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Tuesday 1
NEW ORLEANS BOTANICAL GARDEN FIELD TRIPS. City Park Botanical Garden, 861-4692. Teachers are invited to bring their classes for a guided tour Tuesdays through Fridays, through May 9. Cost $2.50. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Wednesday 2
THE MAGIC POT. Storyland, City Park, 483-9381. Storyland Players present interactive children's play Wednesdays through Sundays, through May 30. Free with $2 Storyland admission. Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Wednesdays through Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
DINNER THEATRE FOR KIDS. Fine Arts Center, 1733 Constantinople St., 269-3922. Join the Circus with Dwaino the Clown features magic, comedy, live animals, balloon sculpting and face painting. Cost $10. 7 p.m.
Saturday 5
KIDS ADVENTURE RACE. Elmwood's Harahan Kidsports, 1200 S. Clearview Pkwy., Suite 1200, Elmwood Shopping Center, 733-1200. Kids ages 5-12, put on gym clothes, tennis shoes and a bike helmet to participate in fun, athletic activities like running, canoeing, navigating an obstacle course and more. After-party follows. Call for registration. Free admission. 9 a.m.
DIG, DO, DISCOVER. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488. Dive Into Water Gardens program teaches how to design a water pond garden. Admission $5 children, $5 accompanying chaperones. 10 a.m.
ALADDIN. Mahalia Jackson Theatre of the Performing Arts, 1201 St. Peter St., 523-6530. Delta Festival Ballet presents a performance for the entire family. Pre-performance petting zoo starts at 10 a.m. Tickets $10 adults, $7 children. 11 a.m.
CELEBRATION OF THE YOUNG CHILD. Audubon Park shelter 10 (Magazine St. across from Audubon Zoo), 586-8509. Hands-on activities for children 8 and younder, plus dance, cheerleading and music in the entertainment tent. Free admission. 11 a.m.
SONGS FOR EACH HEART. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner's Rivertown, 468-7231, ext. 220. Musician
Judy Caplan Ginsburgh sings songs encouraging children and families to connect
with themselves and others in a loving way. Additional show at 1 p.m. Admission
$3.50 adults, $2.50 children 17 and under and seniors. 11:30 a.m.
IT'S COOL IN
THE FURNACE. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276. The
Children's Choir of Trinity Episcopal Church presents a child-friendly version
of the biblical story of Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar. Free admission, donations
welcome. 4:30 p.m.
Monday 7
TEEN OPEN MIC POETRY NIGHT. Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 364-3723. Share poetry and prose; read a favorite poem, an original poem or song lyrics. Refreshments will be served. Free admission. 6:30 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 1
GREEN PLATE SPECIAL. Crescent City Farmer's Market, 200 Broadway St. (River Road side), 861-5898. Kay Brandhurst of Rebel Seafood serves up dishes for patio dining or takeout. Prices vary. 10 a.m.
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.
THE GOOD HUMOR MEN. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812. Three nationally recognized comedians -- Pat Hazell, Mark Schiff and Steve Kelley -- team up for two pre-tour shows today and Sunday. Admission $26 plus $6 drink charge. 8 p.m.
Wednesday 2
HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY ARTS CAREER DAY. Student Life Center, second floor, City Park Campus of Delgado Community College, 483-4410. Call Enrollment Services at above number for details. 9 a.m.
JEFFERSON & NAPOLEON AND THEIR MINISTERS. 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.
SUPER BINGO. Lion's Bingo Hall, 7401 Airline Drive, Metairie, 523-7325/737-6866. Easter Seals fundraiser features all kinds of games, prizes, entertainment and more. Buy-in minimum $20, Bingo Star minimum $50. 6 p.m.
THE HIP-HOP EXPERIENCE: WHAT IT IS. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 523-3805. Panel discussion features local hip hop artists DJ Raj Smoove, Paul Deo and Jeffrey Cook. Free admission. 7 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP(4667). Hornets host the New Jersey Nets. Tickets $7-$265. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 3
GOURMET LUNCHEON. Delgado Community College, Dolphin Dining Room, City Park Campus, 483-4208. Graduating Culinary Arts students prepare and serve a four-course luncheon with wine. Call for reservations. Cost $25. Noon.
