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Tailgate Greats at ROUSES

our chefs prepare a game day spreadthat can’t be beat!We’re right smack in the middle of Colonel Country with markets all over Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes. Our chefs and cooks are famous for their St. Louis-style ribs and Southern fried chicken, which is double battered and fried in 0% trans fat oil. Get cold beer, cold drinks and hot food before and after every Nicholls home game.

tailgate greatsWhole & Mini Muffalettas • Mini Po-Boys and Finger Sandwiches

Hot Pizza • Fried Chicken Tenders • Spinach & Artichoke DipShrimp Dip, Crab Dip and Key West Smoked Fish Dip

Deviled Eggs • Guacamole, Salsa and 7 Layer DipColeslaw, Macaroni Salad & Corn Macque Choux

ROUSES IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF NICHOLLS STATE FOOTBALL. GEAUX COLONELS!Stay in Touch with Rouses • @RousesMarkets • facebook.com/rousesmarkets • www.rouses.com

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Tailgate Greats at ROUSES

our chefs prepare a game day spreadthat can’t be beat!We’re right smack in the middle of Colonel Country with markets all over Terrebonne and Lafourche Parishes. Our chefs and cooks are famous for their St. Louis-style ribs and Southern fried chicken, which is double battered and fried in 0% trans fat oil. Get cold beer, cold drinks and hot food before and after every Nicholls home game.

tailgate greatsWhole & Mini Muffalettas • Mini Po-Boys and Finger Sandwiches

Hot Pizza • Fried Chicken Tenders • Spinach & Artichoke DipShrimp Dip, Crab Dip and Key West Smoked Fish Dip

Deviled Eggs • Guacamole, Salsa and 7 Layer DipColeslaw, Macaroni Salad & Corn Macque Choux

ROUSES IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF NICHOLLS STATE FOOTBALL. GEAUX COLONELS!Stay in Touch with Rouses • @RousesMarkets • facebook.com/rousesmarkets • www.rouses.com

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SPORTS, FESTIVALS, & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

September 2014 has arrived and it’s bringing with it lots to do in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. Between football games, theatrical productions, and golf tournaments, I’m sure there is something going on

that you and your family can enjoy together.

Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne will be putting on its production of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, a sure-to-be hit. Check it out this month if you want to stay out of the heat and experience some of the local culture and theatre that Houma has to offer.

Spahr’s Seafood will also be hosting its annual “Gulf” Tournament benefitting The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP). If you want to golf for a cause, then you may want to check out more information about this great event.

Best of the Bayou Festival will also be held in Downtown Houma this month! Be sure to skim through our list of the bands playing and their performance times to make sure you don’t miss out on some of your favorites!

Even though there are plenty of local events to attend, there are also many hid-den gems to visit throughout the area. Check out the Chauvin Sculpture Garden on a nice day in September and see the unique artwork displayed across the park. Heck, you can even make a picnic out of it!

Whatever you do this month, just make sure to be safe and have fun! You’ll never experience another September 2014 ever again!

OUR DESK TO YOURSA LETTER FROM OUR EDITOR: BEN JONES JR.

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PUBLISHERS/EDITORSBen Jones Jr

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERSTrey Acosta

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CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTS

DESIGNJustin Babin

MARKETING AMBASSADORKara Domangue

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PHOTOGRAPHYJuliana Pennison

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SEPTEMBER 2014

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FROM OUR DESK

How are the stars aligned for you this month?HOROSCOPES8

Sports, Festivals, & Everything In BetweenLETTER FROM THE EDITOR4

EXTRASMEET THE COLUMNISTS8

A look at upcoming events for OctoberFLASHFORWARD50

49 Solve the puzzles to win a $50 VISA gift card sponsored by Synergy Bank.

WHAT SAYING?20 Take a look at our top picks for this month!

STAYING IN

Read about some of the upcoming events.SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS15

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Check out all of the events going on this month.SEPTEMBER CALENDAR18

A look at your submitted photos from August!FLASHBACK9

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COLUMNS38

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Dressing The PartUP IN YOUR BUSINESS39Paint ProblemsHOUSE TO HOME40

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Life PurposeYOU'RE WORTH IT44

Cinder by Marissa MeyerTHE PAGE TURNER42North FaceLIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!43

Cocktail-Doodle-DeauxBOTTOMS UP!47Professionalism in PolicingDUTY CALLS46

ON THE COVER: Better Than Ezra

FEATURES

Houma’s premier music festival to Feature multiple acts

BEST OF THE BAYOU MUSIC FESTIVAL27

Meet patrick, a nurse anesthetist by day (or night) and a musician in his spare time.

WHAT NOW?MEET PATRICK SYLVEST34

Spahr’s Seafood hosts its 4Th Annual “Gulf” Tournament to raise money for The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program.

PUTTING FOR THE WETLANDS12

Le Petite Theatre De TerrebonnePuts on a comedic drama

SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS24

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Experience The MagicONE TANK TRIP

Juliana Pennison

Take a trip to Chauvin and explore an art garden indicative to our region's heritage and culture.

CHAUVIN SCULPTURE GARDEN: A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH22

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HOROSCOPES

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20Follow your gut feeling regarding

your business ventures. Love relationships will flourish. Communication will be the source of your knowledge and you must be sure to spend time with those who have more experience.luckiest day: Monday

TAURUS APR 21 – JULY 21Go out with friends. You can make

reasonable bids on real estate or large items for your home. Don't be too confident that coworkers are on your side. People who try to persuade you to do things their way will annoy you.luckiest day: Friday

GEMINI JULY 22 – JUN 22Do something special for someone.

Exercise is always a good way to relieve stress. Your sensitive nature will allow others to read you well. You are best not to nag or criticize.luckiest day: Thursday

CANCER JUN 23 – JUL 23Your talents are likely to be

discovered. You might find added popularity with those around you this month. Don't let your partner start any arguments. Passion should be redirected positively. Investments concerning your residence will be profitable.luckiest day: Sunday

LEO JUL 24 – AUG 23If you can get away for a vacation, do

so. Opportunities to make advancements through good business sense are apparent. This will not be the time to give too much to your children. You can enhance your cash flow if you pick up additional skills.luckiest day: Monday

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23Don't blow situations out of

proportion. You've been a little down and you need a lift. Your outgoing, aggressive nature will attract someone you've been eager to meet. Your lover will be annoyed with your participation.luckiest day: Friday

LIBRA SEPT 24 – OCT 23You can come into money; however,

perhaps not under the best circumstances. You can win points if you present your ideas this month. You need to look into some private matters before you can proceed with your plans. Attend seminars that will bring you in contact with the right people.luckiest day: Saturday

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22You may have a tendency to put on

weight. Romantic encounters will develop through colleagues. Children may be on your mind. Those close to your heart may be difficult to reason with.luckiest day: Wednesday

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 22Do not invest in ventures that only

appear to be lucrative. Overindulgence could cause problems for you with your loved ones. Don't spend too much in order to impress others. Be careful not to hurt the ones you love.luckiest day: Wednesday

CAPRICORN DEC 23 – JAN 19Problems with female members of

your family may play on your emotions. Catch up on overdue paperwork. You can expect opposition from family as well as colleagues. Don't give your heart too readily.luckiest day: Sunday

AQUARIUS JAN 20 – FEB 19Friends and relatives may be

hard to take this month. You can deal with large institutions or government agencies successfully this month. Pay attention to small but important details. You will do best to entertain those you wish to close deals with.routine.luckiest day: Tuesday

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20Travel will be favorable. You have to

believe in yourself and your talents. Don't let others know about your private affairs. You can develop your creative talents if you take the time to practice your art.luckiest day: Thursday

SOURCE: alwaysastrology.com

HOW ARE THE STARS ALIGNEDFOR YOU THIS MONTH?

Meet theColumnistsGINGER GAUBERT is a retired high school teacher. She is a travel enthusiast who enjoys food and wine and experiencing new sights and tastes.

TODD KENNEDY is the chair of the Film Studies Program at Nicholls State University. He has published scholarly articles on Sofia Coppola, Ang Lee, Robert Altman, and Bob Dylan.

NIKI LANDRY is an intern interior designer at Weimer Gros Flores, Architecture and Interior Design. For more information you can check out her work at www.nikilandry.com

JEFFERY MARKEL is the bar managerat Flanagan’s Creative Food and Drinkin Thibodaux.

JASMINE RICHARD is the technology librarian at the Lafourche Parish Library.

SCOTT SILVERII, PHD is the Chief of Police for the City of Thibodaux. He is a national subject matter expert in policing with data and mapping, and has authored several books on cop culture. Connect with Scott on Twitter at @ThibodauxChief.

KATHLEEN “KATE” THERIOT is a board certified coach, spiritual director and a certified CDC work@health trainer and the owner of Coaching for Change, LLC. For more information please visit her website at www.asthyself.com or call 985.804.2903.

KATHERINE TOUPS is the owner and creator of Fusion Wellness Solutions. She is a certified wellness coach, personal trainer, and exercise class instructor. For more information on her wellness services or exercise classes, Contact Katherine at [email protected].

LAURA VALENTI is an opinionated marketing professor at Nicholls State University and Jill-of-all-trades. She finds time to write about and teach workshops on personal selling and marketing skills though her nonprofit organization, SHE-Selling: Selling Her Everyday. For more information, go to www.SHE-Selling.com.

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FLASHBACKA LOOK AT YOUR SUBMITTED PHOTOS FROM AUGUST

Les Danseur de Bonne Terre, a senior citizen dance team, held a reunion for its former members. Back row from left: Sharon Boudreaux, Monica Stock, Audrey Albert, Carol Blanchard, Ouida Breaux, June (Phillips) Broussard, Donna St. Germaine and C. J. St. Germaine. Middle row seated from left: Carolyn LeCompte, Darlene Stevens, Marie Prejeant, Brenda Gibbens, Sandra Hebert, Madge Naquin, JoAnne Michel and Jerry Billiot. Front row seated from left: E. J. Hebert, Linda Hebert, Susan Waalk, Betty Oliver, Dot Bergeron, Gwen LeBlanc, Norma Roten and Dave Roten.

The brothers of the Louisiana Chi Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Nicholls State University, receive their award for being named top chapter in the country.

Mommy and What Now Columnist Laura Valenti picks up her child, Vieira, at Nicholls’ GTG during the first week of school.

Lauren, Juliette, Alexis, and Taylor met Spencer Boldman from Disney Channel’s Adam from “Lab Rats” and Jackson from Disney’s newest movie “Zapped” at Southland Mall.

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Christina Hubbell completed Ironman Michigan 70.3 last month. The "70.3" refers to the total distance in miles covered in the race, consisting of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run.

Lily, MacKenzie, Lily, and Ava danced with the Saintsations at the Saints game on August 15 in the Superdome.

A huge thank you is extended to Woodmen of the World for the MAX Charter School’s new American flag. Delivering the donated flag to MAX Director Linda Musson are representatives Vera Cortez and Patsy Babin.

