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SEND US YOUR FLASHBACK

PICTURES FROM THIS MONTH

AND SEE YOUR PHOTOS IN

NEXT MONTH'S ISSUE!

WELCOME TO THE NEW EXPERIENCE

Have we got some new and exciting things to share with you! Over the course of last year, we’ve listened to your reviews of our publication and have taken What Now Magazine back to the drawing board to make improvements and

add new experiences for a fresh look for 2014.

In this issue, you’ll notice we’ve added horoscopes that will be published each month, for those of you curious to see what the stars have aligned in your life. We’ve also started a new feature focusing on a local person who has given back to the community and recommendations on how to get involved. We had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Gibbens Robichaux as our first local person feature titled, “What Now? Meet Gibbens Robichaux.” Keep your eyes sharp on this section each issue; you may recognize your friend or neighbor!

We’ve also decided to say farewell to our calendar section of What Now Magazine. Instead, we’ve decided to write highlights of certain events that we’ve chosen to give you an idea of when, where, and what they are. Our calendar index will give you the list of the majority of the events going on in Terrebonne, Lafourche, and the surrounding areas. For more information on these particular events, visit our website, whatnowmag.com.

We are very excited about the new look and feel of What Now Magazine and we can’t wait to hear from you! You can email, call, text, post on our Facebook page, tweet, Instagram, or carrier pigeon to us your thoughts on our updated publication. We look forward to hearing from you.

Also, no matter what the event or occasion, email your pictures from things you do and places you visit in January to info@fathomla.com. We are more than happy to feature recitals, birthdays, weddings, concerts, and anything you can think of. We hope you are enjoying What Now Magazine and all that it has to offer the area. We look forward to continuing our mission of promoting local events and happenings as well as things to do.

What now? Never be bored again.

OUR DESK TO YOURSA LETTER FROM OUR EDITOR: Ben Jones Jr.

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PUBLISHERS/EDITORSBen Jones Jr

Cody J. Blanchard

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSBrandy O’Banion

Michelle GautreauxEmily HubbellStuart Percle

Celeste Roberts

CONTRIBUTING COLUMNISTS

DESIGNJustin Babin

MARKETING AMBASSADORSKara DomangueElizabeth Porche

Jordan Reed

PHOTOGRAPHYBrian Waitz

INTERNSAlistair Moussa

Alex Moye

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The opinions expressed in What Now Magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Fathom Media, our employees or any of our advertisers.

FROM OUR DESK

A look at your submitted photos from December.FLASHBACK9

Welcome To The New Experience!LETTER FROM THE EDITOR4EXTRASHow are the stars aligned for you this month?HOROSCOPES8

A look at upcoming events next month!FLASHFORWARD50

49 Solve the puzzles to win a $50 gift card!WHAT SAYING?

12 Take a look at our top picks from this month!STAYING IN

Summaries of some of this month's events.JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS15

Ginger GaubertChas Guidry

John J Jones, MDDr. Todd Kennedy

Nikki Landry

Jeffery MarkelJasmine RichardKatherine Toups

Laura Valenti

ON THE COVER: (from left to right) Chris Eaton, Steve Junot, Hillary Wells, Todd Adams

Photo: Brian Waitz

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FEATURES COLUMNS

How to Mix Metals to Create a SparkHOUSE TO HOME40

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Ring in the New Year with a New, Healthy You!HEALTH & WELLNESS41Happy Antiquing!ONE TANK TRIP42Finding New Opportunities in 2014UP IN YA BUSINESS43A Review of The Circle by Dave EggersTHE PAGE TURNER44A Review of the movie Gravity.LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!44Mexican TriangleTHE DISH RAG45

Stamp Out Obesity holds itsfirst spinning event in Houma.

SPIN OUT OBEISITY21

Houma hosts the Southern LouisianaBoat, Sport & RV Show.

BOAT & RV SHOW30Meet the band!

GET READY TO ROCK OUTWITH THE LEWINSKYS25

The 13th Annual Fear No Evil Bull Riding Challenge.FEAR NO EVIL13

Meet Gibbens Robichaux.WHAT NOW?32

Live 4 Sports of Houma wins national recognition.LIVE. LAUGH. RUN.38

The Bayou Playhouse puts on their hitproduction of Cinderella Battistella.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER...DOWN DA BAYOU36

Counting Cocktail CaloriesBOTTOMS UP!46Reaching the Goal of Facial Skin RejuvenationLAGNIAPPE47

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HOROSCOPESARIES Mar 21 – Apr 20

The new celestial satellite will give you a feeling of what is fun and what is performed. You will wonder what is going on in the world and want to be an aspect of it.

TAURUS Apr 21 – May 21

You will take charge of situations when you are with close relatives and bring them to an agreement on issues that could become difficult. Be confident in close relatives choices and take your role as the head of the household.

GEMINI May 22 – Jun 22

Give demonstrations to colleagues and they will be dazzled! Use your power to back up your composing capability and improve your popularity as a speaker.

CANCER Jun 23 – Jul 23

You might be economically compensated for the performance that you do. Be nice with those in need if you do come into extra cash during this month.

LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23

You are very attractive these days and anything you do will be excellent. Your exclusive design and creativeness will take you far.

VIRGO Aug 24 – Sept 23

Your spiritual techniques are your key. You will create the unexpected under the surface of your performance as well as in your family members.

LIBRA Sept 24 – Oct 23

You will be extremely public. Leo is lighting up your home, your relationships, and your connections. Use this appeal to move others that will benefit your group. Variety is a celebration.

SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22

You generally perform behind the field and just keep the show running. As the sun goes in your house of success, you are assured of your performance. Your success and reliability will be recognized.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 – Dec 22)

These are your days of enjoyment. Preferred factors in your lifestyle are highlighted. Take an opportunity.

CAPRICORN Dec 23 – Jan 19

Invisible remembrances are coming to the outer lining area. This is a chance to perform with difficult emotions. Your power makes factors very comical and you can reduce the worry of the unidentified.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 – Feb 19

These are days of loving relationships for you. If you are an individual, this will mean a new probability to find someone who might just be the one. If you have a dedicated, loving lifestyle, you will get quite an increase.

PISCES Feb 20 – Mar 20

Everyday workouts are rejuvenated this month. Discover fitness applications that will improve your lifestyle and give you a component of fun. You will probably find dancing or yoga exercises suit the image of what you want to do.

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FLASHBACKA look at your submitted photos from December.

Duplantis Design Group held their Christmas party at Envie in Thibodaux. DDG employees from Houma, Covington, Baton Rouge and Houston were in attendance.

Becky Leblanc took her granddaughters (from left to right) Lyla Roper, Maria Hebert, Meredith Roper, Caroline Hebert, and Abbie Hebert to the Dansereau House Teddy Bear Tea Party.

South Louisiana Select 13U and 14U baseball team donated toys for Christmas to the children at The Haven.

Dr. John Doucet and Dr. Angie Hammerli stopped for a pose with other Nicholls workers before enjoying the Nicholls Employee Gumbo.

Greg Greeley and Michael Rhodes, photo bombed by Misty McElroy, anticipated the Nicholls Employee Gumbo held in the NSU Ballroom.

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Block and Bouterie Law Firm in Thibodaux got creative with their Christmas tree of law books in the front lobby of their office in Downtown Thibodaux.

The Thibodaux Main Street Board of Directors wishes everyone a Happy New Year! Back row from left to right: Ryan Perque, Ben Jones Jr, Lesley Bonvillain, Mark Osborne, Dr. Bill Neese, Jeff Leuenberger, Gene Gouaux, and Cody Blanchard. Seated: Brance Lloyd, Tammy Ledet, Tony Palmer, and Jessica Harvey.

Third graders at St. Joseph Elementary School in Thibodaux put on a production of the Birth of Jesus complete with angels, wise men, shepherds, and a choir. Seventy-seven students put on the annual play this year.

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The cast of Boeing Boeing showed off their character personalities while practicing for their upcoming show. Back: Julia Chauvin, Jessica Vicknair, and Heather Keller; front: Damon Stentz, Doug DeGirolamo, and Leslie Brunet Cheramie.

Les Danseur de Bonne Terre, a senior citizen dance team, at a performance for the North Terrebonne Seniors (NTS) Christmas Party at the Schriever Lions Club. From left to right the dancers are Linda Hebert, Donna St. Germaine, Darlene Stevens, Sharon Boudreaux, Ouida Breaux, and Dot Bergeron.

Members of Leadership Lafourche spent a day last month touring the John Deere facility in Thibodaux.

Maya Kraemer enjoyed her time at the Dansereau House Teddy Bear Tea Party.

Assurance Financial of Houma/Thibodaux was awarded the “Affiliate of the Year” Award on December 10, 2013 by the Bayou Board of Realtors.

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SNACK: No Bake Bumpy Peanut Butter NuggetsIngredients: ½ cup natural peanut butter, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder, ¼ cup wheat germ, ¼ cup unsweetened flake coconut, ¼ cup unsweetened apple juice concentrate

thawed, 1/3 cup of rolled oats. Directions: Combine peanut butter, milk powder, and coconut in a large mixing bowl. Stir in oats, ground cinnamon, wheat germ, and apple juice concentrate until thoroughly combined. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls. Chill thoroughly before serving.

MUSIC: High HopesHigh Hopes is the eighteenth studio album by American recording artist Bruce Springsteen expected to be released on January 14. Many of the tracks on High Hopes are cover songs, newly recorded versions of his previously released songs,

or newly recorded outtakes from previous recording sessions. Where the Springsteen fans at?!

GAME: ChessNeed a New Year’s resolution? Try learning how to play chess! Chess is a game played between two opponents on opposite sides of a board containing 64 squares of alternating colors. Each player has 16 pieces: 1 king, 1 queen, 2 rooks, 2 bishops,

2 knights, and 8 pawns. The goal of the game is to capture the other king. It’s a great game to play with people of all ages!

MOVIE: Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 Looking for a good movie to entertain the family? Check out Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 starring Neil Patrick Harris, Anna Faris, and many other familiar names on Blu-Ray/DVD January 28. In order to prevent

a growing army of "foodimals" from escaping isolation on an island and wreaking havoc on the mainland, Flint and his loyal group of friends will have to save the day. You’re in for a treat!

BOOK: That Old Black MagicWho doesn’t enjoy a suspenseful book from a best selling author about mystery, murder, history, and voodoo? It’s also set in New Orleans – bonus! Check out That Old Black Magic by Mary Jane Clark available

January 21. Aspiring actress and wedding-cake decorator Piper Donovan searches for a killer when a ghastly murder rocks the city of New Orleans.

STAYING INTake a look at ourtop picks this month.

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The 13th Annual Fear No Evil BullRiding Challenge takes place at theHouma Terrebonne Civic Center.

FEAR NO EVIL,ENJOY THE RIDE

Stuart Percle

Come out and enjoy the 13th annual Red Fish Rental Fear No Evil Bull Riding Challenge presented by Louisiana Machinery at the Houma Civic Center on Saturday,

January 18. This competition will feature forty riders from across the United States as they endure the buck of fifty bulls that will be supplied by a former professional bull riding champion.

Guests and children will be welcomed by characters from Pinocchio’s Playhouse when doors open at 6:00 PM for various children’s activities such as face-painting, tattoos from Kids and Parents Magazine, and mechanical bull rides. At 7:00 PM, the opening ceremony will commence, featuring a laser show with possible pyrotechnics. Once the challenge begins, there will be a series of riders attempting to last the revered eight seconds that are famously linked to bull riding. After each series in the first round, lasting approximately ten riders, the rodeo clowns will perform a comedy act.

