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Mia Borders performs on the St. Charles Avenue Stage during the 20th Crescent City Blues and Barbecue Festival.
Out-of-towners, those with ties to Louisiana connect to tradition
BY CELESTE TURNER Contributing writer
Rain fell on May 9 as newlyweds Brooke Bailey and Baylor Rainbow emerged from Immaculate Conception Church. Minutes later, the skies cleared, and a brass band kicked off their second-line to the Civic Theatre. For Bailey, a New Orleans native who now lives in Marietta, Georgia, the parade was more than a wedding celebration. It was a connection to an age-old New Orleans tradition shaped by generations of music, movement and community. Today, second-lines are a signature part of weddings across the city. A typical wedding second-line consists of two groups. The first line includes the newlyweds and the brass band; the second follows with family, friends and other guests PROVIDED PHOTO dancing and waving Brooke Bailey and Baylor handkerchiefs or “hanRainbow lead the first line of kies.” Some couples also choose a grand marshal their wedding’s second-line. to lead the procession, adding another element of pageantry. “The grand marshal was leading the parade as everyone danced and walked down the street,” Bailey said. Bailey, a physician assistant, had dreamed of a second-line wedding since childhood, drawn to the custom she grew up with. “It is a beautiful New Orleans tradition,” she said. Despite the forecast, “It didn’t rain a single drop on our second-line after all.” In New Orleans, April and October are the busiest months for weddings, but New Orleans & Co. Senior Vice President of Communications and Public Relations Kelly Schulz said second-lines happen year-round. “Several thousand second-lines take place in New Orleans each year, mostly for weddings and other special events,” Kelly Schulz said. “Guests don’t just watch the couple leaving the ceremony. They follow the brass band, dance alongside the newlyweds and become a part of the celebration.”
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The crowd dances while Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience perform on the Camp Street Stage on Oct. 11. The Crescent City Blues and Barbecue Festival celebrated its 20th year at Lafayette Square Sunday with an array of live music performers and vendors, including artists such as Kenny Brown, Mia Borders, Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience and the evening’s headliner Booker T. Jones. Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience perform on the Camp Street Stage.
Kenny Brown performs during the 20th Crescent City Blues and Barbecue Festival at Lafayette Square.
Second-line history Bailey and Rainbow’s celebration drew on a custom dating to the late 18th century, rooted in Black New Orleans and its African American and Afro-Creole communities. Known for their brass music, artistry and intricate footwork, second-lines grew out of mutual-aid, benevolent and fraternal organizations. These groups provided financial assistance to Black New Orleanians,
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Continued from page 1G Changes in litter box habits can also be important clues. A cat with painful joints may struggle to climb into a high-sided box, while a urinary problem can cause frequent trips, straining or accidents outside the box. A cat that strains to urinate but produces little or no urine needs emergency veterinary attention, especially if it is a male.
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Events NEW DATE FOR ARNO ANNIVERSARY: Join Animal Rescue New Orleans for its 20th Anniversary Celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at 160 Brookhollow Esplanade, Elmwood. Enjoy refreshments, music, a silent auction and raffle, shelter tours and more. For more information, email adopt@animalrescueneworleans.org. Traci D. Howerton is the volunteer manager for Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), a nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill shelter. For more information on ARNO, visit www.animalrescueneworleans. org.
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Guests at Brooke Bailey and Baylor Rainbow’s wedding join in the second-line.
