theater
A WALK IN THE WOODS. True Brew Cafe, 200 Julia St., 524-8440. Lee Blessing's political comedy/drama centered on an American negotiator and an eccentric Soviet diplomat. Perry Martin directs Bob Edes and Randy Cheramie. Tickets $21, $31 for A Walk in the Woods and Sea Marks. Performances 7 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and 6 p.m. Sunday, through Feb. 24. (Reviewed in this issue.)
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox St., Metairie, 885-2000. Adventurous tale about pioneer Annie Oakley and her sharp-shooting boyfriend. Tickets $12-$25. Performances 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
LATE NIGHT CATECHISM. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré, Directors Studio, 616 St. Peter St., 522-2081. The "Sister" teaches an adult catechism class and alternately rewards and chastises her students. Amanda Hebert stars. Tickets $21 Thursday and Sunday; $26 Friday and Saturday. Performances 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Open run.
LEADER OF THE PACK. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St., 522-9958. Musical revue featuring the songs of Ellie Greenwich, including "Chapel of Love," "Be My Baby" and "Leader of the Pack." Tickets $26 adults, $21 students. Performances 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through Feb. 3.
MAKING PORN. The Barn at Cowpokes, 1030 Marigny St., 468-7630. Ronnie Larsen's off-Broadway play about the gay porn industry. Contains nudity and strong language. Stars Blake Harper, Colton Ford and others. Tickets $20 Wednesday-Thursday, $25 Friday-Sunday. Performances 8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday.
NUNSENSE. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 875-7577. Comedy about the Little Sisters of Hoboken, their benefit performance to raise money to bury four nuns who are in the freezer and the impending visit by the Board of Health. Rita Stockstill directs Grace Marshall, Joan Spraggins and others. Tickets $18. Performances 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
SEA MARKS. True Brew Cafe, 200 Julia St., 524-8440. Gardner McKay's Irish comedy/drama about star-crossed lovers. Stars Dane Rhodes and Mary Lee Gibbons. Tickets $21, $31 for Sea Marks and A Walk in the Woods. Performances 8 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sunday, through Feb. 24. (Reviewed in this issue.)
SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN. Rivertown Repertory Theatre, 325 Minor St., Kenner, 468-7221. Gospel musical by Connie Ray about a Baptist pastor's attempt to help build up his congregation in Mount Pleasant, N.C. Chip Stelz directs Kyle Daigrepont, Leslie Limber and others. Tickets $22 adults, $20 seniors and students, $12 children. Performances 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St., 522-2081. Musical review featuring songs like "Hound Dog," "Love Potion #9," and "Jailhouse Rock." Tickets $26. Performances 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
VALLEY SONG. Neighborhood Gallery Theatre, 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800. South African playwright Athol Fugard's metaphorical story probes the push and pull of the country's past and future as told through the eyes of a farmer, his granddaughter and a white landowner. Jimmy Walker directs Fahnlohnee Harris and Bert Pigg. Limited seating. Tickets $10. Performances 8 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Wednesday; through Feb. 20.
VISITING MR. GREEN. Le chat noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812. A young man and an older gentleman are brought together by a court order and begin to learn about themselves through each other in this off-Broadway hit. Keith Briggs directs Roy Dumont and Michael Simpson. Tickets $12-$18. Performances 8 p.m. Thursday and Sunday.
art
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 -- Snaps, photographs by Elliot Erwitt, through Feb. 1.
ABITA ART GALLERY 72078 Maple St., Abita Springs, (985) 867-3323 -- Group show of gallery artists, featuring Mardi Gras originals and etchings, through February.
ACME GALLERY 5700 Magazine St., 891-0357 -- Comic book art by Vernon Smith, through January.
ARIODANTE 535 Julia St., 524-3233 -- Group show, through January.
ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY 432 Julia St., 522-1999 -- Constructions by Al Souza, paintings by Matthew Sontheimer, through February.
BARRISTER'S GALLERY 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767 -- Psychomachias, paintings by Michael Collins and Bill Komodore; Paperweights, handmade artists' books, through Jan. 25.
BASSETTI FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHS 233 Chartres St., 529-9811 -- Group show of gallery artists featuring David Halliday and new work by Jack Spencer, through January.
*BERGERON STUDIO & GALLERY 516 Natchez St., 522-7503 -- Vintage Mardi Gras photography by Michael P. Smith and C.F. Weber, through Feb. 15.
BRYANT GALLERIES 316 Royal St., 525-5584 -- Paintings by Rob Goldsmith, through January.
CARABAUX GALLERIES 3646 Magazine St., 894-1588 -- Fourteenth anniversary of the Galerie Royale collection, featuring works by William Tolliver, Wren Panzella, Verna Hart and others, through January.
CAROL ROBINSON GALLERY 840 Napoleon Ave., 895-6130 -- Paintings by Michael Ledet, through January.
COLE PRATT GALLERY 3800 Magazine St., 891-6789 -- Abstract paintings by James Beaman, landscapes by Andrew Bucci (reviewed in this issue), through January.
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER 900 Camp St., 523-1216 -- Expanding Universe: The Recent Paintings of Al Held; Bodyworks: An Exhibition by Studio Matrixx featuring works by Ila Berman and Michelle Fornabai, through March 24.
*CRESCENT GALLERY 531 Wilkinson Row, 525-5255 -- European Exhibition, new paintings by Grace Newburger, through Feb. 14.
