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‘CATFISH CAPITOL OF THE WORLD’Des Allemands Ready to Celebrate

YOUNGSTERS EXPLORE THE COASTin Terrebonne Summer Camp

GHEENS BON MANGÉ FESTIVALOffers Good Eats, Good Times

STEUBENVILLE ON THE BAYOUYouth Answer the Call

CIRCUS ‘BUILT TO AMAZE’Trapezist Soars with Ringling Bros.

EVENT LISTINGSCheck Out This Month’s Events

KID’S PAGEFun Games for the Younger Set

MusicCYPRESS BAYOU GOES BLACKUp Close with Country Star Clint Black

BATTLE OF THE GARAGE BANDSRock Out at the Inaugural Event

DAYLONG FEST OF CAJUN FUNFood, Music and Dance

HOT TIX & CONCERTSLocal Performers Highlighted

Arts‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’Play benefi ts Le Petit Building Fund

LE PETIT & SAENGER NEW SEASONSNew seasons announced

SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOPSDeveloping Young Actors

THEATRE & DANCE LISTINGSPerformances Around the Region

AT THE LIBRARYMore Than Books at Local Libraries

BOOK REVIEWSGood Reads Coming in June

OutdoorsKREWE OF TERREANIANSFishing Rodeo Brings Loads of Fun

Gumbo GuruHONG KONG CHINESEOffers a Houma Treat

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PUBLISHERBrian Rushing

GENERAL MANAGER Lacey LeBlanc

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Shell Armstrong

CONTRIBUTORSJean-Paul Arguello

John DeSantisMelissa DuetCasey Gisclair

Felicia LeDuff Harry

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Gavin Stevens

GRAPHIC DESIGNERSMariella Brochard

Danielle Evans

CIRCULATION Brooke Adams

SALES DIRECTORDeanne Ratliff

SALESHarold Cancienne

Jamal CharlesElizabeth Porche

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‘CATFISH CAPITAL OF THE WORLD’ READY TO CELEBRATE

Manycitiesclaimtobethe“CatfishCapitaloftheWorld,” but only one, Des Allemands, can say it is the“CatfishCapitaloftheUniverse,”madeofficial

byaresolutionoftheLouisianaLegislaturein1980. Everyyearsince1975,theannualCatfishFestivalhasprovidedfoodandfun,withspecialemphasisonfriedcatfish.Thisyear’sfestivalwillbeheldfromJune19-21.Fridayhoursare5p.m.to11p.m.;Saturday,10a.m.until11;andSunday,10:30a.m.until8p.m.Thereisnopriceforadmissionorparkingandpay-one-pricedealsareavailablefortherides. Thefestival,whichbeganasafund-raiserforSt.GertrudeCatholicChurchinDesAllemands,isnowoneofthemostpopularinthestateandattractsvisitorsfromallpartsofthecountry,accordingtotheRev.RayHymel,thecurrentpastorofSt.Gertrudeandthepresi-dentofthefestival. “Wecookourownfood,andtherewillbelotsoffriedcatfish–servedinplatterswithwhitebeansandrice,inpo-boysandbroulettes.”

Thefestival,whichhaswonawardsfromtheLou-isianaAssociationofFairsandFestivals,isstillthechurch’smajorfundraiser,withproceedsgoingtosup-portandmaintaintheparish’sfacilities. Inadditiontofriedcatfish,therewillbeothertypesoffestivalfood,includingotherseafooddishesandthetraditionalhotdogsandhamburgers.Hymelalsosaidtherewillbecoldbeer.Eachdaytherewillbelivemusic,startingwithRyanForetandtheForetTraditiononFridayandconcludingwiththeBucktownAllStarsonSunday. Therides,accordingtoHymel,arethetraditionalmid-waytypesofrides.Festival-goerscanchoosetobuyaone-daypay-one-pricepassoroneforallthreedays. Therewillalsobecraftsbooths,withhandmadeitemsandacountrystorewherethefestivalT-shirts,capsandthesignatureandaward-winninglapelpin,willbeavailable.Thedesignforthelapelpin,whichisinthebootshapeofthestateofLouisiana,hasbasicallyremainedthesamesinceitwasfirstdesigned,according

toHymel,buteveryyearlittlechangesaremade,suchasindecorationsandcolor.ThesepinshavewonawardsfromtheLou-isianaAssociationofFairsandFestivalsmorethanonce. Eventhoughthisyear’sfestivalwillonlybe the second one Hymel has attended (he’sonlybeenatSt.Gertrudefortwoyears),hesaidthefestivalisverypopular.

Thisyear,“CatfishQueen40”willbecrownedtheweekfollowingthefestival.Thisissomethingnew,saidTammyPrine,directorofthepageant.Byhavingthepageantaweekafterthefestival,thenewlycrownedqueenwillhaveayeartotravelthestate,representingandpromotingthefestival.Shewillreignovernextyear’sfes-tivalbeforegivinguphercrown.Theworkof“MissCatfish,”isalmostlikeajob,Prinesaid,becausethequeentravelsaroundthestatetootherfestivalsandcompetesinotherpageants,includingthe“QueenofQueens”pageantsponsoredbytheLouisi-anaAssociationofFairsandFestivals. ThequeenalsogetstospendaweekinWashington,D.C.,leadinguptotheannualKreweofLouisianiansball.The2014queenisKristalBreaux.ThereisalsoaLouisianaCatfishGrannyQueen,ateenqueenandajuniorqueen.Thisyear,ababyqueenpageantandaMs.Catfishqueenhavebeenadded,sotherewillbefivecatfishqueensreigningoverthecatfishfestivalinthe“CatfishCapitaloftheUniverse.”•

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YOUNGSTERS EXPLORE THE COAST IN SUMMER CAMP

For more information, call 985-580-7289. Information and applications are also available online, from a link on the homepage of the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center.

Fortwoweeksduringthesummer,camp-ersintheWetlandsExplorerCampandtheWorkingCoastCamp,sponsoredby

theSouthLouisianaWetlandsDiscoveryCenterinHouma,willtravelbyboatorbustolearnmoreabouttheenvironmentofsouthLouisiana. “It’sallhands-onstuffandabreakfromtechnology,”JonathanForet,directorofthecenter,said.Everydaytherewillbeafieldtrip,toplaceslikeanalligatorfarm,ashrimpprocessingplantortheConocoPhillipsheadquarters.“It’salleducational,butalsofun.” CampersintheWetlandsExplorerCampwilllearnaboutthecausesofcoastalerosion,whilethoseintheWorkingCoast

Campwilllearnmoreaboutlocaleconomicdriversandlifeonthecoast.Bothcampsareopentoyouthages9to12. “Ienjoyseeingthekidshavinganoppor-tunitytoexploretheirownenvironment,becausetheyrarelygettheopportunitytogooutsideandexplorenature.OneoftheplaceswetakethemistheMandalayTrail,wheretheylearnhowtoidentifyplants,suchasPoisonIvy,whichcanbeimport-ant,”Foretsaid.Healsosaidthepartici-pantsreallylovetheexperience,learningaboutspecieslikeapplesnailsorbeingabletoseeandholdbabyalligators. Followingthedailyfieldtrips,camperswillreturntotheWetlandsDiscoveryCentertoengageinactivitiesthatbuildon

whattheysaworlearnedthatday.“Thecampsalsogivekidsachancetocatchtheirbreathfromtechnology,notthattechnol-ogyisbad,butthesecampsallowthemtoexploreotheravenues.” Thefirstcampsession,theWetlandsExplorerCamp,willbeginonJune8,followedbytheWorkingCoastCamponJune15.Eachsessionisforfivedaysandthecostis$130perweek.Thecampfeein-cludesallfieldtripcosts,butcamperswillberequiredtobringabaglunchanddrink.Theywillalsoneedsunglasses,sunscreenandbugrepellent.Camperswillnotbeallowedtowearcrocsorflip-flops.•

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Thoselookingforgoodtimes,goodmusic,andgoodeatsshouldvisittheGheensBonMangéFestival.

AtthecenteroftheGheenscommunitysoulistheVacherie-GheensCommunityCenter,whichhostsamultitudeofeventsintegraltothecommunity’ssocialfabric. Amongtheweddings,pageantsandsciencefairs,thismultipurposestructureanditssurroundinggroundsalsohosttheannualGheensBonMangeFestival,whichissetforJune5-7. OriginallycalledtheGheensDayFesti-val,thisfamily-friendlyeventwasstartedinthe1970sbymembersoflocalclubswhosawtheneedforacommunalgatheringplace. In1973,thefestivalwasmovedfromitsoriginalvenuebehindSt.Anthony’sCatho-licChurchtothenewcommunitycenter. WithdonatedlandfromNolanFalgoutandafewyearsofdedicationandhardwork,thedreammaterialized. Thefestivalcontinuestoserveasthecenter’slifebloodwith100percentoftheproceedsspenttowardupkeepofthefacility,accordingtoHollieLapeyrouse,vicepresidentoftheGheensCommunityCenterBoard. “Everythingthatwegetfromthefestivalgoesbacktothecommunity[center],whetherit’snewplaygroundequipmentorfixingupthebuildingforuse,”shesaid.“One-hundredpercentoftheproceedsallgobacktoourcommunity.”