A score will then be given to the riders who last eight seconds atop their bucking behemoth. All the scores will then be compared and the riders with the ten top scores will advance into the second round which is referred to as the “short round.” In this round, riders will be given a second score which will play a factor in their overall score. Six of the ten finalists will get a percentage of the $3,000 prize, of which the winner will get the biggest portion as well as the highly coveted belt buckle.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTEDRandy Blanchard, head of operations and promotions, is very excited for this year’s challenge and is confident that people will enjoy watching the incredible show that he has been planning for nearly a year. “Our goal is to have everyone sitting on the edge of their seat with excitement,” Blanchard said. “Some of the bulls will be supplied by a famous PBR champion who will also be in attendance. Those forty riders must be sure to pack their riding

Photo: submittedA bull tries to buck a rider off of it’s back.

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for hosting an event of this magnitude is to give local riders an opportunity to compete in a professional setting that can help their career. “There are a lot of local guys that compete, which is one of the reasons why we host this event,” Blanchard said.

“We want to give the local guys an opportunity to compete in a professionally ran event that can pave an avenue for them to further their career. We have seen guys come through our competition who are now riding PBR, CBR and other associations that are doing very well.”

Devoted fan and Houma native, Shaney Hill, has attended every bull riding challenge. Eventually, through Blanchard’s effort to further reach out to help the community, Hill, a 4-H agent, became affiliated with the challenge because the challenge allowed the children to host their 4-H livestock show in conjunction with the challenge. Though the two no longer occur during the same event, Hill continues to go every year because her family enjoys the festivities so much. ”It is exciting for the entire family,” Hill said. “Aside from the professional bull riding that takes place, there is always a fabulous preshow to set the tone for the night of excitement. The clowns are very entertaining so the children always enjoy the show.”Hill and her family enjoy the different facets that the challenge offers its audience. She says the diversity of what is in store for each guest makes it an event that you do not want to miss.

pants because those bulls are going to buck.”In regard to an expected turnout, Blanchard hopes to see between 3,200 and 3,600 people. “For six of the fourteen years we have organized this event, we sold out of tickets,” Blanchard said. “So we are going to pump it up this year and hope we are just as successful as we have been in recent years.”

Once the dust settles and the winner is crowned, Velvet Sky will rock the house with a concert that will last until midnight. There will be a dance floor, so do not forget to pack your cowboy boots and your favorite pair of dancing shoes. Food, beer, and mixed drinks will be served by the civic center catering staff.

The buildup before the bulls buck: This challenge happens only once a year and began to accommodate the interest of bull riding in the local community. Nearly fifteen years ago, George Blanchard and James Harper contacted Randy Blanchard to enlist his services in order to help plan and organize the rodeos that the duo was putting on. They sought Randy’s skill set and the three then developed a partnership. Since the civic center is not big enough for a full scale rodeo, they decided to alter the game plan by focusing solely on bull riding. One difference between today’s event and those prior is the amount of support and excitement from the community.

Unlike when the challenge first began, Blanchard says that they have a lot a support from the area. “We have a lot of companies and individuals who want to help and aid in any way they can,” Blanchard said. A large portion of the money that is raised is donated to various philanthropies. “Throughout the year, we will donate money to different charities,” Blanchard said. “In years past, we have given money to youth groups, veteran’s organizations, as well as the Cancer Society of Houma.”

LOCALS PARTICIPATEThe challenge has built a large fan base since its inception fourteen years ago. Fans from across the United States have journeyed to Terrebonne Parish to experience what this event has to offer. According to Blanchard, one of the many reasons

The term rodeo means,“to go around” in Spanish.

Say What!?Say What!?

According to Hill, the environment is different from any other plans that you may formulate for an evening away from the house. One major reason, which happens to be Hill’s favorite part of the challenge, would be the comedic acts of the rodeo clowns. “The rodeo clowns make the already entertaining event even better,” Hill said. “I enjoy the rodeo clowns because they are very entertaining, which keeps the audience involved with what is going on in the program,” Hill said. “It is amazing to sit there and watch everything the challenge has to offer because it is so much more than just bull riding.”

WHAT NOW?Even if you are not a bull riding connoisseur, this event has something to offer people in all walks of life, even if they are not wearing cowboy boots or a cowboy hat. There is no better way to spend a Saturday night eating good food, spending time with the family while watching some quality entertainment and ending the night with a dance to one of the best bands around! Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster and can also be purchased the night of the event. Prices range from $11 for general admission to $23 for the coveted end zone seating. Both ticket options will increase by $2 on the day of the challenge, so be sure to buy yours tickets before someone else does! WN

A bull tries to buck a rider off of it’s back. Photo: submitted

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“We have been very fortunate to receive very generous donations and the auction makes the banquet a little more exciting! It’s sure to be an entertaining evening!”

Members, as well as non-members of the Chamber, are invited to join the event. For more information regarding tickets, contact the Thibodaux Chamber at 985.446.1187 or Reservations@ThibodauxChamber.com

BOEING BOEING, A THIBODAUX PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION

JAN 17 & JAN 18 | 7:30PMJAN 24 & JAN 25 | 7:30PMJAN 26 | SUN | 2:00PMJEAN LAFITTE WETLANDS ACADIANCULTURE CENTER | THIBODAUX

This is your final boarding call! Boeing Boeing is a madcap comedy about a Parisian bachelor who juggles three flight attendant fiancées from different countries. An old school friend arrives just in time to watch the carefully planned flight schedules fall apart and must team up with the maid to help keep his friend's fiancées from bumping into one another.

Eric Pellegrin is very excited about directing this production. “Boeing Boeing is the latest of several plays I've been proud to direct for Thibodaux Playhouse since my first one in 1999, which was One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,” said Pellegrin. Although he is now directing, he has been acting with the playhouse since 1996.

JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS 47TH ANNUAL THIBODAUX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION BANQUETJAN 16 | THU | 6PM TILLWARREN J. HARANG MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM | THIBODAUX

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for the 47th annual Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce Awards and Recognition Banquet held at the Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium in Thibodaux!

Cocktails and a silent auction will begin at 6:00 PM followed by the program at 7:00 PM. Entertainment for the event will be comedian Steve Morgan. Reservations are required and it is admission by ticket only.

Prices are $60.00 per person or $440.00 for a table of eight. This price also includes a sit-down meal of mushroom braised pork medallions, grilled vegetables, smothered potatoes, Italian salad, hot bread, table wine, iced tea, coffee, and dessert.

Kathy Benoit, Chamber President/CEO, looks forward to honoring the businesses and individuals who have contributed so much to the Chamber and the community.

Awards presented at the banquet are the Frank Kennedy Citizen of the Year, Teenager of the Year, Music’s Unsung Hero, Business of the Year, Member of the Year, and the Chairman’s Award.

"We also hold a silent auction during the banquet,” said Benoit.

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Photo: Ben Jones Jr

Last year’s speaker Kent Gonsoulin, a Cajun comedian, entertained the crowd.

Cast members of Boeing Boeing.

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The cast is made up of Damon Stentz playing the Parisian bachelor and Doug DeGirolamo is his friend visiting from America. The Italian, German and American flight attendants are played by Julia Chauvin, Heather Keller, and Jessica Vicknair respectively. Leslie Brunet Cheramie keeps everyone in their place as the sassy maid.

“It is a pleasure to watch our cast having so much fun getting these characters in and out of trouble, so I can't wait to share this with the audience,” said Pellegrin. “Boeing Boeing taps into the quirky side of the search for love and romance, and then turns it up to eleven. This is shaping up to be a season of farce and comedy for Thibodaux Playhouse and Boeing Boeing's zany, laugh-out-loud humor fits right into the mix.”

Boeing Boeing will perform in the theater at the Jean Lafitte Wetlands Acadian Culture Center in Thibodaux for two weekends: Friday, January 17 and Saturday, January 18 at 7:30 PM, Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, January 26 at 2:00 PM.

Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or by ordering online at www.thibodauxplayhouse.com. It is recommended to make reservations by calling 985-446-1896.

Patrons can find more information on any of the season plays at www.thibodauxplayhouse.com or check the Thibodaux Playhouse Facebook page. Ladies and gentlemen, prepare for takeoff!

Photo: Brian Waitz

CLUSTAFUNKJAN18 | SAT | 10PM TILLTHE FOUNDRY | THIBODAUX

Looking for more than just your regular cover band? Clustafunk brings a high-energy show without any breaks that includes every genre of music that will guarantee you to be on the dance floor all night!

Clustafunk’s December performance at Piazza Bar in Houma.

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Scott Theriot, bass player for Clustafunk, is excited about the band’s performances this month. “Every performance I look forward to feeding off of the energy from the crowd. The more fun we see the crowd having, the more fun we have, and it helps us put on a better show. My favorite part about Clustafunk is getting to perform with such a great group of guys. We are all on the same page and all perform because we love playing music.”

Other band members include Kenny Comardelle (lead vocals), Gerald Georges (guitar/vocals), James Adams (guitar), Ferle’ Bouvier (keyboards), and Rocky Kiffe (drums). Clustafunk formed back in December of 2012 and started playing live February 2013. They have played nineteen shows since then.

“We have listeners and followers from every age and aspect of life,” said Theriot. “We strive to play music that will entertain you, whether you’re eighteen or eighty.”

Clustafunk will be performing locally at The Foundry in Thibodaux on Saturday, January 18 at 10:00 PM. Cost for entrance is $7.00.

Other performances this month take them to Hurricane’s Sports Bar in Metairie on January 3 and Cate Street Pub in Hammond on January 31.

For the latest and greatest on Clustafunk, check out www.clustafunk.com or www.facebook.com/clustafunk.

THE DRINKERY AT THE DANSEREAU HOUSE

THU NIGHTS | 5:30PM - 10PMTHE DRINKERY | THIBODAUX Looking for a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere to have a drink, visit with friends, and listen to some tunes? Then look no

further then The Drinkery at the Historic Dansereau House located in Downtown Thibodaux.

The Dansereau House was built in 1847 as a one-story building with a central hall plan. The original owner, James Scuddy, purchased the land from the city of Thibodaux’s founder, Henry Schyler Thibodaux. Francois Philip Dansereau, originally from Canada, purchased the home from Scuddy’s widow in 1852 at a sheriff’s sale. After the civil war, the Dansereau Family commissioned Henri Thiberg, who was in prison at the time, to design the building as it is today, adding two upper floors, a two-tiered gallery, an attic, and the cupola.

Gail Dubis, resident innkeeper, looks forward to catching up with Photo: submitted

The Dansereau House is home to The Drinkery in Downtown Thibodaux.

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regular guests and meeting new friends every Thursday night. “Besides enjoying the company of friends, the part I enjoy most about The Drinkery is trying out the new appetizers!”Be on the lookout Thursday nights this month for performances by local musicians at The Drinkery such as Kent and Bob’s Classic Rock and Anthony Marcello.

More information on The Drinkery can be found on the Dansereau House Facebook page as well as their e-newsletter. Check it out this month!

