. There’s nothing wrong with the performances, but the actors are given very little to play with in terms of characterizations.

There’s little to define them and, therefore, little reason to be invested in their fates. That said, the battles are well-staged and the film’s gallows humor scores some laughs.

Colossal

By David Vicari

There is a terrific 2012 movie titled Smashed with Mary Elizabeth Winstead as a young school teacher with a major alcohol problem. So imagine that movie, but starring Anne Hathaway and containing elements of Pacific Rim, Guillermo del Toro's 2013 Kaiju opus about giant monsters and robots battling it out.

Smashed and Pacific Rim pureed together gives you Colossal, a highly original drama peppered with science fiction.

Hathaway plays Gloria, a 30-something party-girl drunk about to hit rock bottom.

Her successful businessman boyfriend, Tim (Dan Stevens), has had enough and throws Gloria out of their apartment. The down-on-her-luck Gloria goes back to her hometown and reconnects with childhood friend Oscar (Jason Sudeikis), who owns a bar. So, it is back to drunken blackouts. One day, however, when Gloria wakes from an inebriated slumber, she sees on the news that a giant monster has suddenly appeared in Seoul, South Korea and—like Godzilla does time and time again—begins a path of destruction, that is, before it quickly vanishes into thin air. Soon, Gloria comes to realize that she has a mental link to the creature and can control its movements. The plot thickens when a giant robot shows up alongside the monster. To say more would give too much away.

There are some jarring shifts in tone in Colossal, but writer/director Nacho Vigalondo (Timecrimes) has created a satisfying whole, featuring brave, multi-layered performances by both Hathaway (who also executive produced) and Sudeikis. These characters are complicated and their relationship takes an unexpected turn. If that isn't enough, Colossal explores the themes of self-responsibility, misogyny, and female empowerment.

I know this all sounds crazy, and Colossal will not be what you expect—even if you read this review—but give it a chance.

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TalesFromTheQuarter

By Debbie Lindsey

The Spell of Jazz

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azz Fest is that magical moment in time when fairy dust is scattered over the city and enchantment rules. It is also a two-week period when, as my friend Gallivan so keenly stated, “The collective IQ of the city is raised.” Why this festival? Is it because it’s grounded in the rich soil of New Orleans talent and creativity—thus a magnet for additional outside musical geniuses and creative souls to gravitate to? Is it the festival or the city? And, more importantly, will the magic endure?!

My first Jazz Fest was in 1989, and with each year that followed, I became more and more captivated by this escape from the mundane. As a person who rarely hits the late-night (or early-night) live music scene (shame on me), I am thrilled to fill my ears and eyes with so much local and international talent. I delight in discovering new musicians each year and am humbled and grateful to have been in the presence of such legendary luminaries as Dave Brubeck. Or to have witnessed the debut of young talents who, as the years have passed, have grown into musical forces poised to carry the torch of jazz well into the future.

Of course, I speak of jazz, which is my favorite genre of music, yet every Jazz Fest, I listen, learn, and develop love affairs with blues, zydeco, gospel, and more, much more. Also, live music tends to train my ear, by way of watching, to identify the instrumentations and techniques that create the musical magic. Now, that sound is a clarinet, that riff a saxophone, the flurry of notes a glissando, the rush of goose bumps up and down my spine is instigated by the slides and sweeps of a guitar, and the tears that fill my eyes are the result of bow to strings. My musical skills are limited to tuning the radio and spinning some vinyl; my ears are basically illiterate to the “whats and hows” of crafting music. For me, witnessing this art form in action imparts some knowledge that enhances the nuances that only certain instruments, musicians, and even vocalists can render. Yet, to my delight, being a bit of a musical neophyte prevents me from becoming too analytical, and it therefore remains a magical sound that defies description and logic.

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Now, enough about the music. “What? It’s Jazz Fest, what do ya mean?” Hold on, I am not making light of the central theme of this festival—but there is so much more … and for me, this is where lurks the quirks, the enchantments. Every year, the spell of Jazz Fest envelops me with the very first scaffold that is placed within the Fair Grounds. I am one of those lucky folks who live within sight and sound of Jazz Fest and can witness it unfolding during the weeks leading up. Without fail, every year when I spot that first tent being raised, I am filled with euphoria like a kid waiting for Christmas. And my Santa wears sunglasses and plays sax.