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Continued from page 1G helping members and their families pay for doctors, medicine and funeral expenses. They also organized annual parades and holiday festivities. Eric Seiferth, senior curator at The Historic New Orleans Collection, said the Perseverance Benevolent and Mutual Aid Association, founded in 1783, was the city’s oldest Black mutual-aid organization. After emancipation in 1864, Black mutual-aid societies surged as formerly enslaved people moved to New Orleans, creating spaces to exchange African, Creole and European cultural traditions. Seiferth points to the July 1863 funeral procession for André Cailloux, a New Orleans native and Black Union Army captain killed during the Civil War, as evidence of the organizations’ long-standing parade traditions. Cailloux belonged to the city’s Black mutualaid and fraternal community. The procession featured music and is an early example of traditions that laid the groundwork for New Orleans jazz funerals and secondlines. “We know this is a documented moment of these types of organizations parading in the city related to someone’s passing,” Seiferth said. Following the Civil War, voluntary organizations expanded as brass bands and marching music grew in popularity across the United States, helping shape the organized parade culture seen today, Seiferth said. Second-lines gained wider appeal in the 1960s and ’70s, as people outside the city’s Black communities began hiring bands
and grand marshals for private events. Seiferth said the rental industry grew with corporate tourism, conventions and special events such as weddings. In recent decades, some people have criticized the cultural appropriateness of continuing this tradition, but others feel that as long as the couple has ties to New Orleans and hires local vendors, couples should be able to add such traditions. Today, the second-line remains a distinctive part of many New Orleans weddings, with couples such as Bailey and Rainbow sharing the custom with family and friends.
‘Extension of the party’ While jazz funeral second-lines honor the deceased, wedding second-lines celebrate new beginnings and communal support. For Rainbow, a pool builder from Marietta, the procession was unlike anything his family had experienced. “It was the first time my entire family had experienced this,” Rainbow said. “It was mindblowing to shut down the streets. People were pulling out their phones to video us, cheer and dance along.” The couple hired event planner Amanda Price to coordinate the ceremony, second-line and reception. With rain in the forecast, Price arranged vans outside the church as a backup, but they were not needed. Pedicabs were available to help some guests navigate the route. Second-lines remain popular with locals and out-of-town couples alike. Price estimated that more than 65% of the couples she has worked with are from outside New Orleans. Some discover the
tradition through social media, while others, like Bailey, grew up with it. “New Orleans’ second-line weddings are really special,” Price said. “They are rooted in history and have a multicultural vibe.” Newlyweds such as Bailey and Rainbow typically lead the procession with black-and-white umbrellas, while wedding party members wave napkins or monogrammed handkerchiefs. “Second-lines are an extension of the party,” Price said. “They can also be used for logistical purposes to move people from the church to the venue.” Wedding second-lines also support the economy, providing work for musicians, venues and other businesses. Planning one requires city permits and police escorts to manage street closures and a parade route that must follow traffic flow, Price said. For their second-line, Bailey and Rainbow chose the Kinfolk Brass Band, which has played in wedding parades since 2013. With hundreds of second-line weddings each season, bandleader and trombonist Richard Anderson said the group typically follows a set format: five or six horn and saxophone players plus two drummers. The parade generally covers eight to 10 blocks and lasts no more than 30 minutes. “We play for the guests outside the church for maybe 10 to 15 minutes, but the fanfare begins as soon as the bride and groom exit the church,” Anderson said. “It’s their time to shine.” On that rainy May day, horns blared, and drums rolled as Bailey and Rainbow danced through the streets, celebrating their marriage while carrying on a beloved New Orleans tradition.
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Students at The Willow School celebrated Hispanic and Latino culture through the arts during Hispanic Heritage Month with a student-centered cultural and arts showcase. Performances included the Willow Orchestra and Willow choir/vocal performance; a Willow student spoken-word presentation; and guest artist Damian CH, pictured here.