GHEENS BON MANGÉ FESTIVAL OFFERS GOOD EATS, GOOD TIMES

“Bonmangé”isFrenchfor“goodeats,”soitisnosur-prisethatthemenuforthisfunctionisquiteextensiveandappetizing. “Thefood.Definitelythefood.Wehavechickengum-bo,seafoodgumbo,grillades,catfishandwhitebeans,”Lapeyrousesaid.“WehavechickennuggetsforthekidsandFrenchfriesandhamburgers,ricedressingandchicken,there’sjambalaya.” Beerandaspecialmixeddrinkisavailableforgrown-ups.ButfoodalonedoesnotafairmakeandtheGheensBonMangeFestivalismorethanjustcopiousamountsofdeliciousdelectables.Theeventhasgrownimmense-lyovertheyearsandwhatstartedasasingle-dayfoodfestivalnowspansacrossthreefun-filleddays. ThefestivitiescommenceonFriday,June5,from7p.m.to1a.m.Gatesre-openfromnoonto1a.m.on

Saturday,andfrom11a.m.to7p.m.onSunday. Carnivalrides,games,auctionsandvariouschildren’sactivitiesareamongthefest’senticingfeaturesofthefest. MusicalactsincludeNoWayOut,7p.m.to1a.m.onFriday;TheGaryTBand,noonto3p.m.,“RuffNReady,”4to8p.m.andJuniorandSumtin’Sneaky,9p.m.to1a.m.onSaturday.Pot2Latakesthestagefrom11a.m.to2p.m.,andone-man-bandTetDurclosesoutfestivitiesfrom3to7p.m.Sunday. “[Thefestival]isabunchofhometownpeoplewel-comingpeopleintoourcommunitytohaveagoodtimeandraisemoneyforourcommunity,”Lapeyrousesaid.“Basically,it’sourhometownandwewelcomeevery-bodyintolistentosomemusic,eatsomegoodCajunfoodandhaveagoodtime.”•

WHAT: Gheens Bon Mange FestivalWHERE: Vacherie-Gheens Community CenterWHEN: June 5-7COST: Free entry, however, costs vary for food, rides and gamesINFO: 985-856-4615

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“Whatwefoundhereandthereasonwearedoingitthesameweekendisculturally,ouryoungadultsdon’talways

separatefromtheiryouthgroups,”sheexplained.“Theystillgobacktotheirchurcheslookingforthatplace,thatthingto

belongto.That’swhywe’reofferingthis.It’sachanceforthemtocomewiththeirgroupbutatthesametimeheartalksand

teachingonthingsthatarerelevanttowheretheyareinlife.”•PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND AS PART OF A GROUP FOR THE YOUTH CONFERENCE AND MAY REGISTER FOR STEUBENVILLE AND ENCOUNTER AT STEUBENVILLECONFERENCES.COM.

STEUBENVILLEON THE BAYOU

A weekendofpraiseandworshipawaitsnearly3,000youthandvolunteerssettotakeovertheHouma-Terre-bonneCivicCenterJune26-28forthe10th-annualCatholicoutreachprogram,SteubenvilleontheBayou.

OriginatingatFranciscanUniversityofSteubenvilleinOhioin1975asafaithplatformforareayouth,theeventhasevolved

intoa21-locationexperiencedesignedtomeetthespiritualneedsoftoday’steens.

BroughttosouthLouisianabyBishopEmeritusSamJacobs,thethree-dayeventincorporatesworshipmusic,youth

ministryspeakers,groupsessionsandthesacramentstoengagestudentsin8th-12thgradesinthewordsoftheGospel.

Thisyear,theconferenceisalsoaddinganextensionprogram,EncounterConference,forthosewhograduatedhighschoolin

2014throughage25inanefforttoincludethosestillspeak-ingthespiritualguidanceprovidedintheyouthconference,

conferencedirectorShawnLapeyrousesaid.EncountersessionswillbeheldatthenearbyCourtyardMarriottHotelandwill

includediscussionsonfaithintheworkplace,sinandaddic-tion.Encounterparticipantswillalsobeinvitedtojoinyouth

participantsforHolyMassandAdoration.


NOT-TO-MISS EVENTS AT STEUBENVILLE ON THE BAYOUCHRIS STEFANICKStefanickcombineshumor,musicandpersonalstoriestodeliverCatholicprinciplestothenextgeneration.Inadditiontoservingasayouthministryspeaker,Stefanickhasalsoauthoredseveralfaith-drivenbooksandconfir-mationprograms. “IlovetheCatholiccultureinSouthLouisianaandI’mreallyexcitedtobeback,”Stefanicksaidoftheevent.“Iseeliveschangethere.” TheyouthministerlastappearedatSteubenvilleontheBayouin2010asaspeakerandwillmakehisreturnasthisyear’shost. “IhavethebenefitofknowingChrisandknowingthereactionthatthekidshadin2010whenhewasaspeaker,”Lapeyrousesaid.“Nowhe’sgo-ingtobeonthestage50percentmorethanhewaslasttime,andIthinkit’sgoingtobearealhighforourkids.”

MORE THAN SUNDAYThisfour-pieceworshiprockbandwilltaketothestagetokeepcrowdsentertainedthroughouttheweekend. “They’realwaysahighlightbecausethey’relocal,”Lapeyrousesaid.“TheyplayforAdore,anumberoftheretreats,theydoanumberofthingsintheparishes.Kidsjustalwayslovehavingthatfamiliarityaswellasthatownership.”

SERVICE PROJECTTheactivityencouragesparticipantstocollectunwantedshoesfromtheircommunityaspartofaninitiativetospurentrepreneurshipinthird-worldcountries.Attheconference,youthpairuptheshoesandeachpairisshippedtofundraisingcompany,Funds2Orgs,whichdistributestheshoesgloballyforotherstosellorrepurposeandmakeintonewshoes. “Theyareprovidingnotonlybusinessinthoseareas,butalsojobsandhowtostandonyourownandcreateyourownincome,”Lapeyrouseexplained.“Thekidsenjoyit.WhatIloveaboutittooisthatitgetsthepar-ishesinvolved...Itinvolvesthewholecommunity,notjustthekids.”

BISHOP SHELTON FABRE AND BISHOP EMERITUS SAM JACOBSCurrentDioceseofHouma-ThibodauxBishopSheltonFabreandBishopEmeritusSamJacobswillbothbepresentattheweekendevent,afeatureuniquetotheBayouRegionevent.JacobswillbepresentthroughouttheweekendtosayMassandleadadorationandFabrewillhearconfessionandcelebratetheclosingMass.•

NOT-TO-MISS EVENTS AT STEUBENVILLE ON THE BAYOUStefanickcombineshumor,musicandpersonalstoriestodeliverCatholicprinciplestothenextgeneration.Inadditiontoservingasayouthministryspeaker,Stefanickhasalsoauthoredseveralfaith-drivenbooksandconfir-

“IlovetheCatholiccultureinSouthLouisianaandI’mreallyexcitedtobeback,”Stefanicksaidoftheevent.“Iseeliveschangethere.” TheyouthministerlastappearedatSteubenvilleontheBayouin2010asa

“IhavethebenefitofknowingChrisandknowingthereactionthatthekidshadin2010whenhewasaspeaker,”Lapeyrousesaid.“Nowhe’sgo-ingtobeonthestage50percentmorethanhewaslasttime,andIthinkit’s

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ONE-TANKGETAWAYS

WithasparklingGulfofMexicobeachthat’shometohundredsofspeciesoffish,palewhitesandandloadsof

sunshine(onmostdays),it’sprettyeasytomistakeGrandIsleasaone-trickpony–aplacethat’ssolelyabeachandfishingdestination. Butthoseassumptionswouldbewrong.Thesmallislandcommunityoffersmuchmorethanthat. ResidentsofGrandIsletoutthattheislandhasbecomeatouristdestination–aplacethatmen,womenandchildrenofallagescanenjoybecauseofitsvarietyofactivities.AlookatsomeofGrandIsle’sdestinationsshowthatitisexactlythat–aspotthatallcomerscanenjoy. Likewater?Ofcourse,theislandhastonsofthat.WanttobeadaredevilwithintheH2O?

There’sanopportunityforthat,aswell. AtWakeSideMarinaandCablePark,adventure-goersareabletoopen-waterwakeboardthroughthefacility’scablesys-tem,whichmechanicallycreatesforwardmotionwhileriderscruisethroughthewater. It’sjustlikebeingonawakeboardingtrip,exceptwithouttheboat.It’sanexperi-encethatmostrememberforawhile. Butifwaterisn’tyourthing,thenGrandIslestillcanbeadestinationspot. TheislandishometothefamousGrandIsleStatePark,whichhasfishingpiers,naturewatchingpointsandhikingtrails. GrandIslealsohostsabutterflydomethatisthehomeofhundreds,ifnotthousandsofcolorfulbutterfliesthatcanputasmileonthefaceofanynaturelover’sface.•

COURTESYOpen during the summer, Wake Side Marina and Cable Park offers a wakeboarding experience without a boat. The park is one of many hidden attractions in the summer months on Grand Isle.

To see Grand Isle’s attractions, visit:TOWNOFGRANDISLE.COM/ATTRACTIONS.

GRAND ISLE GIVES LOADS OF SUMMER FUN

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CIRCUS‘BUILT TO AMAZE’


Bornwithadaredevilspirit,Kaelyneverenjoyedsitting.Shegravitatedtowardgymnastics,firsttakinglessonsatthelocalYMCAandlateratagymnasticsacademy.Byhighschool,shewascompetinginthesport. HighschoolwasamilestoneforKaely’sfuture.HerschoolwouldclosefortwoweekseachFebruary,duringwhichtimestudentswererequiredtogetajoboratwo-weekinternship.Aftergettingstuckrunningacopymachineduringherjunioryear,Kaelywascomplainingtohermotherthatshedidn’twanttodoanythingboringwithherbreak. Eitherjokingoroutoffrustration,Kaely’smomsuggestedshejointhecircus.Theseedwasplanted.WiththeapprovalofherpublishermomandNASAphysicistdad,KaelypassedonWellesleyCollege,insteadheadingtoTori-no,Italy,wheresheenrolledinacircusartsschool.Inadditiontolearningthetrapeze,Kaelyisskilledatacrobatics,juggling,rid-ingaunicycleandwalkingatightrope. AftersevenmonthsinItaly,shewenttoParistoattendtheAcademieFratellini,aworld-renownedprofessionalcircusschool.KaelywasthefirstAmericanstu-dentacceptedintotheprogram. “I’vebeenabletotraveltheworld,learnclassicallanguagesandmeetpeoplefromverydifferentcultures,”shesaid.“IfeellikeIamwinning.I’vebeengiventhisgiftandmymommadeitallpossible.”AndhercareerhasallowedhertotravelalloverEurope.KaelywasinMontreal,Canada,abouttoembarkonatourtoIndiawhenRinglingBrothersapproachedhertotryoutforthecircus. “I’veseenshowsallovertheworld,andIreallylikethisshow,”thetrapezeartistsaid.“Elektrabringstheelectricitytotheshow.” Plus,theroleisaffordingKaelytheopportunitytoseeAmerica.“I’vetraveledabroad,butthisismyfirstrealchancetoseethiscountry,”shesaid. Kaely’sdreamjobrequiresthatsheflip

