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SPECIAL EVENTS LISTINGS 03 25 03 Respond to this Story kids Tuesday 25 FLUTTER FLIERS! Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Children can make butterfly wings for themselves. Free admission. 1 p.m. Thursday 27 CURIOUS GEORGE FLIES A KITE. Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Children can hear a reading of H.A. Rey's book and make a colorful kite. Free admission. 7 p.m. Friday 28 T-BOY OF THE BAYOU. Barnes & Noble, 1601B Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1482. Wayne T. McGaw reads and signs his book, and kids can make fish kites. Free admission. 7 p.m. ANOTHER PERFECT DAY. Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Children can hear a reading of Ross MacDonald's book and make their own superhero capes. Free admission. 7 p.m. Saturday 29 EDUCATION AND SUMMER CAMP EXPO. Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-8000. Opportunity for parents and kids to explore options for the upcoming summer and fall. All-day entertainment, including Irish dancing, puppet shows, martial arts demos and more. Free admission. 10 a.m. DIG, DO, DISCOVER. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road., 488-5488. Spring Gardens program celebrates spring with arts and crafts. Admission $5 children, $5 accompanying chaperones. 10 a.m. JUMPIN' JAZZLAND. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner's Rivertown, 468-7231, ext. 220. Panorama Jazz Band helps kids celebrate jazz and klezmer music. Admission $3.50 adults, $2.50 children 17 and under and seniors. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. PORCUPINING: A PRICKLY LOVE STORY. Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Children can hear a reading of Lisa Wheeler's book and make a craft they'll "get stuck on." Free admission. 3 p.m. SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM. Barnes & Noble, 1601B Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1482. Children can hear a story about ice cream, then decorate and eat their own frozen creations. 7 p.m.   special events Tuesday 25 BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK. Locations vary, 834-2612/ 621-3283/ 585-1500. Series of events put on by the Young Leadership Council. Free admission. Call for times or visit www.youngleadershipcouncil.org. GOURMET LUNCHEON. Bldg.11, Dolphin Dining Room, Delgado Community College, City Park Campus, 483-4208/483-4923. Graduating Culinary Arts students prepare and serve a four-course luncheon with wine. Call for reservations. Cost $25. Noon. COEN BROTHERS FILM CASTING CALL. New Orleans Job Center, 1530 Thalia St., (910) 763-2778. Open casting call for an African-American female over the age of 60. No experience necessary; current photo required. Film, titled Ladykillers, will star Tom Hanks; Los Angeles shooting is scheduled to begin in June. 1 p.m. DIANNE AYRES LECTURE. Freeman Auditorium, Woldenberg Arts Center, Tulane University, 865-5361. Author and textile designer discusses "Art & Utility, Textiles of the American Arts & Crafts Movement." Free admission. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 26 CESSION FROM FRANCE TO SPAIN AND BACK TO FRANCE: THE SECRET TREATIES. Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., 523-4662. Lecture and discussion with curators concentrates on certain aspects of the exhibition A Fusion of Nations, A Fusion of Cultures: Spain, France, the United States, and the Louisiana Purchase. Free admission. 12:30 p.m. JUDITH LORBER LECTURE. Second floor of Caroline Richardson Hall, Anna E. Many Lounge, Tulane University. Professor Emerita of Sociology and Women's Studies presents "Heroes, Warriors, and Burqas: A Feminist Sociologist's Reflections on September 11." Free admission. 4 p.m. XAVIER UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT. Music Building Recital Hall, Xavier University, 483-7597. John Ware directs Temptus Perfectus program, featuring a variety of choral works and motets by Batten, Viadana and Palestrian. Free admission. 7 p.m. NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP (4667). Hornets host the Orlando Magic. Tickets $7-$265. 8 p.m. POETRY WORKSHOP. 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472. New Orleans Poetry Forum holds a weekly workshop every Wednesday. Free admission. 8 p.m. POLITICS WITH A PUNCH. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812. Political roundtable discussion with local political pundits and personalities as co-hosts Jeff Crouere and Marc Morial talk with State Sen. Ken Hollis, Stephen Rue, comedian Redbean and Bill Metcalf. Admission $21. 