Thibodaux Running Club has been running every Monday and Wednesday evening with over 350 people attending each run!

Donald Spahr of Spahr's Seafood welcomes guests at the Bayou Culinary Showcase sponsored by the Bayou Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association.

Perque’s Flooring celebrated their ribbon cutting for their new Thibodaux location. April Perque held the bow while Joshua Perque (left) and Brian Perque (right) held the ribbon. Emily Pizzolato is wielding the giant scissors.

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Nicole Trahan, Trinity Insurance Agency, congratulating Barry Smith, the Grand Champion of the 2nd Annual Bayou Country BBQ Cook-Off.

Arden and Ave LaHaye, along with Charlotte Gros, meet Disney Princesses Anna and Elsa at Movie On The Bayou featuring Disney’s Frozen in Downtown Thibodaux.

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Spahr’s Seafood is well-known around South Louisiana for its delicious, Cajun cuisine. At Spahr’s, seafood fans can find anything from fried oysters to shrimp pasta. Most Southerners can’t resist ordering Spahr’s popular

Bloody Mary to go with their meal. Because Spahr’s Seafood Restaurant is heavily influenced by Louisiana culture, it’s no surprise that the owners wanted to give back to the community. In order to do this, Spahr’s Seafood hosts a golf tournament and donates all of the proceeds to the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, or BTNEP.

SPAHR’S SEAFOOD HOSTS ITS 4TH ANNUAL “GULF” TOURNAMENT TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE BARATARIA-TERREBONNE NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM

PUTTING FOR THE WETLANDS

Megan Ledet

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Brent Roger, co-founder and promoter of the tournament, says of the tournament’s purpose, “It is to raise funds to help with the preservation and restoration of the wetlands that provide so much to the people of South Louisiana.”

He continues, “We, as owners of Spahr’s Seafood Restaurants, pride ourselves on trying to give back to our community. As individuals, we have enjoyed the recreational aspect of the wetlands, whether it is fishing, hunting, or any of the many other activities that the wetlands provide. We also rely on the bountiful

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harvest that the wetlands provides to us for the fresh seafood that we sell in our restaurants. Another of the things that we realize is that the wetlands also holds and has provided us with many very unique cultures and traditions that are irreplaceable. We realize that with the disappearance of these wetlands, we are not only losing acreage but also these cultures and this heritage. This is what drove us to want to put on this golf tournament in order to raise funds to try to preserve and replenish this valuable asset.”

WHAT IS BTNEP?Being a restaurant that relies on the culture and resources associated with the Louisiana coast, Spahr’s donates the proceeds of the tournament to BTNEP, a non-profit organization focused on preserving and restoring the Louisiana wetlands.

Mr. Roger says, “The proceeds from the tournament go to the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP) and the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Foundation (BTNEF). These organizations were chosen to be the beneficiaries of the funds raised by the tournament due to the tangible work and education that the funds would be used for. This organization is one that will take the funds and apply them to projects that will help to preserve and replenish the wetlands”

Information on BTNEP can be found at www.btnep.org. The website says, “We are a partnership of government, business, scientists, conservation organizations, agricultural interests, and individuals for the preservation, protection, and restoration of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary in southeast Louisiana.”

BTNEP works on protecting the coast of Louisiana by focusing on its seven priority problems: hydrologic modification, sediment reduction, habitat loss, eutrophication, pathogens, toxic substances, and changes in living resources.

The website explains, “Management Conference members have identified seven priority problems in the estuary that are contributing to the decline in certain animal populations, contamination of both fish and shellfish, land loss, habitat modification, and contamination of sediment in the marshes. Each of the priority problems, in some way, impacts

the next, making the resolution of each of the problems that much more pressing and complex.”

In order to correct these problems, BTNEP has many projects that they work on to restore the coast and educate people about the importance of coastal preservation. Visit the website to find ways to get involved.

THE TOURNAMENTThe 4th Annual Spahr’s Seafood “Gulf” Tournament offers more than just golf. The tournament gives golfers and friends a chance to eat, drink, listen to music, and enjoy a good time.

Mr. Roger explains, “The activities that the tournament includes actually take place over two days. The first night, which is the night prior to the tournament, we host a pre-tournament party at our Houma location where we have free food, live music and a silent auction.“

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At current land loss rates, nearly 640,000 more acres, an area nearly the size of Rhode Island, will be under water by 2050.

Say What!?Say What!?

He continues, “On the day of the tournament we have two flights, AM and PM, lots of food, drinks, golf and entertainment. There are also lots of door prizes, games to be played on the course, and auction prizes.”

Mr. Roger says, “My favorite part of the tournament is the fulfilment I get from knowing that we are doing something that will help preserve our wetlands and heritage for my children and generations of Louisianans to come. Of course, I do enjoy the golf and being with friends as well.”

WHAT NOW?The Pre-tournament party will take place on the evening of September 11 at 6:00 PM at the Spahr’s Restaurant in Houma. The 4th Annual Spahr’s “Gulf” Tournament will begin at 7:30 AM on September 12 at the Sugarland Country Club in Raceland. The cost of the tournament is $500.00 per team for play or $650.00 per team to pre-pay for all games on the course.Of course, the tournament would not be possible without those who donate their time and money. Mr. Roger explains, “There are several other sponsors and donors that we receive funds and products from. A few are: Cyrus Guidry and Associates, L&M Boatruc, Candies Ship Builders, St. Charles Parish President VJ St. Pierre, Algiers Music, Kevin St. Pe’ with Farm Bureau, Crescent Crown Distributors, Doerle Food Services, Buquet Distributing, Central Lafourche Realty, Dean Equipment, Tiger Rentals, Tailing LLC, Cintas, and Jonathan Leguard, The Wood Doctor, and of course all of the participants of the tournament. I hope that I haven’t left anyone out, and if so I apologize. And of course we always want to encourage any new sponsors or participants to please contact us.”

Even if you don’t golf, you can come out and support the golfers and donate to BTNEP. WN

“...WE ARE DOING SOMETHING THAT WILL HELP PRESERVE OUR

WETLANDS AND HERITAGE FOR MY CHILDREN AND

GENERATIONS OF LOUISIANIANS TO COME”

Brent Roger

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Room on August 29th, the original date Katrina would have opened at the Bayou Playhouse. The delay was well worth getting McConnell on board.”The production won “Best of the Festival” and “Overall Excellence in Production of a Play” at the New York International Fringe Festival. The production also won the “L.A. Arts Sage Award for Ensemble Acting” at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

The New York Times said, “The evocative true stories assembled are full of fear, courage and resilience. But they are also rich in the flavorful humor, inextinguishable identity and civic love that characterize the inhabitants of America’s most battered city.”

The production will take place at the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport beginning Friday, September 5 and continuing every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until September 28. Friday and Saturday evenings begin at 8:00 PM and Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 PM.

“I’m looking forward to bringing a play that I've been involved with since it's development in 2006 to our stage,

SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Misty Leigh McElroy

KATRINA, MOTHER-IN-LAW OF ‘EM ALLFRI - SUN | SEPT 10-28BAYOU PLAYHOUSE | LOCKPORT

What happens when five Katrina survivors gather at the Mother-in-

Law Lounge to retrace their footsteps? Experience the heartbreak, humanity, and yes, comedy, through the journeys of these New Orleanians.

Come out and experience Katrina, Mother-In-Law of Em’ All, the Louisiana and regional premiere in commemoration of the storm’s 9th anniversary. The production is staged at the Bayou Playhouse in Lockport, a theatre built from pieces and parts of theaters closed down by Katrina's landfall.

Perry Martin, Co-Founding Producing Artistic Director of the Bayou Playhouse/the Halifax Theatre Co. and all around nice guy discussed his association with the production. “I first met Playwright Rob Florance in 2007 when he approached Bayou Playhouse Co-Founder Karissa Kary and myself with the opportunity to develop a multi-character play about William Faulkner's early years in New Orleans. I saw a great one-man play in this project, which would showcase the talents of one actor who was able to play many different characters. We produced the play at the New York Fringe Festival but first decided that a pre-performance in front of an audience would be a wise decision. Mirrors On Chartre Street, Faulker in New Orleans, New Orleans in Faulkner starring Ryan Reinike had it's world premiere and was the first play on the Bayou Playhouse stage (August 2008) one week before it's New York opening at Off Broadway's legendary So Ho Playhouse.

Then came Katrina. “Rob then started discussions with me about a story he wrote about a group of Katrina survivors called Katrina’s Path,” said Martin. “I've observed this play developing from workshop to monologues to a full length play with many name changes. After a multi-award winning production of then The Katrina Comedy Hour at the New York Fringe Festival, Rob rewrote and once again re-named the play. He then

contacted the Bayou Playhouse through me for assistance in producing the play at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. I was in recovery from a serious illness at the time. With the help of my Evangeline Entertainment Business partner Karissa Kary, the dedicated work of Bayou Playhouse Managing Director Cindy F. Griffin and the Playhouse staff, we produced the play in a very successful run in Hollywood. In June of 2012 I got out of a wheelchair, boarded a plane, and attended the opening night.”

Martin continues, “Rob and I had discussed doing the play at the Bayou Playhouse, but it was a difficult play to do without a cast of very talented actors. During the smash hit production of last season's Driving Miss Daisy, Janet Shea reminded me that she originated one of the roles when the play was done as monologues. She asked to be considered for a role if we did the play. Spud McConnell was also interested and the race was on. In order to get Spud, we had to postpone the production back a week. John 'Spud' McConnell and myself will be doing a 25th anniversary production of The Kingfish at the Roosevelt Hotel's Blue

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which was born from the devastation of the storm as well as the play itself,” said Martin. “This play is not a study of self pity, rather a story of survival and inspiration. Surprisingly filled with as much laughter as heartache.”

The Bayou Playhouse is a jewel box in the area. It’s the only non-profit professional theatre south of New Orleans. The audiences, all 35,000 since first opening doors in 2008, have been able to see Off Broadway quality performances at a small portion of the New York prices. An estimated 6,500 of the patrons had never seen live theatre before. They keep returning bringing more friends and family. Katrina is a nationally acclaimed multi-award winning play with professional actors who bring over 150 years of professional theatrical experience to the Bayou Playhouse stage.

Tickets are $25 in advance online and $27 at the door. Off Broadway tickets to see this play were $90. For more information regarding this event, you can visit bayouplayhouse.com or call 1-888-992-2968.

DOTMOM LIVE

FRI, SEPT 20 - SAT, SEPT 21LIVING WORD CHURCH | 1916 HWY 311 | SCHRIEVER

“A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care

for pie.” - Tenneva Jordan

Living Word Church is proud to announce their event, dotMom. “The event is all about being a mom and celebrating motherhood!” Said Tosha Aucoin, coordinator. “There will be several national Christian speakers touching on various aspects and stages of parenting, particularly mothering. Several Living Word Church leaders will also teach during various break-out sessions on topics containing a vast array of parental situations.”

dotMom will take place at Living Word Church, 1916 Hwy 311, Schriever. The event will begin on Friday, September 19 and end on Saturday, September 20.

