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City Council member Cynthia Willard is one of several speakers scheduled to appear at Saturday's Versailles Youth Summit at the Marriott Hotel on Canal Street
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Tuesday 7
TODDLER TIME. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Come see us for an old-fashioned, Wild West-style shindig and storytime. Free admission. 1 p.m.
Wednesday 8
DINNER THEATER FOR KIDS. Fine Arts Center, 1733 Constantinople St., 269-3922. The Porta-Puppet Players present "The Magic and Comedy of Jim Chester," with balloon sculpting, and an appearance by Rocky the Raccoon. Call for reservations. Admission $10 with complete supper. Doors open 6 p.m., showtime 7 p.m.
Thursday 9
PAJAMARAMA. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Enjoy a night full of bedtime stories, pillow decorating, and snacks. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Friday 10
TRAVELING THROUGH BOOKS. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Enjoy the Japanese tale, Tasty Baby Bellybuttons, retold by Judy Sierra, make a paper lantern, and sample Japanese food. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 11
DISCOVERY GARDEN. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488. Create your own works of art with seeds of all sizes, shapes, and colors. Admission $5 children and adults. 10 a.m. to noon.
EXHIBIT OPENING. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357. Grow up safe and strong at Team Turtle Training Camp, a new interactive exhibit at the Children's Museum. Special visitors include McGruff and the New Orleans Fire Department, and Elmwood Fitness Center. Activities free with $6 museum admission. 11 a.m.
MAGIC SHOW. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220. The Castle's Circus Day features M.T. Noggin the Clown and his trick dog Baloney. Admission $3.50 adults, $2.50 children and seniors. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
AFTERNOON ART. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Get ready for some Dr. Seuss fun with an appearance from the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Free admission. 3 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 7
LUNCHBOX LECTURE. National D-Day Museum, 945 Andrew Higgins Drive, 527-6012. A lecture to mark the anniversary of the invasion of Guadalcanal, and in conjunction with the museum's newest acquisition, an LVT -- a Pacific Theater landing craft. Museum staff member Lt. Col. Michael Humm discusses the importance of the Guadalcanal campaign. Free admission. Noon.
Wednesday 8
WOMAN, THOU ART LOOSED! New Orleans Superdome, 1-800-BISHOP2. Bishop T.D. Jakes brings his message of spiritual health, wealth, and healing to the women of New Orleans. Conference speakers include some of today's most prominent and influential religious leaders, including Pastor Nathan Simmons, Dr. Claudette Copeland, and Co-Pastor Paula White. Psalmists include Donnie McClurkin, Mary Mary, CeCe Winans, and Vicky Winans. Conference fee $25. Call for more information, and to register.
BENEFIT FASHION SHOW. House of Blues, Parish Room, 225 Decatur St., 897-6686. "Heatwave" is a fashion extravaganza, featuring Ricki Comeaux, DJ Mary Pappas and a fashion show presented by Metro Model and Talent Management. Proceeds will benefit Project Lazarus, which provides support for HIV/AIDS patients in the New Orleans area. Admission $10. 7 p.m.
POETRY WORKSHOP. Rosa Keller/Broad Branch of New Orleans Public Library, 4300 S. Broad Ave., 835-8472. For anyone interested in poetry, bring 15 copies of an original one-page poem. Participants read their work and are critiqued. Free admission. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Thursday 9
WINE TASTING. Martin Wine Cellar, 3827 Baronne St., 899-7411. Guests have a chance to taste summertime wines paired with tasty treats, gourmet cheeses, pates, and imported meats. Tickets $25 per person. Space is limited. Call for reservations, or visit either Martin location. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 10
ART CAMP OPEN HOUSE. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805. The final exhibit of artwork by participants of the CAC's Summer Art Camp for kids. Children participated in studio workshops led by musicians, dancers, actors and visual artists. Free admission. Noon.
PRAISE FEST. Jazzland Theme Park, Intersection of I-10 and I-510, exit 246A, 253-8100. The second annual Praise Fest features Earthsuit, Out of Eden, and the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church. Free with park admission. Tickets $31 adults, children taller than 48 inches, $25 children under 48 inches, and seniors. Noon, through Saturday.
CLUB J. Jazzland Theme Park, Intersection of I-10 and I-510, exit 246A, 253-8100. Jazzland dance party for teens ages 14-21. Free with park admission. Tickets $31 adults, children taller than 48 inches, $25 children under 48 inches, and seniors. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday 11
VERSAILLES YOUTH SUMMIT. The Marriott Hotel, Canal St. at Chartres St., 254-3718. The Annual Versailles Youth Summit invites teens (13-17) of all walks of life to discuss serious problems that affect youth in society today. New Orleans City Council member Cynthia Willard is one of several speakers. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
GLASSWARE SHOW. St. Bernard Cultural Center, 8245 Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, 368-1636. Depression-era glass, pottery, and china on display, featuring Candlewick, Cambridge, Fostoria and many other brands. Admission $4, good for Saturday and Sunday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Sunday.
COOKBOOK SALE. Newcomb College Center for Research on Women, Caroline Richardson Building, 865-5762. Slow Food New Orleans and the Newcomb Rare Cookbook Library present a cookbook sale. Drop off donated goods Aug. 7-9 at the Rare Cookbook Library, or call Poppy Tooker at 899-7374. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
BARSTOOL OPEN. Participating bars, French Quarter, 865-0003. Compete in a 9-hole round of miniature golf, with a putting green located at each of the participating bars. Participants receive a free t-shirt, goody bag, and chances to win raffle prizes, including a two-night stay in the Bahamas. Prizes awarded at Silky O'Sullivan's Bar. The proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy of New Orleans. Call for participating bars. Registration fee $30. 1 p.m.
Sunday 12
YOGA WORKSHOP. Astanga Yoga Room, 1469 Henry Clay Ave., 288-2822. The weeklong workshop is taught by Melanie Fawer of Los Angeles' The Yoga Shala. In the first class, students will be led precisely through the Primary Series. Course fee $175. Call to register, and for more information. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. all other days, through Aug. 17.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520. Gospel music from the Christian Light Baptist Church, featuring the Christian Light Jubilees Gospel Chorus. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
BOXAGANGA. True Brew Café, 2000 Julia St., 524-8441. The comedy group Boxaganga performs sketch and improv comedy on Sundays at True Brew. A stand-up comic opens. Admission $5 adults, $3 students. 7 p.m., through Aug. 19.
LOUNGE CLOSING. Top of the Mart, the World Trade Center, Canal St. at the River, Floor 33. The 35-year-old Top of the Mart Lounge is going out in style before closing its doors. Evening includes music by Ellen Rogers, the Hot Club of New Orleans, and a second-line by Potholes Brass Band, cash bar, light snacks, and a cake shaped like the World Trade Center. Suggested attire is red and black. Requested donation $5. 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Monday 13
ARGENTINE TANGO. Rock 'n' Bowl Café, 4135 S. Carrolton Ave., 592-8256. Planet Tango of New Orleans hosts a weekly Tango dance every Monday. Admission $5, lessons $10 each. Beginners lesson 6:30 p.m., Intermediate lesson at 7:30 p.m., dance party 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
cabaret
Thursday 9
AN EVENING WITH THE TOLIVAR GIRLS. Le chat noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812. Mother and daughter Susan and Julie Tolivar return home from New York City to perform favorite cabaret tunes. Tickets $6. 8 p.m.
Saturday 11
OPEN MIC FOR SINGERS. Le chat noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812. Leslie Martin accompanies patrons on the Cabaret Room Stage. Free admission. 10:30 p.m.
