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Thursday 23
BEST START UNDER THE SUN. Louisiana Nature Center, 5601 Read Blvd.; Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 861-2537. Traveling multi-media, interactive exhibit teaching children and parents the importance of breakfast and reading. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Nature Center, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Audubon Zoo.
BLACK HERITAGE PROGRAM. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 568-6968. Series
of programs for school groups and students teaching various aspects of African-American
heritage in Louisiana. This week features musician Wilson Turbinton ("Willie Tee")
of New Orleans Project, Wild Magnolias and the Gaturs. Free admission. 10 a.m.
LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OPEN REHEARSALS. Orpheum Theatre, 127 University Place, 523-6530. Opportunity for students to watch LPO rehearsals along with pre-rehearsal talk on music and the history of the Orpheum. Admission $5 per student, Title 1 $2.50 per student. 10 a.m.
Friday 24
CHILDREN BOOK EVENT. Barnes & Noble, 1601 B Westbank Expwy., 263-1482. Biscuit the Dog visits along with reading of a Biscuit story and coloring. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 25
SELF-RESPECT EXTRAVAGANZA 2003. L.B. Landry High School, 1200 Whitney Ave., 565-0847. Students in grades 9-12 invited to attend forum with seminars on peer pressure, the importance of education, community involvement and more with guest speakers including politicians, media personalities and NFL athletes. Registration $20. 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 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.
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Tuesday 21
JAZZ AND SPOKEN WORD THROW DOWN. Sweet Lorraine's, 1931 St. Claude Ave., 945-9654. Spoken word with open mike featuring poet Karama Sadaka and live music by Coup d'Fire. Admission $5. 9 p.m. to midnight.
WRITING FROM THE CHAKRAS. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4404 St. Peter St., 482-1262. Writer Constance Adler leads eight-week course on developing writing from each of the body's chakras (energy centers) through meditation and writing. Class members asked to bring notebook and pen. Enrollment $150. Each Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Jan. 28.
Wednesday 22
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WEEK FOR PEACE. Loyola University, 865-2344. Seventeenth
annual celebration of life and mission of Martin Luther King Jr. with this year's
theme "Rising From the Ashes: Rebuilding America through Non-Violence." Wednesday,
Jeffrey Johnson, NAACP national director of youth and college, gives keynote
speech, with reception at 5 p.m. in St. Charles Room of Loyola's Danna Center.
Speech follows at 6:30 p.m. in Nunemaker Auditorium, along with Lifetime Achievement
Award presentation to local civil rights leader and student award. Free admission.
WOMEN FOR A BETTER LOUISIANA MEETING. Lake Marina Tower, 300 Lake Marina Drive, Metairie, 488-2119. Meeting with speaker Missie McGuire of Girls First, organization working with underprivileged girls. Lunch of gumbo, French bread and bread pudding served. Admission $5; reservations required. 11:30 a.m.
YOUNG LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING. TwiRoPa, 1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 585-1500. Young Leadership Council's monthly meeting to recruit membership and discuss current projects. Free admission. 5:30 p.m.
ENCOUNTER IN LOUISIANA: CONFLUENCE AND CONFLICT IN LITERARY CURRENTS. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road, Metairie, 838-4353. Six-week
series of readings and discussions of Louisiana's cultural diversity as revealed
in literature led by UNO professor Gary Richards. This week: "French Louisiana and Its Legacies." Free
admission; advance registration requested. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ROE V. WADE ANNIVERSARY RALLY. Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave., 897-0143. Event
with theme "My Grandmother's Struggle, My Mother's Freedom, My Choice to Protect" features
guest speakers with personal stories and political discussions to mark 30th anniversary
of Roe v. Wade. Donations welcome, proceeds benefit access to abortion for low-income
women. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP (4667). Hornets host the Washington Wizards. Tickets $7-$265. 8 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS POETRY FORUM. 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472 or 467-9034. Weekly poetry workshop sponsored by New Orleans Poetry Forum. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Thursday 23
ART GRANTS WORKSHOP. Norman Mayer-Gentilly Library, 3000 Foy St., 523-1465. The Arts Council of New Orleans presents series of workshops to teach how to apply for Arts Council grants. Free admission; RSVP by calling 523-1465. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
WINE TASTING. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 899-7411. Tasting of eight red wines hosted by Dave Gladden. Admission $20 per person. 6:30 p.m.
VINEYARD WINE DINNER. Wolfe's of New Orleans, 7224 Pontchartrain Blvd., 284-6004. Five-course dinner with wine pairings from Rodney Strong Special Selection. Cost $75 per person. 7 p.m.
LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. Orpheum Theatre, 127 University Place, 523-6530. The LPO performs program of works by Strauss and Weber with Michael Christie conducting and featuring Julian Bliss on clarinet. Tickets $11-$52. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Saturday.
Friday 24
CANDLELIGHT MARCH. Xavier University, Student Center Quad, 7325 Palmetto St., 865-2344. Part
of 17th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Week For Peace, march celebrates King's
life and legacy through poetry, dance, song and dramatic presentations; begins
at Xavier and heads Uptown to Tulane University for "Expressions of Unity" program.