“dotMom is a weekend that will be both encouraging and refreshing,” said Aucoin. “It will connect moms of all stages of mothering, celebrate motherhood, and draw a closer relationship with Christ. It’s for young moms, older moms, stay-at-home moms, adoptive or foster moms, working moms, moms whose kids are married or in college, empty-nester moms, and even grand-moms!”

When asked why women should attend the event Aucoin responded, “Women love to be social and it’s encouraging and helpful when we can identify with other women who have experienced or are currently experiencing the same situations we are dealing with. This event will be filled with mothers from all stages of life. We will glean wisdom from those who have raised their children and find encouragement in hearing the stories of those mothers who are currently in the throngs of child rearing.”

There will also be a get together on Friday night, complete with a coffee bar and fire pits for roasting marshmallows. “The idea is to provide a time of relaxation and fellowship,” said Aucoin.

There is still space available if you would like to register to attend. Earlybird registration cost is $25 per person, which includes a boxed lunch on Saturday. A group rate for 12 or more individuals is $20 per person. Late registration cost is $30 per person starting August 26.

dotMom is for moms of all ages with kids of all ages. Regardless of your denomination or place and stage in mothering, all women are welcome to the event. It will certainly be an encouraging and empowering weekend!

For more information visit www.livingwordhouma.com.

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FALLVILLE FESTIVALTHURSDAY | AUG 146:30PM–9:30PMTHE CYPRESS COLUMNS | GRAY

On Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, Evergreen Association and Evergreen Lions is sponsoring

the Fallville Festival. The event will begin Saturday at 10:00 AM till 10:00 PM Saturday evening and Sunday from 10:00 AM until closing at 5:00 PM. The Fallville Festival will be held at the Evergreen Cajun Center at 4694 West Main Street in Houma.

“This festival is another one of our projects that we do to raise money for the needy in the parishes,” said Charlotte Sanders, President of the Evergreen Associates. “We supply glasses for the needy at our Eye Foundation Clinic that Evergreen Associates provided the Lions Clubs-District 8-S, an office at the Cajun Center, to provide the service. This money raised will also provide an outing for the six nursing homes in the parish; we take them out to eat at a restaurant once a month at no cost to them. There are also many more we donate money to and help in the parish.”

The Fallville Festival will be a great fundraiser for the organization. On Saturday, from 10:00 AM till 10:00 PM there will be craft vendors throughout the day. La Cruze will be providing music from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM, so bring your dancing shoes!

On Sunday, Kid’s Day will begin at 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. There will be a bazaar with games and prizes. Games are $1.00 a game. There will also be a petting zoo, pony rides (weather permitting), Selucrey Sophistocats Dunk Tank, snow balls, bounce houses, face painting, temporary tattoos, children’s finger printing by T.P.S.O., Bayou Cane Fire Department, and Amazing Edible Candy Art. Kid’s Day also features Bricks4Kidz and stage performances throughout the day which includes Tiger-Rock Martial Arts, Black List Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Sisters Forever Frozen Extravaganza (including photographs and autographs featuring fourteen of the Disney Princesses from Margo Battaglia Studio of Danse and LaTea Da Part Palace of Thibodaux.

Sunday’s event will also include a Car Show. Registration begins at 9:00 AM with judging in over ten categories from 1:00 PM till 3:00 PM.

Concession stands will be open throughout the entire event selling hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, chicken nuggets, and more. There will also be drinks and cold beer for sale.

Come out and enjoy this free-admission day of shopping, dancing, and music as well as a day for kids and family fun time! WN

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CALENDAR INDEX: September

1 MON | 6:30PM - 7:30PMTHIBODAUX RUNNING GROUP

The Foundry On The BayouThibodaux | Open to the public

2-30 TUE-FRI | 10AM-4PMARTIST OF THE MONTH

Downtown Art Gallery | HoumaOpen to the public

3 WED | 6:30PM - 7:30PMTHIBODAUX RUNNING GROUP


4 THURS | 6PMLIVE MUSIC AT THE DRINKERY

The Dansereau HouseDowntown Thibodaux

5 FRI | 8PMKATRINA: MOTHER-IN-LAW

OF EM' ALLBayou Playhouse | Lockport

Tickets are $25 in advance | $27 at door

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MONTH'S EVENTS!

WEEK 1 6 SAT | 8AM - 10AMSOLE MATES WALKING CLUB

Downtown Houma MarketOpen to the public

6 SAT | 9AMEASY FLOW YOGA CLASSDowntown Houma Market

Free One Hour Class

6 SAT | 8PMKATRINA: MOTHER-IN-LAW



7 SUN | 9AM - 5PMHORSE SHOW

Houma Air Base Arena | HoumaOpen to the public

7 SUN | 2:30 PMKATRINA: MOTHER-IN-LAW







12 FRI | 7:30AM4TH ANNUAL SPAHR'S SEAFOOD

"GULF" TOURNAMENTSugerland Country Club | Raceland




13 SAT | 8AM - 10AMSOLE MATES WALKING CLUB


WEEK 2

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Free One Hour Class

13 SAT | 6:30PM - 9:30PMART AFTER DARK

Downtown Art Gallery 360Houma










19 FRI | 11AM - 10PMTHE DOT MOM

LIVE CONFERENCELiving Word Church | Schriever

$25 per person to attend

19 FRI | 5:30PM - 10PMDOWNTOWN LIVE AFTER FIVEFEATURING VOODOO BAYOU

Court House Square | HoumaOpen to the public

19 FRI | 6PM - 8PMCAJUN DANCE LESSONS317 Goode Street | Houma






20 SAT | 8:30AM - 4:30PMTHE DOT MOM

LIVE CONFERENCELiving Word Church | Schriever

$25 per person to attend


Free One Hour Class

20-21 SAT | 11AM - 10PM SUN | 11AM - 4PM

UNITED HOUMA NATION'S 5TH ANNUAL CELEBRATING ABILITIES

Houma Air Base | HoumaOpen to the public

20 SATUNITED HOUMA NATION

POWWOW RODEOHouma Air Base | Houma

Open to the public

20-21 SAT & SUN11AM - 5PM

EVERGREEN CAJUN FALLVILLE FESTIVAL AND OPEN CAR SHOW

Evergreen Cajun Center | Houma



21 SUNSUNDAY BRUNCH AT

THE DANSEREAU HOUSEDowntown Thibodaux







Free One Hour Class

27 SAT | 6:30PMFALL POPS CONCERT

JC Penny Court | Southland MallHouma | Open to the public



27-28 SAT-SUN3RD ANNUAL BEST OF THE BAYOU FESTIVAL

Downtown Houma

27-28 SAT-SUNKIWANIS GUN SHOW

Evergreen Cajun Center Houma | $5 Entry Fee











26 FRI | 7AM - 5PM3RD ANNUAL

GENE BONVILLAIN'S IT'S FIVE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE RODEO

CoCo Marina | Cocodrie

26 FRI HURRICANE YOUTH FESTIVAL

Cut Off Youth Center | Cut Off

26 FRI | 5:30PM - 10PMDOWNTOWN LIVE AFTER FIVE

Court House Square | HoumaOpen to the public

26-28 FRI-SUNCAMINADA REDFISH

RODEOSand Dollar Marina | Grand Isle



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SNACKChobani Greek YoGurtLooking for a pick-me-up? Chobani yogurt has more protein per serving than regular yogurt. It’s only natural ingredients with no artificial flavors or sweeteners and no preservatives. Made with milk from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones either! Pick up your cup or box at your local Rouses Market!

MOVIEThe FaulT In Our STarS

Hazel suffers from stage IV cancer, although a medical miracle bought her a few more years. At a cancer support group, she meets fellow cancer patient Augustus Waters. The teenagers

share the same unconventional sense of humor and fall in love, despite the inevitable fate they face. Their love sends

them on a journey made more remarkable by Hazel's constant oxygen tank and Gus's prosthetic leg. Falling in love at a cancer support group appeals to their disdain for the ordinary. Pick up

a copy on September 16 and don’t forget the box of tissues.

BOOKWhaT I KnOW FOr Sure bY oprah WinfreYYou think this made her book club? What I Know For Sure is a beautiful book packed with insight and revelation from Oprah Winfrey. Organized by theme—joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, possibility, awe, clarity, and power—these essays offer a rare and powerful glimpse into the mind of one of the world’s most extraordinary women. Pick it up September 2.

STAYING INTAKE A LOOK AT OUR TOPPICKS FROM THIS MONTH.

MUSICeveryThIng WIll Be alrIghT In The end

bY WeezerThe ninth studio album by the American alternative rock band,

Weezer, will be released on September 30. Over 200 songs were considered for the album, with 20 being tracked and "a

dozen or so" being chosen for the album. Drummer Patrick Wilson described the album's sound as "bombastic, loose,

kind of booming.” Check it out!

BAYOU REGION

Register Online at komenbayouregion.org or call 985.493.4448 for more information

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BAYOU REGION

Register Online at komenbayouregion.org or call 985.493.4448 for more information

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CHAUVIN SCULPTURE GARDEN: A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

Trey AcostaTAKE A TRIP TO CHAUVIN AND EXPLORE AN ART GARDEN INDICATIVE TO OUR REGION'S HERITAGE AND CULTURE.

SETTING IT IN STONE“There are two types of art we mainly discuss,” said Williams on defining Hill as an artist. “There is folk art which is making art in an established tradition, but then there is outsider art where the artist has no former training. That’s what Kenny did.” Hill settled

Down the bayou in Chauvin resides the preserved remains of a series of sculptures left behind by the elusive outsider artist Kenny Hill. Since Hill’s unanswered reasons of establishment and abandonment, the town of Chauvin has since then adopted the artistic anomaly. To avoid being torn down, the site has been gifted to former Nicholls State University’s Art Department

Chair and ceramicist Professor Dennis Soporski. Now, current college professors are also on board the restoration and preservation processes: Dr. Gary LaFleur, Associate Professor of Biology and Mr. Michael Williams, Assistant Professor of ceramics—Williams currently serves as the abandoned sculpture garden’s coordinator. The Chauvin Sculpture Garden designed by Kenny Hill is a true hidden gem.

in Chauvin and made his home there, and within two years of settling there he began to sculpt the bayou world through his eyes and making his experience concrete. “He was a bricklayer by trade as the story goes, and built all of the statues currently there in about ten years before leaving. No one is really sure why he even started in the first place, but the site is now a tourist attraction and an art studio for Nicholls.”

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Much of Hill’s sculptures depict himself in the artwork. Riddled with biblical imagery and vibrant colors associated with Cajun life, the story that Hill tells is one of struggle and culture shock. While Hill was living at the settlement, he often denied access for outsiders to view his artwork. He composed it solely for himself. “Due to the type of materials he used, the artwork has to be restored,” Williams said. “We’ve already taken some art students from the college to assist in the restoration process. We try to get as many people as involved as possible.” In 1990, Hill was evicted by the parish for failing to keep up with the landscaping letting grass outgrow and weeds takeover. Without notice he abandoned his home and sculpture garden, and his flee in a bout of rage is thought to be the explanation of the headless Jesus statue.