andtumble30to40feetabovetheground.“There’ssomuchadrenalinepumpingthroughyourbody,”shesaid. Whilethetrapezerequiresphysicalstrengthandagility,Kaelysaid“alotofitismental–beingsmartandmakinggooddecisionsintheair.” Sheswingsusinga30-poundtrapeze,whichallowsmoreairtimebutrequiresadditionalstrengthtokeepitmoving. “It’sverydifferentfromcompetitivegymnastics,”Kaelyexplained.“There,youhaveateamandplentyofrulesandyouhavetostrictlyfollowthoserulesoryoulosepoints.Butthecircusworldawardsyoupointsforindividuality.Here,youareencouragedtobeunique.” Kaelylovestheattentionherdreamjobattracts,butisarealistwhenitcomestocareerlongevity. “Ihavefriendsintheir40swhoarestilldoinggymnastics,”shesaid.“Itreallydependsonwhoyouareandhowyoumaintainyourbody.Iexpecttohaveafewmoreyearsonthetrapeze.” Afterward,shehopestogotocollege,whereshe’llprobablypursueadegreeinthemedicalfield.Priortogoingabroadtopursueacircusgig,KaelywasatrainedEMTworkingonambulances. Shecontinuestovolunteeronambulanc-esinthevariouscities“BuilttoAmaze!”visits. “LikeIsaid,Ihaveahardtimesittingstill,”shesaid,laughing.“Besides,it’sonemoreopportunitytomeetpeopleinthecommunity.” LocalscanmeetKaelyandtheentire“BuilttoAmaze!”castatafreeallaccesspre-show,whichbeginsonehourpriortoeachshow.Theaudience–youngandoldalike–isinvitedtocomeonstage,meettheperformersandlearntojuggle,hipdanceortryoncustomcostumes. TheRinglingBrothers&BarnumBailey’s“BuilttoAmaze!”runsJune11-14attheHouma-TerrebonneCivicCenter.Ticketsare$10to$40,andareavailableattheciviccenterBoxOfficeorthroughTicketmaster.•

THE 25-YEAR-OLD WASHINGTON, D.C., NATIVE IS ELECTRA, THE SINGLE TRAPEZE ARTIST IN RINGLING BROTHERS AND BARNUM & BAILEY’S LATEST SHOW OF THE SAME NAME.

Kaely Michels-Gualtieri’s career is “Built to Amaze!”

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PELICAN RAMBLERS RV RALLYJUNE 7-11KEMPER WILLIAMS PARK, 264 COTTEN ROAD,

PATTERSON. 985-395-2298

WORKING COAST AND WETLANDSEXPLORER SUMMER CAMPJUNE 8-12 AND JUNE 15-19Campers take fi eld trips to wetlands venues and then return to the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum to discuss their experiences and par-ticipate in other fun activities. The Wetlands Ex-plorer Camp (June 8-12) focuses on what makes our coast special and the Working Coast Camp (June 15-19) explores our natural resources.8 a.m. to noon. Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum 7910 W. PARK AVE., HOUMA. TUITION IS $130 EACH WEEK.

WWW.SLWDC.ORG OR 985-580-7289.

RINGLING BROTHERS PRESENTS BUILT TO AMAZE!JUNE 11-13This Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey pro-duction is an extraordinarily engineered circus experience where children of all ages fi nd out what it takes to build the greatest show on earth. Tickets start at $15. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center Box Offi ce, all Ticketmaster retail outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.HOUMA-TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER, 346 CIVIC CENTER

BLVD., HOUMA. 985-850-4657.

WHEELIN’ EAGLES RV RALLYJUNE 12-13LAKE END PARK, LA. HIGHWAY 70, MORGAN CITY.

985-380-4623.

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CHILDREN’S SUMMER SEWING CAMPJUNE 1-5For ages 8-13; limit four children per camp. All sewing machines, equipment, fabric and notions are provided. 1-5 p.m.1223 DELMAR ROAD, BAYOU VISTA. 985-518-1506.

BERWICK BREAKERS SOFTBALLTOURNAMENTJUNE 3-7KEMPER WILLIAMS PARK, 264 COTTEN ROAD,

PATTERSON. 985-395-2298 OR 985-518-6958.

SOCIAL FOR LEADERSHIP ST. MARYJUNE 46-8 p.m.CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO HOTEL, 832 MARTIN LUTHER

KING ROAD, CHARENTON. 985-384-3830 OR 337-828-4100,

EXTENSION 370.

RHYTHMS ON THE RIVERJUNE 5Don Rich performs a free concert. 6:30-9:30 p.m.FRONT STREET BETWEEN EVERETT AND FRERET

STREETS, HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MORGAN CITY.

985-384-9291 OR 985-380-3693.

KREWE OF TERREANIANS ANNUAL FISHING RODEOJUNE 5-7Midnight to noonHOUMA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, 880 VERRET ST.,

HOUMA. 985-873-6543, 985-860-8650 OR

[email protected].

FRANKLIN H. S. REUNION GOLFTOURNAMENTJUNE 68 a.m.ATCHAFALAYA GOLF COURSE AT IDLEWILD, PATTERSON.

985-395-4653.

SPACE WALK OF MORGAN CITY PRESENTS FAMILY FUN DAYJUNE 69 a.m.-2 p.m.BERWICK CIVIC COMPLEX, LA. HIGHWAY 182, BERWICK.

985-384-8858.

TODD O’NEILJUNE 6Doors open at 9 p.m.; show begins at 10 p.m.ROX AT CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO HOTEL, 832 MARTIN

LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON. 337-923-7284.

HORSE SHOWJUNE 6 & 7Judged events take place in the morning. Speed events occur after noon. Free entry to all horse shows. No outside food or drinks allowed, con-cessions sold. All events are weather permitting. Saturday night shows begin with judged events followed by speed events.Saturday, 3 p.m.-until; Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.HOUMA AIRBASE ARENA, 221 MOFFET ROAD, HOUMA.

985-805-7932.

Have an event scheduled for next month you’d like listed? Upcoming events in Lafourche, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes are printed FREE. Send your information – who, what, when, where, cost and a daytime phone number – to [email protected].

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Events Have an event scheduled for next month you’d like listed? Upcoming events in Lafourche, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes are printed FREE. Send your information – who, what, when, where, cost and a daytime phone number – to [email protected].

NHPF BENEFIT (BHPA MEMORIAL) HORSESHOE PITCHING TOURNAMENTJUNE 13KEMPER WILLIAMS PARK, 264 COTTEN ROAD,

PATTERSON. 985-385-3858.

ADAM GROS GROUP GOLF TOURNAMENTJUNE 139:30 a.m.ATCHAFALAYA GOLF COURSE AT IDLEWILD, PATTERSON.

985-395-4653.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER ART CAMP 2015JUNE 15-19 AND JUNE 22-26Art classes are taught by TFAG members. Class-es in watercolor, acrylic, pottery, collage and drawing will be taught. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.DOWNTOWN ART GALLERY 630, 630 BELANGER ST.,

HOUMA. 985-851-2198 OR WWW.TFAG.ORG.

LOUISIANA GATORS RV RALLYJUNE 19-20LAKE END PARK, LA. HIGHWAY 70, MORGAN CITY.

985-380-4623.

THE CHILDREN’S THEATER OF MORGAN CITY ANNUAL SUMMER PRODUCTIONJUNE 26-27MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, 728 MYRTLE ST., MORGAN CITY.

985-380-4639 OR [email protected].

STEUBENVILLE ON THE BAYOU CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCEJUNE 26-28Steubenville on the Bayou provides a setting for developing a deeper relationship with Jesus through a weekend conference centered on Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. HOUMA-TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER, 346 CIVIC CENTER

BLVD., HOUMA. 985-850-4657 OR 985-850-3171 OR VISIT

WWW.STEUBENVILLEONTHEBAYOU.COM, FACEBOOK AT

WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/STEUBIEBAYOU, OR TWITTER AT

WWW.TWITTER.COM/STEUBIEBAYOU.

KREWE OF HOUMAS INVITATIONAL SALTWATER FISHING RODEOJUNE 26-28; Saturday weigh-in at Coco Marina in Cocodrie; Sunday weigh-in at Krewe of Houmas Den on Capital Boulevard in Houma.CHARLIE PITRE AT 985-226-8788.

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7856 W. MAIN ST., HOUMA.

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22 June 2015

Music

Cypress Bayou goes

B L A C K


TheNewJersey-borncountrysinger/song-writerhasmorethan100songsinhiscata-logue–alltuneshepennedhimself–10studioalbums,nearlytwodozenNo.1hitsinglesand31Top10hits.Plushe’ssoldmorethan20millionalbumsworldwide. Thecountrycroonerisintalkswithanewlabel,andhardatworkinhishome-studio,locatedfeetfromtheNashvillehomeheshareswithwifeLisaHartmanBlack.Thenewalbum,Black’sfirstnewreleasein10years,hasbeena“gargantuaneffort.” “ItisprobablygoingtosounddifferentfromthestuffI’vedoneinthepast,”BlacktoldGumboinatelephoneinterview. Forstarters,hesaidhisguitarchopscontinuetogetsharperandhiswritingmoremeaning-ful.Black’sstudioworkisalsomoreproficient. “I’vebeenworkingonmusicoffandonforawhile,”hesaid.“I’vehadtheopportunitytodovariousthingsovertheyears–TV,moviesandrealityshows–allthewhile,movingthemusicalong.” WhatBlackloyalistscanexpectishistrade-markindependent-mindedness. “Imakemymusic.Idon’tmakesomeoneelse’smusicandIcan’tmakesomeoneelse’srecords,”hesaidemphatically. BlackimaginesifRCAhadknownheintended

towriteallofhisownstuffitwouldhavebeentoughertogetarecorddealwhenhewaspitch-ing“KillingTime”in1989. “Theywouldhaveneversignedme,”Blacksaid.“Mypremisewas,‘OK,Iwrotethatfirstalbum,IthinkIqualifyforthejobnow.’Now,I’mprobablymoreofasongwriter/musicianthanIwasthen.IonlyplayedguitarsoIcouldsing.” Today’scountrysceneisfardifferentfromtheonethatsawBlack,GarthBrooksandAlanJacksonrisetothetop. “Iamabelieverthateveryartistmakestheirownchoices,”Blacksaid.“Idon’tcriticizeanyone.Mygoalwastostaytruetomyself.” Ashedidwithpasthits,Blackispouringhimselfintothework. “I’mplayingmoreguitar–theslideguitarforthefirsttimeever–andeventheslidedobro,”hesaid.“I’mdoingthingsIwouldn’thaveeverdreamedofbefore.I’vegrowntremendouslyasaplayerandasongwriter.” Asforthefuturebeyondmusic,Blacksaidhe’dlovetopursueacomedyTVshow. “Ireallydolovecomedy,”hesaid.“I’dlovetodosomegoodcomedy;somethingthat’sridiculousandabsurd.” Inthemeantime,fanscanfollowhislightersideat#ClintsGotJokes.Seeforyourself,heisafunnyguy.•

Here are a few facts you may not have known about the country artist.