MUSIC AT THE MARKET. Crescent City Farmers Market, 3700 Orleans Ave., 861-5898. Local folk musician Gina Forsyth plays. Weekly market held every Thursday at Orleans Avenue location, rain or shine. Free admission. 4 p.m.
JIM HASLETT CELEBRITY DINNER AND AUCTION. Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 921 Canal St., 731-1700. ESPN analyst Sean Salisbury hosts evening of fine dining and live music by Jeremy Davenport. Sports celebrities attending include Haslett along with Saints players and the Saintsations. Auction features athletic memorabilia, gift certificates, art, jewelry and more. Reservations $180. 6:30 p.m.
JERRY W. WARD JR. Recital Hall, Music Building (old library), Xavier University, 483-7635. Dillard
University professor lectures on "The Study of African-American Literature in a New Century." Free
admission. 7 p.m.
ODE TO COURAGE. Orpheum Theater, 129 University Place, 523-6530. Klauspeter Seibel directs a performance featuring the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans and various soloists as they present music by Beethoven and Schoenberg. Call for prices. 7:30 p.m.
Friday 4
AUDUBON COUNTRY BIRDFEST. Various locations within St. Francisville and around the Feliciana Parishes, (225) 635-6502. Festival runs through Sunday and features lectures, a wine and cheese reception, plantation/birdwatching tours, seminars, vendors and children's activities. Details can be found at www.audubonbirdfest.com or call for places and times.
CC'S COFFEE CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY. CC's Coffee House locations throughout New Orleans. CC's offers free fresh-brewed coffee and pastries, plus hourly drawings for cards and whole bean coffee. Purchase the special edition travel tumbler for $1 and refill with the specialty coffee of the day for $1 (through April 17). Free admission. Times vary by location.
LOCK FEST. Plaquemine Lock SHS, off La. 1 in downtown Plaquemine, (877) 987-7158/687-7158. Two-day
commemoration of lock's opening includes exhibitors, tours and an "Old Timer's Reunion" to
honor former lock employees and their families. Schools and other large groups
required to pre-register for free tours. Reunion starts at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Admission $2 adults, free for children 12 and under and seniors 62 and over.
10 a.m.
WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE LUNCHEON. Grand Ballroom, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 921 Canal St., 899-2423, ext. 13. Grace House honors Pat Denechaud and Mignon Faget. There will be a silent auction, live music and informal modeling. Tickets $50. 11 a.m.
WEB DESIGN SMARTS FOR THE ARTS. 225 Baronne St., suite 1712, 523-1465. Arts Council of New Orleans presents discussion led by Jyl Bonaguro, with a demonstration about Web design and HTML. Lunch included, pre-registration required. Cost $5 members, $10 general. 11:45 a.m.
CRAWFISH ODYSSEY. International Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel, 300 Canal St., 821-9211, ext. 11. Fundraiser for Odyssey House features competition for best crawfish dish by 19 area restaurants, live entertainment and a food lover's raffle. Admission $15. 5 p.m.
HIP-HOP SOUL SESSION HAPPY HOUR. Lionel Milton Gallery, 1818 Magazine St., 522-6966. Celebration features new art, music by local DJs, complimentary drinks and a drawing for a gift bag. Fridays through April. Free admission. 5:30 p.m.
CAMP TIGER BENEFIT 2003. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 723-3515. Wine and cheese party and silent auction for mentally/physically challenged children's day camp. Donation $10. 7 p.m.
MUSIC AT ZEITGEIST. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767/525-6246. Paul Christian Band plays. Call for admission. 8 p.m.
SINGLES ON SUNDAYS. Columns Hotel, 3811 St. Charles Ave., 899-3431. Single adults are invited to attend this 14th anniversary dance, featuring music by 61 South. Admission includes drinks and hors d'oeuvres, $25. 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 5
WILD IRIS WEEKENDS. Barataria Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd. (17 miles south of New Orleans, near Crown Point), 589-2330, ext. 10. Various activities, including canoe treks, wildflower walks and bird-watching walks, Saturdays and Sundays through April 13. Free admission. Call for times.
SPRING FIESTA. Various locations, 581-1367/ (800) 550-8450. Nonprofit organization presents series of home, walking and cemetery tours, continuing through Sunday. Prices range from $12-$25. Call for times.
