family
Tuesday 17
BEAR HUNT. Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Take a bear hunt through the store and listen to stories. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Friday 20
BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES. Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Design a butterfly book. Free admission. 7 p.m.
PAJAMA PARTY FRIDAYS. Borders, 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-1363. Special guest host T-Rex takes kids on a magical, musical journey through time. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 21
STORYTELLING IN DISCOVERY GARDEN. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488. Celebrate spring with The Gardener and Bunny’s Noisy Book. Admission $5 children and adults. 10 a.m. to noon.
WHITNEY STEWART. Maple Street Children’s Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., 861-2105. Local author signs copies of Jammin’ on the Avenue and performs
on the store’s front porch. Free admission. 11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.
POCKET LADY PRESENTS. Children’s Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-3536. The “Pocket Lady Presents the Letter ‘P’” and “Pocket Lady Potpourri” are designed specifically for the younger viewer and feature Wisconsin actress/storyteller Kathleen Mohr. Admission $3.50 adults, $2.50 children and seniors. 11:30 a.m. (Letter “P”), 1 p.m. (“Potpourri”).
special events
Tuesday 17
‘D-DAY: THE BEST KEPT SECRET.’ The National D-Day Museum, Malcolm Forbes Theatre, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012. Learn about the preparations for D-Day and the Allies’ efforts to keep it a secret through this screening of the History Channel documentary. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 18
RUMMEL ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT. City Park Bayou Oaks golf course, 833-9625. Golf classic begins with registration and lunch, followed by a shotgun
start. Admission $100 (covers golf fees and cart). 11:30 a.m. registration, noon lunch, 1 p.m. shotgun start.
WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE. Lafayette Square, across from Gallier Hall on St. Charles Ave., 561-8927. Downtown Development District’s weekly concert series features the Nobles, with food and beverage
by Mike Ditka’s of New Orleans. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE. Stern Amphitheater, Dillard University, 816-4806. Sisters of the Holy Family and Dillard University Mass Communication Department present “The Courage to Love” about the life and works of Henriette Delille followed by panel discussion. Free admission. 6:30 p.m.
CENTENNIAL TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG. Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 865-3492. Special performance directed by Tony Dagradi. Tickets $10 general, $5 students and Loyola community.
Thursday 19
JUMP FOR THE CURE. Serenity Farms and Amen Corner Farms Showgrounds, Folsom, 888-7608. Zatarain’s President/CEO Lawrence Kurzius teams up with local OB/GYN Dr. Kathleen Posey to host two weekends of equestrian jumping events. A portion of the proceeds benefits breast cancer research at the Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center at LSU. Free admission. 9 a.m.
BRUCE MAU. Thomson Hall, Richardson Memorial Bldg., Room 201, Tulane School of Architecture, 862-3946. The innovative designer from Toronto will speak and sign copies of his new book. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
‘PROUD TO CALL IT HOME.’ The Parish Room, House of Blues, 229 Decatur St., 585-1500. Young Leadership Council holds its annual event to introduce the year’s 25 role models. Food, beverages and entertainment by Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers provided. Admission $35 person. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ART LECTURE. Freeman Auditorium, Room 205, Tulane University, 865-5361. Chief curator of the Musee Rodin in Paris, Antoinette Romain, will present a lecture on Rodin’s artistic techniques. Free admission. 6 p.m.
HOUND DOG NIGHT. The Rivershack Tavern, 3449 River Road, Jefferson, 733-7387. Join the Jefferson SPCA for an evening of food, beer and music by Acoustic Attitude. Pets on leashes welcome outside. Admission $10 donation. 6:30 p.m.
BILL RUSSELL LECTURE. Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St., 598-7171. Musically illustrated lecture on early New Orleans drummers including Alfred Williams, Sammy Penn, Baby Dodds and Josiah Frazier. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
3 NOW 4. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767. Group performs an original score to the silent film classic “Pandora’s Box” by G.W. Pabst starring Louise Brooks. Tickets $6-$8. 8 p.m.
Friday 20
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION. Delgado Community College, Dolphin Patio, 483-4107. Environmental exhibits, displays, refreshments and entertainment by the Delgado Jazz Ensemble. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
VAASTA MARABU — THE SHILPI SPEAKS. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767. Award-winning documentary on art in India and the mysticism of the Shilpi-the temple of the craftsmen. Tickets $4-$6. 8 p.m.