8 p.m. Thursday 27 FREEDOM FUNDRAISER. Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St., 522-4766, ext. 52. Gourmet dinner features live and silent auction and live entertainment by Charmaine Neville to benefit Innocence Project New Orleans. Tickets $150 individual, $1,500 table of 10. 7 p.m. DIANE DELIN AND DENNIS LUXION. Snug Harbor, 626 Frenchmen St., 949-0696. Jazz violinist/composer Delin and pianist Luxion perform, with a second show at 11 p.m. Admission $15. 9 p.m. Friday 28 SPRING FIESTA. Various locations, 581-1367/ (800) 550-8450. Nonprofit organization presents series of events, including home and walking tours as well as a free parade that rolls through the French Quarter at 5 p.m. Call for prices and times. ENVIRONMENT 2003: LAW, SCIENCE AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST. Tulane Law School, 6329 Freret St., 862-8829. Weekend-long conference examines critical environmental issues. Also available: CLE credit for attorneys. Call for registration and times. WILDLIFE FRIDAY. Place St. Charles/Bank One Center, first floor lobby, 201 St. Charles Ave., 861-6160. Music, games, raffle, food, a visit from the ZOOmobile and more as a prelude to the upcoming Zoo-To-Do (for which tickets will be on sale). Free admission. 11 a.m. WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR. Taylor Hangar, Lakefront Airport, 6001 Stars & Stripes Blvd., 242-6033/589-0473. Press conference kicks off weekend of tours through two World War II bombers: the B-24 Dragon and his Tail and the B-17 Nine-O-Nine. Half-hour flights will also be available for $350 (tax-deductible). Admission allows entry to both aircraft. Donation $7 adults, $3 children, free for Taylor/Audubon/NOMA students or scholar members. 2:30 p.m. XAVIER UNIVERSITY CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE CONCERT. Music Building Recital Hall, Xavier University, 483-7597. Nathaniel Coleman directs selections from Broadway's Aida as well as other popular favorites. Free admission 7 p.m. TASTE OF THE TOWN. Pavilion Island, Lafreniere Park, Metairie, 309-1290. An evening of food, drinks and fun with culinary presentations by more than 30 New Orleans restaurants and live entertainment by the Bucktown All-Stars. Tickets $75 and up. 7 p.m. THE LADIES IN JAZZ IN NEW ORLEANS 2003. Multipurpose Center, Southern-New Orleans, 6400 Press Drive, 522-4786. Singers perform in a variety of jazz styles. Artists include Tricia Boutte, Reina Sorapuru, Leigh "Little Queenie" Harris and the Pinettes Brass Band. DEVYANI BELLY DANCERS. Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St., 948-2583. Troupe presents American Tribal-style belly dance in the last of a series of Friday evening performances. Call for admission. 7:30 p.m. MUSICA DA CAMERA AND VOX FEMINAE CONCERT. St. John Lutheran Church, 3919 Canal St., 865-8203. "Strawberries of France -- Music of the Montpellier Codex" features polyphonic music of the 13th century. Free admission. 8 p.m. Saturday 29 BIRDWATCHING IN VENICE. Sears Auto Service Building, Oakwood Shopping Center, 197 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 586-1381. Beginners and others are invited to search for spring migrants. Bring binoculars. Free admission. 7 a.m. GOSPEL & BLUES RUN/WALK. Praline Connection Gospel and Blues Hall, 907 S. Peters St., 482-6682/ 468-1488 (volunteers). A 5K run benefits school nurses in the New Orleans public schools and features awards as well as a post-race party with refreshments and live music by Phillip Manuel. Visit www.runNOTC.org for details. Later in the evening will be a St. Mary's Academy Alumnae Scholarship Gala; call 245-0200 for tickets. Registration and prices vary. 8:30 a.m. CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT. Port Hudson State Historic Site, U.S. 61 near Zachary (about 15 minutes north of Baton Rouge), (225) 654-3775/ (888) 677-3400. Two days of living history, with artillery, cavalry and infantry portrayers, among others. Refreshments available. "Battles" take place 2 p.m. Sat. and 1 p.m. Sun. Free admission. 9 a.m. SPRING PLANT SALE. Audubon Nature Center, Nature Center Drive, Joe Brown Memorial Park, I-10 exit 244, Read Blvd., 246-5672. Buy plants to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife to your garden or grow your own edible herbs. Kids' activities, too. Members-only preview starts at 9 a.m. Free with general admission ( $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 ages 3-12, children under 3 and members free). 