BRUSHWORKS GRAND OPENING

JAN 25 | SAT | 10AM - 5PMJAN 26 | SUN | 10AM - 5PMBRUSHWORKS ART & MUSIC ACADEMY, HOUMA

Owners Jason and Kendra Dupre are excited to share their talents with Houma! Brushworks Art & Music Academy will have their grand opening on Saturday, January 25 from 10:00 AM till 5:00 PM and Sunday, January 26 from 10:00 AM till 5:00 PM at their new location on 615 South Hollywood Road in Houma.The event is free to attend and open to the public. The Dupre’s welcome you to tour the new location featuring art and music classrooms and pottery and recording studios. There will also be a student art gallery showing on both days.

The event will have hands-on demos in art and music as well as a free t-shirt raffle every hour and a grand prize raffle of a one-year of art or guitar lessons at Brushworks Art & Music Academy. Brushworks also now offers music classes in drums, piano, violin, and cello. They also offer themed art classes for adults as well as birthday parties for children of all ages.

Want more information on how to boost your creativity at Brushworks? Check out their website brushworksacademy.com for more information!

COURT HOUSE CHILI COOK OFF

SATURDAY | JAN 25 | 12PM TILLDOWNTOWN COURTHOUSE SQUARE | HOUMA

Cooking isn’t just because you’re hungry around here; it’s a way of life. We use food to entertain and share with others. What better place to get food and entertainment in January than the Courthouse Chili Cook Off in Houma!

The Cook Off is housed in Courthouse Square (7856 Main Street) in Downtown Houma. The cooks will set up at 6:00 AM, with cooking starting at 7:00 AM, and gates opening at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 25.

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Anne Picou, Main Street Manager, is looking forward to the annual event. “Two years ago, some local merchants wanted to put on a chili cook off to bring awareness of the growth and changes being made to Downtown Houma and at the same time create a fundraiser to help with the beautification for the area.”

“I truly hope that our first chili cook off presented itself as a fun, entertaining day. This year, we would like to again showcase our cooks and make it welcoming. It’s only $5.00 for adults 12 years of age and older. We have twenty participants; that’s a lot of chili to taste while listening to local music. We want everyone to be part of Downtown Houma. We want to make sure it will always be here for all generations to come visit.”

The downtown merchants, the Houma Downtown Development Corporation, and TPCG, want to continue to create a place for all ages to come visit, enjoy the entertainment, shop retail, and dine. The parish has been working with the Main Street Program to create and capture our history and culture, through projects like the Waterlife Museum, the memorial park with the Native American mother and child fountain, the Folklife Culture Center, and Bayouwalk. “It’s exciting to see the private investment coming downtown,” said Picou. With new activities like the Chili Cook Off, the public is drawn downtown to see what is going on and they too become a partner in the projects by supporting the Chili Cook Off to raise money for beautification.

Guitar lessons are one of the many skills offered at Brushworks.

Senator Norby Chabert gives a thumbs up after winning last year’s Court House Chili Cook Off.

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“I hope everyone has a good time,” said Picou. “The cooks feel welcomed and appreciated, while the visitors can come and enjoy the beautiful clean, sunny day! If you remember, we cancelled in October due to weather conditions.”

For more information about the Courthouse Square Chili Cook Off, visit www.tpcg.org or contact Anne Picou at 985-873-6408.

HOUMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BANQUET

TUESDAY | JAN 28COCKTAILS AT 6PM | PROGRAM 7PM - 9PMHOUMA-TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER

What better way to celebrate the accomplishments of Terrebonne businesses than the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber Annual Banquet!

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The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet will be held at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center on Tuesday, January 28. Cocktails will be served at 6:00 PM, followed by a program from 7:00 PM till 9:00 PM.

Suzanne Carlos, the new President/CEO of the Chamber, is very excited about the annual event. “I’m looking forward to seeing everybody! This is a great occasion for everyone to come together to celebrate our accomplishments of the past year and look forward to the tasks of the New Year. Besides that, I always look forward to a good meal, but additionally I am a fan of our speaker, Governor Buddy Roemer.”

“The annual banquet is one of the Chamber’s major fund raising events for the year,” said Carlos. “It’s another opportunity to network with other local business people, enjoy good conversation over a great meal, and listen to a dynamic, uplifting speaker. The Courier’s Most Useful Citizen of the Year will be announced, along with the Chamber’s Community Champion award, the STAR award, and the Distinguished Diplomat award. The Community Champion award is given to a Chamber member company whose care for our community is demonstrated in their support of local not-for-profit organizations. The Chamber STAR award recognizes an employee, manager, or owner of a Chamber member business or organization who exceeds expectations with regard to customer service, leadership, and/or volunteer community development. The Distinguished Diplomat award is given to the Chamber Diplomat who goes above and beyond in assisting with the events and the growth and development of the Chamber.”

With keynote speaker Charles E. “Buddy” Roemer, III, the evening is sure to be a great success.

Tickets are still available. Contact the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce office at 985.876.5600 or email them at info@houmachamber.com. WN

Keynote speaker of this year’s banquet, Charles E. “Buddy” Roemer, III.

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CALENDAR INDEX: January

JAN 2 | THU | 6:30PMLIVE MUSIC AT THE DRINKERYThe Dansereau House,Downtown ThibodauxFree

JAN 2 | THU | 5:30PMNSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALLVS UNO PRIVATEERSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

JAN 2 | THU | 6:30PMLIVE MUSIC AT THE DRINKERYThe Dansereau House,Downtown ThibodauxNo Fee

JAN 2 | THU | 7:30PMNSU MEN’S BASKETBALLVS UNO PRIVATEERSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

JAN 3 | FRI | 10PMCLUSTAFUNKHurricanes Sports Bar & Grill, Metairie

JAN4 | SAT | 8AM - 12PMLAFOURCHE CENTRAL MARKETBayou Lafourche Vistor Center, RacelandNo Gate Fee

JAN 4 | SAT | 1PMNSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALLVS SELU LADY LIONSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

JAN 4 | SAT | 3PMNSU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS SELU LIONSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

JAN 11 | SAT10AM - 3:30PMCHILDREN’S FREEART CLASSESDowntown Art Gallery,630 Belanger Street, Houma

JAN 11 | SAT | 1PMBAYOU KIDZWINTER WORKSHOPThe Bayou Playhouse, Lockport$125 per student

JAN 11 | SAT | 7:30PMSPENCER BOHREN IN CONCERTThe Bayou Playhouse, Lockport$25 per person

JAN 18 | SAT | 3:30PMNSU MEN’S BASKETBALLVS TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

JAN 18 | SAT | 7PMBOEING BOEING PRESENTED BY THE THIBODAUX PLAYHOUSEJean Lafitte Center, Thibodaux$12 - $15 per person

JAN 18 | SAT | 7:30PMCINDERELLA BATTISTELLABayou Playhouse, Lockport$12-$25

JAN 18 | SAT | 7:30PM13TH ANNUAL FEAR NO EVILBULL RIDING CHALLENGEHouma-Terrebonne Civic Center$14.00 - $23.00

JAN 18 | SAT | 10PMCLUSTAFUNKFoundry On The Bayou, Thibodaux

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MONTH'S EVENTS!

JAN 25 | SAT7PM – 11PMTERREBONNE LIVESTOCKASSOCIATION RODEOTerrebonne Livestock and Agricultural Building on theHouma Air Base, HoumaAdults: $10 Children 12 and Under: $7 Children 2 and Under: FREE

JAN 25 | SAT | 7PMBOEING BOEING PRESENTED BYTHE THIBODAUX PLAYHOUSEJean Lafitte Center, Thibodaux$12 - $15 per person

JAN 25 | FRI | 7:30PMCINDERELLA BATTISTELLABayou Playhouse, Lockport$12-$25

WEEK 1

WEEK 2 JAN 6 | MON6PM - 12AM12TH NIGHT RENDEVOUSPlantation Inn, Houma

JAN 9 | THURS | 6:30PMLIVE MUSIC AT THE DRINKERYThe Dansereau House,Downtown ThibodauxFREE

JAN 10 | FRI | 6PMCOMMUNITY DINNERLittle Caillou Gym, ChauvinFREE

JAN 11 | SAT | 9AM - 7PM13TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFFTerrebonne Livestock and Agricultural Building at theHouma Air Base, Houma$50 entry fee | $10 gate fee

WEEK 3 JAN 16 | THU | 5:30PMNSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALLVS HBU HUSKIESNicholls State University, Thibodaux

JAN 16 | THURS | 6:30PMLIVE MUSIC AT THE DRINKERYThe Dansereau House, Downtown ThibodauxNo Fee

JAN 16 | THURS | 7:30PMNSU MEN’S BASKETBALL VS HBU HUSKIESNicholls State University, Thibodaux

JAN 17 | FRI | 7 PMBOEING BOEINGPRESENTED BYTHE THIBODAUX PLAYHOUSEJean Lafitte Center, Thibodaux$12 - $15 per person

JAN 17 | FRI | 7:30PMCINDERELLA BATTISTELLABayou Playhouse, Lockport$12-$25

JAN 18 | SAT | 9AM - 2PMRIDE OUT OBESITY SPIN-A-THONRenaissance Family Fitness, Houma$10

JAN 18 | SAT10AM - 3:30PMCHILDREN’S FREEART CLASSESDowntown Art Gallery, 630 Belanger Street, HoumaFREE

JAN 18 | SAT | 1PMBAYOU KIDZWINTER WORKSHOPThe Bayou Playhouse, Lockport$125 per student

JAN 18 | SAT | 1PMNSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALLVS TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI ISLANDERSNicholls State University, Thibodaux

WEEK 4 JAN 19 | SUN | 2:30PMCINDERELLA BATTISTELLABayou Playhouse, Lockport$12-$25

JAN 23 | THU | 6:30PMLIVE MUSIC AT THE DRINKERYThe Dansereau House, Downtown ThibodauxFREE

JAN 24 | FRI | 12PM–9PMJAN 25 | SAT | 10AM–8PMJAN 26 | SUN | 11AM–5PM16TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN LOUISIANA BOAT, SPORT,AND RV SHOWHouma-Terrebonne Civic CenterAdults: $8 | Children 15 and Younger: FREE

JAN 24 | FRI | 7PMBOEING BOEINGPRESENTED BYTHE THIBODAUX PLAYHOUSEJean Lafitte Center, Thibodaux$12 - $15 per person

JAN 24 | FRI | 7:30PMCINDERELLA BATTISTELLABayou Playhouse, Lockport$12-$25

JAN 25 | SAT10AM - 3:30PMCHILDREN’S FREEART CLASSESDowntown Art Gallery,630 Belanger Street, HoumaFREE

JAN 25 | SAT11AM – 2PMSOUPER BOWL FOR UNITED WAY FOR SOUTH LOUISIANACourtyard by Marriot, Houma

WEEK 5 JAN 26 | SUN | 2:30PMCINDERELLA BATTISTELLABayou Playhouse, Lockport$12-$25

JAN 28 | TUE6PM – 9PMHOUMA-TERREBONNE CHAMBEROF COMMERCE ANNUAL BANQUETHouma-Terrebonne Civic Center, Houma$65 per person

JAN 30 | THU | 5:30PMNSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALLVS ORU GOLDEN EAGLESNicholls State University, Thibodaux

JAN 30 | THU | 8PMNSU MEN’S BASKETBALLVS ORU GOLDEN EAGLESNicholls State University, Thibodaux

JAN 31 | FRI | 7:30PMCINDERELLA BATTISTELLABayou Playhouse, Lockport$12-$25

JAN 31 | FRI | 10PMCLUSTAFUNKCate Street Pub, Hammond$5

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If you’d like to support a cause to crush obesity, then you need to get off the couch and put your leg warmers on! Do you want to join a trend that will empower you, mind, body, and

soul? Then, join a fad that will smash those calories you’ve wanted to shed. This raving mania that’s all the rage is called “spinning”. No, not spinning around and around in circles, but, bicycling! If you don’t want to shave off any calories at the moment, you can still come and support the “Ride Out Obesity” event on Saturday, January 18 from 9:00 AM till 2:00 PM at Renaissance Family Fitness in Houma. Shed light on a growing problem, Obesity. Obesity is a major obstacle for many. It can cause many diseases such as high cholesterol and diabetes. Louisiana is ranked fourth in the U.S. for most individuals overweight, while West Virginia is ranked number one in the country. So, explore an organization that wants to “stamp it out”. For $10.00, support a cause that is precious to, Lori Bolden, director and founder of “Stamp Out Obesity”. Make sure to wear your neon “spinning” clothes for the day. The fundraiser is to take place in Houma. Spin with us, as we crush this widespread problem!

