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SPECIAL EVENTS LISTINGS 06 17 03 Respond to this Story family Wednesday 18 PUPPETS IN JUNE. Calliope Puppet Studio, 623 Vallette St., 367-5778. Puppetry workshop for parents with children ages 4-6. Admission $6 per child for materials. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. JUNE CHILDREN'S EVENTS. Barnes and Noble, 1601B Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1482. Superhero celebration, from Power Puff Girls to Batman. Stories and coloring. Free admission. 2 p.m. Thursday 19 READING TO ROVER. East Bank Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 849-8805. Children with reading problems read to specially trained therapy dogs. Free admission. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday 20 JUNE CHILDREN'S EVENTS. Barnes and Noble, 1601B Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1482. Reading of Toot & Puddle: A Present for Toot by Holly Hobbie, plus crafts. Free admission. 7 p.m. FAMILY NIGHT. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, 456-5135. Decorate for release of Harry Potter V. Free admission. 7 p.m. Saturday 21 NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM. Cannes Brulee Native American Village, Wildlife Museum, 303 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231. Eastern Cherokee Native American Jim Creel presents demonstrations of "flint knapping," the practice of making arrowheads. Call for admission info. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PUPPETS IN JUNE. Calliope Puppets Studio, 623 Vallette St., 367-5778. Shadow puppetry workshop for children ages 7-12. Admission $6 per child for materials. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. SILLY SATURDAYS. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, 456-5135. Harry Potter costume party and games. Learn about Summer Reading Program and get free book. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PUPPETS AMUCK. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231. Original performance "Puppets Amuck" by the Hobgoblin Hill Puppets. Admission $3.50 adults, $2.50 children and seniors. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday 23 SUMMER NATURE CAMP. Big Branch Marsh, Hwy. 190 at Lemieux Road, east of Lacombe, (866) 554-6319. Eighth year of week-long summer camps for ages 9-11 sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife environmental education staff, with animal presentations, hands-on activities, fishing and canoeing. Registration $10, refreshments and snacks provided. Camp begins 9 a.m., ends 12:30 p.m. daily through Friday. YOUNG WRITER'S CAMP. Hammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E. Thomas Street, Hammond, (985) 542-1315. Sponsored by Louisiana Writing Project. Campers will experience different writing styles and work them into print-making, cartooning and story quits. At the end of the camp, writers will stage "Coffee House" reading. For ages 9-14. Registration $95 per child. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. special events Tuesday 17 PUPPETS IN JUNE. Calliope Puppets Studio, 623 Vallette St., 367-5778. Calliope Puppets presents the first in a summer series of workshops: "Bringing Books to Life through Puppetry," a workshop for adults who work with children. Admission $10, includes materials. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. JAZZ AND POETRY NIGHT. Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club, 1931 St. Claude Ave., 945-9654. Weekly series hosted by Diva featuring live jazz and poetry. Free admission. 9 p.m. to midnight. Wednesday 18 YAPPY HOUR. Hotel Monaco, 333 St. Charles Ave., 561-0010. Pet-friendly Hotel Monaco launches "Pet Loyalty Program" with event co-sponsored by Three Dog Bakery, featuring complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres for humans and treats for pets. Free admission. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ENCOUNTER LOUISIANA: CONFLUENCE AND CONFLICT IN LITERARY CURRENTS. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road, Metairie, 838-1100. Final installment of six-week program of readings and discussions about Louisiana's cultural diversity as reflected in literature. This week examines "Moira Crone and the Destabilized Louisiana of Post-Modernity." Free admission, advance registration requested. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday 19 ON THE LIGHTER SIDE. Radisson Hotel, 1500 Canal St., 522-4500. Twentieth annual convention of collectors of cigarette lighters hosts lighter exhibition and more. Thursday-Sunday; for more info, visit www.OTLS.com. SOUTHERN "FRIED" POETRY SLAM. Blue Nile, 530 Frenchmen St.; Cafe Brasil, 2100 Chartres St.; Cafe Negril, 606 Frenchmen St.; Dragon's Den, 435 Esplanade Ave.; House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.; 421-9927. Eleventh annual poetry slam contest featuring teams with 80 performance poets from across the South competing for nationals in Chicago. Event also features open mics, a youth slam, and workshops by poets Taalam Acey and Kalamu ya Salaam. Email pozazz@pozazz.com for schedule. TASTE OF BUBBLES AND FONDUE. Zoe Bistrot, W Hotel, 333 Poydras St., (866) 525-1110. A wine tasting with fondue and hors d'oeuvres to benefit Share Our Strength, a nonprofit, anti-hunger organization. Champagne auction. Ticket sales benefit fight against hunger. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 20 CREOLE HERITAGE CONFERENCE. Cotton Exchange Hotel, 231 Carondelet St., 962-0700. Second annual conference with theme "Free Women of Color in Louisiana Creole Society: Their Perseverance, Entrepreneurship and Intellect." Events include speakers, Mass at St. Louis Cathedral, cemetery tours and a genealogy workshop. Email olingermsa@cs.com for more info. Events held Friday-Sunday. CREATE A BROCHURE THAT SINGS. Arts Council of New Orleans, 225 Baronne St., suite 1712, 523-1465. Arts Council of New Orleans presents workshop led by Rod Lemaire, president of New Orleans chapter of American Institute of Graphic Arts, on the benefits of a quality brochure. Pre-registration required; workshop $5 Arts Council members, $10 non-members, lunch provided. 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. NEW ORLEANS SHELL SHOCKERS. Tulane University, Westfield Facility, 831-0531. Professional soccer team the Shell Shockers host Dallas. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children. 7:30 p.m. Saturday 21 WALK WITH ME. City Park, 523-7325. Easter Seals Louisiana joins community partners for a non-competitive fundraiser walk with teams and individuals, with after-party featuring refreshments, exhibitions, live music, games and prizes. Each participant is asked to raise $50 minimum. For more info, visit www.walkwithme.org. Registration 7 a.m., walk 8 a.m. BYWATER ART MARKET. New Orleans Conservation Guild, 3301 Chartres St., 944-7900. Monthly display of paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry, furniture and sculpture made by area artists. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. VIVE LA FRANCE. St. John Lutheran Church, 3937 Canal St., 865-8203. New Orleans Musica da Camera celebrates the Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial with a tour through the history of French music featuring guest speakers, performances and a presentation of an Ursuline manuscript. Tickets $35 for general public, $30 for members, $5 senior and student discount. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. DELGADO COMMUNITY FESTIVAL. Delgado Community College, 615 City Park Ave., 483-4410. Festival to showcase various Delgado programs, featuring live entertainment, prizes, arts and crafts free refreshments and food, a sports clinic by former Saints fullback Buford Jordan, and children's activities, including a Spacewalk and finger-printing by New Orleans Police Department. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. MUDDY WATERS PRESENTATION. Louisiana Music Factory, 210 Decatur St., 586-1094. Muddy Waters biographer Robert Gordon leads video presentation and discussion of the blues legend. Free admission. 3 p.m. MR. AND MRS. COUNTRY CLUB. Country Club, 634 Louisa St., 945-0742. Irreverent pageant features categories of evening wear, talent and swimwear in this poolside competition. Hosted by Sid and Miss Pearl, emceed by David Bowers. Free admission. 8 p.m. Sunday 22 MERMAID GARDENS FLEA MARKET & FASHION SHOW. Mermaid Lounge, 1100 Constance St., 524-4747. Bargains on vintage clothing, used and rare CDs, books, organic plants, collectibles, crafts and fashion show, "Strip Down for the Summer in Style!" Free admission. Flea market noon to 5 p.m., fashion show 3 p.m. Monday 23 NEW ORLEANS CHILDREN'S CHORUS. St. Louis Cathedral, 488-5973. Concert serves as culmination of the New Orleans Children's Chorus-sponsored fifth annual Crescent City Chorale Festival of youth choirs nationwide. Cheryl Dupont and Juan-Tony Guzman direct. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. DANCE CLASS. Mid-City Lanes Rock 'N' Bowl, 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3133. Dance New Orleans holds class "Lindy Hop Basics" focusing on swing dancing, especially the Lindy Hop. All dance levels welcome, partners not required. Course fee $42. Six-week course meets Monday 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., followed by practice session until 11 p.m. Other Stories This Week in Arts & Entertainment: A&E Feature Pigskin and Penzance Art Review Order and Chaos Arts Listings