family
CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS. City Park,
483-9415. Annual holiday event with a light show throughout City Park, cultural
exhibits, live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, children's attractions
and more. Two-mile walking tour admission $5 per person (kids three and under
free); driving tour $10 per car; carriage rides available. Open nightly from
5:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m., through Jan. 5.
Tuesday 3
BIGGEST CHRISTMAS PARTY EVER! New Orleans
African American Museum, 1418 Gov. Nicholls St., 565-7497. Children's art
festival with free food and all-day crafts activities. Free admission. 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 4
DINNER THEATER FOR KIDS. Fine Arts
Center, 1733 Constantinople St., 269-3922. Interactive puppet comedy The
Toymaker's Helper. Admission $10. Dinner 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 7
SANTA'S HIT HOLIDAY PARADE. Children's
Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-3236. Phil Melancon leads holiday
program of music and stories, including "The Blue Goose." Admission $2.50 children
and seniors, $3.50 adults. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
KENNER CHRISTMAS VILLAGE OPENING. Veterans
Century of Sentries Park, Kenner, 468-7200. Opening of Kenner Christmas
Village featuring arrival on Santa and Mrs. Claus on the Okra Express train,
lighting of the tree with Mayor Louis Congemi, entertainment with Dwaino the
Clown, DJ Jim Hanzo and carols sing-along. Free admission. 5:15 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 3
DELGADO COVINGTON OPEN HOUSE. Greater
Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson Ave., (985) 893-6286. Delgado Community
College celebrates the opening of Northshore campus with open house, food, music
by Delgado Jazz Ensemble and more. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
MUSICAL EXCURSIONS CONCERT SERIES. University
of New Orleans, Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 280-SHOW (7469). UNO
Department of Music concert series with program "Silver and Blue Christmas"
featuring the UNO Privateer Chorus and Chorale performing French-inspired selections
for the holidays. Tickets $15 general, $5 students and seniors. 7:30 p.m.
CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT SERIES. St.
Louis Cathedral, 522-5730. Nightly concerts by local jazz and gospel artists
performing Christmas and traditional songs. Tueday, Larry Sieberth & Friends;
Wednesday, Dillard University Concert Choir; Thursday, Brian Cayolle; Friday,
Corrine Missionary B.C. Adult Choir; Sunday, Bill Solley, Kim Prevost, Leah
Chase and Jim Singleton; Monday, Joseph S. Clark High School Singing Bulldogs.
Free admission. 8 p.m.
Wednesday 4
HOLIDAY SCHOOL CHOIR SERIES. InterContinental
Hotel, 444 St. Charles Ave., 525-5566. Series of performances by local high
school choirs in InterContinental lobby; St. Michael's School performs this
week. Free admission. Noon to 12:45 p.m.
HOLIDAY CONCERT. NOCCA/Riverfront,
Lupin Hall, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2787. Holiday concert of classical instrumental,
jazz and vocal music with works by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and an African carol.
Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans
Arena, 525-HOOP (4667). Hornets host the Toronto Raptors. Tickets $7-$265.
7:30 p.m.
Thursday 5
TULANE-NEWCOMB CHOIR AND LPO CONCERT. Loyola
University, Holy Name of Jesus Church, 865-5268. The Tulane-Newcomb Choir
and members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra perform a concert featuring
Bach, Mozart, Parry and more. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Friday 6
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DAY. Hilton New
Orleans Riverside, Poydras Street at Mississippi River, 620-2332. Urban
League of Greater New Orleans celebration of 25th annual Equal Opportunity Day
with breakfast, networking, sessions, workshops and awards luncheon. Call for
ticket info. 8 a.m.
FIGHTING INJUSTICE IN THE 21ST CENTURY.
University of New Orleans, Lindy Boggs Conference Center, 849-8153. UNO's
Chancellor's Forum lecture series program entitled "Leadership and Courage:
Civil and Human Rights in the 21st Century" featuring civil rights leader Wade
Henderson. Free admission. 9 a.m.