WHERE THERE’S A WILL,THERE’S A WAYBolden is filled with joy when she talks about spinning. It all began in 1995 when she started to attend spinning classes at Renaissance Family Fitness. From then on, she became glued to the bikes. Bolden’s persistence enabled her to lose ninety-five pounds. Her love for fitness grew into the non-profit organization,

“Stamp Out Obesity”. Her passion bubbled into her becoming a spinning trainer. She gives free classes every Saturday at Renaissance Family Fitness. She also lights up when she talks about her non-profit organization. Her mission is to educate people to live a healthier and more active lifestyle. She wants to teach others on how to break the cursed cycle of bad habits. Bolden is trying to pay-it-forward by helping people shed pounds in a fun-filled way. A key partner in this event and to Bolden’s organization is, William LeBlanc. He is also an enthusiastic spinner. Both LeBlanc and Bolden attended the same spinning class.

JUST KEEP SPINNINGBrandy O'BanionStamp Out Obesity holds its

first spinning event in Houma.

Photo: Brian WaitzCyclists peddle during a spinning class at Renaissance Family Fitness in Houma.

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LeBlanc lost 120 pounds by jumping on those bikes and pedaling off stubborn calories. Those burned calories can consist of 500 to 1100 calories a class! He was so motivated that he became a certified spinning instructor also. He is not just a trainer, but also a teacher of confidence. When you enter LeBlanc’s class, you enter

“Will-zone”! “The Will Zone” is filled with lifetime friends and happy long-lasting memories. A lot goes into coordinating a spinning class. LeBlanc makes sure the music entices you to prepare for a tantalizing session. You enter a territory of uplifting empowerment. This cycling movement is growing so much, that there are now twenty-five bikes to choose from! LeBlanc is the mastermind behind this first

“Stamp Out Obesity” event. Bolden and LeBlanc are hefty success stories. They are not hefty in poor habits anymore, but hefty in will power and strength. There is a work-marriage between Bolden and LeBlanc. They wanted to form a team and reach out to people and offer a variety of resources. Their main endeavor is to get people from the couch to a bike!

Resources can be a variety of options, from fitness classes to education on nutrition. Resources start a chain effect.A success story can cause inspiration and inspiration turns into motivation. All this hard work takes funding and sponsors. There needs to be links and supporting roles. Some connections include nurse practitioners, nutritionists, psychiatrists, and pharmacists.All these partners can help a person on their journey to a healthy lifestyle. Some generous sponsors include:

Renaissance Rehabilitation CenterRe/Max Good Earth Realty IncTrapp Cadillac, Chevrolet, IncHassel Wealth ManagementPerque Floor Covering, Inc

Floorcovering UnlimitedEric Landry Agency, LLC

(Allstate Insurance)Haydel’s Drug Store

STAMP IT OUTIf the “erase out obesity” idea stirs your heart, experience a fun-filled day with family, friends, and soon-to-be friends at the first “Ride Out Obesity” event. It will be a day of learning and insight on a lackluster lifestyle. Warm faces will welcome you with open arms. There will be four spinning classes with four instructors to coach you as you take a ride of success. Cycling for the spin-a-thon will be going on all day. Are you a first time spinner? Don’t worry, it may seem intimidating in the beginning, but once you hear the music pumping, doubts fade away! The sound of giggling cyclers will attract you to these sessions. These classes are for all shapes and sizes, young and old. Just like a height limit for a rip-roaring rollercoaster, there is also a height limit for the bikes. You have to be at least four feet, ten inches and eleven years old. Take a journey with the peppy instructors as they coach you to find your inner strength.

Photo: Brian WaitzWilliam LeBlanc concentrates during a spinning session.

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WHAT NOW?With funding the “Stamp Out Obesity” organization, you will offer resources to many in need. As you donate to Lori Bolden’s cause, you will enable her to travel and spread the “fitness-trend” word. She needs donors to help fund her mission of a healthy lifestyle. Bolden is an energetic and on a quest to diminish obesity throughout the state of Louisiana. By donating, you are helping your fellow Louisianans, your neighbor, and your family. Poor eating habits can cause depression and other “thorn-in-the-side” symptoms. Bolden wants to evoke in others the importance of movement. If this event calls your name, join the “Stamp Out Obesity” club. If you become a member, you will be given a t-shirt. If you choose to become a non-spinner, there is a link on the website prompting you to click and donate. A donation from a non-spinner of ten dollars will also include a t-shirt. If you choose to join the spinning craze that day, there are four sessions, each session lasting one hour. Make sure to reserve a spot! There will be four time slots to choose from. There will be multiple instructors to give you a boost of confidence. Have any question or concerns; call Louise Christovich, the organizer of this big-hearted event, at 985.872.2582. Hosting the spin-a-thon is Renaissance Family Fitness in Houma. Make sure to attend a zestful, life-changing day!

Indoor cycling, as an organized activity, is a form of exercise with classes focusing on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity and recovery, that involve using a special stationary exercise bicycle with a weighted flywheel in a classroom setting.

Say What!?Say What!?

Do you want more insight on the spinning mania? Make sure to join LeBlanc’s Facebook page, Yeah Baby Spinning Group. His Facebook page includes updates on his spinning classes and many photos. Do you have any questions for this veteran spinner? Just send a message! Also, join Lori Bolden’s “Stamp Out Obesity” page. Information will be given on the non-profit organization. Have a question for Bolden? Send her a message also! Take the time to research their pages. You’ll be inspired! WN

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MBER 3 The newest member of the Fathom Media family, going home with all pre-k

through sixth graders in all Terrebonne and Lafourche parish schools.

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Celeste Roberts

What are some of your favorite memories from the 1990s and early 2000s? The jelly sandals? Everything in plaid? Recording your favorite TV shows on a VHS tape?

How about the music? Ah, yes. The Backstreet Boys, N*Sync, and 98°, the boy bands that stole many girls’ hearts. The pop princesses Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. The rap artists like Jay-Z, Missy Elliot, and Dr. Dre. Let’s not forget to include rock stars Nirvana, Rage against the Machine, and Green Day. The genres and musicians go on and on.

If you’re nostalgic for nights spent dancing, singing, and shaking to hits of the last twenty years, clear your calendars in early 2014 for The Lewinskys.

Featuring the talented Steve Junot, Todd Adams, Chris Eaton, and Hillary Wells, The Lewinskys intend to make their audience dance, head-bang, slide—and have a heck of a time.

The Lewinskys practice for their first show in January. Photo: Brian Waitz

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I’M WITHTHE BANDAll four members are Houma natives and will be exchanging instruments depending on the song. That’s right—there is no

“bassist,” “guitarist,” “keyboardist,” or “drummer.” The band practices every Monday, with Hillary driving in from New Orleans to lend her voice.

So, why the name “The Lewinskys”? When playing around with band names, Chris tossed out that title and then didn’t even vote for it. “There’s only one Lewinsky that everybody knows,” he jokes. “If you have to ask who Monica Lewinsky is, then you’re asking about our band.

Perhaps the most innovative aspect of The Lewinskys will be their video mapping: screens will be placed behind the bands and display images as the music fills the venue, making the performance both an audio and a visual experience.

STEVE JUNOT

A Houma-native and full-time musician, Steve lived in Atlanta, GA, for a short period of time. “I really didn’t meet as many musicians there as I did here,” he explains. “I went there to study audio and studio production, but I didn’t like that. I moved back here to pursue music.”

Music has been a part of his life since he was a baby; he used to roll under his family’s hi-fi system whenever it would play music! He began learning guitar as a child and played the trumpet in the school band. Steve primarily sings and plays guitar, and he has gigs five nights a week.

“I like almost everything,” he says. “I’ve played all kinds of genres. In fact, I recently played some Lil Wayne. I was in groups in high school, and I’ve toured with Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band, a zydeco band. I’ve been doing my thing around Thibodaux and Houma as a soloist, so The Lewinskys is my only main group.”

Despite the hectic schedule of being a professional musician, Steve doesn’t think he would trade it for a “regular” job. “I don’t like waking up early, and I don’t like having people tell me what to do with my time. I can play and sing songs for people, making them happy. I’m doing what I love.”Don’t expect to see this band every week, though. “With The Lewinskys, there are limited places [around here] we can play with our productions,” he says. “We plan to travel and play in different cities. We want to keep things fresh and entice people to come and listen again.”

HILLARY WELLS

Hillary Wells works with her mom for their business, String Theory, which is a Houma-based jewelry company that uses guitar strings to make beautiful pieces to wear. She lived in Nashville when she was younger, and her father played music for a living. “I spent my childhood going to my dad’s gigs. I grew up listening to everything, but bluesy Southern rock is my favorite,” she says. “In college, I lived in San Francisco and had an internship with a music distributor. I’d write reviews on bands, and I loved it! I’ve also worked at an advertising firm. It was a really good experience, but I’m not really a 9-to-5 kind of person.”

Unlike the other three, Hillary hadn’t planned on forming a band. “One of my friends just told me that Steve and Todd were putting something together, and I gave them my information and came in for an audition,” she explains. “This is my first serious band. I’m really excited. I’ve played gigs with my family before and have been on stage before. I’ve had a little run with performing, but this is the first time I’m doing something of this nature to this extent.”

Like most musicians in serious bands, Hillary’s schedule can become a little overwhelming. “It’s a lot sometimes,” she admits. “I have String Theory with my mom, but it’s really nice that I work from home. It’s easier for me to schedule things.”

The Lewinskys practice a number in preparation for their first show in January.

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JAN 25 | SAT | 8PM VINO, HOUMA

The Lewinskys practice a number in preparation for their first show in January. Photo: Brian Waitz

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As a child of the ‘90s, Hillary is very familiar with The Lewinskys set lists. “These songs will bring up memories that I haven’t had in years!” she laughs. “I remember what I used to do while listening to these songs. My favorite groups include Nirvana and Natalie Merchant. One of the first groups I really loved was Hanson. They were just talented musicians.”

