The Frenches are just one of several families with long musical histories here in town. I should remember the real first name of patriarch "Papa," but it eludes me just now. In any event, multiple members of three or four generations have serious musical credentials.

There's a weekly Cajun dance/performance at Tipitina's every Sunday in the late-afternoon/early-evening time frame. I haven't gone for years, but that doesn't mean it isn't worthwhile.

In fact, acting as "tour guide" for out-of-town guests has often given me good reason to attend a number of wonderful events. When you live in town, and something is available every single week, it's very easy to tell oneself, "Oh sure, I'll make it over there some time, just not this week..." In fact, Ernest's visit (from Berlin!) prompted Peggy and I to attend that Monday-night jam at Donna's for only the second time ever, and it turned out to be absolutely great.

One good thing about the Sunday afternoon Fais-Do-Do: it probably will NOT attract a huge number of college football fans. Tip's is uptown, somewhat off the beaten track of tourist attractions, and the event is at an unusual time of day.

Acme Oyster House in on Iberville, I'm pretty sure; they also have a couple of other locations outside the Quarter...