Adore October 2021

THINGS WE ADORE

Poydras Corridor Exhibition, presented by The Helis Foundation, continues to evolve with the addition of five new sculptures this season. Carmen Herrera's "Untitled Estructura (Red)" and MaPó Kinnord's "Love in Joy: BUOYANCY" are currently installed with three additional sculptures by Raine Bedsole, Melvin Edwards, and Dawn DeDeaux to come. The outdoor, public exhibition spans Poydras Street between Convention Center Boulevard and South Claiborne Avenue. thehelisfoundation.org

Photo Credit: Crista Rock

Dad No Kids, a lifestyle brand committed to youth development in underprivileged communities, has partnered with Son of a Saint to launch a special collaborative t-shirt to shed light on the nonprofit. All profits support the construction of a newly envisioned headquarters facility to serve current and future young men of Son of a Saint. dadnokids.com | sonofasaint.org

Plan a trip to NOMA to see Dawn DeDeaux: The Space Between Worlds . DeDeaux is one of the first artists to connect questions about social justice to emerging environmental concerns. The twice postponed exhibition is organized around a series of immersive installations that span the Louisiana artist's 50-year career. The Space Between Worlds is on view through January 23, 2022. noma.org Dawn DeDeaux, Flood then Fire, 2006, Burned wood, rusted metal, found objects, and digital image, Collection of the Artist, Photo by Dawn DeDeaux ©Dawn DeDeaux

Photo credit: Rita Tinega

Chef Eric Cook – one of Adore 's 2021 A-listers – debuted Saint John, his second restaurant, in early October. Located in the French Quarter, the new spot specializes in his take on "haute creole cuisine" a.k.a. old-world flavors in an elevated, yet approachable way. The space features an open kitchen table and bar, space for private events, and a second story with a balcony. saintjohnnola.com

Photo Credit: Randy Schmidt

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