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CONTENTS Features H E Y, N O L A !

WHER E ALL ‘D E M FOOD TR UCKS AT ? !

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Voodoo Fest Preview The Revivalists Voodoo Fest Must-See Acts French Quarter Ghosts Scout Island Scream Park Vampire Culture in NOLA

30 Fall Festivals Guide 32 Ed Sheeran

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Horror Media Set in NOLA

34 Concert Calendar 40 Lakeside 2 Riverside

Food & Drink 42 44 48 50 54 60

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Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Josh Danzig Creative Director: Michael Fulkerson Assistant Editor: Kathy Bradshaw Movie Editors: David Vicari & Fritz Esker Copy Editor: Michelle Nicholson Contributing Writers: Emily Hingle, Kathy Bradshaw, Phil LaMancusa, Debbie Lindsey, Kim Ranjbar, Landon Murray, Leigh Wright, Emil Flemmon, Greg Roques, Steven Melendez, Andrew Alexander, Noah StokesRaab, Kimmie Tubre

Favorite Halloween Films

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Rockabilly Brunch at Barcadia Food News $20 and Under Restaurant Guide SKYY Best Bartender 2018 Bar Guide

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Do you have your costume? No matter your age, you must dress up during Halloween season in New Orleans! This is especially true if you are going out to Voodoo Fest to catch our cover musician Marilyn Manson or local standouts The Revivalists.

This issue is packed with not only our great Voodoo Fest preview, but also fantastic Halloween hollers. Looking for ghosts? Check out Greg Roques's piece on where to eat, sleep, and drink with them. If you are more of a haunted house fan, then Emily Hingle’s great article on the new Scout Island Scream Park is for you.

If you’d rather enjoy Halloween from the comfort of your couch, then see our staff picks of the scariest movies of all time. Also, Burke Bischoff reveals the best Halloween-themed TV shows and movies that are based in New Orleans. October is also fall festival season, and this issue previews our favorites, both in town and around the region.

Save the date for the SKYY Vodka Best Bartender of New Orleans Finals on December 3 at Manning’s. In the meantime, enjoy an original cocktail from one of the contestants found in this issue. And speaking of drinks, keep an eye out for our upcoming Bar Guide.

Have a safe and scary Halloween! –Josh Danzig, Publisher

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2018 PREVIEW plays banjo, and Taylor, who plays guitar. These two childhood friends have been making music together since 2012 and started Caamp in 2015. They have been gaining fans and popularity with their heartfelt music ever since.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Mumford & Sons << HEADLINER 9:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Altar Stage The four-piece London band consisting of Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, Winston Marshall, and Ted Dwane has contributed to the English roots and folk revival since the late aughts. Their performance at Voodoo Fest comes one year after the release of their third live album Live from South Africa: Dust and Thunder.

Unicorn Fukr 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Le Plur Stage Erik Browne, aka Unicorn Fukr, has become a Voodoo fest legend. With his “Get weird” philosophy and carefree vibe, this DJ has been taking Voodoo Fest and New Orleans by storm.

His hard-hitting, energy-filled sets have been rocking the Le Plur stage for years.

Brother Sundance 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Wisner Stage Ryan Talerico, a self-taught musician and producer, performs as Brother Sundance. Known for his high-energy sets, Talerico likes to be involved in all aspects of Brother Sundance; from album art to merchandise design, he is hands-on and likes to be involved. The Brother Sundance EP Honey is out now.

Caamp 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m., South Course Stage; 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage This dynamic duo is made up of Evan, who

G.G. Magree 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage; 3:30 p.m.-4:15 p.m., Le Plur Stage One of the most exciting female DJs in the game, G.G. Magree is quickly giving the boys a run for their money and becoming a household name. Known for playing hard trap like the guys, G.G. brings high-energy sets and fun to all of her performances.

Swayló 1:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Le Plur Stage Noah De St. Croix Kessler, better known as Swayló, is a DJ known for mixing tribal and hyphy hip hop into his sets. He wants his performances to infuse technology with the natural world and give his audience an unforgettable experience.

White Reaper 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Altar Stage The garage punk trio White Reaper hails from Louisville, Kentucky, and sprinkles liberal amounts of bubblegum hooks and psychedelic weirdness over their short, energetic songs. The World’s Best American Band is a bold statement, the band’s credo, and the title of their new album.

Albert Hammond Jr 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den; 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Wisner Stage Best known as the Strokes' rhythm (and occasional lead) guitarist, Albert Hammond Jr.'s solo career took his music in more eclectic, personal directions. His new album Francis

Mumford & Sons: 10/26, Altar Stage, 9:30-11:00 p.m.

Trouble explores the stillborn death of his twin brother, Francis, and the effect that had on his music.

Young Bombs 2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m., Le Plur Stage This bass-heavy EDM favorite always leaves fans wanting more, and Voodoo will not be an exception. “Your favorite remix artist” pretty much sums up Young Bombs. Splashing onto the scene in 2014, they remix anything from Selena Gomez to Post Malone.

Dorothy 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., South Course Stage; 5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage Dorothy was built around Dorothy Martin, a singer who was born in Budapest, but raised in San Diego. She was named one of the 50 Best New Artists by Rolling Stone in 2014. The band released their new album 28 Days in the Valley back in March.

Mt. Joy 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Wisner Stage; 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage An indie folk outfit with a soulful rock bent, Mt. Joy began as the project of Matt Quinn and Sam Cooper, a pair of high-school friends from Philadelphia. Life and circumstances pulled them apart for many years, but now the duo is making music together once again.

The Revivalists: 10/26, Altar Stage, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Ravyn Lenae 3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage; 4:30 p.m.-5:20p.m., South Course Stage Ravyn Lenae arrived during the latter half of the 2010s with an atmospheric, yet song-oriented form of contemporary R&B that resembles a mix of low-key Erykah Badu and early Little Dragon.

Third Eye Blind 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Altar Stage This five-piece Californian rock band is made up of Stephan Jenkins, Brad Hargreaves, Kryz Reid, Alex Kopp, and Alex LeCavalier. The band recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its self-titled debut album, which sold seven million copies. Their latest album is Thanks for Everything.

Claptone 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Le Plur Stage Easily recognized by his signature golden bird mask, Claptone is an anonymous Berlin-based DJ and producer who bridges the worlds of deep house and indie dance. His style and music have been described as effortless and very infectious.

The Revivalists 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Altar Stage Experience New Orleans’s own seven-piece roots rock group of David Shaw, Zack Feinberg, Ed Williams, George Gekas, Andrew Campanelli, Rob Ingraham, and Michael Girardot. Their new album Take Good Care will drop on November 9.

Shiba San 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m., Le Plur Stage Parisian producer Shiba San started his career as a hip-hop DJ and beatmaker for artists in his native France, but branched out to create his own music in 2013. In addition to his love of hip hop, Shiba San also credits Chicago house for much of his hypnotic, bass-heavy sound.

Elle King 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Wisner Stage Singer and songwriter (and occasional actress) Elle King was born Tanner Elle Schneider in 1989 in Los Angeles, the daughter of London King and Rob Schneider (the actor, comedian, and former cast member of Saturday Night Live).

2018 PREVIEW Motel Radio 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m., South Course Stage Homegrown right in New Orleans, Motel Radio is an indie rock group that offers harmony-driven sound and a dynamic duo of frontmen to take the stage at Voodoo this year. Motel Radio was awarded Best Emerging Artist in the Big Easy Awards of 2016.

CHILDISH GAMBINO: 10/26, Altar Stage, 9:45-11:00 p.m.

GoldLink 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., South Course Stage D’Anthony Carlos is a 25-year-old MC from Washington, D.C. His innovative mixes invite listeners to rhythmic realms associated with funk at the turn of the 70s. His new single “Loud” was released in August.

Kayzo 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Le Plur Stage Hayden Capuozzo, better known by his stage name Kayzo, is a DJ and producer best known for remixing songs and incorporating a trap and hardstyle beat into his remixes. Look for him to remix some of today’s hottest music and don’t be surprised if you like his version better.

A Perfect Circle 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Altar Stage This supergroup from Los Angeles includes Billy Howerdel and Maynard James Keenan.

Bringing together many great musicians from different bands and forming a cohesive unit can be hard, but this supergroup got the formula just right. Their latest album Eat the Elephant was released in April.

Gryffin 8:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m., Le Plur Stage Dan Griffith is the EDM musician from New York City whose remixes of songs by Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson (Tove Lo) brought him recognition and acclaim. His new EP Tie Me Down was released in September.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Wisner Stage This North Carolinian pop and folk-rock band of Sam Melo, Darrick Keller, Ethan Goodpaster, Charlie Holt, and Jess Haney was formed in 2013. Their new album is called How To: Friend, Love, Freefall.

Rüfüs Du Sol 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., South Course Stage The indie dance-pop trio was formed in 2010 and comprises Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George, and James Hunt. This Australian group has been taking the world by storm the last few years, performing at festivals such as Coachella. Their new album Solace will be released on October 12.

Zeds Dead 9:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Le Plur Stage The Toronto-based production duo is composed of DC and Hooks (Dylan Mamid and Zachary Rapp-Rovan). They are known for combining British and Canadian influences into their music to give it a truly eclectic sound. Their latest album is Lights Go Down.

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Starcrawlerpercussion 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Wisner Stage; 5:00 p.m.5:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage As a Los Angeles-cultivated group with hard and heavy rock and tunes, Starcrawler gives the provocative performances that leave audiences screaming for more. With Arrow de Wilde on lead vocals, Henri Cash on guitar, Austin Smith on drums, and Tim Franco on bass, their music is hot, fresh, and proudly served.

Frenship 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den; 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., South Course Stage This electro-pop duo looks to bring its unique "Frenship" to the stage and put on some of the best live performances possible.

Thanks to their ability to view songs and live shows from different perspectives, their shows are some of the best and most heartfelt you will ever attend.

Jack Harlow 1:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Le Plur Stage With over five million total streams and an unconventional smooth style, it's no wonder that Jack Harlow has been warmly received by the music industry. The Louisville native will be bringing his charming, yet rebellious spirit and

seriously sick bars to the stage.

The Coronas 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Altar Stage With five acclaimed albums, almost a decade of touring experience under their belt, and selling out venues like Dublin’s Royal Hospital Kilmainham, it’s no wonder the Coronas are one of the most beloved bands in Ireland.

Made up of Danny O'Reilly, Graham Knox, Conor Egan, and Dave McPhillips, the Coronas will be making a stop at Voodoo to share their rich rock-and-roll sounds.

Nora En Pure 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage; 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Le Plur Stage In the dance-music world, she is known to turn every track she touches to gold.

Embodying the beauty of electric beats and intricate instrumentals, Nora En Pure will be serving up Swiss Deep and indie-house tracks.

Cray 2:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m., Le Plur Stage Offering electric danceable beats, Cray brings a delicate balance of charisma and calm to any stage. Bringing hard-hitting sets with an infectious personality has quickly made Cray rise to fame. Her genre-defiant bangers and dimension-transposing music are not to be missed.

CHILDISH GAMBINO << HEADLINER 9:45 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Altar Stage In addition to hip hop, the man behind (or within) Childish Gambino has also delighted audiences with his Emmy-winning FX series Atlanta and with the critically acclaimed music video “This is America.” More recently, Donald Glover’s ode to the season, “Feels like Summer,” has also been widely admired—30 million views on Youtube and counting.

Carmine P. Filthy 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Le Plur Stage Filthy is a local DJ that lives for loving and booty-clapping. Founding DJ of the Sunday Church parties at the Dragon's Den, Carmine P. Filthy is making Voodoo-goers shimmy and sweat for the ninth year in a row, and that's the way he likes it.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise: 10/26, Wisner Stage, 8:30-9:30 p.m.

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Wallows 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Wisner Stage; 6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage Bringing together 90s alt-rock with a modern flair has given this newly formed band a rapidly growing fan base. They have quickly sold out shows in California and New York and are looking to bring their high energy and new, nostalgic sound to New Orleans.

Sofi Tukker 3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage; 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Wisner Stage Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halper come together to form the musical duo Sofi Tukker. Known for incorporating unique and different instruments into their music, Sofi Tukker provides an amazing and unique show wherever the band performs.

Lizzo Anna Lunoe to be audio and visual artists. Known by their signature skull, Vincent Rooijers and Hein 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Altar Stage Stage; 7:15 p.m.- 8:15 p.m., Le Plur Hamers will be weaving their own intricate Detroit-born Stage story into Voodoo concert history, using show-stopping visuals and impeccably smooth, Lizzo prefers Australian-born DJ Anna Lunoe is not to identify very popular in the Australian EDM percussion-heavy beats. with any one scene. She is now making the move to the worldwide scene and Janelle Monáe genre of music; instead, recently made history as the first 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Altar Stage Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Janelle she prefers female solo DJ to perform on the to let her voice main stage at Electric Daisy Carnival Monáe is known for her original style and sound.

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Tom Misch 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., South Course Stage The most humble and modest DJ you will ever find, Tom Misch does not realize just how popular he is. With an ever-growing following, he will bring his humility and jazz-infused hip-hop sound to the South Course Stage this year.

Odesza 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Altar Stage This young duo in indie electronica consists of Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight. They have released three studio albums: Summer’s Gone, In Return, and the most recent, A Moment Apart.

Hippie Sabotage 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Le Plur Stage These up-and-comers in the ever-growing EDM scene have performed with the likes of Tove Lo. The driving force behind Hippie Sabotage is two brothers who make really badass music. It’s as simple as that.

Marilyn Manson 8:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m., Wisner Stage This controversial rock-and-metal band has been melting faces since 1989. Their outrageous stage antics, hard-hitting guitar riffs, and questionable lyrics have been the cause of much scrutiny and controversy over the years. Marilyn Manson should be the perfect act to kick off Halloween at Voodoo Fest this year.

Ty Dolla $ign 8:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m., South Course Stage Tyson Griffin Jr., aka Ty Dolla $ign, has quickly risen to fame since being featured on YG’s 2010 hit “Toot It and Boot It.” He will bring his impressive rhymes, flow, and creativity to Voodoo Fest for a performance you won’t forget.

Martin Garrix 9:45 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Le Plur Stage A juggernaut in the electronic- and pop-music scene, Martin Garrix has played some of the biggest festivals in the world, from Lollapalooza to Electric Daisy Carnival. He is gracing us with his presence at Voodoo Fest this year, where he will tear down the Le Plur Stage with his hard-hitting sets.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Arctic Monkeys << HEADLINER 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Altar Stage The wildly successful rock and neo-punk quartet from the United Kingdom formed 15 years ago in South Yorkshire, and they have released six studio albums, including the recent record Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. The band consists of Alex Turner, Matt Helders, Jamie Cook, and Nick O’Malley.

Otto 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m., Le Plur Stage Otto is able to provide a beautifully layered musical richness to his performances. A purveyor of all music, Otto attributes his creative success to his roots in Caribbean/African music and his

Arctic Monkeys: 10/28, Altar Stage, 7:30-9:00 p.m. move from the Caribbean beach town of La Ceiba, Honduras, to New Orleans. He has been following his calling of being a DJ for over 15 years.

Dirtwire (DJ Set) 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Le Plur Stage The Southern Comfort of music, Dirtwire is a shepherd to the crossroads of beats, bass, soundscapes, blues, bluegrass, country, African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and South and Central American traditions. You name it, Dirtwire can conjure it up and bring audiences on the downhome psychedelic journey they came for.

The O’my’s 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m., Wisner Stage; 3:00 p.m.3:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage Made up of Maceo Haymes and Nick Hennessy, this soulful band has brought vintage sound back to the scene. Creating bold, rich melodies and collaborating with artists like Chance the Rapper and TDE's Ab-Soul, the O'my’s are bringing heart-capturing music to the Voodoo stage.

Thunderpussy 12:45 p.m.-1:30 p.m., South Course Stage Imagine Thor’s hammer pounding out the most rock ‘n’ rolliest thing possible while being wielded by a quartet of wild, wise, badass women.

The Seattle-based quartet, made up of Molly Sides, Whitney Petty, Leah Julius, and Ruby Dunphy, are the very same women who are using that mighty hammer to destroy whatever stereotypes you thought were true about rock 'n' roll.

Odesza: 10/27, Altar Stage, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

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The Suffers 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Altar Stage Have you ever wondered what it would be like to combine modern music with ‘70s and ‘80s R&B?

Well, The Suffers have answered that question, and as it turns out, it’s pretty incredible. Mixing modern sounds, technology, and experience with ‘70s- and ‘80s-era cool might just be the perfect combination. These guys are the real deal, and you definitely should not miss them.

Eprom 1:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Le Plur Stage Eprom's beats come alive to rattle, melt, and wildly gush into everything from toxic hip hop to searing garage mutations to anything in between.

One of the most vibrant producers on the West Coast, Eprom does nothing but deliver savagely staggering live sets that get any listener ready to shake off the shackles of the mundane.

Tinashe 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage; 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Wisner Stage Intertwining the sexiness of R&B, the edginess of pop, and just a little bit of electronic has allowed Tinashe to develop a voice and style that is all her own. She is big on individuality and finding oneself—two things she tries to incorporate into her music. Her second album, Joyride, was released this year.

Poppy 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Wisner Stage Sensation-turned-superstar Poppy quickly rose to fame and garnered hundreds of thousands of followers by posting videos to YouTube. Singing covers for the internet quickly turned into a singing career, and Poppy was born.

Sunflower Bean 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., South Course Stage; 5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage This indie-pop trio is known for its alt-rock edginess and its dreamy, melodic guitar tunes.

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This New York-based rock band has enjoyed great success at the popular South by Southwest Festival and developed quite the fan base. They recently released their album Twentytwo in Blue in March.

Clozee 2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Le Plur Stage; 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage Drawing inspiration from dreams, nature, and whatever the realities provide, Clozee takes audiences on an adventure of love and music. Her unique outlook on music has helped her gain quite the following, and her live shows never disappoint.

Judah & the Lion 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Altar Stage; 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Toyota Music Den Stage Judah & the Lion brings hip hop and folk music together in seamless harmony. Their album Folk Hop n’ Roll brought them into the limelight with a

sound no one had ever heard before. Combining elements of all genres, Judah & the Lion brings their unique sound to Voodoo this year.

Space Jesus 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m., Le Plur Stage How low can the beats go? Space Jesus is on a mission to find out.

Mixing any genre of music with seemingly extraterrestrial beats have given Space Jesus a sound that is truly his. “Space Jesus is the feeling you get when you travel through a wormhole in a fresh pair 21 of Jordans.” Yeah, that Sa vag e: 1 pretty much sums it up.

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Modest Mouse 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Altar Stage You already know the name; Modest Mouse has been setting the standard for indie rock for over two . decades now. Lineup changes over the m . p 30 -7: years have not changed the band’s core, 0 3 : 6 , W isner, and fans have remained loyal. Modest Mouse is always a show-stopper.

AJR 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., South Course Stage Writing, producing, and mixing music in an apartment all sounds pretty normal. Add three brothers and some badass music to the mix, and you’ve got AJR. These three brothers bring doo-wop and dubstep to indie pop, and it sounds incredible.

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Boogie T. Rio (Live Band) 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Le Plur Stage Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Boogie T (Brock Thornton) was introduced to music by his grandparents and fell in love. He focused on playing guitar throughout his youth, until one day, he was introduced to Bassnectar and became hooked. He infused bass-heavy tracks with smooth, Cajun-inspired guitar riffs, and Boogie T as we know him was born. He introduced his live band, the Boogie T Rio, at the Electric Forest Festival.

Troyboi 6:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m., Le Plur Stage Famous for his infusion of hip-hop and trap beats, Troyboi recently released his debut album in August, and it was received with high praise. On his album, Troyboi brings diversity to each song and makes

every song its own. His show will not disappoint.

21 Savage 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Wisner Stage 21 Savage has been up-and-coming in the rap game since 2013 and quickly became associated with the likes of Drake. However, it was his 2017 hit “Rockstar” with Post Malone that really put Savage on the map. His original style and voice lend to his amazing talent and provide his ever-increasing fan base with countless hours of good music.

Lettuce 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., South Course Stage Remembering the past and where we came from is important, and Lettuce does this through their music. With influencers such as Miles Davis, this funky jazz band tries to incorporate a little history into every song, and the fans are loving it. They will bring their soulful sound to Voodoo as they go on their 2018 headlining tour, Beyond the Clouds.

Tipper 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Le Plur Stage Being able to recreate the sound of an album in a live setting is hard to do, but Tipper brings turntable and scratching prowess to the stage, enabling him to put on an unbelievable show. Tipper is not afraid to remix his own music and is well known for scratching over his music during live sets.

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From Playing Empty Rooms to Headlining Voodoo:

The Rise of The Revivalists

By Victoria Crouch

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s you eagerly scrolled through the Voodoo Fest lineup on your phone the day the acts were announced, you were probably not expecting a local band to be billed so high, especially alongside such heavy-hitters as alternative staples Mumford and Sons and Arctic Monkeys, DJ Martin Garrix, and shock-rocker Marilyn Manson.

The Revivalists managed to defy those expectations. The roots-rock band, who was listed before Voodoo veterans Third Eye Blind and Awolnation, may have surprised you. After all, just a few years ago they were only known around local establishments such as Tipitina's. So, what made this unlikely octet, who were spawned from a chance meeting on a porch step, become instant sensations?

Hard work is always the answer. The Revivalists, who just celebrated a decade of existence, partially attribute their rise to radio airwave popularity to a special single you may have heard on repeat, circa 2016.

With the release of “Wish I Knew You” and its subsequent climb to the top of the Adult Alternative Charts and Billboard’s chart as well, they were no longer front-porch jammers, but rising stars. What had begun as lead singer David Shaw’s fruitless Craigslist search for fellow musicians and a chance encounter with Zack Feinberg riding by on his bike in front of Shaw’s house was now so much more. No longer was the group having impromptu jam sessions outside, or playing in an empty room together, or scoping out the next open mic night, or trying to find the right band members. In an email, saxophonist

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Rob Ingraham wrote that the single’s success was “absolutely a huge boost to everything in our world.” It was the catalyst to a long, hard road ahead that the octet was set to conquer.

Like many bands, the local group saw their popularity skyrocket by taking their show on the road. Through aggressive touring and impressive shows at some of the country’s biggest festivals, such as Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits, the soulful alternative group has been steadily winning over the ears, stereos, and earbuds of listeners everywhere. To this day, Ingraham is still astounded by how far the group has made it together and notes that each step up is a milestone compared to their early days.

Further cementing their dominance was their first main-stage gig at Jazz Fest, which they had played many times before, albeit to a smaller audience. Their drive and upward trajectory were precisely what Don Kelly, the director of Voodoo, noticed about them. In an interview with The Advocate, Kelly told the magazine that “[The Revivalists] earned it the hard way, by going out on the road.” Their dedication and drive have been rightfully rewarded and recognized. After all, how can you earn fans and fame from just putting yourself out on the internet and hoping you’ll become the next YouTube darling?