TODD ADAMS

Known for his piano skills at Aficionado’s and Vino!, Todd Adams is also a seasoned drummer. “Music has been a part of my life since 5th grade, first with drums,” Todd recalls. “My senior year, I started learning piano. In the late ‘80s, every band needed a piano player, not a drummer, so I took to piano mostly.”Todd also has spent some time outside of Louisiana. “I lived in Pennsylvania, met my wife there, got married, and then moved back here 16 years ago,” he says. “While I was there, I went three years without playing piano. I’ve worked as an office manager, a teacher, a construction worker. . . I’ve been playing music professionally now for 15 years. I thought about abandoning it, and I went back to school shortly for petroleum engineering. I realized that music is for me.”Being a musician means that your life is bound to be an adventure.

“I’ve played in cover bands, especially ones that played Top 40 hits, country, and pop. We traveled all over. I’ve also toured with Wayne Toups and learned Cajun and zydeco music,” Todd says.

Shortly after moving back to Houma, Todd played at The Top Hat as a soloist, building a reputation as a talented and entertaining pianist. He then played at Aficianado’s for 10 years after Terrebonne Parish President Michel Claudet ushered him there. Todd also plays gigs in New Orleans by himself, so The Lewinskys is his return to the group scene.

“It’s interesting to be swapping instruments in the same group during a performance,” he adds. “I also don’t really have a

The 90s cover band chose the name “The Lewinskys” after Monica Lewinsky, the American woman with whom United States President Bill Clinton admitted to having had an "inappropriate relationship" with while she worked at the White House in 1995 and 1996.

Say What!?Say What!?

Hillary Wells, lead vocals of The Lewinskys. Photo: Brian Waitz

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favorite genre. Everything is fun. I’ve played everything: hip-hop, metal, country, Cajun, pop. . . I just want people to have a good time when they hear us.”

CHRIS EATON

“Learn as many instruments as you can,” he says to young musicians. “I’m not trying to get into the music industry or break a record deal. Some musicians are good at hiding it if they’re bored; I can’t. I have to be into the music and the songs.”The hardest part about working full-time and being in bands?

“Keeping the energy. You have to put the day behind you and just have a good time,” Chris says. “It’s more social and more fun, but sometimes at the end of the day, you’re just tired.” Some of his favorite songs from this era? “I really liked grunge, but there were some groups, like En Vogue, that I loved but was afraid to admit to liking,” he confesses. “Now I don’t care if people know how much I love them. I’m older, and I don’t care what people think. I think a lot of people like ‘90s music, though. If you look at music today, the 90’s was the archetype of today’s music.”

WHAT NOW?The Lewinskys plan on being a hot act in the area. “We want people to have a good time,” Todd adds. “This is all about getting on your feet and dancing. No sappy love songs.”

“I think people in their 20s and 30s will come out, the people going to bars now,” Hillary says. “We’re trying to stick with mostly dance stuff. Like Steve says, ‘No sad music.’”

Keep your eyes open! “Like” The Lewinskys Facebook page and visit their Website for more information and scheduled performances. WN

Chris Eaton has been involved with music for about twenty years, playing Cajun, country, rock, pop—you name it. “We [The Lewinskys] are going to switch instruments around to get a different sound on different songs,” he explains. “I like to play different music to challenge myself. I liked Steve’s idea [The Lewinskys] because there are some songs and genres I’ve never tried before.” Chris works full-time and is also in the bands Chaos of the Cosmos and Good Feelings. He says that playing music helps him “to let out his creative side.”

The Lewinskys practice for their first show in January. Photo: Brian Waitz

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ATVS, RVS, &BOATS, OH MY!

No Swportsmen’s Paradise would be complete without a boat and RV show. Louisiana prides itself on its’ beautiful landscape and its’ outdoor pastimes. In South Louisiana,

ownership of a boat or RV is a rite of passage. A passage that leads to an adventure out on the water or across our vast lands of swamps and forests.

THE OUTDOORS EXPERIENCEHousing over 100,000 square feet of the latest and greatest of boats, RVs, jet skis, ATVs, fishing gear and more, the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center will once again be packed to the brim with equipment and products for every outdoorsman. The

Michelle GautreauxHouma-Terrebonne Civic Center hosts the Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport & RV Show

Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport & RV Show is held annually at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. This year it is from Friday, January 24 till Sunday, January 26. Local boat and RV dealers and other local businesses have the opportunity to exhibit their wares for the biggest three-day sale on the Gulf Coast. Open to the general public, this event will have the best-priced products of the entire season. Forty-nine brands of boats, one hundred and two brands of RVs and a vast array of much more. More than just window shopping, the show is a “touch and feel in one easy to shop and compare location.” Experience the RVs and boats firsthand by stepping into them, walking through, having a seat and letting your imagination run wild. From 2014 model campers such as travel trailers, motor homes, fifth wheels, pop ups, toy haulers and more; to the 1923 Model T DREAM CAMPER that tows its own outhouse. “This is the perfect place to launch your RV adventures.”

JAN 24 | FRI | 12PM–9PMJAN 25 | SAT | 10AM–8PMJAN 26 | SUN | 11AM–5PMHOUMA-TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER, HOUMA

The boats are all lined up for showing inside of the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center.

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LEARN FROM THE BESTThe event will also have daily fishing seminars in the World’s Largest Mobile Aquarium. The 5,000 gallon, forty-two foot long Bass Tub will be showcasing nationally recognized fishing experts. Fishermen will be able to watch products in action, such as how lures work and how bass strike them. For the young fishermen, there will even be a rainbow trout pond. Friday is Family Day and all children twelve and under will be able to fish the pond once for free. The indoor pond will be stocked with rainbow trout and rod and bait is provided.

In addition to the boats, RVs, ATVs, Jet Skis and the fun fishing and camping experience, the Southern Louisiana Boat and RV

Show will also have boat lifts, guides, and resort information for your next outdoor experience. A stunning collection of sixteen of the largest Whitetail Deer will also be on display in the Whitetail Kings Collection.

And if you haven’t been locked in your attic somewhere, you might know of a “little” show called Duck Dynasty. A&E’s Duck Dynasty will be sending one of their bearded men, Martin on Sunday, January 26 to make an appearance from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

WHAT NOWWell, if you don’t already have some outdoor gear or you are looking for something new, this event will surely satisfy that outdoor palette of yours. Experience Louisiana with your family, whether it is out on the open road, camping, or on the water. Get out there and enjoy it!

The hours of operation for the event are Friday 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Ticket prices are $8.00 for adults and free to children 15 and under with a paid adult. In addition, parking is free. For more information visit their website, www.SouthernLouisianaBoatRVShow.com.WN

RVs are made by American companies employing American workers that

are located in America. In fact, more than 60% of

recreation vehicles are made in Elkhart

Country, Indiana. Another 15%

are produced in Oregon & California.

Say What!?Say What!?

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WHAT NOW?Meet Gibbens Robichaux Celeste Roberts

Gibbens Robichaux enjoys playing the piano and singing in his spare time. Photo: Brian Waitz

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HOW DID YOU MEETYOUR WIFE, JOANN?She was 13, and I was 16. I was walking on Canal Street, and she was looking out the window with her head in her hands (demonstrates her look). We went out for 7 years. She had to wait for me to get back from Japan.

DO YOU HAVE ANY CHILDREN?Joann and I have four children: Vicky, Richard, Jr. (“Gibbs”); Tim; and Chris. Tim is the band director at E. D. White Catholic High School.

YOU LIVE SO CLOSE TO THE CARMEL INN. THERE MUST BE A LOT OF HISTORY IN THIS SMALL AREA!The Carmel Inn used to be Mount Carmel Academy, a private Catholic school for girls. Our house used to be in the backyard of the [big, white] house next door, which was built in 1898 for $5,000! It would cost over a million dollars to be built today. Across the street on East 2nd Street is where I was born.

WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONSAND PASTIMES?I love to play music. I started taking piano lessons when I was 13. My brother started with me, but he quit the next day. I’ve been playing the piano ever since. I learned to play the organ when I was in Okinawa. I was a chaplain’s assistant, and they asked me to learn how to play. I also started the choir over there on the airbase. I love to write, study history, watch TV, and, of course,

WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN?August 17, 1930 in Thibodaux in my parents’ home. I was three months premature and weighed maybe three pounds. I was born at 7 o’clock on a Sunday morning. I survived on a Holstein cow’s milk. My great-great grandfather founded Thibodaux, by the way!

HAVE YOU EVER LIVEDOUTSIDE OF THIBODAUX?I graduated when I was 16 from Thibodaux College, right after 11th grade, and I then went into the service. I served in the United States’ Air Force and spent 25 months in Okinawa, Japan. I attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, where I earned my Bachelor’s of Science degree in music.

OKINAWA MUST HAVE BEEN SUCHAN ADVENTURE. DID YOU TRAVELTO JAPAN’S MAIN ISLAND?Yeah, on a cargo plane. They put us up in this place overnight, and when I woke up, my brother was right next to me! He was stationed in Korea, and neither of us had any idea that we would see each other. Can you imagine the chances?

WHAT DID YOU DO AFTER YOU RETURNED FROM COLLEGE?I taught seventh grade for $250 a month. Can you imagine? $250 a month to teach? I don’t think I was meant to be a teacher. I worked in the Welfare Office in Thibodaux and played organ and piano for events.

What Now Writer Celeste Roberts enjoyed her time talking with Gibbens Robichaux about his contributions to the community and his hobbies. Photo: Brian Waitz

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go to church. I am a devout Catholic. I love to watch House Hunters and football on television. I’m a stay-at-home guy.

IS RELIGION A CENTRALASPECT OF YOUR LIFE?I’m very religious, and I have been an active member of the church since I was a child. I became an altar server when I was 7. For my first Mass, I was scheduled to serve at the 6 AM Mass. I

was so nervous and excited that I couldn’t sleep. I woke up, got on my bicycle, and rode to the church. I sat on the steps, and my mother drove up in her car at 4:15. “What are you doing out here? Don’t you know it’s 4 in the morning?” she exclaimed. I went back home with her.

DID YOU EVER PARTICIPATE IN CHURCH SERVICES AFTER YOUGREW UP?I played the organ at St. Joseph Catholic Church for 20 years. I have played for over 500 weddings and 1,500 funerals.

WHO ARE YOURFAVORITE COMPOSERS?Chopin and Strauss

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICEFOR YOUNG PEOPLE?My biggest advice for young people is to have a religion. I also believe it’s important to laugh. I have a wonderful sense of humor. I cried only once in my life—at my daddy’s funeral. I used to read the funny papers with my daddy. I think I got my sense of humor from him.

Thibodaux is nicknamed “Queen City of Lafourche” and was named after local plantation owner Henry Schuyler Thibodaux, who provided land for the village and served as acting governor of Louisianain 1824.

Say What!?Say What!?

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WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST THAT VISITORS TO THIBODAUX DO?I think they should visit the churches. They are beautiful. Visitors should also visit Nicholls State University. What it has done for Thibodaux is amazing. Thibodaux has two great high schools as well. My favorite restaurants are Fremin’s and Envie. I used to love Bilello’s, where Politz is now.

IF YOU COULD TRAVEL IN TIME, WHERE WOULD YOU GO AND ATWHAT TIME?I would have loved to be an apostle during Jesus’ time. Of course, they didn’t have pianos or organs back then!

