… AND THE BALL AND ALL. True Brew Cafe Theatre, 200 Julia St., 524-8440 – Ricky Graham’s original comedy about the bickering ladies of the Mystic Krewe of Terpsichore returns to herald the Carnival season. Graham directs Becky Allen, Tracey Collins and others. Tickets $24. Performances 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, through Feb. 18.

GREATER TUNA. True Brew Cafe Theatre, 200 Julia St., 524-8440 – This comedy about the third-smallest town in Texas comes alive with Ricky Graham and Michael Bennett starring. Tickets $22. Performances Thursdays 8 p.m. and Sundays 6 p.m. through Feb. 18.

LATE NITE CATECHISM. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré, Directors Studio, 616 St. Peter St., 522-2081 – The "Sister" teaches an adult catechism class and alternately rewards and chastises her students. Amanda Hebert stars. Tickets $20 (Thu. & Sun.) and $25 (Fri. & Sat.). Performances 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Open run.

MIKKO PRESENTS … EX PLANE. le chat noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812 – New theater troupe IMAGE collaborates with resident theater producer mikko to perform unconventional vignettes incorporating scenes by David Mamet and original works. Starring Kathleen Compagno, Bernadette Klotz and others. Tickets $10. Performances 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Jan. 27 only), through Feb. 16. (Reviewed in this issue.)

AN EVENING OF LOVE SONGS FOR LAWYERS. le chat noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812. Anthony Favre presents his original musical farce of legal lyrics. Tickets $15. 8 p.m.

A Gallery For Fine Photography 322 Royal St., 568-1313 – Vintage photogravures by Karl Blossfeldt, through May 1.

Academy Gallery New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, 5256 Magazine St., 899-8111 – Watercolors by Jean Cassles, ceramics by Michael Prokos, and photography by John Prokos, through February.

Anglade-barthelemy Gallery 818 Royal St., 524-5926 – Contemporary works by 15 Louisiana artists, through February.

Ariodante 535 Julia St., 524-3233 – Paper collages by Susan Glasser Albert, through February.

ART HOUSE 129 N. Hampshire St., 892-8650 – Exhibit spotlighting Black History Month, through February.

Arthur Roger Gallery 432 Julia St., 522-1999 – Sculpture by Stephen Paul Day, paintings by David Ivie, sculpture by Robert Tablin, through Feb. 24.

ARTIFACTS 2881 Highway 190, Mandeville, 626-1227 – New works by folk artist Willie/Willie, functional lighting by Janna Ugone, through February.

ARTRESSA GALLERY 1528 Jackson Ave., 524-0100 – Lamps by William Evans, collage by Denise Bain, mixed-media work by Gigi Robert, through February.

Barrister’s Gallery 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767 – Lick This; the Philatelic Art of Michael Hernandez De Luna and Michael Thompson, through February.

Bassetti Fine Art Photographs 233 Chartres St., 529-9811 – Group show by gallery artists, including florals by Rod Cook and color landscapes by Seth Dickerman, through February.

bergen galleries 730 Royal St., 523-7882 – Featuring the largest collection in the South of fine art posters and limited-edition prints, specializing in local artists, Block Art, vintage posters and more.

bergeron Studio & Gallery 516 Natchez St., 522-7503 – Large collection of historical and vintage silver gelatin photographs of New Orleans and Louisiana, including works by C.F. Weber, Frank Gordon, Jack Beech and Gene Leingang.

berta’s and Mina’s Antiquities GALLERY – 4138 Magazine St., 895-6201 – New paintings and dioramas by Louisiana self-taught folk artist Nilo Lanzas.

b.f. Jonas Fine Arts 321 Hillary St., 865-8129 – Paintings by B.F. Jonas.

Bourbon street gallery 541 Bourbon St., 522-3615 – Italian contemporary oil paintings by various artists.

brunner Gallery 522 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, 893-0444 – The Art of Losing, paintings by Emily Sartor, wood-turned bowls by Tom Dunne, through March 3.

Bruno galleries 910 Julia St., 525-4288 – Exclusive representative of Royal Brierly Crystal, the crystal of Britain’s Royal family for more than a century; antique reproductions by master cabinetmaker Frank S. Bruno. Works by Thomas Bruno, Natalie Gaidry, Greg Hymel, Joe Barth, Myra Robinson and Lynn Rose Light.

Bryant Galleries 316 Royal St., 525-5584 – Paintings by Leonard Neiman, Dean Mitchell and Juan Medina, jazz sculptures by Ed Dwight, pastels by Alan Flattmann, and original works by Alvar, Rockmore and Graber, paintings by Peter Mitchez.