St. Mary’s Dominican High School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with the theme ‘Unidos Somos Mias’ — Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future. Dominican’s Spanish Club and Las Adelita members performed dances in the Sr. Ambrose Reggio, O.P. Gymnasium. They hosted a bake sale featuring Latino cookies, candies, tres leches cake, flan and pastelitos. Pictured is Dominican alumna Bianca San Martin leading students in dance. San Martin, a member of the class of 2008, is a New Orleans resident of Puerto Rican and Honduran ancestry and the founder of Nola Fleaux, Ritmeaux Krewe and Bayou Bomba. E J
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KREWE OF BOO: The official Halloween parade of New Orleans rolls at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 24. The parade assembles at Elysian Fields and ends at Andrew Higgins Drive for the Monster Mash, the post-parade costume party, starting at 8 p.m. at Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $34.44 via Eventbrite. www. kreweofboo.com. RENEGADE FEST: The seventh annual festival benefiting the Palmisano Foundation will be held 3-6 p.m. Oct. 23 at RNGD Headquarters, 1015 Renegade Way in Metairie. The foundation funds scholarships for students seeking careers in architecture, engineering or construction. www. palmisanofoundation.org/renegadefest. TREME FALL FEST: The 10th anniversary of the festival, keeping the history and culture of Tremé alive, will be Oct. 24 at the St. Augustine Catholic Church yard and surrounding neighborhood streets, 1205 Gov. Nicholls St. in New Orleans. The free, public event features local food, arts and crafts, live music and a second line to kick off the festival. www.tremefest.org. NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL: The Academy Award-qualifying festival will be held Oct. 22-27 at various locations around the city. Organized by the New Orleans Film Society, it celebrates independent filmmaking and features more than 250 filmmakers from around the world and more than 150 films. Venues include the Contemporary Arts Center, The Broad Theater and Prytania Theatre Uptown. Specific activities with times and locations are available online. The all-access pass is $350. Discounts and passes are available. https://neworleansfilmsociety.org/ attend/. KENNER FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL: The fourth annual festival, featuring more than 30 local food trucks, will be held 12 noon-6 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Laketown by the Kenner Boat Launch, 5051 Williams Blvd. in Kenner. Activities include artsand-crafts vendors and live music. Admission is free. www.kenner. la.us/384/Kenner-Food-Truck-Festival-2026. NOLA REGGAE FEST 2026: The threeday music festival takes place Oct. 27-29 in Congo Square at Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St. in New Orleans. Acts include Sister Nancy, The Meditations, Warrior King, Etana, Jemere Morgan, Ha Sizzle, Nanado Boom and more. https://reggaelime.com/sister-nancy-new-orleans.
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ART STUDI-O: Ogden Museum of Southern Art (925 Camp St., New Orleans) will present “Dreams, Visions and Bricolage,” a multiweek workshop on creating art from found and everyday materials. Museum educator Myron Solomon leads sessions 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 22 and 29. Supplies provided; bring personal or meaningful found objects. Cost: $200 for members, $250 for nonmembers. https://ogdenmuseum.org/event/ art-studi-o-4. SOUL TREE PLANTING: SOUL (Sustaining Our Urban Landscape) is seeking volunteers for the 2026 planting season, which started Oct. 17 with a planting at Little Woods. Volunteers can be individuals or groups. Volunteer events focus on tree maintenance and neighborhood outreach. Details and a
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21ST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Registration is open for the St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame coed adult tournament, to be held Nov. 1 at Oak Harbor Golf Course, 201 Oak Harbor Blvd. in Slidell. The start time is noon. Registration is $150 per golfer and $600 per foursome. https:// events.hometown.ticketing.com.
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CHAMPIONS FORE HEALTH GOLF TOURNAMENT: Ascension DePaul Foundation, formerly Daughters of Charity Foundation of New Orleans, will host its annual tournament Oct. 28 at Bayou Oaks at City Park in New Orleans-South Course, 1040 Filmore Ave. in New Orleans. The tournament, which benefits DePaul patients, begins with registration at 8:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Festivities include a Beat the Pro and putting contest, closest-to-pin and longest-drive competitions, prizes for the top three teams, and a grand prize for a hole-in-one. Individual player registration is $175. Teams of four are $795. https://champions-for-healthgolf-tournament.perfectgolfevent. com/. THE THRIVER GALA: Tickets are on sale for the Fight Like a Warrior Foundation’s annual gala, to be held 8-11 p.m. on Nov. 20 at The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $150. https://flawfoundation.org/ event/%e2%9c%a8save-the-dateflaws-annual-gala/.