Clint met Lisa Hartman Black when she went backstage after a 1990 New Year’s Eve concert in Houston to meet Clint. “I didn’t know who she was, but when I saw her standing there with those beautiful blue eyes, I knew I wanted to see her again,” the sing-er/songwriter told People Magazine. The two wed a year later in Katy, Texas. The couple has one daughter, Lily Pearl Black.

Clint serves as honorary chair for the International Rett Syndrome Foundation’s “Research to Reality: Funding Progress” campaign. With the help of Scott Hamilton, fellow “Celebrity Apprentice” cast mate and Olympic Gold medalist, Clint has raised more than $1 million toward fi nding a cure for the developmental disorder. “We’re in the quantum leap stage,” the singer said of the dis-order that claimed the life of his niece. Researchers are close to beginning human trials to reverse or lessen Rhett Syndrome.

Clint’s big movie break came with in the movie “Maverick,” which starred Mel Gibson and Jody Foster.

Clint had jobs in construction, as a bait cutter and fi shing guide, newspaper salesman and ironworker before the music gig took off.

Clint was a regular on harmonica in Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band’s 2000 summer tour.

His Billboard No. 1 hits are: “Better Man” (1989); “Killin’ Time” (1989); “Nobody’s Home” (1989); “Walkin’ Away” (1990); “Loving Blind” (1991); “Where Are You Now” (1991); “When My Ship Comes In” (1993); “A Good Run of Bad Luck” (1994); “Summer’s Comin’” (1995); “Like the Rain” (1996); and “Nothin’ But the Taillights” (1998) •

‘KILLIN’ TIME’ WITH CLINT BLACK

WHAT: Clint BlackWHEN: June 13, 8 p.m.WHERE: Cypress Bayou Casino, CharentonCOST: $35INFO: Ticketmaster.com

Wanna Go?

Clint Black is a content guy. And funny, too.

24 June 2015

Music

ROCK OUT AT INAUGURALBATTLE OF THE GARAGE BANDSPROCEEDS GO TO VOICE OF THE WETLANDS

WHAT: Inaugural Battle of the Garage BandsWHEN: June 20, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.WHERE: Mike Bruno’s Bayou Country Harley-Davidson, 1740 Martin Luther King Blvd., HoumaINFO: 985-772-6240 or WWW.BAYOUCOUNTRYHARLEY.COM

Wanna Go?

Localbandslookingforabigbreak,it’stimetograbthesongbookandguitarpickfortheBattleoftheGarageBandsbenefitingwetlandadvocacygroupVoiceoftheWetlands.

Thesing-offonJune20atMikeBruno’sBayouCountryHarley-DavidsoninHoumawillfeature10localbandscompetingforarecordingcontractwithlocalmusicianNickiRhodes,aphotoshootandasecretprizecustom-madeforthewinningensemble. Rhodeshasmorethan30yearsperformingexperience.Heisoptimistictheeventwillgrowtoincludemorethan10bandsinthenearfuture.

“Wesatdowninameetingandsaid,‘There’snobodyoutherepro-motinggaragebands,’”said“Cap-tain”WayneSavoie,oneoftheeventorganizers.“Everybodyisagarageband.BonJovisaiditthebest:‘We’rejustagaragebandthatsomebodygavea$1millionstagetoplayon.” Well,givinglocalbandsastage,albeitonecostingfarlessthan$1mil-lion,whileraisingmoneytopromotewetlandrestoration,isthetunetowhichlocalorganizersareplaying.Butthereisonerule:bandsmustplayfouroriginalsongs.Iftheyhavetimeduringtheirsetsafterward,groupscanplaycoversongs,Savoiesaid. Bandswillcompeteintwocatego-ries,countryandrock,withasetofgrandprizesofferedtowinnersinbothcategories. Bruno’sBayouCountryHarleyDavidsonishostingthecompetition.AllproceedsgototheVoiceoftheWetlands. VoiceoftheWetlandswasstartedin2004bylocalbluesmanTabBenoitasavolunteer-basednon-profitorga-nizationfocusedondrivingaware-nessaboutsouthLouisiana’slossofwetlands. Theall-daySaturdayeventkicksoffwithaguidedtwo-hourmotor-cycle/classiccar/jeeptourdownBayouTerrebonnethroughChauvin,BayouDulacandCocodrieat9a.m.for$15perperson.Vehiclesarenotprovided,butthosewithwheelscanjoininonatourofsomeofthecom-munitiesmostaffectedbywetlandloss. “Wewanteverybodytoexperiencewhatishappeningtothewetlands,”saidKimRodrigue,marketingmanagerforMikeBruno’sHarleyDavidson.

Thefirstbandtobattleforstardomwilltakethestageupontheriders’returnataround11a.m.Eachbandwillhaveahalf-hourtoplaytheirsongsforjudges. Therewillbeprizesforaudiophilesaswell.Therewillbeadrawingfor10peopletocompeteinacornholetournament.Thewinnergetsa$500shoppingspreetoMikeBruno’sHarleyDavidson. ThosewhowanttocompeteinthetournamentcanregisterthroughJune18atMikeBruno’sHarleyDavidson.ThecompetitorswillbeselectedonJune19. Therewillbefreefoodanddrinksinsidethestorewhileitlasts.Also,intheparkinglot,foodandbeerwillbesold. From6to9p.m.June19–theFridaybeforethebattleroyale–anOpeningPartywillbeheld.VoodooBayouBandwillperform,andfood,beveragesanddoorprizeswillbeavailable. A$100giftcardtothestorewillberaffled. Bandscanregistertocompetefor$100.ThelastdaytoregisterisJune17.BandsmustregisteratMikeBru-no’sHarleyDavidson. Sofar,thebandscompetingare:FFU,Fallen,TwoShotsTillSunday,NoncNuandtheMatu’s,JerikaCheramie and her band (they are stilltryingtofigureouttheirname),TugboatTonyandthePushersandDaballah. “Theseartists–andI’mgoingtocallthemartists–theydon’thavealotofplacestoshowcasetheirmusic,”Rhodessaid.“Andwe’rehopingthatthiscouldgetbiggerandbiggerandbigger.”•

26 June 2015

Music

DAYLONG FEST OF CAJUN FOOD,MUSIC AND DANCE

A fulldayofmusic,foodanddancewithapurposeawaitsvisitorstotheEvergreenCajunCenteronthefirstweekendofJune. TheCajunFrenchMusicAssociationofBayouCajunsFestivalstartsat9

a.m.onSaturday,June6,andpromisestwoaccomplishedCajunbands. Thefestivalrunsuntil5p.m.andincludesafundraisingauctionand50/50lotterywithproceedsgoingtotheassociation,whichpromotesthecontinuedpresenceofCajunmusicandcultureintheBayouRegion. “Itisimportanttokeepourmusicalive,ourlanguage,ourFrenchheritageandourculture,”theassociation’spresidentMargaretHebertsaid.“Wearelosingitinthisarea.Mostofourschoolsdon’tevenhaveFrenchclassesanymore.”

AkeysignatureoflocalCajuncultureismusic.RachelWilsonwiththeCajunExpressBandstartsthemusicoffat10a.m.;from1to5p.m.,thelocalbandCajunSunrisetakesoverthestage. Andifyoufeeltheurgetodancetotheirmusicbutthinkyoudon’tknowhow,Hebertsaid,lessonsareavailable. “IfsomeonewantstolearnhowtodancetheycanlearntheCajunjig,theCajunwaltzandthetwo-step,”Hebertsaid. Admissionis$8perpersonand$15foracouple.Childrenunder12areadmittedfreeofcharge. “Wewillalsohaveoutfoods,differentgumbos,alongwithsoftdrinksandbeer,”Hebertsaid. Theassociationispartofaregionalnet-workthathas10chapters,withclubsnotonlyinLouisianabutalsoinChicago. Aboardofdirectorsfromvariouslocali-tiesmeetsoncepermonthtodevelopwaysofbetterkeepingtheculturealive,Hebertsaid.AndanationalconventionheldinLafayetteeachyearpromotestheculturethrougheventslikeaFrenchlanguagecontestforchildren. Hebertsaidthatinherexperienceyoungchildrenareespeciallyappreciativeofthegoodtimethatcanbepassedatclubevents.AndforthosewithCajunrootsorwhowishtheyhadthem,afamily-friend-lyeventlikethismonth’sfestivalcangoalongwaytowardpromotingloveandrespectfortheculture. “Ididn’tbringmychildrenupwithaCajunheritagebutIamtryingtogetthelanguageback,”Hebertsaid.“Peoplecomefromoutofstate,evenoutofthecountryandtheylovelearningaboutourCajunheritage.” Hebert,abookkeeperattheThoma-Seashipyard,saidthenetworkingopportuni-ties are also numerous because members ofthevariouschaptersattendeachother’sevents. Cajunsare–forthemostpart–descen-dantsofFrench-AcadiansettlerswhowereexiledfromwhatbecametheBritishcolonyofNovaScotiabackinthe18thCentury.

Settlinginvariousplaces,butconcentratedinLouisiana,theymanagedtokeeptheirlanguageanddevelopeduniquemusicwhilekeepingtheirfamiliesfedthroughfishing,huntingandfarming. TheFrenchlanguagewasrepressedde-cadesagobypublicschooleducatorswhopunishedchildrenforspeakingit. Butastrongmovementhasemergedthattreasuresthelanguageandseekstopreserveit. “ItrytospeakandmyhusbandlaughsatmebecauseIwillspeakhalfasentenceinFrenchandthenreverttoEnglish,”Hebertsaid. Festivalslikethisone,shesaid,helpherstay closer to cultural roots she and other membersareeagertoshare. “Wearedoingoutbesttokeepitalive,”Hebertsaid.•

WHAT: Cajun French Music Association Bayou Cajuns FestivalWHERE: Evergreen Cajun Center, 4694 W. Main St., HoumaWHEN: June 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wanna Go?