I live in a neighborhood that is ground zero for Jazz Fest, and I am proud to report that most residing here feel lucky, even privileged (I know I do), to be able to partake, party, and play within the perimeters of this event. The neighborhood gussies up with fresh mowed lawns, flower pots spilling forth added color, string lights glowing from porches, and our freak flags flying. In addition, the trash cans are adorned with yellow “caution” tape and double as guards protecting our driveways and parking spots. Parking takes on the feel of a sporting event. The world descends upon this otherwise laid-back hamlet, and while there is some needed territorialism to secure parking after a day at work, I must say I find an overall spirit of courtesy among neighbors and visitors.

Living on the sidelines of the Fair Grounds allows the fest to continue even after you exit the gates. And, Gawd forbid, if you had to work and miss a day of Jazz Fest, you still have the stroll option for the “post-game” fest. As always, there are pop-up bands performing their own magic for the price of a tip. Add to this, various vendors selling cold beverages (some adult brews too), crafts, and food. And Liuzza’s by the Track is a must! Some of their signature culinary creations are available for carry-out, and the bar and libations are flowing with glee. Prices are good, and please tip generously. Heck, tip like a Rockefeller all during this extravaganza—from restroom attendants, food vendors, and bartenders, to street musicians.

Hey, while we’re at it, make sure you take care of that taxi driver and even your Uber guy (Uber works with a credit card billing thingy … but the drivers still need and appreciate tips.

The Uber corporation might be raking in the bucks, but the drivers are like the rest of us— workin’ to make ends meet).

Magical realism is definitely woven into Jazz Fest. Perhaps it’s a frame of mind, and if that’s the case, then you can bet I am defiantly forgoing the mundane and choosing to see every serendipitous moment: chance meetings with old friends (hoping to see ya, Cathy, in your usual spot at the Jazz Tent), rainy days when not a drop of water hits me, and the magic of an air-conditioned port-a-potty. For me, it has always been a matter of being at the right place at the right time. This year, I will secure new memories, witness fresh talent, explore the food, and savor the unexpected. Yet all the while, I will be hoping to find that certain things remain the same—the courtesies, enthusiasm, and of course, the magic.

Po-BoyViews

By Phil LaMancusa

Lodestar or Pete and Repeat

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o, is this your first weekend of the second week, or the second weekend after your first? Are you walking in with your nose in the air like a bird dog, sniffing the wafting aromas of the hunka hunka burning love portions number nine, 10, and 11: “I smell ribs … gotta go!” Or have you arrived with your nose to the ground like a hound dog on the trail of beer, barbeque, buddies, and blues. Who’s on first?

Your look is familiar; don’t I know you from anywhere? Haven’t I seen your face before?

I’m familiar with that wry swan smile, those Army scout eyes, that sunburned shoulder (you forgot your PF30 again), that hungry, desperate, surreptitious, tuck-and-roll glance; that furtive insecurity, exhibiting the inner knowledge of one who is aware that it’s almost over!

I know that look of longing love at the end of an affair when you want to devour everything about your lover—the sights, smells, sounds, and spice; the gaseous miasma of flirting food just beyond your reach; human smells in the air: sweaty pits, sun tan oils, hair goop, after shave lotion, and all of it. That’s true for me also, so, I’m feelin’ ya. I want to be a sponge soaking up everything about the 2017 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest) as well, for I have loved her and she has loved me back.

Leapin’ lizards! It’s the second weekend and I’ve got to take it all in, all that I can absorb! My bucket list: have I had my cochon de lait po-boy; soft shell crab; pheasant, quail, andouille gumbo; praline-stuffed beignet; and trout Baquet? Check list: I’ve had my oysters, at least a half a gallon of strawberry tea, a huckabuck, café au lait, messy BBQ, spring rolls, and jama jama; seen and hugged a dozen people. But it’s not sufficient for this heart of mine, I want more!

What haven’t I had, tried, tasted, begged, borrowed, or browsed upon? What’s goin’ on? Who’s holding out?

