theatre
AS BEES IN HONEY DROWN. Le chat noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812. Douglas Carter Beane's play about an up-and-coming writer and his bubbly agent who promises fame and fortune. David Hoover directs Peter Callahan and Francine Segal. Tickets $15 Thursday; $20 Friday-Saturday. Performances 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, through June 16.
CIVIL WAR. Saenger Theatre, 143 N. Rampart St., 522-5555. Larry Gatlin stars in this newly conceived production by Frank Wildhorn, composer of Jekyll & Hyde and The Scarlett Pimpernel. The play appeared on Broadway in the spring of 1999 and received three Tony nominations. Tickets range $24.50 to $47.50. Performances 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Thursday, Saturday-Sunday.
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. Treme Community Center, 900 N. Villere St., 595-8459. The Ethiopian Theater brings Jomo Kenyatta-Bean's original comedy about grandparents misunderstanding their grandson's lifestyle after he decides to cheat the government for a disability check. Starring Vanora Legeaux, Floyd Bean and others. Tickets $10. Performances 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.
JO-JO THE MAGIC CLOWN. Fine Arts Center, 1733 Constantinople St., 269-3922. The Porta-Puppet Players present another performance of their dinner theatre for kids. Join Jo-Jo the Magic Clown with "Stripe" the Dalmatian puppet and balloon sculpting for the audience. Reservations required. Tickets $10 (includes dinner). Performance 7 p.m. Wednesday.
LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL. Southern Repertory Theatre, Canal Place, Third Floor, 861-8163. A biographical narration of Billie Holiday's last performance and a cabaret act of 15 songs. Stars Troi Bechet and Willie Metcalf. Tickets $20 general, $10 seniors, $8 students/teachers. Performances 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through May 27.
LAUGHING WILD. The Pickery, 433 Orange St., 269-2546. Theatre Louisiana presents Christopher Durang's thought-provoking comedy, which explores contemporary life in urban America. Stars Amy Woodruff and Daniel LaForce. Tickets $10 at door. Performances 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.
PLAZA SUITE. Carlone's Dinner Theater, 100 N. Labarre Road, Metairie, 838-9906. Carlone's presents Neil Simon's classic about three separate couples who occupy the same suite at the Plaza Hotel. C. Patrick Gendusa directs Nigel Mist, Suzanne Yee McKamey and others. Tickets $39 dinner and show, $26 show only. Performances 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through June 10.
PURLIE. Ty Tracy Theatre, Gallier Hall, 705 Lafayette St., 565-7860. Ossie Davis' play, Purlie Victorious, is the foundation for this Tony Award-winning musical comedy. Stars Leo Jones, Carmen White and others. Tickets $10. Performances 8 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through May 27.
THE LONESOME WEST. Contemporary Arts Center, Freeport McMoRan Theater, 900 Camp St., 528-3800. Janet Shea directs this story of two brothers living alone in their father's house who constantly quarrel over issues big and small. Stars Robert Montgomery, Michael Cahill and others. Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors, $15 students. Performances 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through May 27.
THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM. Rivertown Repertory Theatre, 325 Minor St., Kenner, 468-7221. Alfred Uhry's rousing, bawdy Southern fairy tale set in 18th century Mississippi comes to life through the direction of Chip Stelz. Tickets $20 adults, $18 seniors and students, $10 children. Pre-performance buffet $16. Performances 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through May 27. (Reviewed in this issue.)
TODOS ERAN MIS HIJOS. Cervantes Gymnasium, 1610 Third St., Kenner, 382-7601. Arthur Miller's play All My Sons will be performed in Spanish. Guillermo de Bango directs Suzanne Bray, Walter Sologaistoa and others. Tickets $10 general, $7 students with I.D. Performances 8 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday.
WHEN A WOMAN'S FED UP. Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts, 801 S. Rampart St., 522-5555. David Payton penned this hard-hitting play dealing with infidelity, domestic violence, civil injustice and independent parenting. Stars Samantha McSwain, Victor Reid and others. Tickets $15.50-$27.50. Performances 8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
art (new section)
Venues preceded by an asterisk are celebrating opening receptions this week. Call each space for information.
A Gallery For Fine Photography 322 Royal St., 568-1313 -- Orotones by Edward S. Curtis, Norman Edson and James Barton; photos from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair; work by the Pilsbury brothers, through August.
Academy Gallery New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, 5256 Magazine St., 899-8111 -- New work by Steve Kline, through May 26.
Arthur Roger Gallery 432 Julia St., 522-1999 -- Works by John Scott (from his Circle Dance installation), Robert Colescott and David Bates. Through June 16.
Barrister's Gallery 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767 -- Exploring Assemblage in New Orleans, group show of 35 local artists, through May.
Bassetti Fine Art Photographs 233 Chartres St., 529-9811 -- Further South, new photographs by Jack Spitzer, through May.
BERNARDO FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY 317 Exchange St., 522-6290 -- Instrumental Nudes, black-and-white nude photographs., through May 25.
*brunner Gallery 522 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, 893-0444 -- New clay work by Ruth Siporski, paintings by Kirby Rogere, through July 7.
*Bryant Galleries 316 Royal St., 525-5584 -- Recent works by Juan Medina, through May.
CARABAUX GALLERIES 3646 Magazine St., 894-1588 -- Crosscurrents, Perspectives in Jazz, glass transfer paintings and prints by Wren Panzella, through May 26.
Carol Robinson Gallery 840 Napoleon Ave., 895-6130 -- Interiors, new pastels by Sandra Burshell, through May 29.
cole pratt gallery 3800 Magazine St., 891-6789 -- Steffen Thomas: Figurative Works from the Collection, through May 26.
