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Guest artists from the Russian Ballet Company are a part of The Nutcracker on Saturday at Ballet Apetrei in Mandeville.
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family
Tuesday 27
TODDLER TIME. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Design a dinosaur disguise based on Jane Yolen's story, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Free admission. 1 p.m.
Wednesday 28
STORYTIME WITH MR. CLAUS. Fine Arts Center, 1733 Constantinople St., 269-3922. Sing-a-long with puppets starring Joanne Mehrtens. Tickets $10, includes dinner. 6 p.m.
Friday 30
FAMILY NIGHT. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Learn the history of chocolate and make a treat. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 1
DIG, DO, DISCOVER SATURDAY: NATURE GIFTS. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488. Make pine cone bird feeders for winter. Admission $5. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
CHILDREN'S ORNAMENT MAKING WORKSHOP. Gallier House Museum, 1132 Royal St., 525-5661. Kids 8-12 learn how to make their own ornaments. Tickets $12 members, $15 non-members. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday 2
MAKE AND TAKE NATURE CRAFT DAYS. Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Exit 244 off I-10, 246-5672 ext. 4116. Create snake shed buttons. Tickets $2 plus admission for members, $3 plus admission for non-members. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
special events
Wednesday 28
INTERNATIONAL WORKBOAT SHOW. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, (800) 454-3007, www.workboatshow.com. Commercial-marine trade show featuring new products and technology. Free admission with prior registration, $10 at door. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
HOW TO AUDITION. University of New Orleans, Lab Theatre, 523-1465. Skills-building workshop for actors, singers and dancers with instruction by David Hoover and Alton Geno. Admission $5 members, $10 non-members. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SOCIAL ON SIXTEENTH STREET. Impastato's Restaurant, 3400 16th St., Metairie, 289-3461. New Orleans Chapter of the Professional Cheerleaders Alumni hosts evening of networking and socializing. Tickets $15. 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 29
HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 949-3999. Junior League of New Orleans hosts this marketplace with more than 80 vendors. Tickets $5 per person. 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
AFRICAN ARTWORK TOUR. 1120 State St., 314-2406. Newcomb Art Gallery presents afternoon of African art in four Uptown homes. Tickets $10 advance, $15 at door. 2 p.m.
WHERE CAN I FIND FUNDING? 3801 Canal St., Ste. 309, 483-8080. Center for Nonprofit Resources hosts seminar on fund raising efforts. Fee $35. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
LA/SPCA HOLIDAY PET PHOTOS. Jefferson Feed, Pet and Garden Center, 4421 Jefferson Hwy. (at Central Avenue), 944-7445. Family photo of you and your best four-legged friend. Fee $25. 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
ROCK THE CASA. Riverview Room, Jax Brewery, 522-1962. Tenth annual fundraiser for the Child Advocacy Center in Orleans Parish. Tickets $40 person. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
TIBETAN BUDDHIST LECTURE. Parker Methodist Church, 1130 Nashville Ave., 528-9374. H.E. Ontul Rinpoche presents "Nature of Phenomena, Impermanence and Samsara." Donation $10. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FRANZ FANON: BLACK SKIN, WHITE MASK. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767. Presentation explores the life and work of this psychoanalytic theorist and activist. Tickets $4 members, $6 non-members. 8 p.m.
Friday 30
CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR. Pilot House Museum, 1440 Moss St., 482-0312. Start the holidays with a scenic tour of holiday homes. Tickets $65, includes lunch. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING. Odyssey Healthcare, Inc., 3900 Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 830-7623. Odyssey Hospital hosts training session for volunteers interested in providing care to the terminally ill. Registration required. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR. St. Martin's Episcopal School, 605 Marguerite St., Metairie, 394-3101. Take a tour of Metairie's oldest homes decked out in holiday dressing. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at door. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
HOLIDAY DECORATING LUNCHEON. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488. Floral designer, Susie Edwards, gives tips on holiday decorating. Reservations required. Tickets $35 members, $40 non-members. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD. Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle-Haley Blvd., 569-9070. Second annual festival to usher in the holiday season. Free admission. Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS. City Park, 483-1700. Celebrate the holiday season in City Park with a walking or car tour through holiday displays. Admission $8 car/family van, $3 per person walking tour. 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., through Jan. 6.
TIBETAN BUDDHIST LECTURE. Parker Methodist Church, 1130 Nashville Ave., 528-9374. H.E. Ontul Rinpoche presents "Karma and Refuge Ceremony." Donation $10. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SHAKESPEARE AND SONG. St. George's Episcopal Church, 4600 St. Charles Ave., 899-2811. Victoria Blanchard directs an evening of monologues, sonnets and songs. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
JAZZ JOURNEY. University of New Orleans, Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 522-4786. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation sponsors this concert featuring Freddy Cole Quartet and Zim Ngqawana. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Saturday 1
VAL'S RUN. Audubon Park, Shelter 10, Magazine Street entrance, 891-9999. 5K Run/Walk to raise funds for race director Val Andrews and various cancer programs. Registration $15 advance, $20 day of race. 8:30 a.m.