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“THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY”: The NOLA Project, in partnership with Lafitte Greenway Partnership and NORD, will present the world premiere of the stage version of the 1944 horror film through Oct. 24 at Greenway Station, 436 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway in New Orleans. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. This production contains adult content. General admission seating in the outdoor venue starts at $28, with bring-your-own seat-
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GRETNA FESTIN’ 2026: The free Back to the River fall concert series will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays in October at the Gretna Amphitheater, at the intersection of Huey P. Long Avenue and First Street (River Batture). The Oct. 24 concert is Gretchen Wilson with Amanda Shaw. Vendors will be on site for concessions. Attendees should bring a chair. VIP packages are available. (504) 363-1580. EVENINGS WITH ENRIQUE: The Helis Foundation will host Wednesday evenings of live music, art and food, 5-7:30 p.m. every week in October in the New Orleans Botanical Garden, 1 Palm Drive in New Orleans. The Oct. 28 musical lineup includes Imox Jazz and special guest, harpist Patrice Fisher of Guatemala. Admission is free. www.thehelisfoundation.org/ projects/evenings-with-enrique.
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BOOK LAUNCH GIVEAWAY: Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. in New Orleans, will hold a giveaway to celebrate the launch of Louise Penny’s newest book in the Three Pines series, “Miss Wolcott’s Ghost,” 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Oct. 21. Promotional materials and souvenirs will be given away, and signed first print editions will be available for purchase. This is an authorless event. https://octaviabooks.com/ event/2026-10-21/miss-wolcottsghost-book-launch-giveaway. “THE FLIGHT NURSES’ WAR: THE AMERICAN WOMEN WHO SAVED THOUSANDS OF LIVES AT IWO JIMA AND OKINAWA”: Author Leah Garrett will launch her latest book on Oct. 21 in the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion at the National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St. in New Orleans. A reception begins at 4:30 p.m., and the event starts at 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is open for online viewing. https://support.nationalww2museum.org/site/ “THE ROOTED AND RECURRENT”: Gina Gerrera, the poet laureate of Louisiana, will read from her new collection at 6 p.m. on Oct. 21 at Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. in New Orleans. https://octaviabooks.com/ event/2026-10-21/rooted-and-recurrent-reading-poet-laureate-louisiana-gina-ferraras-new-anthology. “HOW TO BE A RICH OLD LADY!”: Baldwin & Co. will host an author talk with Amanda Holden at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the bookstore, 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $8.34 via Eventbrite. www.baldwinandcobooks.com/. “HEALTH AND FAITH”: Author Shelisskia V. Melton will sign copies of her book, 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Westbank Barnes & Noble, 1601B West Bank Expressway in Harvey. https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/ event/9780062223385-0. A COURT OF MIDNIGHT RELEASE: Blue Cypress Books, 8123 Oak St. in New Orleans, will celebrate the release of “A Court of Splintered Harmony: The Valkyrie Cycle, Movement I (A Court of Thorns and Roses #6)” by Sarah J. Maas with a midnight release party of ACOTARthemed activities, cocktails and mocktails, starting at 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 26. Tickets are $10. Books can be preordered for $32. https:// bluecypressbooks.com/event/ACOTAR6. “STORIES CARRY”: Octavia Books will host author Dena Schusterman, joined by Liza Nelson Brown, to discuss her debut memoir at 4 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the New Orleans JCCUptown, 5342 St. Charles Ave. The event is free but requires registration. https://octaviabooks.com/ event/2026-10-27/stories-carry-evening-jcc-author-dena-schustermanconversation-editor-liza-nelson. “CODE AND CODEX”: Hugo Award Finalist Yoon Ha Lee will celebrate the release of his latest book at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans. Admission is free. Reserved copies are available via Eventbrite. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com/ events-1/yoonhalee. “WHERE I’M FROM”: Author Ebony Walden will discuss global travel, Black womanhood and becoming, inspired by her new memoir, at 6 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Baldwin & Co., 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. in New Orleans. Tickets start at $8.34 via Eventbrite. www.baldwinandcobooks.com/.