CAMERON JONES 2127 Magazine St., 524-3119 – Oils by Mika Anami, watercolors by Doris Cowan, seriographs by Ronald Jones, acrylics by Marcel Flisiuk, mixed-media work by Vera Deville Judycki and Chris Clark.

CARABAUX GALLERIES 3646 Magazine St., 894-1588 – Mardi Gras 2001 Native Passions, Mardi Gras watercolors by Micsha Ambrosia, through February.

Carmen Llewellyn Gallery 240 Chartres St., 558-9859 – Group show by gallery artists, through March.

cole pratt gallery 3800 Magazine St., 891-6789 – Paintings by John Wagnon, paintings and drawings by Charles Macgowan, through Feb. 24.

Contemporary Arts Center 900 Camp St., 523-1216 – Public Art New Orleans, a celebration of the WPA; Neil Harshfield: Sins of Ambivalence, through Feb. 18.

CRESCENT GALLERY 531 Wilkinson Row, 525-5255 – Recent works by Grace Newburger, Cherry Hall Roussel and Victoria Wilkins, through Feb. 22.

d. Nuego Studio/gallery 920 Rendon St., 488-8332 – (By appointment) Sculpture and prints by Nuego.

davis gallery 904 Louisiana Ave., 895-5206 (By appointment only) – African tribal art.

DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE 501 City Park Ave., 483-4048 – Mentors, an exhbition honoring artists who teach, featuring works by Ron Bechet and Richard Thomas, through February.

dIllard University Art Gallery Cook Fine Arts and Communication Center, Collier Conference Center, 816-4711 – Faculty art exhibit, through February.

diva gallery/Studio 1110 Antonine St. (at Magazine Street), 899-0275 – Paintings by Jack Kleinberg, drawings by Charles MacGowan, through February.

DK CLAY 1943 Sophie Wright Place, 581-4700 – Pottery by Debbie Kraemer; Luminary Confections, works by Devin Mohr.

d.o.c.s. 709 Camp St., 524-3936 – Paintings by Shug Lockett, sculpture by Thomas Glover, through February.

dreux Arts Gallery 2450 Dreux Ave., 282-4642 – (By appointment) Paintings and works by internationally known artist and published author Marc Jahn Arceneaux, including recently completed abstract geometric paintings and drawings.

du Monde Gallery 318 Royal St., 523-0078 – New work by Linda Lesperance, Joan Colomer, Pedro Fraile and Polly M.

Dyansen Gallery of New Orleans 433 Royal St., 523-2902 – Originals, graphics and bronzes by national and international artists, including Jiang Tie-Feng, Yankel Ginsburg and Barbara McCann.

elliott Gallery 540 Royal St., 523-3554 – Paintings and original graphics by international artists Theo Tobiasse, David Schneuer, James Coignard and more. New works from Bora Bora by French Polynesian artist Garrick Yrondi.

enoch’s Framing and Gallery 4001 Baronne St., 897-2603 – Original watercolors by Walter Anderson, Jennie Kasten and Linda Cuthbert; painted Mardi Gras wood cut-outs and ornaments by Adrienne Fulco.

estudio Gallery 630-B Baronne St., 524-7982 (By appointment only) – Works in various media created on-site by Zella Funck and Martin LaBorde.

EVANS GALLERY 3815 Magazine St., 897-2688 – Line drawings by Carol Peebles, through February.

FILMWORKS PHOTO STUDIO AND GALLERY 519 Wilkinson Row, 569-0176 (By appointment only) – Fine-art black-and-white nudes.

fort isabel gallery 401 N. Columbia St., Covington, 892-1841 – The Mask, group show featurng Mardi Gras works, through February.

frank gordon gallery 501 State St., 899-9793 – Photographs of old New Orleans, including Canal St., St. Charles Hotel, the French Quarter and the Riverfront.

GALERIE AVANCE 4202 Magazine St., 899-3995 – Group show featuring works by Michael Landry, Aubry Fredrick and Anne Horst, through February.

GALLERY GORGON 2042 Magazine St., 2nd floor, 529-5350 – Works by Terrance Osborne and Maggie McEleney, through February.

GALERIE LAFItTE 533 St. Louis St., 524-0105 – New paintings by Gustavo Duque, through February.

GALERIE LA PROVIDENCE 1500 Prytania St., 523-2344 – (By appointment only) Works by international cubist artist Rene.

Galerie Louisiane 910 Royal St., 581-4596 – Works by contemporary impressionist Fredrick Guess.

Galerie Severn 3501 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-5361 – Love is in the Air, Valentine’s Day special featuring gallery artists, through February.

