family
Thursday 15
'THE MOSQUITO'S STORY.' Storyland, City Park, 482-4888. Storyland Players adapt the African tale, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, for young audiences. Puppet shows included with $2 admission. 10:30 a.m. Wed.-Fri.; 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun.
Saturday 17
'POT O'GOLD.' Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., 469-3236. Storyteller Dianne de Las Casas delights young audiences with some amazing stories. Berni the leprechaun will also be on hand with gifts and prizes. Admission $3.50 adults, $2.50 children. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
STORYTIME. Maple Street Children's Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., 866-1361. Children's storytime with Paula Purvis. Free admission. 1 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 13
TEA ON TUESDAY. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488. Lydia Schmaltz, president of the Louisiana Landmark Society and curator for Longue Vue House and Gardens, discusses the installation of new, interpretive gardens at the New Orleans Pilot House. Tickets $15 Friends of Longue Vue, $20 non-members. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
LECTURE. Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., Lawless Memorial Chapel 816-4711. Dr. Gayle Duskin, assistant professor of English, presents "Speaking Our Truths in Literature." Free admission. 11 a.m.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE. Loyola University, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 865-3492. Pianist Gregory Pepetone, visiting faculty from Georgia College at Milledgeville, to perform. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
COGNAC TASTING AND NETWORKING NIGHT. Great Hall, John Minor Wisdom Court House, 561-0070. Guests will be able to sample Pierre Ferrand cognacs and participate in a business card exchange. Event sponsored by the French-American Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana. Tickets $25 person for members of French-American and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, $30 person for non-members. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
MOBILE IMMUNIZATION UNIT. Toys-R-Us, Bullard & I-10, New Orleans East, 733-3268. Free childhood immunizations for kids from birth to 18 years. Bring child's immunization record. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TOURING PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT. Slidell Museum, 444 Erlanger St., Slidell, 646-4375. "A Career in Jazz: The Photography of Herman Leonard" is part of the Louisiana Heritage Series and celebrates local and national jazz musicians through black and white imagery. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Fri. through March 30.
Wednesday 14
FASHION SHOW. Hard Rock Café's Old Levee Room, 418 N. Peters St. The "Funds for Guns Fashion Show," presented by the Kevin G. Wooldridge Memorial Foundation, benefits the New Orleans Guy Buy Back Program. Hosted by Becky Allen, with entertainment by Without Annette Comedy Improv., DJ Allyson, open bar/food, and more. $20. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
POETRY FORUM. New Orleans Public Library, Rosa Keller/Broad Branch, 4300 South Broad, 835-8472. Weekly poetry workshop where poets can read their work and are critiqued. Bring 15 copies of original one-page poem for critiques. Free admission. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
ARTSPEAK. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 523-1216. Artist-led discussions with Pati D'Amico, Steve Sweet, David Sullivan and moderator Willie Birch. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT. Tulane University, McAlister Auditorium, 895-0690. New Orleans Friends of Music present Trio Fontenay performing trios by Beethoven, Jean Francaix and Robert Schumann. Tickets $15 general, $10 students with ID. 8 p.m.
COVERING KIDS COALITION. Tulane University Hospital for Children, Reily Pavillion, 1415 Tulane Ave., 586-9174. Louisiana's Covering Kids Coalition will be providing application assistance for no-cost health care coverage through Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program, LaCHIP. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday 15
IRISH DANCE LESSONS. First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 5401 South Claiborne Ave., 861-3346. Crescent City International Dancers will offer six weeks of Irish Dance lessons every Thursday night. Admission $4 singles; $6 couples; $2 students. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB LUNCHEON. Stonebridge Country Club, 1500 Stonebridge Dr., Gretna, 393-2672. Luncheon includes "Survivor of Oklahoma City Bombing," featuring Arlene Blanchard, and "A Touch of Inspiration" by Marcia Garcia. Admission $12 inclusive. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday 16
COMEDY NIGHT. Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club, 1931 St. Claude Ave., 945-9654. Sweet Lorraine's comedy happy hour every Friday hosted by Carrey B and featuring various local comics. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
COLORADO QUARTET. University of New Orleans, Performing Art Recital Hall, Lakefront Campus, 280-6381. Quartet will perform the final concerts of the Beethoven Cycle featuring seven masterpieces representing all three of Beethoven's principal style periods. Tickets $20 general, $15 UNO faculty/staff, $10 seniors, $5 students per concert. 7:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun.
TOUR OF HOMES. Beau Chene Garden Club, Mandeville, 845-7444. Tour of exquisite homes complete with fresh floral arrangements from local designers. All proceeds benefit Children's Hospital and the Mandeville Lyons Club "Send a Kid to Camp" fund. Admission $20 at door. 9 a.m. to noon.
Saturday 17
RAINTREE 75th ANNIVERSARY FUNDRAISER. The Audubon Tea Room, Audubon Zoo, 899-9045. Gala anniversary and fundraiser features open bar, food and entertainment plus silent auction with over 100 items. Proceeds benefit Raintree Children Services, a private, non-profit organization serving families and children with special needs. Tickets $75 person. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
'EDDIE FRANCIS: POST MG SHOW!' Tara's Ultimate Cafe, 3636 St. Charles Ave., 897-3636. Show starring Eddie Francis and featuring Big Al Aubry and The Kangol Komik. Admission $5. 8 p.m.
O'FLAHERTY'S IRISH CHANNEL CENTRE & PUB. 514 Toulouse St., French Quarter, 529-1317. All day St. Patrick's Day events featuring mass, food, drink and entertainment. Events begin 10 a.m.