With the release of their new single “All My Friends,” The Revivalists continue to propel themselves forward. This comes as a welcoming refresher after touring behind the same albums for months, and it is sure to be featured in the Voodoo set, along with “a handful of songs from the upcoming album,” as Ingraham let me know as he

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simultaneously cautioned me to note that each live show has no guarantees.

But singles and radio play aside, what makes this ensemble even more worthy of the Voodoo spotlight is their highly original musical style. Besides having a capable singer and a powerful percussion and rhythm section, they’ve also got a pretty impressive horn section. The local powerhouse combines jazzy licks, soulful blues, bouncy pop, and any and every genre of music in between to create a unique sound that doesn’t pigeonhole them.

Perhaps what makes them sonically special is their ability to create a mood. Ingraham emphasized that their sound comes from the heart, something rarely done by musicians

today, who tend to release tracks to appease their fanbase. Instead, The Revivalists focus on “transporting the listener to [the places that their music comes from].” While other bands focus on perfecting hit after radio hit, this ensemble is content on sharing catharsis, love, and emotional release with anyone willing to listen.

Unlike other musicians, the group doesn’t set out “worrying about whether it sounds like a Revivalists song,” further alienating them from whom Voodoo traditionally invites to fit the mood of the Halloween-esque festival.

Over the past few years, Voodoo has been known for its rock ‘n’ roll grit and indie and rap proliferation. Whereas Manson will surely fit in with the Voodoo aesthetic and vibe, The Revivalists will not. But being sonic standouts is precisely what makes this genre-bending group a must-see. How many times are you gonna hear a live sax and trumpet from a mainstream band? Unless you’re meandering in the Quarter and listening to local musicians, then chances are very, very slim.

Let’s not get this wrong, though. Voodoo won’t be a battle of the bands to see whether someone stands out or fits the guidelines, but instead, a celebration. It’s an opportunity for The Revivalists to give the people who were there with them from the days of “empty rooms, flat tires, [and] politely worded rejections” their thanks, and to be part of the community that helped them grow, Ingraham wrote. This chance to headline also gives the octet the opportunity to honor their musical forefathers and carry the torch for generations of aspiring musicians, especially smaller local acts looking to break through the saturated music industry.

Although their singles, sound, and relentless touring may have helped stabilize them in the media, what truly made the Revivalists who they are was finding each other. Ingraham’s last, and perhaps most impactful response to my questions, read, “The luckiest break this band ever got was when we found each other.” No amount of publicity or festival attention could ever rival a brotherhood so strong that it’s kept them hustling for a decade and poised to conquer years to come.

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grower of a record, though, and they have plenty of awesome music to sweep over the nighttime crowd of the festival. It’s sure to be a heavy, thoughtful, and entertaining set.

If you haven’t seen them before, do so, and if you love them from way back, be sure to make it to the show. Either way, just go.

Must-See Acts This Year

By Landon Murray

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s the weather (hopefully) starts to cool down, New Orleans begins to get excited for the 20th anniversary of the wildly eclectic Voodoo Music + Arts Experience. Every year, thousands of people from various points on the map and different walks of life converge on the festival grounds for three days of music and Halloween-inspired revelry. This year’s lineup is one of the best and broadest in recent memory, so Where Y’at thought we should treat the fans to our top five picks for each day of the fest. In true Voodoo fashion, this list covers many genres and vibes, and there’s plenty here for everyone.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 5. Elle King 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., WISNER STAGE After her 2015 smash hit “Ex’s & Oh’s,” she was hailed as the next big thing. And for good reason. Now, she is finally releasing her new album, Shake the Spirit, and if the album is as infectious and enchanting as her famous debut, you’ll be hearing way more from her.

In any case, be prepared for a show full of danceable tracks including “Shame” and the aforementioned major hit from a few years ago.

NOLA music can. Gone are the days when the band was opening Jazz Fest and playing a small stage at Voodoo just five years ago.

This year, they’ll be getting a prominent spot on the lineup. It’s sure to be a fun, carefree set for everyone who decides to sing and dance along with Ed Williams, David Shaw, Zack Feinberg, Rob Ingraham, George Gekas, Andrew Campanelli, and Michael Girardot.

3. Mumford & Sons 9:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m., ALTAR STAGE Much has been made of these postbluegrass heroes from England, if you could even call them that. After an incredible first album and a few hiccups along the road, Mumford has become one of the bestknown rock bands touring these days. Based on real-life adversity and humble beginnings, their songs are ones made of joy, regret, and soaring, meaningful vocals—all rolled into one. Expect plenty of hits, like the lovelorn “I Will Wait,” the rushed and intense “The Wolf,” and plenty more, as they close out the opening night of festivities.

It’ll be great to hear Marcus Mumford and company belt out their songs to what’s likely to be one the biggest crowds of the weekend. Get there early if you want a good viewing spot.

2. A Perfect Circle 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., ALTAR STAGE In 2001, when Voodoo first went to the three-day format, A Perfect Circle, led by Billy Howerdel and the enigmatic Maynard James Keenan, essentially stole the show on the closing night of the festival. This time around, the outfit is coming off a long hiatus and an album that initially doesn’t quite pack the punch of previous efforts. It really is a

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4. The Revivalists 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., ALTAR STAGE After years of gradually becoming local heroes, The Revivalists, with their funky, soul-fused rock, are getting a big showcase at a peak position on the opening day of the fest. I’ve now seen these guys three times, and each time, they draw you in in ways only

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1. Rüfüs Du Sol 8:30-9:30 p.m., SOUTH COURSE STAGE Electronic music can be a divisive genre, but in the case of Rüfüs Du Sol, most people seem to agree: In the last few years, the members of this band have garnered a reputation as one of the best, most forwardthinking acts.

Made up of Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George, and James Hunt, Jane the Australian trio has lle compelled audiences with high-quality dance tracks like the smash “Underwater,” which mellows at moments, creating a lush environment, yet still manages to tilt the chambers to a fully formed dance party. Their music isn’t one of those wait-for-the-drop moments that much of the EDM movement is based on— it’s actually entirely listenable and enjoyable from start to finish. I expect this audience to swoon over and love the entire set, and it’s likely to be a spectacle for the whole audience to enjoy.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 5. Marilyn Manson 8:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m., WISNER STAGE During the second day of the festival, one of the most interesting acts will emerge on stage. For years now, Manson has been gradually trying to alter his image as a controversy-forcontroversy’s-sake artist, replacing that image through the more thoughtful albums that he Mar ilyn has become known for recently. His last album, Heaven Upside Down, is his best record of the last 15 years, and he still has plenty of awe-inspiring tracks from the glory days of Antichrist Superstar and Holy Wood. I’m expecting a highly elaborate stage show with plenty of memorable songs from all his different musical elements. Should be interesting.

4. Janelle Monae 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., ALTAR STAGE Janelle is a wild mix of all types of urban music, but it’s more thoughtful and refined than 90 percent of what is coming out these days. She’s a weird mix of R&B, electronic swooning, and soul, but it works so well that the end result is undeniable.

I’ve never seen her play before, so I’m just as excited as everyone else is, I’m sure. This show will likely be a dazzling moment for Monae to showcase her wildly artistic visions of what music should be: dangerous, thoughtful, and willing to push the limits.

3. Wallows 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., WISNER STAGE So far, this group of indie pop sensations e Mona from California only has one EP to their credit, but I haven’t stopped listening to it for months. It’s poignant and reminiscent of the days of younger years when all you wanted to do was be with your friends, contemplating love and hopelessness. It’s gorgeously layered, too, and with this momentum they’ve been building up with the Spring EP, I expect this band to pull off a sleeper victory set at the Voodoo festival. It’s gonna be memorable.

So, don’t sleep on a band that, I’m willing to bet, will be the next big thing in a very short time.

2. Odesza 7:30 p.m.-8:45 p.m., ALTAR STAGE Without question one of the best bands of the last five years, Odesza will absolutely crush the stage once they descend to an adoring crowd on Saturday night. Their last album, 2017’s A Moment Apart, was a revelation of brilliance, and if you’ve seen the recent videos from Coachella and various n other shows, you know that Manso the stage show will likely be jawdropping and wondrous. Honestly, I can’t say enough good things about the artistry they create, and this show has a good chance of being the set that most people at the festival will still be talking about long after everything is said and done.

1. CHILDISH GAMBINO 9:45 p.m.-11:00 p.m., ALTAR STAGE I remember Glover, aka GAMBINO, from his early mixtape days, and to see what he managed to accomplish in 10 years is insane. He’s basically got everything working for him and is able to make art that manages to be thoughtful and reflective, but at the same time, hype as all hell. This show is gonna be a swarming of bodies for sure, and if I’m right, CHILDISH GAMBINO will bring his Agame. It also doesn’t hurt that massive hits like “Redbone” and the ridiculously huge “This is America” will be welcomed by the thousands in attendance.

has a little way to go in terms of consistent greatness. But the material I’ve heard thus far seems to point to a band poised to break big in the near feature. “Sober Up” is an honest yet hopeful track that tugs at the truth that we deal with in our formative years. It’s the perfect introduction point for this band, and if you’ve enjoyed this single, along with the other radio hit “Burn the House Down,” you’d be mistaken not to attend this set.

2. Tinashe 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., WISNER STAGE Another artist representing the state of Kentucky, Tinashe is considered as a girly-girl rapper with a silk voice, but that description is highly SUNDAY, OCTOBER misleading. She’s 28 honest about what she Tinashe 5. Lettuce wants, both from her life 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., SOUTH COURSE and her music. You don’t expect a STAGE woman like this to be able to get as blunt Without a doubt one of the most and dirty as some of her male counterparts, interesting bookings of the entire three days, but her unique brand of hip hop makes it Boston’s Lettuce will serve up easy-going clear that she can hang with the boys with funk in a way that few others are able to. virtually no effort. She’s released three really It’s powerful and moving at moments, and good albums that will get plenty of attention. the ingredients employed make it a worthy If you want to move your body and lose addition to what deserves to be a wellyourself in a beat, I suggest you make it to attended set. I’m very much looking forward see her on Sunday. to them, and if you’re a fan of chill, intricate funk music with sporadic vocals, this is an 1. Arctic Monkeys act you need to make sure you don’t 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m., ALTAR STAGE miss.

Easily the best band of the final day, England’s 4. Sunflower Beam brand of rock and roll 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., saviors, led by the SOUTH COURSE brilliant Alex Turner, STAGE will once again I saw this band showcase what earlier this year, they’re capable and frankly, I of as they close felt bad that I out the entire hadn’t sought festival. After out their music seeing them earlier. The headline a three-piece few years ago band, featuring on the second Nick Kivlen day of Voodoo, I on lead guitar finally understood and vocals, Jacob what all the fuss Faber on drums, and was about, and I’m vocalist/bassist Julia sure this time will be Cumming, melds indie even more awesome. pop rock with a type of They have a recently Sun flower Beam released album that’s sensitivity that hasn’t been done this well in years. Its flowy receiving mixed reviews from and honest in its relationship perspectives, music fans, but it’s a good, albeit different, and it’s a great escape that all can relate to. type of record for them. It’s fantastic, in my It might not be everyone’s thing, but I think opinion. Add all the other rockers the band it’ll go over well on the Sunday of the fest. has in its arsenal, and this is guaranteed to be a compelling set from one of the most 3. AJR consistently great bands of the last decade 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., SOUTH COURSE STAGE or so.

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ne of my favorite things to do when I travel somewhere new is to take a haunted history tour. A city tour will no doubt cover all of its urban environs’ key Final Jeopardy factoids; however, like a high school history textbook, there’s sure to be some “alternative facts," as well as formative scenes, deleted from the director’s cut to ensure a township is seen in its best light.

Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, haunted history tours disclose many an area’s more lurid, unabridged chapters. Plus, they give those Fodor’s recommendations a whole new hue when you recall that that 4-star Nueva Americana tapas bistro with the curated canned lunch meats was once a House of 1,000 Corpses.

Plenty of spirits have settled in the Crescent City over its nearly 300year history, and not just the ones we can drink on the street. Here are a few of New Orleans’s most notorious haunts (pun intended) that you can pay a visit to.

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Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop 941 Bourbon St. | LafittesBlacksmithShop. com Named after the “Creole Robin Hood” Jean Lafitte, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop is one of the oldest buildings in the city. Though there is no official

documentation linking Jean or his brotherin-crime Pierre to the establishment, his ghost is said to appear with some regularity in the watering hole's dark corners, fading back into the shadows when noticed. The bar’s website invites patrons who have experienced paranormal activity on the premises to share their stories.

May Baily’s Place 415 Dauphine St. | DauphineOrleans. com/Nightlife Affixed to the Dauphine Orleans Hotel, May Baily’s was one of New Orleans’s most highly regarded bordellos located just outside the Storyville Red Light District at the turn of the 20th Century. Millie Baily—the namesake madam’s younger sister— has been spotted looming outside the bar in her wedding dress, still waiting for her groom—a confederate soldier who was shot before they were to be betrothed. The feature of many ghostly explorations, explorations the Victorian bar acknowledges its paranormal reputation with a staged skeleton sitting behind its grand piano.

Old Absinthe House 240 Bourbon St. | RueBourbon.com/OldAbsinthe-House The Old Absinthe House is a veritable red carpet for New Orleans’s supernatural A-listers, including Jean Lafitte, Andrew Jackson, and Marie Laveau. Legend has it that the aforementioned two apparitions rendezvoused here to shake on the release of Lafitte’s imprisoned pirates in exchange for their support during the Battle of New Orleans. Several other spirits have been spotted here as well; however, be sure not to miss out on the ones served behind the bar—their absinthe frappé is exquisite.

Pat O’ Brien’s 718 St. Peter St. | patobriens.com Pat O’ Brien’s, a must-visit for tourists, is best known for its lively piano bar, great food, and famous Hurricane cocktail. This French Quarter pillar is home to more than just good times—the piano has reportedly been heard playing itself, phantasmic phenomena have been witnessed in its iconic courtyard, and the upstairs ladies’ room is still overseen by a ghostly attendant.

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are sometimes said to be seen sharing a table while enjoying tea late at night.

Muriel’s Jackson Square 801 Chartres St. | muriels.com Offering a breathtaking second-story balcony view of Jackson Square, Muriel’s is among New Orleans’s finest Creole-inspired restaurants. The upstairs floor is also home to the Seance Lounge, thus named because it is believed to be inhabited by the ghost of Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan.

One of the residence’s original owners, Jourdan committed suicide in this space after losing the building—his beloved O'Brien's home—in a gambling debt.

Jourdan manifests as a glimmer of light, moving objects about the restaurant.

Arnaud’s 813 Bienville St. | ArnaudsRestaurant.com A New Orleans staple for more than 100 years, the restaurant is allegedly still overseen by its founder, Count Arnaud.

Not shy, the count is often seen during the restaurant’s busiest hours, marveling at the guests. Considering that Arnaud’s is one of the city’s most renowned restaurants, who can blame him for planting roots here for eternity?

Café Du Monde 800 Decatur St. | CafeDuMonde.com Café Du Monde is more than 150 years old and overlooks the already paranormally packed Jackson Square, so it is no wonder that the undead would eventually drift over there for their caffeine and sugar fix (hey, it’s got to be tiring to endlessly float in circles).

However, living guests have allegedly encountered a ghostly waiter named Blue. This visitation would be Corn amazing if he didn’t stalk then disappear without ever bringing your order.

Court of Two Sisters 613 Royal St. | CourtOfTwoSisters.com Home to the city’s most extravagant outdoor brunch, the restaurant is named for previous property owners Bertha and Emma Camors, who once operated a women’s formalwear shop called “Shop of Two Sisters.” Marriage, financial woes, and widowhood could not separate the sisters—and neither could death. The two

elevator that stops on the wrong floor, and childlike apparitions running down a hall have sent chills through guests and staff alike.

Omni Royal 621 St Louis St. | OmniHotels.com Originally known as the City Exchange Hotel and later the St. Louis Hotel during the 19th century, the site doubled as a slave market and luxury space for visiting aristocrats. The ghost of a former maid is said to tuck in guests on the second floor while they sleep, and occasionally even run a bath for them.

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St. Louis Cathedral 615 Pere Antoine Alley | StLouisCathedral. org Pere Dagobert was this iconic landmark’s clergyman during the 18th century when France ceded ownership of the city to Spain.

Following a failed local rebellion, the new leadership executed the rebellion’s organizers; their bodies were not allowed to be buried and were left on the street as a warning to others.

One night, Dagobert gathered the families of the deceased and orchestrated a clandestine Catholic burial. Heralded as a hero, e Monteleon Dagobert, a lover of music, can sometimes be heard singing choir hymns in the alleys around the church into the early morning hours.

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Bourbon Orleans 717 Orleans St. | BourbonOrleans.com The Bourbon Orleans’s poltergeists are so plentiful that its website has an entire section dedicated to them. A young girl who died of yellow fever chasing a ball down the sixth-floor hallway, a lone ballroom dancer, and a former Confederate soldier all populate this popular Bourbon Street hotel.

The Mortuary 4800 Canal St. | TheMortuary.net The seasonal amusement located just three miles from the French Quarter once operated as an actual mortuary for roughly 80 years, so it’s no wonder that it is now home to ghouls, real and imagined alike. The establishment has been host to a number of ghost-hunting expeditions over the past decade, featured on networks including the Discovery Channel, Syfi, and The Travel Channel. If its post-humous visitations aren’t frightening enough, this year’s “Strikes 12” attraction is themed after The Purge film series.

Cornstalk Hotel 915 Royal St. | TheCornstalkHotel.com Spectral stories from the Cornstalk Hotel are the kind of Hollywood horror that make your blood freeze. Sure, the footsteps and laughter of children who make an appearance there are eerie, but almost to be expected. However, like something out of Paranormal Activity (2007) or Shutter (2004), hotel guests have l Hote reported returning home to find pictures of themselves sleeping that were taken on their cameras and cell phones.

Hotel Monteleone 214 Royal St. | HotelMonteleone.com The Hotel Monteleone’s website states that during a 2003 visit from the International Society of Paranormal Research, investigators made contact with more than a dozen supernatural entities.

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 425 Basin St. | NolaCatholicCemeteries.org This nearly three-century old cemetery is home to the tomb of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. Though there is some debate whether or not this is truly her final resting place, her grave can be seen covered in gifts and remains one of the most visited in the country. As at the sites of several of her old haunts, Laveau has been seen wandering among the tombstones.

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New Orleans has countless more haunted spaces, far too many for me to list here.

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Lou o. country’s first N i s y Websites r Cemeta licensed pharmacy, the GhostCityTours.com/new-orleans site is believed to be haunted Books by its second owner, Dr. Joseph Dupas.

Fear Dat New Orleans: A Guide to the Though stories differ slightly, Dr. Dupas Voodoo, Vampires, Graveyards & Ghosts of is said to have performed experiments the Crescent City on slaves, and the bodies of his missing

By Michael Murphy patients were reportedly found buried in Countryman Press; October 1, 2015; 208 the back courtyard following his death. A pages reprobate in death as he was in life, Dr. The Haunting of Louisiana Dupas’s spirit continues to cause a ruckus, By Barbara Sillery throwing books, disturbing merchandise, Pelican Press; August 31, 2001; 224 pages and occasionally setting off the alarm after hours.

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ew Orleans has a proud history of instilling fear in its citizens and visitors.

We’re literally surrounded by the dead, who reside in their stony structures, occasionally creeping out if there’s too much rain. Many people also swear that ghosts still roam the buildings, streets, and parks where they spent so much time while they were alive. You don’t have to conjure up the dead to get scared this Halloween season, however. The proud parents of the highly successful Mid-City spookhouse The Mortuary are ready to reveal their latest monster to those seeking new thrills and chills.

The mastermind behind The Mortuary on Canal Street is bringing his fright-tastic skills to City Park, where he has opened the Scout Island Scream Park: a 50-acre, freeroaming Halloween fest for all. “Scout Island Scream Park is a month-long Halloween festival that incorporates multiple haunted attractions, Fright Zones, a kids’ area, hayrides, music, food, entertainment, and carnival rides,” explained Jeff Borne. “What we’re modeling this after is a theme-park Halloween event, versus what you would find at a typical haunted attraction, giving people the option of having entertainment for the whole evening and not just going to a single haunted house. It’s more like going to a Halloween-themed festival.”

Scout Island Scream Park has several attractions that invite you to spend as short or as long a time as you can handle. With the general admission fee, guests are invited to freely roam throughout the three Fright Zones, including the Cirque du Fear, The Horseman’s Fright Zone, and Blood Bayou.

Jeff continued, “The Fright Zones are themed areas that guests can walk through at their leisure, getting from one area to another.

They can hang out for however long they want. It’s just a fun experience on top of everything else that’s going on. There are actors and animatronics there to put you in the atmosphere of the concept. The Horseman is based on The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. There are period actors that are walking around warning guests about the Headless Horseman. Of course, guests will run into the Headless Horseman and be able to go on Ichabod’s Bridge and experience some of those period elements on their way to a carnival ride or music stage.“ Blood Bayou is where you’ll find The Kraken, a spooky nightclub for adults. “It’s an entertainment tent where they’ll be a DJ every night that we’re open, with upscale food. The music format is 70s, 80s, 90s, and current music. Behind the Kraken is a giant oak tree that’s a VIP area where people can enjoy their food, or groups can rent it for private parties. You won’t be able not to pick out where The Kraken is because there’s a giant 40-foot creature in front of the building.”

In addition to the Fright Zones, you can also experience three devilishly demented haunted attractions: Zombie Outbreak Battlefield, The Devil’s Swamp Terror Tour, and The Scream Factory. Jeff elucidated on the main event attractions: “Zombie Outbreak Battlefield is a combination of a haunted attraction and laser tag. Guests get outfitted with military-replica laser tag weapons, and they go through a short training program before they’re sent on a mission to clear an abandoned military base where there was an experimental lab where there was an outbreak. You go through the base shooting live and animated zombies as they try to go after you, fighting your way through all the different scenes associated

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with how this thing happened. At the end of it, your score is tracked, and you can see how well or how poorly you did.

“The Devil’s Swamp Haunted Terror Tour is kind of like a play on the swamp tours, but it’s haunted. Guests get to carry lanterns with their group, and they go through the woods and the swamp in darkness, finding their way out, and discovering all the cool stuff that’s in the Devil’s Swamp. It’s pretty huge; it takes a while to get through. It’s pretty scary in itself. And The Scream Factory Haunted House pays homage to the Scream Factory that was on the Northshore for so many years. We’re bringing it back, and it’s a really heavy circus theme.”