In 2002, the property was opened to the public with the new Nicholls State University Folk Art Studio. This dedication was on behalf of the Kohler foundation whose preservation efforts have stretched nationwide preserving historical and regional art environments. The Kohler Company, being a major

of Mary Ann Caffrey, but it’s soon to exchange for a new exhibit.”

Aside from showcasing artwork and maintaining the garden, this attraction is also the site of events hosted by Nicholls State University. “We just had a reception there on July 19th for the Mary Ann Caffrey installment, we’re in the throes of planning another for the next incoming artist, and we have a tradition of hosting a picnic for all the students involved, their parents, donors, and of course the general public. Periodically we’ll organize happenings at the garden. Though we only have a selective amount of gallery shows annually, we always try to come up with reasons to bring people there.”

In order to fully grasp the awesome emotional experience that is brought to life by the hands of Kenny Hill, a walk through his garden is necessary. If Chauvin is a little too out of the way for you, a book titled “heartoffact” (which comes directly from one of the feature sculptures) has been published with illustrations of all of Hill’s work. This book was supported by a grant awarded to the Friends of the Chauvin Sculpture Garden from the

Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council as administered by the Houma Regional Arts Council. The book takes a reader through a surreal voyage through 76 vivid photographs. Though photo galleries are accessible

both through heartoffact and online, the real experience is unfathomable unless you make a trip to the sculpture garden, yourself. Because of the Kohler foundation’s generosity and the intervention of students and staff at Nicholls, this is made possible.

WHAT NOW?For information regarding the Nicholls Folk Art Studio you can call 985-594-2946 to arrange a tour of the site. Any other information may be accessed from nicholls.edu/folkartcenter including a map with directions, a calendar of events, and a gallery of artwork by Kenny Hill. WN

A sculpture garden is an outdoor garden dedicated to the presentation of sculpture, usually several permanently sited works in

durable materials in landscaped surroundings.


American manufactory of ceramic and porcelain is much more passionate over architecture and artistry than furnishing the modern home. This company also has made strides to preserve folk art all over America with a natural inclination towards sculpture and anything that fits their trademark bold look. Since the 70’s, preservation of art environments, folk architecture, and collections by self-taught outsider artists has become their primary focus. “Kohler has made it possible for us to host several events there, and we do all year-round,” Williams said. “Our art students go down there and make repairs, the biology students are responsible for cleaning up and maintaining the environment, and local artists showcase their exhibits. Currently we have the work

“THERE IS FOLK ART WHICH IS MAKING ART IN AN

ESTABLISHED TRADITION, BUT THEN THERE IS OUTSIDER ART WHERE THE ARTIST HAS NO

FORMER TRAINING. ”Michael Williams

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LE PETITE THEATRE DE TERREBONNEPUTS ON A COMEDIC DRAMA

SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS

Celeste Roberts

“To dance is to be out of yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful.” – Agnes De Mille

I HOPE YOU DANCEIn September, reserve your tickets for Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne’s production, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks by Richard Alfieri. According to its Website, “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks has been translated into 12 languages and has traversed the globe with productions in over 20 countries” (www.sixdancelessonsinsixweeks.com).

The play is a comedic drama that follows the retired Lily Harrison, a Southern Baptist minister’s wife who contacts Michael Minetti,

a spirited yet cynical dance instructor, to visit her once a week at her condo in St. Petersburg, Florida, to teach her how to dance. The audience watches their relationship develop over the course of “six weeks,” swaying with Lily and Michael to the tango, foxtrot, cha-cha, waltz, swing, and contemporary dance.

DANCE WITH MEUnder veteran actress and director Ouida Best’s tutelage, Derek Toups plays Michael, and Charlotte Poché plays Lily. “The play has some very interesting dialogue, and there are funny moments,” Mrs. Best says. “At first, Lily and Michael do not display the typical rapport one might expect from an enthusiastic dance instructor and student; they argue and do not allow the

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other into their personal life. Michael plays jokes on Lily, and Lily, although she is expected to forgive him and go on, is tough at first. As the play progresses, you start to see her vulnerability. Michael is damaged; he has had relationships end badly. He is kind of hesitant to meet new people since he doesn’t trust anybody. Lily is lonely and feels as though she is just occupying space as life goes on. She hires Michael to give her dance lessons to refresh her life. As a result, Lily ends up showing Michael that not all people are cruel, and Michael becomes a source of strength for Lily as she undergoes a life-changing reality.”

Although Mrs. Best did not study acting formally, she has been involved with Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne for many decades. “I’ve been involved with Le Petit Theatre since 1974, so 40 years,” Mrs. Best recalls. “I was not an English or speech major; I didn’t do all that in my younger years. I was in my mid-thirties in 1972, but I looked very young back then! My husband, Kent, and I were cast in a play called Cactus Flower. A teacher who worked with me at school was on the Board of Directors for the theater, and she told me, ‘Your husband would be perfect for the role of the dentist!’”

How did that end? “I got Kent to go to the reading, and since I was there, I read, too. I didn’t know what the whole play was about. We returned the next day and read again to have a better understanding. A few days later, the director called us and said, ‘You both have a part!’ It never dawned on us that we had the leads! Kent told me, ‘My lines are on every page!’ The audience got a kick out of us since we played a couple in the play and were married in real life.”

Mrs. Best explains that she “learns lines easily.” She laughs and says, “I learned my part, Kent’s part, and everyone else’s part. I kept us all in line. Since then, I played in a lot of plays as a leading lady many times. I soon discovered that I like to direct more than I like to act; I truly love directing. I look forward to it.”

How is directing different from acting? “It’s about being able to interpret and have people do things the way you want them to do it,” chuckles Mrs. Best. “Now I don’t read for a part anymore; I focus on everyone’s part.”

An interesting aspect of Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is lack of direction in the play; the author seems to leave blocking up to the director. “I much prefer

about these two very different people and what drives them,” Mrs. Best says.

How will Lily, the wife of a strict Southern Baptist preacher, feel about Michael, the gay dance instructor, at the end of their

six weeks dancing together? Perhaps “[a]s the sun sets on their final dance, it [will be] clear that each is capable of transcending both fear and mortality” (www.houmalittletheatre.com).

WHAT NOW?Reserve your tickets to this “recital” by calling Le Petit Theatre at 985-876-4278 or by sending an e-mail to Gretchen Autin ([email protected]). The play runs from Friday, September 12th to Sunday, September 21st. Monday, September 15th has no performance. All evening performances are at 7:30 PM; Sunday matinees are at 2 PM. Tickets are $10 for season ticket holders and $15 for the general public. WN

for the scripts to tell the actors what to do,” Mrs. Best says. “Sit here, stand there. Even if I don’t use that all the time, I like to have some knowledge of what the author was thinking about for each part. You can’t always reproduce a set, of course, but it’s helpful for us whenever an author gives us some insight.”

Working with the author’s intended set also presents a challenge. “Our theater isn’t exactly the best for staging everything as the play intends,” she adds, pointing to a hand-drawn sketch of the

proposed set. “It’s always nice to have the entrances on the same side of the stage so the actors don’t get confused, so we make sure to get that down.”

Unlike typical plays, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a two-person play—no more.

“This type of play can be difficult to cast and direct,” admits Mrs. Best. “You want to make sure that the actors can entertain the audience for the entirety of the play. I wanted someone who can display vulnerability for Lily, for example, and who can show growth.”

The audience can expect to feel joy, heartache, and compassion as they watch Michael and Lily’s relationship grow into friendship. “The play has seven acts, and you eventually discover more and more

Check out the major motion picture Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks in theaters September 12 starring Gena Rowlands and Cheyenne Jackson.


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HOUMA’S PREMIER MUSIC FESTIVAL TO FEATURE MULTIPLE ACTS

BEST OF THE BAYOU MUSIC FESTIVAL

Trey Acosta

Where can you find free live music with local art, food, and fun for the whole family? Historical downtown Houma hosts a two-day festival featuring the best of the bayou region. With some of the biggest artists emerging from

the Louisiana music scene, this new tradition in the heart of the lower bayou region boasts the best it has to offer.

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THE SET LISTHouma’s premier music festival—the Best of the Bayou—showcases some of the top bands emerging from Houma, New Orleans, and surrounding areas. Originally jumpstarted from a multimillion dollar BP settlement given to Houma after the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion in 2010 off the coast of Louisiana, the state funded the first ever admission-free festival in the area. With the main objective to bring in tourism and stimulate local economy, the Best of the Bayou hosts several events, encourages local artisans, and lets the good times roll for a third year running.

“The first year was a rain-out,” said festival chairman Billy Foster. “With our second year being way more successful, we’re planning to have even more success this year. Though the funding from BP is no longer there, the parish and exploding tourism has allowed us to generate funds for another blowout, and we even have projections for the next two years to come.” With a signature cocktail contest, second annual Great Gator Race, and even a petting zoo at the Bayou Land Kid’s Korner, the entire weekend is packed with activities to keep everyone busy and having fun.

“The alligator races were such a hit that we had to bring it back. Participants are assigned toy alligators which are assisted by the fire department and winners receive great prizes. This year, you can win a motorcycle, Caribbean cruise, and Pelicans tickets as the biggest. There are also several more.” For the first time, Best

THE SOUL SURVIVORS(1:15 PM - 2:15 PM)

Native to the bayou region is the Soul Survivors. Based in the Houma/Thibodaux area, this now six piece band includes a jazzed up horn section as well as a classic band section fusing all together to produce an upbeat signature jam-band sound with heavy influence of funk rock. Serving up some serious soul and surviving for over 15 years of music-making, The Soul Survivors are sure to get you up on your feet and grooving to their beat.

of the Bayou will be including a car show in their itinerary. Hosted by the Cajun Corvette Club, fifty plaques will be awarded to those participating in the showcase. A tradition that carried on from the first year is the signature cocktail contest. The winning mixologist will have their concoction vended as the official drink of the weekend. Also, with two food courts, refreshments all come from local favorite eateries. The festival also has two main stages where goers can listen to some of the most critically acclaimed musicians from all over Louisiana.

“Of course there are bayous all over, but we chose Houma which is a rich cultural center in the state to draw more attention to art on local, regional, and national scales,” said Foster. “Though it’s just a two-day event, planning for the festival takes place year-round.”

Co-chair Paul Labat works laboriously beside chair Foster. “The festival is entirely volunteer driven,” Labat explained. He wants to raise awareness to how the success of the festival is important to the bayou region. “The profits go back to the community, and we intend to donate towards educational facilities and other various community projects.” With Houma being the seat of the central lower bayou region of Cajun country, it is vital to keep the tourism and local economy flowing by drawing attention to the rich culture that thrives within it. “We want to be considered a major music festival,” Labat said.