Galerie Simonne Stern 518 Julia St., 529-1118 – Paintings by John Alexander, through Feb. 23.

GENESIS FINE ART 709 Royal St., 588-9020 – Group show including paintings by Antonio Tamburro, Georges Flanet, Ferjo, Tomasz Rut; sculpture by Michael Wilkinson, Tuan, Mario Jason.

george schmidt gallery 626 Julia St., 592-0206 – Works by Louisiana artist George Schmidt.

Guthrie/Rinard Gallery 738 Royal St., 522-6536 – Original serigraphs and paintings by Robert Guthrie and Matt Rinard.

Hanson Gallery 229 Royal St., 524-8211 – New paintings and sculpture by Edward Povey, through February.

Heriard-Cimino Gallery 440 Julia St., 525-7300 – 700 Foot Square, oil paintings by Anastasia Pelias, through Feb. 27.

hickory street gallery 71561 Hickory St., Abita Springs, 892-8618 – Contemporary papercutting and folk art.

IBERMUNDO ART GALLERY 604 Julia St., 588-9797 –Works by Columbian artist Alfonso Collazos, through February.

international fine art gallery 304 Chartres St., 569-9040 – Paintings by Carolina Antoniadis, Jorge Sarsale and Andres Waissman, and sculpture by Tom Durham.

Jonathan Ferrara Gallery 841 Carondelet St., 522-5471 – (Not Your Typical) Still Life, group show by 17 artists, through February.

KEVIN GILLENTINE GALLERY 5419 Magazine St., 891-0509 – Works by artist/owner Kevin Gillentine.

KRAAL GALLERY 217 North Peters St., 588-9334 – Hand-spun, dyed and woven tapestries.

Kurt E. Schon 510 St. Louis St., 524-5462 ; 523 Royal St., 523-5902 – Genre paintings by such artists as Charles Joseph Frederic Soulacroix, George Derville Rowlandson and others, through February.

la belle galerie 309 Chartres St., 529-3080 – Showcasing one of the largest collections of African-American art in the country.

LEGATO GALLERY 424 N. Columbia St., Covington, 893-9115 – Group show by gallery artists.

LeMieux Galleries 332 Julia St., 522-5988 – Carnival, a group celebration by by gallery artists, through Feb. 26.

lms fine art & antiques 729 Royal St., 529-3774 – Specializing in Russian art. Newest collection from the Imperial Crystal Factory of St. Petersburg.

Marguerite Oestreicher Fine Arts 720 Julia St., 581-9253 – Prints and drawings by Nick Bubash, etchings by Tony Fitzpatrick, through March.

mario villa gallery 3908 Magazine St., 895-8731 – Work by gallery artists.

martin LaBorde Gallery 509 Royal St., 587-7111 – Fine contemporary paintings, graphics, sculpture and glass by more than 25 local and national artists including LaBorde, Evelyn Jordan, Steve Martin and Ray Cole.

michalopoulos 617 Bienville St., 558-0505 – New works by James Michalopoulos, including French architectural paintings and landscapes.

Morgan West studio/gallery 3326 Magazine St., 895-7976 – Group show featuring contemporary crafts, fine art photography and paintings by more than 30 artists.

morgan smith design 500 N. Theard, Covington, 892-0533 – Abstract artwork and jewelry by Morgan Smith.

neighborhood gallery 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800 – Paintings by Richard Lee, through February.

Newcomb Art Gallery Tulane University, 865-5328 – Two into Three Dimensions, sculpture by David Smith, through Feb. 18.

N.O. School of Glassworks & Printmaking Studio 727 Magazine St., 529-7277 – Cupid Celebrates Carnival, featuring glass frosted king cakes by Carolyn Rivers, paper valentines by Miriam Martin, gold and silver leaf flutes and chalices by Claire Kelly and Anthony Schafermeyer, through February.

Nuance/Louisiana Artisans Gallery 728 Dublin St., 865-8463/66 – Original blown glass works by gallery artists; works by Lorraine Gendron, Carol Flannery, Kent Follette and Jenise McCardell.

photoworks 839 Chartres St., 593-9090 – Featuring photographs by Louis Sahuc.

POET’S GALLERY 3113 Magazine St., 899-4100 – They Who Cross the Night, black-and-white photography by Shannon Brinkman and Nick Vovers, Lorie Lake, through February.

POrCHE WEST 3218 Dauphine St., 947-3880 – Featuring black and white photographs by Christopher Porche West.

POSITIVE SPACE GALLERY 2022 Magazine St., 522-9344 – Paintings by Tyler Nations, through February.

posters Unlimited gallery 615 St. Ann St., 523-3711 – Large selection of Louisiana and New Orleans-related posters.