East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary holds membership meeting East Jefferson General Hospital Auxiliary recently held its membership meeting in the hospital’s Esplanade Room. The auxiliary raises funds for community programs including nursing education, certifications and healthcare. Now in its 55th year, the EJGH Auxiliary has donated more than $2.1 million to the hospital and its programs. At the meeting, from left, are: Ruby Brewer, chief nursing and quality officer; Greg Nielsen, CEO; Darlene McGarry, auxiliary president; Erin Oest-Larsen, foundation executive director; and Michael Sandoz, wellness center dietitian. PROVIDED PHOTO
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The Jefferson Parish Library is participating in the 2026 annual Lawyers in Libraries program, in partnership with the Louisiana State Bar Association, the State Library of Louisiana, and the Louisiana Library Association. As part of this event, local attorneys volunteer for two-hour “Ask-a-Lawyer” sessions, meeting with patrons one-on-one to answer civil legal questions and connect them with additional resources. Sessions are free of charge. No registration is required. This event operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions with Louisiana attorneys will be held at two libraries, one on the East Bank and one on the West Bank. Terrytown Library, 680 Heritage Ave., Terrytown n Oct. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. with Elizabeth Meneray n Oct. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. with Brittanii Wade n Oct. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 31 with Jordan Giles and from 1 to 3 p.m. with Darla Nguyen. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road, Metairie n Oct. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. with Samantha Weidner n Oct. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. with Samantha Weidner, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with John Cashen, and from 3 to 5 p.m. with Cynthia Schmidt n Oct. 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. with Samantha Weidner and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Peter Meisner n Oct. 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. with Samantha Weidner, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Peter Meisner, and from 1 to 3 p.m. with Nicholas Marzoni n Oct. 31 from 12 to 2 p.m. with Annie Weldon and from 2 to 4 p.m. with Cynthia Schmidt. The attorney-library partnership is critical in a state where nearly 20% of the population lives below the federal poverty line. Many people need legal assistance but cannot afford an attorney and live too far from a free legal aid office. This program gives participants answers on a range of topics: bankruptcy, collection matters, custody, divorce, evictions, FEMA/disaster benefits, food stamps, foreclosures, housing, Medicaid, Social Security, SSI/SSDI, successions, taxes and wills.
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written in the style of Anne Lamott’s “Bird by Bird,” Stephen Music event King’s “On Writing,” and Ellen Gilchrist’s Classical guitarist and New Or“The Writing Life.” leans native Brian King will perRather than approachform a free concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 Chris at the East Bank Regional Library, ing creative writing Smith 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. pedagogy in a tradiKing is a New Orleans-based clastional, academic, preLIBRARY LAGNIAPPE scriptive way, Armand sical guitarist. He studied guitar uses his own journey at the New Orleans Center for the to becoming a successCreative Arts and later earned a bachelor’s degree in music from Oberlin ful writer and teacher to share Conservatory and a master’s degree in what he’s learned over the music from the Royal Conservatoire of years about what makes good Scotland. King has performed throughout writing work (and what makes the United States and Europe, including some writing fail). at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and on ‘Hear This! A Twisted Tale of Sonic Torthe island of Sorrento, Italy. He has won ment’ by Jon Hébert numerous competitions, including the New Orleans rocker Jon James Stroud Guitar Competition and the Hébert cranked his amp to 10 evElias Barreiro Young Artists Competition. ery night for years. Suddenly, a He released his debut solo album, “Lost in rare hearing-sensitivity Twilight,” in 2025. disorder turns his amplifier’s lowest setting into Dolly documentaries a source of agony, sending him spiraling into Two short documentaries about Dolly chronic pain, isolation Parton’s impact will be shown at 6 p.m. on and a crisis of identity Oct. 27 at the East Bank Regional Library, that costs him the thing 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. he loves most: music. “The Library That Dolly Built: CelebratPart dark comedy, part ing the People Who Made Dolly’s Dream medical mystery, part Come True” (108 minutes) — A featurepsychological thriller, length documentary that explores the his“Hear This!” chronicles tory, impact and future of Dolly Parton’s one musician’s