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Wednesday 3
DINO "TAILS". Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357. Create custom dinosaur tails and pretend to be a dinosaur. Admission $6 adults and children. 10 a.m. to noon.
JOIN THE CIRCUS. Fine Arts Center, 1733 Constantinople St., 269-3922. Dinner theatre performance by the Porta-Puppet Players featuring Dwaino the Clown. Reservations required. Tickets $10. 6 p.m.
Friday 5
MILK MUSTACH MOBILE. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. Make a milk mustache picture and compete for prizes. Free admission. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday 6
MILK MUSTACHE MOBILE. Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St. Make a milk mustache picture and compete for prizes. Free admission. 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAY. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357. Learn all about the dinosaur worlds of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods with related activities. Admission $6 adults and children. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
KIDS' KALLIGRAPHY. Jefferson Parish East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100. Kids will learn to make an accordion book and basic calligraphy strokes. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday 7
PRINTS AND PRINCES. New Orleans Museum Of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 488-2631. Family workshop for children 5-12 with activities that include creating large self-portraits using papier colle, feathers and beads. Admission $5 per family for members, $6 for non-member families. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 2
GARDEN CLUB CONVENTION. Chateau Sonesta Hotel, 800 Iberville St., 394-4616. Louisiana Garden Club Federation hosts gardening programs and special guests. Registration required. Call for ticket info. Various times Tuesday through Thursday.
Wednesday 3
FREE PATRIOTIC CONCERT. Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger St., Slidell, (985) 646-4375. The Navy Band New Orleans' Ceremonial Band and Brass Quintet perform for an open audience. Free admission. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
JAZZ BAND PERFORMANCE. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012. Special performance by the East Davidson High School Jazz Band from Thomasville, N.C. Free with museum admission. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
48th ANNUAL HOME & GARDEN SHOW. Louisiana Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (800) 469-0990. The largest home show in the Southeast features events through Sunday. Highlights include Bob Vila of This Old House, New Orleans chefs, family entertainment and elaborate showcases. Admission $9 for adults, $3 for children, free for children under 5. 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Thursday 4
GET TO KNOW LONGUE VUE. Longue Vue Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488. Learn about architecture and landscape from professor Neil Odenwald and gardener Ann Donnelly. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
GOURMET LUNCHEON. Delgado City Park Campus, Michael L. Williams Complex, 483-4923. Delgado's up-and-coming chefs present dishes for the college's Culinary Arts Luncheon Series. Admission $15. 11:45 a.m.
WINGS OF FREEDOM. New Orleans Lakefront Airport, Taylor Energy hangar, (978) 562-9182. Special visit by two World War II aircrafts, the B-17 and B-24. Admission $7 adults, $3 children. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
FANTASY NIGHT. W New Orleans, 333 Poydras St., 522-0865. Fashion show featuring top designs and benefiting the March of Dimes. Tickets $10. 8 p.m.
Friday 5
IN CONTINUUM. Newcomb College, McWilliams Hall, Room 300, 897-2742. Dance performance by choreographer and architectural thesis student Martha Baker. Admission $5 donation. 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
WINE AND CHEESE PARTY. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357. LSU School of Medicine Class of 2005 holds the Camp Tiger wine-and-cheese event plus silent auction. Admission $10. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
PINK RIBBON FLING. The Plimsoll Club, 2 Canal St., (985) 727-2699. The Louisiana Breast Cancer Task Force holds its fourth annual charity event with the theme, "Tickled Pink." Admission $55 for Fling, $100 for Fling and patron party. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Fling and patron party.
GOLDEN TASSEL GALA. The Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 831-1565. Black-tie gala to benefit the Jefferson Dollars for Scholars program. Call for tickets. 7 p.m. patron party, 8 p.m. gala.
CHRISTIAN ROCK CONCERT. Faith Church Gymnasium, I-10 Service Road, 245-1234. Brand New Tour performs. Admission $5. 7:30 p.m.
DRAG KING SHOW. San Moné, 1500 Esplanade Ave., 909-9627. Fe-Male Trouble, New Orleans' only "drag king" group, presents drag king show and party. Admission $3. 9:30 p.m.
Saturday 6
ANNUAL BOAT BASS TOURNAMENT. Joe's Landing in Lafitte, 486-0359. Benefiting the hearing-impaired, Delta Bassmasters host this year's bass-fishing competition. Pre-registration required. Admission $40 per team, $20 per person. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FOOD AND FLOWER FEST. St. Martin's Parish Hall, 2216 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-7357. Items available for purchase in annual include entrees, casseroles, cookies, breads, plants and crafts. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to noon Sunday.