THE LEWINSKYS (2:45 PM – 3:45 PM)

Reminiscent of 1990’s pop-rock, the cover band quartet with an appellation nodding to the iconic Monica Lewinsky, this Terrebonne parish based band is known for their dance-worthy set list, visual effects, and stage presence. Each member of the Lewinskys is multi-instrumental often times switching up roles in their performances thus providing variety each time they play. Composed of three seasoned musicians performing collectively over ten thousand gigs and the talented newest member from New Orleans, The Lewinskys consistently bring in impressive crowds popular with all ages.

BABY BEE

(4:15 PM - 5:15 PM)

Born and raised in Houma, growing up on the music of southern Louisiana, brothers Joe and David Stark perform together as the rock duo Baby Bee. Having been exposed to music at a young age with the encouragement of parents who shared a similar interest, Baby Bee has thus appeared #1 on the iTunes Top Soundtrack Chart with their single “Love Bug” as heard on AMC’s season 3 of the Walking Dead. One on guitar, the other on drums, and both vocalizing, the Stark brothers shred up some garage band style heavy and humid tunes.

BACK-STAGE PASS: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH

Chevron Bayou Boudin Stage

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FLOW TRIBE (5:45 PM - 7:00 PM)

A funky bunch of six New Orleans natives band together to form what Louisiana is proud to call our Flow Tribe. Blending elements of funk, rock, blues, and jazz, Crescent City’s own whips up a melodic gumbo of unique sound. With guitar riffs and brass horns coming in hot like cayenne, the group’s music sets a sultry atmosphere of good vibes and fun times. Their website describes them as a “relentlessly touring band that plays major venues and festivals around the country bringing with them a heat and passion.” Aside from playing the Best of the Bayou festival in the circuit of a cross-country tour, Flow Tribe will also be playing VooDoo Festival for their third year Halloween weekend at City Park in the heart of their hometown.

DUMPSTAPHUNK FEAT. GROOVELINE HORNS(7:30 PM – 9:00 PM)

Those familiar with the festival setting may have already seen the funky, rhythmic styling of New Orleans based Dumpstaphunk. Performing with the Grooveline Horns as heard on their third album “Dirty World” (2013), the total package is a soulful vibe full of bass and fun. Also appearing on their newest album are other major artists such as Ani Defranco, Flea, Art Neville, and Trombone Shorty. Beyond VooDoo and Jazz Fest, the band travels the country playing sets at Bonnaroo, 10,000 Lakes, High Sierra, and many more venues. The “funkadelic” vibes may have sparked in their hometown, but the fever is spreading wide and fast.

BETTER THAN EZRA

(9:30 PM – 11:00 PM)

Headlining the Best of the Bayou festival is the renowned college-rock group exceedingly popular within the south, Better Than Ezra. Touring with their anxiously awaited and eighth studio album “All Together Now,” released on September 9th of this year, the boys from Baton Rouge continue to jam out hits such as “Good,” “Extra Ordinary,” “Juicy,” and the most recent single titled “Crazy Lucky.” Described as fabricating a unique sound fueled on country-esque post-grunge, pop punk, and easy listening alternative, the uproar of BTE has crossed two decades. Ever-loyal “Ezralites” (the fan base of BTE) continue to congregate for live performances and follow the trio’s ongoing success.

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TREATER (12:30 PM – 1:45 PM)

Named after the Cajun French fabled traiteur—or faith healer—, the music of Treater ranges from classic zydeco and country to southern rock and swamp pop and is sure to soothe the weary bayou soul. With an impressive repertoire covering various Cajun classics as well as other popular songs, the southern Louisiana based group also performs original music. The band enjoys “treating” both old and new listeners. Their main objective is to help you put your troubles aside and to assist in passing a good time.

WARREN STORM & WILLIE TEE (2:15 PM – 3:30 PM)

A dynamic duo of Warren “Storm” Shexnider and Willie “Tee” Trahan performing alongside their Cypress Band are considered to be a forefather act of the coveted swamp pop genre. When the guys in Cypress disbanded in 1984 just four years after forming, it allowed Warren and Willie to collaborate with many Louisianan artists and continue making music. Due to such an expansive fan base drawn in from their own band, guest work, and even their own local TV show, ten years ago the Cypress Band has reformulated, and to this day Warren and Willie continue to tour with them by popular demand.

STEVIE MONCE BAND (4:00 PM – 5:15 PM)

Though based out of Nashville, Tennessee, singer/songwriter Stevie Monce has teamed up with a Houma born-and-raised drummer, John Rodrigue, touring together to headline festivals and sell-out venues in America’s heartland. Combining country, rock, and Americana anti-folk, the band resonates in up-tempo power anthems to slow burning acoustic ballads. With Rodrigue coming home for Best of the Bayou, this is only a pit stop in their Gulf Coast tour.

Peoples Drug Store Gulf Groove Stage

JONATHAN BOOGIE LONG (5:45 PM – 7:15 PM)

Guitar Centers’ 2011 “King of the Blues” takes the stage at Best of the Bayou, and his crowned title serves appropriate. With obvious roots in blues, gospel, and soul, Long fronts his own trio. From Baton Rouge, he has been accurate with staying on track in his dream to play music true to his roots. Be it his bombastic vocals and guitar or chilled down jazzy riffs, Long is a category 5 powerhouse and true southern force to reckon with.

ROCKIN’ DOPSIE, JR. & THE ZYDECO TWISTERS (7:45 PM - 9:15 PM)

Given the washboard to play alongside his father, Dopsie Jr. since then has defined himself with international fame for being the best washboard player worldwide. Keeping his father’s legacy alive, Dopsie Jr. now leads the Zydeco Twisters as the first washboard playing bandleader, and has thus created an entirely new band in their own right. The band is known not only for their explosive and vibrant sound, but also their dancing and audience involvement. If Rockin’ Dopsie Sr. with his trademark crown was considered the

“King of Zydeco”, then Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. is the current successor, and the Twisters are the closest thing to nobility in Louisiana, today.

FIND OUT MORE AT BESTOFTHEBAYOU.LA

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ELLENDER MEMORIAL HSSept. 5 Madison PrepSept. 12 H.L. Bourgeois *Sept. 19 Terrebonne *Sept. 26 St. Helena Central *Oct. 3 West St. John *Oct. 10 Assumption *Oct. 17 Morgan CityOct. 24 FranklinOct. 31 South Terrebonne * Nov. 7 Vandebilt

H.L. BOURGEOIS HSSept. 5 South TerrebonneSept. 12 EllenderSept. 19 St. Amant *Sept. 26 Central LafourcheOct. 3 Thibodaux *Oct. 10 East St. JohnOct. 17 South Lafourche *Oct. 24 Hahnville *Oct. 31 DestrehanNov. 7 Terrebonne *

SOUTH TERREBONNE HSSept. 5 H.L. Bourgeois *Sept. 12 TerrebonneSept. 19 Lake Area New TechSept. 26 Belle ChasseOct. 3 Warren EastonOct. 10 Vandebilt * Oct. 17 AssumptionOct. 24 Morgan City *Oct. 31 Ellender

TERREBONNE HSSept. 4 Redemptorist Sept. 12 South Terrebonne *Sept. 19 EllenderSept. 26 Destrehan *Oct. 3 South LafourcheOct. 10 Hahnville *Oct. 17 ThibodauxOct. 24 Central LafourcheOct. 31 East St. John *Nov. 7 H.L. Bourgeois

CENTRAL LAFOURCHE HSSept. 5 FranklinSept. 12 ClarkSept. 19 MandevilleSept. 26 H.L. Bourgeois *Oct. 3 East St. JohnOct. 10 South Lafourche *Oct. 17 DestrehanOct. 24 Terrebonne *Oct. 31 Hahnville *Nov. 7 Thibodaux

SOUTH LAFOURCHE HSSept. 5 Landry/Walker * Sept. 12 South PlaqueminesSept. 19 Archbishop ShawSept. 26 East St. John *Oct. 3 Terrebonne *Oct. 10 Central LafourcheOct. 17 H.L. BourgeoisOct. 24 Destrehan *Oct. 31 Thibodaux *Nov. 7 Hahnville

THIBODAUX HSSept. 4 Archbishop Shaw *Sept. 12 VandebiltSept. 19 Assumption *Sept. 26 Hahnville *Oct. 3 H.L. BourgeoisOct. 10 DestrehanOct. 17 Terrebonne *Oct. 24 East St. JohnOct. 31 South LafourcheNov. 7 Central Lafourche *

EDW CATHOLIC HSSept. 5 VandebiltSept. 12 St. JamesSept. 18 Central Catholic *Sept. 26 Catholic-New IberiaOct. 3 Archbishop ShawOct. 10 Donaldsonville *Oct. 17 FranklinOct. 24 Patterson *Oct. 31 AssumptionNov. 7 Berwick

VANDEBILT CATHOLIC HSSept. 5 E.D. White *Sept. 12 Thibodaux *Sept. 19 St. James *Sept. 26 Patterson *Oct. 3 Brother MartinOct. 10 South TerrebonneOct. 17 BruslyOct. 24 Assumption *Oct. 31 Morgan CityNov. 7 Ellender *

HOUMA CHRISTIAN HSSept. 5 Highland BaptistSept. 12 Lafayette Christian Sept. 19 False RiverSept. 26 Ecole Classique *Oct. 3 St. Martin’s EpiscopalOct. 9 (6:00 pm) Haynes Academy * Oct. 17 Covenant ChristianOct. 24 Ridgewood PrepOct. 31 Cresent City *Nov. 7 (3:30 pm) Country Day *

COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMYSept. 5 Peabody *Sept. 12 White Castle *Sept. 19 FisherSept. 26 Assumption *Oct. 3 Ecole ClassiqueOct. 10 Crescent CityOct. 17 Houma Christian *Oct. 24 Country DayOct. 31 Ridgewood *Nov. 7 St. Martin’s Episcopal *

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CHAOS OF THE COSMOS (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

Chance Cenac, Chris Eaton, Chris Landry, Justin Neal, John Kelpsch, and Ross Lapeyrouse are all allegedly residents of Houma, Louisiana, but after listening to them you’ll know that they are actually mermen from outer space, as their name suggests. The style of Terrebonne parish’s Chaos of the Cosmos is best described as psychedelic art rock mixed with 1960’s surf guitar and all shaken up with some spacey synth. The music of CotC is a headtrip to the moon and back again, and their easy-listening sound waves are melodic, mellow, and mystifying.

BACK-STAGE PASS: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH

Chevron Bayou Boudin StageBRASS-A-HOLICS (1:30 PM – 2:45 PM)

If you love the sound of New Orleans’ big brass bands and also love dancing to contemporary hottest hits, then the Brass-A-Holics band is perfect for you. Composed of a trumpet, trombone, saxophone, tuba, drum set, keyboard, and electric guitar, the Brass-A-Holics put on an intoxicating show covering classics like Louis Armstrong, rock-and-roll like Nirvana, and hip-hop and r&b such as Kanye West—there is no other brass band from the area that offers such diversity. The band proclaims their style as “go-go brass funk” and promises to get you addicted to their sauced up yet smooth style. Every Thursday, the boys can be found stealing the stage at the Publiq House on Freret St. in uptown New Orleans.