bizarre Imagination Library, a global book-gifting quest for relief — and his program, with guest narrator, actress and attempt to find healing, huauthor Danica McKellar and music by Dolly Parton. mor, and hope in a world “What Dolly Gave Me” (23 minutes) — gone completely off-key. The film features Sevier County Mayor ‘Skylark’ by William Christy Emeritus Larry Waters, who knew Parton Smith growing up; Rachel Milford of Knoxville’s Beston Barnett, a newly Cattywampus Puppet Council; Ally Slavick minted creative writing graduate, cannot of Random Acts of Flowers; and local artfind a job in his field. He takes a volunteer position leading a writer’s group of HIVists, musicians, business owners and resipositive men who meet each Wednesday dents. Their recollections trace Parton’s night at Skylark, a restaurant in New Orinfluence through the books her Imaginaleans’ Faubourg Marigny neighborhood. tion Library delivered to children, the His students have a lot of fun but don’t prouniforms she purchased for her local high school band and the pride she inspired in duce much. Beston decides to document fellow Appalachians. their lives and deaths, adventures and misadventures, loves and battles. “SkyLibrary hosts three authors lark” was shortlisted for the 2020 Faulkner Three local authors will discuss and sign Wisdom Literary Contest in the novel catcopies of their new books, all published egory. It was a runner-up for the 2021 Flanby the University of Louisiana-Lafayette nery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction and Press, at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at the East Bank a finalist for the C. Michael Curtis Short Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Story Book Prize from Hub City Press. Metairie. The event is free and open to the Halloween programs public. ‘The Roads We Travel’ by David Armand Go to the library’s website to find dozens “The Roads We Travel” is a memoir of events for children, teens and adults at tion.org/TaxaideVolunteer or call (888) AARP-NOW (227-7669).
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Diving into history of classic hotel bars
17 locations. Highlights: Haunted plantations David Laville, co-founder and lead investigator of the New Orleans Ghost Hunters, will discuss his new book, “The Haunted Plantations of Louisiana,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie. Laville will discuss landmark properties known for paranormal activity, including The Myrtles, Oak Alley Plantation, Destrehan Plantation, Nottoway Plantation, The Pitot House and many others. WBR Teen After Hours Halloween Party The night includes games, food, crafts, horror films, and friendly competition after the library closes, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 23, at the West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey. Costumes are encouraged but not required; it’s a costume party. This event is limited to teens ages 13-18. Registration and permission slips are required and available on the library’s website. EBR Teen After Hours Vampire Ball This night features games, food, a costume contest, and friendly competition. The event runs from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. To register, complete the registration form on the library’s calendar. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged. The first 25 teens who register will receive a confirmation email with additional event information and a permission slip. All participants must submit a completed, signed permission slip from a parent or guardian by the night of the event. Chris Smith is manager of adult programming at the Jefferson Parish Public Library.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE New Orleans Rail Gateway Program Jefferson and Orleans Parishes State Project No. H.005168.2 Avondale Rail Crossing Grade Separation Study
BY JANE LEGROS
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration, the New Orleans Regional Planning Commission, and the railroads operating in the New Orleans metropolitan area, will host an open house public scoping meeting for the Avondale Rail Crossing Grade Separation Study. Based on the findings of a 2025 Planning and Environmental Linkages Study, three build alternatives were recommended for further study: one alternative for the Avondale Garden Road at-grade crossing and two alternatives for the Willswood Lane at-grade crossing. The Live Oak Boulevard at-grade crossing is no longer being considered. The project is advancing to the next environmental phase of study. No decision has been made on which, if any, alternative will be constructed. The open house public scoping meeting will be held:
Discover the history of classic hotel bars in New Orleans at Norman Mayer Library’s “History in a Glass,” on Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at 3001 Gentilly Blvd. Presented by Drink and Learn, this seminar will dive into the iconic St. Charles Hotel and its house punch, as well as the history of the Sazerac. The program will also include recipes and samples of the beloved beverages. The Library Foundation of New Orleans sponsors this program.