PRIVATE COLLECTION 3927 Magazine St., 899-4944 – Handmade carvings and furniture from Indonesia.

Re GALLERY 537 Royal St., 588-1777 – Featuring the works of Thomas Everhart and Rolling Stones’ guitarist Ron Wood, lithographs of vintage posters.

Red Cat Gallery 641 Royal St., 523-0533 – Renderings of the "Red Cat" by artist Jim Tweedy.

Rhino Contemporary craft co. Canal Place Shopping Centre, 523-7945 – From Our Hands to Your Hearts, Valentine’s Day exhibit, through February; fine crafts by Louisiana artists, demonstrations, workshops and special exhibits.

RIVERBEND GALLERY 1000 S. Carrollton, 862-0111 – Photographs by Penny Blake, paintings by Wendy King, through February.

RIVERTOWN FINE ARTS GALLERY 409 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 – Works by Ricky A. Lenart and Nell Buckley, through February.

Rodrigue Gallery of New Orleans 721 Royal St., 581-4244 – More than 500 original renderings of the "Blue Dog" by artist George Rodrigue.

Rosetree Glass studio 446 Vallette St., 366-3602 – Hand-blown glass demonstrations. Works by New Orleans glass artists.

St. Charles Gallery 1119 Delachaise St., 522-4545 – (By appointment only) Eighteenth and 19th century English paintings and antique watercolors, old master drawings, antique maps and prints.

St. tammany Art House 129 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, 892-8650 – New works by gallery artists.

simon of new orleans 2126 Magazine St., 561-0088 – Folk art by owner/artist Simon.

SHERMAN/RITTENBERG STUDIO 5015 Magazine St., 895-7844 – Paintings, photographs and ceramics by Ivy Sherman; jewelry designs by Babette Rittenberg.

Southwest designs 230 Chartres St., 522-4345 – Mixed media work by R.C. Gorman, serigraphs by John Nieto, painting and sculpture by Scott Blackwell, cubism work by Gilber Leby.

STAN RICE ART GALLERY 1314 Napoleon Ave., 897-9966 – Paintings by Stan Rice.

Stella jones gallery Bank One Center, 201 St. Charles Ave., 568-9050 – Dream Variations, works by Louis Delsarte and John Riddle, Feb. 15 through March.

Stone and Press Gallery 238 Chartres St., 561-8555 – Featuring contemporary mezzotints, and American prints from the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s.

STONE AND PAPER ART CENTER 2020 Woodrow St., Mandeville, 674-9232 – Group show including sculpture by Sam McCarty, paintings by Ralph Townsend, and pottery by Shannon Conner, through February.

Studio Inferno 300 Royal St., 945-1878 – High-end art glass from Bruce Benefield and Mitchell Gaudet.

Sylvia Schmidt Gallery 400A Julia St., 522-2000 – The Truth is in the Frogs, sculpture and drawings by Robert Warrens; small paintings by John Opie, through Feb. 24.

THOMAS MANN GALLERY 104 Magazine St., 581-2113 – Valentine’s Day collection, through February.

3000 A.D. 3454 Magazine St., 895-3691 – Featuring bohemian New Orleans contemporary art by Louisiana and New Orleans artists.

TOM DURHAM SCULPTURE STUDIO 1125 Josephine St., 581-2201 – Sculpture and drawings from Tom Durham’s signature works.

Touchstone Fine Art 308 Royal St., 525-1537 – Original works by emerging international artists.

ven norman gallery 813 E. Rutland St., Covington, 892-9555 – Black-and-white photographs by Herman Leonard and Sally Dunn.

Visual Jazz incorporated 2337 St. Claude Ave., 949-9822 – Oil on canvas works by Richard Thomas.

waiting room gallery 904 Pauline St., 949-1805 – Paintings and assemblage by Richard Goulis, through April 7.

WINDSOR FINE ART 313 Royal St., 586-0202 – Works by Marc Chagall, Miro, Nechita, Picasso, and more.

Wyndy Morehead FIne Arts 3926 Magazine St., 269-8333 – Song of Songs, collaborative paintings by William and Libby McInnis, through March 5.

Young aspirations/young artists Inc. 628 Baronne St., 529-3306 – New work by high school and college-aged "Ya/Ya" artists.