One of the best aspects of Scout Island Scream Park is that it will keep a very close tie to The Mortuary, which is only six minutes from Scout Island by car. Those who buy a ticket to Scout Island will get a VIP upgrade to The Mortuary. That’s a great deal, considering that you won’t want to miss out on what’s going on at The Mortuary on their 12th year of terror. “At The Mortuary this year, we’re being inspired

by The Purge series. We’re taking the idea behind The Purge and incorporating our own twists on that concept. The theme is ‘Mortuary Strikes Twelve’ because it’s our 12th year, so it’s all based on, ‘At the strike of 12, anything can happen.’”

During the daylight hours, you can also enjoy the Mystère Escape Rooms at The Mortuary. You have the option of being locked into one of five rooms, ranging in scariness, with the challenge of escaping it. “The most popular room since we first opened up is The Serial Killer Lair which is a

Saw-themed escape room. Groups of up to 12 are led into the first part of the space and locked in where they have 60 minutes to try and escape. It involves riddles and clues and puzzles and secret passages and traps. All kinds of fun stuff.”

Scout Island Scream Park has the distinction of being an à la carte festivity; most of the happenings are included in the general admission, and then you choose to add on to your adventure. You can also stay for a much longer time because it’s not a start-to-finish type of attraction.

Jeff explained, “The big difference between Scout Island and a typical haunted house like The Mortuary is once you get the allaccess pass, you can do any of the haunted attractions as many times as you want. So, if you want to do Devil’s Swamp a second or third time, as long as you get in line again, you’re good to go. It’s a hell of a deal.” For the little ones, there are scare-free areas and other attractions, like a hay ride and pumpkin patch.

Jeff and his crew have a “goal to create the biggest Halloween festival in the country.”

They’re going to be watching closely at what gets the most reactions, so that they can build upon it and make it even greater in years to come. Scout Island Scream Park and The Mortuary are open through Saturday, November 3. Are you going to be ready to enter these spooktacular attractions?

Scout Island Scream Park is located at 1034 Harrison Ave. and The Mortuary is located at 4800 Canal St., (504) 4832350, scoutislandscreampark.com and themortuary.net

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A Vampire Culture That’s to Die For

By Kimmie Tubre

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uring the mid-1970s, Anne Rice released her first book, Interview with the Vampire, which would later be the first of a series of books titled The Vampire Chronicles. These books mostly revolved around the character Lestat, originally a French noble who eventually made his way to New Orleans after becoming undead.

Rice’s books had an audience of their own, and New Orleans was really put in the forefront when Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and Kirsten Dunst all came together for the 1994 adaptation of her famous first novel. At that time, their characters became the bestknown fiction vampires of New Orleans.

New Orleans and its History of Vampire Culture After Rice, other Louisiana vampire tales arose, including The Originals, which is set in New Orleans, and True Blood, a TV series based on another series of novels titled The Southern Vampire Mysteries. These stories took place in the fictional town of Bon Temp, Louisiana.

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While all of these characters are made up, there is something to be said about why vampire culture is so huge here. Undeniably creepy, New Orleans is old, gracefully decaying, and considered to be one of the most haunted cities in the United States. All of these aspects set New Orleans up to be the Transylvania of America.

While we can agree that Rice certainly put the city’s vampire culture on the map, New Orleans has a history of vampire activity that is sure to turn your fictional beliefs into facts.

Could it be the Count Saint Germain?

Let’s begin this journey with the eerie mystery of Jacques Saint Germain. During the early 1900s, the mysterious yet charming Jacques moved into a luxurious corner home in the French Quarter. Jacques welcomed himself to the city by throwing a fancy dinner party, inviting the city’s most elite to attend.

While Jacques served his prestigious guests a multi-coursed feast, he was never seen eating any of the prepared meal; in fact, he was only seen sipping red wine. If you think that’s weird, it gets weirder.

Jacques’s name, appearance, demeanor, Then There Were the Carter Brothers wealth, and suspicious behavior were very Our second stop on this vampire journey similar to that of the Count Saint Germain of takes us to the bizarre events that occurred France, who allegedly died in 1784. Despite after a bleeding woman entered a police local records stating his death, station with slit wrists, accusing no one actually officially two brothers of draining and saw him die, and many drinking her blood. The claimed to see him injured woman led around Europe those police to the after his recorded brothers’ apartment, death. where they found As for several other Jacques Saint living victims, tied Germain, up and bleeding. it’s said that Along with the he was a living victims mysterious were a number man who likely of dead ones. murdered When the several brothers arrived prostitutes and home, legend consumed their states that it took blood. After one of many officers to his victims escaped, apprehend the two she reported to medium-built brothers the police that he that their strength Jac in wasand que a had tried to bite her not human. The m s Saint Ger neck and had a force and brothers, John and Wayne strength unlike anything she Carter, popped up during the had ever experienced. After that incident, Great Depression. They worked normal he vanished, never to be seen nor heard labor jobs and got an apartment in the from again. But even today, people claim to French Quarter, where they’d retire every occasionally see him roaming the streets of night drinking a cup of blood as a nightcap. the Quarter. You may even get the pleasure Due to the struggling era, finding victims was of meeting a man several centuries old. If easy for them. you do, be sure to protect your neck.

After their execution, the brothers were buried in a family vault. Several years later,

that vault was opened, and their bodies were allegedly gone!

The Carter brothers went on to become two of the most feared vampires in the city’s vampire history. And they are said to look exactly the same today as they did then. Be sure to watch your back when you lurk in the Quarter’s streets at night.

What Ever Happened to the Missing Casket Girls?

The final tale on our vampire journey is said to be pure legend. This might be true, but either Fre way, the story is still nch a vital part of vampire Female history.

During the late 70s, two journalists disobediently snuck into a secured part of a convent to get a better view of some mysterious casket-looking suitcases. The next morning, the two were found decapitated, with 80 percent of their blood drained, and their camera and equipment lay abandoned on the city’s streets. Who did this to the two journalists and why?

Well, no one can confirm, but legend has it that in the beginning, it was very hard to get French women to come to New Orleans.

When they did find a few brave broads, the women boarded the ships with the weirdest-looking luggage. The luggage looked like small coffins, and the women supposedly kept their belongings in there.

When the ship arrived in New Orleans, the women were missing, but the casket-shaped suitcases were there—empty.

Or were they?

Many believed these casquettes carried vampires.

These suitcases were sent to a convent where they had to be nailed s t shut because they kept n gra mysteriously opening. i m m I Years later, those nosey journalists came through and faced the ultimate consequences for their actions.

Whether based on fiction or fact, our fascination with vampires in the city is absolutely real. From vampire tours to the many books, shows, and movies, the vampire culture of New Orleans is sure to never die.

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Dracula (1931) This is my favorite of the classic Universal monster movies, based solely on Bela Lugosi’s performance as Count Dracula. While most of the other Universal monsters are more rounded because they can be both threatening and sympathetic, Dracula is completely without compassion or remorse.

He is purely evil, and Lugosi portrays all of that menace with perfect nuance.

Whenever popular culture makes mention of Dracula, it’s usually based on Lugosi’s version of the character. Dracula is a true classic of horror, helmed by a truly great actor who should have been more appreciated when he was alive.

–Burke Bischoff

the psychological manipulations of her invalid mother to aid Dr. Markway in his paranormal research at Hill House. To this day, even with its essentially nonexistent special effects and overly dramatic acting, The Haunting is (in my opinion) one of the most frightening horror films in existence and easily one of the best haunted house-type horror films I've ever seen. –Kim Ranjbar The Exorcist (1973) This sensational film ushered in a supernatural element previously unseen by audiences worldwide: demonic possession. Young Regan (Linda Blair) is overtaken by the evil Pazuzu, a.k.a.

Captain Howdy, a.k.a. the Devil! It co-stars Ellen Burstyn as Regan’s mother, and the title refers to the Christ-compelling priests who confront the demon: Fathers Merrin (Max Von Sydow) and Karras (Jason Miller). It was the highest-grossing film of 1973 and the first-ever horror film to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture, its content causing panic and even heart attacks in theaters across the nation. Now that’s what I call a horror movie! –Jeff Boudreaux

Psych o (1960)

Frightful Flicks Why Halloween is a Great Time to Binge-Watch Some Horror Films

By Jeff Boudreauz & the Where Y'at Staff

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orror movies have been an integral part of American pop culture ever since Lon Chaney thrilled 1920s audiences with iconic roles in classics such as The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Phantom of the Opera, and the long-lost London After Midnight. On the other side of the Atlantic, Germany was cranking out its own horrifying product, both on- and offscreen. F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu and Robert Wiene’s

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari are early examples of atmospheric chills designed to invoke fear in audiences.

Nearly a hundred years later, we welcome the notion of being scared out of our wits, with situations of terror and the supernatural projected at arm’s length.

Of course, for fans of horror, there’s no better time of the year than Halloween, a celebration of all things scary, wicked, and macabre.

Here are some of the Where Y’at staff’s favorite frightening films to watch at this amusingly unique time of year.

Drac ula (1931)

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Psycho (1960) Decades before George R. R. Martin decapitated Ned Stark in Game of Thrones, Alfred Hitchcock taught audiences that no character was safe in his films with the shocking mid-film plot twist in 1960’s masterpiece Psycho. The basic story concerns a woman (Janet Leigh) on the run who takes shelter at the Bates Motel, run by Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), a pushover dealing with a domineering yet unseen mother. Hitchcock’s masterful use of montage and framing to create suspense has never been better, and Perkins gives a careerdefining performance as the unsettling yet strangely sympathetic Norman. –Fritz Esker The Haunting (1963) A far cry from modern horror films, The Haunting is refreshingly lacking in gore, but it certainly doesn't make it any less frightening. I adore the character Eleanor Lance who is eager to escape

Audrey Rose (1977) Young Ivy Templeton is the reincarnated spirit of Audrey Rose, who died in a fiery car crash. When Ivy begins to constantly relive the moment of her former self’s death— waking up screaming as if still trapped in that smoldering car—Audrey Rose’s father (played by a young Anthony Hopkins) suddenly appears and attempts to calm the girl’s tortured soul.

This movie always scared the crap out of me, but I don’t know which was the most

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frightening: the whole flaming car crash/ burned alive scenario, Audrey Rose’s creepy bug-eyes, or Hopkins chanting, “Audrey, Audrey ROSE!” in his freakish Silence of the Lambs voice. –Kathy Bradshaw Halloween (1978) This may seem like an obvious choice, but John Carpenter's Halloween is a masterpiece of horror and suspense.

Unfortunately, years of bad sequels, bad rip-offs, and even bad remakes have a tendency to soil the memory of the original, so give Carpenter's film a watch. Halloween is not just a slasher film. It's about fate, and Michael Myers—the escaped lunatic returning to his hometown to kill again—is the embodiment of the unstoppable Boogeyman.

This is the first film I saw where the killer just wouldn't stay dead, and that was freaky.

–David Vicari

Kathy Najimy rides a vacuum cleaner into the third act. –Andrew Marin

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High Tension (2003) “Splatter" was horror cinema’s gore-du-jour in the early aughts, with franchise pioneers Saw (2004) and Hostel (2005) banking buckets of blood money at the box office. French import High Tension, however, is the sub-genre’s least appetizing main course. The film opens to a trucker pleasuring ) himself with a severed (1978 head before tossing it out the driver-side window—enough said. However, the most unsettling scene comes when the killer breaks one of American horror’s biggest taboos when he executes a toddler.

Sure, the twist ending is overdone, but High Tension will haunt you long after the credits roll. –Greg Roques

The Cabin in the Woods (2011) Hig ) Released only a few 3 h Ten 0 Hocus Pocus (1993) years ago, this is easily sion (20 Hear me out. Yes, it’s Disney. one of the most original ideas But as a kid, I found it to enter the world of horror terrifying. This movie is in recent memory. Equal about the Sanderson parts comedy, horror, sisters, three and science fiction, witches who director Drew escape from hell Goddard's film on Halloween works so well to suck the life because it uses out of children lessons of the (literally). past in making They don’t a film that make kids’ transcends movies like easy this anymore: taglines. Five horror, comedy, unsuspecting and, arguably, a college students musical all in one. go away for a Bette Midler chews weekend, and scenery as a gleefully that’s where you evil antagonist, become unable to Th 1) guess what’s coming and Sarah Jessica 1 e Cab Parker’s siren song is (20 next. It’s well worth s in in d haunting. Watch it with your time if you want to the Woo your kids if you’ve never seen laugh intermittently while it before and enjoy the nostalgia if you being scared sh**less. –Michael have. Spoiler alert: Kill count is low, but Fulkerson

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more negatively reviewed than the first film, but it is still essential viewing if you enjoy Tony Todd’s portrayal of the titular Candyman.

American Horror Story: Coven

The Horror of New Orleans:

Horror Movies and TV Shows Set in NOLA

By Burke Bischoff

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any dub New Orleans as one of the spookiest cities in America, and it’s not hard to see why. With it’s gothic-looking European architecture, above-ground cemeteries, and numerous well-known ghost stories, it’s no wonder that quite a few horror-based media tend to use New Orleans as a setting for their stories. In time for Halloween this year, I’m compiling a list of horror media that were set prominently in New Orleans. Unfortunately, those stories set in Louisiana, but outside of New Orleans, will not appear in this list (like The Skeleton Key, The Haunted Mansion, and Son of Dracula).

Huston). The series was popular enough to receive two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe nomination.

Angel Heart (1987) An interesting movie that mixes elements from both neo-noir and horror, Angel Heart follows a private investigator named Harry Angel (played by Mickey Rourke), who travels from New York City to New Orleans to look into the disappearance of a popular singer.

His investigations eventually lead him to be involved with a series of violent, occult-style murders that are plaguing the city. With additional roles by Robert De Niro and Lisa Bonet (as well as a special cameo appearance

by New Orleans’s own Deacon John Moore), Angel Heart has slowly developed a cult following since its release, with some even saying it’s one of the best horror films ever made.

American Horror Story: Coven (20132014) The third season of the popular horror anthology series American Candyman: Farewell to Horror Story: Coven the Flesh (1995) follows a coven of Candyman: Farewell to witches (played by Ca h the Flesh, the first sequel s actresses Sarah Paulson, nd le ym to the popular Clive Barker eF Taissa Farmiga, Frances an: F arewell to th horror film Candyman, moves Conroy, Jessica Lange, and its setting from Chicago to New others) in New Orleans as they try Orleans. The film stars Kelly Rowan as Annie to survive throughout the decades. Coven Tarrant, a New Orleans schoolteacher who is also notable for bringing in a number of inadvertently summons the Candyman historical figures who are all well-known in (played by Tony Todd), who in turn goes the city’s spiritual/dark history, such as Marie on a killing spree throughout the city. Just Laveau (played by Angela Bassett), Delphine like with the first film, Clive Baker himself LaLaurie (played by Kathy Bates), and the served as the main storywriter for the film.

Axeman of New Orleans (played by Danny Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh has been

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Cat People (1982) A remake of the original Cat People from 1942, this version follows a woman named Irene Gallier (played by Nastassja Kinski) who travels from Canada to New Orleans to reconnect with her brother (played by Malcom McDowell) and find the love of her life. However, Irene’s life becomes more complicated when people start dying around her, which ultimately leads to her discovering her true nature.

(Interesting note: The movie features music from both Giorgio Moroder and David Bowie.) While not as highly rated as the original classic, this version of Cat People stays true to the original story, while incorporating more gore and sex appeal.

Orleans writer Anne Rice. The story focuses on a man named Louis (played by Brad Pitt) who, in 1791 in New Orleans, gets turned into a vampire by another vampire named Lestat (played by Tom Cruise) and must deal with his newfound life as a creature of the night. Featuring a star-studded cast (including Kirsten Dunst, Antonio Banderas, and Christian Slater), Interview with the Vampire received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations and is considered to be one of the most famous vampire movies ever made.

J.D.’s Revenge (1976) One of the very few blaxploitation horror movies that exist, J.D.’s Revenge stars Glynn Turman as Isaac Turman, a young man who works as a cab driver in New Orleans. While having a night out with his group of friends, he finds himself becoming a host to a spirit named J.D. Walker, who was a Dracula 2000 (2000) hustler killed during the Dracula has survived 1940s. When the spirit many interpretations and possesses Isaac’s body, J.D. Dracu has remained one of the wreaks havoc all over the city la 2000 most famous fictional monsters while seeking revenge on the man of all time. This version of the count (played who killed his sister. Watch J.D.’s Revenge if

by Gerard Butler) finds himself in New you’re in the mood for something obscure.

Orleans (circa 2000) with the purpose of hunting down a woman named Mary Heller Mardi Gras Massacre (1978) (played by Justine Waddell), who turns out Considered to be a spiritual successor to to be a descendant of his sworn enemy the 1963 movie Blood Fest, the later Mardi Abraham Van Helsing (played by Christopher Gras Massacre follows a serial killer named Plummer). The movie doesn’t really bring John as he goes around New Orleans and anything unique to the vampire genre, but if kills a number of women in a sacrificial the idea of Dracula terrorizing modern-day manner to appease a Peruvian god. The New Orleans sounds interesting to you, then film is noteworthy for receiving an X-rating give it a watch. in America and being banned in the United Kingdom, where it is lumped together with Hatchet (2006) many other violent films as a “video nasty.”

Serving as a love letter to Fans of splatter house or other old-school slasher films, more hardcore genres will Hatchet follows a group surely find something to of tourists who go on a enjoy with Mardi Gras swamp tour and find Massacre. themselves stalked by a monstrous killer.

The Last Exorcism What makes this Part II (2013) film special is its A sequel to the cast, which includes found-footage film several actors who The Last Exorcism, played famous this sequel sees Nell slasher monsters Sweetzer (played back in the day, like

by Ashley Bell) trying Tony Todd from the to recover from her Candyman series, Kane demonic ordeal after Hodder from the Friday the events of the first Int ire erv the 13th series, and Robert film. While trying to start p iew w ith a Vam Englund from the Nightmare over and live a normal life on Elm Street series. Despite mixed in New Orleans, the demon that reviews, Hatchet was successful enough possessed her in the first movie is back to to spawn a franchise that includes three take her over again. This movie abandons sequels and a comic book series. the found-footage format of the previous film, going more for a straightforward horror Interview with the Vampire (1994) approach. Despite getting largely negative Probably the most famous entry on this reviews when it came out, The Last Exorcism list, Interview with the Vampire is based on the Part II nonetheless was successful enough to popular novel of the same name from New make back three times its budget.

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2018 Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Oct. 11-14 | Girard Park, Lafayette festivalsacadiens.com With a whopping six stages of music, the Festivals Acadiens et Creoles spans the entirety of Girard Park and features Louisiana folk music, such as Cajun, zydeco, and swamp pop. Along with the music, the three days are filled with arts and crafts as well as food vendors at the Bayou Food Festival.

Tour des Atakapas Race Oct. 13 | Girard Park, Lafayette latrail.org/ tourdesatakapas Dubbed the “official run of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles,” the Tour des Atakapas race raises money to invest back into the parks and recreational facilities in the Lafayette community. Get out to Gerard Park for 3-, W 5-, or 7-mile races, as WI I well as run-paddle-run races with kayaks.

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Pontchartrain Home Show Oct. 12-14 | Pontchartrain Center, Kenner jaaspro.com The 31st annual Pontchartrain Home Show showcases all of the latest trends in kitchens, bathrooms, siding, solar products, and more. You can shop and compare the right products and the best prices for all of your home improvement needs to turn your house into your dream home.

Gentilly Fest Oct. 12-14 | Pontchartrain Park gentillyfest.com With four stages of live music ranging from zydeco to jazz, Gentilly Fest truly has something for everybody. This annual fest, benefitting the growth of the Gentilly area, features food, games, music, and a gospel tent.

Voice of the Wetlands Festival Oct. 12-14 | 5407 West Park Ave., Houma voiceofthewetlands.org/vow-festival The 14th annual Voice of the Wetlands Festival (VOW) includes three days of musical

performances best enjoyed with one of the several Cajun dishes the festival has to offer.

Proceeds benefit environmental and cultural charities.

Bridge City Gumbo Festival Oct. 12-14 | 1701 Bridge City Ave., Westwego bridgecitygumbofestival.org The Bridge City Gumbo Festival celebrates the beloved Louisiana dish, gumbo. Gumbo chefs are encouraged to compete in the Gumbo Cooking Contest, and young women are invited to compete in a pageant for the title of Miss Gumbo 2018.

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival Oct. 12-14 | Lafayette Square Park jazzandheritage. org/blues-fest Guitar hero Jimmy Vaughn along with Samantha Fish will headline at Crescent City l the a Blues & BBQ Festival v i this October. This free est F d event includes other musical Lan performances, BBQ from various regions—with a special emphasis on Louisiana BBQ—and an arts market.

Louisiana Gumbo Festival of Chackbay Oct. 12-14 | Chackbay Festival Grounds, Chackbay lagumbofest.com The Louisiana Gumbo Festival in Chackbay brings Louisiana residents together through their shared love of gumbo. Come enjoy amusement park rides, food, and fun and watch as the 2018 Louisiana Gumbo Festival Queen is crowned.

World War II Air, Sea & Land Festival Oct. 12-14 | New Orleans Lakefront Airport airsealandfest.com The “Greatest Generation” and World War II history are commemorated at this truly unique festival, honoring heroes and their machines. Guests can get up close and personal with some of history's greatest military aircrafts. Tours and live flying demonstrations are just a few of the treats.

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Greater Iberia World Championship Gumbo Cookoff Oct. 13-14 | Downtown Main Street, New Iberia iberiachamber.org/gumbo-cookoff The Greater Iberia World Championship Gumbo Cookoff is a celebration of gumbo, of course. There will be 100+ teams competing for the prize of World’s Best Gumbo. There are also two additional competitions: Meanest Beans and the Youth Gumbo Cookoff. Bring your appetite because attendees can sample all 100+ pots of gumbo.

Andouille Festival Oct. 19-21 | St. John Community Center, LaPlace andouillefestival.com The Andouille Festival continues to celebrate Louisiana's favorite sausage with music, crafts, and lots of andouille sausage.

If you are up for a challenge, compete in the Dang Douille Eating Contest or, for some noncompetitive fun, l see the Gospel va Show.

New Orleans Film Festival Oct. 17-25 | Various Ex locations pe rien neworleansfilmfestival.org sti ce Louisiana Fe Praise Fest The New Orleans Film Festival Oct. 19-21 | Corner of showcases both feature-length and Orleans Avenue and Jefferson short films from New Orleans and all around Davis Parkway, Bayou St. John the globe, in theaters throughout New praisefestnola.com Orleans. Many showings include events with Praise Fest is a music festival that folks in the industry before or after the film. celebrates all types of Christian music, including gospel, gospel jazz, and Christian Kenner Wine & Food Event rock. Enjoy beautiful hand-clapping music by Oct. 18 |Chateau Golf & Country Club, talented Christian musicians from all around Kenner the South. facebook.com/events/910124152494000/ Indulge in a selection of food and over 100 Violet Oyster Festival wines from more than 20 restaurants at the Oct. 19-21 | 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet Kenner Wine & Food Event. The event also visitstbernard.com/events/violet-oysterincludes a photo booth, cigar bar, and silent festival auction, and proceeds will help the Louisiana Oysters fresh from the waters of St. Hospitality Foundation.