HOLIDAY HOME TOUR. Pontalba Apartments,
Jackson Square, 861-1954. Annual home tour hosted by Stuart Hall School
for Boys with guided home tours, three-course brunch at Muriel's and holiday
concert with Stuart Hall Boys Choir and a boutique with items from local artisans.
Tour tickets $12 advance, $15 at door, lunch tickets $25. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CHOIR HOLIDAY CONCERTS. Fairmont
Hotel, 123 Baronne St., 529-7111. Annual tradition of school groups performing
in Fairmont's Angel Hair Lobby; St. Philip Neri performs. Free admission. Noon.
HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS. St. Tammany Trace
Trailhead, I-12 and Highway 59 at Koop Drive, near Mandeville, (800) 43-TRACE.
Third-annual event opening Tammany Trace to visitors to walk through Christmas
displays with carolers and musicians. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, also Dec. 13-14.
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK. Cassidy Park,
Bogalusa, 732-7044. Ninth-annual family holiday attraction featuring a walk
through light displays, Cajun scene, carousel, visits with Santa, live entertainment
and concessions. Admission $2 adults, $1 students to walk, $5 per car for drive.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
CHILDREN'S CHORUS AND YOUTH CHORALE WINTER
CONCERT. Loyola University, Nunemaker Hall, 488-5973. Concert by
the New Orleans Concert Chorus, Chamber Ensemble and Youth Chorale of classical
and folk music. Admission $5. 7:30 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans
Arena, 525-HOOP (4667). Hornets host the Houston Rockets. Tickets $7-$265.
7:30 p.m.
GOOD TIMES FUNDRAISER. TwiRoPa Mills,
1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 874-3311. Event celebrating local music and
how it impacts the community with tables presented by WWOZ, WTUL, LPO, the city's
music office, and others, food and drinks. Live music with Big Sam's Funky Nation
(8 p.m.), Sublime Lens (9 p.m.), The Bluerunners (10:15 p.m.), Charmaine Neville
(11:30 p.m.), Ernie Vincent (12:30 a.m.) and Capt. Midnight Band (1:30 a.m.).
Admission $10. 8 p.m.
Saturday
7
CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY VII. Pacific
Grill, 5243 Canal Blvd., 522-2124. Annual benefit for the Bridge House featuring
college football games of SEC and Big 12 championships, silent auction, raffle,
drink specials and food. Admission $3. Noon to 8 p.m.
WINE TASTING. Pontchartrain Vineyards,
81250 Hwy. 1082, north of Covington, (985) 892-9742. Wine tasting hosted
by Pontchartrain Vineyards of syrah and shiraz. Tickets $10. 1:30 p.m. to 4
p.m.
MUSIC AT THE MINT. Old U.S. Mint,
400 Esplanade Ave., 568-6968. Concert with The Pfister Sisters presented
by the Louisiana State Museum. Free admission. 2 p.m.
YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERT. Greater
Covington Center, 317 N. Jefferson Ave., Convington, 392-4300. The Greater
New Orleans Youth Orchestra performs concert, including works by Beethoven,
Rossini and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tickets $8 adults, $5 students and seniors.
3 p.m.
@SS PRINT WALLPAPER. Barrister Gallery,
1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767. Performance piece by artist Heather
Weathers with music accompaniment by Improvisational Arts Council, part of Babylon
Lexicon artists' book showing. Free admission. 7 p.m.
CHRISTMAS WITH AARON NEVILLE AND ZION HARMONIZERS.
St. Henry Catholic Church, 812 Gen. Pershing St., 861-5834. Benefit
concert by Aaron Neville and the Zion Harmonizers presented by New Orleans Artists
Against Hunger to benefit the hungry and homeless. Tickets $25, $50 and $100.
7 p.m.
USO SHOW AND DANCE. Lakefront Airport,
Taylor Hangar, 410-1517. Fundraiser for The National D-Day Museum featuring
1940s-style USO dance and show featuring the USO Troupe of New York and local
swing group Ingrid Lucia and the Flying Neutrinos. Tickets $75 per person for
dinner, show and open bar; $35 per person for open bar and show. Dinner 7:30
p.m., show 9:30 p.m.