BAG OF DONUTS(3:15 PM – 4:45 PM)

Donned in costumes and heavy make-up, the Bag of Donuts from New Orleans provide the local music scene with a theatrical arena rock experience of both audio and visuals. Heavily inspired by Mardi Gras parades and carnival extravagance, BOD continuously draw in audiences by the multitudes headlining festivals, travelling year round, and playing hundreds of venues annually. Covering songs with original renditions and showcasing their typical wild style antics onstage, the energy of BOD is unlike any other band in the scene. Composing a super charged seasoned act of professional caliber, the only way to truly comprehend the momentous entertainment of New Orleans’ Bag of Donuts is to see them live.

REBIRTH BRASS BAND (5:15 PM – 6:45 PM)

Emerging from the city which boasts to be the birthplace of jazz, emmy-winning Rebirth Brass Band from New Orleans’ Tremé area revives the classical tradition of big brass, swing, soul, jazz, funk, jam band, r&b, and other musical movements renowned within the Big Easy. Every Tuesday night, the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak street in uptown New Orleans hosts Rebirth’s explosive sound whenever the nine piece band is breaking from tours of North America and Europe. Just like their name suggests, Rebirth revitalizes the brass music scene by incorporating modern elements and congregating both veteran fans and spreading like marsh fire to younger generations. You always know it’s a party when this cornerstone of Louisianan revelry is in the house.

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HOUMA-TERREBONNE COMMUNITY BAND (12:00 PM -1:15 PM)

With a core of twenty members that have dedicated their time and energy since the beginning, the community concert band from Houma invites musicians from all walks of life to practice and perform alongside. Aside from arranging music as entertainment, it is an objective of the Houma Terrebonne Community Band to educate and raise the importance of music education as well as to promote diversity. The age range and musicians’ occupations vary greatly over a vast array. Currently, the HTCB has over forty members staging golden oldies to modern country and everything in between. The HTCB is currently and constantly encouraging new membership, and registration takes place at virtually every performance.

RH SOUND FACTOR (1:45 PM – 3:00 PM)

The trademark of success for Houma band RH Sound Factor without a doubt lies in their versatility. With a five-piece rhythm and four-piece horn section, both male and female lead and back-up vocals, and a set list of Top 40 hits ranging from the early 50’s to late 80’s, RH Sound Factor is a refreshing mix of reinvented blues, R&B, Mo-town, soul jazz, and early American musical archetypes. Playing countless events, the RH Sound Factor is timeless and perfect for all occasions.

Peoples Drug Store Gulf Groove Stage

NATHAN & THE ZYDECO CHA-CHAS (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM)

AMANDA SHAW & THE CUTE GUYS(5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)

True to their Creole roots in St. Martinville, the Williams brothers have been performing together as the “Top Festival” band for almost thirty years. This family band responsible for keeping zydeco alive and well consists of frontman and accordionist Nathan, artist Daniel who is equally talented on the jazz guitar, cousin Mark beating rhythm on the washboard, and the eldest Williams brother Sid “El Sid O” whose solo career allegedly paved the way to the rest of the family’s involvement. For several years running, the Zydeco Cha-Cha’s have been the recipient of the Big Easy award for Best Zydeco Band. Adding a mild Caribbean flavor to classic zydeco, Nathan & his Cha-Cha family have thus paved the way and sustained Creole music in Louisiana.

A violinist since the age of eight, singer/songwriter, actress, and band leader fronting her back-up Cute Guys, Amanda Shaw takes the stage at the Best of the Bayou Festival as the weekend’s closing performance on the Peoples Drug Store Gulf Groove Stage. The multitalented southern belle/Cajun country vixen is proclaimed as a prodigy on her fiddle and a natural born performer at heart. Shaw has become a major icon in Louisiana procuring nation-wide fame and discovering ample success early on in life. Her sound varies throughout her discography brewing up a mix of classic Cajun, southern rock, bluegrass, and modern country. With her musical prowess, artistic versatility, and fiery charm, the term “triple threat” doesn’t even hold a candle to the beautiful Amanda Shaw.

WHAT NOWFor any other information including the line-up, official festival poster winner, cocktail contest entries, lodging, sponsors, merchandise, contact information, vendors, crafting, featured music, or daily events, you can visit bestofthebayou.la. WN

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WHAT NOW?Celeste RobertsMeet Patrick Sylvest

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4ARE THERE ANY SONGS ON YOUR ALBUMS THAT

COME FROM YOUR PAST EXPERIENCES?

On the album Sylvestrings, the song “Holy Graffiti” was written by my brother, Tom Sylvest, Jr. He’s almost ten years older than I am. He played guitar and sang, and our other brother, John, played as well. Tom, though, played only his own songs. “Holy Graffiti” is about spreading the message of the Lord by spray painting bathroom walls. I thought that it was so funny, and I felt like I needed to record this. Another song, “Ain’t No Better Way,” which is John’s song, is about a Louisiana boy with a mountain dream who realizes

1HAS MUSIC ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF YOUR LIFE?

I’m the second youngest of seven children of Thomas Ard Sylvest and Eloise Sobert Sylvest. My father was the song leader in church, and my mother was a pianist. My siblings and I used to perform spiritual music as a group for many years. I tinkered with music in 4th and 5th grade, but I was never formally trained. All of my brothers and sisters were band members, and by the time I was in high school, I picked up the guitar because it looked like everybody else was doing it.

2 WHAT DID YOU GROW UP LISTENING TO?

The Beatles’ single including “I Saw Her Standing There” and “I Wanna Hold Your Hand.” I’d play that record over and over. I then started listening to my brothers’ albums and whatever was on the radio, which was, in fact, pop music like The Beatles. All the 1960s and 1970s stuff. I actually like The Rolling Stones better than The Beatles.

3 DID ANY OF THOSE SONGS OR MUSICIANS

INFLUENCE YOUR STYLE?

All of those guys focused on electric guitar, but I’m more of an acoustic guy. I really like James Taylor, John Denver, Gordon Lightfoot… all of the folk music. Back then, there was so much hard rock that folk music was “uncool.” I guess I was ahead of my time as an acoustic player because as time went by, acoustic became really popular. Like Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and Allison Kraus and the Union Station. I thought, “Hey, that’s my music!”

A nurse anesthetist by day (or night) and a musician in his spare time, Patrick Sylvest of Thibodaux was born in Port Sulphur and raised in Gramercy. His latest album, Lonesome Troubadour, has made its debut and, in Patrick’s opinion, tells

more about himself than he can.

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"IF YOU HAVE ANY ARTISTIC ABILITY, USE IT. EMBRACE YOUR GIFT. GIVE IT A TRY.

WHETHER OR NOT YOU EVER SHARE IT, YOU SHOULD ENJOY IT FOR YOURSELF."

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he needs to be back home. Both brothers are thrilled and honored that I included their songs on my albums.

On Lonesome Troubadour, the song “Ode to Rans McGaskey” is about a man who was a former slave. My father’s sister, Artie, wrote about her time knowing him. He was blind, and she used to help him walk down the gravel road between their homes. He would tell everyone stories about his childhood and his times as a slave. His son, Gus, was also a former slave. My father’s family knew the McGaskeys very well. It brings me great joy to take a story about someone who lived and breathed in Louisiana, endured the cruelty and injustice of slavery, and put his story in a song.

5 WHAT ELSE DO YOU PLAY BESIDES ACOUSTIC GUITAR?

Mandolin and Dobro. The Dobro was invented by two Czech brothers. It’s a popular instrument in country music, and “dobro” means “good” in Czechoslovakian. Actually, when I went to Nashville to record A Little Less Louisiana, I had some of the hottest pickers, Rob Ickes and Andy Leftwich, in the land perform on that album. They did all of the backing tracks. Rob Ickes has been recognized as the Dobro Player of the Year eleven times by the International Bluegrass Music Association! Andy Leftwich played mandolin and fiddle on some tracks. He is a part of Kentucky Thunder, which is Ricky Skagg’s all-star band.

6 WHEN DID YOU RELEASE YOUR ALBUMS?

My first one, A Little Less Louisiana, came out in 2007 with songs I had written a little after 2000. My second one, Sylvestrings, came out in 2011. The latest, Lonesome Troubadour, just came out this year. It took me a while to become a nurse anesthetist while raising a family, so my songwriting creativity developed later.

7DOES YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY SUPPORT YOUR

PASSION FOR MUSIC?

Oh, yes, and they share it. Some of them want to play along when they

can. My son, Matthew, plays the bass in different groups and has played bass on Sylvestrings and Lonesome Troubadour. He also joins me for performances and plays guitar or mandolin.

8HOW CAN PEOPLE BOOK YOU FOR A PERFORMANCE?

They can visit my Website (www.patricksylvest.com) and send me a message, or they can contact me on my Facebook Page (Patrick Sylvest, Troubadour). While I don’t mind the occasional “cover songs gig,” I’m really hopeful that I can book more shows featuring my original music.

9DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE SCHEDULING TIME

TO PERFORM WITH YOUR PROFESSION?

It is difficult, yes, but I have good co-workers. We all have busy lives, so we work it out together.

10WHAT’S ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE

PERFORMANCES YOU HAVE HAD?

I played in Nashville, Tennessee, at The National Underground in 2012. Gavin DeGraw owns it. They’re interested in getting new acts, so I called them. I sat there and sang my own music for two hours. It was an amazing experience, and once I got there and realized I was singing in a bar, I was comfortable with that since I have played in bars and restaurants many times.

11HAVE YOU EVER PLAYED IN FRONT OF LARGE

CROWDS?

In Baton Rouge, there’s this place called the Red Dragon Listening Room. People go to hear songwriters. Many of the performers are people who have written songs but aren’t well-known to the public. Perhaps their songs were recorded by someone in Nashville who has become famous. The Red Dragon gets people who write their own songs and gets them to perform them. The

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biggest show I had was when I opened for Guy Clark, a famous country musician from Texas. He was huge in the 1970s. Chris Maxwell, the owner of the Red Dragon, booked me to play at the Manship Theater at the Shaw Center for the Arts as the opening act for Jim Lauderdale! I played in front of a few hundred people there.

12IS THERE A STYLE THAT BREAKS FROM YOUR TRADITIONAL STYLE ON LONESOME TROUBADOUR?

The song “Have I Told You?” is in a style called gypsy jazz. Jean “Django” Reinhardt supposedly started it. He was a French gypsy who played all over the world. This style was popular in the 1920s and 1930s jazz scene. The rhythm is faster and not a lament. I thought it would be a great way to introduce the second half of the album.

13WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ARTS, ESPECIALLY MUSIC, AS A PASTIME?

One of my brothers told me that the fact that I’m in a caring profession and have a “sharing” hobby is all about who I am. My hands-on approach to dealing with people is evident in my music, he told me. If you have any artistic ability, use it. Embrace your gift. Give it a try. Whether or not you ever share it, you should enjoy it for yourself. I love playing music; I feel that it is the instrument and I relating.