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The eighth annual If oysters New Roads Harvest are not Festival is a weekendyour long festival filled thing, with music, food, and sample a barrage of various a wide carnival rides, as variety of well as a beautiful Louisiana fireworks display fare that is over Downtown on oyster-free.

Saturday night. Also, admission is only $5 for International all!

Acadian Festival Gem, Mineral, Fossil, & Oct. 19-21 Jewelry Show | BayouOct. 19-21 | Alario Center, Roug Plaquemine Westwego arou Fest Waterfront Park, facebook.com/ Plaquemine events/244862669589567 acadianfestival.org Join the Gem and Mineral Society of The International Acadian Festival Louisiana for their 48th annual Gem, celebrates Acadian culture through different Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show, featuring events, including a pageant, a cooking jewelry-making demonstrations, exhibits of contest, and a water ceremony. As always, fluorescent and other minerals, and even this festival has a variety of different food and educational activities and grab bags for the retail vendors from around the area. kids!

Crescent City Creative Carnival Oct. 20 | Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans crescentcitycreative.com The inaugural Crescent City Creative Carnival is designed for and was started by creatives in need of a way to turn grind into growth. Never before has there been this type of curated experience for creatives to showcase their talents, learn something new, give back, unwind, and leave inspired.

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair Oct. 25 - Nov. 4 | 16072 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge gbrsf.com Begun in 1965, this sprawling fair includes classic 4-H livestock events, midway rides, and multiple stages of music and entertainment. Indulge in fried foods or experiment with eating anything on a stick.

Admission is free for children.

NOLA Mac N Cheese Fest Oct. 20 | Louis Armstrong Park nolamacncheesefest.com Now in its second year, the Nola Mac N Cheese Fest is quickly becoming a favorite fest among foodies in Louisiana. Offering many different forms of mac ‘n’ cheese, this fest offers several unique takes on a classic childhood favorite.

State Fair of Louisiana Oct. 25 - Nov.11 | Louisiana State Fairgrounds, Shreveport statefairoflouisiana.com Head to Shreveport for Louisiana’s biggest state fair. The State Fair of Louisiana features daily free music, classic fair food, tons of livestock, and carnival rides. Visit the fair’s website for information on other daily events.

Boo Carre Halloween Haunt Oct. 20 | French Market frenchmarket.org Join the French Market district for their annual Boo Carre Halloween Celebration in Dutch Alley, featuring live music, trickr-treating, plenty of kids' activities, and more.

Costumes are encouraged for both kids and adults.

French Food Festival Oct. 26-28 | Larose Civic Center, Larose frenchfoodfest.com Say oui to the 44th annual French Food Festival. This fest includes Cajun food, music, and dancing as well as a variety of friendly competitions.

There’s even overnight camping with advanced reservations.

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Experience Louisiana Festival Oct. 20 | 2048 Johnson Hwy., Eunice experiencelouisiana. org Boo Join fellow Louisianians at in celebrating the enduring and unique culture of our great state.

This free event includes live music, cuisine, folk traditions, and crafts from all across Louisiana. Check out the car and truck show or the women’s soccer game, among many other events and activities.

Brews & Boos Oct. 26-27 | City Park neworleanscitypark. com/events/brewsand-boos Put on your most creative masquerade for o o Z the the costume contest while you celebrate Halloween in City Park.

Enjoy snacks, an open beer bar, Jell-O shots, and all the rides you can handle, including their famous “Disco Carousel.” Must be at least 21 to attend.

Rougarou Fest Oct. 20-21 | 7910 W Park Ave., Houma rougaroufest.org This free festival focuses on family fun with a spooky twist. Highlights of the fest include food, music, a parade, and a costume contest. The Rougarou Fest offers good wholesome fun for the whole family.

Boo at the Zoo Oct. 26-28 | Audubon Zoo audubonnatureinstitute.org/batz The Audubon Zoo’s Halloween party is perfect for kids 12 and younger. Come in your best costume and expect not-TOOspooky attractions, like a ghost train and trick-or-treating. Proceeds are donated to Children’s Hospital.

Country Smooth Fest Oct. 20-21 | NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale countrysmoothfest.com This is the inaugural year for the Country Smooth Fest, a new country music festival held at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale. Headlining the two-day fest will be Louisiana’s own Hunter Hayes, Justin Moore, Granger Smith, and many other country stars.

Slidell Antiques Fall Street Fair Oct. 27-28 | Olde Town, Slidell slidellantiques.com Join the Slidell Historical Antique Association as they host the 38th annual Fall Street Fair in Slidell’s historic antiques district. Vendors provide an array of items, such as antique and distressed furniture, stained glass, art, pottery, jewelry, crystal, hand-painted porcelain, home decor, and vintage clothing.

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"The Shape of You" Ed Sheeran’s 2018 Tour Makes a Stop in New Orleans

By Ian G Cogswell Photos by Atlantic Records

E

d Sheeran is coming to town on Wednesday, October 31. The show is for 7 p.m., and tickets start at $20.

In celebration of his third studio album, Divide, Ed Sheeran has been on a recordbreaking worldwide tour with a staggering number of shows. The tour began in Turin, Italy, on March 16, 2017, and, as of now, will end March 27, 2019.

Divide was released on March 3, 2017, through Asylum and Atlantic Records. It sold 672,000 units in its first week, which made it the fastest-selling album by a male artist in the UK. “Shape of You” topped the Hot 100 upon its release in January, and sales and streams didn’t slow throughout the year.

Other singles such as “Galway Girl,” “Castle on the Hill,” and “Perfect” kept the fans coming back.

His smash-hit machine of a career was recognized on a governmental level, and in 2017, Sheeran was awarded the MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire), a prestigious and respected distinction given to standout British citizens who make significant contributions to the arts and sciences.

But success wasn’t always Sheeran’s forte.

Life can be tough for a young ginger

boy with huge glasses and a stutter, and Sheeran felt the full brunt of his classmates’ ridicule. “I tried speaking up in class, and when I put up my hand, my mouth would freeze, and I couldn’t speak,” Sheeran said.

It was his love of music that helped him through his tough childhood, and he cites Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP as having helped him conquer his stutter as he rapped along with the American artist.

“Playing guitar in my room was the only time I felt in control,” he said.

After singing in a church choir and going to shows with his dad for years, he decided to take the leap and move to London in 2008 to kickstart his professional career in music. He played small shows across the city for a long time and eventually began tackling larger and more high-profile gigs in the music and entertainment scene.

In April 2008, he opened for Nizlopi, an English folk duo, and went on tour with Just Jack, an alternative artist.

By 2010, Sheeran’s popularity started to rise exponentially, thanks to YouTube exposure. He started releasing EPs such as Ed Sheeran: Live at Bedford and Songs I Wrote with Amy. In 2010, Jamie Foxx asked him to play at his club in Los Angeles, an event which ended with an invitation to record in Foxx’s personal home studio.

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In 2011, Sheeran put out No. 5 Collaborations Project and subsequently found his name second on the iTunes chart without any professional promotion or representation at all. A few months later, Sheeran put on a show to promote that EP, and over a thousand fans showed up. Sheeran played multiple shows that night to make sure everyone got to hear him, including a performance outside on the street after the venue closed. It wasn’t long after that Sheeran was signed to Asylum Records.

Ed Sheeran has since experienced great success in the music industry. “Thinking Out Loud,” a song from his album x, won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 2016. His current album Divide won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album earlier in 2018, and he won another Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance with “The Shape of You” and “Thinking Out Loud” in 2016 and 2018—and the list goes on and on.

Sheeran has also worked in the film industry, appearing in movies such as The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug and Bridget Jones’s Baby.

It’s with this Divide Tour that he keeps the hot streak going.

So far, it has been a tour that reflects the wild success, both critically and statistically, of the album, with each track having millions upon millions of daily plays on Spotify.

The tour has broken several records since its start in 2017, notably in Australia.

The Australasian (Australia + New Zealand) leg of his tour kicked off in Perth, and ticket sales well surpassed a million. The

tour also holds the record for highest number of shows on one tour, the highest cumulative attendance for one tour, and the highest attendance for a single show (all Australasian records).

The tour also boasts 300,000 tickets sold across Cork, Belfast, Galway, and Dublin in a single day, a record for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Sheeran last performed in New Orleans at Jazz Fest in 2015, drawing an enormous crowd to the Gentilly Stage with nothing more than a guitar and a loop pedal.

His huge success begs the question: What makes his music so irresistible?

According to a Billboard article that interviewed three superfans, or “Sheerios,” it all comes down to his genuine demeanor and lyrics. Fans seem to be able to relate to him on a different level than most other artists. The three fans interviewed

by Billboard all ended up agreeing that his “famous-overnight” vibe and his simple, timeless, acoustic riffs are no façade and are reflective of a person who doesn’t write to the masses. Rather, they reflect a person who loves what he does and largely does it for himself, all the while maintaining a polite and respectful persona that is, thus far, untainted by fame. It also doesn’t hurt that his tracks are catchy.

So, if you haven’t booked those tickets yet, why not see what all the hype is about? Hop on the Sheeran train this Halloween.

Ed Sheeran plays the MercedesBenz Superdome, Wednesday, October 31, 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com

Thursday, October 25, 10pm - 2am at Republic NOLA

Emo Night New Orleans Presents:

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MUSICCALENDAR

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Alfred “Uganda” Roberts Mahalia Jackson Theater - Africa Umoja: The Spirit of Togetherness Maison - New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band, Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party Old Arabi Bar - Shawn Williams Band One Eyed Jacks - DJ Soul Sister Preservation Hall - Big Shot Republic - Soulection Saenger Theater - Ron White SideBar NOLA - Cosmic String Duo, Dan Caro & Martin Krushe’s Fire-Breathing Duo

RBRM After celebrating a successful biopic movie, the New Edition Movie group reunites for a tour with a pit stop here in the Crescent City. Fri., October 12, 8:00 p.m., $57-$200. UNO Lakefront Arena. arena.uno.edu Monday, October 8 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - Too Trill Trivia Bamboula’s - St. Louis Slim, Bann-Bua’s Hot Jazz 4, G & The Swinging Gypsies Buffa’s - A2D2 with Arsene DeLay & Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Jamey St. Pierre, Papa Mali Circle Bar - Dem Roach Boyz, Gene Black & friends Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Michot’s Melody Makers Gasa Gasa - Molly Burch Hi-Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin’ Party House of Blues - Escape the Fate, Slaves, Stepping Sideways, Famous Last Words, Picturesque, Set To Stun Howlin’ Wolf - Tenth Mountain Division (The Den) Maison - Chicken & Waffles, The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & The Soul Machine One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin Preservation Hall - Big Shot Siberia Lounge - Comic Strip: Comedy & Burlesque Show Tuesday, October 9 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - Think Less, Hear More: The Matrix Bamboula’s - Christopher Johnson, Damn Gina, G-Volt & The Hurt Buffa’s - You Got This Presents Taco Tuesdays, Dr. Sick zombie Prom for Sin Chickie Wah Wah - Justin Molaison Circle Bar - Brett Weller Civic Theater - Public Image LTD Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - DinosAurchestra, Treme Brass Band Gasa Gasa - Windhand Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Beast (The Den) Mahalia Jackson Theater - Africa Umoja: The Spirit of Togetherness Maison - Gregory Agid Quartet Old Arabi Bar - Open Jam with Shawn Williams One Eyed Jacks - King Khan & The Shrines with Gabriella Cohen, Redondo Beat Preservation Hall - Big Shot SideBar NOLA - Justin Peake Wednesday, October 10 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - Maggie Belle Band Allways Lounge - Blues Night Bamboula’s - Eight Dice Cloth, Bamboulas Hot Jazz Trio, Mem Shannon, John Lisi Blues Band Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night with Nattie Circle Bar - The Iguanas Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Tin Men, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters Gasa Gasa - The Nude Party House of Blues - Jet Lounge

Howlin’ Wolf - Project Pat (The Porch) Maison - The New Orleans Jazz Vipers Marigny Brasserie - Grayson Brockcamp & The New Orleans Wildlife Band One Eyed Jacks - Vixens & Vinyl Preservation Hall - Big Shot SideBar NOLA - James Singleton & Mike Dillon University of New Orleans: The Sandbar at The Cove - Don Byron Thursday, October 11 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - Little Cosmicana Allways Lounge - Hey Grrrlll Bamboula’s - Eh La Bas, Marty Peters & The Party Meters, Vagas Cola Buffa’s - Gumbo Cabaret, Tom McDermott & Darcy Malone Chickie Wah Wah - Happy Hour with Phil DeGruy Circle Bar - Dark Lounge feat. Rik Slave, Echo Prairie Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Alexis & the Samurai, Zydefunk feat. Charlie Wooten Gasa Gasa - Pile Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Gumbeaux (The Den) Joy Theater - Chvrches, Lo Moon Le Bon Temps Roule - Soul Rebels Maison - The Good For Nothin’ Band, Dysfunktional Bone Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Helen Gillet Old Arabi Bar - Gino Fanelli One Eyed Jacks - Phil Cook with Andy Jenkins Preservation Hall - Big Shot SideBar NOLA - Tristan Gianola’s Love Songs Friday, October 12 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - DJ Nice Rack & Unicorn Fukr Allways Lounge - Bayou Blues Burlesque, Strip Roulette Bamboula’s - Ben Fox, Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, Les Getrez ‘n’ Creole Cooking, Ms Silky Sol Buffa’s - Cole Williams, Soul O’ Sam Chickie Wah Wah - Ever More Nest CD Release Show Circle Bar - Natalie Mae, Heel Turned, Crossed Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Hot Club of New Orleans, Kenny Brown, Little Freddie King Fontaine Palace - Dirty Bourbon River Show House of Blues - UB40, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Howlin’ Wolf - It’s Trivial Comedy Game Show Live Recording (The Den), Soundclash (The Porch) Joy Theater - Rupaul’s Drag Race: Werq The World Tour 2018 Lafayette Square - Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival presents Little Freddie King & Samantha Fish Le Bon Temps Roule - Live Piano, Pontchartrain Wrecks Little Gem Saloon - John Mooney & Marc Stone with

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Saturday, October 13 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - NOJO Allways Lounge - NO Foundations, Local Uproar!

Bamboula’s - G & The Swinging Gypsies, Johnny Mastro, Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review Buffa’s - Ukulele School of New Orleans, Asylum Chorus, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Joe Krown Chickie Wah Wah - Woodenhead Circle Bar - Send Medicine, Fruit Machines, Skelatin Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Tuba Skinny, Papa Mali & Skeeterleg, Leyla Musslewhite Fontaine Palace - Yocho Latin Band Frenchmen Hotel Rooftop Bar - Valerie Sassyfras Gasa Gasa - Family and Friends Hi-Ho Lounge - Pink Room Project House of Blues - Welshly Arms, Tamia, Sebastian Kole, Bamboleo (Latin Club Night in the Parish) Howlin’ Wolf - Ronny Chieng, Lotus in Stereo (The Den) Le Bon Temps Roule - Tom Leggett Band Little Gem Saloon - Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, African Rock Late Nights feat. Cole Williams Band Mahalia Jackson Theater - Africa Umoja: The Spirit of Togetherness Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires, Smoking Time Jazz Club Mandeville Trailhead - Bonerama Old Arabi Bar - Sandra Love & The Reason One Eyed Jacks - Honne Preservation Hall - Big Shot Republic - Houndmouth, Family of the Year SideBar NOLA - Helen Gillet Tipitina’s - Jason Neville Funky Soul Band, Wild Indians & Rockin Dopsie Sunday, October 14 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - Marc Stone Band with Marilyn Barbarin & The Soul Finders Allways Lounge - The Hummingbirds, Swingin Sundays (free dance lessons) Bamboula’s - Eh La Bas, New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl LeBlanc, Ed Willis Blue 4 Sale Buffa’s - Nattie Sanchez Songwriter Circle, Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet Circle Bar - Micah-n-Marlin, The Hacks Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - The Palmetto Bug Stompers, Lightnin’ Malcolm Gasa Gasa - Natalie Prass Hi-Ho Lounge - NOLA Comedy Hour Open Mic House of Blues - Gospel Brunch, Dying Fetus, Incantation, Gatecreeper, Genocide Pact Howlin’ Wolf - Hot 8 Brass Band (The Den), Coast to Coast Live (The Porch) Lafayette Square - Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival presents Don Bryant & Percy Wiggins & The Bo-Keys, Kenny Brown, Cookie McGee Le Bon Temps Roule - Crazy Whisky Duo Mahalia Jackson Theater - Africa Umoja: The Spirit of Togetherness Maison - Swingin’ Jazz Brunch with Chance Bushman & The NOLA Jitterbugs feat. Nancy Zee & Lisa Casper, Higher Heights One Eyed Jacks - The Dream Rebel Preservation Hall - Big Shot Monday, October 15 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - Movement Monday Bamboula’s - St. Louis Slim, Bann-Bua’s Hot Jazz 4, G & The Swinging Gypsies Buffa’s - A2D2 with Arsene DeLay & Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Jamey St. Pierre, Papa Mali

Circle Bar - Dem Roach Boyz, Gene Black & friends Civic Theater - The Breeders Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Michot’s Melody Makers Gasa Gasa - Real Rock Club Presents: Counterparts, Baao Hi-Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin’ Party Maison - Chicken & Waffles, The Royal Roses One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin Preservation Hall - Big Shot Siberia Lounge - Comic Strip: Comedy & Burlesque Show Tipitina’s - The Dead South, Whiskey Shiver, Del Suelo Tuesday, October 16 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - Sinking City Selects: Yanni Thunders Allways Lounge - Saturday Night Cartoons Bamboula’s - Christopher Johnson, Damn Gina, St. Louis Slim Band Buffa’s - You Got This Presents Taco Tuesday, Vanessa Carr Chickie Wah Wah - Justin Molaison Circle Bar - Brett Weller, Hypoluxo, Lawn, Fishplate Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - DinosAurchestra, Treme Brass Band House of Blues - Lily Allen Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Beast (The Den) Old Arabi Bar - Open Jam with Real Rob Preservation Hall - Big Shot Republic - Jauz, Holy Goof, Skepsis Wednesday, October 17 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - SONO: Shape of Jazz to Come Allways Lounge - Esoterotica (Original Erotic Readings by Local Writers) Bamboula’s - Eight Dice Cloth, Bamboula’s Hot Jazz Trio, Mem Shannon Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night with Nattie Circle Bar - The Iguanas, The Darelilies Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Tin Men, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters House of Blues - Jet Lounge Howlin’ Wolf - Courted Halloween Edition feat. Alison Logan, The Original Classy Broad (The Den) Maison - The New Orleans Jazz Vipers Marigny Brasserie - Grayson Brockcamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band One Eyed Jacks - Vixens & Vinyl Preservation Hall - Big Shot Republic - Bob Moses, Mansionair SideBar NOLA - Michael-Patrick Avery & Dr. Jeff Albert University of New Orleans: The Sandbar at The Cove - Mark Turner & Ethan Iverson Thursday, October 18 Allways Lounge - Gender Fluids Bamboula’s - Marty Peter’s & The Party Meter’s, John Lisi Blues Band Boot Scootin Rodeo - Trent Bourgeous Buffa’s - Mark Carroll & Ed Wise, Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand Bullet’s: Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers Chickie Wah Wah - Happy Hour with Phil DeGruy Circle Bar - Dark Lounge feat. Rik Slave, Liberosis, Bug Lord, DABS Covington Trailhead: Rockin’ the Rails Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Robert Walter’s 20th Congress Funky Pirate: Mark & the Pentones; Blue Masters Drifter Hotel - Kennedy Kuntz & the Men of Hour Gasa Gasa - Kikagaku Moyo House of Blues - We Were Promised Jetpacks Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Gumbeaux (The Den) Howlin’ Wolf - Maddie & Tae (The Porch) Kerry Irish Pub: Dave Hickey Le Bon Temps Roule - Soul Rebels Maison - The Good For Nothin’ Band, Dysfunktional Bone Maple Leaf: The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich Numemaker Auditorium (Loyola University):

Germaine Dazzle & Leah Chase Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Smoking Time Jazz Club Old Point Bar: Valerie Sassyfras One Eyed Jacks - Fast Times 80s Dance Night Palm Court JAzz Cafè: Duke Heitger w/Cresent City Joymakers Preservation Hall - Big Shot Rock ’N’ Bowl: Horace Trahan & Ossun Express Saenger Theater - Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games Saturn Bar: Alex McMurray & His Band SideBar NOLA - “Tease Across Time” Tangerine Dreams Burlesque Troupe Smoothie King Center: Kevin Hart Sung Harbor: Mark Turner & Eathan Iverson Duo Spotted Cat: Jumbo Shrimp; Miss Sophie Lee Starlight: Amanda Walker & Friends Tipitina’s - Tauk, Funk You Three Muses: Tom McDermott; Esther Rose Tropical Isle Bourbon: Debi & the Deacons Vaughan’s Lounge: Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet Friday, October 19 Allways Lounge - Bayou Blues Burlesque, Glam Rock Super Foxx Bamboula’s - Eh La Bas, Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, Smoky Greenwell, Ms. Silky Sol Buffa’s - Susanne Ortner, Nahum Zdybel and James Singleton; Jeremy Joyce Circle Bar - Natalie Mae, Soaked Oats, EXEK, Pscience Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Smoking Time Jazz Club Deutsches Haus: Oktoberfest feat. Die Musikanten, Alex Meixner Dew Drop Social & Benevolent Society Hall - My Covenant Church, Shades of Praise Fontaine Palace - Xeno Moonflower Gasa Gasa - Wild Nothing House of Blues - Beartooth Howlin’ Wolf: Bollywood Dance Party (the porch) Howlin’ Wolf - Jenna Guidry & The Levee (the Den) Jazz Playhouse: Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom Joy Theater - Ibiza Shlesinger Kerry Irish Pub: Roux the Day

Le Bon Temps Roule - Live Piano, Crazy Whisky Little Gem Saloon - John Mooney & Marc Stone with Papa Mali Maison - New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band, Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party Maple Leaf: Dave Jodan & the NIA New Orleans Jazz Mesuem (Old US Mint): Frog & Henry Old Arabi Bar - Strange Roux One Eyed Jacks - White Denim with Rotem Palm Court Jazz Cafè: Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - Big Shot SideBar NOLA - Helen Gillet Southport Hall - Saving Abel Spotted Cat: Shake ‘Em Up Jazz Band Starlight: Lost then Found Sung Harbor: Ellis Marsalis Quintet Three Muses: Door Wat Jazz Band Tropical Isle Bourbon: Debi & the Deacons Saturday, October 20 Abita Springs Town Hall: Abita Springs Opry Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - Muevelo! and Mambo Orleans Allways Lounge - Local Uproar!, Glam Rock Super Foxx Backstreet Museum: LoveFest Fundraiser for Sylvester Francis Bamboula’s - G & The Swinging Gypsies, Johnny Mastro, Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review Buffa’s - Ukulele School of New Orleans, The Royal Rounders, The Dirty Rain Revelers Champions Square: Trombone’s Shorty’s Hometown Threauxdown Chickie Wah Wah - Seth Walker Circle Bar - Shitstorm, Psychotic Reaction, Jack & The Jackrabbits, Liquor & Lies Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Tuba Skinny, Brass-a-holics Deutsches Haus: Oktoberfest Fontaine Palace - Mofongo Latin Band Gasa Gasa - The Dude Ranch Hi-Ho Lounge - The Pink Project House of Blues - John Hiatt, Bamboleo (Latin Club Night in the Parish)

HannibalBuress Multi-talented Chicago funny man Hannibal Buress is bringing the laughs to New Orleans on his stand-up comedy tour. Sat., October 20, 8:00 p.m., $40-$45. The Saenger Theatre. saengernola.com Howlin’ Wolf - Decrepit Birth, Arsis, Internal Bleeding, Pyrexia, Angelmaker, Organectomy (The Porch) Kerry Irish Pub: Van Hudson & Friends Le Bon Temps Roule - Clark Gang feat. LBTR’s Moriah Brown Little Gem Saloon - Sharon Martin, African Rock Late Nights feat. Cole Williams Band Mahalia Jackson - Dance Theater of Harlem Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires, Smoking Time Jazz Club Maple Leaf: Funk Monkey One Eyed Jacks - Year of The Horse, Treadles Preservation Hall - Big Shot

Rivershack Tavern - Kennedy Kuntz & the Men of Hour Rock ’N’ Bowl: Wayne Toups, Foret Traditon Saenger Theater - Hannibal Buress Siberia: Chelsea Lovitt & Boys; Fimone SideBar NOLA - Jamie Koffler, Ethan May, Sam Kholer Starlight: Khalif Neville & Glen David Andrews Sung Harbor: Davell Crawford Three Muses: Shotgun Jazz Band Tipitina’s - The Low End Theory Players Tropical Isle Bourbon: Debi & the Deacons

Step into Spotlights with us prior to the event and enjoy our exclusive lounge with private entry, complimentary premium bar and light hors d’ourves.