For further information, call 985-851-1867 or visit

the association’s Web site,

WWW.CAJUNFRENCHMUSIC.ORG/CHAPTER_HOUMA.HTML.

28 June 2015

Music

HOT TIXTICKETMASTER:(868) 448-7849 or www.ticketmaster.comTICKETWEB:(866) 468-7630 or www.ticketweb.comLIVE NATION:(800) 745-3000 or www.livenation.com(Ticket prices include handling fees.)

UFC FIGHT NIGHT – June 6, Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, 6 p.m., $50-$175

WWE RAW – June 8, Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, 6:30 p.m., $20-$100

WWE SMACKDOWN – June 9, Cajundome, Lafayette, 7 p.m., $15-$100

MORRISSEY – June 11, Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, 8 p.m., $39.50-$89.50

CHEECH & CHONG – June 12, Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, 8 p.m., $39.50-$99.50

DEE STANLEY CAMPAIGN CRAWFISH BOIL AND ATCHAFALAYA REUNION SHOW June 12, Cajundome Convention Center, Lafay-ette, 6 p.m., $75

PRIDE AFTER HOURS – June 13, River Center Arena, Baton Rouge, 8 p.m., $9

TRUTV IMPRACTICAL JOKERS ‘WHERE’S LARRY’ TOUR STARRING THE TENDERLOINS – June 13, Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, 7:30 p.m., $33.50-$104

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY: LEGENDS – June 18-21, Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, various times, $11.25-$18.75

KEITH SWEAT, KELLY PRICE, DOUG E. FRESH & MORE – June 19, River Center Arena, Baton Rouge, 7:30 p.m., $40-$70

JODECI – June 20, Saenger Theatre, New Orle-ans, 8 p.m., $45-$130

MOVE LIVE ON TOUR STARRING JULIANNE & DEREK HOUGH – June 21, Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, 3 p.m., $45-$95

CONCERTSBAYOU DELIGHTMr. Gene (June 5, 6, 26, 27); Mr. Larry (June 12, 13); Mr. Hue (June 19, 20)4038 BAYOU BLACK DRIVE, HOUMA; 985-876-4879

BAYOU TERREBONNE WATERLIFE MUSEUMCajun Music (Every Tuesday)7910 PARK AVE., HOUMA; 985-876-4879

BOOMTOWN CASINO/BOOMERSSupercharger (June 5); Foret Tradition (June 6); Captain Charles DJ (June 7, 14, 21); Reverse Easy Rider Comedy Tour (June 11); Junior & Sumtin’ Sneaky (June 12, 26); John Pierre & Expressions (June 13); Karma (June 19); Joey Thomas Band (June 20); Vietnamese Karaoke (June 25); Aaron Foret (June 27); Papa Smurf (June 28)4132 PETERS ROAD, HARVEY; 504-366-7711

BRICKHOUSEWe Came To Party Showcase (June 5); Free Can-dy (June 6); The Beautiful Hips (June 12); Ivory Sons, Za Bra, Paper and Radio (June 13); New Rebel Family (June 20) 7934 W. MAIN ST., HOUMA; 985-879-2453

CAJUN COUNTRY EVENT CENTERThe Full Moons Band (June 7); Hurricane Levee Band (June 14); Treater (June 21); Night Train Band (June 28)2639 LA. HIGHWAY 182, RACELAND; 985-537-2218

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/BOBCAT’SCory Landry (June 5); Reuben Rivera (June 10, 20); Kip Sonnier (June 12, 27); King of Clubs (June 3, 6,13, 17, 27); Three37 (June 20, 26, 27); Sean Trcalek (June 6, 13)822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON;

800-284-4386

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/MR. LESTER’S STEAKHOUSEJosh Malagarie (Thursday evenings, also June 5, 6); Steve Smith (June 12, 13); Jean Paul Daine (June 19, 20, 26, 27)822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON;

800-284-4386

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/LOCOReuben Rivera (June 4, 11, 25); Kip Sonnier (June 18)822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON;

800-284-4386

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/PAVILLIONSummer Soul Music Fest (June 21); Kathy Griffi n (June 27)822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON;

800-284-4386

CYPRESS BAYOU CASINO/ROXBobby Novosad & Club 9-4 –5 spinning dance music (Saturdays); Todd O’Neill (June 6); Jayrd Lane (June 13); Chee Weez (June 27)822 MARTIN LUTHER KING ROAD, CHARENTON;

800-284-4386

DOWNTOWN LIVERuff-n-Ready (June 26)DOWNTOWN HOUMA COURTHOUSE

HIGH ROLLERS CASINORevive, (June 10); The Boys (June 3); Gary T (June 17); Highway 315 (June 24)9730 E. MAIN ST., HOUMA; 985-872-5659

JESTER’S WALKGilligan and the Gang (June 4); Leon Barrilleaux (June 11); Gary T (June 18); Seabrook (June 25)5375 LA. HIGHWAY 308, MATHEWS; 985-532-5161

THE JOLLY INNCouche Couche (June 12, 19, 26); Various Cajun bands (Sundays)1507 BARROW ST., HOUMA; 985-872-6114

LA CASA DEL SOLAbsinthe Minded (June 5); Josh Garrett (June 12); Waylon Thibodeaux (June 19); Sid n Johny (June 26)141 WESTOVER DRIVE, THIBODAUX; 985-446-2576

PIAZZA BAR/PEPPERSKerry Thibodaux (June 4); Southern Cross (June 5); Bandit (June 6); Steve Junot (June 11); Reaux Shambo (June 12); Drunk Punch Ponies (June 13); Pulp Friction (June 19); Back Roots (June 20); Steve Junot (June 25); Shot Time (June 26); Flesh Carnival (June 27)541 CORPORATE DRIVE, HOUMA; 985-872-0006

SILVERADO CLUB (THIBODAUX)Highway 315 (June 6, 16); Pot 2 La (June 20, 30); Tet Dur (June 9, 23, 13); Gary T (June 2, 27)847 BRULE GUILLOT ROAD, THIBODAUX; 985-446-8289

SPAHR’S LOUNGE/RAMADA INNTet Dur (June 3, 10, 17, 24); Pot 2 La (June 4, 18); DJ Sugarstick June 6, 20, 27); Kenny L (June 11, 25)1400 W. TUNNEL BLVD., HOUMA; 985-873-8740 •

Concert listings are provided FREE monthly to Lafourche, St. Mary and Terrebonne venues. Send your monthly calendar – the band name and date they’re appearing – address and contact phone number to [email protected].

30 June 2015

Arts

Summer workshops develop young

actors

Forchildreneagertotestouttheiracting,singingordancingskillsthissummer,localtheatresaresettohostmonth-

longcampsthatteachparticipantswhatittakestoproduceaprofessionaltheatricalproduction. InLafourcheParish,areachildrenwilltaketothestageinaproductionof“ShrektheMusicalJr.”throughtheBayouKidz!program,establishedattheLockport-basedBayouPlayhousetoprovideinstructioninstorytelling,designandmoretothoseages7-18. Duringthecamp,approximately30chil-drenwilllearnthefundamentalsofdanceandstagemovement,musictheoryandperformancetechniques,aswellasstagedirectionandproduction.Childrenwillalsoparticipateinbehind-the-scenesworkinwhatBayouPlayhouseManagingDirec-torCindyGriffincalleda“well-roundedsummercampexperience.” “Theylearnthewholetheatricalprocessfromauditionstochoreographytovocalsandblocking,howtobuildcostumesand

setdesign,stagelingoandbehavior,”Grif-finexplained.“Wedoheadshotsandbiosthatendupbeingintheprogram.Itreallydoescapturetheprocessthatprofessionalactorswouldhavetogothrough.” HannahArceneaux,aseasonedlocalmusician,willprovideprofessionalvocaltraining,whileCelesteBourg,ownerofTheDanceCo.inLockport,willprovidechoreographyfortheproduction.Play-housestaffmembersCamilleGriffin,whohasappearedinseveralofthetheatre’sproductions,willserveasproductionmanager,whileSaraGoodrumwillserveasstagemanager. Thecampwillconcludewithfiveperformancesofthepint-sizedversionoftheDreamworkshitfilmthatfollowstheogreShrekonaquesttosavehisbelovedswampfrombeingtakenoverbytheevilLordFarquaad. Asparentssettleintoenjoytheperfor-manceseachyear,Griffinsaidsomearestunnedbytheirchild’snaturaltalent.Inadditiontotheperformancetoolspicked


upduringtheprogram,studentsalso developself-confidence,askillessentialbothonstageandintherealworld. “Weevenhavetheshyestofkidsthatcomeinandsay,‘I’lldothecampbutIdon’twantaspeakingpart.’Bytheendofthecamp,they’rerunningacrossthestagesinging,dancing,beltingoutsongs....Itre-allybringsoutconfidenceinthekids.Oneyear,[oneparticipant]cameandhermomwaslike,‘Oh,aslongasshegetstobeonstage.’Sheendedupgettingtheleadrole.Hervoicewasabsolutelygorgeousandshewasjustsuchanaturaltalent.Hermomdidn’tevenbelieveshegotthepart.Itreal-ly,trulybringsoutthesehiddentalentsandconfidencethattheparentsmaynothaveevenknowntheyhad.” Performancesof“ShrektheMusicalJr.”willbeheldJune25-26at7p.m.,June27at2:30p.m.and7p.m.andJune28at2:30p.m.Ticketsare$17foradultsand$10forchildren5andolder.Those5andyoung-erarefree.Ticketsmaybepurchasedbycalling1-888-992-2968. ForchildreninSt.MaryParish,TheChil-dren’sTheatreofMorganCitywillhostitsyearlysummercampculminatingwithperformancesof“Surf’sUp,”thestoryofabeachhangoutownerwhofightstosavehisestablishmentfrombeingstolenbylanddeveloperseagertoestablishcommer-cialpropertyontheprimelocation. UnderthedirectionofFranklinHighSchooldramateacherMarkLunsford,chil-drenages7-18learnskillsessentialtobeingonstageaswellashowtoutilizelightingandsoundequipmentatMorganCityMunicipalAuditorium.Throughgamesandhands-onactivities,childrenalsolearntotrusteveryoneinthetheatreandhowtobecomecomfortableonthestage,presidentoftheChildren’sTheatreofMorganCityKellyePattersonsaid. “Don’tfeellikebecauseyouareshy,youcan’tdoit,”sheexplained.“Ifyouareshyordon’thavealotofskillsorknowledgeaboutthetheatre,it’sstillawonderfulexperienceandyoucanlearnsomuchfromit.I’veseenkidsblossominsomanydifferentareasoftheirlivesafterthey’ve