WHAT NOW?On Friday, September 12th, head to the Red Dragon Listening Room in Baton Rouge for Pat’s CD release show for Lonesome Troubadour; the show starts at 7 PM. On Sunday, September 21st, listen to Pat perform at Flanagan’s Brunch. He also will perform for brunch there on November 16th and 23rd. Check out Pat’s Website (www.patricksylvest.com) for information on his life, music, and upcoming performances. You can contact him on his Facebook page (Patrick Sylvest, Troubadour) as well for more information about his father’s books, his albums, and his music. WN

The Beatles had to dodge Jelly Babies thrown at them on stage because fans

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Health & WellnessARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP? KATHERINE TOUPS

1Sleep helps your brain to work properly. Deprivation can cause you to be forgetful

and can affect how you learn, work, and get along with others. You may also have trouble making decisions or solving problems.

W hen is the last time you got a good 8 hours of sleep? With children, work, and life itself, it can be difficult to get the required amount of sleep. How harmful can sleep deprivation be? Here’s how it can affect you and tips on how to get more of it!

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2Sleep deficiency is also linked to more serious issues such as depression, suicide,

and risk-taking behaviors.3Because sleep heals and repairs your

blood vessels, chronic sleep deprivation can cause heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, diabetes, and stroke.

4 Sleep deprivation is also linked to obesity. If you are not getting enough

sleep, the hormones leptin and ghrelin are altered. This causes you to feel hungry more often and reduces the trigger to your brain that you are full. This leads to weight gain!

5 Your immune system relies on sleep to stay healthy. Sleep deprivation can

cause your body to struggle with fighting off infections, which can cause you to be sick more often!

6After several nights of losing sleep (even a loss of just 1-2 hours), your ability to

function suffers as if you haven’t slept at all for a day or two. This can especially be dangerous if you are getting behind the wheel.

SO WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?

1 Try to set a goal to get to sleep 30 minutes earlier than normal. Gradually

go to bed earlier until you are at the recommended 7-8 hours.

2Turn off all electronics (including the TV!) at least an hour before bedtime. These

devices stimulate your brain and cause you to have trouble falling asleep or have a bad night’s sleep.

3 It takes caffeine 8 hours to metabolize in your body. Try avoiding it past noon to

help you get a better night’s sleep! WN

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“You can never be overdressed or overeducated,” once said Oscar Wilde, a witty Irish author of the 1800’s. Well, Mr. Wilde, you certainly knew your stuff. Let’s

tackle that first “over”-the-top word: overdressed.

We’re not talking about the bouffant church hat or silk tie (though both pretty cool where applicable). What we are referencing is the sheer choice of dressing in a business dress or dress slacks over trendy mini dresses and jeans with boat shoes. It’s more professional, can give you confidence, and sets the tone for what you are representing.

People are watching you. People are assessing within the first seven seconds of seeing you what you’re about and how you conduct business. Biasing a reaction based on your outward appearance, not just in business, but everywhere, is what humans do as part of their nature. A financial advisor showing up to an appointment in a dress shirt and slacks sets the tone that he knows how to manage your money and future. A development director for a nonprofit traveling the region in her business dress appears able to fundraise and plan for her big event this fall. What you wear matters.

Given that it’s a choice to dress professional, with the budget-savvy places like Ross, TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Burlington, it’s easier for us to shop for the necessary business wardrobe within budget (we all start somewhere, right?). Here are some basic items for women and men to dress professionally:

Up In Your BusinessDRESSING THE PART LAURA VALENTI

Don C., my mentor, once told me that, “You never know who you will run into” as I arrived for annual international convention one year in my early twenties. I was dressed the part, and many of my colleagues were not. Truth told: it was important for me to overcome the façade that I was young and minorly experienced; dressing in a business outfit gave me confidence to contradict the preconceived notions. Our area developers and franchisees took note, and we developed a mutual respect for one another from the start because of how I presented myself. *High five, Don C.!*

What you represent is you, your business, and what you are selling. If you have the ability and choice, make it a conscious one, noting that you are always “selling” yourself. Allow others to see this by making the choice of dressing professionally,

WOMEN:

Black or navy business dressCardigan (any color)Nude heels (no higher than two inches, toes covered)No bigger than quarter-sized stud earrings

MEN:

Black dress slacksLong sleeved dress shirtTie (long or bow tie)Black dress jacket (optional, where applicable)Good dry cleaner (tax write off – save receipt)

and when given the option to dress for an event or meeting, choose the higher route. Here’s your other option: not dressing professionally, apologizing for doing so, feeling uncomfortable and underdressed, and potentially losing out on a business relationship because someone prejudged you and what you do.

Disclaimer on all this: know the culture of the people or group you will be around. At Google, what do you think they expect you to wear for an interview? Always seek out the culture of the person and organization you are meeting. WN

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PAINT PROBLEMSHouse to Home

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in a room with lots of natural light, but would be overpowering in a basement.

Consider the other spaces in your home. All of your colors should work together and transition easily to create a pleasing palette. Varying shades and tints throughout your house will add interest and contrast, but ensure that the colors make sense. Use the research from the previous step to help guide you in your decisions.

After you have some direction, the next step is the most important. You should definitely invest in physical paint samples. We have all been guilty of trying to save time and money by skipping this step, but nothing compares to having large samples of your color painted on the wall in the correct finish. Even the large paper samples can be misleading. Paint large swatches in multiple areas focusing on where different light or shadows hit the wall. Also, review the colors during the day and at night to see how the colors change. After a couple days, you should have a clear winner or at least have narrowed down a large stack of color options.

Some rooms require multiple paint selections, and can be more difficult to coordinate. Instead of selecting four colors at once, focus on the paint color and location that will make the most impact. After one color is selected, you can use it as a starting point for the next one. Another tip is to try and not go back once you have made your decision. Stick with it and move on to the next color. Concentrating on one at a time will

make the challenge more manageable. This method can also be utilized when selecting paint colors for multiple rooms throughout your house.

Take a risk. Sometimes it’s good to ignore the rules. I often hear from clients that dark colors shouldn’t be used in small spaces. This is not necessarily true. It all depends on the look and feeling you are trying to achieve. Don’t rule out colors just because it isn’t the norm. A bold color may be exactly what your space and lifestyle requires.

Lastly, try not to overthink or stress out over paint. As long as the color selected is well thought out, and fits with your décor then it can be successful. Even if it is a shade darker than you envisioned. WN

When I am introduced to someone as a designer, more often than not, their response

is related to selecting paint colors. It is by far the number one design problem I am asked to solve, as well as, one of the more complex. Choosing paint colors relies heavily on many variables, and from the start many people are at a loss. If they make it past the starting point, a wall full of samples and uncertainty will stall the process. Unfortunately, there are no hard and fast rules that promise the perfect paint color, but these tips and tools can make it easier and get you closer to your final goal.

Where to begin? Ideally, selecting your paint color should be the last thing you choose for your space. It’s much easier to coordinate a paint color with your furnishings than the other way around. You may even be inspired by your décor to go in a different color direction. Unfortunately, not every project has this luxury.

Either way, just like any creative project, thorough research in the beginning will make every successive step easier. Use online inspiration sites or magazines to compile images that reflect the overall feeling and look you want to achieve. Compare the images to see if any particular color shows up multiple times. Be specific when searching for your color. Not every shade is created equal. Do you like olive green or kelly green? Defining the undertones can help when selecting coordinating colors. Also, be sure that the color will have the same results in your space. Some colors may look great

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One Tank TripEXPERIENCE THE MAGIC

Well, it’s already September. Summer is officially over—schools are back in session, football is in full swing, and I’m hoping that we may have an early fall. This month’s one-tank trip takes us back to NOLA and highlights a trip to the Saenger Theatre, which after a $52 million restoration, when it was shuttered from the flooding of Hurricane Katrina, reopened in

October 2013.

SAENGER THEATREAs a young girl, my first trip to the Saenger was to see the movie The Sound of Music. I will never forget the opening scene with Julie Andrews twirling around on the mountain top and singing the theme song. Through the years, I saw many Broadway musicals there, but I had not been back since it reopened in 2013. My husband and I went to a concert last month, and seeing the restoration was magical. There is a balance between modern amenities and the classical old feel—the attention to architectural detail is stunning. “The ceiling still sparkles like the night sky, with its range of color from a rich cerulean blue to the deepest cobalt. Clouds still drift overhead amid the twinkling lights, inspiring a childlike sense of wonder and awe.” I was definitely in awe again. If you want to experience the Saenger Theatre this month, then buy tickets to 1964 The Tribute, the 50 year tribute to the Beatles on Saturday, September 27, or if you are looking for a great Broadway musical, you can purchase tickets for Chicago the Musical, beginning on October 7.

One cannot go to the Saenger and not have lunch or dinner, depending on whether you attend a matinee or a nighttime event. So, these are some suggestions:

GINGER GAUBERT

GALATOIRE’S 33 BAR & STEAK (215 Bourbon St.)

During major shows at the Saenger, Galatoire’s 33 offers a three-course dinner for the theater crowd, starting at 5 PM. Prices vary depending on the choice of entree, which might include Gulf fish with lemon compound butter or boudin-stuffed quail.

RESTAURANT R’EVOLUTION (777 Bienville St.)

R’Evolution offers a three-course pre-theater dinner that can be ordered as early as 5:30 PM. Each menu will reflect in some manner the plot or the cast of the Saenger's current production. The restaurant also has a Sunday jazz brunch from 10:30 AM to 2 PM for the matinee crowd.

SO BOU (310 Chartres St.)

Inside the French Quarter’s W Hotel, So Bou’s menu is designed for snacking, and even those who walk in thinking they are full can’t resist nibbling on an order of cracklings.

KINGFISH (337 Chartres St.)

Chef Greg Sonnier, who once ran Gabrielle with his wife Mary, gets nightly ovations for his dramatic take on Louisiana flavors. On Fridays and Saturdays, the kitchen stays open until 11 PM.

DOMENICA (123 Baronne St.)

Located inside the Roosevelt Hotel, on show nights at the Saenger, a special $45 three-course meal is served starting at 5 PM.

TABLEAU (616 St. Peter St.)

The menu delves into the Creole repertoire, and a three-course pre-theater menu (prices vary depending on entree) is a revival of many beloved classics, such as turtle soup, Gulf fish meunière and tarte a la bouille.

Treat yourself to a one-tank trip that includes lunch or dinner and a matinee or night performance to a show at the Saenger Theatre. You won’t be disappointed. Experience the magic! WN

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The Page TurnerCINDER BY MARISSA MEYER JASMINE RICHARD

Linh Cinder is a technology repair ‘mechanic’ in New Beijing, one of a handful

of nations remaining after wars ravaged Earth. Linh Cinder is also a cyborg.