BENEFIT CONCERT. Friar Tucks Bar
and Grill, 5130 Freret St., 895-5574. Benefit for arts in education presented
by Arts Intervention Program with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Timothea.
Admission $10 donation. 8 p.m.
WINTER LIGHT. Hit and Run Cafe,
5956 Magazine St., 895-5635. Renverser Repertory Ballet production of new,
original ballet Winter Light, preceded by performance by guest artist
Nanette Ledet dancing a new solo piece, In the Circle of Light. Artists
reception follows. Admission $5 general, $5 students and seniors. 8 p.m.
Sunday 8
JIVE FOR STRIVE. Bella Luna Restaurant,
914 N. Peters St., 895-2557. Jazz-brunch fundraiser for Strive Inc., a nonprofit
providing services to adults with mental disabilities, with cocktails, brunch,
raffle and live music with the Last Straws. Tickets $75 per person. 11:30 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m.
CHRISTMAS BUFFET & AUCTION. Cowpokes,
2240 St. Claude Ave., 525-4498. The Mystic Krewe of Satyricon's first annual
event also features art works, silver, china, jewelry and other collectibles.
Bianco Del Rio, Becky Allen and Satyricon Captain Mickey Gil will serve as auctioneers.
Free admission; buffet $7. 1 p.m.
CAROLING UNDER THE STARS. Six Flags
New Orleans, I-10 at I-510, 253-8100. Holiday event featuring caroling,
a bazaar, a Santa Claus parade and more. Free admission. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
MUSICA DA CAMERA. Ursuline Chapel,
2635 State St., 865-8203. Instrumentalist troupe Musica da Camera and vocalists
with Vox Feminate perform concert "In Dulci Jubilo: Medieval Christmas Favorites."
Free admission. 4 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal
Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520. Sixteenth-annual Handel's Messiah
Sing-Along, with soloists and community singing, scores provided. Free admission.
5 p.m.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT. First United Methodist
Church, 3401 Canal St., 585-3612. Concert featuring local pianist and composer
Richard Carr and Friends, including Ravi, Katia Du'nn, Wally Blake, Robbie Steiner
and Barbara Sorrent. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics athletes. Admission $15.
6 p.m.
Monday 9
CHOIR HOLIDAY CONCERTS. Fairmont
Hotel, 123 Baronne St., 529-7111. Annual tradition of school groups performing
in Fairmont's Angel Hair Lobby; St. Paul's Episcopal Bell Choir and Stuart Hall
Bell perform. Free admission. 11:30 a.m.
CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT. East Bank Regional
Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100. Concert featuring violinist
Paul Rosenthal and pianist Sung-Mi Im, part of the national tour presented by
the Piatigorsky Foundation. Free admission. 7 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans
Arena, 525-HOOP (4667). Hornets host the Los Angeles Clippers. Tickets $7-$265.
7:30 p.m.
MENDELSSOHN STRING QUARTET. Tulane
University, Dixon Hall, 895-0690. Acclaimed ensemble touring with program
of Mozart, Leon Kirchner and Beethoven. Call for ticket info. 8 p.m.
cooking demonstrations
REVEILLON DEMONSTRATIONS. Le Petit
Theatre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St., 522-5730. Demonstrations
of the Creole tradition of Reveillon dining during the holidays by local chefs.
Tuesday, Chef Gunter Preuss of Broussard's; Wednesday, Jose Munguia of Arnaud's;
Thursday, Richard Stewart of Gumbo Shop; Friday, Joseph Klingelsmith of Harrah's;
Saturday, Mike Roussel of Brennan's; Sunday, Dana Deutsch of Sun Ray Grill;
Monday, Bill Cooling of Pat O'Brien's. Demonstrations daily through Dec. 27.
Free admission. 3 p.m.
Saturday 7
SUSAN SPICER. Crescent City Farmers Market,
700 Magazine St., 861-5898. Chef presents cooking demonstration, and Katie
the Cow from Mauthe Dairy visits. Free admission. 10 a.m.