Free admission. March 5 p.m., program 7 p.m.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ROAD TRIP. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012. Traveling exhibit of rare original copy of the Declaration of Independence, including multi-media supplements. Museum admission $10 adults, $6 seniors over 65, $5 children five-17, under five free. Arrival ceremony 5 p.m. Friday. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Saturday, through Feb. 2.
MUSICAL EXCURSIONS. University of New Orleans, Performing Arts Center, 280-6232. Concerts featuring Friday night soprano Zamira Barquero and accompanist Gerardo Duarte performing works by Latin artists. On Sunday afternoon, pianist Robin Williams and members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra perform Brahms' Trio in C Minor. Admission $5. Friday show 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP (4667). Hornets host the Portland Trailblazers. Tickets $7-$265. 7:30 p.m.
POETRY READINGS. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 861-8832. Lit
City presents Houston poet Lorenzo Thomas ("Magnetic Charms") and New York poet Kenneth Goldsmith ("Fidget").
Reception and book signing follow reading. Admission $3. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 25
1811 SLAVE REVOLT COMMEMORATION. Louisiana Museum of African-American History, 1210 Gov. Nicholls St., 586-1919. The Louisiana Museum of African-American History traces the history of the 1811 slave revolt in the river parishes with a four-hour guided tour along River Road. Call for tour times, prices and reservations.
CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL AND RUN. Lafreniere Park, Metairie, 461-0702. Twelfth annual event featuring firecrackers, Chinese folk dancing, music, martial arts demonstrations, children's games and arts and crafts. One-mile fun run and 5K road race kick off event at 9 a.m. Race registration $15, event free. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CROCHET WORKSHOP. University of New Orleans, Metropolitan College, 280-7100. Sessions in non-formal setting covering aspects of crochet for beginners and advanced students. Four sessions. Fee $80. Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon through Feb. 15.
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES APPRAISAL DAY. Lakeside Shopping Center, Old Navy entrance, 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 523-3939. Louisiana State Museum event with licensed appraisers from Neal Auction Company identifying objects and estimating monetary value. Cost $10 for first appraisal and $5 for each additional appraisal; proceeds benefit Louisiana State Museum. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOUISIANA LEGENDS -- THE GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE. Woldenberg Park, 569-1480. Riverboat race between American Queen and Natchez steamboats to celebrate the Louisiana Purchase and heritage of Mississippi River. Viewing free from Woldenberg Park or West Bank. Boat tickets $25 adults, $10 children ages 12-under, includes live entertainment, buffet and drinks. Events include calliope concert (10 a.m.), registration for students and teachers to win boarding passes (10 a.m.), captain's challenge (10:30 a.m.), race (11:30 a.m.) and awards ceremony (1 p.m.). Boats board at 10:30 a.m.
INDEPENDENT FILM WORKSHOP. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767. Workshop "The Business of Independent Film: Getting Your Film Out Amid Today's Changing Economy" with
producer Larry Meistrich (Slingblade), CEO of film distribution company Film Movement. A reception with Meistrich will precede screening of El Bola Friday and Saturday 9 p.m. Free admission for workshop. 3:30 p.m.
STEVE GAYNOR'S MUSICAL REVUE. Shir Chadash Synagogue, 3737 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 889-1144. Entertainer
Steve Gaynor leads "Musical Revue" mixing nostalgia, song, comedy, culture
and social history. Tickets $17 reserved seating, $15 general admission. 7:30
p.m.
Sunday 26
CATHEDRAL CONCERT SERIES. Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave., 895-6602. Concert featuring soprano Lesley Dolinger, cellist Karen Jung and pianist Chuck Effler performing program of Bach, Bizet, Faure, Rachmaninoff and Bernstein. Free admission. 4 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520. Concert featuring classical program with Navy Band New Orleans. Free admission. 5 p.m.
Monday 27
IN THE WOODS: A PUBLIC FORUM ADDRESSING THE CONTEXT OF THE RURAL EDGE. Tulane University, Richardson Memorial Building, J. Herndon Thomson Hall, room 201, 392-5359. Discussion that culminates planning symposium among architects and artists for A Studio in the Woods, an artists' community in lower-coast Algiers. Free admission. 7 p.m.
MEPHISTA. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805. Contemporary jazz group Mephista (drummer Susie Ibarra, pianist Sylvia Courvorsier and Ikue Mori with laptop computer) perform concert. Tickets $15 general admission, $12 CAC members. 7 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP (4667). Hornets host the Milwaukee Bucks. Tickets $7-$265. 7:30 p.m.
POETRY READING. Cafe Brasil, 2100 Chartres St., 949-0851. Celebration of the poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca with Allianza Flamenca. Free admission. 8 p.m.
cooking demonstrations
Tuesday 14
GREG SURREY. Crescent City Farmers Market, 200 Broadway St., 861-5898. Chef
of Surrey's Juice Bar offers demonstration of vegetarian lasagna served with
red gravy, squash, salad and French bread as part of Farmers Market's "Green Plate Special" series.
Free admission. 10 a.m.
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