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Tuesday 16
TODDLER TIME. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Make dinosaur crafts and hear Dazzle the Dinosaur by Marcus Pfister. Free admission. 1 p.m.
Wednesday 17
PLANT PALS. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357. Craft a plant pal using different crafts. Admission $6 adults and children. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHO LET THE DOGS IN? Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357. Kids learn the responsibilities of owning a pet from the Louisiana SPCA. Admission $6 adults and children. 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Thursday 18
SEED MOSAICS. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357. Kids can create a mosaic using seeds. Admission $6 adults and children. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friday 19
PET ROCK GARDEN. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357. Children paint pet rocks. Admission $6 adults and children. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
YOUNG CARIBBEAN CREATORS. 628 Baronne St., 948-7788. Learn what young artists are doing in Cuba through slides, footage, and other materials presented by YA/YA students. Free admission. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for presentations, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for reception.
FAMILY NIGHT. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Design your own baseball card and read Casey at the Bat by Ernest Thayer. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 20
MAGICIAN DAVID VELA. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231. Experience the artistry of David Vela in the musical presentation, "Spellbinding Saturday Magic." Admission $3.50 adults, $2.50 children and seniors. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
KUMBUKA DRUM ENSEMBLE. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 365 Canal St., 589-4841. Children will be exposed to the rich African heritage of music, dance and attire. Free admission. 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MOTHER GOOSE READING RALLY. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 488-2631. Children's event features book signings by children's authors, storytelling and more. Free admission with museum entrance fee, $5 per family for members, $6 for non-member families. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
AFTERNOON ART. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Make fun crafts and meet Who's Tripping Over My Bridge? author Coleen Salley. Free admission. 3 p.m.
Special events
Tuesday 16
DEREK WALCOTT. Xavier University, Administration Building Auditorium, One Drexel Drive, 483-7514. Poet, playwright and Nobel Laureate reads from his work Tiepolo's Hound, followed by discussion. Free admission. 7 p.m.
ZEPHYRS BASEBALL. Zephyrs Baseball Arena, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155. New Orleans Zephyrs host the Omaha Royals. Admission $5-$9. 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Wednesday 17
CONTESSA WALL. East New Orleans Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd., 596-2619. National Library Week presents local author. Free admission. 10 a.m.
CONCERT AT THE SQUARE. Lafayette Square, St. Charles Avenue, 561-8927. George Porter Jr. & the Runnin' Pardners perform in Downtown Development District's weekly concert series. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
SPRING RELEASE PARTY. Ernie K-Doe's Mother-in-Law Lounge, 1500 N. Claiborne Ave., 957-3614. Local film company ten18 unveils three film shorts plus its first full-length documentary. Free admission. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
LINDY BOGGS LECTURE. Loyola University, Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 865-2295. Angela Hill interviews the former congresswoman and U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Thursday 18
STRINGS AND STORIES. Delgado Community College, City Park Ave., 483-4168. "Music Is for Everyone" program featuring Linda Rosenthal on violin and actor Bill Blush. Free admission. 12:30 p.m.
GATOR GOLF CLASSIC. City Park Golf Course, 1040 Filmore Ave., 866-3089. Fifth annual golf tournament benefiting Holy Name of Jesus School. Admission $100 per golfer. 1 p.m.