‘JAZZIN’ ON THE RIVER.’ Jazz Centennial Celebration, 3330 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 835-5277. Jazz Centennial Celebration and the French Quarter Festival presents “A Tribute to Louis Armstrong” on the Steamboat Natchez. Tickets $20. 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Saturday 21
MARCH OF DIMES WALKAMERICA. Lakefront, corner of Franklin Ave. and Lakeshore Drive, 522-0865. Annual fundraising walk to raise money for the education of expectant mothers and to help prevent birth defects. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
FABULOUS FOOD FESTIVAL. St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, 833-3142. Food and beverage, raffles and silent auctions make up this day of fun. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
‘JAZZY SPRING AFFAIR.’ John Dibert’s School, 4217 Orleans Ave., 483-6126. Day event features music, food, crafts and a silent auction. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
BLESSING ON THE BAYOU FESTIVAL. Bayou Segnette, Westwego, 347-9155. Blessing of the boats by Deacon Ernie Elfer of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. Live entertainment, food and crafts. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
SUN DAY. Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Joe Brown Memorial Park on Nature Center Drive, 246-5672. Celebrate grand opening of the “Turtle Pond Exhibit,” enjoy treats baked on a solar cooker and create art using the sun’s rays. Admission $4.75 adults, $2.50 children, $3.75 seniors. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
‘WATERCOLOURS AU NATURAL.’ Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Joe Brown Memorial Park on Nature Center Drive, 246-5672. Join the Nature Center and the New Orleans Museum of Art for a series of adult painting classes for beginners and advanced painters. Cost $20 members, $30 non-members. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
LOYOLA CONCERT BAND. Roussel Performance Hall, Loyola University, 865-3492. Performance directed by Joseph Hebert. Free admission. 3 p.m.
CELEBRITY MONOPOLY TOURNAMENT. Ritz Carlton Hotel, 921 Canal St., 828-2873. Cocktails and silent shopping kick off a benefit for the Louisiana Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Following dinner will be a celebrity Monopoly tournament featuring Chef Leah Chase, Blaine Kern Sr. and Ronnie Virgets. Tickets $125 person. 6 p.m.
HARMONY BALL. 408 Northline Drive, 365-3056. Sixth annual fundraising gala and silent auction to benefit The Symphony Chorus of New Orleans. Music by Carl Le Blanc Orchestra, Bel Canto Quartet and special appearance by Allen Toussaint. Admission $100 person (patron party and gala), $50 person (gala only). 6:30 p.m. patron party, 8 p.m. gala.
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH DANCE. Metairie Ridge Presbyterian Church, corner of Phosphor Ave. and Codifer Blvd., Metairie, 833-6357. Hugo Fellowship Hall will be the location for this dance for teens in grades 9-12. Food and beverage available for purchase. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
EARTH DAY FILM PROGRAM. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767. “Who’s Counting: Marilyn Waring on Sex, Lies and Global Economics,” “Watershed” and “The Little Dump.” Tickets $4-$6. 8 p.m.
GYNOMITE. El Matador, 504 Esplanade Ave., 569-8361. An evening of spoken word, performance and celebration of fearless, feminist porn that will be documented for an upcoming TV series. Admission $10. 10 p.m.
Sunday 22
TIMBERMILLSPRINGPILGRIMAGE. The Timbermill Museum, 148 Museum St., Garyville, (225) 445-1793. Plantation homes along RiverRoad open to benefit The Timbermill Museum, a St. John the Baptist Parish art and cultural center. San Francisco, Emilie and Hope plantations are among those featured. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 day of event. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
‘THREE TENORS AND A KING.’ Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox St., Metairie, 885-2000. Tenors Ernesto Rodriguez, Chauncey Packer and Arthur Espiritu will perform selections from La Traviata, Andrea Chenier, Tosca and Rigoletto. Following will be a performance of King David, with narrator WWL news anchor Norman Robinson and guest conductor Giuseppe Lanzetta. Tickets $18-$20 adults, $12 students and children. 2 p.m.
PIANIST RECITAL. University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center, Lakefront Campus, 280-SHOW. Award-winning pianist Peter Collins will perform selections including Hadyn’s Fantasia in C Major, Schumann, Faure, Ravel and Liebermann. Tickets $5. 2 p.m.
JAZZ ROUND-UP. Xavier University, Sixth Floor, Alumni Hall, 483-7575. Xavier University’s Alumni Chapter hosts an evening of Jazz featuring local artists Dave Bartholomew and Walter Payton. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
‘LA FETE DU JARDIN.’ Friends of Odyssey House, 1125 N. Tonti St., 821-9211. Twelfth annual fundraiser at the Strachan Family home and the site of Jefferson Davis’ death. Tickets $50 person. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
OPEN SCREENING. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767. Filmmakers invited to screen original works, 15 minutes or less. Admission with an original work or a food item. 7:30 p.m.
LOYOLA JAZZ BAND. Roussel Performance Hall, Loyola University, 865-3492. Performance directed by John Mahoney and Tony Dagradi. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE. Le chat noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812. Christina Machado performs. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. Sunday.
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