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The Shim Shamettes get back into the swing of things with an appearance Thursday at the New Orleans Film Festival Gala and their own 'Halloween Rendez-Vous' in a rare Friday-night show at the Shim Sham Club.
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family
Tuesday 9
TODDLER TIME. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Be a knight or princess and make a shield or a princess hat and enjoy the tale Good Night, Good Knight by Shelley Thomas. Free admission. 1 p.m.
Thursday 11
PAJAMARAMA. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Enjoy a shiny scale tale and create your own fish. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Friday 12
FAMILY NIGHT. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Local artist Paulette Purser teaches drawing lessons for the whole family. Free admission. 6 p.m. adults, 7 p.m. kids.
Saturday 13
SCARIUM AT THE AQUARIUM. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St. at the river, 861-2537. Children can enjoy Halloween-themed activities, including arts and crafts and stage shows, weekends throughout October. Activities free with paid admission. Admission $13.50 adults, $10 seniors, $6.50 children 2-12. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
PAINTED PUMPKINS. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 523-3939. Children create their own painted pumpkins with help from a French Market artist. Free admission. 10 a.m.
HARRY POTTER DAY. Magic Box Store, 200 Broadway St., Ste. 114, Uptown Square, 866-2804. Come celebrate the magic of Harry Potter through various activities and games. Free admission. 11 a.m.
FAMILY FIRE PREVENTION. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7293. Kenner Fire Department presents program to help families learn the fundamentals of fire prevention and safety. Free with Castle admission. Admission $3.50 adults, $2.50 children and seniors. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
MAGICAL SHOW OF MAGIC. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-3236. Irwin Royes, The World's Smallest Magician, performs. 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. Create a scarecrow puppet. Free admission. 3 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 9
BURIAL SITES STUDY. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 523-3939. Lucretia McBride, forensic archaeologist, discusses the remains of a south Louisiana family burial site. Free admission. 7 p.m.
ARETHA FRANKLIN REVIEW. Le chat noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812. Vocalist Mauva Bell sings Aretha favorites, including "Respect," "Natural Woman" and others. Tickets $12 plus tax. 8 p.m.
PETIT FRERES. Zeitgeist, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley St., 525-2767. Jacques Doillon's tale combines the story of a girl looking for her dog and a gritty portrait of young kids living on the fringe of French society. Tickets $6, $5 students and seniors, $4 members. 8 p.m. through Thursday.
Wednesday 10
AM I BLUE? THE INFLUENCE OF BLUES ON JAZZ. New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park Visitor Center, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841. Jazz awareness concert. Performance and demonstration. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ART SPEAK. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805. Artist-led discussion in which Jonathan Ferrara, Jesse Poimboeuf and Suzanne Saunders present slides of their work. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday 11
CHINESE PORCELAIN ART LECTURE. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 488-2631. Lecture detailing the Chinese rise of import/export ceramics in Europe. Tickets $5 for members, $7 for non-members, plus museum admission. Noon
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: INTERVIEWS WITH NEW ORLEANS JAZZ GREATS. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841. Multi-media panel discussion. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
HOME BARTENDER SEMINAR. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 899-7411. The world-renowned Show Tenders provide bartending techniques. Reservations required. Tickets $10. 6:30 p.m.
FILM FESTIVAL GALA. University of New Orleans Downtown Theatre, 619 Carondelet St., 523-3818. The 13th annual New Orleans Film Festival Gala features entertainment from the Shim Shamettes accompanied by the Port of New Orleans Jazz Band (Crimson Room) and Quintron (Gold Room); as well as an open bar and food from area restaurants including 201, Dante's Kitchen, Krispy Kreme, Partysist, Pho Tau Bay and Herbsaint (VIP Lounge). Advance tickets $35 NOFF members, $45 non-members, at the door $40 members, $55 non-members. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday 12
ST. MATTHEW'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CRAFT FAIR. St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 6017 Camphor St., Metairie, 888-1155. More than 65 craft booths and food. Free admission. Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
THE PAULIN BROTHERS JAZZ BAND FEATURING 'DOC PAULIN.' New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841. Concert highlighting jazz history. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805. The CAC hosts the annual Festival's Cinema 16 Independent Filmmakers Showcase. The juried presentation is culled from hundreds of entries in all media formats. Most of these films will not be screened anywhere else in New Orleans. Call the CAC or 523-3818 for ticket information.
FRIENDS OF ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL GALA. Royal Sonesta Hotel Grand Ballroom, 300 Bourbon St., 523-6479. Dinner, dancing and live auction by honorary co-chairs Angela Hill and Eric Paulsen. Proceeds benefit the restoration fund for the St. Louis Cathedral. Call for tickets. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 606-3442. Special benefit performance with soprano Valerie Jones Francis and organist Albinas Prizgintas. Proceeds to benefit new recreational/educational facility in the Algiers/Fischer community. Admission by donation. 7:30 p.m.
