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Tuesday 2
FIN FEST. Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St., 581-4629.
Summerlong event with special activities, crafts and stage presentations
to help kids learn about animals and the staff that cares for them. Free with
paid admission. Admission $13.50 adults, $10 senior, $6.50 children.
Saturday 6
CHILDREN'S DRUM CIRCLE. Audubon Park at Tchoupitoulas Street,
899-4028. Open and informal drum circle for children ages 1-6 and parents,
with assorted drums and shakers provided. Free admission. 10 a.m.
GREAT AMERICAN FLAG PROJECT. City Park, Storyland, 483-9381.
Children participate in drawing of giant American flag with sidewalk
chalk. Free with regular $2 admission. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
I HEAR AMERICA SINGING. Children's Castle, 501 Williams
Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220. The Kidz Wiz Band performs program.
Admission $3.50 adults, $2.50 children and seniors. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Monday 8
AUDUBON WILDERNESS PARK SUMMER CAMP. Wilderness Park,
River Road past English Turn Country Club, English Turn, 246-5672, ext.
4116. Summer camp for ages 7-9 with this week's program "Leapin'
Legends" teaching about the myths of nature. Audubon Institute members $95,
non-members $105. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, through Friday.
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP. River Ridge Music School, 1501 Hickory Ave.,
Harahan, 738-3050. Music camp for children ages 5-17 of all skill levels
with training in a variety of areas. Registration $140, with $20 weekly instrument
rentals available. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
WILDERNESS SKILLS SUMMER CAMP. Audubon Louisiana Nature Center,
I-10 Exit 244 Read Blvd., 246-5672, ext. 4116. Summer camp activities
including instruction in wilderness skills. Audubon Institute members $140, non-members
$150. Registration deadline July 5. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, through Friday.
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Wednesday 3
MUSIC MAKER RELIEF FOUNDATION BENEFIT. Blue Nile, 534 Frenchmen
St., 948-BLUE. Fundraiser for Music Makers Foundation's efforts to assist
elderly and impoverished musicians in New Orleans, featuring performances by eight
bands. Admission $15. 5 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ WOMEN. New Orleans Jazz National Historical
Park, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841. Park ranger Bambi Sears leads presentation
on the contributions local women have made to jazz. Free admission. 3 p.m. to
4 p.m.
Thursday 4
BIKERS RALLY. Circle Q Ranch, 12162 Griffin Road, Folsom, (985)
502-9896. Fourth of July celebration and bikers rally with barbecue
dinners, jambalaya, burgers, beer and drinks, games, and live music with Paula
& the Pontiacs. Admission $5. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
GLITZ. Oz, 800 Bourbon St., 593-9491. Showcase
of Las Vegas-style female impersonation with host Bianca del Rio and various performers.
Admission $10. 9 p.m.
LIVING HISTORY CORPS. The National D-Day Museum, 945
Magazine St., 527-6012, ext. 226. The Living History Corps portray World
War II soldiers with activities including inspection, drills, battle prep and
a reenactment. Free with regular museum admission, $10 adults, $6 seniors and
$5 children ages 5 to 17. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyrs Field, 6000
Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155. Zephyrs host the Tucson Sidewinders.
Tickets $5-$9. 6:05 p.m.
RING SHOUT TO SWING. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park,
916 N. Peters St., 589-4841. Park ranger Sarah Courtney leads presentation
of the connected histories of jazz and dance. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday 5
FRIDAY ON THE AVENUE. Office Depot, 1429 St. Charles Ave.,
561-8846. Big Daddy O performs as part of monthly concert series. Free
admission, food provided. Food and cash donations to Second Harvesters Food Bank
welcome. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyrs Field, 6000 Airline Drive,
Metairie, 734-5155. Zephyrs host the Tucson Sidewinders. Tickets $5-$9.
7:05 p.m.
YOUNG LOUIS ARMSTRONG. New Orleans Jazz National Historical
Park, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841. Bruce Raeburn examines the childhood
influences and neighborhoods of Louis Armstrong. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS.Zephyrs Field,
6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155. Zephyrs host the Tucson Sidewinders.
Tickets $5-$9. 6:05 p.m.
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP RECITAL. Ben Franklin High School Auditorium,
2001 Leon C. Simon Drive, 585-1500. Culminating event of Young Leadership
Council's Project Prodigy Summer Music Camp with guests Henri Smith and Irvin
Mayfield and performances by campers ages 9 to 14. Free admission. 10 a.m. to
noon.
HAROLD BATTISTE PRESENTS THE NEXT GENERATION. New
Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841.
Harold Battiste performs modern jazz concert highlighting "the next generation"
of New Orleans jazz artists. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 7
CITY PARK CONCERT SERIES. City Park, Popp Bandstand, 482-4888.
Ken Afro Williams with Chocolate Mike and Ellis & Big Boys Brass Band perform
as part of summer concert series. Free admission. 4 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS.Zephyrs Field, 6000
Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155. Zephyrs host the Tucson Sidewinders.
Tickets $5-$9. 6:05 p.m.
cooking demonstrations
Tuesday 2
BUDDY FITZPATRICK. Crescent City Farmers Market, 200 Broadway
St., 861-5898. Jamila's Cafe chef offers demonstration. Free admission.
11 a.m.
Saturday 6
SAMMY TWELDE. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St.,
861-5898. Red Sea chef offers demonstration about Ethiopian cuisine.
Free admission. 10 a.m.
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