DO YOU THINK YOU COULDEVER BE PRESIDENT?No, indeed. I’m not politically motivated. In fact, I think that if I hadn’t gotten married, I would have become a priest.I have been very close with all the mayors of Thibodaux, though. I contribute to the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce each month with my column, TidBits. I’ve been on KTIB radio to discuss the city and history. I’ve been awarded the Mayor for a Day award, too. I founded the St. Joseph Gumbo in 1990, which serves gumbo during Lent at St. Joseph church. All the proceeds go to the Good Samaritan Food Bank in Thibodaux. More than $200,000 has been donated since 1990.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR PROJECTS, PAST AND IN-PROGRESS?I have written a children’s book, MonkeyWorks. The idea came to me about ten years ago when Father Oscar at St. Joseph said he didn’t know how he was going to change some burnt-out lights in the ceiling. I joked. “Well, why don’t you get some monkeys to do it?” MonkeyWorks is a about monkeys in Louisiana, mainly Thibodaux. I also have music CDs. In 1967, I composed the alma mater for E. D. White in 15 minutes! It’s still played today. I’m also working on a book that I want to come out next year, Truly Present.

WHERE ELSE WOULD YOULIVE IF YOU HAD TO MOVE?Well, I wouldn’t move! I love to travel by van or car, not boat or plane. I’d love to go to Great Britain or Switzerland, though, to visit.

Want to learn more about Mr. Gibbens Robichaux? Check out his monthly TidBits column in the Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce’s newsletter and visit his website, www.gibrob.com. WN Gibbens Robichaux with his

monkey used to represent his book, MonkeyWorks.

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Most of us have heard the enchanting tale of Cinderella, the beautiful and kind girl who is forced to serve her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. Cinderella’s only

true friends are little mice and birds, who help her with her chores and keep her spirits alive. Along comes Cinderella’s fairy godmother on the night of the prince’s royal ball, and with a little magic, Cinderella’s rags transform into a stunning ball gown. Let’s not forget the glass slippers, which lead sweet Cinderella to her happily ever after with her prince. But what if Cinderella’s story took place on the bayou?

CAJUN ROYALTYThe Bayou Playhouse in Lockport is excited to present Bob Bruce and David Cuthbert’s Cinderella Battistella once again as part of its sixth season. From January 17 to February 2, audiences can watch Cinderella Battistella of Lower Lafourche endure the cruelty of her step-mama and her two ugly stepsisters down in Pointe of Saucisse. Young and lovely Cinderella dreams about attending the Twelfth Night Ball for the chance to be crowned The King Cake Queen, but her despicable step-mama and stepsisters won’t hear of her leaving the house for anything fun. Who can help poor Cinderella Battistella? Her Voodoo Princess Fairy God Mama from La Butte de Coquille, of course!

“[One of my] favorite parts of the play is the crustaceans that are poor Cinderella Battistella’s friends. Our show does not have

mice,” laughs Cindy Griffin, the managing director of the Bayou Playhouse. “We keep it local, and in lieu of the fairy

godmother, we have a voodoo god-mama, Mama LaRoux!”

The Bayou Playhouse first produced Cinderella Battistella in November 2012 under the direction of Perry Martin, the long-time director of the playhouse. Griffin says, “It was sold out for seven weeks! Since there were so many people who wanted to see the show who couldn’t get in, we decided to bring it back in January 2014.”

HAPPILY EVER AFTER...DOWN DA BAYOU

Celeste RobertsThe Bayou Playhouse puts on their hitproduction of Cinderella Battistella.

One of the most popular versions of Cinderella was written in French by Charles Perrault in 1697, under the name Cendrillon. The popularity of his tale was due to his additions to the story, including the pumpkin, the fairy-godmother and the glass slippers.

Say What!?Say What!?

Mindy Guidroz (Cinderella), Aggie Thibodaux (Feliciana), Trey Acosta (Tangipahoa), Tiffany Billiot (Mother LeRoux), and Emma Burlette (Berl Crawfish) of Cinderella Battistella.

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Most of the original cast is back to share the tale of Cinderella Battistella, but there is a new prince who will woo the pretty damsel. “We are proud to introduce a new Prince to our stage, Jacob Miller, who is a recent theater graduate from LSU,” Griffin announces. “He was the Big Bad Wolf in our recent production of The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf. He was such a crowd favorite that we cast him as the Prince.”

Returning cast members from the original November 2012 production include Mindy Guidroz as Cinderella, Tiffany Billiot as Mama LaRoux, Sara Goodrum as the wicked step-mama, Aggie Thibodaux and Trey Acosta as the two ugly stepsisters, and Caroline Savoie and Emma Burlette as the crustaceans.

BEHINDTHE BAYOU PLAYHOUSEDirector Perry Martin calls this playhouse

“Lockport’s jewel box.” What was once a warehouse has turned into a petite theater full of passionate individuals who want to bring the arts and culture to Lockport. The red velvet seats are actually the original ones from the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans; after Hurricane Katrina, the seats were salvaged and restored. The playhouse is completely non-profit, and all of the actors and actresses are paid to perform. The fantastic talent and love put into each production have not gone unnoticed; word-of-mouth advertisement has proven to be the most valuable marketing tool, pulling in residents of New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Lockport for an evening of fine entertainment. No one leaves disappointed.

Although many women must drag their husbands to see a play, their grumpy fellows end up falling under the spell of the theater’s acting, which rival Broadway’s, and end up purchasing season tickets to ensure that they do no miss another production. Many plays are family-friendly, but a few cater to more mature audiences. Past plays include Rising Water, Okra, A Confederacy of Dunces, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, A Streetcar Named Desire, and several more. Dr. John Doucet, a professor of biology at Nicholls State University, has written Tant Que Durera la Terre and Torn Page, both of which have been performed at the Bayou Playhouse.Non-professional and professional actors and actresses are thrown into the mix, which helps theater novices learn useful acting techniques. The price for a Broadway

play easily runs $100 plus per person,but for a fraction of that cost, localsand visitors can experience outstanding performances in an intimate setting.

BayouKidz! is another fun aspect of the Bayou Playhouse. It is a drama education program that strives to introduce children ages 7 to 18 to professional acting, stage design, and storytelling. Winter work-shops and summer camps are availablefor interested parents and children.

Volunteers are always welcome to offer their assistance at the Bayou Playhouse as well. Theater upkeep, production assistance, and special events require as many helping hands as possible to ensure the theater’s success. Interested businesses and individuals may also sponsor the playhouse or even adopt a seat for an entire season, complete with the donor’s name added to the seat.

WHAT NOW?Anyone who has fallen in love with the hope that the story of Cinderella inspires is sure to enjoy an evening of a unique twist on the classic tale of determination, a little magic, and pure kindness.

To order tickets, go online to www.bayouplayhouse.com or click on the link on the playhouse’s Facebook page (Bayou Playhouse). You can also call the box office at 888-992-2968, extension 1 or visit the playhouse at 101 Main Street in Lockport. Tickets are $23 in advance, $25 at the door, $12 for children 12 and under, and free for children 5 and under when they sit on their parent’s lap. Showtimes are January 17 to February 2 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:30 PM.WN

JAN 17 - FEB 2FRIS & SATS | 7:30PMSUNS | 2:30PM BAYOU PLAYHOUSE, LOCKPORT

Aggie Thibodaux as Cinderella’s Cajun stepsister, Feliciana. Photo: Brian Waitz

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Live 4 Sports of Houma

While most of Louisiana is in the exciting swing of Saints’ football hype, Ed Bice is helping the running community gear up for marathon running season with

his nationally-recognized store, Live 4 Sports.

Bice and his wife, Amie, both Houma natives, opened Live 4 Sports in June 2013. They carry running shoes and apparel as well as various accessories and gear, such as water bottles, hats and visors, fuel belts and GPS watches.

Bice had noticed a growing community of runners in the area and knew a running store was a necessity. “Myself included with a bunch of the running community here, we travel to New Orleans, Baton Rouge or Lafayette to the run specialty stores there,” Bice explains. “So there was a need and we’re trying to fill that need now.”

“We’d been toying with the idea for a few years,” Bice said. “We hired a consultant, we looked at the numbers and thought that we could do okay in business. And so we jumped in both feet and went after it.” In addition to the husband-wife ownership, Bice’s sister and another friend work part time for the fledgling business.

Bice has been active in sports most of his life. He played soccer at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina before transferring to University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He attended Nicholls State University to complete a bachelor’s degree in athletic training. After years of not running, Bice rediscovered his love for it. “I’ve always been active in the sporting community,” Bice says. “And as

far as just the running goes […], as a kid and through high school, [I] ran. Didn’t run a lot until the last few years.”

One of Bice’s favorite things about running is the camaraderie. “Whether it’s a large event like [a marathon] or it’s a small benefit run here in town,” Bice says, “the sense of community with the runners is really nice.” Bice has participated in one full marathon and a few half marathons and is currently training for Baton Rouge’s Louisiana Marathon in January. But he still enjoys pounding his hometown’s pavement. “I truly love running in Houma, taking off with no set course in mind,” Bice says.

Bice prides his business on customer service and satisfaction. “We try to spend a little time talking to our customers, getting to know: a) their needs and b) what are they doing at this particular time, you know: how much are they running, are they just starting, have they been running, and if they have anything in the upcoming future as far as [running] events go.”

Running shoes are the store’s main sell and Bice’s sales goal is to help customers find the perfect shoes for their running needs.

“We’re not pushy salespeople,” Bice explains. “We’re here to help and that goes towards selling the shoes.” Part of their selling process is to do a gait analysis for their customers. Gait analysis is a test process for analyzing how an individual’s body motion is affected during various activities, such as walking or running, according to active.com. It’s an important part of the sales process because “that gives us a better idea of the right shoe for that person,” Bice explains.

LIVE. LAUGH. RUN.Emily Hubbell

Ed Bice with his “50 Best Running Stores in America 2013” Award at Live 4 Sports in Houma. Photo: Brian Waitz

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EARLY SUCCESSCustomer satisfaction is what Bice attributes as the reason for the store’s recent recognition. Live 4 Sports made Competitor and Running Insight magazines’ “50 Best Running Stores in America” list. The store had only been open for about six weeks when the contest’s nomination process ended in July, Bice pointed out.

Live 4 Sports is the only running store in Louisiana to make the list. “It is a testament to our customers and to our running community that went on [the website] and nominated us,” Bice said. “We had an overwhelming number of nominations from what I understand.”

The process for nomination and selection of stores includes an online nomination page, inquiries to vendors and a mystery shopper at every location who analyzes store, product and service quality. “That’s the only thing that kind of aggravated me, is I still don’t know who [the mystery shopper] was,” Bice said with a laugh. “And we scored really, really well on our mystery shopper.”

WHAT NOW?With accessories, shoes, and apparel that line the store’s three main walls, there is one area that stands out: a two-seater sofa, a chair, a water cooler, a coffee maker and a mounted TV are all nestled in the front right-hand corner of the store. Bice wants a comfortable atmosphere for anyone who stops by. “It’s friends that’ll come in. If people come in, have their kids, we have the TV. We can put on cartoons for the kids. Or if there’s a game on, there’s a run on, a race or anything exciting we can put [on],” Bice explains. “And that’s kind of the experience we want our customers to have, is just laid back.” This sentiment is affirmed by the inscription above the entrance: “May all who enter as guests leave as friends.” And with such an early, rewarding start to Live 4 Sports, Bice anticipates future success with this small business. The Bices’ long-term goals include a larger store, but for now, they are looking toward community involvement and further customer service. Bice wants Live 4 Sports to “become the place where people turn to for everything running: questions on upcoming events, training, injuries, etc.” They are planning on holding events of their own at the store in 2014. “We are looking to offer several different talks and demos in the upcoming year,” Bice says.

