family
Saturday 4
AQUARIUM CHILDREN'S HOUR. Audubon Aquarium of the
Americas, 1 Canal St., 565-3033. Special children's activities during aquarium
visit include storytelling, crafts, animal studies and more. Free with paid
admission; $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6.50 children ages 2-12. 11 a.m. to noon
Saturday, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
DIGGING INTO ARCHAEOLOGY. Hilton
New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St., Napoleon Ballroom, third floor, (617)
353-8703. The Archaeological Institute of America presents Digging into
Archaeology: A Hands-on Family Fair, designed as an event for children to learn
about the past through hands-on exhibits, meeting with field archaeologists
and more. Admission $6 adult, $4 children, or $12 per family of three or more.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
HANSEL & GRETEL. Children's Castle,
501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220. Annual performances of children's
opera by the Metropelican Opera Company, the educational ensemble of the New
Orleans Opera Association. Tickets $3.50 adults, $2.50 children. 11:30 a.m.
and 1 p.m., through Jan. 25.
special events
Wednesday 1
NEW BEGINNINGS AEROBIC CLASS. Downtown Fitness Center,
New Orleans Centre, 1400 Poydras St., third floor, 569-9985. This 14th annual
aerobics class is designed just for New Year's resolutions, led by instructors
Wacky Wendell and Telly Boneval. Free admission with donation of non-perishable
food item or clothing for Unity for the Homeless. 10 a.m. to noon.
Thursday 2
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK. Oakwood Shopping Center, 197
Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 362-1900. West Jefferson Hospital offers blood
pressure screenings. Free. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
JAZZ AND SPOKEN WORD THROW DOWN. Sweet
Lorraine's, 1931 St. Claude Ave., 945-9654. Spoken word with open mic featuring
poet Karama Sadaka and live music by Coup d'Fire. Admission $5. 9 p.m. to midnight.
Friday 3
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP
(4667). Hornets host the Atlanta Hawks. Tickets $7-$265. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 4
LIPIZZANER STALLIONS. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd.,
Kenner, 465-9985. "World-famous" Lipizzaner Stallions from Europe appear
with music and choreography. Tickets $19.50 adults, $17.50 children 12 and under
and seniors. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.
ARTISTS DEMONSTRATION. New Orleans
GlassWorks and Printmaking Studio, 727 Magazine St., 529-7277. Exhibit reception
includes demonstration by artists of glassblowing, printmaking and silver sculpting.
Free admission. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
BALL ON THE BELLE. Bally's Casino,
One Stars and Stripes Blvd., 240-5167. This 10th annual gala benefits the
United Negro College Fund with program "An Evening of Stars: A Celebration of
Educational Excellence." Tickets $75 per person. 8 p.m. to midnight.
Sunday 5
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church,
1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520. Concert featuring Beethoven's piano concerto
No. 4 with pianists Christopher Astilla and Albinas Prizgintas. Free admission.
5 p.m.
TWELFTH NIGHT BALL. Municipal Auditorium, Coker Room, 525-4498.
The Mystic Krewe of Satyricon hosts the First Annual Twelfth Night Ball,
with live entertainment by Tommy Elias and His Fancy Band and proceeds benefiting
the Buzzy Fanning Foundation. Formal attire, cash bar. Tickets $25. 7 p.m. to
11 p.m.
Monday 6
PET BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING. Offices of Drs. Oprea
and Douciere, 3100 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, 733-7387. The Jefferson SPCA
offers pet bereavement seminars for those dealing with the death of a pet. Free
admission. 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
COOPERATIVE GROCERY STORE MEETING. 748
Camp St., 528-9040. Informational meeting for the creation of a non-profit,
member-run natural food store. Free admission. 7 p.m.
auditions
Friday 3
NEW ORLEANS CHILDREN'S CHORUS AND YOUTH CHORALE. Grace
Lutheran Church, 5800 Canal Blvd., 488-5973. The New Orleans Children's
Chorus and Youth Chorale will hold auditions beginning Jan. 3 with children
ages seven to 18. The group accepts all children with a desire to sing, audition
for placement purposes. Call 488-5973 to schedule.
cooking demonstration
Saturday 4
EMANUEL LOUBIER. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700
Magazine St., 861-5898. Dante's Kitchen chef offers cooking demonstration.
Free admission. 10 a.m.