donethis....Thekidsjustcomeoutoftheirshellandthey’resocomfortable.” Childrenwillhonetheirskillsfortheproduction,inspiredbythemusicofBeachBoys,forthreehoursfivedaysaweekthroughoutJuneandperformanceswillbeheldJune26at7p.m.andJune27at2p.m.Ticketsare$5andmaybepurchasedbycalling985-380-4639. TheThibodauxPlayhousewillalsoedu-catechildrenages7-16ontheskillsneces-sarytocreateaprofessionalstageproduc-tionthroughtheJuniorTheaterCamptobeheldJune1-23withperformancesof“TheLittleMermaidJr.”June23-28closingoutthecamp. CastmemberswilltakeaudiencesonajourneyundertheseawhereAriellongstoleaveherhomeandliveabovewater.ShemustdefyherfatherKingTritonandmakeadealwithanevilseawitch,allwhilecon-vincingthecharmingPrinceEricthatshe’sthegirlhe’sbeensearchingfor. Ticketswillbesoldatthibodauxplay-house.comandperformanceswillbeheldattheJeanLafitteWetlandsAcadianCul-turalCenterTheatreinThibodaux.•

32 June 2015

Arts

THEATERMERRILY WE ROLL ALONGTHROUGH JUNE 6This classic Stephen Sondheim and George Furth musical traces the lives of wealthy, jaded composer Franklin Shepard and his two es-tranged friends through each milestone of their lives. Their journey crackles with wit and humor and includes one of the greatest musical scores in American theatre.LE PETIT THEATRE DU VIEUX CARRE, 616 SAINT PETER

ST., NEW ORLEANS. LEPETITTHEATRE.COM.

504-522-2081. ($35-$50)

THE RAINMAKERTHROUGH JUNE 7This classic romantic comedy, directed by Dianne Moss, is a story about family, survival, faith and hope. It is set against the backdrop of the paralyzing drought that ravaged the mid-west during the dust bowl days. On her family’s drought-ridden ranch, the daughter of the family, Lizzie, has hopes and dreams that have begun to run as dry as the barren fi elds surrounding her home. Her father and brothers have tried every possible scheme to marry her off, but without success. Suddenly, from out of nowhere, appears a picturesque, smooth-talking character with the most grandiose notions a man can imagine. And he promises to bring rain. Lizzie must decide: Is he a con man, or does he hold the key to everything she desires?IBERIA PERFORMING ARTS LEAGUE, 126 IBERIA ST.,

NEW IBERIA. IPALTHEATER.COM. 337-364-6114. ($10)

THE MIRACLE WORKERTHROUGH JUNE 7The inspiring story of Helen Keller, blind and deaf, and her teacher Anne Sullivan, helping her to communicate with the world, this play will surely please audiences from generation to gen-eration. Based on the autobiography of Helen Keller, The Story of My Life. BAYOU PLAYHOUSE, 101 MAIN STREET, LOCKPORT.

BAYOUPLAYHOUSE.COM. 1-888-99-BAYOU. ($25)

DEBAUCHERYJUNE 3New Orleans’ only live soap opera, celebrating big number 4!! Produced by Southern Rep and hosted by Mid City Theatre, follow the adven-tures of this uptown family with the downtown mom that all started at Le Chat Noir.MID CITY THEATRE, 3540 TOULOUSE ST.,

NEW ORLEANS. MIDCITYTHEATRE.WORDPRESS.COM.

504-488-1460. ($10)

DETROITJUNE 3-21In a fi rst-ring suburb just outside of a city that might be Detroit, Ben and Mary see sudden signs of life at the deserted house next door and invite their new neighbors, Sharon and Kenny, over for a barbecue. As the action unfolds we learn that Sharon and Kenny met at rehab, nei-ther is employed, and they don’t own a stick of furniture. A quintessentially American backyard party quickly becomes something funnier — and more dangerous, too.SOUTHERN REP THEATRE, 6221 SOUTH CLAIBORNE

AVENUE #310, NEW ORLEANS. SOUTHERNREP.COM.

504-522-6545. ($20-$40)

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSEJUNE 4-7, 11, 14, & 18-21 Just when you thought life couldn’t get any wild-er, multiple Big Easy award-winner, Yvette Hargis takes the stage in this Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner comedic one-woman throw-down featuring 12 characters from an adolescent punk rocker to middle-aged farm wife – and Yvette plays ’em all, out there “on the high-wire” without a net! Written in “the last century,” Yvette brings these crazy characters, kicking and screaming into 2015!!MID CITY THEATRE, 3540 TOULOUSE ST.,

NEW ORLEANS. MIDCITYTHEATRE.WORDPRESS.COM.

504-488-1460. ($25)

THE MUSIC MANJUNE 5-21With his fast-talking style, “Professor” Harold Hill convinces the parents of River City to buy instru-ments and uniforms for their youngsters in order to save them. Chaos ensues as Hill’s credentials are questioned and he is called upon to prove himself to the citizens of River City.THEATER BATON ROUGE MAIN STAGE, 7155 FLORIDA

BLVD., BATON ROUGE. THEATREBR.ORG. 225-924-6496.

($28)

DAMN YANKEESJUNE 18-21Damn Yankees is a musical comedy with a book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop and music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. The story is a modern retelling of the Faust leg-end set during the 1950s in Washington, D.C., during a time when the New York Yankees dom-inated Major League Baseball. The musical is based on Wallop’s novel, “The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant.”TULANE SUMMER LYRIC THEATRE, 6823 ST CHARLES

AVE., NEW ORLEANS. SUMMERLYRIC.TULANE.EDU.

504-865-5000. ($30-$40)

THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.JUNE 24-28The Little Mermaid, Jr. is an all-child production based on the Broadway adaptation of the Disney classic about a mermaid named Ariel who would do anything to be “part of our world.” THIBODAUX PLAYHOUSE, 314 ST. MARY ST.,

THIBODAUX. THIBODAUXPLAYHOUSE.COM. 985-446-1896.

SILVERBACKS TO TEACH IMPROV COMEDY CLASSESThe Silverbacks Improv Theatre will teach improv comedy courses.

IMPROV 1 – A Silverbacks Improv Class in Collaboration with Theatre 810 (Teacher: Sarah Mikayla Brown); June 6, 13, 20, and 27; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Register by calling the theatre at (337) 484-0172 or at: IMPROVLEVEL1.EVENTBRITE.COM/.

IMPROV 2 – A Silverbacks Improv class in Collab-oration with Theatre 810 (Teacher Steve Benelli); June 6, 13, 20, and 27; 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Ages 16 and older. Register by calling the theatre at (337) 484-0172 or at: IMPROVLEVEL2.EVENTBRITE.COM/.

Improv 1 is an entry-level course that will be equally relevant to those who are interested in performing improv, and those who are simply looking to think outside the box and have some fun. Teacher Sarah Mikayla Brown will teach improv fundamentals in a laid-back environment. Improv comedy is a great way to exercise the brain and to learn effective brain storming and communication skills. Improv 2 is intended for those who have taken an introductory lesson in improv in the past, or who have had equivalent experience. This class will focus on teaching stu-dents how to build characters and to begin on the skills needed to create improvised scenes. •

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AT THE LIBRARY

LAFOURCHE PARISHFREE TAX PREPVolunteer tax preparers with the organization 4U are offering free basic tax preparation for residents making $58,000 or less through the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program during tax season. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AT THE LOCKPORT, RACELAND,

BAYOU BLUE AND LAROSE BRANCHES.

BATMAN VISITSJUNE 1 & 2Batman, the Caped Crusader, visits. Parents, don’t forget your cameras.JUNE 1: SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH, 11 A.M.; GOLDEN

MEADOW, 3 P.M.; JUNE 2: LAROSE BRANCH, 3 P.M.

SPIDERMAN VISITSJUNE 3 & 4Spiderman visits and youngsters can get their picture taken with him.JUNE 3: RACELAND BRANCH, 11 A.M.; BAYOU BLUE

BRANCH, 3 P.M.; JUNE 4: THIBODAUX BRANCH, 11 A.M.;

CHOCTAW BRANCH, 3 P.M.

CAR SEAT SAFETY DEMOJUNE 4The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Offi ce will demon-strate how to properly assemble a child’s car seat and provide safety tips at this free event. This program is free and open to the public.RACELAND BRANCH, 4-6 P.M.

TEEN/TWEEN ICEBREAKERJUNE 5Children and teens ages 10 to 18 can meet up, play icebreaker games, and make new friends at a Summer Ice Breaker.CHOCTAW BRANCH, 1 P.M.

FRANK LEVY INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE JUNE 8Veteran performer Frank Levy, whose infectious love of theatre gets kids off their seats and acting up (in a good way), will take his show to the Lafourche Parish Public Library to open the 2015 Summer Reading Program. Levy encourag-es children to draw out their acting abilities and enlists audience members as the cast and crew of a production performed on the spot.SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH, 10:30 A.M.

PRINCESS VISITJUNE 9Children can enjoy a special story with a special princess visiting the library.This program is free and open to the public. RACELAND BRANCH, 2 P.M.

3D DOODLINGJUNE 9Children and teens (ages 8 to 18) can create 3D art with the library’s 3-Doodler pen.LAROSE BRANCH, 3 P.M.

CAR SEAT SAFETY DEMOJUNE 10The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Offi ce will demon-strate how to properly assemble a child’s car seat and provide safety tips at this event for parents. This program is free and open to the public.THIBODAUX BRANCH, 11:30 A.M.