Financial literacy Located inside the Corpus Christi Epiphany Church Community Center (2022 St. Bernard Ave.), the REACH Center aims to be a thriving community center that empowers individuals and businesses to reach their full potential. Learn about cash flow, debt management, financial protection, retirement planning, and long-term wealth-building strategies at the REACH Center’s financial literacy series “Dollars & $ense.” These three half-hour workshops, held at 1 p.m. on Thursdays, will equip individuals with essential financial knowledge and practical strategies for everyday life. Learn key topics such as debt management, cash flow optimization, retirement planning, and financial considerations that uniquely affect women. Gain the confidence to understand your finances, make informed decisions, and take a more active role in building long-term financial stability. Series topics include cash flow maximization, debt management, student loan forgiveness, and retirement funds and income. Light refreshments will be served. The REACH Center is located at the Corpus Christi Epiphany Church Community Center, 2022 St. Bernard Ave. Visit reach.nolalibrary.org for details and registration.
Halloween happenings Get into the Halloween spirit at Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., on Oct. 22, with “Fright Night: An Evening of Terrifying Tales,” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fearsome fiction authors Rebecca Baum, E. Lane Redmond, and Adrian Van Young celebrate spooky season by reading their most macabre
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Toasting with a Sazerac cocktail.
manuscripts. Dress up in your most ghoulish garb and join this spooky storytelling event featuring local authors and two-sentence horror stories written by Library patrons. Submit your story at nolalibrary.co/two-sentencehorror-stories. Then at Central City Library, 2020 Jackson Ave., on Oct. 27 at 4:30 p.m., patrons can learn the basics of cross-stitch by stitching a miniature spider motif to add to their Halloween décor. Beginners are welcome. Space is limited, and registration is recommended. Visit events.nolalibrary. org to sign up.
Free headshots Celebrated local photographer Cheryl Gerber will offer free professional headshots at Norman Mayer Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd., on Oct. 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Business or professional attire is strongly recommended. Gerber is the author of three books, including “New Orleans: Life and Death in the Big Easy,” “Cherchez La Femme: New Orleans Women,” and “The Danse Macabre: Celebration and Survival in New Orleans.” Photos will be delivered shortly after the event via a password-protected digital link sent by email or text. For questions, call (504) 214-8275 or email workforce@nolalibrary.org. Jane LeGros is the director of marketing and communications for the New Orleans Public Library.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. J.C. Simmons Community Center 4008 U.S. Highway 90, Westwego, LA 70094 The meeting will consist of a repeating recorded presentation of the alternatives under consideration, exhibits for viewing, and the opportunity to speak with Study Team representatives, provide comments, and be added to the study distribution list to receive future notices. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Comment forms will be available at the meeting and on the DOTD website at dotd.la.gov. Search for “Avondale Rail Crossing Grade Separation Study Documents” under the New Orleans Rail Gateway Program, then click the Comment Form link. After downloading the form, it may be either mailed to the address shown on the form or submitted via email to NORG@mbakerintl.com. Emailed forms should indicate “NORG Avondale Rail Crossing Grade Separation Study Comment Form” as the subject. Comments must be received at the meeting, or postmarked/emailed no later than November 10, 2026, to be included in the public record. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed to participate in the meeting (e.g., sign language interpretation), please call 504-488-6196 at least five business days in advance of the meeting. For more information, contact 504-488-6196 or visit dotd.la.gov and search for “Avondale Rail Crossing Grade Separation Study Documents”.
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