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SPECIAL EVENTS LISTINGS 02 04 03 Respond to this Story family Friday 7 MARION WILKHOLM'S COMEDY CARNIVAL. Vespers, 1414 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 821-2736. A night of family-friendly comedy starring Marion Wilkholm, Yvonne Landry, "Uncle Wayne" Daigrepont and others. A portion of the proceeds will benefit a local children's theater charity. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Saturday 8 DIG, DO, DISCOVER. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488, ext. 44. Listen to traditional stories of Louisiana and explore the garden with a scavenger hunt. Admission $5 adults and children. 10 a.m. to noon. THE MIME SHOW. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220. NOCCA drama teacher Erik McAllister leads audiences into the enchanting world of pantomime with sketches and character development techniques. Reservations recommended. Admission $2.50 children and seniors, $3.50 adults. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday 9 GREATER NEW ORLEANS YOUTH ORCHESTRA. Greater Covington Center, Fuhrman Auditorium, 317 N. Jefferson Ave., Covington, 392-4300. Group performs concert of works by Leonard Bernstein, Percy Grainger and Antonin Dvorak. Admission $8 general, $5 students and seniors, children 5 and under free. 3 p.m. special events Tuesday 4 ART GRANTS WORKSHOP. St. Bernard Parish Library, 1125 East St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette, 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. ISRAELI ARTIST CARAVAN. Congregation Beth Israel, 7000 Canal Blvd., 283-4366. Visiting Israeli merchants and artisans present various merchandise for sale. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday. 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. Wednesday 5 AFRICAN-AMERICANS IN THE U.S. MILITARY. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012, ext. 226. Bring your lunch and hear research historian Marty Morgan talk about African-American contributions to our national defense. Free admission. Noon. NEW ORLEANS BOAT SHOW. Louisiana Superdome, 780-1818. Five-day event featuring latest boat models and technology along with various entertainment. Admission $8 adults, $3 children 6 to 12 $3, children under 6 free. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. WINE TASTING. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 899-7411. Hosts Shirley Brooks of Elk Cove Vineyards and Rob Alstrin of Domaine Serene present "Great Wines from Oregon." Admission $25 per person. 6:30 p.m. NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP (4667). Hornets host the Sacramento Kings. Tickets $7-$265. 7:30 p.m. Thursday 6 CAMELLIA WALK. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488, ext. 44. Walk though Longue Vue's Wild Garden to see camellia blooms. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. AUTHOR LECTURE. Xavier University, Gold Rush Room, 388-8270. Educator, author and minister Bobby J. Smith discusses his influences in writing Unearned Suffering, a book about a teacher lynched following the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. DR. ELIZABETH ALEXANDER. Dillard University's Stern Hall Auditorium, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., 816-4662. Poet and teacher presents "Writing The Venus Hottentot: A Lecture and Reading." Free admission. 7 p.m. LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. Orpheum Theatre, 127 University Place, 523-6530. LPO presents concert of works by Chavez, Barber and Shostakovich, featuring conductor Carlos Preito and cellist Wendy Warner. Tickets $11-$52. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday. Friday 7 ANGELA DAVIS. Dillard University, Lawless Memorial Chapel, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., 365-8779. Activist/author/academic presents a lecture: "Under Siege: The United States Prison Industrial Complex and its Destruction of African-American Youth!" Free admission. 6 p.m. FAATELEKU ­ REMEMBER. Southern University-New Orleans Auditorium, 6400 Press Drive, 822-1508. The Tekrema Theater-in-Ballet takes you through the enslavement days of African-American history and explores the long-term effects of enslavement and oppression on the individual and family experience. Reservations required for 10:30 a.m. performance for middle and high school students. The evening performance is free and open to the public. 7 p.m. SKY'S THE LIMIT CHARITY BENEFIT CONCERT. Southport Hall, 200 Monticello St., Jefferson, 391-8527. Members of the Louisiana Air National Guard present concert with bands the Augmentors, the Lonesome Polecats and Life Without Elvis to benefit charities The Ronald McDonald House, Alisha Rivero Foundation and Children's Gaucher Research Fund. Admission $5. 7 p.m. ALLIANCE FRANCAISE GALA. Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., 568-0770. Dinner with live and silent auctions celebrates the Louisiana Purchase bicentennial. Proceeds benefit Alliance Francaise's French educational and cultural programs. There will also be a patron party at 6:30 p.m. Dinner $75, patron party and dinner $100. 7:30 p.m. NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO'S RADIO EXPEDITIONS. NOCCA Riverfront, Lupin Hall, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2787. NPR correspondent Alex Chadwick hosts this behind-the-scenes look at the popular program, taking listeners on a surround-sound tour of the show's "greatest hits." Tickets $20. 8 p.m. FILM WORKSHOP AND SCREENING. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767. Part of monthly "The Film Movement Series," with producer Larry Meistrich giving lecture on film industry and workshop, followed later by screening of He Died With a Falafel in His Hands. Admission $6. Lecture 3:30 p.m., film 9 p.m. Saturday 8 INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP. New Orleans Video Access Center, 4840 Banks St., 486-9192. Media artist Diana Salles presents two-day course on Adobe Photoshop. Reservations required. Course fee $200. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. TURNING YOUR IDEAS INTO PUBLISHED WORDS. 6600 Plaza Drive, Suite 211, 248-2918. The Big Easy Network of Small Publishers-Artists-Writers & Entrepreneurs presents a seminar on the Ten Steps to Publication. Two scholarships are available to this limited-enrollment class; call for registration information. Fee $69. 11 a.m. FOLK MUSIC DUO. French Quarter Visitor Center, 419 Decatur St., 589-2636. Folk music artists David & Roselyn perform concert and discuss the music's traditions. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY GRAND OPENING. St. Augustine Church, second story, 1210 Gov. Nicholls St., 586-1919. Two-day celebration of museum's opening, featuring music, entertainment, food and honored guest Margaret Burroughs. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. RONNIE MAGRI'S SHIM SHAM REVUE BAND. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841. Bandleader and drummer Ronnie Magri leads program "Music From New Orleans' Burlesque Shows of the '30s, '40s and '50s." Free admission. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. DOLL'S TEA PARTY. Poet's Gallery, 3113 Magazine St., 899-4100. Group exhibition to recognize and celebrate the doll as art form. There will be a tea party reception, live music and performance art. Dress in your tea-party best and bring your favorite doll or toy. Free admission. 6 p.m. THE HACKBERRY RAMBLERS. The Liberty Theater, corner of South and Park avenues, Eunice, (337) 457-7389. NBC's Today Show films the Hackberry Ramblers. The band will also appear Sunday at McGee's Landing (1337 Henderson Levee Road, Henderson, (337) 228-2384). Saturday 6 p.m. show $5. Sunday free from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EBONY FASHION FAIR. Mahalia Jackson Theatre of Performing Arts, Armstrong Park, 282-6644. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's 45th annual fashion show, with proceeds to benefit the Greater New Orleans-Alpha Beta Omega Charitable and Educational Foundation. Tickets $25-$35. 8 p.m. SWEETARTS BALL. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805. The CAC transforms its various spaces into differently themed "love rooms" for this grand celebration of the arts. Live music acts include Fredy Omar con su Banda, Johnny Angel and the Swingin' Demons, Latin dancers and more. Late arrivals (post-11 p.m.) may purchase discounted tickets. $100 CAC members, $125 non-members. 8:30 p.m. U.S. OPEN FIGHTING CHALLENGE. The Main Event, 3200 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 888-6451. USA Sanshou Kungfu Federation presents bouts between fighters from northern states and fighters from the South, including locals Patrick Barry, Vu Nguyen and Victor Tran. Call for ticket info. 9 p.m. Sunday 9 TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520. Concert "The Two Sopranos" featuring Dillard University Vocal Department Head Karen Johnson and Michigan's Kimberly Haynes in program of spirituals and gospel music. Free admission. 5 p.m. CHOCOLATE SUNDAY. Rivertown Museum Complex, Williams Boulevard at Mississippi River, Kenner, 587-9464. Fundraiser to benefit WYES-TV/Channel 12 with tasting of several types of chocolate provided by area vendors, drinks and live jazz quartet. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at door, $20 seniors, $20 in advance groups of six or more. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday 10 THOMAS M. FRANCK. Tulane University Law School's Weinmann Hall, 6329 Freret St., 865-5935. Franck, a professor at New York University's School of Law, lectures on "The Use of Force in International Law." Free admission. 6 p.m. BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. TwiRoPa Mills, 1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 587-3777. First in a four-part series of concerts leading up to the International Arts Festival. Live music featuring performances by Marley's sons Damian, Julian and Stephen. Call for ticket information. 8 p.m. cooking demonstrations Tuesday 4 MARIA VIEGAS. Crescent City Farmers Market, 200 Broadway St., 861-5898. Chef of Maria's Multi-Regional Cuisine presents this week's "Green Plate Special." Free admission. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday 8 ERIC VENEY. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St., 861-5898. Muriel's Jackson Square chef prepares Valentine's Day delicacy. Free admission. 10 a.m. MATTHEW MURPHY. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 899-7411. Chef of Ritz-Carlton's FQB presents demonstration and sampling. Free admission. Noon to 2 p.m.   auditions Saturday 8 ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL BOYCHOIR. St. Louis Cathedral School, 820 Dauphine St., 837-7269. Auditions for boys with unchanged voices and with or without voice training in grades three and up. Reservations for 10-minute auditions requested. Auditions begin at noon. SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET. Giacobbe Academy of Dance, 6925 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, 889-0940. Ballet auditions for advanced students ages 12-18 for the School of American Ballet's 2003 summer course. Registration required, $20 application fee. 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ages 12-14, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ages 15-18. Other Stories This Week in Arts & Entertainment: A&E Feature Pulling the Strings Art Review Outside and Inside Theater Review Mixed Bag of Tricks Arts Listings