Tickets for Spotlights can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com or at the Box Office.

October 12................... RBRM: Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky & Mike with Dru Hill & Tony Tone Toni October 14................................................................. Gracias Choir Christmas Cantata October 19-21.................................................... PAW Patrol Live! Race To The Rescue October 27.................................... World Boxing Super Series – Prograis vs Flanagan November 6...........................................................................UNO Privateer Basketball November 9-11.............. ...........................2018 International WFTDA Championships November 30................................................. LIT AF Tour Hosted by Martin Lawrence December 7-8.............................................................. Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!

December 15....................................................................................... Harry Connick Jr. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, Lakefront Arena Box Office, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

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Sunday, October 21 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - Marc Stone Band Allways Lounge - The Hummingbirds Variety Hour, Swingin Sundays Art Klub - Billie Davis Bamboula’s - Gina & Lindsay, New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl LeBlanc, Ed Willis Blues 4 Sale Buffa’s - Tim Paco & The Ukulele School of New Orleans, Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet Circle Bar - Micah-n-Marlin, Helen Gillet Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - The Palmetto Bug Stompers Gasa Gasa - Whose Hat Is This?

Hi-Ho Lounge - NOLA Comedy Hour Open Mic House of Blues - Gospel Brunch Howlin’ Wolf - Hot 8 Brass Band (The Den) Jazz Playhouse: Germaine Bazzle Kermit’s Mother-In-Law Lounge: Kermit Ruffins & BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub: Chip Wilson Maison - Swingin’ Jazz Brunch with Chance Bushman & The NOLA Jitterbugs feat. Nancy Zee & Lisa Casper, Ashton Hines & The Big Easy Brawlers, Higher Heights Maple Leaf: South Jones Old Arabi Bar - Open Jam with Sari & Jesse One Eyed Jacks - Marina Orchestra Palm Court Jazz Café: Mark Brand & Sunday Night Swingers Preservation Hall - Big Shot Southport Hall - Carach Angren Spotted Cat: James Martin Band, Dana Abbott Starlight: Gabrielle Cavassa Jazz Jam Sung Harbor: Henry Butler Tribute Three Muses: Raphael et Pascal, the Clementines Trinity Episcopal Church - Hazel & The Delta Ramblers Tropical Isle Bourbon Pub: Debi & the Deacons Monday, October 22 Bamboula’s - St. Louis Slim, Bann-Bua’s Hot Jazz 4, G & The Swinging Gypsies Buffa’s - A2D2 with Arsene DeLay & Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Jamey St. Pierre, Papa Mali Circle Bar - Dem Roach Boyz, Temple of Angels Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat

d.b.a - Michot’s Melody Makers Dragon’s Den: AudioDope with DJ III Medina Funky Pirate: Willie Lockett Band Hi-Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin’ Party Howlin’ Wolf - Haunted Like Human, Justin Dye, Toby O’Brien Jazz Playhouse: Nayo Jones Experience Kerry Irish Pub: Kim Carson Little Tropical Irish Pub: Mark Parsons; Reed Lightfoot Maison - Chicken & Waffles, The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & the Soul Machine Maple Leaf: Slugger One Eyed Jacks - Blind Texas Marlin Preservation Hall - Big Shot Siberia Lounge - Comic Strip: Comedy & Burlesque Show Sung Harbor: Charmaine & Neville Band Southport Hall - DOYLE Spotted Cat: Jazz Vipers Starlight: Mi Casa with DJ Anthony Tony Three Muses:Beth Patterson & Josh Paxton Tropical Isle Bayou Club: Cajun Drifters Tuesday, October 23 Allways Lounge - Extra: A Drag Revue Bamboula’s - Christopher Johnson, Damn Gina, G-Volt & the Hurts Buffa’s - You Got This Presents Taco Tuesday, Tom Worrell Chickie Wah Wah - Justin Molaison, Sarah Quintana & Johnny Sansone Circle Bar - Brett Weller, The Nunery Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - DinosAurchstra, Treme Brass Band Dos Jefes: Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Dragon’s Den: Hector Gallardo’s Cuban Jazz Band; the All Start Covered-Dish Country Jamboree (Upstairs) Funky Pirate: Blues Masters Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Beast (The Den) Jazz Playhouse: Tribute to Fats Domino Kerry Irish Pub: Jason Bishop Maison - Gregory Agid Quartet Maple Leaf: Rebirth Brass Band Preservation Hall - Big Shot

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TromboneShorty'sHometownThreauxdown After celebrating a successful tour, Trombone Shorty gives back to his New Orleans roots with his first festival-inspired concert featuring plenty of great music and special guests. Sat., October 20, 6:00 p.m., $25-$170. Bold Sphere Music at Champions Square. champions-square.com Saenger Theater - Alice in Chains Siberia: Piano Night with Josh Wexler SideBar NOLA - Dougie-Doo! Doug Belote & Doug Garrison Sung Harbor: Spencer Bohern Spotted Cat: Smoking Time Jazz Club Starlight: Ryan Handler; Asher Danziger Three Muses: Salvatore Geloso; Mia Borders Tropical Isle Original: the Hangovers; F.A.S.T. Tulane University: Rogers Memorial Chapel Crescent City Chambers Festival presents Manhattan Chambers Players & The Dove Quartet at Urban South Brewery

Wednesday, October 24 Algiers Point Ferry Landing: Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys Allways Lounge - Blues Night Bamboula’s - Eight Dice Cloth, Bamboula’s Hot Jazz Trio, Mem Shannon, John Lisi Blues Band Banks Street Bar - Ashlae Blume’s Electric Fried Showcase Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night with Nattie Circle Bar - The Iguanas, Beyond the Darkness Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Tin Men, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the

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Roadmasters Gasa Gasa - The Pack A.D. Hi-Ho Lounge - Kero Kero Bonito, Tanukichan House of Blues - Jet Lounge Howlin’ Wolf - Z-Ro (The Porch) Jazz Playhouse: Tribute to Louis Prima Kerry Irish Pub: Patrick Cooper Maison - The New Orleans Jazz Vipers Maple Leaf: Jhonny Sketch & Dirty Notes Marigny Brasserie - Grayson Brockcamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band One Eyed Jacks - Too Many Zooz Palm Court Jazz Café: Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman Preservation Hall - Big Shot Rock ’N’ Bowl: G and the Swinging Gypsies Saenger Theater - Maxwell: 50 Intimate Nights Live Feat. Marsha Ambrosious SideBar NOLA - Aurora Nealand & James Singleton Snug Harbor: Uptown Jazz Orchestra Spotted Cat: Antonie Diel & the New Orleans Misfits Starlight: NOVAC Fil Festival Party Three Muses: Leslie Martin; Leo Forde Tropical Isle Bourbon: Debi & the Deacons University of New Orleans: The Sandbar at The Cove - Danilo Perez

Presents: Mike Shinoda Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Gumbeaux (The Den) Jazz Playhouse: Tribute to Musical Legends Kerry Irish Pub: Chip Wilson Le Bon Temps Roule - Soul Rebels Maison - The Good For Nothin’ Band, Dysfunktional Bone Maple Leaf: the Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich Ogden Museum of Southern Art - Ever More Nest with Kelcy Mae One Eyed Jacks - Oh Sees Palm Court Jazz Café: Leroy Jones & Kayja Toivola Preservation Hall - Big Shot Rock ’N’ Bowl: Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys Saturn: Alex McMurray & His Band Sidney’s Saloon - Ensemble Roshack, Ashlae Blume’s Lalume SideBar NOLA - Mike Dillon Snug Harbor: Danilo Perez Spotted Cat: Jumbo Shrimp Starlight: the Living Street Three Muses: Tom McDermott Tipitina’s - Here Come the Mummies Tropical Isle Bayou Club: Faubourg Ramblers Vaughan’s Lounge: Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet

Thursday, October 25 Allways Lounge - Salem Sin’s Fierce Foxy Felines, Dragged From the Grave Bamboula’s - Eh La Bas, Marty Peters & The Party Meters, Ron Hacker & The Hacksaws Buffa’s - Gumbo Cabaret, Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand Chickie Wah Wah - Happy Hour with Phil DeGruy, Grayson Capps & Dylan LeBlanc Circle Bar - Dark Lounge feat. Rik Slave Covington Trailhead: Rockin’ the Rails Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Little Freddie King, Alexis & the Samurai Dmac’s Bar & Grill - Kennedy Kuntz & the Men of Hour Dragon’s Den: Throwback Thursday Funky Pirate: Mark Pentones; Blues Masters Gasa Gasa - Cloud Nothings House of Blues - Monster Energy Outbreak Tour

Friday, October 26 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - Raj Smoove Allways Lounge - Bayou Blues Burlesque, FlamBOYant Bamboula’s - Ben Fox, Chance Bushman’s Rhythm Stompers, Smoky Greenwell, Ms. Silky Sol Buffa’s - Dayna Kurtz, Dr. Sick and The Late Greats Chickie Wah Wah - South Austin Moonlighters Circle Bar - Natalie Mae, Alex McMurray & His Band, The Geraniums Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses Dos Jefes: Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots Fontaine Palace: Afro Beat Night with DjoJay & Kodjo Bensa Hi-Hi Lounge: Bruno Mars Tribute feat. Calvin Johnson Jazz Playhouse: Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom Kerry Irish Pub: Patrick Cooper; Hurricane Refugees

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WhereY'acht Smoothly sailing ... socks off, Where Y'acht plays a variety of 70s- and 80s-inspired classic covers for everyone to enjoy. Sat., October 27, 9:00 p.m., $25-$30. Three Keys Nola (Ace Hotel) threekeysnola.com Le Bon Temps Roule - Live Piano Little Gem Saloon - John Mooney & Marc Stone with Mike Dillon Maison - New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Shotgun Jazz Band, Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party Maple Leaf: Flow Trive New Orleans Jazz Museum (Old US Mint): Christian Bold Old Arabi Bar - Paggy Prine & Southern Soul One Eyed Jacks - The Lemon Twigs with Jungle Green Preservation Hall - Big Shot Palm Court Jazz Café: Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band

Portside Lounge: DiNola Saenger Theater - Lauren Daigle SideBar NOLA - Ashlae Blume, Susan Millar-Boldissar & Tristan Gianola Southport Hall: the Entourange, 5th Ward Webbie Starlight: Lost then Found presents Our House Snug Harbor: Ellia Marsalis Quintet Tipitina’s - Polish Ambassador & The Diplomatic Scandal, Mikey Pauker Three Muses: Door Wat Jazz Band Tropical Isle Bayou Club: Faubourg Ramblers Tulane University: Dixon Hall - Crescent City Chamber Festival presents Manhattan Chamber

Players & the Dover Quartet at Urban South Brewery Saturday, October 27 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - Where Y’acht Allways Lounge - Local Uproar!

Bamboula’s - G & The Swinging Gypsies, Johnny Mastro, Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeco Review Buffa’s - Marc Stone, Marina Orchestra Circle Bar - Mod Dance Party with DJ Matty & Kristen Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Soul Rebels Fontaine Palace: Muevelo Funky Pirate: Mark Pentones; Blues Masters Gasa Gasa: Jonathan Freilich; Brad Walker Hi-Ho Lounge - The Pink Project House of Blues - Endless Night: New Orleans Vampire Ball 2018 Jazz & Heritage Center - George French Band Jazz Playhouse: Tribute to Musical Legends Kerry Irish Pub: Paintbox with Dave James & Time Robertson Le Bon Temps Roule - Michael Vincent Band Little Gem Saloon - Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, African Rock Late Nights feat. Cole Williams Band Maison - Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires, Smoking Time Jazz Club Maple Leaf: The Iceman Special Mardi Gras World: Hell’s Gala 2018: 10 Year Anniversary Morning Call City Park: Billy D. Chapman Nunemaker Auditorium (Loyala University):That’s Not My Tango Old Arabi Bar - Vic Papa Band One Eyed Jacks - Lost Bayou Ramblers with Givers Palm Court Jazz Café: Will Smith and Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - Big Shot SideBar NOLA - Boys Will Be Girls feat. Martin Krusche & Ashlae Blume, Chris Combs, Josh Raymer, Olivia McGraw, Aaron Boehler Rock ’N’ Bowl: AsheSon Starlight: Shawn Rice; Davis Rogan Tipitina’s - DJ RQ Away, Cavalier, Ray Wimley Three Muses: Chris Christy; Debbie Davis Tropical Isle Original: Late as Usual

Gasa Gasa - Iron Chic Hi-Ho Lounge - Bluegrass Pickin’ Party Kerry Irish Pub: Beth Patterson Maison - Chicken & Waffles, The Royal Roses, Sierra Green & the Soul Machine Maple Leaf: Trifunkta Preservation Hall - Big Shot Siberia Lounge - Comic Strip: Comedy & Burlesque Show Sidebar NOLA: Instant Opus Improvised Music Series Spotted Cat: All-Stars; Jazz Vipers Sung Harbor: Charmaine Neville Band Starlight: Mi Casa with DJ Anthony Tony Three Muses: Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue Tropical Isle Original: Graham Robertson; Trop Rock Express Tuesday, October 30 Bamboula’s - Christopher Johnson, Damn Gina, G-Volt & The Hurts Buffa’s - You Got This Presents Taco Tuesday, Charlie Wooton Project Chickie Wah Wah - Justin Molasion Circle Bar - Brett Weller Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - DinosAurchestra, Treme Brass Band

Howlin’ Wolf - Comedy Beast (The Den) Kerry Irish Pub: Jason Bishop Maison - Gregory Agid Quartet Maple Leaf: Rebirth Brass Band Old Arabi Bar - Open Jam with TedHefko One Eyed Jacks - Vixens & Vinyl Halloween Special Preservation Hall - Big Shot Saenger Theater - Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock the Musical Siberia: Arthur Buezo; Zeaira Quinn SideBar NOLA - Dayna Kurtz, Robert Mache, Mike Dillon, Aurora Nealand, James Singleton Spotted Cat: Smoking Time Jazz Club Sung Harbor: Stabton Moore Trio Starlight: Ryan Handler; Asher Danziger Three Muses: Sam Cammarata; Jousha Gouzy Quaetet Tropical Isle Original: the Hangovers; F.A.S.T. Wednesday, October 31 Allways Lounge - Print Shop Cover Show Bamboula’s - Eight Dice Cloth, Bamboulas Hot Jazz Trio, Mem Shannon, Johnny Mastro Buffa’s - World’s Most Open Mic Night with Nattie Circle Bar - The Iguanas, Suitcase Junket Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat

d.b.a - Tin Men, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters Dos Jefes: Carl LeBlanc Dragon’s Den: Upstairs: DJ G Cue Gasa Gasa - Jessie Reyez House of Blues - Jet Lounge Howlin’ Wolf - Halloween Night with Valerie Sassyfras feat. T-Rex & the Sasshay Dancers, And Then Came Humans (The Den) Kerry Irish Pub: Van Hudson Maison - The New Orleans Jazz Vipers Maple Leaf: Jhonny Sketch & the Dirty Notes Marigny Brasserie - Grayson Brockcamp & The New Orleans Wildlife Band Morning Call City Park: Krewe du Two One Eyed Jacks - Quintron & Miss Pussycat with JEFF the Brotherhood Palm Court Jazz Café: Topsy Chapman Preservation Hall - Big Shot Republic - Kasbo, Vancouver Sleep Clinic Saenger Theater - Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock the Musical Spotted Cat: Antoine Died & The New Orleans Power Misfits Southport Hall - Metal Alliance Tour feat. Goatwhore Sung Harbor - Johnny Sansone’s Blues Party

Sunday, October 28 Ace Hotel (Three Keys) - Marc Stone Band Allways Lounge - Hummingbirds Variety Hour, Swingin Sundays Art Klub - Billie Davis Bamboula’s - Gina & Lindsay, New Orleans Ragweeds, Carl LeBlanc, Ed Willis Blues 4 Sale Buffa’s - Madeline Ford Trio, Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - The Palmetto Bug Stompers, Dave Catching’s Ranch de Lunatics Funky Pirate: Mark & the Pentones; Willie Lockett Band Hi-Ho Lounge - NOLA Comedy Hour Open Mic Night House of Blues - Gospel Brunch Howlin’ Wolf - Hot 8 Brass Band (The Den) Jazz Playhouse: Germaine Bazzle Kermit’s Mother-In-Law Lounge: Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub: Will Dickerson Maison - Swingin’ Jazz Brunch with Chance Bushman & The NOLA Jitterbugs feat. Nancy Zee & Lisa Casper, Higher Heights Maple Leaf: Joe Krown Trio feat Walter Washington One Eyed Jacks - MC Chris Is Dead Tour Palm Court Jazz Café: Mark Brand and Palm Court Jazz Band Preservation Hall - Big Shot Siberia: People Museum, Toonces Spotted Cat: Robin Barnes & the FiyaBirds; Pat Casey Sung Harbor: Christian Bold & Soul Swing Starlight: Combsy; Gabrielle Cavassa Jazz Jam Three Muses: Raphael et Pascal; the Clemetines Tropical Isle Original: Late as Usual Monday, October 29 Allways Lounge - Showstoppers!

Bamboula’s - St. Louis Slim, Bann-Bua’s Hot Jazz 4, G & The Swinging Gypsies, John Lisi Blues Band Buffa’s - A2D2 with Arsene DeLay & Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah - Jamey St. Pierre, Papa Mali Circle Bar - Dem Roach Boyz, Gene Black & Friends Crescent City Brewhouse - New Orleans Streetbeat d.b.a - Michot’s Melody Makers Funky Pirate: Willie Lockett Band

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kids, there will be a special area with traditional German games and crafts. Stop by for some German heritage and hospitality.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House 319 Butterworth St. Dates and times vary neworleansnightmare.com Prepare for Halloween with New Orleans’s newest and largest haunted house. Whether escape games or haunted rooms are your thing, New Orleans Nightmare has them both. Either way, if you really just want a good scare, this place goes above and beyond. Bring your nightmares and greatest fears to life at this giant and terrifying haunted house, filled with everything from creepy clowns to bloody monsters. Be prepared to be scared.

Oktoberfest NOLA October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20

FESTIVALS Country Smooth Fest NOLA Motorsports Park: 11075 Nicolle Blvd., Avondale Saturday, October 20: 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 21: 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. countrysmoothfest.com Join Country Smooth Whiskey for the newest country music festival in town, featuring two days of live music across three stages, with Louisiana’s own Hunter Hayes, Justin Moore, Joe Nichols, Granger Smith, Tyler Farr, Raelynn, and many more. The place that is usually known for loud cars will be loud for different reasons this weekend. Come enjoy some great music, food, and drinks; make the inaugural Country Smooth Fest one to remember.

Oktoberfest NOLA Bayou St. John across from City Park October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 Fridays: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturdays: 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. oktoberfestnola.com Celebrate German food, heritage, music, and beer at this popular New Orleans festival. Oktoberfest surrounds Bayou St. John with all the sauerkraut and brats you can eat. Featuring over 20 different German beers and nine wines, it’s sure to be a good time for the adults. And for the

Halloween New Orleans: A Benefit for Project Lazarus Locations vary October 26-28: Times vary togetherwenola.com/halloween For 35 years, Halloween New Orleans has been raising money for Project Lazarus, an assisted-living home for those with HIV/AIDS in New Orleans that is run by an allvolunteer staff. Kickoff the weekend with a black-tie affair, dubbed The Lazarus Ball, held at The Hyatt Regency. Then don your best costume for Saturday’s carnival-themed “Sideshow.” Finally, end your weekend with Sunday’s Funhouse “tea dance” on the pier at Crescent Park.

Halloween New Orleans October 26-28

Jazz Half Marathon October 27 month. Help the brave patients of Children’s Hospital when you run by becoming one of the #ChampionsofChildren.

Following the run, participants will be treated to an afterparty with Louisiana favorites like jambalaya, as well as music from Rockin Dopsie Jr., Kermit Ruffins, Irma Thomas, and many others. Come out, support a good cause, and have a lot of fun while doing it.

CHARITIES St. Jude’s Tribute to Motown Pavilion of the Two Sisters in City Park: 3 Victory Ave. Wednesday, October 10: 6 p.m. neworleans.boldtypetickets.com/ events/58620293/st-judecommunity-center-presents-atribute-to-motown Help the St. Jude Community Center, in partnership with the Low Barrier Shelter and Second Harvest Food Bank, to fulfill their mission of feeding the homeless in New Orleans at this charity event.