1850 HOUSE A CREOLE CHRISTMAS. 1850 House, 523 St. Ann St., 568-6968. Discover how Creoles celebrated a traditional Christmas. Tickets $3 adults, $2 students and seniors. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
PLANT SALE. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488. Holiday plant sale includes poinsettias, rosemary topiary tress and Christmas cactus. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
VIDEO WORKSHOP. New Orleans Video and Access Center, 4840 Banks St., 486-9192. Hands-on workshop focusing on lighting for film and video. Fee $90 general, $75 NOVAC members. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WORLD AIDS DAY. Armstrong Park. Memorial service, AIDS quilt, speakers and music join forces to help increase public awareness. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2001 HOLIDAY BOOK SALE. Milton H. Latter Branch, 5120 St. Charles Ave., 596-2587. Thousands of books, both new and used, in various categories on sale. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
TIBETAN BUDDHIST LECTURE. New Orleans Yoga Center, 4842 Perrier St., 528-9374. H.E. Ontul Rinpoche presents an introduction to Yangzab and Yangzab empowerment. Donation $30. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ALGIERS BONFIRE AND RIVER PARADE. Algiers Levee across from the Courthouse, 565-6315. Traditional bonfire to guide Papa Noel. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
CELEBRATION OF CZECH ART. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts/Riverfront, Ken Kirschman Artspace, 2800 Chartes St., 940-2900. NOCCA hosts reception featuring works by faculty and staff of the Vaclav Hollar School of Art in Czech Republic. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
THE NUTCRACKER. Ballet Apetrei, 829 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, 624-3622. Holiday classic with guest artists from the Russian Ballet Company. Tickets $10-$20. 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
A CRY OF THE HEART. University of New Orleans, University Center Ballroom, 486-4429. Evening of dance, music, and spoken word benefiting the Revolutionary Association of Women of Afghanistan. Donation $5-$20. 7 p.m.
RAFFLE AND COMDEY SHOW. Harrah's Casino, 512 S. Peters St., 897-0143. Benefit supporting the Jewish Community Center featuring the comedy of Mark Shiff and prizes. Raffle tickets $100 each, three for $250. Comedy show tickets $25 per person. 8 p.m.
Sunday 2
ART EGG STUDIO SALE. Art Egg Studio, 1001 S. Broad St., 822-4002. Holiday gift sale of rare art from local and international artists. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT. St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, 525-9585. Classic Christmas hymns and carols will be performed by the St. Louis Cathedral Choir. Free admission. 3 p.m.
IN DULCI JUBILO. Ursuline Chapel, 2635 State St., 865-8203. Musica da Camera and Vox Femminae perform medieval Christmas favorites. Free admission. 4 p.m.
TIBETAN BUDDHIST LECTURE. New Orleans Yoga Center, 4842 Perrier St., 528-9374. H.E. Ontul Rinpoche presents an Yangzab Guruchakra and Yangzab group practice. Donation $30. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WINTER CONCERT. University of New Orleans, Recital Hall, 488-5973. New Orleans Children's Chorus presents an evening of holiday music, folk and classical songs. Admission $5. 5 p.m.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING. Huey P. Long Avenue at the river in front of City Hall, Gretna, 363-1580. Christmas caroling, tree lighting and a visit from Santa. Free admission. 6 p.m.
cooking demonstrations
Tuesday 27
HORST PFEISER. Crescent City Farmers Market, 200 Broadway St., 861-5898. Bella Luna chef offers demonstration with white shrimp. Free admission. 11 a.m.
Saturday 1
STEVE ZUCKER. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Broadway St., 861-5898. Cafe Marigny chef offers demonstration. Free admission. 10 a.m.
GREG PICOLO. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter Street, 522-9958. Bistro at Maison de Ville chef cooks leek Roquefort and shiitake walnut tarts. Free admission. 3 p.m.
Sunday 2
JACK MCNULTY OF PATOUT'S/CAJUN CABIN. Le Petit Theatre, 616 St. Peter St., 522-9958. Patout's chef demonstrates alligator meatballs with piquant sauce. Free admission. 3 p.m.
Monday 3
BILL COOLING OF PAT O'BRIEN'S. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St., 522-9958. Pat O'Brien's chef prepares shrimp remoulade. Free admission. 3 p.m.