JAZZ IN THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN DIASPORA. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 365 Canal St., 589-4841. Ranger Bruce Barnes discusses how old world African and African-American traditions have shaped jazz in New Orleans. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF CUBAN ARTS. Tulane University, Jones Hall Room 100A, 6801 Freret St., 948-7788. Tomas Montoya will discuss the various ways the arts in Cuba are institutionalized. Free admission. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
2002 PARISH FAIR. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 530 Minor St., Kenner, 464-0725. Three-day festival features food, rides, music and games. Admission $12 per session, $10 per session in advance. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
TRINITY FOLLIES. Trinity's Bishop Polk Hall, 1315 Jackson Ave., 670-2502. Theatrical performance featuring the work of Jackie Bullock's writing team, the music of Matt Scoggin, and the Trinity Church and School. Admission $6 at door, $5 advance. 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
APRIL IN PARIS. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 899-7411. Sample more than 20 French wines and delicacies. Reservations required. Admission $30 per person. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
STRINGS AND STORIES. Lambeth House, 150 Broadway Ave., 865-1960. "Music Is for Everyone" program featuring Linda Rosenthal on violin and actor Bill Blush. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
PETER BERGEN. Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 861-5888. Seventh annual Fr. Carter Lecture Series features international journalist known for his interview with terrorist Osama bin Laden. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
RISING STAR. Orpheum Theatre, 129 University Pl., 523-6530. Alisa Weilerstein accompanies the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra in a program of Beethoven, Shostakovich and Schumann. Admission $11-$52. 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Friday 19
JAZZ IN THE 1920s. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841. Jazz writer and lecturer Tom Morgan dispels the myth that most musicians left New Orleans in the 1920s for Chicago. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
TROMBONE DEMONSTRATION. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 365 Canal St., 589-4841. Craig Klein and his band demonstrate the role of the trombone in a traditional jazz setting. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LOUISIANA BIKE EXPO. Louisiana Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (877) 991-RIDE. Gulf South's largest indoor showcase of motorcycles, accessories and exhibitors with a live music stage sponsored by Tipitina's. Admission $10, $5 children. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
LUAU! Igor's, 2133 St. Charles Ave., 568-9786. Twenty-four hours of Hawaiian festivities including voodoo barbecue, limbo contest, grass skirt dances, food and prizes. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD. Neighborhood Gallery Theatre, 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800. Revalasha and John "Jonster" Slade present an open-mic show. Admission $5. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 20
FESTIVAL DEL CARIBE. New Orleans Jazz Historical Park, 916 N. Peters, 948-7788. Gather information about the Festival del Caribe in Santiago, Cuba. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
BLESSING ON THE BAYOU. Vacant lot on Laroussini Street by floodwall on Bayou Segnette, Westwego, 371-8488. Fourth annual festival and boat blessing with Father Serio of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS RAGTIME ORCHESTRA. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 365 Canal St., 589-4841. New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra performs tunes similar to the repertoires of bandleaders John Robichaux, Armand J. Piron and Clarence Williams. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
SPRING GALA. Bank One Center, 201 St. Charles Ave., 596-3023. Sisters of St. Joseph of Medaille hold their eighth spring event featuring an auction and formal dinner to benefit retired clergy. Admission $50 per person. 6:30 p.m.
K SUPERSTAR USA. Body Mind Spirit Training Center, 2708 Jefferson Hwy., Metairie, 219-0280. Shaolin master Shawn Liu hosts the first in a series of elimination fights featuring martial arts fighters from across the U.S. $50 ringside, $35 front, $10 general. 9 p.m.
Sunday 21
JAZZLAND RUN/WALK. Jazzland Theme Park, Lake Forest Blvd., 482-6682. Half-mile and 5K run/walk benefiting Family Service of Greater New Orleans. Admission $16-$20. 8 a.m. 1/2 mile, 8:30 a.m. 5K.
HARLEY FOR HORSES BENEFIT. Poker Palace Truck Stop, Highway 51, LaPlace, (985) 651-5239. Motorcycle run benefiting New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center. Admission $30 with passenger, $25 per rider. 9 a.m. registration.
FRENCH QUARTER HOME TOUR. 1000 Chartres St., 523-3939. The Friends of Cabildo show six of the Vieux Carré's premier properties. Admission $22 day of event, $18 advance. 11 p.m. to 3 p.m.
ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL CHOIR. St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, 525-9585. Dr. Elise Cambon conducts the St. Louis Cathedral Choir in its annual spring concert. Free admission. 3 p.m.
AT THE SOLARIUM. Bultman Solarium, 3338 St. Charles Ave., 528-3805. Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents a concert of classical selections. Free admission. 3 p.m.
ANNUAL FASHION SHOW. St. Raymond Cafeteria, 3738 Paris Ave., 288-1272. St. Raymond Church and the Ladies Auxiliary present spring fashions followed by dinner. Admission $15. 5 p.m.
A TRIBUTE TO THE KING. Saia's Beef Room, 2645 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 835-8555. Brandon Bennett presents an evening dedicated to Elvis Presley. Admission $5. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
CARIBBEAN POETRY SUMMIT. Ashe Cultural Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 948-7788. Tomas Montoya and New Orleans poets offer readings. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SHIM SHAM REVUE. Shim Sham Club, 615 Toulouse St., 299-0666. Ronnie Magri's Shim Sham Revue Band backs the burlesque performances of the Southern Jezebelles. Tickets $15 advance, $18 day of show. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
DANCE WITHOUT BORDERS. The Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St., 948-2483. Audrey Elizabeth performs authentic Middle Eastern dance with Stuart LaBlanc on guitar. Free admission 9:30 p.m.
Call for Entries
NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL. New Orleans Film Festival, 843 Carondelet St., 524-5271. Fourteenth annual festival hosts one competitive and one non-competitive program. Early submissions must be postmarked by June 1 or must be received by the final deadline July 1, 2002. Call for further details. Submissions $35 by June 1, $45 by July 1.