The evening will include an open bar, fine cuisine, and entertainment.

Join the Escalade Show Band as they play the classic Motown tunes that everyone loves.

Put your dancing shoes on for a night of food, fun, and fundraising.

SPORTS & FITNESS Jazz Half Marathon Lafayette Square Saturday, October 27: 7 a.m. jazzhalf.com Be healthy, show off your active side, and help a great cause before all the Halloween festivities begin later this RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour Joy Theater: 1200 Canal St. Friday, October 12: 9 p.m. vossevents.com The official RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour returns to New Orleans, with celebrity judge Michelle Visage and a plethora of sickening performances by Season 10 finalists Aquaria, Asia O’Hara, Eureka, and Kameron Michaels. It also features fan favorites Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi, and Violet Chachki. Drag Race devotees will not want to miss this evening of fun, fashion, and over-the-top production numbers that will leave you gagging.

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New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House >> Select October Dates

Tattoo The 1st Annual

Convention November 9th - 11th 2018

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$20 Day / $40 3-Day Pass Friday 2 PM - 12 AM Saturday 11 AM - 12 AM Sunday 11 AM - 8 PM Over 300 Tattoo Artists from Around the World T V Stars from: Ink Master Best Ink The Enigma Ma r l o Ma rq u i se The Human Knot Live Human Suspension Olde City Sideshow Gigi DeLuxe Burlesque Ta t t o o C o n t e s t s Unique Vendors & More

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Blues, Booze & Burlesque: An Inside Look at Barcadia's New Rockabilly Brunch

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By Emily Hingle

arcadia on Tchoupitoulas has been a den of fun, food, and booze for some years now, and it’s certainly no stranger to live entertainment. You can often encounter games like trivia, video game battles, or tournament nights there.

In addition to all of this interactive entertainment, you can now watch a lady dress down to a kickin’ live band while you enjoy your brunch. The Rockabilly Brunch will be a Saturday ritual from now on. favor and order from the special brunch Rockabilly Brunch kicks off every single menu. The Which Came First? is Saturday at 2:30 p.m., which is a a Cajun-battered boneless great time to catch brunch if chicken breast atop a you wake up later on your Belgian waffle and days off. I suggest a fried egg. The sitting in full view of dish is made the rockabilly band complete with The Hot Tchoups, cayenne but you’ll get honey butter an immersive and bourbon show no maple syrup. matter where The Barcadia you choose Benedict to partake in features the festivities. blackened The Hot shrimp, Tchoups are tomatoes, and well-versed in two poached classic rockabilly eggs on a massive tunage, but they toasted English also include some muffin with Creole old country favorites The H ot Tchoups hollandaise sauce. when they let the audience For the brunch food take a break from the highaficionado, you may like The Biscuit. energy stuff.

It’s a house-made jumbo cheddar biscuit You can get any of your favorite Barcadia smothered with sausage gravy, bacon, and fare, but you really should do yourself a

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two fried eggs. My personal favorite is the Swim Upstream, which is a slice of toasted marble rye bread with smoked salmon, tomatoes, onion, and a delightful dill cream cheese.

The best cocktails to have with brunch are, of course, Bloody Marys and mimosas, both of which are available.

While live music and delicious breakfast/ lunch foods are amazing, I haven’t even told you about the real entertainment yet. Seasoned burlesque dancer and headmistress of the New Orleans School of Burlesque, Bella Blue, effortlessly twirls around the room, personally enticing each and every one of the attendees with a highly immersive routine. A word of warning to those who are used to the art of striptease or who are toting around children: This show does include a fair amount of Bella’s flesh. She will go from full formal sparkling gowns down to a glittering thong and a bra throughout her several performances.

She also is prone to throw her skirts over people’s heads, shimmy on them, and do so much more that you must see to believe.

Bella Bella Blue is quite happy with the show, and she hopes that she’ll be performing at Barcadia for a long time to come. Bella Blue explained why she enjoys Rockabilly

Brunch so much, saying, “I think the thing that makes this event special is that it’s a great alternative for a Saturday afternoon activity. So, whether you want to sit down for a full meal or just stop in for a cocktail and some pinball, it works. You get all the things that make New Orleans great: live music, live burlesque, good food, and any excuse to act like a big kid!” Even if you catch the show one time, you may still want to schedule another visit. You never know what she’s going to do next!

If you can’t make it out on any Saturday, you can still find a great deal at Barcadia on weekdays. Grab some tapas during Happy Hour, which runs from 4 till 7 p.m. every Monday through Friday. Attendees can get one complimentary tapas plate with each regular-priced cocktail or beer that they purchase.

The Spanish-inspired tapas menu includes dishes that feature fresh olives, tomatoes, prosciutto, and dreamy cheese.

If you haven’t paid a visit to Barcadia for some time, or if you’ve never been there yet, now’s the time to go. You’ll be like a kid in a candy Blue store—or an arcade.

Be sure to check out Barcadia's Rockabilly Brunch every Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

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Food News

By Kim Ranjbar

Twice as nice … The brand-new Copper Vine wine pub and eatery that recently opened has added two Commander's Palace alums to its already stellar kitchen staff, led

by Executive Chef Mike Brewer. Owner Kyle Brechtel announced the addition of Tommy Finch as chef de cuisine and Amy Mehrtens as sous chef. Finch has worked at Commander's Palace in both Destin and New Orleans, the now-closed Café Adelaide & The Swizzle Stick Bar, and White Oak Plantation in Baton Rouge, where he worked under the famed chef John Folse. Mehrtens is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park and has worked at the Biltmore Estate, Café Adelaide & The Swizzle Stick Bar, and, most recently, Commander's Palace in New Orleans.

1001 Poydras St., 504-208-9535, coppervinewine.com

Tommy Finch

Bonafide Italian … Slated to open this spring, The Julia at Saint Charles (yet another mixed-use development being built in the Warehouse District) will house Bonci Pizzeria, a Rome-based pie joint launched by “esteemed pizzaiolo” Gabriele Bonci. This new pizzeria will be serving a “daily changing” menu of pizzas, featuring locally sourced ingredients on focaccia-style crust sliced with scissors. This will be the third state-side location for Bonci; the

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two others are located in Chicago.

730 Julia St., bonciusa.com Craft your fix … Edison's Espresso & Tea Bar opened inside the Pythian Market at the end of last month. Offering a “daily dose of caffeine and tea with a cocktail twist,” Edison's is owned and operated by Diedre Hall, who also owns Dee's Coffee. “I have enjoyed building our family's first coffee business over the last eight years in the Central Business District, and I am excited to fuse my love of craft cocktails to create a unique espresso and tea experience,” says Hall.

Edison's menu offers a number of specialty coffee drinks brewed from Mississippi roaster Coast Roast, with options to pair with selected spirits from the Market's Bar 1908.

234 Loyola Ave., 504-517-6047, pythianmarket. com

over the world. In addition to all the fabulous cheeses, the fest will also include live music from Jayna Morgan & the Sazerac Sunrise Band, The Tumbling Wheels, Robin Barnes & the Fiya Birds, and Bon Bon Vivant. Fête des Fromages also features cheese talks, like “Cheese 101” from Liz Thorpe and “Le Route des Fromages” with Alex Miles.

New Orleans Jazz Museum at the U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., fetedesfromages.com Did somebody say yucca? … Nicaraguan food-lovers in the city no longer have to drive all the way to the ends of Kenner to get their fix!

NolaNica now has a second location downtown on the second floor of the food court at Place St. Charles. The CBD location offers a somewhat truncated menu from the original Kenner location, but you can now have your yucca fritters with avocado ranch dipping sauce and eat them, too … in New Orleans!

201 St. Charles Ave., 504-405-0375, nolanica. com s

Say cheese! … If you have a passion for everything cheesy, you won't want to miss the first Amy Fête des Fromages taking Mehrten place on Saturday, November So long, farewell! … 2017 Rising 17, at the Old U.S. Mint. Thanks to the French American Chamber of Commerce's Gulf Star James Beard Award recipient Zach Engel has left Alon Shaya's Pomegranate Hospitality Coast chapter, this brand-new cheese fest will group to open his own restaurant, dubbed feature over 100 different fromages from all

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at Antoine’s Restaurant for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Jazz Brunch!

Galit, in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.

Though all of us here in New Orleans who were big fans of his cooking will be sorry to see him go, we also wish him much success in his new endeavors. Chicago is lucky to have you, Chef! pomhospitality.com Two plus two equals … The low-key breakfast spot Two Chicks Café on Convention Center Boulevard has just opened a second location in the Central Business District. Taking over the space that formerly housed Reuben's Soup & Sandwich on Gravier Street, this female-owned brunch spot serves up dishes like a “Kickin' Chicken Omelet with red onions and goat cheese,” a “barnyard eggwich” with smoked turkey and herbed cream cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, and Thai shrimp po-boys. They also offer fresh-squeezed juices like a Green Blast with kale and spinach, and banana split smoothies.

920 Gravier St., twochickscafe.com Boil time again … After bouncing around a bit on Banks Street for a couple of years, Clesi's has found a more permanent home on Bienville Street in Mid-City. In addition to expertly boiled shrimp, crab, and crawfish, Clesi's also offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, and fried seafood platters with sides like jambalaya, boudin bites, and debris fries. Clesi's is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Sunday.

4323 Bienville St., 504-909-0108,

clesicatering.com Olé! … Moving into the space in Mid-City that formerly held Melt (a grilled cheese spot open for two years on Banks), Agave House is a new Mexican restaurant owned by brothers Oscar and Allan Chimal and their friend Mike Carollo, according to Nola.com. Enjoy chicken tortilla soup, shrimp enchiladas, tacos del mar with sangria or one of their special margaritas, and bottomless salsa with fresh corn tortilla chips. Agave is open daily.

2549 Banks St., 504-900-1190, agavehousenola.com Minus the ants … Created by Ti Martin, Darryl Reginelli, and Chef Tory McPhail, Picnic Provisions & Whiskey recently launched on the corner of Magazine and State Streets, taking over the spot once occupied by Noodle & Pie. Completely remodeled with a décor reminiscent of the inside of a poche picnic basket, this new restaurant features items like heirloom tomato soup, West Indies crab tacos with rum-soaked mango and pickled papaya, a pork debris and egg biscuit, and a crawfish boil hot fried chicken basket with spicy corn, mirliton, and smoky sausage.

The neighborhood restaurant also features a decent wine list, a few beers, and several house cocktails. Picnic Provisions & Whiskey is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

741 State St., 504-266-2810, nolapicnic. com

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Satsuma Café's Breakfast Plate

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Munching on Maple Street

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hen seeking affordable eats, sometimes the best area to seek out is anywhere near a college campus.

After all, most students are typically cash-poor, relying on stipends from their parents or part-time, minimum-wage jobs to get them through the month. Dining out means discovering a spot that offers dishes so plentiful (and inexpensive) that they become ideal leftovers, suitable to sustain a starving student through another meal or two. In New Orleans, one of the best areas for economical dining lies only a few blocks from both Loyola and Tulane Universities’ campuses on Maple Street.

Over a dozen different options lie in this six-block stretch—a tad dizzying for such a small area—but business is certainly jumping on Maple, especially during the school year. With so many choices, it's hard to know where to start. Perhaps we should begin with breakfast …

A spin-off from its Bywater counterpart, Satsuma Café opened six years ago and is still going strong, considering the number of folks who line up nearly every morning to get their fix. There's word on the street that Satsuma's owners plan to launch a third location in the Lower Garden District this spring, and people in the neighborhood (including yours truly) couldn't be happier.

Satsuma serves specialty coffee drinks brewed from local roasters like Hey Café and Orleans Coffee, their own cold-pressed organic juices, and an array of breakfast and lunch items. Try some buttermilk pancakes

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with blueberries and ginger-mint syrup for $5.50, or feast on a Satsuma breakfast plate, which includes two eggs (your way), Nueske's bacon, a side of their creamy black beans, lots of fresh fruit, and toast or a biscuit for $9.50.

Less than two blocks away is Waffles on Maple, a highly worthwhile breakfast joint that specializes in the use of kosher ingredients. This tiny, counter-only spot offers huge waffles, like their Strawberry Shortcake with fresh strawberries and sweet cream cheese; the savory “Heart Attack” with caramelized mushrooms, fried eggs, and three kinds of cheese; several types of omelets filled with crab au gratin or sundried tomatoes; sweet and savory crepes; and (believe it or not) pizza and panini!

None of their menu items rise above $14, with most hovering around $8 or $9, and the portions are ginormous enough for two to split, or you could just save the rest for lunch (or dinner).

If you're looking for some stellar pastries with your coffee, grab a cuppa joe from PJ's and proceed directly next door to Maple St. Patisserie. Whether you want croissants, donuts, or hot cross buns, this neighborhood bakery has some of the best pastries in town. Grab a couple of enormous blueberry muffins or strawberry turnovers, and you could have a week's worth of breakfasts (or desserts) for less than a tenspot. They also regularly serve biscuits with sausage, ham and cheese croissants, and desserts to die for, from fresh fruit tarts to flaky Napoleons filled with custard.

Maple St. Patisserie's Blueberry Muffin For lunch or dinner, why not try the Eastbank's iteration of Tan Dinh? Ba Chi Canteen, a Vietnamese restaurant across from Satsuma Café, is run by the same family who owns the Westbank hit.

Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, Ba Chi offers all of the usual suspects, like phở, vermicelli bowls, extracrispy egg rolls, steamed pork buns or bao, and bánh mi. They also feature specialties

like kimchi fries, Korean beef short ribs, fish tacos with roti, and gyoza nachos. Very few items rise above the $12 mark, and the portions are generally large enough to stuff you silly. The chargrilled pork vermicelli bowl is highly recommended at $11.75. Add an order of their famous crispy pork fried egg rolls for $5.25, and you've got a meal for two.

Recently opened by husband-and-wife

Ba Chi Canteen's Pork Vermicelli Bowl & Eggroll team Hugo and Addie Vasquez, Catalino's is a brand-new eatery in the space that once occupied longtime tenant Babylon Café and also briefly housed Hummus & More. Originally from Guatemala, Hugo has worked in several New Orleans kitchens, including El Gato Negro and the immensely popular Mais Arepas. Dishes include items like the crowd-pleasing elote, crispy tostadas, fresh guacamole with plantain

chips, and yuca fries topped with black beans and queso fresco. The appetizers are extremely affordable, and while the entrees run a bit higher, they're served with plenty of house-made corn tortillas and rice, enough to feed any starving student—twice.

The five restaurants mentioned above are only the frosting on the cake when it comes to affordable eats in that area. What's your favorite spot on Maple Street?

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wraps, and shrimp, serves up simple yet delicious iterations of Southern comfort food. Sample their large array of sauces, and don’t miss their Brow Special: two pieces of catfish, some shrimp, and a mountain of fries.

Multiple Locations | wedatschickenandshrimp.com

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Willie Mae’s Scotch House knows how to make some juicy fried chicken. Since 1957, they’ve been serving up quality entrees from their short-and-sweet menu. Their accolades include a James Beard Award and Travel Channel’s distinction for Best Fried Chicken in America, so everyone should eat here!. 2401 St. Ann St. | 8229503 | williemaesnola.com

Bennachin specializes in West African flavors with a New Orleans flair. This unique restaurant offers a welcome break from the conventional lunches you’ve been eating. Their specialty is taking traditional African flavors from Gambia and Cameroon and kicking them up a notch. 1212 Royal St. | 522-1230 | bennachinrestaurant.com

WOW Café Doubletree will have your taste buds begging for more of their wings with signature sauces, which range from spicy to sweet and tangy. Wings aside, their vast menu offers serious handhelds, like wraps, burgers, and tender ribs. 300 Canal St. | 2123250 | wowcafe.com/stores/double-tree-new-orleans

American Apolline, occupying a renovated double shotgun cottage, may look rustic with its brick interior and soft lighting, but don’t be fooled; their food is far from rural country fare. Local ingredients are the star of the show here. Plus, they have bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys; need we say more? 4729 Magazine St. | 8948881 | apollinerestaurant.com Bayou Hot Wings is finger-lickin’ good. With 13 irresistible wing flavors, from sweet to beastly, there is surely something for every palate. Not into wings? Try some of their other awesome creations like burgers or wraps. Your taste buds will thank you! 6221 S. Claiborne Ave. | 662-9933 | bayouhotwings.com Daisy Dukes is known for its Cajun Bloody Mary Mix, but they’ve also got some equally delicious, no-frills Southern classics like po-boys, gumbo, and crawfish to satisfy your belly. Two of their five locations are 24/7, so drop by anytime to get your fill of some good cookin’.

Multiple Locations | daisydukesrestaurant.com Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant shines in the heart of Gretna. They serve something for everyone, with a large variety of dips, wraps, burgers, and daily specials. Their Dirty Bird po-boy, stuffed with turkey, roast beef, Swiss, and gravy, can’t be beat. 435 Huey P. Long Ave. | Gretna | 368-1114 | gattusos.net Goldbergs Fine Foods is a New York-style delicatessen that has recently expanded into the heart of New Orleans’s CBD. Though Goldbergs’s menu offerings include a wide range of options, bagels are still the star of this little piece of the Big Apple in the Big Easy. 925 Common St. | 267-3564 | goldbergbagel.com Gordon Biersch is taking over the handcrafted brewing scene with its German lagers and enticing entrees.

They have an impressive variety of beers on tap, and each brew pairs perfectly with any dish you fancy. Their

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FlamingoA-Go-Go Gorgonzola Ribeye is tops on the list. 200 Poydras St. | 522-2739 | gordonbiersch.com Lakeview Harbor might take inspiration from local waters for its name, but you’ll find a lot more on the menu than just seafood. They have a huge selection of burgers, cheeseburgers, and sandwiches, along with juicy steaks and Southern comfort food. Check out their delectable daily specials. 8550 Pontchartrain Blvd. | 486-4887 | lakeviewharbor.us Liberty Cheesesteaks is invading the home of the po-boy, one Philly cheesesteak at a time. Founders Mike and Joe saw a vacuum in this sandwich-crazed city and filled the gap. Today, they bring us traditional cheesesteaks any native Philadelphian would approve of. 5039 Freret St. | 875-4447 | libertycheesesteaks. com Spudly's Super Spuds is a potato heaven. Whoever said potatoes were a side dish is clearly wrong. Here, the overstuffed spuds take center stage, with virtually any filling you could ever want (try the crawfish)—and don’t forget a side of their amazing Crawfish Potatoes!

2609 Harvard Ave. | Metairie | 455-3250 | spudlys. com We Dat’s Chicken and Shrimp, known for their wings,

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Bao & Noodle is the perfect place to slurp down a bowl of authentic Chinese soup or tear into a steamed bun. You won’t find General Tso’s Chicken on the menu at this adventurous Marigny staple. Try the Cumin Braised Lamb accompanied by amazing homemade Biang Biang noodles. 2700 Chartres St. | 272-0004 | baoandnoodle.com Five Happiness has every traditional Chinese dish imaginable. The restaurant’s huge dining room and extensive menu, which features vegetarian, seafood, beef, and poultry dishes, makes it a perfect choice for the whole family. If you’re looking for a spicy kick, the General’s Chicken won’t disappoint. 3605 S. Carrollton Ave. | 482-3935 | fivehappiness.com Green Tea has got your back. With origins in New York City, this eatery offers great healthy options, soups, fried rice, noodles, and several dinner and lunch specials—all at an extremely reasonable price.

They even offer a mouthwatering lobster dish! These Chinese take-out titans will feed you in a flash. 3001 Napoleon Ave. | 899-8005 | greenteanola.com Kyoto 2, located in an unassuming strip mall, has perfected the art of sushi. These sushi mavens roll up some of the biggest, baddest rolls in town. They also serve plenty of other options for those non-sushi fans, such as chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura, and udon soup. 5608 Citrus Blvd. | Harahan | 818-0228 | facebook.com/Kyoto2Nola Mikimoto offers delicious sushi with the flavor of New Orleans in each bite. Who’d pass up the chance to try a taste of Carrollton with the South Carrollton

Roll, or the city’s beloved sandwich in sushi form with the Poboy Roll? 3301 S. Carrollton Ave. | 488-1881 | mikimotosushi.com Miyako Hibachi & Sushi Bar is known for its entertaining hibachi chefs and ample seating and is a great spot for large groups. Their sushi menu has many great options like the Spicy Crawfish Roll. Try one of their great cocktails from the bar to go along with your meal. 1403 St. Charles Ave. | 410-9997 | miyakonola. com Origami may be a paper-folding art, but here it takes the form of an artfully crafted sushi roll. This spot is a favorite of Tulane students and Uptowners alike. Make sure to save room for dessert, because you can’t get their delicious Banana Tempura or Lychee Ice Cream anywhere else. 5130 Freret St. | 899-6532 | sushinola.com

Bars With Great Food Backspace Bar & Kitchen is about as close as you can get to eating in a library. Whether you are a foodie or a bookworm, this spot is bookmark-worthy. Try the Whitman Roast Beef or the Hemingway Cuban if you want to channel your inner author. 139 Chartres St. | 322-2245 | backspacenola.com Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant is a staple in the New Orleans jazz community and also serves up some soulful food. The menu is loaded with amazing choices, so you may want to get one of everything. They’re also open 24/7, so stop by anytime for any meal. 1001 Esplanade Ave. | 949-0038 | buffasbar.com Flamingo A-Go-Go is the spot everyone seems to be flocking to these days. They feature NOLA classic eats and inventive “flocktails,” including frozen Bushwackers, frosé, and a Bloody Mary A-Go-Go with vodka, a spice mix, and Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix. 869 Magazine St. | 577-2202 | flamingonola.com The Jimani is the place to be if you love sports and good food. They show virtually every game imaginable, and they have a great selection of beer and an impressive menu. Come watch a game, eat a burger, and sip a cold one in this relaxed and comfy environment. 141 Chartres St. | 524-0493 | thejimani.com Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, home to the famous Shark Attack cocktail, will have you returning time and time again. With great food, awesome drinks, and a cool atmosphere, all inspired by surfing hotspots around the globe, Lucy’s promises a fun time. 701 Tchoupitoulas St. | 523-8995 | lucysretiredsurfers.com Mimi’s in the Marigny is technically a bar, but when

it comes to the bar food, don’t expect simple peanuts here. The menu features gourmet tapas for vegetarians and carnivores alike. You can’t go wrong with patatas bravas, duck poutine, or the ultimate shareable staple: a cheese board. 2601 Royal St. | 872-9868 | mimismarigny.com Ole Saint takes you down memory lane with Deuce McAllister’s football memorabilia, but brings you back to reality when a game is on. Watch your team, eat some delicious food, and have a local brew at this former New Orleans Saint’s watering hole. 132 Royal St. | 309-4797 | olesaint.com Orleans Grapevine, with over 375 bottled wines, is an oasis in itself. As if that weren’t enough, they’ve got Bacon Happy Hour from 4 p.m. till 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. till 12 a.m. daily, when you’ll get FREE bacon with your drinks. Come for the drinks, stay for the BACON! 720 Orleans Ave. | 523-1930 | orleansgrapvine.com Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar is there for you after a losing streak at Harrah’s across the street. Get rid of the post-gambling blues with a Hurricane or Voodoo Juice paired with tasty food like their to-die-for wings.

