family
Tuesday 24
TODDLER TIME.
Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 456-5135. Celebration
of Eric Carle's birthday with stories and crafts. Free admission. 1 p.m.
TOE TAPPING TUNES. East Bank Regional
Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100. Music for children
by Johnette Downing. Free admission. 10 a.m.
Wednesday 25
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR. Aquarium
of the Americas, 1 Canal St., 581-4629. Aquarium visitors offered inside
look into marine life and exhibits, courtesy Aquarium experts, with tour-ending
souvenir, view of penguin feeding, question/answer session or admission to interactive
stage shows. Admission $10 adults, $5 kids ages 2-12 (in addition to regular
admission prices of $14 adults, $10 seniors over 65, $6.50 children 2-12). 2:30
p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays; through Sept. 2.
STORYTIME. Barnes & Noble, 1601B
Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1482. Scooby Doo storytime and coloring. Free
admission. 2 p.m.
Thursday 26
PAJAMARAMA. Barnes & Noble, 3721
Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, 456-5135. Reading of Click Clack Moo
by Darren Cronin, plus crafts. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Friday 27
STORYTIME. Barnes and Noble,
1601B Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1482. Corduroy the Bear will appear for
pictures. Storytime and coloring. Free admission. 7 p.m.
FAMILY NIGHT. Barnes and Noble,
3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, 456-5135. Reading of It's Mine
by Leo Lionni. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 28
PUPPETS IN JUNE. Calliope Puppets
Studios, 623 Vallette St., 367-5778. String-puppet workshop for children
ages 7-12. Admission $6 per child for materials. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
SIBSHOP-SIBLING SUPPORT PROGRAM. Private
residence, 2010 Peniston St., 888-9111. Celebration of siblings of children
with special needs. $5 per child, pre-registration required. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SILLY SATURDAYS. Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial
Blvd., Metairie, 456-5135. Reading of Dr. Seuss stories and coloring. Free
admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CARIBBEAN JOURNEY. Children's Castle,
501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231. Roscoe Reddix Jr. and ensemble lead
a tour of tropical music and dance. Admission $2.50 for children ages 1-17 and
seniors, $3.50 for adults. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
STORYTIME. Barnes & Noble, 1601B Westbank Expwy.,
Harvey 263-1482. Reading of Scrubba Dub by Nancy Van Laan, plus crafts.
Free admission. 7 p.m.
MIX IT WITH MILK. Louisiana's Children's
Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357. Milk-mixing contest and prizes for children
ages 6-12. Admission $6. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday 30
AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE BUGMOBILE.
East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 849-8805.
Presentation on arthropods and termites. Free admission. 2 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 24
COOL COCKTAILS: LIVELY LIBATIONS FOR FUN
IN THE SUN. Martin Wine Cellar,
714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 899-7411. Cocktail tasting, includes food. Tickets
$17. 6:30 p.m.
ETHNIC HERITAGE PRESERVATION PROGRAM. Preservation
Resource Center, 923 Tchoupitoulas St., 581-7032. Panel discussion and
reception about history, development, renovation and community of Pontchartrain
Park. Free admission. 6 p.m.
JAZZ AND POETRY NIGHT. Sweet Lorraine's
Jazz Club, 1931 St. Claude Ave., 945-9654. Weekly open-mic poetry and jazz
event, hosted by Diva. Free admission. 9 p.m. to midnight.
Wednesday 25
GOLF TOURNAMENT. City Park,
Bayou Oaks Golf Course, 523-5652. The New Orleans Multicultural Tourism
Network hosts its inaugural golf tournament, with proceeds to benefit local
training and outreach programs. Tournament features celebrity athletes, a golf
clinic led by PGA professional Kelly Gibson, awards ceremony with prizes, and
post-tournament party with live entertainment, food and drinks. Registration
11 a.m., tournament 1 p.m., after-party 5 p.m. Clinic and tournament $100 per
golfer.
THAI-U.S. ECONOMIC RELATIONS: PARTNERSHIP
FOR MUTUAL GROWTH. World Trade Center, 2 Canal St., Suite 2900, 529-1601.