1002 3RD 1002 3rd St., 945-8571 – Paintings by Elizabeth Fox and Ronnie Boudreaux.

museums

AMERICAN ITALIAN MUSEUM &RESEARCH LIBRARY 537 South Peters St., 522-7294 – Paintings, books, videotapes and memorabilia celebrating American Italian accomplishments in New Orleans.

arsenal Adjacent to the Cabildo, Jackson Square, 568-6968 – Louisiana and the Mighty Mississippi, permanent installation featuring ship models, paintings, photographs, navigational devices and rare artifacts from famous vessels.

Black Arts National Diaspora 1530 N. Claiborne Ave., 949-BAND – The art of Adrienne Walker Hoard, through March; contemporary African-American paintings, wood carvings and sculptures representing heritage of the African diaspora.

Cabildo Jackson Square, 568-6990 – This site of the Louisiana Purchase Transfer houses a large permanent exhibition on Louisiana history through the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Cannes Brulee Native American Center Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Museum, 303 Williams Blvd., Kenner’s Rivertown District, 468-7232 – Guided tours and presentations given by members of Native American tribes.

DEGAS HOUSE 2306 Esplanade Ave, 821-5009 – Yesterday’s Master, Today’s Artist, Degas’ Studio, ongoing exhibit of new works by local artists.

gallier house 1118-1132 Royal St., 523-6722 – Victorian interiors, detailed courtyard and slave quarters adorn the restored 1857 townhouse of New Orleans architect James Gallier Jr.

germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum Arnaud’s Restaurant, Second Floor, 813 Bienville St., 523-5433 – Carnival costumes, vintage photographs and memorabilia of Carnival celebrations from 1937 through 1968.

german american cultural center 519 Huey Long Ave., Gretna, 363-4202 –Permanent exhibits exploring the German immigrant contribution to Louisiana.

hermann-Grima House 820 St. Louis St., 525-5661 – Accurate depictions of Creole life prior to the Civil War in this 1831 home, including a private stable, courtyards and a working kitchen.

Historic New Orleans collection 533 Royal St., 523-4662; Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St., 598-7171 – Marie Adrien Persac: Louisiana Artist, through April 13.

JACKSON BARRACKS MILITARY MUSEUM 6400 St. Claude Ave., 278-8242 – The official museum of the Louisiana National Guard displays artifacts, weapons and memorabilia from the Revolution through Desert Storm.

LATIN AMERICAN LIBRARY Tulane university, 7001 Freret St., 4th floor, 865-5681 – Photographs of Antigua, Guatemala, by Sidney David Markman, through April 1.

longue Vue house and gardens 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488 – Classical Greek Revival estate surrounded by eight acres of themed gardens.

louisiana Children’s Museum 420 Julia St., 523-1357 – Interactive exhibits, educational programs, music, dance presentations and more.

Madame John’s Legacy 632 Dumaine St., 568-6968 – Going ’Cross My Mind, exhibit by contemporary self-taught artists of Louisiana.

MEMORIAL HALL CONFEDERATE MUSEUM 929 Camp St., 523-4522 – Featuring memorabilia and personal artifacts from the Civil War.

New Orleans African-American Museum of Art, Culture and History 1418 Gov. Nicholls St., 527-0989 – Student works from the New Orleans public schools’ African studies program.

New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631 – Sam Doyle: Heart and Soul, paintings and artist’s materials; Organeyezation:Exhibiting Photographs, through March 4; Judy Chicago: Trials and Tributes; 6th Annual Cox Communications Black History Art Contest.

OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART 603 Julia St., 539-9600 – Poetic Vision: the Art of Will Henry Stevens, through April 13.

old u.s. mint 400 Esplanade Ave., 568-6990 – Newcomb Pottery and Crafts; permanent exhibition of Mardi Gras memorabilia from around the state; world’s largest collection of instruments used by jazz legends from the New Orleans Jazz Club.

Pitot House 1440 Moss St., 482-0312 – Eighteenth century French Colonial/West Indies home furnished with antiques from the 1800s.

THE PRESBYTERE 751 Chartres St., 568-6968 – Mardi Gras: It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana; Mardi Gras Invitations of the Golden Age, 1870-1930, through March 18.

ST. ELIZABETH’S ORPHANAGE MUSEUM 1314 Napoleon Ave., 899-6450 – Giant historic 19th century brick convent with two-story restored chapel, the Anne Rice doll collection and galleries of religious and secular artworks.

Wedell-Williams Aviation Museum of New Orleans 394 Airport Circle, Patterson, 395-7067 – An exhibit chronicling the state’s flight heritage from the early 20th century to the present.

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MYSTERY READING GROUP. Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 455-4929. Group meets fourth Thursday of the month. 7 p.m.

SCIENCE FICTIONOIDS. Barnes & Nobles, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 455-4929. Group meeting to discuss A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess. 7 p.m.