They also supply entertainment in the form of giant TVs playing the big games. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl. | 247-9265 | poppystimeoutsportsbar.com Shamrock Bar and Grill is all about the games—oh, and the food. Challenge your friends to some minibowling, foosball, basketball, or darts at the city’s largest neighborhood bar, all while savoring their Ribeye Steak with Mashed Potatoes. 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. | 3010938 | shamrockparty.com Tracey’s Irish Bar and Restaurant might be known for its wild St. Patty’s Day party, but its tasty bar food is what keeps the crowds coming back. Apart from their love of St. Pat, they’re known for having the first colored TVs in the ‘hood and great local beers to go with those tasty menu options. 2604 Magazine St. | 897-5413 | traceysnola.com World of Beer might sound self-explanatory, but the name doesn’t mention the munchies. Start the day off right with a beermosa, beer-batter pancakes, or the Beerunch Burger topped with bacon, an IPA sauce, and a perfectly cooked farmhouse egg. 300 Julia St. | 2993599 | worldofbeer.com

Café Another Broken Egg Café is here to help you wake up, offering an array of breakfast and brunch favorites.

Start your day off with eggs, pancakes, breakfast bowls, salad, or their delicious shrimp and grits. For something sweeter, be sure to try the biscuit beignets. Uptown |

Lakeview | 301-2771 | anotherbrokeneggcafe.com Café 615 Home of Dawabbit serves homestyle meals at great prices and offers daily lunch specials that are all out of this world. The lima beans on Tuesdays are delicious, and the pork chop is as big as your head. There’s a reason that Café 615 was voted best restaurant on the Westbank! 615 Kepler St. | Gretna | 365-1225 | dawabbit.net Café Amelie is a favorite among local foodies and tourists alike, due to its beautiful atmosphere and courtyard setting. No other café will serve you ovenroasted salmon with horseradish cream and a bed of fingerling potatoes. Café culture never tasted better. 912 Royal St. | 412-8965 | cafeamelie.com Café Carmo creates a tropical foodscape with its fresh juices, ceviches, salads, and breads inspired by Caribbean cuisine. The tiradito sashimi is a stand-out menu item. Take your taste buds on an adventure with flavors from all over the world. 527 Julia St. | 875-4132 | cafecarmo.com Caffe! Caffe! beats all the coffee chains when it comes to baked goodies, offering up some decadent cakes, pies, and other sweets. If you don’t have a sweet tooth and are looking for a healthier option, this café also offers salads and Eat Fit selections. Two Metairie Locations | caffecaffe.com Compère Lapin knows how to spice up a traditional brunch menu, putting a Caribbean spin on brunch favorites like coconut french toast. While this James Beard winner is home to fantastic cocktails and some of the city’s best raw oyster selection, they also put some Caribbean flavor into classic New Orleans dishes as well.

535 Tchoupitoulas St. | 599-2119 | comperelapin.com

who could pass up their pan-seared scallops over corn macque choux with a chimichurri sauce? 412 Girod St. | 518-6007 | vyoone.com

Italian Josephine Estelle, an Italian eatery run by James Beard nominees, knows how to make good pasta and seafod. Skip that packaged mac ‘n’ cheese and head on over to this gourmet establishment for some homemade noodles or delectable soft-shell crab bathed in brown butter. 600 Carondelet St. | 930-3070 | josephineestelle.com Pascal's Manale, open for over 100 years now, must be doing something right. Not only are they known for their Italian dishes, but their BBQ shrimp bathed in a spicy sauce is where this famous dish got its start. The eatery also has a tantalizing 3-till-6 p.m. Happy Hour, featuring half-priced raw oysters and select beverages. 1838 Napoleon Ave. | 895-4877 | pascalsmanale.com Red Gravy, a rustic Italian café, makes it okay to have cannoli, spaghetti, meatballs, and gnocchi for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Most of the tasty options are recipes passed down from generation to generation, making the dishes here homemade masterpieces. 125 Camp St. | 561-8844 | redgravycafe.com Venezia may lure you in with the promise of “pizza pie,” but they’ve got much more to offer, including a variety of pastas that range from fettuccine to stuffed shells.

Besides that, their Veal Pontchartrain is sure to be your new favorite dish. 134 N. Carrollton Ave. | 488-7991 | venezianeworleans.net

Mexican Juan’s Flying Burrito lets you have Taco Tuesday every day. No matter what sort of Mexican dish you crave, everything is great at Juan’s. Thirsty? They’ve got everything from margaritas to boozy lemonade to mojitos at this funky taco joint. Multiple locations | juansflyingburrito.com

Middle Eastern Lebanon’s Café, located under the shady oak trees of Uptown, offers generous portions of the Middle Eastern food that has patrons flocking from across the city. Snack on savory dishes and check out the daily lunch menu for specials. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave. | 8626200 | lebanonscafe.com Pyramid’s Cafe may look like an American diner with its checkerboard tiles, but they serve up some seriously delicious Mediterranean dips, salads, and entrees that come with a side of hummus and salad. They even have a family feast: a whole lamb stuffed with chickpeas, perfect for a special dinner. 3149 Calhoun St. | 861-9602 | pyramidscafeonline.com

New Orleans Cuisine Antoine’s Restaurant has been setting the standard for Creole cuisine since 1840. They also hold the title of inventor of the world-renowned Oysters Rockefeller.

Antoine’s continues to deliver that classic FrenchCreole dining experience in a city known for just that.

713 St. Louis Ave. | 581-4422 | antoines.com

Jimmy J’s Café, tucked away in the French Quarter, is a small and funky café that is big and bold when it comes to Southern flavor and hospitality. If you like breakfast for dinner, try one of their french toast selections, such as the Bananas Foster variety. 115 Chartres St. | 3099360 | jimmyjscafe.com

French Café Degas has been voted one of the 15 best restaurants in the city and offers authentic French cuisine that is perfect for any occasion. For something really special, try the Caille Rôtie—roasted quail over baby greens and served with fresh fruit. 3127 Esplanade Ave. | 945-5635 | cafedegas.com Vyoone’s is making French food the newest Warehouse District trend. For the less adventurous, they’ve got classics like an angus burger and a grilled filet. But

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Broussard’s seamlessly blends Creole and French cuisines. They’ve got all the classics, including oysters, shrimp remoulade, and turtle soup. Perfect for a night out or just a casual drink with friends, Broussard’s has something for everyone. 819 Conti St. | 581-3866 | broussards.com The Columns Hotel offers a memorable dining experience with breakfast, brunch, and an awardwinning Happy Hour. Enjoy their seasonal charcuterie and cheese combination board in the Victorian dining room or front gallery with a view of beautiful Saint Charles Avenue. 3811 St. Charles Ave. | 899-9308 | thecolums.com Coterie NOLA Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a new spot where you can enjoy some fried pickles or an alligator po-boy without needing to get dressed up for a fine-dining experience. As if that doesn’t sound good enough, there’s a Happy Hour with deals on oysters.

Try yours chargrilled. 135 Decatur St. | 529-8600 | coterienola.com

food traditions alive with its takes on the classics.

Located in the Warehouse District among some of the city’s trendiest restaurants, this spot shows that a good ol’ shrimp po-boy can still be the best meal around. 701 S. Peters St. | 985-778-2529 | facebook. com/pages/category/Restaurant/New-Orleans-CajunCookery-659728691032348/ New Orleans Creole Cookery is New Orleans cuisine at its finest. The Snapper Pontchartrain features panseared snapper topped with jumbo lump crab meat and hollandaise sauce. They’ve also got a great list of boozy beverages. Drink the Category 5 Hurricane at your own risk. 508 Toulouse St. | 524-9632 | neworleanscreolecookery.com The Original Fiorella’s Cafe may offer a variety of New Orleans staples, but believe us, pass those up on your first visit and try some crispy fried chicken. Fiorella’s won the Fried Chicken Festival title of Best Fried Chicken two years in a row. 5325 Franklin Ave. | 309-0352 | originalfiorellas.com

Crescent City Brewhouse, the French Quarter’s only microbrewery, is a drinking and dining experience for all the senses. They serve up modern takes on classic New Orleans dishes that will have your taste buds thanking you. 527 Decatur St. | 522-0571 | crescentictybrewhouse.com

Parran's Po-Boys and Restaurant serves up a variety of delicious fried and grilled po-boys on fresh French bread, along with gigantic muffalettas and mouthwatering Italian dishes. With locations in Metairie, Kenner, and Uptown, Parran’s can satisfy your po-boy hankering easily! Multiple locations | parranspoboys.com

Crossroads at House of Blues is the perfect blend of food, music, and art. Their “Impossible Cheeseburger”— made up of a burger patty with cheese, lettuce, pickles, and a secret spread on a bun—is 100 percent vegan.

Yes, it really is possible! 225 Decatur St. | 310-0499 | houseofblues.com\neworleans\menu

Public Service at the NOPSI Hotel truly serves the public with a delectable selection of seafood and modern twists on Creole classics, including Cajun poutine and their Braised Short Ribs with Wild Mushroom and Potato Ragout. 311 Baronne St. | 962-6527 | publicservicenola. com

Dick and Jenny’s is located in a cozy Creole cottage on Tchoupitoulas Street, serving upscale food with a Southern twist. Chef Merlin prides himself on “creating Cajun Creole culinary dishes with just a touch of Thai influence,” made with locally sourced ingredients and New Orleans flavor. 4501 Tchoupitoulas St. | 894-9880 | dickandjennys.com

Short Stop Poboys doesn’t mess around when it comes to making the city’s famed sandwich, offering the biggest po-boy menu in the city. There is sure to be something here for every palate. If you’re not in the mood for a poboy, there are plenty of other options to choose from.

It’s truly a one-stop shop. 119 Transcontinental Dr. | Metairie | 885-4572 | shortstoppoboysno.com

The Governor salutes the city’s historical influencers and age-old recipes for lunch and dinner. All-day brunch is also an option, in case you need a getaway after hearing about fake news for the trillionth time today. 301 Chartres St. | 291-1860 | governorrestaurant.com

Seafood

Mandina’s knows it can be tough to choose between Italian food and Southern seafood. That’s why they’ve got the best of both worlds, saving you from debating the issue. Whether you want spaghetti and meatballs or softshell crab, Mandina’s has got you covered. 3800 Canal St. | 482-9179 | mandinasrestaurant.com New Orleans Cajun Cookery is keeping the city’s

Acme Oyster House is an institution that we’re proud to claim here in New Orleans. With locations spread across the Gulf South, Acme is sharing their delightful NOLA fare far and wide. Their Fried Peace Maker PoBoy is a must-try. Multiple Locations | acmeoyster.com Briquette offers contemporary coastal cuisine in a casual environment inside a former molasses refinery.

Their open kitchen truly puts the food center stage with their 18-foot seafood display featuring a variety of fresh fish. This is the perfect place for seafood-lovers. 701 S. Peters St. | 302-7496 | briquette-nola.com

CoterieNOLARestaurant&OysterBar Felix’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar lives up to its name.

With plenty of oyster options, they’re sure to appease all mollusk-lovers, whether you like them raw or fried. Be sure to check out Felix’s newest location on the lakefront, with beautiful views overlooking Lake Pontchartrain. Multiple locations | felixs.com Landry’s Seafood puts an elegant spin on seafood.

You won’t find your average fried fish here; they spice it up with lemon pepper seasoning and even bacon.

And if you’re missing a taste of home, they’ve got New Orleans BBQ shrimp, po-boys, and gumbo— even at their Missouri location. Multiple Locations | landrysseafood.com Poseidon is a delectable seafood restaurant and sushi bar that offers a wide array of sushi rolls, hibachi, and even karaoke. Open six days a week and serving until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Poseidon is sure to please your palate. 2100 St. Charles Ave. | 509-6675 | poseidonnola.com Seaworthy, located next to Ace Hotel, features wild-

caught, local, and sustainably harvested seafood with a global flare. Enjoy a diverse menu offering tasty seafood options, like the smoked cobia with prosciutto and fennel. Don’t forget to pair your meal with one of their amazing craft cocktails. 630 Carondelet St. | 930-3071 | seaworthynola.com The Catch Seafood Restaurant boasts some of the best seasoned, blackened, and fried fish in Metairie.

They’ve also got pasta, sandwiches, and old-school platters to satisfy any mood. After an exhausting day, look no further than this casual eatery. 3010 Cleary Ave. | Metairie | 407-3316 | facebook.com/ thecatchseafoodrestaurantLA/timeline

Vegan Seed has firmly planted itself in a city known for its carnivorous diet and love of seafood and everything fried. But that’s not stopping them from sharing their version of tantalizing vegan soul food, including an eggplant po-boy, gumbo, and beignets. 1330 Prytania St. | 302-2599 | seedyourhealth.com

Eat, Drink and Relax at Apolline Exquisite cuisine, accessibly priced wines and handcrafted cocktails in the relaxed charm of our Uptown double-shotgun cottage.

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The Ms. Piggy • SKYY Vodka • SKYY Pineapple Vodka • Muddled grilled pineapple • Smoked pineapple juice • Strawberry puree • Jalapeno juice • Garnish with grilled pineapple

Purple Rain • 1 shot of SKYY Pineapple Vodka • 1/3 shot of blue curacao • Top with pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and a dash of grenadine • Splash of soda

Chateau Pub

Embassy Suites by Hilton

Ashley Loetzerich

Abraham Thacher

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2 oz SKYY Citrus Vodka 1 cup chilled watermelon 3 oz coconut water 1 oz fresh lime juice Blend watermelon, coconut water, and lime juice Pour into glass over ice Add vodka and stir Garnish with mint and watermelon wedge

Cheers Katherine “Kat” Golden

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1 1/2 oz SKYY Peach Vodka 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz peach schnapps 2 1/2 oz unsweet tea 6 mint leaves, muddled Garnish with lemon wedge and mint

Claire’s Pour House Paul Betz Cuka-Melon Cooler

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1 1/2 oz SKYY Watermelon Vodka 1/2 oz Effen Cucumber Vodka Top with half lemonade, half watermelon juice Garnish with lime and watermelon spear

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1 1/2 oz SKYY Watermelon Vodka 1 oz coconut rum 1/4 oz lemon juice 1/8 oz grenadine 1/2 oz simple syrup 1/5 banana, minced Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice and strain into cocktail glass Garnish with watermelon wedge

Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria (Uptown) Victoria Pisarello • • • • • • • • •

2 oz SKYY Vodka 1/2 oz Key lime 1/2 oz Agave nectar 2 Egg whites Whip egg whites in a drink mixer (or shake until frothy white) Add all other ingredients Rim martini or coupe glass with fire crumbled graham cracker crumbs Add ice, shake and strain into martini glass or coupe Top with 2 dashes of chicory-pecan El Guapo bitters

Felix’s Oyster House (French Quarter) Chelsea Chiasson Pineapple Star-tini • • • • • • •

2 1/2 oz SKYY Pineapple Vodka 3/4 oz triple sec 3/4 simple syrup Splash of lemon juice Splash of sour mix Shake and pour into martini glass with muddled star fruit Garnish with star fruit and pineapple

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Gallier’s

Kelly’s Pub

Kelly Henry

Meghan Morse

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3 oz SKYY Vodka 3 to 4 muddled strawberries 2 large mint leaves 1 oz apple puree Splash of ginger beer Top with club soda

Blueberry Summer Aid • 1 1/2 oz SKYY Blueberry Vodka • 1/2 oz Grand Marnier • 1 oz sweet and sour mix • Splash of simple syrup • Splash of club soda • Muddle 4 blueberries with a splash of simple syrup • Shake vodka, Grand Marnier, sweet and sour mix, and club soda • Pour mix over muddled blueberries and syrup • Garnish with lemon wedge and 2 fresh blueberries

Good Friends

Laketown Grill

Scott Fowler Strawberry Feels Forever

Heidi Kohles Falling Raspberries

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1 oz SKYY Blood Orange Vodka 1 oz SKYY Strawberry Vodka 1 oz lemon juice 1 oz simple syrup Shake, strain, and fill with ice Top off with ginger beer Garnish with lemon twist and a fresh strawberry

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1 1/2 oz SKYY Pineapple Vodka 1/2 Dekuyper Razzmatazz 1/2 oz Dekuyper Peachtree Dash of Dekuyper Banana 1/2 oz pineapple juice Dash of cranberry juice Dash of orange juice Dash of grenadine Splash of Sprite Squeeze lime and orange to garnish

Gris-Gris

Lakeview Harbor

Zach Harris

Amanda Firmin Boo Berry

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1 1/2 oz SKYY Pineapple Vodka 1/4 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur 1 egg white 1 oz pineapple juice 1/2 oz lime juice 3 drops Peychaud’s Bitters

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1/2 shot of SKYY Blueberry Vodka 1/2 shot of blue curacao Splash of sour mix Splash simple syrup Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass Garnish with 4 to 5 fresh blueberries

JB’s

Loews Hotel

Hunter Stewart

Lauren “Rocky” Whitlow

Watermelon Cosmo • • • • •

3 parts SKYY Watermelon Vodka 1 part orange liqueur 1 part simple syrup 1 part cranberry juice Garnish with lime

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Felicitas • 1 1/2 oz SKYY Watermelon Vodka • 1 oz pomegranate liqueur • 3/4 oz lemon juice • 3/4 oz cranberry juice • 10-12 basil leaves • 4 dashes of rhubarb bitters • Serve in martini glass

Manning’s

Parlay’s Bar

Jessica Rauch

Doug Daboval

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SKYY Watermelon Vodka Muddled cucumber and basil Lime Lemonade Splash of soda

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1 1/2 oz SKYY Blood Orange Vodka Orange and cherry muddled with 1/2 oz simple syrup and orange bitters Splash of soda and OJ

Markey’s Bar

Perry’s Sports Bar and Grill

Jordann Pester

Mike Farrell

Rosemary’s Ananas • SKYY Pineapple Vodka • Cava • Splash of rosemary simple syrup • Garnish with a sprig of rosemary Martine’s David Naser

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2 oz SKYY Raspberry Vodka 1/2 oz blackberry liqueur 1/2 oz melon liqueur Muddled blackberries Shake and pour over ice Garnish with a blackberry

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar and Grill

Livin’ on a Pear • 1 shot of SKYY Pear Vodka • 3/4 shot rose syrup • 1/2 shot of Lillet Blanc • Splash of lemon juice • Splash of club soda • Fresh pear and cucumber garnish

PJ Loudermilk

Moby’s Bar & Grill

Porter & Luke’s Restaurant

Renee Melancon Orange is One Hot Ginger

Holly Clark

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1 1/4 oz SKYY Blood Orange Vodka 1/2 oz peach schnapps 1/4 oz simple syrup 2 1/2 oz ginger beer 3/4 oz cranberry juice Squeeze of lime Garnish with 3 mint leaves and 2 jalapeno rings

Sparkling SKYY • 1 1/2 oz SKYY Citrus Vodka • 1 oz orange liqueur • 3 oz pineapple juice • 1 oz strawberry puree • Shake well • Top with sparkling wine

NOLA Sunset • 2 oz of SKYY Blood Orange Vodka • Equal parts pineapple juice and orange juice • Splash of simple syrup • Splash of grenadine

New Orleans Creole Cookery

Ritz Carlton

Sharla Morton Sharla’s Strawberry Kiss

Collin Pati

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1 1/2 oz SKYY Strawberry Vodka 1 oz lemon sour Rinse martini glass with lavender syrup Add cinnamon and sugar to rim Muddle fresh strawberries in mixing glass, then add ice Shake and strain ingredients into prepared glass Top with splash of lemon-lime soda Garnish with strawberry

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1 oz SKYY Citrus Vodka 1/2 oz Pimm’s No. 1 1/4 oz rosemary syrup 1/4 oz lime juice 1/2 oz cantaloupe puree

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Rivershack Tavern

Smitty’s

Angie Haywood

Karen Garic

Saint Cecilia

Swamp Room

Daisy Lynn

Joshua Newman

Shacktail • SKYY Blueberry Vodka • Fresh muddled blueberries with simple syrup • Splash of lemonade • Squeeze of lemon • Garnish with lemon and blueberries

Pearadigm Shift • 1 1/2 oz SKYY Pear Vodka • 3/4 oz ginger syrup • 1/2 oz orange juice • Top with Riesling • Garnish with candied pear

Shenanigans Kitchen and Cocktails Lindsey Lebrun

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SKYY Blood Orange Vodka Honey, lemon, sage, and grapefruit Serve on the rocks

Sidelines Bar & Grill Brooke Guidry

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2 oz SKYY Watermelon Vodka 1/2 oz simple syrup 1 oz triple sec 2 slices cucumber, muddled Shake and pour over ice Garnish with watermelon and cucumber

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Lagniappe Lemonade • 1 1/2 oz SKYY Citrus Vodka • 2 oz lemonade • 1/2 oz Grand Marnier • Add SKYY Citrus Vodka and lemonade to glass with ice • Garnish with lemon wedge • Float Grand Marnier on top

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1 1/2 shots of SKYY Blood Orange Vodka 1/2 shot of Grand Marnier Raspberry Peach Watermelon margarita mix Splash of orange juice Sugar on the rim Garnish with orange

Tavern on Citrus Taylor Davis

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1 part SKYY Watermelon Vodka 1 part SKYY Strawberry Vodka Sweet and sour Dash of grenadine Top with Sprite

Tracey’s Stephanie Blake

Harvest Moon • SKYY Blood Orange Vodka • San Pellegrino • Lemonade • Sprite • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice

Twelve Mile Limit Megan Devine

Bloody Donatello • SKYY Vodka • Parfait Amour liqueur • Lime • Angostura Bitters

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Whiskey Bar Tammy Bell

Blueberry Pop-Tart • • • • • •

1 1/2 oz SKYY Blueberry Vodka 1/2 oz Dukuyper Blueberry 1/2 oz Baileys Irish Cream Splash vanilla coffee cream Rim glass with blueberry sugar Garnish with sugar, blueberry, and a sprig of mint

Whiskey Cowboy Saloon Kayla Cisneros

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1/2 oz SKYY Vodka 1/2 oz blue curacao Orange juice Splash of sour apple schnapps Splash of 7-Up Garnish with lime and cherry Rim with purple sugar

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BarGuide

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Alto (Ace Hotel) 600 Carondelet St. 900-1180

Relax poolside at Ace Hotel's rooftop garden, Alto, while snacking on small plates, sipping seasonal cocktails, and enjoying panoramic views of the city.

