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SPECIAL EVENTS LISTINGS 02 11 03 Respond to this Story family Friday 14 VALENTINES PROGRAM. Barnes & Noble, 1601B West Bank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1482. Reading of Too Many Valentines by Margaret McNamara, and make Valentine's Day cards. Free admission. 7 p.m. Saturday 15 WILD NIGHT LIFE. Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, I-10 Exit 244, Read Blvd., 246-5672. Evening features planetarium shows, a campfire, telescope use, and various kid's activities. Admission $6 adults, $4 children for members, $7 adults, $5 children for non-members. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. CATERPILLAR PROGRAM. Barnes & Noble, 1601B Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1482. Reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, plus caterpillar crafts. Free admission. 7 p.m. special events   Tuesday 11 ARTISTS FINANCE WORKSHOP. Neighborhood Housing Services, 4700 Freret St., 895-5900. Workshop to educate visual artists, musicians, actors, writers and performers on financial topics to help boost income levels and personal business management. Cost $25, includes lunch. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. THOSE WHO DARED TO CARE ... ABOUT KIDS LUNCHEON. Hilton Riverside Hotel, Poydras Street at river, 861-7788. National Council of Jewish Women presents fundraiser luncheon honoring community members for their works in helping children, with guest speaker Mayor Ray Nagin. Cost $50. 11 a.m. DRALION. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, (800) 678-5440. Cirque du Soleil's live production staged under big-top tent, the Grand Chapiteau. Tickets $45-$65 adults, $31.50-$45.50 children. Performances 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. THEOLOGY ON TAP WITH LINDY BOGGS. Wit's Inn, 141 N. Carrollton Ave., 887-7821. Discussion series Theology on Tap aimed at younger audiences with speaker Lindy Boggs on "Church, State and a Lady." Free admission. Socializing 6:30 p.m., speaker 7 p.m. A NIGHT IN SPAIN. Byblos, 3218 Magazine St., 865-1834. Restaurant presents a night of Spanish dining, entertainment and wines. Featuring flamenco group !Ole Flamenco Ole! with dancers Mia Alegra, Cristina Stato and Claudia Brava. Free admission. 8 p.m. Wednesday 12 PROFESSIONAL LECTURE SERIES. Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave., 897-0143. The Jewish Community Center begins its Professional Lecture Series with Ron Forman, president and CEO of the Audubon Nature Institute and chairman of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce. Forman will speak on "The Future of New Orleans." Reservations required. Admission $3. 7:30 a.m. ALGIERS: THE UNTOLD STORY. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive, Algiers, 596-2619. Part of series of Black History Month events, local journalist Allyson Ward, author of Algiers: The Untold Story, presents discussion on African-American residents of Algiers from 1929-1955. Free admission. 6:30 p.m. Thursday 13 JUVENILE JUSTICE: FIXING A BROKEN SYSTEM. Wyndham New Orleans, Crescent Room, Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 525-4152. The Bureau of Governmental Research presents a breakfast forum on reforming Louisiana's juvenile justice system. Reservations required. Free admission. 8 a.m. GREATER NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW. Louisiana Superdome, 831-8863. This three-day event marks the 20th anniversary of the show, bringing concept cars and production vehicles (including 2004 models) to the Dome. Admission $6 adults, $3 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Thursday and Friday 1 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. Friday 14 LINDY GRAS 2003. Various locations, 200-4695. Annual event with Dance New Orleans Inc., featuring dances, historical walking tours, jazz tours, and entertainment with Bob French & Friends, Ingrid Lucia and WWOZ DJs. For complete schedule of events and prices, visit www.danceneworleans.com/lindygras. GRETNA VALENTINE'S DAY WEDDINGS. Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop, 209 Lafayette St., Gretna, 473-3862. Justice of the Peace marries couples in official ceremony, with blacksmith then sealing vows on an anvil in traditional ceremony. Free admission, marriage license $29.40; to wed, register by calling 473-3862. 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. JAZZIN' ON MAGAZINE STREET. The Gallery, 2027 Magazine St., 299-1756. Opening of art exhibit Liquid Color with concert, reception and raffle drawing. Black tie optional. Admission $30 per couple. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. LOVE IN JAZZ. Lawless Memorial Chapel, Dillard University, 816-4711. Valentine's Day performance by trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and pianist Ellis Marsalis. WWOZ will also be broadcasting the performance live. Free admission. 8 p.m. LADIES IN RED. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 636-3048. Black-tie fundraiser features the Batiste Brothers, Rudy Mills and his Caribbean Band, and much more. Proceeds go toward identifying and restoring the homes of jazz legends as a way of preserving New Orleans' cultural heritage. Patron party 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the fundraiser $100 per person, $150 per couple; tickets to both events $125 per person. 7:30 p.m. VALENTINE CONCERT. Vespa New Orleans, 3540 Toulouse St., 523-6530. Concert of romantic Italian music by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra featuring sparkling wine, espresso, charbroiled oysters and nutella. Admission $15. 8:30 p.m. Saturday 15 CIRCLE OF ONENESS. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 243-9761. Group presents conference "The Awakening: Using Our Spiritual Power for Good" to celebrate and explore African-American spiritual heritage and those who work to improve the community. Also, Sunday at 8 a.m., there will be a morning prayer at Congo Square, followed by a procession to Woldenberg Park. Suggested donation $5 adults, $3 students, seniors free. 8 a.m. ANTIQUE ROSE SALE. City Park, Botanical Gardens, 483-9491. Fourth annual sale of collectible roses featuring over 3,000 plants of more than 80 varieties. Free admission. 9 a.m. to noon. BYWATER ART MARKET. New Orleans Conservation Guild, 3301 Chartres St., 944-7900. Market takes place third Saturday of every month and features work by local artists, art demonstrations and children's events. Free admission. 9 a.m. A DAY OF MARDI GRAS INDIANS. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitors Center, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841. Park Ranger Bruce Barnes moderates Mardi Gras Indian sewing demonstrations, video footage, music, and guest speakers, culminating in performance of The Spirit of Fi Yi Yi by Big Chief Victor Harris and others. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SEMINAR. Big Easy Network of Small Publishers office, 6600 Plaza Drive, Suite 211, 248-2918. Seminar "Let's Protect Your Idea: Exploring Intellectual Property" presented by Big Easy Network of Small Publishers. Admission $69. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. VALENTINES CONCERT. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012, ext. 226. Concert of love songs from the 1940s by Saul Schneider and Linda Mintz accompanied by Dr. Stu Farber on piano. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. GREATER NEW ORLEANS YOUTH CONCERT. First Baptist Church of New Orleans, 392-4300. Tribute to the Classic Arts' 2003 Arts Education Award winner performs a program featuring works by Leonard Bernstein, Percy Grainger and Antonin Dvorak. Tickets $8 general admission, $5 seniors and students. 3 p.m. BROADWAY MUSIC CONCERT. Temple Sinai, 6227 St. Charles Ave., 861-3693. Performance by a cast of more than 30 Temple Sinai members of tunes from popular Broadway musicals. Tickets $18 advance, $25 at door. 8 p.m. SOMER WATERS IN CONCERT. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767. Concert with touring artist Somer Waters with mix of electric cello, vocals, electric percussion and audience mic. Admission $4 general, $3 with admission to film Decasia screened at 7:30 p.m. ROARING TWENTIES NIGHT. Leo's Food and Spirits, 800 France St., 949-4004. Roaring Twenties-theme night featuring music from the Spinning 78s. Free admission. 10 p.m. Sunday 16 MARDI GRAS MARATHON. Louisiana Superdome, 454-8687. Annual run of marathon, half-marathon and 5K with post-race party. Registration $25 5K, $40 half-marathon, $75 marathon. 7 a.m. TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520. Program celebrating Black History Month with concert by Pinettes Brass Band. Free admission. 5 p.m. BOWL-A-RAMA. Mid City Lanes Rock 'N' Bowl, 522-3186, ext. 25. Fundraiser for Tulane/Canal Neighborhood Development Corporation featuring food, drinks, entertainment, silent auction and bowling with guest emcee Ronnie Virgets. Admission $5. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. THIRD SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 892-3177. Concert featuring pianist Michael Gurt performing works of Brahms, Chopin, Albeniz and Liszt. Free admission. 5 p.m. MAKE LOVE NOT WAR PEACE EVENT. Cafe Brasil, 2100 Chartres St., 949-0851. The Hate Crimes Project of New Orleans presents peace program of music, dance, spoken word and open mic, with the Frank Zappatista Tiny Band with Nanette Ledet, Dennis Formento, Kay Murphy, Beverly Rainbolt, Dix and Sicilian Flame scheduled to perform. Admission on sliding scale of $3-$20. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. MARDI GRAS FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA. 3 Ring Circus' Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700. Local designers present fashion show for Mardi Gras. Admission $10 includes shopping bags, drinks and light food. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. NEW ORLEANS CELEBRITY MUSIC MARATHON AND FASHION SHOW. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., 529-BLUE. Event featuring performances by artists including the Batiste Brothers, Leo Nocentelli, Soul Rebels, Kermit Ruffins, ReBirth Brass Band, fashion show by Stacie Boudousque, to benefit the New Orleans-South African Connection. Admission $20. 7:30 p.m. Monday 17 COMIC FICTION AND CATHOLICISM. Loyola University, Danna Center, Audubon Room, 865-2476. Professor, novelist and director of University of Notre Dame's creative writing program Valerie Sayers delivers lecture titled "Comic Fiction and Catholicism." Free admission. 7:30 p.m. cooking demonstrations Tuesday 11 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 15 JUICING DEMONSTRATION. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St., 861-5898. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own blenders to compete in Orange Julius making contest. Greg Surrey of Surrey's Cafe and Juice Bar presents juicing demonstration. Free admission. 10 a.m. JAMEEL QUTOB. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 899-7411. Maple Street Cafe chef presents demonstration and sampling. Free admission. Noon to 2 p.m. SEAN DAIGLE. Martin Wine Cellar, 3827 Baronne St., 899-7411. Johnny Ryan's Steakhouse chef presents demonstration and sampling. Free admission. Noon to 2 p.m. Other Stories This Week in Arts & Entertainment: A&E Feature Rock Around the Bach Art Review Prophets and Losses Theater Review Grand Drama Arts Listings