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES APPRAISAL DAY. Lakeside Shopping Center, Metairie, 568-6968. Licensed appraiser from Neal Auction with expertise in a variety of areas will identify and offer an estimate on the monetary value of the objects presented. Participation on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission $10 for first appraisal, $5 each additional appraisal with maximum of five items. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL. St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 8321 Burthe St., 866-7330. Eighth annual festival offers games, food, a raffle, entertainment, arts and crafts and performances by local high school bands and a variety of performers. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
THE GREAT AMERICAN SHORT STORY. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 899-7323. O. Henry Award-winner John Biguenet, author of the The Torturer's Apprentice: Stories, and James Michener Award-winner Tom Piazza, author of Blues and Trouble, lead a symposium on the great American short story. Free admission. 5 p.m.
JEFFERSON BALLET THEATRE 'SPRING GALA.' Loyola University Roussel Performance Hall, 468-1231. Dancers from Cuba, Latvia, Italy, Mexico and Austria will perform classical and contemporary pas de deux. Jefferson Ballet Theatre will present the world premiere of "Rapsodia." Tickets $35 adults (Section B), $75 adults (Section A and Patron reception), $20 children/students, $30 seniors. Performance 8 p.m.
'DESIGNER'S SHOTGUN SHOWHOUSE.' 922 Gen. Taylor, 455-8355. The American Society of Interior Designers and the Preservation Resource Center present this centerpiece event of the PRC's "Shotgun House Month." Twenty-one local interior designers volunteered time and efforts to demonstrate how a stylish and comfortable living can be achieved in a classic New Orleans shotgun. Admission $9. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. and Sun. through March 25.
RIVER REGION HEART GALA 2001. Ormond Golf & Country Club, 456-7224. Gala benefiting the American Heart Association with entertainment by St. John Theatre Group, live and silent auctions. Tickets $35. 7 p.m.
FAMILY LITERACY DAYS. New Orleans Public Library, Keller Branch, 4300 S. Broad, 596-2675. Families will participate in storytelling and craft activities designed to nurture young minds and teach parents the benefits of interactive learning. Registration required. Free admission. 10 a.m. to noon.
'CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS AROUND THE WORLD.' Taylor Energy Hangar, New Orleans Lakefront Airport, 523-1357. Children and adults will enjoy experiencing music, food, native attire, inventions, games and hands-on projects from countries around the world as part of ABC26's Children First Children's World Fair. Tickets $15 general. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
JESUIT FUNDRAISER. Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, Armstrong Room, 988-6248. This year's "Celebration 2001" fundraiser will include food, cocktails and silent and live auctions. Tickets $50. 8 p.m.
Sunday 18
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520. Kim Hickey, flutist, and Dr. Bonny Miller, pianist, to perform. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
CHEF SOIREE. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington, 504-893-2570. Annual fundraising gala benefits the Youth Service Bureau, founded to answer the needs of at-risk youth and families and features food and entertainment. Tickets $85 person. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MUSIC OF NAT 'KING' COLE. Ponchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., 212-8152. Philip Melancon and his band will play Cole's most notable hits. Tickets $12. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
SCRUB SHIRT CLASSIC. Lakeside Hospital, 4700 I-10 Service Road, 482-6682. Race includes 1/2 mile Kids Fun run/walk, 5K run/walk and Southwest Airlines Celebrity Bed Race. Refreshments provided. Admission $10 race day with no T-shirt. 8:15 a.m.
USED BOOK SALE. Our Lady of the Rosary School's Vincent Hall, 1324 Moss St., 483-0733. Book sale to benefit Our Lady of the Rosary Archival project. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
UNO BAROQUE ENSEMBLE. Trinity United Methodist Church, 2221 Filmore Ave., 280-6381. The Baroque Ensemble, composed of undergraduate and graduate students, will present a program of baroque and early classic compositions, including Bach and Haydn. Free admission. 7 p.m.
ST. JOSEPH'S DAY ALTAR. St. Alphonsus Art & Cultural Center, 2045 Constance St., 524-8116. Blessing of the St. Joseph's Day Altar following Mass. Church will be open for viewing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Altar blessing 12:30 p.m.
Monday 19
GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP. Center for Nonprofit Resources, 3801 Canal St., Ste. 309, 483-8080. Comprehensive grant writing workshop for the both the novice and the experienced grant seeker. Focus will be on the preparation of grant proposals for foundation, corporate and government funding. Admission $675 for first registrant. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 23.
LIBRARY LITERARY PROGRAM. Latter Branch, New Orleans Public Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., 596-2625. Six week discussion program titled "Literary Lagniappe: Louisiana Writers and Their Work" covers state's literary heritage and contemporary scene. Registration required. Free admission. 6:30 p.m.
GREENPEACE SHIP DOCKS. Bienville St. Wharf, French Quarter, 525-0400.The Greenpeace Ship, MV Arctic Sunrise, will be open to the public for tours. This trip to New Orleans is the vessel's first voyage to the East Coast of the United States as part of Greenpeace's intensive campaign to confront corporate polluters and educate the public about the cancer-causing poisons that originate in Louisiana. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ST. JOSEPH'S DAY ALTAR. St. Alphonsus Art & Cultural Center, 2045 Constance St., 524-8116. Arrival of the Holy Family at 11 a.m. followed by the breaking of the Altar and public service of food. Free admission. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
cooking demonstrations
Saturday 17
FOOD SAMPLING. Martin Wine Cellar, 3827 Baronne St., 899-7411. Gourmet Food Department will present afternoon food sampling. Free admission. Noon to 2 p.m.
CHEF KENNY BECKLEHIMER. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer, 899-7411. Charley G's chef will present cooking demonstration and sampling. Free admission. Noon to 2 p.m.
CRESCENT CITY FARMER'S MARKET. 700 Magazine St., 861-5898. St. Patrick's Day cooking demonstration by Chef Tom Wolfe of Wolfe's of New Orleans. Free admission. 10 a.m.