Luncheon featuring H.E. Sakthip Krairiksh, Thailand Ambassador to the United
States. Admission $25 to $30. Noon to 1:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS AT THE SQUARE. Lafayette Square, across
from Gallier Hall, 500 block of St. Charles Ave., 561-8927. Concert series
runs every Wednesday through June 25 and features live music, refreshments and
artist showcases. This week: Irma Thomas. Free admission 5 p.m.
POETRY WORKSHOP. Private residence,
257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472. Weekly poetry workshop held by New
Orleans Poetry Forum. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Thursday 26
ISRAEL AND LOUISIANA: NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN TRADE, INVESTMENT
AND TECHNOLOGY. World Trade Center, 2 Canal St.,
Suite 2900, 529-1601. Luncheon featuring Paul Thanos, deputy director of
the Office of the Middle East, U.S. Department of Commerce; and Boaz Radai,
economics affairs minister, Embassy of Israel. $25 to $30. Noon to 1:30 p.m.
THE GREAT STEAMBOAT RACE. Robin
Street Wharf, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place, 585-0617. Send-off for steamboats
Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen with food and music. Free admission.
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS 2003 DRAFT PARTY.
New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St., 301-4002. Subway hosts draft party
with New Orleans Hornets players and mascots, draft pick contest and NBA gift
bags for first 3,000 fans. Free admission. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WINE TASTING. Bridge Lounge, 1201
Magazine St., 299-1888. South African wine tasting. Call for admission price.
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
SUMMER SIPPERS. Martin Wine Cellar,
3827 Baronne St., 899-7411. White wine tasting with food. Admission
$30, includes $5 gift certificate. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Field,
6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155. The Zephyrs host four-game series
against the Albuquerque Isotopes (Thursday-Sunday) and begin a three-game series
against the Nashville Sounds (Monday, June 30) this week. Tickets $7-$9.50 adults,
$6-$8.50 children ages 3-12, under 3 free. Games 7:05 p.m. Thursday-Friday and
Monday, 6:05 p.m. Saturday, and 5:05 p.m. Sunday.
Friday 27
DREAMS AND SLIPSTREAMS. NOCCA/Riverfront,
Lupin Hall, 2800 Chartres St., 865-9242. Dance performance by Happensdance.
Admission $12, $9 for students and performance artists. 8 p.m.
CAMP COURAGE. Fontainebleau State
Park, Hwy. 190, east of Mandeville, (985) 847-0174. Camp for children ages
7-12 who have lost a significant person in their lives. Group and recreational
activities. Registration fee $15 per family. Camp held overnight Friday through
2 p.m. Sunday.
MUSCADET WINE FESTIVAL. Royal Sonesta
New Orleans, Grand Ballroom, 300 Bourbon St., 524-8775. Includes wine tasting,
dinner, live music and ticket drawing. Tickets $35-$45. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
URBAN BALLET THEATER. Loyola University,
Roussel Hall, 522-0996. Ballet and two repertory works. Admission $8 adults,
$5 students. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 28
TIBETAN BUDDHIST TEACHING. First
Unitarian Church, 2903 Jefferson Ave., 833-1673. Tibetan Buddhist monk Zekar
Rinpoche will teach about "The Six Perfections." Donations accepted. 10 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.
AWARENESS RALLY. A.L. Davis (Shakespeare)
Park, corner of LaSalle and Washington streets, 899-1005. Inner City Minority
AIDS/Cancer Awareness & Outreach and REAL host annual rally with refreshments
and spacewalks. Entertainment by D.J. Captain Charles. Free admission. 1 p.m.
to 5 p.m.
CHARITY HOSPITAL MASH BASH 2003. TwiRoPa
Mills, 1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 361-3653. Fourth annual gala benefiting victims
of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. Food and drinks from more
than 20 restaurants, bars and businesses will be featured. Events include a
silent auction and live music from Theresa Andersson, Leigh "Little Queenie"
Harris, Chandler Travis Philharmonic and others. Tickets $30 in advance, $35
at door. 7 p.m. to midnight.
BAYOU BACCHANAL. American Legion
Hall, 2301 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 581-2860. Inter-Fest Productions hosts
fundraising dance featuring International Sounds of Mo Productions, cash bar
and food. $5 donation in advance, $7 at door. 11 p.m.