I liken it to an affaire de coeur; even when storm clouds roll in, you’re gonna give it your best shot. Word to your mother: “The worst day at Jazz Fest is better than the best day any other time of year!” The anticipation of Jazz Fest’s arrival is like an incoming train bringing you your lost love; this year, I even brought flowers for my first date, I mean, first day. I live close, so I hear them, see them, setting up the fest, and it’s music to my ears: the roustabouts and the tent slingers, beer trucks, sound checks, ice men, Indians, and buses bringing bands.

They open the gates and I’m standing there early, music fills the air, cooking fires are lit, and the grand march-and-linger begins. Seats are filled, lines are formed,

blankets laid, and golly, if someone hasn’t brought a beach ball to bat around! It’s a sensation candy store, and the kids are in charge; there is no sorrow, no grief or pain: it’s Christmas, and the medics have aspirins, Band-Aids, and armchairs!

I thirst, that’s why I’m here. I’m a wanderer, a high relater radiator, sweet potato commentator, instigator investigator, nirvana spectator, see-ya-later-alligator, man about this ad hoc, al fresco percolator, drinking it all in! Elusive at best, appearing and disappearing, here and there and hear, and left wondering if I was ever here at all. Who did you see? I don’t know, I saw them all, heard them all, ate and tasted it all, and had a ball, seeing and sawing as much of all as y’all standing tall. Mama, I’m home!

I wax prolific and expansive about my love of this venue, this time in my life and yours where and when we could come apart together in peace, music, food, and the facilitation of our own standing, sitting, walking, talking, singing quietude of mutual atmospheric melodic meditation—protected witnesses, all. Sure, the weather has been hot, cold, dry, wet, dusty, and muddy. There’s nothing unexpected in that; I’m down with that, ready Teddy. The mister has sprung a leak above my head in the Jazz Tent; so, why do you think I brought this here folding umbrella, just to keep the sun off me? Well, that too. I’ve also brought cash in small untraceable bills so that when I get to the front of the line and have exact money (plus tip), I can hit it with hot sauce and saunter smartly back into the stream of strangers, somehow symbiotically connected to me.

There are those who think that the tariff is too steep, the crowds are at best congestive, the toilets are an olfactory mugging, the price of the food is up, and the portions are too small. I’m not sure if we’re at the same festival. Like Arthur Dent, I’ve brought in my towel and openness to whatever will happen.

I shy away from whatever doesn’t suit me at the moment, ready to split on or stick out the experience coming at me. Whatever, I’m here for the joy of it all, smiling because it’s happening again for the first time. I’m at Jazz Fest again; let me wallow in the wonder, for this too shall pass, leaving another notch on my memory wall.

It’s the second and final weekend this season, and it will soon be over until—if the universe is willing—next year. There will be so much that will happen to each of us in the interval until next time, we’ll be older and perhaps wiser when we meet Jazz Fest again.

May we all take with us the serenity and tranquility that we’ve had with this uplifting and exciting time. After a while, crocodile.

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Below are our staff's favorite #NOLA hashtags on Instagram for April. Tag us @WhereYatNola or #WhereYatNola to be featured in an upcoming issue.

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@hyatthousenola

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After making a splash by signing future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson to a two-year deal, the Saints received praise for their draft picks. With the 11th overall pick, the Saints chose cornerback Marshon Lattimore to help solve the problem of a porous defense. Their second first-round pick (number 32 overall) was used to draft offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk.

AceHotelRecognizedByCondéNast @partypatrolusa

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Ace Hotel has made the Condé Nast Traveler's 2017 Hot List. It is located at 600 Carondelet St. on the corner of Lafayette and Carondelet. This 1928 Art Deco Building has 234 rooms and incredible restaurants to choose from like Josephine Estelle, which offers delicious Italian food and was named one of the 50 Best Restaurants in America on Bon Appetit’s 2016 list, and Seaworthy, which is an oyster bar that offers small plates and cocktails.

Casamento'sNamedAsABestSeafoodDive Time Inc.’s Coastal Living brand has spent 20 years traveling the U.S. searching for the best seafood dives in America. New Orleans's very own Casamento’s Restaurant was voted number eight on the list.

Coastal Living praised the restaurant for "the truly great oysters, the chatty shuckers, the beautiful tile work, the signature oyster loaf (sort of a supercharged po-boy), and the courtly, old-school atmosphere."