PRINCESS VISITJUNE 10Children can enjoy a special story with a special princess visiting the library.This program is free and open to the public. CHOCTAW BRANCH, 2 P.M.

MASTER GARDENER’S TIPSJUNE 11Master Gardener Kathleen Cuneo will present gardening techniques, tools, vertical garden-ing and more for seniors. Those attending will receive a small fl owerpot and seeds. Space is limited, so registration is required. Sign up at the library.THIBODAUX BRANCH, 2 P.M.

MEN’S CANCERS INFORMATION PRESENTATIONJUNE 12Laura Gros, patient care coordinator at the Cancer Center of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, will present information on prostate can-cer and other cancers that commonly affl ict men. This program is free and open to the public.THIBODAUX BRANCH, 3 P.M.

STICK TOGETHER AGAINST BULLYINGJUNE 13Children and teens of all ages are encouraged to take a stand against bullying by creating an anti-bullying display at the library. They can also take part in a craft project to take home. All supplies provided. To participate, sign up at the library.THIBODAUX BRANCH, 2 P.M.

TEEN VIDEO GAME DESIGN CAMPJUNE 13The library will host a fi ve-session camp for children and teens ages 11 to 18 on building 2D role-playing games. Registration is required to attend, so sign up at the library.LOCKPORT BRANCH, 2 P.M.

MAKERDAYSJUNE 13, 15, 27 & 30The library hosts a series of MakerDays in June during which people of all ages can learn simple STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) techniques. The MakerDays will be held throughout the day. LOCKPORT BRANCH

VET’S PET CARE TIPSJUNE 17People can hear a story and learn to keep a happy pet when local veterinarian Dr. Alaine Lafaso visits the library. This program is open to everyone ages 3 and up.CHOCTAW BRANCH, 2 P.M.

CAR SEAT SAFETY DEMOJUNE 19The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Offi ce will demon-strate how to properly assemble a child’s car seat and provide safety tips at this event. This program is free and open to the public.BAYOU BLUE BRANCH, 3-5 P.M.

WIND CHIME CRAFT FOR ADULTSJUNE 23Adults can transform terracotta pots with paint into one-of-a-kind wind chimes. Sign up at the library.CHOCTAW BRANCH, 11 A.M.

PINK DAY ICE CREAMJUNE 23Celebrate National Pink Day at the Thibodaux Branch Library’s Fancy Nancy Ice Cream Party. This program is open to children ages 3 to 13. Registration is required to attend, so sign up at the library.THIBODAUX BRANCH, 1 P.M.

MESH WREATH CRAFTJUNE 23Adults can sign up to create a mesh wreath. Registration is required, so sign up at the library.BAYOU BLUE BRANCH, 5 P.M.

TERREBONNE PARISHAUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE’S ZOOMOBILE VISITJUNE 1The Audubon Nature Institute’s ZOOmobile will visit the library. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library, New Orleans Arts Council and the Louisiana Division of Fine Arts.BOURG BRANCH, 11 A.M.

YA CRAFT WORKSHOPSEVERY TUESDAY IN JUNEThe library will host craft workshops for teens and tweens.BOURG BRANCH, 11 A.M.

RESUME HELPEVERY TUESDAY IN JUNEAdults can bring a jump drive and revamp their resume with help from the library.DULAC BRANCH, 11 A.M.

STITCHES GROUP MEETINGEVERY WEDNESDAY IN JUNEThe library’s Stitches Group will meet to work on small craft projects. Adults can bring anything they’re working on and patterns to share. CHAUVIN BRANCH, 1 P.M.

“UNMASK” SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR TEENSEVERY WEDNESDAY IN JUNEThrough books and crafts, teens will be able to unmask their inner hero. Join the library for fi nding and checking out a good book, crafts, games and activities.GIBSON BRANCH, 2 P.M.

HOW TO DRAW MANGAJUNE 3 AND 21Teens can learn to draw manga and anime characters in this hour-long class headed by illustrator Alexis Richard. We will cover the basic skills needed to draw the characters in any style, as well as different ways to draw some of the most distinguishing features of manga art.MAIN BRANCH, 3 P.M.


SUPERHERO LABJUNE 4Join the library for this awesome lab as it causes destruction, but also construct something cool.MAIN BRANCH, 1 P.M.

AUDUBON ZOO VISIT AND STORYTIMEJUNE 4The Audubon ZOOmobile will visit the library. Then join us for a Summer Reading Program Sto-ry time. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library, New Orleans Arts Council, and Louisiana Divsion of the Arts.CHAUVIN BRANCH, 2 P.M.

PICK A CRAFT TIMEEVERY FRIDAY IN JUNETweens and teens will have several crafts to pick from, and board games will be available. Great for those in 4th grade and up.DULARGE BRANCH, 3 P.M.

“UNMASK” TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAMEVERY FRIDAY IN JUNETeens and tweens can participate in this special craft day.MONTEGUT BRANCH, 1 P.M.

EAGER READERS BOOK CLUBJUNE 8Adults can meet to discuss the June book, “The Shop on Blossom Street” by Debbie McComber. Future books include “Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good” by Jan Karon (July 13 @ 10:30 a.m.) and “Prayers and Lies” by Sherri Wood Emmons (August 10 @ 1:30 p.m.)DULARGE BRANCH, 10:30 A.M.

GARDEN LIGHT CRAFTJUNE 8 AND 15Adults will have their choice of two Mondays to come in and create a garden light using a water bottle, frosted spray paint and a LED light.MONTEGUT BRANCH, 1 P.M.

SCRABBLE MARATHONJUNE 10 & 24Join us at the library as we play Scrabble togeth-er. Escape the ordinary this summer and enjoy fl exing those brain muscles.GIBSON BRANCH, 12:30 P.M.

ADULT CRAFT: PAINTED BOOK BAGSJUNE 11Adults can paint book bags for themselves. Supplies provided.NORTH BRANCH, 6 P.M.

FARMER MINOR AND DAISY THE PIG PERFORMJUNE 11Kids can enjoy a special performance by Farmer Minor and Daisy the Pig. Sponsored by the Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library, New Orleans Arts Council and Louisiana Division of the Arts.EAST HOUMA BRANCH, 10 A.M.

DAISY THE PIG VISITJUNE 11Daisy the Pig will visit the library. All ages and families are invited! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Terrebonne Public Library, New Orleans Arts Council and Louisiana Division of the Arts.NORTH BRANCH, 2 P.M.

TEEN BOOK DISCUSSIONJUNE 13Teens can meet to discuss “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. EAST HOUMA BRANCH, 2 P.M.

MATTHEW NOEL PERFORMANCEJUNE 16Entertainer Matthew Noel will perform for audiences of all ages. Join us for this free, fun program. Sponsored by the Friends of the Terre-bonne Public Library.GIBSON BRANCH, 10:30 A.M.

PATRIOTIC STAR WREATH CRAFTJUNE 19Adults can make a patriotic star wreath. BOURG BRANCH, 11 A.M.

BLUE JEAN PURSE CRAFTJUNE 22Teens can make a blue jean purse.CHAUVIN BRANCH, 1 P.M.

T-SHIRT BRACELETS CRAFTJUNE 23Teens can make t-shirt bracelets. DULAC BRANCH, 11:30 A.M.

GOOGLE APPS FOR EDUCATORSJUNE 24Matt Hise, a local teacher and reference staff member, will showcase how specifi c Google Apps, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Sites, Docs/Drive and Chrome, can heighten the pro-ductivity and digital literacy of today’s learners. All are invited to attend.MAIN BRANCH, 7 P.M.

ADULT LINE DANCINGJUNE 29Adults can meet to have fun and line dance.EAST HOUMA BRANCH, 6:30 P.M.

MARSHMALLOW POPPERSJUNE 30Kids can make Marshmallow Poppers.DULAC BRANCH, 11:30 A.M.

COMICS CLUBJUNE 30Teens can come out to discuss their favorite graphic novels and comics. Adults are welcome, too.NORTH BRANCH, 6 P.M. •

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GREAT READS OUTTHIS MONTH

“IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT”JUDY BLUME

Knopf, $16.77, hardcoverRelease date: June 2

JudyBlumefans,rejoice!She’sback. Thewriterbehindsuchyoungadultclassicssuchas“AreYouThereGod?It’sMe,Margaret,”Blume’s

much-anticipatednewnovel“IntheUnlikelyEvent”isthemovingstoryofthreegenerationswhoselivesarepro-foundlychangedbyunexpectedevents. MiriAmmermanreturnstoElizabeth,N.J.,authorBlume’sactualhometown,toattendacommemorationoftheworstyearofherlife.Itwasjust35yearsago,whenMiriwas15andinloveforthefirsttime,asuccessionofairplanesfellfromthesky.Thecommunitywasleftreeling. Drawingfromtheearly1950s,whenairlinetravelwasnewandexciting,Blumeskillfullypaintsavividportraitofthetimeandplace–NatKingColesinging“Unforgetta-ble,”ElizabethTaylor-stylehairdos,firstlove,friendships,A-bombhysteriaandrumorsofCommunistthreats.Addayoungjournalistlookingtomakeanamereportingtragedy. Despitealltheloss,thegoodtimesandwonderatthejoythatkeepsthegenerationsgoingprevail.Throughitall,onegenerationremindsanotherthatlifegoeson. Welcomeback,JudyBlume.Signed,yourloyalfollowers.

FINDERS KEEPERSSTEPHEN KING

Scribner, $18, hardcoverRelease date: June 2

ThemasterofsuspenseStephenKingrevisitsthesametrioofunlikely,winningheroesfirstintroducedin

“Mr.Mercedes.” “FindersKeepers”isanintenselysuspensefulnovelaboutavengefulreaderwhoseobsessionwithareclusivewritergoestoofar. Theiconicauthor,JohnRothstein,thebrainbehindafamouscharacter,

JimmyGold,hasn’tpublishedabookfordecades.Thefan,MorrisBella-my,islivid,notjustbecausehisfavoriteauthorhasstoppedwriting,butbecausenonconformistGoldsoldoutforacareerinadvertising. MorriskillsRothsteinandemptieshissafeofcash,yes,buttherealtrea-sureisatroveofnotebookscontainingatleastonemoreGoldnovel. Morrishidesthemoneyandthenotebooks,andthenislockedawayforanothercrime.Decadeslater,aboynamedPeteSaubersfindsthetreasure,andnowitisPeteandhisfamilythatBillHodges,HollyGibneyandJeromeRobinsonmustrescuefromtheever-morederangedMorriswhenhe’sreleasedfromprisonafter35years.