Contemporary Arts Center 900 Camp St., 523-1216 -- Chelsea Rising, exhibit spotlighting new works from New York's Chelsea district, through June 9.
CRESCENT GALLERY 531 Wilkinson Row, 525-5255 -- Paintings by Haydee Lafaye Ellis and Sharon Weilbaecher, sculpture by William Binnings, through May 24.
d.o.c.s. 709 Camp St., 524-3936 -- Sculpture by Denice Bizot, through May.
EVANS GALLERY 3815 Magazine St., 897-2688 -- Paintings by Adele Sypesteyn, through May
GALERIE AVANCE 4202 Magazine St., 899-3995 -- Botanicals, photography by Jennifer Shaw; new paintings by Aubry Fredrick, through May.
GALLERY GORGON 2042 Magazine St., 2nd floor, 529-5350 -- Works by Terrance Osborne and Maggie McEleney, through May.
GALERIE LAFItTE 533 St. Louis St., 524-0105 -- Group show featuring Christina Juran, Jordan Idanov and Gustavo Duque, through May.
Galerie Simonne Stern 518 Julia St., 529-1118 -- Paintings by Pat Steir, through May.
*gallery porche west 3201 Burgundy St., 269-9740 -- The Holga Project, photographs by Jennifer Shaw, through May 28.
*Hanson Gallery 229 Royal St., 524-8211 -- Paintings of Life, work by Adrian Deckbar, through June 10.
Heriard-Cimino Gallery 440 Julia St., 525-7300 -- Paradox in Paradise, mixed-media work by Lea Barton, through May.
HUBER HOUSE GALLERY 1522 St. Charles Ave., 561-0628 -- New work by Steve Bogdnoff; group show to benefit the restoration fund for the St. Louis Cathedral, through May.
IBERMUNDO ART GALLERY 604 Julia St., 588-9797 -- Works by Columbian artist Mario Guzman, through May.
Kurt E. Schon 510 St. Louis St., 524-5462; 523 Royal St., 523-5902 -- Works by French post-Impressionist artists such as Georges D'Espagnat, Pierre Eugene Montezin, Charles Camoin and others, through May.
LEGATO GALLERY 424 N. Columbia St., Covington, 893-9115 -- Hand-sculpted clay dogs and cats by Chris Menconi, jewelry by Betsey Meyers, through May.
LeMieux Galleries 332 Julia St., 522-5 988 -- Riverrun, paintings by Alan Gerson, through May 29.
Marguerite Oestreicher Fine Arts 720 Julia St., 581-9253 -- Recent sculpture by Mary F. Forsythe, through May.
mario villa gallery 3908 Magazine St., 895-8731 -- New work by Tony Benjamin, through May.
N.O. School of Glassworks & Printmaking Studio 727 Magazine St., 529-7277 -- The Tradition of Still Life Painting and Glass Blowing, works by Claire Kelly, Anthony Schafermeyer, through June 30.
PELIGRO 305 Decatur St., 581-1706 -- Works by Brooklyn artist Sharony Andrews Green, through May.
POET'S GALLERY 3113 Magazine St., 899-4100 -- Abstract paintings by Rob Goldsmith, through May.
POSITIVE SPACE GALLERY 2022 Magazine St., 522-9344 -- New work by Paul Thorn, through May.
RIVERBEND GALLERY 1000 S. Carrollton, 862-0111 -- New work by G. Harvey, Christa Kieffer and Larry Dyke, through May.
RIVERTOWN FINE ARTS GALLERY 409 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 -- Works by William Reinhardt, Sr. and Paul H. Lewis, through July 5.
St. tammany Art House 129 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, 892-8650 -- Finke Memorial Watercolor Exhibit, through May.
Stella jones gallery Bank One Center, 201 St. Charles Ave., 568-9050 -- 2001 Jazz Fest posters, through May.
Sylvia Schmidt Gallery 400A Julia St., 522-2000 -- 100 Objects Disguised as Paintings, installation by Kathleen Banton; small works by Christopher K. Johns, Ges-Tex, works in wood, metal and acrylic by Kathleen Ariatti Banton, through May.
THOMAS MANN GALLERY 104 Magazine St., 581-2113 -- A Mad Tea Party, metal works of teapots by Thomas Mann, Joseph Brandom and others, through June 1.
waiting room gallery 904 Pauline St., 949-1805 -- Paintings and collages by Michael Fedor, through June 17.
*WINDSOR FINE ART 313 Royal St., 586-0202 -- Paintings by Robert Orr, through June.
Wyndy Morehead FIne Arts 3926 Magazine St., 269-8333 -- Fields of Gold, recent paintings by Marjorie Guyon, through May.
spare spaces
HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL 444 St. Charles Ave., 469-3581 -- Group photography show to benefit Save Our Cemeteries, through June 10.
museums
New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631 -- 2001 New Orleans Triennial, works by 25 Southern artists, through May; Acquisitions in Prints and Drawings, 1996-2000, works by Picasso, Matisse, Chagall and more, through June 10; Simply Brilliant: American Brilliant Period Cut Glass, 1890-1915, works from the period, through June 24.
OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART 603 Julia St., 539-9600 -- Visualizing the Blues: Images of the American South, 1862-1999, photographic exhibit on blues music, through July 15.
books
Thursday 17
BOOK CLUBS. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 455-5135. Women's health reading group organizational meeting. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
Friday 18
LAKE DOUGLAS AND JEANNETTE HARDY. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 455-5135. Garden experts signs copies of Gardens of New Orleans: Exquisite Excess. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 19
DR. PATRICIA AUSTIN. Maple Street Children's Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., 861-2105. Author signs copies of her book, The Cat Who Loved Mozart. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