D.O.C.S. 709 Camp St., 524-3936 -- Sculpture by Allen Wynn, paintings by Michael Fee, through Feb. 28.
DU MONDE GALLERY 318 Royal St., 523-0078 -- New work by Linda Lesperance, through January.
ERTH GALLERY 8311 Oak St., 865-8126 -- Out of the Frying Pan, ceramics by Alex and Cindy Williams, through Jan. 30.
GALLERY CARROLL 4817 Prytania St., 861-8838 -- Paintings by Richard Benz, Carroll Becker, and MacDonald Eaton and Carroll Becker, through January.
GALLERY GORGON 2042 Magazine St., 2nd floor, 529-5350 -- Works by Maggie McEleny, through January.
*GALERIE LAFITTE 533 St. Louis St., 524-0105 -- New paintings by Gustavo Duque, through February.
GALERIE SIMONNE STERN 518 Julia St., 529-1118 -- Paintings by George Dunbar, through Feb. 27.
GALLERY PORCHE WEST 3201 Burgundy St., 269-9740 -- A Resonance: Drawings by Jennifer Ickes, through January.
HANSON GALLERT 229 Royal St., 524-8211 -- Super Show 2002, featuring works by Peter Max, Leroy Neiman, Frederick E. Hart, Luigi Rocca, and Raymond Douillet-Chevoleau, through Feb. 15.
HERIARD-CIMINO GALLERY 440 Julia St., 525-7300 -- On Imagined Occasions, paintings by Carlos deVillasante, through Feb. 23.
HUBER HOUSE GALLERY 1522 St. Charles Ave., 561-0628 -- Works by Garland Robinette, through January.
J. PIERRE FINE ART GALLERY 1562 Magazine St., suite 5, 586-1997 -- Paintings, sculptures and monoprints by Jamar Pierre, through January.
JOHN PRODUCT GALLERY 2027 Magazine St., 581-5280 -- Group Show, through Feb. 2.
JONATHAN FERRERA GALLERY 841 Carondelet St., 522-5471 -- Louisiana Landscapes and Surreal Settings, paintings by Roberto Ortiz, through Feb. 6. (Reviewed in this issue.)
KURT E. SCHON 510 St. Louis St., 524-5462; 523 Royal St., 523-5902 -- Exhibition of French post-Impressionist artists including Eugene Montezin, Jacques Martin-Ferrieres and others, through January.
LEMIEUX GALLERIES 332 Julia St., 522-5988 -- New Constructions, new work by metal artist Thomas Mann, through Feb. 26.
MARGUERITE OESTREICHER FINE ARTS 720 Julia St., 581-9253 -- Wood engravings and paintings by Orren Kickliter, through January.
MARIO VILLA GALLERY 3908 Magazine St., 895-8731 -- Oil and Water, paintings by Melissa Bonin, through January.
NEIGHBORHOOD GALLERY 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800 -- Night and Days of Funk, works by Revalasha, through Jan. 23.
NEWCOMB ART GALLERY Tulane University, 865-5328 -- Materials of Africa: African Art from New Orleans Collections, through Feb. 17.
N.O. SCHOOL OF GLASSWORKS & PRINTMAKING STUDIO 727 Magazine St., 529-7277 -- Sculpted boxes by Gerald Haessig, crackle glass by Atom Ridge, glass cars by Andrew Brott, prints by Janelle Trosclair, through January.
RIVERTOWN FINE ARTS GALLERY 409 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231-- Works by Annie Strack and Cheryl Gautier, through March 6.
SOREN CHRISTENSEN 400 Julia St., 569-9501 -- Paintings by Rose Casterline, through January.
SYLVIA SCHMIDT GALLERY 400A Julia St., 522-2000 -- Baselines and Elevators, new paintings and a sculpture installation by Kathleen Ariatti-Banton; works on paper and canvas by Patricia Fairfield, through January.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS FINE ART GALLERY 2000 Lakeshore Drive, 280-6493 -- The Makers Mark, works on paper by Tom Woodward and Gary Komarin, through Feb. 1.
VISUAL JAZZ INCORPORATED 2337 St. Claude Ave., 949-9822 -- Featuring Richard Thomas' We Too Sing America, the 2002 Zulu poster saluting African-American patriotism, through Feb. 15.
WAITING ROOM GALLERY 904 Pauline St., 949-1805 -- Commuting Textiles, wall pieces by Oliver, through Jan. 26.
WYNDY MOREHEAD FINE ARTS 3926 Magazine St., 269-8333 -- Paintings by Jim Pennington, through February.
museums
NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631 -- Magnificent Marvelous Martele, silver exhibition, through Jan. 13; O Say Can You See: Great American Photographs from NOMA.
books
Wednesday 23
BOOK GROUP. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Gathering of the Fourth Wednesday meeting group. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Thursday 24
BOOK GROUP. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Science fiction group meets. Free admission. 7 p.m.
BOOK GROUP. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Mystery group meets. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Friday 25
KIMBERLY CAUSEY. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Consumer educator holds seminar based on her book The Furniture Factory Outlet Guide. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 26
CHARLOTTE MILLER. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Author signs Through a Glass, Darkly. Free admission. 1 p.m.
J.W. KERR. Bookstar, 414 N. Peters St., 523-6411. Mystery novelist signs The Devil and Lieutenant Hilderbrand and Graves, Worms and Epitaphs. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 27
BRIAN EGGSTON. Bookstar, 414 N. Peters St., 523-6411. Author signs Granddaddy's Dirt. Free admission. 3 p.m to 6 p.m.