OFFICIAL SAT STUDY GUIDE(2016 EDITION)THE COLLEGE BOARD

$17, paperbackRelease Date: June 30

There’snorestfortheweary.RecentgraduatesreadyingfortheSATwillbenefitfromthepracticetests,

downlowonteststructureandgain-ingadeeperunderstandingofwhatisactuallytested. Thestudyguide,preparedbyTheCollegeBoard,includesfourofficialSATpracticetests–writtenintheexact

sameprocessandbythesameteamofauthorsastheactualexam;detaileddescriptionsofthemathandevidence-basedreadingandwritingsectionsoftheSAT;targetedpracticequestionsforeachtypeofSATquestion;guidanceonthenewoptionalessay,includingpracticeessayquestionswithsampleresponses;areviewofmathconceptstested;test-takingapproachesandsuggestionsthatunderscoreimportantpoints;seamlessintegrationwithKhanAcademy’sfreeSATpracticeresources. There’salsoacompletechapteronthePSAT/NMSQT. GainvaluableexperienceandraiseyourconfidenceasyoureadyfortheSAT.•

‘BLOODBORNE’ AMONG THE BEST 2015 HAS TO OFFER

The month of May is always a bit light in video games, as the top distribu-tors save their hottest titles for the

summer months. So this month, I am blasting 60 days to the past. “Bloodborne” was released March 24 with little fanfare – a PlayStation 4 game that sort-of slipped through the cracks for casual gamers. But a quick test drive had me immediately wanting more. Soon, I was hooked.It took some time, and it was a perplex-ing endeavor, but “Bloodborne” is a worthwhile experience. The game challenges you through-out, as you battle a world in which disease, death and evil lurk at every corner. The setting is Yharnam – an an-cient ruins that is plagued by disease. In “Bloodborne,” the challenge is to battle through those depths of despair and persevere – not easy with fearsome enemies present.Developers created a somewhat open-world gaming experience in “Blood-borne,” which gives you the option to explore and see what’s needed to be seen. But when it’s time for business, the meat and potatoes of the game are the gruesome battles with enemies – intense battles. “Bloodborne” isn’t a mystery per se, but it is cryptic in nature with certain clues throughout the storyline that build intrigue and further the experi-ence. If you’re not paying attention, you won’t survive. Pure and simple. The storyline is dark. This is probably not the game for a person only inter-ested in rainbows and butterfl ies. But if you don’t mind a little blood, guts and some deep thinking, “Bloodborne” will draw you in and keep you hooked for hours. I know it did for me. Its complexities and intricacies make it easily one of the top titles I’ve delved into in 2015. •

FOR THE GAMERS ...

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Outdoors

JuneisloadedwithfishingrodeosintheHouma-Thibodauxarea.Oneinpartic-ularwillbringloadsoffuntofishermen

andalsomuch-neededmoneytooneofourmostprestigiousMardiGraskrewes. TheKreweofTerreanianswillholdits16thannualfishingrodeoattheHoumaMunicipalAuditoriumJune5-7.

KREWE OF TERRANIANSFISHING RODEO BRINGSLOADS OF FUN

Includingsaltwater,freshwaterandevenoneoffshoredivision,theannualeventisahitforeveryonewhoattends–eventhosewhodon’tevenwanttofishatall,butjustwanttocomeoutandpassagoodtime. “Wepridethisasagood,ole-fashionedfamilyfunevent,”saidrodeoorganizer

CharlesKornegay.“I’mnotevenabigfisherman,myself.Alotofthepeoplewhohelpwiththeeventaren’teither.Wejustliketogetaneventthatletsthepeopleinthecommunityhaveagoodtime.” ForTerranians,therodeoisawin-win.Becauseit’safundraiser,mostofthepro-ceedsgototheMardiGraskrewetohelpwiththebasicexpensesthatgowithmain-tainingandoperatingaCarnivaloperation. Buttherodeoalsotakesapercentageofitsproceedsanddonatestoaworthwhilecause–usuallyanoteworthycharityinthearea. Kornegaysaidthisyear’stitlecharityhasn’tyetbeendecided,buthesaidpeoplearealwaysattractedtotheideathatsomeoftheproceedsfromtheeventaregivenbacktothoseinneed. “That’ssomethingthatwetakepridein,”hesaid.“Welovetogiveback.” Theevent’sversatilityisalsoaplus. Fishermenofallagesandgenresarewel-comeattheeventthroughouttherodeo’smultiplecategories.Infreshwater,prizeswillbeawardedforbass,Sac-a-Lait,perch,catfishandfive-bassstringer.Insaltwater,reds,specks,drum,flounderandfive-redandfive-troutstringerswillbeweighed. Offshore,theeventwillpaya$500cashprizetotheanglerwhosnagsthebestredsnapper–aluxuryconsideringthatthero-deoisheldduringtheopenofthesnapperseason. Butallthat’sforthefishingnuts. Ifthat’snotyourthing,that’sOK,asmusicandtonsoffoodanddrinkswillbeenjoyedinsidetheMunicipalAuditorium. “Thisisn’tjustaMardiGrasthing.It’sbiggerthanjusttheKreweofTerreanians,”Kornegaysaid.“Allpeoplearewelcome.Wewanteveryonetocomeoutandattend.It’sagreatweekend.”•

OTHER FISHING EVENTS DOT JUNE CALENDAR

The Terreanians rodeo is just the beginning of it.

All throughout June, rodeos will crown fi shing champions at fresh, salt, inshore and offshore waters in our area. Below is a full rodeo calendar for the month of June.

JUNE EVENTSJUNE 5-6 – Cut Off Club Public Fishing Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle. 985-787-2419.

JUNE 5-7 – 7th Annual Bubba Dove Fishing Rodeo, Falgout Canal Marina in Theriot. 985-223-5040. Tickets are $30, with proceeds benefi tting the Gordon Dove Jr. Foundation. Includes $1,000 cash drawing, $1,000 prize for the biggest bull red and the biggest fi sh overall.

JUNE 11-13 – Swollfest Fishing Rodeo at Sand Dollar Marina in Grand Isle. Event is celebrating its 16th year. 985-787-2500.

JUNE 12-14 – Montegut Speckled Trout Rodeo at 1180 La. Highway 55 in Mon-tegut. 985-232-2112.

JUNE 13 – E.D. White High School’s Cardinal Classic Open Fishing Rodeo. Proceeds benefi t the Thibodaux-based high school. Event takes place at Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle. 985-787-2419.

JUNE 20 – CASA of Lafourche Parish Rodeo at Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle. 985-787-2419.

JUNE 26-27 – ABC Rodeo at Sand Dollar Marina in Grand Isle. 985-787-2500.

JUNE 26-27 – LA Pipeliner’s Association Fishing Rodeo at Sand Dollar Marina in Grand Isle. 985-787-2500.

JUNE 26-27 – The 31st Annual Creole Classic Fishing Rodeo at Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle. 985-787-2419.

JUNE 26-28 – The Krewe of Houma Invitational Saltwater Fishing Rodeo at Coco Marina in Cocodrie. 985-226-8788.


Gumbo guru

Modestly situated on a small commercial stripnotfarfromtheSouthlandMallinHouma,theHongKongChinese–

Houmaiseasytomiss.Butitshouldnotbepassedup. Cozyandquiet,HongKongoffersgood,basicfoodatgood,affordableprices. Wehavedinedin,orderedinandalsoorderedforpickup,andeachexperiencehasbeenpleasant. “I’llbehappytodropanorderoffforyou.I’mheadinghome,”awomanwhoworkstheresaid,duringapickupthathadthecustomernotingthattheyliveagooddistancefromHouma. ThemenuoffersstandardChinese

HONG KONG OFFERS A HOUMA TREAT

Wanna Go?

HONG KONG CHINESE6062 West Park Ave., Houma868-9836 or hongkonghouma.com

restaurantfare,butthedeterminationisinthetasting.AndthemanagementatHongKonghasbeenabletoavoid–atleastaccordingtoourexperience–someofthepitfallsthatcanmakeAsianfoodoutingsorinningslesspleasantthantheyshouldbe. TheBo-BoTray($9.95)onourrecentvisitprovidedtheperfectsamplingofHongKong’sflavors.Theappetizerincludestwoeggrolls,severalfriedshrimp,chickenteriyakionskewers,shrimptoastandanampleservingofbarbecuepork.It’sagreatintroductiontoHongKong’sfareandre-quiredato-goboxbecauseitwassomuchfood. Twoofferingsthatveerfromthestan-dard menu at Chinese restaurants are the sizzlingricesoup,atastyvariation,andthechickenwithmushroomsoup.Anentiresectionofthemenuisdevotedtosomespe-cialtysoupsnotseenintheseparts,whichwehaven’tsampledyetbutlookforwardtointhefuture.Theeggdropandspicyhotandsoursoupsaresurebets. TheSweetandSourChicken($8.95)isawinner,withthechickenmorselsjustsoandthesauceamplebutnotoverbearing.Theaccompanyingfriedriceisservedinan

ampleportion.Scallopswithvegetablesaresucculentandnotovercooked. Themenu’simaginationisimpressive,withentreeslikePhoenixShrimp,FlamingChickenandevenCurryChickenorBeef. Foodthattakesalittlelongertopreparebutiscookedfreshtoorderisanotherplusthisrestauranthasgoingforit. Speakingofordering,HongKong’sgoodiescanbeorderedonlinefordeliveryorpickup.Ourorderwasnicelypackedandcourteouslydelivered,withouttoomuchofawaittime.Acalltoensurethattheorderwasreceived–someofuswearsuspendersinadditiontoourbelts–wascourteouslyreceivedandassuranceswerepolitelygiven.Justgotowww.hongkong-houma.com. Ifyou’veanyroomleftfordessert,besuretotrytheChineseBeignets($3.95).Lightlydustedwithpowderedsugar,thesefriedballsofdoughareagreatendingtoanymeal. Withthedearthofrestaurantsprovidingdirectdeliveryinthesepartstheconve-nienceisappreciated. Fororiginality,civilandpleasantatmo-sphereandotheramenities,wefindHongKongahardplacetobeat.•

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