10 a.m. FASTING HEARTS FITNESS AND DANCE. Napoleon Avenue Methodist Church, 2524 Napoleon Ave., 393-2343. Series of classes led by Sistah Rfuaw Diarra combines spiritual empowerment with African dance. Enjoy six-week series for $25. Registration $5, each class $5. 10 a.m. PET FEST 2003. Jefferson SPCA East Bank, 1 Humane Way (off Clearview Parkway and the Earhart Expressway), Harahan, 733-7387. Bring your leashed and current rabies-tagged pet for an all-day party featuring live music, pet adoptions, refreshments, vendors, demonstrations, costume and other contests and more, plus a kids' area with games, pony rides, a magician, a petting zoo and more. Plenty of free on-site parking. Admission $3 general, children 12 and under free. 10 a.m. ELIZABETH CATLETT 88TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. Stella Jones Gallery, Bank One Building, 201 St. Charles Ave., 581-3794. Reception honors creator of Dillard University's art department, with stars Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance scheduled to attend. Proceeds will be used to create art scholarships. Cost $88. 6 p.m. Sunday 30 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND WALK/RUN. Riverview (directly behind Audubon Zoo), 482-6682. Old School 102.9's LBJ and Kelder Summers emcee the fundraiser. Other activities for parents and kids include live music and visits by the ZOOmobile and AquaVan. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Minimum pledge for registration $25. 9 a.m. JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL BAZAAR 2003. Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., 483-3947. Food, games, vendors, car expo, plus live music by the Bucktown All-Stars and more. Before the bazaar, there will be two run/walks at 8:45 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. For run/walk info, call 486-6631. 10 a.m. CHARITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER. Hotel Monaco Paris Ballroom, 333 St. Charles Ave., 212-5303. Style show features local celebrities including Michelle Miller and Helena Moreno as well as animals up for adoption, plus jazz brunch and silent auction. Tickets $55. 11 a.m. JAMES LESLEY THERIOT GOLF TOURNAMENT. Bayou Barriere Golf Club, 7427 Belle Chasse Hwy., Belle Chasse, 349-1855. Public is invited to participate in a four-man scramble to benefit the American Cancer Society. Registration includes green fees, golf cart and refreshments. Registration $100 individuals, $400 team (includes four T-shirts). 11 a.m. LE PETIT THEATRE DU VIEUX CARRE GUILD GALA. Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Lafayette Ballroom, 921 Canal St., 899-6420. Luncheon with cocktails, auction and raffle benefits Le Petit Theatre. Tickets $50. 11 a.m. POETRY READING. Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St., 866-9359. Harry de la Houssaye and Don White read their work. Open mike follows. Free admission. 3 p.m. MUSICA DA CAMERA AND VOX FEMINAE CONCERT. Holy Name of Mary Church, 500 Eliza St., 865-8203. "Strawberries of France -- Music of the Montpellier Codex" features polyphonic music of the 13th century. Free admission. 3 p.m. CATHEDRAL CONCERTS SERIES. Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave., 895-6602. Philadelphia organist Peter Conte performs a recital. Free admission. 4 p.m. TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520. Pianist Sakiko Decell joins Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra cellist Jeanne Jaubert in a program including works by Bach, Ross Lee Finney and Elliott Carter. Free admission. 5 p.m. NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP(4667). Hornets host the San Antonio Spurs. Tickets $7-$265. 6 p.m. AN EVENING OF WINE AND ROSES. Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 921 Canal St., 842-6468. Benefit gala features fine food and live entertainment by Phillip Manuel. Call for ticket prices. 6 p.m. SYMPHONY CHORUS OF NEW ORLEANS FUNDRAISER. "Cornstalk Fence House," 1448 Fourth St., 899-8146. Gala dinner features food by the Rib Room, auctions and live entertainment by the Pfister Sisters, among others. Patron party and select auction at 5:30 p.m., before gala and general auction. Tickets start at $150 individual, $275 pair for patrons; $75 individual, $125 pair general. 7 p.m. Other Stories This Week in Arts & Entertainment: A&E Feature Property Values Art Review Collage of Arts and Sciences Theater Review The Power of Nuance Arts Listings