@Joleigh62: New Orleans, you were AWESOME! #Blessed #Thankful #RoadTripping #NewOrleans #NOLA #Louisiana @WilNobles: What the heck does a Hand Grenade cocktail taste like? @zumbajoycee: When we come to #NOLA we stop by this restaurant as they accommodate my food allergies beautifully! Thank you! #Sylvain @Emeril: It's festival season! Try a NOLA classic like this muffaletta! @norch66: A couple of thousand people joined us for a morning run in New Orleans. What a friendly city. And they gave us medals! #roadtrip #nola #10K @melissaagibbs: Full of gratitude this morning that I get to #run in this great city & see so much beauty. #sunrise #FrenchQuarter #NOLA #downtownliving @heelopie: Beignets and black coffee at #CafeDuMonde bc that's what you do in #NOLA.

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DietSodaDrinkersCouldBeAtRisk An AHA study revealed that people who drink one artificially sweetened drink a day are more likely to have health-related problems, like a stroke or dementia. Director of Nutrition Studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, Christopher Gardner, recommends drinking more water and staying away from diet sodas, as well as sodas in general.

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2. Food Truck Friday at Champions Square features the best food trucks on the last Friday of each month.

3. Mark Davidson, Chris Owens, and Kitsy Adams enjoyed the 34th Annual Chris Owens Easter Parade.

4. The LA-SPCA’s Brunch Fest at Crescent Park brought out costumed dogs and their owners.

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LATIN NIGHT!

MAY 19

Margie Perez 7-10pm Dance to awesome Latin sounds and enjoy offerings of Latin cuisine, beverages and cigars.

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5th ANNUAL ART MARKET

MAY 21 Noon - 5pm

Local Artists display their amazing creative talents!

Food. Drink. Live Music. Fun. (Psst...We’re also celebrating Amanda’s Milestone Birthday)!

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Say hello to Galliano Restaurant, the rustic, casual cousin of Restaurant Rebirth. Chef Ricky Cheramie twists traditional homestyle Cajun creations in a contemporary fashion to create a taste and feel of the bayous of Louisiana. Their menu features swamp favorites such as alligator and crawfish, as well as fresh oysters served raw or chargrilled. Beers will be from local sources and will be served in bottles and on tap.

Chat NIKKI REYES with

<< Manny Pineda Co-Owner, Galliano

​Welcome to Galliano Restaurant: the rustic, casual cousin of Restaurant Rebirth. Chef Ricky Cheramie twists traditional homestyle Cajun creations in a contemporary fashion to create a taste and feel of the bayous of

<< Sir James Rivers NOLA Royalty

Happy Hour with Nikki Reyes on Fridays at 5 p.m. on WGSO 990 AM

Louisiana. This new menu features swamp favorites such as alligator and crawfish. Fresh oysters will be served raw

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Tequila; red wine.

CALIENTE! EVERYTHING! To get away! A trip to nowhere.

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Silly! Immaturity.

Apathy; calm demeanor.

FIESTA HOMBRE! All-encompassing!

A Mardi Gras float full of women!

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Hanging out with coo-coo's; hanging out with preachers!

RRRRRRICO! GREATNESS! Shrimp fried rice.

Where Y’at Chat Questions: 1. May is graduation time! In your personal life, what have you not "graduated" from?

2. May is Mental Health Awareness Month! What drives you crazy and sane?

3. It's Cinco De Mayo! What Spanish word describes you after drinking plenty of margaritas?

4. Mother's Day, kiddo! What does "MOTHER" mean to you?

5. May is my birthday month! What would you like as a present from me? ^^ Anais St. John Gorgeous NOLA Chanteuse

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EL MUCHO BORRACHO! All-encompassing.

A NOLA tasting!

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Violence in NOLA; music!

MUCHO GUSTO...

Celebration of the WOMEN in my life!

Keeping our friendship, Nikki!

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People who lie to themselves; music.

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Impatient drivers; GOOD MUSIC! ANGELITO'S NEGROS! Selfless.

NIKKI!

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Slow roll'n jackass; mornin' mirror!

EL BORRACHO! LOVE! Capture your spirit, Nikki!

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El reasono I el quito!

Nurture.

A kiss on my lips, all right?

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Drivers with nooooo direction; music.

(In Portuguese) Vocé viu meu macaco? (Have you seen my monkey?)

Caretaker.

A high five and a TITO'S on the rocks!

SPICE UP your CINCO

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