BIG BASS FISHING RODEO AND FISH-T-VAL. City Park, 482-4888. Live-release event features fishing, live music, a B.A.S.S. Casting Kids Contest, a Little Mermaid Mini-Fishing Rodeo (included with admission to Storyland), craftsmen and more. Registration at Casino Building starts at 4 a.m. Registration $5 adults, $2 children 12 and under. 5:30 a.m.
TREASURES FROM THE POINT. Martin Behrman Elementary School, 715 Opelousas St., Algiers Point, 368-2463. More than 70 families will participate in a neighborhood-wide porch and rummage sale. Maps will be distributed outside Martin Behrman Elementary School starting at 7:30 a.m., and parking will be available at Holy Name of Mary Church (corner of Verret and Eliza streets). Free admission. 8 a.m.
SPRING BUTTERFLY WALK. New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park, 483-9386. Mary Biundo leads a relaxing stroll with a talk about butterflies and plants. Cost $15. 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. Registration $5, each class $5. 10 a.m.
FALCON FEST. Benjamin Franklin High School, 2001 Leon C. Simon Drive, 286-2600. Celebration features crawfish boil, rock-climbing wall, visit from U.S. Customs in a Blackhawk helicopter and more. Five live bands will start performing at 1:30 p.m. Admission $2.50. 11 a.m.
POTPOURRI FESTIVAL. Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, 531 Avenue A, Westwego, 341-9505. Annual festival features live music, food, games, prizes and entertainment. Celebration continues Sunday. Free admission. 11 a.m.
FRERET STREET FESTIVAL VI. Freret St., between Napoleon and Jefferson avenues, 865-7054. Sixth annual festival and homeownership fair features music, food, street performances, kids' activities and more. Free admission. Noon.
GENTILLY JAZZ FESTIVAL. St. Leo the Great School, 1501 Abundance St., 943-1482. Celebration features live entertainment, food, fun and games as well as a cash drawing at 8 p.m. Free admission. Noon.
DAVID LAMOTTE. Parkway Presbyterian Church, 6200 Camphor St., Metairie, 733-1644. Singer/songwriter celebrating 12 years as a touring artist performs in New Orleans. Free admission. 7 p.m.
A DANCE FANTASY ... SCHEHERAZADE AND OTHER MYTHS. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Ave., Metairie, 885-2000. Three dance pieces tell stories on a mythical scale. Additional matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission $22 orchestra, $20 balcony, $12 students and children. 7:30 p.m.
THE HIP-HOP EXPERIENCE: WHAT IT IS. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 523-3805. Show features hip hop masters in action and the on-site creation of a mural. Admission $5 for 21-plus, under 21 free. 8 p.m.
ODE TO COURAGE. Orpheum Theater, 129 University Place, 523-6530. Klauspeter Seibel directs a performance featuring the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans and various soloists as they present music by Beethoven and Schoenberg. Call for prices. 8 p.m.
MIC CHECK 2003. State Palace Theater, The Core, 1108 Canal St., 522-4435. Contest
of local and regional hip-hop emcees, hosted by "Uptown's Finest" Bionik with
judges including DJ Raj Smoove, HOT 104.5 FM's Nicole Robinson, and Truth Universal
as well as break dancing by B.L.U.E. Admission $7 before midnight, $10 after
midnight. 11 p.m.
Sunday 6
COLISEUM SQUARE ASSOCIATION 32ND ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR. Corner of Coliseum and Euterpe streets, 523-4376. Advance tickets available for $13 through all Rue de la Course coffee shops. Day-of-tour tickets $16. 11 a.m.
PARKWAY PROMENADE XII. Oakland Plantation Estates, Oakland Road, Kenner, 737-7583. Fundraiser features gourmet food, live music, auctions and more. Pre-celebration party for patron-level ticket holders ($1000 and up). Tickets start at $50. 4 p.m.
ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL CONCERT CHOIR SPRING CONCERT. St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, 525-9585. Show features choir along with members of Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Free parking available at St. Louis Cathedral School. Free admission. 5 p.m.
cooking demonstrations
Friday 4
AMERICAN REGIONAL CUISINE. Garden Study Center, City Park Botanical Garden, 483-9386. Chef Jan Rost and her students prepare a luncheon for participants. Pre-registration required. Admission and lunch $15. Noon.
Saturday 5
MARK SERICE. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St., 861-5898. The Brennan's chef offers a demonstration as part of the Downtown Strawberry Jam. Free admission. 10 a.m.
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