Bice’s attitude about Live 4 Sports is hopeful, but also mirrors the environment of the store: easy and laid back. “We’re still infants in this world, this running world.”WN

The oldest person to complete a marathon was born in 1911, making him 100 years old at the time. He was an Indian man named Fauja Singh. AND guess what? Fauja didn’t even start running until he was 89 years of age. It’s never too late!

Say What!?Say What!?

Colorful running shoes on display at Live 4 Sports in Houma. Photo: Brian Waitz

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HOW TO MIX METALSTO CREATE A SPARK

House to Home

It is impossible to open a home décor magazine or browse a home goods store without being inundated with a multitude of metallic accessories, fixtures, and lighting. How

do you choose between the warm brass and polished chrome? Luckily you don’t have to. Now is the perfect time to break the old design rule of matching the metal finishes throughout your home. In doing so, you are able to create a more interesting palette of colors and textures. If mixing metallics seems intimidating, there are a few tips and tricks to making it work in your home.

An easy place to start is to play off your existing color scheme. For instance, if you are using gray tones in your room, hang a gold mirror to contrast the cool color on the wall. Similarly, silver hues add a contemporary touch to a blue or white room. Neutral palettes provide a clean slate for creating depth by layering satin, polished, aged or hammered metal. This is a simple way to avoid a monotonous room without using color.

Accessories are an easy way to experiment with mixing different metals and finding a combination that suits your taste. They are less of a commitment and can be easily moved or changed throughout a room. Set up a table vignette using gold, aged brass, nickel, and lacquered black to test out your skills with combining different metallics. Once you find a combination that works, you can use it as a guide to develop a palette and plan for the rest of the room.

Just like most things in design, balance is key. Using a mixture of tones, finishes, and colors throughout a room will create a well thought out, sophisticated palette. To balance the gold mirror in the gray room mentioned above, add pillows or curtain panels with a gold and silver pattern or texture. Fabric is a great, affordable way to connect all the metals used throughout the room. Rugs, although more of an investment, can help to serve the same purpose.

If you are still hesitant to mix things up or if you are already committed to a certain metal tone, you can incorporate a contrasting element to create warmth or modernize a space. An aged copper hood would add a lived-in feeling to a sleek and contemporary kitchen. Incorporating different textures in the same metal can also help to add interest to a repetitive scheme. In a bathroom with polished nickel faucets and fixtures, a brushed silver mirror and hammered pewter accessories will prevent it from feeling repetitive and boring.

Black is an important element that many homeowners shy away from. Every room needs a little black. Don't be afraid to use it! A touch of black helps to add weight and glamour without being overpowering. Instead of sticking to the norm this year, add a little spark to your space by incorporating a mix of metals in your home décor. If you use any of these tips in your home, please send before and after pictures to info@fathomla.com for a shoutout in the next issue of What Now Magazine! We look forward to seeing what you do to improve your living space and turn your house into a home. For more information about my work, visit nikilandry.com. WN

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Health & WellnessRING IN THE NEW YEARWITH A NEW, HEALTHY YOU!

Is your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight? Eat healthier? Feel better? While many people set these as their goals, the problem is that they are difficult to maintain. Resolutions

are usually easy to start, but the challenge is to hold on to them. According to Web MD, 64% of resolvers are still hanging in there at the end of January. Six months later, that number drops to 44%. Use the tips below to help you stay on track. Make 2014 the year that you achieve your health and fitness goals!

Set realistic and specific goals! If your goal is to lose weight, shoot for 1-2 pounds a week. If you strive to lose more than that per week, it is not only unrealistic but it is unhealthy as well. If your goal is to eat healthier, make small daily changes. For example, set a goal to eat one vegetable and one fruit per day. These small goals go a long way!

Get support! Studies show that a support system is critical, especially after a month or so when motivation usually goes out of the window. Tell your friends, family, or co-workers about your goals, but be sure to find people who will be there for you long term. The best case scenario is to find someone who shares the same goals!

Sign up! Join an exercise class or register for a race in your area. Having these goals can help you stay focused!

Have a plan! This is key to achieving your goals. Figure out how you will deal with temptations that will most definitely arise, such as skipping your exercise class or eating that last piece of cake! What is your plan when you go out to dinner? When will you do the grocery shopping? When will you exercise? Write down your plan!

Make a “Pros” and “Cons” list! It is sometimes more effective to see a list of items on paper to help keep your motivation strong. You can refer to this list when you feel the urge to throw in the towel. When you read that too much sugar can cause diabetes as well as make you gain weight, you will have more willpower to resist it!

Make your health a priority. Ask yourself, what does being in good health mean to you? How important is it to you to be there for your children, grandchildren, nieces, or nephews? Think about the special people in your life who want you to be healthy!

Remember that this won’t happen overnight. Be persistent and patient! If you are having trouble sticking with it, keep trying! Never give up!

Most importantly, don’t beat yourself up. There are going to be times when you fall off of your plan. Setbacks are inevitable! When you skip a week of exercise or overeat, put it in the past and focus on the future. WN

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One Tank TripHAPPY ANTIQUING!

When Ben suggested that we revamp my column to a “one-tank trip” column, I was so open to this. I mean who wouldn’t want to do a monthly trip on a tank of gas?

I love having a day outing with my daughter Natalie, and it usually involves shopping. Often, we go to Magazine Street in NOLA, which is a mecca of shops and restaurants that stretch for endless city blocks, and parking can be a nightmare. So, when she moved into her house, she asked me to go with her to look for some things for the house. She had gone to Denham Springs a while back with a friend and told me how amazing the Antique Village is there. So, it was decided that we would forgo going to Magazine and go to Denham Springs instead. Now, our outings always include lunch somewhere—one has to have “fuel” for a long day of shopping. We decided to lunch at French Market Bistro on Highland Road in Baton Rouge. Their motto is “The Art of Fine Food,” and the chefs do not disappoint. The Cream of Brie & Crabmeat Soup is off the charts, and the Warm Duck Salad is an interesting salad. I would order the dressing on the side, though, so that you can control the sweetness of the raspberry vinaigrette. Also, get the cup of soup and small side salad option. It is plenty enough food. However, if you want to have lunch in the antique district, you might want to try Taste of Louisiana Café, which serves up home-style Louisiana cooking.The Denham Springs Antique District is located in the heart of Denham Springs and is lauded as “the most affordable antique

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shopping in the South.” I think it might just be. Located within a three block area, there are over twenty-five stores to search for special treasures.

We began at the Rusty Rooster. Their website describes their shop as “the shop where you will find everything for your home at very reasonable prices. Whether your home is primitive, shabby chic, French country, or eclectic, there is something for everyone. It is a store that takes pride in decorating and showing the homeowner new ways to display their treasures.” I think it was my favorite.

Benton Brothers Antique Mall is huge and has some beautiful pieces of restored furniture, and the Copper Hutch has a huge array of vintage kitchen accessories as well as other treasures. Heritage House is a “two-story boarding house/hotel that is more than 100 years old. The first floor is full of antique furniture, glassware, pottery, vintage jewelry, clothing, and much more. The second floor is ‘The Old Boarding House’ with sixteen rooms full of special treasures for you and your home.”

I could go on and on about these shops, but I’m limited to the length of this column—so you will just have to take a one- tank trip to experience the Denham Springs Antique District. However, these shops are not all open every day of the week, so check out the website and plan your outing accordingly so that you can browse all of the shops. Happy antiquing, y’all! WN

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A new year brings new opportunities, new horizons, and new beginnings. Consistently, “new” is a chance for us to introduce, discover and experience life and accomplish

something not yet achieved. Coming out of a season of being thankful, celebrating our blessings and others, we also must take the time to look inward at ourselves.

New Year’s resolutions are meant to be a promise to one’s self to begin something new or stop doing something - beginning the first day of the year. Oftentimes, though, these resolutions only seem to “resolve” something that we feel is inadequate in our daily regiment, or something that we wish to do, and is forgotten about by March with nine months left in the year. The problem: we typically set goals that are surface-level and lack valuable connections to what we truly want to accomplish (the big picture). How many of your friends will join a gym and vow to not eat carbs? (Let’s count, for fun. And then see who is still utilizing their new gym membership by March.)

In this 360-degree holistic approach, your tone, perception, and focus should be addressed. You must evaluate what you did the entire previous year. For this reason, I suggest taking the first week of January to reflect and strategize your plan for execution

Up In Your BusinessFINDING NEWOPPORTUNITIES IN 2014

in mid-January. Following these tips can provide a chance to find new opportunities, personally and professionally, cross new horizons, and begin new victories.

WRITE YOUR OUTLOOK ON LIFE.Ultimately this will answer: “This is a year for ___.” If it’s not written down, it’s just a thought - thoughts transform, disappear, and get lost in the shuffle of everyday life. Your outlook is a perspective, and it should stem from your feelings and emotions to make a deeper connection to how you want your entire year to pan out. The benefit: a focused perspective to tune into, daily.

VOLUNTEER.There is an abundance of groups that need your help to carry out their mission, and so many of them represent causes that benefit many in need and someone we know. By helping others with your time and effort, you focus on what is truly valuable in life: people. The benefit to you is that you feel good at the end of the day, and you influence others to follow in your footsteps inadvertently.

MAINTAIN SOCIAL NETWORKS.Both personal and professional networking benefits you by developing your social skills, communication skills and leadership ability. Reconnect with the group who may be seeking a new board member, a creative mind, or new project. Personal development and opportunity are measurable outcomes of social networks.

TAKE TIME FOR YOU.In business, we focus on making the customer and their relationship with our organization secure, so it’s easy to forget about family and ourselves. Neglecting both has large repercussions, so let’s put aside the mobile phone and take a weekend vacation to reap the benefits of your work. You benefit from the relaxation and incubation from work with a refreshed mindset and a family to celebrate with.

JUST DO IT.Take the risk, make the leap. Sometimes all that’s missing is faith in yourself to succeed. After evaluating the financial, sensory, time and psychological risks, and if it makes sense, pull a Nike and Just Do It. The benefits will outweigh the costs, and you’ll learn something about yourself that you didn’t know before.Remember, a new year isn’t just about things you wish to accomplish; it’s about a new beginning for you with the wisdom from the previous years. Take action with conviction, and make it a fantastic 2014!

Selling Her Everyday provides workshops to build personal selling and marketing skills. www.SHE-Selling.com. WN

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The Page Turner

Lights! Camera! Action!

THE CIRCLEBY DAVE EGGERS

Mae is 24 and after making it through college and amassing significant student loan debt, she

is stuck working in her boring hometown at a utility company. When she gets the chance to work at a modern global tech company a few hours away, she feels like a star and makes the most of her opportunity so she doesn’t lose it. The future is here and anything that can make our lives easier and more entertaining is welcomed. We comment, share, like, and post. Parts of our lives are now lived virtually, where distance is meaningless and we can feel close to our family, friends, and contemporaries anytime we use our technology. It connects us to everyone and everything else, bringing all things full circle. But once in a closed circle, is there a way to get out?