EDWARD HYNES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BENEFIT. 990 Harrison Ave., 561-8002. Annual fundraiser for Hynes Elementary featuring raffles, food and entertainment. Admission $1. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DOCUMENTARY INTERVIEW WORKSHOP. New Orleans Video Access Center, 4840 Banks St., 488-9192. Workshop covering various aspects of producing a documentary piece with award-winning producer Tika Laudun. Admission $100 general, $60 NOVAC members. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ST. PIUS X FAIR. 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd,. 288-6852. Annual festival featuring outdoor performances by Soul Shop today and No Idea on Sunday. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Sunday.
FRERET FEST. Freret Street between Napolean and Jefferson avenues, 899-5900. Annual festival features artists, crafts, food vendors and live performances by such artists as ReBirth Brass Band, Cyrill Neville and others. Free admission. Noon to 6 p.m.
FILM SERIES. New Orleans Museum Of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 488-2631. Screening of Victory, directed by John Huston, which tells the story of a WWII soccer game between Allied prisoners of war and Nazi officers. Admission $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, $3 children ages 3-17. 2 p.m.
HUNGARIAN COMMEMORATION. Lafayette Square, 286-1487. Hungarian Consulate unveils monument followed by lecture from Hungarian ambassador to the U.S., Dr. Geza Jesensky, with reception to follow. Free admission. 3 p.m.
JAZZ ON THE BAYOU. Chateau Kole, Bayou Liberty, Slidell, (985) 649-3522. Tenth annual event featuring more than 20 area restaurants, entertainment and auction, benefiting Easter Seals. Tickets $75. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
YA YA ARTOBIOGRAPHY. Deutch, Kerrigan & Stiles, 755 Magazine St., 529-3306. One-of-a-kind paintings from 12 artists, and the unveiling of limited edition serigraphs from featured contest winner Derroles Jefferson. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MULTI-MEDIA ART SHOW. Pampered Soul and Body, 4826 Magazine St., 895-0153. Artists' reception for "Elements" exhibit. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
CHEF CABARAT. 6905 Chef Menteur Hwy., 245-0422. Featuring the sounds of Wanda Rouzan and A Taste of New Orleans, Charmaine Neville, the Aubry Twins plus more at this charity event. Call for ticket info. Performance 7 p.m.
ANNUAL COCHON COTILLION. Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, 233 Newton St., 522-2124 ext. 15. Benefiting Bridge House and ABC-26 Children First, the sixth annual cotillion offers food, music, dancing and a silent auction to all who attend. Admission Patron party and cotillion $100, Cotillion only $ 75. 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT. Dixon Recital Hall, Tulane University, 862-3214. Illiana Matos, renowned Cuban-born guitarist, performs classical guitar. Free admission. 8 p.m.
EXHIBIT OPENING. The Pickery, 433 Orange St., 561-5661. Exhibit features the works of Georgia Anne Sears; proceeds benefit Sears' Tibetan Buddhist retreat. Free admission. 8 p.m. to midnight.
A ROYAL AFFAIR. Windsor Court Hotel, 300 Gravier St., 522-9905. National Council of Jewish Women host event with proceeds benefiting various community programs in the greater New Orleans area. Tickets $100. 7 p.m. patron party, 8 p.m. gala.
Sunday 7
OIL PAINTING SALE. Pecan Tree Inn, 2525 N. Rampart St., 945-9455. Sale of artwork at wholesale prices to benefit Belle Reve, a non-profit home and health care facility for people living with HIV/AIDS. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PORGY AND BESS. Greater Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson Ave., Covington, 529-2278. Northshore Opera Orientation Series presents a musical exposition of Porgy and Bess. Free admission. 2 p.m.
JAZZ ROUND-UP. Xavier University, Xavier Library, 1 Drexel Drive, 288-2831. Alumni Association hosts its annual event for alumni. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
PARKWAY PROMENADE XI. Oakland Plantation, No. 18 Oakland Road, Kenner, 737-7583. Fundraising event for Jefferson Beautification features live auction, contests, musical entertainment plus more. Admission $50. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
LE PETIT THEATRE DU VIEUX CARRE. The Ritz-Carlton Penthouse, 921 Canal St., 943-2894. Guild's Golden Gala celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Guild and its support of Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre. Admission $110 for dinner and luncheon, $50 for luncheon only. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