DREAMS AND SLIPSTREAMS. NOCCA/Riverfront,
Lupin Hall, 2800 Chartres St., 865-9242. Dance performance by Happensdance.
Admission $12, $9 for students and performance artists. 8 p.m.
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING. Odyssey
HealthCare Office, 2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 180, Metairie, 838-0981.
Learn how to care for the terminally ill. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ROSE NICAUD -- NEW ORLEANS' FIRST COFFEE
VENDOR. Jean Lafitte National Historic Park, 419 Decatur St., 589-2636.
Local actress will portray Rose Nicaud in a living-history program. Free
admission. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
INDEPENDENCE DAY SALUTE. Fort Pike
State Historic Site, U.S. Hwy. 90, southeast of Slidell, 662-5703. Black
powder and 19th century medical demonstrations. Guest speaker state Sen. Jon
Johnson and performance by United States Marine Corps Band. Performance of "Last
Rose" by Bill and Carla Coleman. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through
Sunday.
LOOM AND APPLIQUE BEADWORK. Native
American Village, 303 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231. Beadwork presentation
by Rose Behan. Call for admission info. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DANCE INTERNATIONAL. Jefferson Orleans,
2600 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, 522-3670. Dance and music by Julio and Cesar.
Admission $10 in advance, $15 at door. 9 p.m. to midnight.
JAZZ'N THE VINES. Pontchartrain
Vineyards, 81250 La. Hwy. 1082, Covington, (985) 626-5714. Outdoor concert
featuring John Parker's Lakefront Loungers. Picnic fare welcome; no outside
alcohol allowed. Admission $8.50. 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Sunday 29
CRESCENT CITY MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT. Jewish
Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave., 897-0143. All experience levels
of mah jongg players welcome. Events include catered lunch by Five Happiness
Chinese Restaurant, prize drawings, cash prizes for winners, and a mah jongg
boutique. $50 pre-registration required, sponsorship levels available. 10:30
a.m. to 4 p.m.
MIDSUMMER EVENING TEA PARTY. Eve's
Market, 4601 Freret St., 891-4015. Music by Charlie Miller with free iced
tea and refreshments. Free admission. 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal
Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520. Concert featuring U.S. Marine Corps
Band New Orleans performing as a brass quintet and jazz quartet for classical
and patriotic music. Free admission. 5 p.m.
OLE FLAMENCO OLE! Snug Harbor, 626
Frenchmen St., 865-1834. Flamenco dance company and musicians, featuring
guest artist Laura Jerez, perform. Tickets $8. 7 p.m.
JULEPS IN JUNE. Toussaint-Mossy
House, 825 Royal St., 586-1609. Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society hosts garden
party with art auction, music by Jeremy Davenport and food by Rene Bistrot Chef-owner
Rene Bajeux. Tickets $100. 7:30 p.m.
call for entries
LOUISIANA VIDEO SHORTS FESTIVAL.
New Orleans Video Access Center, 4840 Banks St., 486-9192. Submissions
accepted for NOVAC's 15th annual Louisiana Video Shorts Festival. All genres
accepted; entries must be 9 minutes or less and submitted by persons living
in Louisiana, from Louisiana or attending school in-state. Entry fee $15, youth
category ages 13-18 $5. Deadline July 15.
NO DEAD ARTISTS. Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, 841 Carondelet St., 522-5471.
Artists needed for eighth annual open-juried art exhibition sponsored by
Jonathan Ferrara and Gambit Weekly. All mediums accepted. Applications
may be obtained at Jonathan Ferrara Gallery or online at www.jonathanferraragallery.com.
Application deadline Aug. 7.
charity
OPERATION COOL FOR THE SUMMER. All
Society of St. Vincent de Paul location, 4935 Magazine St.; 2800 Jefferson Hwy.,
Jefferson; 4899 Westbank Expwy., Harvey; 714 Terry Pkwy., Terrytown; 2414 St.
Claude Ave., 4034 Fourth St., Marrero; 7019 Airline Drive, Kenner; 899-3407.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul sponsors fifth annual Operation Cool
for the Summer, collecting donated fans for delivery to elderly, ill and home-bound
individuals. Fans can be dropped of at any location; monetary donations also
needed.