GUMBO FESTIVAL. Gumbo Festival Park, 1701 Bridge City Ave. Bridge City, 482-6682. Three-day festival highlighting traditional Cajun festivities. Free admission. Friday 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
KREWE DU VIEUX FUNDRAISER. Rosy's, 500 Valence St. The Krewe du Vieux presents "Brewe Doo" fundraiser with celebrity judges and a Brewe-off. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. to midnight.
SHIM SHAMETTES. The Shim Sham Club, 615 Toulouse St., 299-0666. Kick off the holiday season with the naughty tribute, "Halloween Rendez-Vous," by the Shim Shamettes and the Port of New Orleans Jazz Band. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at door via the club Web site (www.shimshamclub.com) or TicketWeb (800-965-4827; www.ticketweb.com). 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
Saturday 13
BRASS BAND EXTRAVAGANZA. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841. A lecture/concert featuring the Algiers Brass Band and the New Orleans Nightcrawlers. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
ARTS EVENING. Slidell Cultural Center, 444 Erlanger St., Slidell, (985) 646-4375. An evening of art, including over 85 artists, live music, fine cuisine, a dance production and an interactive "murder" mystery. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
ANGELS AMONG US-GALA VIII. St. Alphonsus Art & Cultural Center, 2045 Constance St., 524-8116. Friends of St. Alphonsus-sponsored benefit, including $10,000 Give-A-Way, food, drink and silent auction. Tickets $100 per couple. 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
JAZZ'N THE VINES CONCERT. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Covington, (985) 892-9742. Hear the music of Les Amis (Dulcimer Ensemble). Picnics allowed (no outside beer, wines, or liquor). Tickets $5. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A CRIME FIGHTING CAPER. Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal St., 524-3148. A benefit for the Metropolitan Crime Commission. Music by Rene Netto and The Sounds of New Orleans. Tickets $100 per person. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
JEFFERSON SPCA PET FIRST AID. Jefferson SPCA, 1 Humane Way, Harahan, 733-7387. Pet first aid class taught by a certified Red Cross instructor. Pre-registration is required. Admission $22.95 (includes the course plus book, Pet First Aid). 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ACT VII IN THE PARK. Congo Square, Armstrong Park, 242-3228. The Spinners headline the annual fundraising event to benefit All Congregations Together, the interfaith community action group. Tickets $40. 8 p.m.
FAT BLACK PUSSY CAT. Municipal Auditorium, 1201 St. Peter St., 849-0589. The "White Trashy" mega-dance event features main arena performances by Mark Grant, Charles Little, John Curley and Sean Carnahan, and lounge performances by Sean Daliet & Matt Nice, and Dynamite Dave Soul. Tickets can be purchased for $30 in advance and $40 at door, but password required; obtain password by joining Fat Black List at the Web site (fatblackpussycat.net), ask bartenders at Amerpsand, Good Friends or Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, or a "social evangelist". Midnight
Sunday 14
ALUJ' SALON/DAY SPA BENEFIT. ALUJ' Salon/Day Spa, 3204 Independence St., Metairie, 454-2585. ALUJ' joins with Georgy's Hair Studio, Salon Dubeaumonde, Arthur Hutton Salon, and Salon JKL to host a benefit for the victims of the September 11 disaster. All proceeds go to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Call for an appointment. Walk-ins welcomed. 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
JAPANESE CULTURAL FAIR. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 488-2631. An afternoon of diverse Japanese performances, displays, and demonstrations. Call for tickets. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
RAINTREE OPEN HOUSE. 1219 Eighth St., 899-9045. Tour the agency's newly renovated group home and learn about other programs operated by Raintree Children Services, for families and children with special needs. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
DOOKY CHASE SYMPOSIA ON THE ARTS. 2301 Orleans Ave., 945-7015. Panel discussion on "The Artist as Community Elder," moderated by Sara Hollis. Free Admission, seating limited. 4 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520. Contemporary gospel band with Jackie Tolbert and Tony Gullage. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
cooking demonstrations
Tuesday 9
LINDA FRANZO. Crescent City Farmers Market, 200 Broadway St., 861-5898. Learn how to cook with herbs. Free admission. 11 a.m.
Saturday 13
CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St., 861-5898. Cooking demonstration and beer tasting in the spirit of Oktoberfest. Free admission. 10 a.m.
auditions
Saturday 13
DRAMA! Cowpokes Theatre Space, 1030 Marigny St., 947-0505. Auditions for "a little of this, a little of that ...", a new work presented by DRAMA! Noon to 3 p.m.
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