Backspace Bar 139 Chartres St. 322-2245

Stimulate your mind (and taste buds) at this literarythemed haunt that, while specializing in classic cocktails and comfort food, is also known for its milk and cookies.

Bar Tonique 820 N. Rampart St. 324-6045

This joint is the embodiment of the craft cocktail movement, and their impressive cocktail list is only rivaled by the extensive knowledge of their bartenders.

Boot Scootin Rodeo 522 Bourbon St. 552-2510

Line dance, two-step, and shake it all night on the largest oak dance floor on Bourbon Street! Come out and enjoy a live music and a line-dancing Happy Hour every Friday!

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

This neighborhood gem has been “on the border of the Quarter since 1939,” with 24/7 full service at an affordable price and a live music backroom.

Crescent City Brewhouse Opened in 1991, this microbrewery in the heart of the Quarter was the first brewpub in New Orleans and 527 Decatur St. Louisiana, so grab a pint—prost!

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Fontaine Palace 218 S. Robertson St. 525-3277

This newly opened bar offers great food, live music, and great daily drink specials in a convenient location in the heart of Downtown.

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

Head to Gretna’s Historic District for this Westbank gem, with 14 beers on tap and a full menu stocked with New Orleans favorites like crawfish dip.

Golden Lantern 1239 Royal St. 529-2860

Famous for the founding of Southern Decadence, the Golden Lantern is also reputed to have one of the best Bloody Marys in the city.

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

Featuring encased Mardi Gras memorabilia, the Hermes Bar is about as Old New Orleans as it gets. Try their takes on the Sazerac or Ramos Gin Fizz.

House of Blues 225 Decatur St. 310-4999

This well-established concert venue also houses its own bar and restaurant with a menu featuring regional dishes from Nashville hot wings to Voodoo Shrimp.

Jimani 141 Chartres St. 524-0493

If you’re looking for somewhere to end your late-night (or early-morning) adventures, Jimani is the French Quarter spot. Be sure to try their Bacon Bloody Mary.

Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St. 527-5954

With no cover charge, Kerry's offers live music almost nightly. They are also rumored to pour the best Guinness in town, so have a pint or two today.

Martine's Lounge 2347 Metairie Rd. 831-8637

This Metairie neighborhood hideout does Happy Hour right—every day from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come grab a domestic beer for only $2 or try a seasonal cocktail.

MOXY Hotel Bar 210 O'Keefe Ave. 525-6800

This handcrafted-cocktail bar serves as your check-in desk as well as a coffee house in the a.m. and the perfect place for a quick bite at night.

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

Located in a nondescript house in Mid-City, Pal’s Lounge will make you feel right at home with affordable drinks, and food pop-ups.

Rick’s Cabaret 315 Bourbon St. 524-4222

Rick’s Cabaret sets itself apart from the rest of Bourbon Street with over 18,000 square feet and two floors, so stop in for a drink and stay for the show.

Rivershack Tavern 3449 River Rd. 834-4938

Only in New Orleans is there a bar with a barter system involving free drinks for tacky ashtrays. Rivershack Tavern is off the beaten path, but it is worth the visit.

Shamrock Bar & Grill 4133 S. Carrollton Ave. 307-4350

A great spot for groups of friends, this neighborhood bar has 16,000 square feet of fun, including 23 pool tables and dozens of games, such as ping-pong and shuffleboard.

The Country Club 634 Louisa St. 945-0742

A Bywater hotspot for over 40 years, this fully renovated restaurant and bar is an absolute tropical oasis for dining in or drinking with friends.

The Starlight 817 St. Louis St. 827-1655

Come lounge in the French Quarter at Starlight, a livemusic haven with plenty of great food bites and specialty cocktails, housed inside a refurbished New Orleans home.

Tropical Isle Multiple Locations 529-1702

There is arguably nothing more definitively Bourbon Street than the Hand Grenade, “New Orleans’s most powerful drink,” and it is 100 percent the brainchild of Tropical Isle.

World of Beer 300 Julia St. 299-3599

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

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FilmReviews

Catch all of Where Y'at's film reviews

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

The House With a Clock in Its Walls

By David Vicari The House with a Clock in Its Walls is a charming fantasy/horror/comedy and is perfect fall/ Halloween viewing. It's based on the classic 1973 children's mystery novel by John Bellairs, and concerns suddenly orphaned Lewis Barnavelt (Owen Vaccaro), who is shipped off to live with his mischievous Uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) in a spacious but creepy mansion.

It turns out Jonathan is a good warlock, and his straight-laced neighbor, Florence Zimmerman (Cate Blanchett, who looks fetching in purple), is a witch. These two constantly bickering adults teach Lewis their magic, and this results in many funny moments.

The film's tone gets serious when Lewis learns of his uncle's dead friend, Isaac Izard (Kyle MacLachlan), who made a pact with a demon, and who has also hidden a doomsday clock—created by black magic— somewhere in the walls of Jonathan's mansion.

The movie is directed by—of all people—horrormeister Eli Roth, who is responsible for gore-a-thons like Cabin Fever, Hostel, and The Green Inferno. I am not a fan of those films, but I was alone in giving Roth's Death Wish remake positive notice. However, The House with a Clock in Its Walls is his best film to date, for it is extremely well directed. It unfolds like a good novel, revealing a little at a time and building towards something. Roth also delivers some really creepy moments. Just know that there are a few scenes in a room full of porcelain dolls, and there is also a demon guy with glowing eyes.

From the set designs to the costumes, the movie looks great, complementing its 1955 setting very well. And the visual effects are pretty nifty, too, like monster pumpkins and Jack Black throwing fireballs.

The best part for me was the chemistry between Black and Blanchett. They work so great together! And as the young protagonist, Vaccaro has a likable screen presence.

Now, the story is fairly predictable, but The House with a Clock in Its Walls is so entertaining that you won't care.

A Simple Favor

By Fritz Esker Director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids) delivers an entertaining comedy/mystery with A Simple Favor, based on the novel by Darcey Bell.

Anna Kendrick plays a lonely, dorky single mom who fights her loneliness by posting cooking/parenting videos online. Then she meets the glamorous mother (Blake Lively) of her son’s friend after school. The two form a mismatched friendship, even though other parents think Lively is just using Kendrick for free babysitting. But one day, Lively disappears, leaving both Kendrick and Lively’s husband (Henry Golding) to wonder what happened.

It’s usually not too difficult to tell where even good movies are going with their plots. What is refreshing about A Simple Favor is that it is hard to pinpoint exactly where it is headed. It’s clear that Lively is not all she seems, but the direction of the plot is uncertain enough to hold viewers’ attention.

The performances are good all around, but Lively stands out. Her character is unlikeable in many ways, yet her performance has enough humor and charisma to make viewers understand why Kendrick is attracted to Lively in the first place.

Like many mysteries and thrillers, the resolution of A Simple Favor is not as good as the build-up. But it still makes for a fun outing at the movies.

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2018 New Orleans Film Festival Adds Even More New Oscar Contenders to Film Lineup

By Fritz Esker

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fter the initial announcement that potential Oscar heavyweights Green Book and Widows would highlight the 2018 New Orleans Film Festival, the New Orleans Film Society announced that several new critically acclaimed movies have been added, including the follow-up film by Moonlight director Barry Jenkins.

If Beale Street Could Talk is Moonlight director Barry Jenkins’s adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel of the same name. It tells the story of a newly engaged woman in early 1970s Harlem, out to clear the name of her fiancé, who has been falsely accused of rape.

The film earned the first runner-up prize for the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto Film Festival.

The second runner-up prize at Toronto went to Oscar-winner Alfonso Cuaron’s (Gravity) black-and-white film Roma, about a family in politically tumultuous Mexico City in the early 1970s. It has been selected as Mexico’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the upcoming Academy Awards. Netflix bought the rights to Roma, and it is as of yet uncertain as to whether or not it will receive a true theatrical release. So, if you are a theatrical purist like me, the Film Fest’s screening at the Prytania might be your only chance to see it on the big screen.

Another new film added to the lineup is Boy Erased, directed by Joel Edgerton (The Gift).

The movie focuses on the homosexual son of a Baptist preacher in a small Southern town, who is forced to undergo conversation therapy when his parents learn of his sexual orientation. Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea; Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) co-stars with Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe.

Pass-holders and New Orleans Film Society members are able to reserve tickets, and tickets are available to the general public online. For more information, visit the website at NewOrleansFilmFestival.org.

If Beale Street Could Talk

Boy Erased

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TalesFromTheQuarter

By Debbie Lindsey

When Dinosaurs Danced “WELCOME!"

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amn, I forgot to mute the volume and just startled several customers, my little dog wet herself, and I am franticly reaching across the desk to the controls (Why did I put the speakers so far away?). Just as my hand is about to kill the volume, the speaker screams: “You’ve got mail!”

How those four simple, seemingly benign words can so shame a person is still a head-shaker for me. When did one’s email service gain the power to mock and ridicule? But the moment AOL greets me, I have to quickly deflect the snickers that escape the lips of my customers. Even when alone in our shop with my computer, I cringe and unwittingly hold in my stomach while lifting my chin to reduce neck-sagging. Right or wrong, it’s true—only a few of us are left on this planet with AOL, and we are all “of a certain age.”

I would say that my age is revealed with I tell someone I don’t text—but that merely invokes a baffled (at best) or annoyed look (most common) or even an “Are you from this planet?” stare.

My reply is an answer to all three: “That’s right, you just try texting from a rotary phone, and don’t even give me that look, and yes, me and my AOL friends (all four of us) are from Planet Earth.”

The use of our modern techno-babble is not embraced solely by the young, nimble, and dexterously gifted. I see many a blue-haired lady whipping out her device like a handgun— armed and ready to take on social media with vigor. But you can be sure these non-millennials remember that once there were rules—phone protocol. The “telephone,” as we once called it, was not an addictive and socially invasive device. It plugged into your wall and was not attached to your hand 24/7. You did not drive and dial. And even if your phone cord could reach, you never took a call at the dinner table, and, of course, you could not text, photograph, or google.

Can you imagine bringing your typewriter to dinner? Or hauling your set of Encyclopedia Britannicas to a restaurant? The occasional photo (with a real camera) was taken during a birthday or anniversary celebration, but your meal was something you ate, not a still life you turned into an art project. And only a contortionist could’ve taken a selfie.

Coffee shops these days are often dark and quiet places where folks are bent over a device,

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faces illuminated in a bluish-white glow, and conversations are replaced by the clicking of tiny keyboards and pings alerting them to their cyber-friends’ comments, likes, and opinions. Of course, there are still those warm and inviting cafés and bars where folks use their voices to communicate. Yet, they are never more than inches away from their devices—ready to draw the moment an incoming “anything” buzzes or beeps. I stand out like a relic with my newspaper.

I never realized how unusual reading a “real” newspaper was until I noticed someone doing it.

Of course, I had an immediate need to walk up to her and give a big thumbs-up for knowing how to follow an article to another page without scrolling.

And another dead giveaway of my age (other than the antiquity of my body) is my humor. Oh sure, I can make folks laugh—I am a natural; but too often I forget to take into account the age of my audience. This would explain why my elevator operator impersonation has millennials eyeing me with concern. “Second floor, ladies’ apparel, watch your step, please … Fourth floor, men’s haberdashery, watch your step, please.” So, for the longest time, I thought that my comic timing was off, as no one laughed, and then one day, in a crowded elevator, a lady my age started laughing to beat the band. Damn those young people—they have never ridden an elevator with a uniformed attendant escorting them to their floor. To think how many people must have thought I was off my rocker—just muttering away.

Age-appropriate audiences can make all the difference. Heck, Johnny Carson would have a tough time today (and don’t you even wonder for a second who the hell he is). Now, I hesitate before telling my phone-ordering customers that in return for giving me their credit card information and secret three-digit code, they will receive a decoder ring and instructions for the secret handshake. If they laugh, then I know I can admit to having AOL without judgment.

I have shared with my readers on more than one occasion the near-mortal wound that being “Ma’am(ed)” inflicts upon me. Some accept “Yes, Ma’am” as a lovely bit of good manners—but I am gonna tell you that I age then and there on the spot; every wrinkle deepens, and my muscles atrophy substantially as my ears take in this courtesy. And that “respect” that is now bestowed upon me as an elder means no one ever compliments my legs anymore—like I no longer want or need an admiring glance or nicely worded “Great legs!” Wait until the day a handsome man treats you like his grandmother, when all you wanna say is, “Hello there, you sexy mother**cker.” (Come on, you do know who Prince is, right?)

My city of New Orleans and I share a certain pride in our anachronistic ways, our “old-school” style. We both benefit from progressive advancements and enlightened evolution. But for gawd’s sake, must all our shotgun cottages have granite countertop kitchens in the living room? Are we “fusion cooking” our local dishes into some hybrid cuisine that no longer resembles what we were famous for? Since when do we call hurricanes cyclones? Next thing ya know, it will be kidney beans and rice served with sriracha on Tuesdays. Me and my town ain’t old—we’re classic. Oh well, gotta go—AOL is telling me that I’ve got mail.

Po-BoyViews

By Phil LaMancusa

How’s Bayou Business?

OR The Road

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s they say on the block, “If you don’t know, you betta ask somebody!”

So, you wanna know? Come down my street, come visit, come set a spell. Come with me down Bayou Road, the oldest road in New Orleans.

Venture into the enclave of a real Chickaen GeauGeau, New Orleans fiyo by the bayou, melting pot gumbo, salt and peppa with some chicka ma cranny crow thrown in, turkey neck of a street.

A corner of our city getting along quite nicely without you for 300 years—stretching, growing, contracting, and stretching out again, behind your back, in plain sight. Welcome to one of the mostly overlooked secrets of New Orleans.

At the confluence of Broad Street, Grand Route St. John, Gentilly Boulevard, the Seventh Ward, Esplanade Ridge, and Mid-City, Bayou Road is generally part of everything, but uniquely and independently a world apart. From when the indigenous peoples showed Bienville how to get from Mobile, Alabama, to the trading markets of what is now the French Quarter, to when we (now) stroll up in the spring to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, opening day at the racetrack, back down again for Mardi Gras madness or caroling at St. Louis Cathedral at holiday time, this magical street leads us from where we want to go to where we want to be.

Many times, travelers, blasé and half-blind to the folks who have chosen to remain and dig in small-business roots here, promise themselves to “check it out later.” Well, it’s “later” now.

Starting with McHardy’s Chicken & Fixin’, Pirogue’s bar and bistro, Broadview Seafood, and Journey Allen’s Sip and Paint Instruction Classes, follow the red brick road to Miss Emma’s Nail Studio, Bayou Road Justice Center, Domino Sound Record Shack, the Duchesne House, Saint Rose of Lima Church (the new home of Southern Rep Theatre), Kitchen Witch Cookbook shop, the Community Book Center, The Half Shell on the Bayou, Coco Hut Caribbean Restaurant, Material Life gift shop, The CupCake Fairies, Whiskey & Sticks, and Ego’s Gentlemen’s Spa across from King & Queen Emporium and Pagoda Café. You can’t swing a stick without hitting a hotspot.

Club Caribbean hosts nightly live music performances while food pop-ups flourish with alacrity. Artistry of Her and Keys of Beauty salons are there to get you in style and keep you in the mood to celebrate life. There’s even a $6.99 all-you-can-eat Cajun buffet, if you’re so inclined, and Joan Mitchell’s enclave of artists to round us out.

These are who I call my neighbors, and I call them out by name: Albert at Pirogue’s is gonna have the game on tonight; there was just a birth in Ms. Emma’s family, and yes, the Justice Center has a notary. Sister Bonnie at Duchesne is hosting a group of volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, and Sergio has discovered a feral chicken in the yard. Matt at Domino Sound has a vinyl sale coming up. Is it Taco Tuesday already?

Ask Debbie.

Vera and Jennifer are having a book signing at the Community Book Center with fried chicken from Mr. Kermit at McHardy’s. Mark at Half Shell has icy cold oysters and fried catfish waiting for me, and at Coco Hut, there’s that vegetarian jerk dish as well as meaty ones—mild, medium, or hot. Ms. Jenny’s getting things organized for Southern Rep’s maiden voyage at their new digs: drinks from Whiskey & Sticks for the discerning imbiber, cupcakes from the fairies for the kids, café au lait at Pagoda, and fresh fruit cups from Manny. Get it all on Bayou Road.

They’re sprucing up our appearances, sharpening up our minds, filling our bellies and our souls, and saving seats for performances in a grand century-old church; yes, while you weren’t looking, they’ve been cooking! Domino Sound has 10,000 LPs, while Kitchen Witch has the same number of cookbooks, and we’re wishing Southern Rep that many shows with lights, action, and “places everybody!” At least 10,000 instructions for our kids will be imparted, that many meals will be served and consumed here in our future, and I’m looking for that many lights to brighten The Road this holiday season; and as we know, in New Orleans, it’s always holiday season!

A book by Ron Fisher, Mid-City Errands, talks about Bayou Road in the 1950s; the landmarks and businesses have all changed, but the vibe remains the same. You would think that, what with a stretch of two blocks of shoulder-toshoulder, in a virtual mélange of independently owned businesses (as diverse and varied as they are), smart money would garner odds against their concert—but not true. A few years back, the gang of them formed the Bayou Road Business and Merchants Association, and with the aid of Jeff Schwartz at Broad Community Connection and the guidance of Beverly McKenna and her group at Le Musee de f.p.c. (free people of color) acting as cohesive mentorship, they are, indeed, in harmony. The shops and folks on The Road have mapped out a pathway to success without the aid of big business or box stores and have been patiently building a solid foundation, including periphery businesses and organizations, that supplies support and shine. Jewels in a necklace of local flavor.

With Southern Rep’s opening performance on October 3 this year, the street came alive for the 2018-2019 season and will for many seasons to come. Heck, you could write a whole theater performance about us!

All of us on The Road do what we do in style and in stride; we keep regular hours, close on regular days, and pretty much are as normal as our identities allow and foster. We’re a sleepy little, small-neighborhood shop bunch, who support and cheer for each other’s successes.

The best thing about opening a small business in a community is … the community. Y’all come on down, and, while you’re here, ask for the map. Yep, we got a map.

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Below are our staff's favorite #NOLA hashtags on Instagram for September/October.

Tag us @WhereYatNola or #WhereYatNola to be featured in an upcoming issue.

NewsAroundTheWeb

Updated Daily at WhereYat.com

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@allies_table

@roamingnola

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On Thursday, September 27, Disney said ahoy to the Big Easy by announcing that for the first time ever, their cruise line will sail from the Port of New Orleans starting in 2020. The seasonal cruises will sail during the Mardi Gras season from early February thru the beginning of March and will include destinations such as the Caribbean, Hawaii, and the Panama Canal.

The Disney Wonder holds up to 2,400 passengers and a crew of 925. You can make reservations now on the Disney website.

2019BUKUTicketsNowOnSale @bywaterburgandy

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Below are our staff's New Orleans hashtag picks from Twitter for September/October. Tag us @WhereYatNola or #WhereYatNola to be featured in an upcoming issue.

@NTDubb: As someone who has lived in multiple places and has traveled the world, even with all the faults, #NOLA is the most magical place on earth.

Discounted Tier 1, two-day tickets are now on sale for the upcoming BUKU Music + Art Project. This will be the eighth installment of the annual festival, taking place on March 22 and 23, 2019, at Mardi Gras World. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Upbeat Academy Foundation, a non-profit after-school program offering New Orleans youth an opportunity to learn music production. The 2019 artist lineup and more information about the festival will be coming soon.

NewOrleansNamedNinthMostFunCity A study recently conducted by WalletHub compared more than 180 cities in the U.S., using key demographics such as average festivals per capita, average hours that breweries stay open, and overall safety. New Orleans ranked as the ninth most fun city, behind Las Vegas and Orlando, among others. Louisian-ians find a way to make a festival for pretty much anything from shrimp and petroleum to beignets to mac and cheese, and no one doubts that New Orleans is synonymous with fun.

@nolanolegal: Because of course there’s a rooster in the middle of Washington Avenue. #NOLA @CasmiraDBNJ: Dear New Orleans, Thanks for installing benches in the French Market courtyard. Sincerely, Casmira’s feet. #NOLA @TMT_Cory: Thinkin’ bout all these beignets I’m about to eat. #MoreLikeBeignYAY #NOLA @rebbie1893: It’s true you can leave #NOLA, but NOLA never leaves you…especially when your newsfeed is filled with all the festivals you’re missing #NOLAfood @AngieWorldOrder: There’s a 30% chance that it’s already raining in #NOLA. #MeanGirlsDay @statesbororevue: @PresHall was smokin’ last night! #NOLA

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NewOrleansNamedDangerousPlaceToBicycle According to recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New Orleans had four cyclist deaths per 100,000 people from 2007 to 2016 and is ranked as the second most dangerous American city for bikers. The rise in deaths has been influenced by a wide spectrum of possible causes, such as driver distractions, alcohol, and a higher overall number of motorists and bicyclists on the roads.

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Scott, Steve, and Paul Ballard celebrated the re-opening of the PJ’s Coffee on Maple Street along with its 40th anniversary.

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The LA Hospitality Foundation’s Jennifer Kelly enjoyed the Abita Beer: Cooking Louisiana True finals with Dickie Brennan Jr. and Abita’s Billy Wall and Rachelle O’Brien.

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The Nola Bombshells volunteered at the LA-SPCA’s NOLA on Tap.

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The finalists of the Abita Beer: Cooking Louisiana True party were all smiles.

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The NOLA Bluedoo run at Tulane University raised funds for the Tulane Cancer Center.

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Fried chicken enthusiasts attended the National Fried Chicken Festival at Woldenberg Park.

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NOLA on Tap at City Park included furry friends and bountiful brews.

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The Sideline Pass Fundraiser with Jennifer Hale featured great art, artistic models, and cold champagne.

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Emcee Ashley O of Alt 92.3 enjoyed a cold Abita Amber at the Cooking Louisiana True finals.

10. Jennifer Hale, center, had a great time at the Sideline Pass Fundraiser with friends at the Kurt E. Schon Art Gallery.

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Where Y’at Chat Questions: 1. It's Voodoo Fest! What's so mystical about NOLA? 2. You are a packaged Voodoo doll.

What's your name and specialty?

3. It's Halloween!

What horror film villain's butt would you like to kick?

4. You're costumed as a mime for Halloween.

Who would you mimic in order to be aggravating?

5. October is Sarcastic Awareness Month! When was your last sarcastic retort?