The Circle is a preemptive novel that elucidates the potential dangers and builds on the stigmas of a transparent society that becomes manipulated and subtly controlled by invasive social technologies similar to our Facebook, Google, Instagram, and other familiar apps. These internet based platforms save our preferences, track where we go, and suggest recommendations based on our previous likes, purchases, etc. If we could track and record our health over time and that of our family members for the sake of improving overall health care and medical technologies - that would be a great advantage, right? If we could change voting from an expensive and time consuming affair to an instantaneous click possible from anywhere, cutting the cost by millions and allowing the money to go

to education or other areas - that would be a great relief, right? But if the improved health care also came with the government watching to make sure you take care of yourself and don’t eat fatty foods or smoke, would that be going too far? If voting became mandatory and the system could cut off your bank account or debit card if you didn’t vote, would that be an improvement to our democracy ensuring everyone did their part or a violation of our privacy? The technology is there and can be perfected, streamlined, and made available to all for the greater good, but should it be? These are the kind of scenarios Eggers brings into focus with his latest novel. I would recommend this book. Disclaimer: Mild Sex scenes, some explicit language. WN

In the fall of 2009, James Cameron released Avatar, a mega-budget science fiction film in 3D that divided

audiences and critics around the world. The film went on to gross $237 million in the US alone, garnered nine academy award nominations, and was widely heralded as the opening salvo of an era of 3D-cinema. But it was that movement toward 3D that caused a lot of fear among critics and some movie lovers alike. Roger Ebert went so far as to worry it might lead to the death of film.

One director, the Mexican born Alfonso Cuarón, saw Avatar not as a threat to intelligent cinema, but, rather, as an opportunity to expand the art-form itself. Four years later, Cuarón released Gravity—starring an unlikely Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. The film is pure poetry.

Rather than imagining 3D’s ability to impress and surprise as a chance to create gimmicks and show off technology, Cuarón set about to actually use the technology to create a more realistic,

gripping, and complex world than we have ever imagined space to be. Buoyed by a tight script, remarkable acting, and an imagination that is Cuarón’s own, Gravity creates a film that completely re-thinks the genres of space and action movies.Watching in 3D, you feel as if you are lost in space, but the 3D effects never draw attention to themselves.Your heart, your mind, your perspective, and often your eyes via point-of-view camera shots, always remain with Bullock.The result is one of the most gripping and intelligent action movies I can remember in decades.

There is no back-story, no space for melodrama, no heavy-handed plot set up. The plot instead comes as these characters struggle to survive, and the plot seems all the more real and terrifying because of it.The film opens with a typed reminder of just how uninhabitable space is, and then the camera immediately joins Bullock, Clooney, and the rest of the space crew as they are attempting to fix the exterior of the Hubble telescope. Within five minutes they have lost communication with Earth,

have been hit by a debris field, and people start dying.

Unlike most space films that would use the 3D technology to further our imagination of space as a place of limitless possibility and heaven-like hope, here it is a space of danger—beautiful, enchanting, and seductive, but dangerous nonetheless.Thoughts of heaven, instead, are reserved for Earth, which always remains in the camera’s background. Now, at the precise moment that the 3D fad seems to be fading back into obscurity, Cuarón releases what may be the most thought provoking and interesting film ever released in 3D. It is a film that leaves you to question the possibilities and limitations of an art form. Almost every major American director missed something when they, like me, laughed at Avatar’s use of 3D. Cuarón didn’t laugh. He saw the opportunity to re-imagine cinema. And I for one am grateful. WN

Jasmine Richard

REVIEW OF THE FILM GRAVITY Dr. Todd Kennedy

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The Dish RagMEXICAN TRIANGLE

Something interesting has happened in Thibodaux. While La Casa Del Sol has long since dominated the area when it comes to Mexican cuisine, and El Paso has shaken

things up over the past few years, three low-key Mexican restaurants in Thibodaux are serving better, more authentic food. The strangest part? All three are less than a minute's walk apart.

La Palma, La Caverna, and La Estrella on St. Mary Street offer a refreshing take on Mexican food. Actually, it's their lack of a "take" I find so great. All three serve up authentic tacos: soft corn tortillas filled with grilled meats and topped simply with onion and cilantro. It's difficult to go back to the bland Tex-Mex of flour or hard corn tortillas with ground beef loaded with cumin, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese once you have the real deal. La Palma is definitely the most popular of the three, having been around for several years now and offering some of the more familiar Tex-Mex standards alongside some authentic items. The Tacos Zacatecanos are what you're looking for here. It's three tacos with your choice of carne asada or al pastor (beef or pork.) I prefer the beef, but the pork is great too. Gorge yourself on the salsa bar (the cold sauce is the best), and save a little to top your tacos.

The newcomer La Caverna is across the street. Like La Palma, its dining area is very small but not nearly as crowded with customers. That's probably because the menu is smaller with none of the Tex-Mex weighing it down. Thankfully, the taco choices are much more varied. They have the standard fajita steak, chicken, and even ground beef, but standouts like al pastor, barbacoa (barbecued beef), and the infamous lengua (beef tongue) make it worth the trip. Lengua is actually quite good and a great choice for anyone looking to push his or her food limits in a convenient and tasty way. La Caverna serves salsa as well, but it's nothing special. Just order a variety of tacos, top them with one of the two sauces they offer, and enjoy.

La Estrella is the most interesting of the three, considering it's both a taqueria and a Mexican grocery store. It stocks all sorts of interesting snacks and produce that you can't usually find nearby. A counter toward the opposite wall from where you walk in lists the menu entirely in Spanish. It's a bit fun deciphering it if, like me, you're not particularly proficient at the language. The taco section should be easy enough to navigate, though. Again, I like the fajita, pastor, and lengua. Make sure to grab one of the Mexican sodas from the coolers while you're at it. If you choose to dine in, you can catch up on your novellas on the TV. I never know what they're saying, but you can cut the tension with a knife!

For more information about the best food in Terrebonne and Lafourche, check out my blog Nomsola at nomsola.com and follow me on Facebook & Instagram by searching “Nomsola.” WN

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side and bourbon and rum being slightly higher. Some brands are higher than others but you can usually tell that simply by taste. If it tastes sweet, it’s probably higher in calories. I’d also like to point out that all those low-calorie flavored vodkas and premixed drinks are more often than not just a lot of marketing hype. Most of those products cut alcohol content in order to reduce calories. Some products may have half of the alcohol content of a regular drink which means you may need to have two drinks to achieve that warm relaxing glow you could get from one regular drink. What it amounts to is watering down drinks, and I am not a fan. You might as well use half a shot of regular liquor. Wines are a little higher, about 100-110 calories a glass but still a good choice as long as you stick to the drier varietals. Don’t bother with those diet brands - bleh. Think Cabernet or Sauvignon Blanc and stay away from Moscatos and the sweet Reislings. As far as beer is concerned, well what can I say, light beers are light for the same reason “light” liquors are

– lower alcohol content and more water. I’m not saying they are a bad option you should stick to what you like. But if you want more bang for your calories stick to liquor. The best thing you can do is to avoid choosing drinks with sugary mixers like soft drinks or fruit juice.

My favorite low-cal cocktail is super simple; pick a flavored vodka and soda water. Just be careful about the vodka. There are some that have added sugar but those are usually kind of obvious like cake or cinnamon bun. There are literally hundreds of flavored vodkas on the market now. Something I’ve seen become popular with the ladies is to carry one of the concentrated water flavor additives like MiO or Crystal Light in their purse and add it to vodka and water. Another great option if you are drinking at home is to pick up some flavored sparkling water from the grocery store. I usually keep about four different kinds of flavored sparkling water in the fridge. Here’s a recipe for a calorie conscious cocktail that tastes amazing and is super easy. WN

As a lover of all aspects of cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits, I hope to share some insights from my seventeen years of working in various beverage-related industries. Those

of you who know me know that I’m not a native. I moved to New Orleans from Florida about fifteen years ago and I later moved to Thibodaux following Hurricane Katrina. In the years since, I have come to love this place and its people and culture more than any other. When I think of home I think of South Louisiana.

At the start of a new year many people decide to turn over a new leaf and become more health conscious. So I think it’s a good time to talk about something that even though it may not be my favorite subject where alcohol is concerned I always get tons of questions about. Calories. Alcohol is one of those sneaky categories where people can really sabotage themselves by making the wrong choices. I’d like to give you a few tips to make healthy choices that won’t leave you feeling cheated.

Before I begin I would like to say that the following advice and opinions are just that - advice and opinions. I am not a dietician, I am a bartender who reads labels and articles and likes to play with liquor. First let’s be honest, Alcohol = Calories. There’s no getting away from it. Most hard liquors are around 80-100 calories a shot (1 ¼ oz) with vodka and gin being on the lower

Bottoms UpCOUNTING COCKTAILCALORIES

CUCUMBER MINT SPARKLER1 ¼ oz. Pearl cucumber vodka4 oz. sparkling water5 mint leavesPacket of Splenda or Truvia (optional)

Jeffery Markel

Photo: Jeffery Markel

Slice of cucumber and a lemon twist for garnish. Crush about 5 mint leaves in the bottom of a glass with a wooden spoon, add vodka and a sprinkle (you won’t need a whole packet) of your choice of sweetener. Stir just enough to dissolve the sweetener then fill the glass with ice and sparkling water and stir lightly. Garnish with a cucumber slice and a lemon twist. Enjoy!

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REACHING THE GOALOF FACIAL SKINREJUVENATION

Most individuals are interested in looking their best. When thinking of a New Year’s Resolution, one item on top of the list may be better skin care. There are

many services, procedures and products today that claim to remarkably improve one's skin and restore that youthful look. I have found the most successful treatment is a combination of chemical peels, microdermabrasion, silkpeel, and a tretinoin-based cream or gel.

Chemical peeling is used to treat fine lines and wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging, and hereditary factors.

Every peel is different, unique to each patient. I will suggest the proper peeling agent based upon the type of skin damage present and desired results. I may recommend quick, light peels with Alpha Hydroxy Acids for improved smoothness with a very short recovery period. This mildly invasive procedure only takes 10 to 20 minutes.

Salicylic acid is also used for mild peels. I use this solution for oily skin types, including individuals with acne, enlarged pores and overactive oil glands. Patients with thickened, oily skin of the nose and face will see improvement in the texture and appearance of their skin. There is no recovery period with this treatment.

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is most often used for medium-depth peeling. It treats surface wrinkles, blemishes, pigment problems, and pre-cancerous growths. The recovery period varies depending on the concentration used.

Phenol is used for the deepest of the peels. It treats coarse facial wrinkles, areas of blotchy or severely damaged skin caused by sun exposure and pre-cancerous growths. This peel is the most aggressive peel. There is a significant recovery period with this treatment.

Post-peel treatment will enhance the results of your chemical peel. It is very important that you wear sunblock after the deeper peels (since the new skin is fragile and more susceptible to injury) and that you use a tretinoin-based gel or cream on a regular basis. The tretinoin cream or gel is a vitamin A derivative approved for reducing the appearance of fine wrinkles, mottled darkened spots, and roughness in skin.

Microdermabrasions and Silkpeels can be used to enhance the effect of chemical peels when appropriate. Both remove the dead, outer layer of skin and in addition, the Silkpeel delivers a topical dermaceutical, which addresses the patient-specific skin condition.

Combining chemical peels, microdermabrasion or silkpeel and tretinoin cream or gel will leave the skin looking younger, smoother, and tighter. If having younger and healthier looking skin is on your list of goals for 2014, there are many different options available. Jones Dermatology wishes you all the most beautiful skin in 2014! WN

LagniappeJohn J. Jones, MD

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