A traditional story based on the Cinderella fairy tale set in a land of cybernetics, robots, hover crafts, and an inhabited moon. While futuristic technology abounds, New Beijing is a land of tradition governed by an emperor, holding the cultural traits of the conglomeration of Asian countries that form the Commonwealth. Earth has undergone population loss not only from the war, but from a devastating plague with no cure. When Prince Kai drops in to Cinder’s mechanic stall one day with a personal robot needing repairs, the story unfolds with mystery, intrigue,

and excitement. With millions dying of the plague, Cinder may be the key to unlocking an antidote, but first she has to figure out who sabotaged the Prince’s droid.

Based on a traditional fairy tale that is a tad cliché, I still found the plot of this story to be complex, interesting, and satisfying. I cannot wait to read the next two books in the Lunar Chronicles series. I recommend this book to anyone who likes science fiction featuring heroines possessing technical skills, personality, and intelligence without the plot revolving around just looks or romance. Get the book in print or eBook at your Lafourche Library.

See more about the book, series, and author at www.marissameyer.com. WN

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Lights! Camera! Action!NORTH FACE TODD KENNEDY, PHD

In most places in North America September brings cool weather. In Southeast Louisiana, it simply brings us one last month of summer. And if the summer of 2014 was a relatively

disappointing summer blockbuster movie season, maybe now is the time to cool off and look at the best action movie most Americans have probably never seen.

The German film industry isn’t usually that riveting. It is, at best, artsy, at worst, predictable. More than anything, it (for obvious reasons) avoids the topic of World War II like the plague. In fact, Philip Stölzl’s 2008 North Face was the first German film to deal with the World War II era directly in over fifty years. And it defies every other stereotype of German cinema. It is also one of the best-made, most complex, edge-of-your-seat action movies ever to be made.

Forget the subtitles. This one’s worth it. Somewhere along the way Hollywood forgot that even action movies need character development. Meanwhile, independent cinema too often offers character development without action. North Face will make you wonder why it took you five years to watch this film, even if you had never heard of it.

The film tells the real-life story of two, non-political Nazi soldiers (Toni Kurz and Luise Fellner) who, in their free time, climb mountains. In the summer of 1936, several international expeditions were setting out to be the first to ever reach the summit of the famed North Face of the Eiger mountain. The German press—fueled by the Nazi war machine—push Kurz and Fellner to attempt the climb and send along mountains of press to record their struggles from the Valley below. The climbers could give a fig about German nationalism. They just want to climb.

The film uses natural editing, camerawork, and sound to make harrowing crevices seem all too real. You may think you “aren’t” a mountain climbing movie kind of person, just as you thought you couldn’t handle subtitles. This film will prove you wrong. Hollywood hasn’t put out a robot movie that could create half the suspense five minutes of this simple plot could.

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in Clint Eastwood’s 1975 The Eiger Sanction, which tried to loosely fuse Kruz and Fellner’s now-famous tale with a plot of international espionage worthy of James Bond. The film was shot on location, but failed miserably. What Stölzl knows (and Eastwood doesn’t) is that this story doesn’t need to be made sexier or more political. It just needs to be made well.

To give more away would be to do you a disservice. Just know that most everything you expect from an action movie (CGI, predictable plot, forced suspense) is going to fly out the window quicker than the weather changes atop the Eiger. Sit back and enjoy the ride. Let Stölzl do your climbing for you. WN

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You're Worth ItLIFE PURPOSE KATE THERIOT

Have you ever asked yourself the question, Why am I here, here on Earth? What’s the point of my life?

This is a question usually asked in or around midlife, however, I see people asking this question at a much younger age today. Maybe it’s because there is so much talk about life’s purpose. Several well known authors have written about finding one’s purpose, Rick Warren – Purpose Driven Life, Joel Osteen – Your Best Life, Carol Adrienne – Finding Your Purpose, Change Your Life, and Andy Stanley

– Visioneering. The conversation is being conducted in all mediums and people are listening.

I’m a firm believer we were each put on this earth to bring our gifts to the world in order to build the Kingdom of God. I also believe we are prepared throughout our life experiences to bring these gifts to the world. The issue for us is to recognize these experiences and find the common threads in order to determine and name our gifts.

Let me explain what I mean by “gift”. Mozart was given the gift of music. There were things he had to learn about the skill, but once he did the “gift” was brought to the world. When I was in elementary school I too, learned the skill of music, however, it remained only a skill. When I “toot” a horn it is only a toot, not a gift. Others who have learned the skill of music have true talent and bring music to life for many of us, but their work is a talent and not a “gift”. A

“gift” is something we do that comes natural. We may need to hone the skill in order to bring our “gift” to the world, but the honing is easy, fun, exciting and brings out the best in each of us. The important thing to remember is each of us has a “gift”. This “gift” was given to us at the time of our creation by our Creator. It is the reason for us being here on earth and it is our responsibility to bring this “gift” to the world.

One way to examine your life in order to understand what your “gift” might be is through a Life Tapestry. This life tapestry is a mine-mapping game we can play to get to the core events which played integral roles in shaping who you are today. These life events contributed in developing

your value system, behavior choices, and priorities. As you engage in the game you’ll look at each decade of your life noting the -

geographic and socio-economic circumstances,key relationships,uses and directions of self,age by year,marker events,events and conditions of society/world,images of God,centers of value and power,and authority figures.

STEP 1 – On a sheet of paper set up a column across the top for each of the above mentioned topics.

STEP 2 – Down the left side of the paper make a row for each decade of your life, i.e. 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, etc.

STEP 3 – Now mark the chapters in your life by inserting the marker events in each decade for each category.

STEP 4 – Recognize any “A-ha” experiences.

STEP 5 – Look for the common thread running through the decades. Can you see how your life has been preparing you for your life’s work? Example – today you may be a nurse, but the gift is that of compassion, understanding, and kindness and through the decades you can see how these “gifts” were always working in your life.

STEP 6 – Take some time to really reflect on these “gifts” and how this awareness has made a difference in your outlook, tolerance, and patience with yourself and others. Has this exercise brought a new appreciation for who you are and why you are here?

This exercise is hard, and for some may be painful. I promise it will be worth it, because you’re worth it, and we need you here on Earth. Without you, we’ve lost. WN

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PROFESSIONALISM IN POLICING

Last month's article ended with a mission to identify the piece of 19th century equipment that

changed law enforcement forever. If you said the automobile—you’re correct. Congratulations.

Prior to that, police officers walked small beats usually within blocks of their homes. They knew the community and resolved matters with personal knowledge of private situations.

Once the vehicle was introduced, officers traveled faster to locations outside their neighborhood. This meant anonymous officers began responding to citizen complaints instead of Officer Friendly knowing your name. Thus, the divide between public servants and the public trust grew.

Last month we covered the first evolutionary phase of American policing, the Political Era (1840 to 1930.) This month I’ll cover the most revolutionary period in all of U.S. policing history; The Reform Era (1930 to 1970.)

Also known as the Professional Era, it was led by August Vollmer, a native of New Orleans who served as Chief of Police in Berkley, California. Vollmer fought to end historical corruption and ancient investigative practices.

This era created the civil service system and an extensive body of academic criminal justice literature. Both contributed to the ideologies forming the scientific theory of administration, limitations on discretion, and specialized

Duty CallsCHIEF SCOTT SILVERII

policing units such as traffic and investigations. Prior to these advances detectives couldn’t tell the difference between pig and human blood.

Although the scientific expertise increased, the focus on organizational bureaucracy and crime-fighting stifled the previous era’s Social Worker’s paradigm. While Vollmer was the first to hire females as regular police officers, the practice ended with the tough-on-crime emphasis. It wasn’t until the next era that full-scale hiring practices of females returned.

O.H. Wilson, a student of Vollmer’s at UC Berkley was another progressive agent for change. He required officers to have a college education to curb rampant corruption. Wilson was also the first to introduce the use of police automobiles and two-way radios.

The scientific advancements combined with officer mobility and communications placed the emphasis on rapid response times to calls and less on quality of services delivered to the public.

Citizens were no longer viewed as partners in crime fighting, but rather anonymous observers who called in to report it. Knowing your local officer’s name was replaced by reporting the car number. Police became much more “professional” but a lot less human. How’s that for a swing of the pendulum?

Until then, your mission: What are the major differences between a Sheriff and a Chief of Police? WN

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by that time they were gone. I should tell you that when Linda does a party there is a full range of alcohol and an experienced bartender (me!) to make cocktails. At this particular party everything else on the bar, besides the Crown and the beer, (you know how some guys are) was completely untouched. I’d say the Roosters were a success.

I have since talked about the Red Rooster punch to several people and as it turns out some people make it as a holiday drink. It is sometimes served at Thanksgiving and Christmas parties. One person said she puts it in gallon freezer bags and then brings it out in increments to refill the punch bowl. That sounds like a great idea. You could even put it in smaller bags and pull it out to enjoy whenever the mood strikes you. We have all seen those premixed drinks in pouches they sell at the grocery store. I’m pretty sure these would be better and cheaper. At any rate it’s an all-around crowd pleaser. I know I will be making it again. The recipe is so simple that at first I felt a bit self-conscious about doing an article about it but there are a ton of people out there who have never heard of doing this so I felt like it was something I should share. Also, as I was saying earlier, feel free to play with the kinds of juice and vodka you use. Go with what you like.

This month I decided to do an article about a frozen punch. I went to an outdoor party a

few weeks ago and one of the other guests showed up with a big frozen plastic container of a reddish colored concoction she called a Red Rooster. I had never heard of this before so I asked her what was in it. She told me it was vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice. I thought “Okay so it’s a Madras”. This is a drink that I used to make all the time in the 90’s but has lost popularity in the last decade. Some people still order it occasionally but almost no one knows the name of it any more. Upon taking my first sip though I was immediately smitten. Something about freezing it made it absolutely delightful. I couldn’t believe this was basically the same drink I’d been making for years. There were two key differences though. One was that it was frozen. The other was that she had used good quality juices. I can never stress enough the importance of using quality mixers. They will make or break a drink.

The next week my friend Linda asked me to bartend an outdoor party for her. She has several good sized parties every year and we always try to come up with some specialty cocktail to serve along with the usual offerings. I remembered the Red Rooster and what a hit it was so I suggested doing a variation on that. It seemed like it would be a great cocktail to have for a summertime party. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried to make multiple frozen drinks with a blender for a big party but I have. Let me tell you it’s no picnic. So a frozen punch seemed ideal. Linda gave me carte blanche to use whatever combination of ingredients so I made two different versions. In one I used raspberry flavored vodka with cran-raspberry juice and orange juice. In the other I used peach flavored vodka with white cranberry juice and mango-peach-orange juice. I bought some big plastic pitchers to freeze them in. As it turns out that was a mistake. They were fine for freezing but one broke in transport and I couldn’t get the icy mixture out of the too small opening on the other one. I ended up transferring the contents of the pitchers into larger plastic containers that I placed in an ice chest and packed ice around them while I served them out with a ladle. That worked great. They stayed slushy for at least two and a half hours. They might have stayed cold longer but

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