family
Friday 12
PAJAMA PARTY. Borders Books, Music
& Cafe, 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-1363. Weekly event featuring
story-reading and activities with Miss Martha; this week features goodie bags
and writing contest. Pajama attire encouraged. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 13
"INSTANT" LOUISIANA PURCHASE. Children's
Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220. Program featuring
storyteller Frank Levy honoring the Louisiana Purchase bicentennial with condensed
tale "Instant" Louisiana Purchase. Admission $3.50 adults, $2.50 children ages
1-17.
special events
Tuesday 9
SILVER TALKS AND APPRAISALS.
Longue Vue House and Gardens Tea, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488. Antique experts
from M.S. Rau Antiques to give presentation on silver. Guests are invited to
bring a piece of silver for on-site appraisal. The event features food and beverages.
Admission $20 for members, $25 non-members, advanced registration required.
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
GALA CHARITY TASTING EVENT. New
Orleans Intercontinental Hotel, La Salle Ballroom, 444 St. Charles Ave., 309-1920.
Proceeds benefit Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation's
School-to-Career Program. The evening features a wine-tasting contest judged
by local food and wine writers and wines from all five continents. Tickets $100.
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WINE DINNER. Herbsaint Restaurant,
701 St. Charles Ave., 524-4114. The New Orleans chapter of the American
Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF) hosts a wine dinner. Dinner $60 for AIWF members,
$70 non-members (new members joining that night receive members' price). 7 p.m.
!OLE FLAMENCO OLE! Byblos Restaurant,
3218 Magazine St., 865-1834. Flamenco dance performance featuring accompanied
music by flamenco guitarist John Lawrence and percussionist Michael Skinkus.
Free admission. 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
POETRY NIGHT. Sweet Lorraine's,
1931 St. Claude Ave., 220-4799. Open mic poetry night featuring Da Sex Files
and African-American Shakespeare. Admission $4 for women, $5 for men, free for
poets. 9 p.m.
Wednesday 10
THEOLOGY ON TAP. Wit's Inn, 141 North Carrollton
Ave., 888-4004. Open discussion on "Secrets of Connecting: The Spirituality
of Relationships," featuring cocktails, a speaker and socializing. Free admission.
5:45 p.m., speaker 6:15 p.m.
Thursday 11
NEW ORLEANS URBAN MUSIC SYMPOSIUM AND SHOWCASE. Dillard
University, Cook Auditorium, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., 259-1647. Music symposium
and showcase, featuring panel lectures, discussions and music. Free admission.
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 11TH MEMORIAL CONCERT. The
National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012, ext. 226. In remembrance
of 9/11, a program featuring the Texas Children's Choir of San Antonio will
perform classical and patriotic songs. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
A TIME OF REMEMBRANCE. Trinity Episcopal
Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520. Community event with unique approach
to commemorate 9/11 tragedy, with a focus on meditation and reflection, open
to people of all religious persuasions. Activities include a Labyrinth, Taize
music, yoga, a color guard presentation and readings with mission to "establish
New Orleans as a leading force searching for sanity in a world gone mad." Free
admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
PRAYER SERVICE. First Presbyterian
Church, corner of Claiborne and Jefferson avenues, 250-4246. Second annual
prayer service to remember 9/11 and participate in prayer with people of other
faiths. Free admission. 7 p.m.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH COMEDY TOUR. The
Howlin' Wolf, 828 S. Peters St. 522-WOLF. Caroline "The Cajun Queen" Picard
headlines night of stand-up comedy, along with Slade Ham, Don Tjernagel, Justin
Petitt and special guests. Tickets $7. 10 p.m.
Friday 12
NEW ORLEANS URBAN MUSIC SYMPOSIUM AND SHOWCASE. Sweet
Lorraine's Jazz Club, 1931 St. Claude Ave., 259-1647. Music symposium and
showcase, featuring panel lectures, discussions and music. Free admission. 8
a.m. to 1 p.m.
BEER FEST. Crescent City Brewhouse,
527 Decatur St., 522-3901. Sample Crescent City Brewhouse's own beer and
beers from other local breweries such as the Abita Brewing Company, Big Easy
Brewing Company and Zea's Brewery. The menu will have special items available,
with music during lunch and dinner. Free admission. 11 a.m., through Sunday.
Saturday 13
CANNES BRULE POW-WOW. Louisiana
Wildlife Museum, The Native American Village, 303 Williams Blvd., Rivertown,
Kenner, 468-7231. Cultural event featuring intertribal dancing, music, arts
and crafts, and food. Admission $3 adults, $2.50 seniors, $2 children. 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
FRENCH MARKET CONCERT SERIES. French
Market Complex, 1008 N. Peters St., 522-2621. Performance by Mike Carubba
and the PoorBoy Express. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
"YA-YA" HAT TEA. The Ritz-Carlton
New Orleans, Lobby Lounge, third floor, 921 Canal St., 524-1331. Silent
auction of "Ya-Ya" hats designed by local notable women, in styles to match
their personalities, during the Ritz-Carlton's Afternoon Tea. Sale is fundraiser
for local nonprofit Healthy Lifestyle Choices (HLC), which works with Orleans
Parish public school students. Auction free admission; tea is $26 and includes
tea, tax, tip and one glass of champagne. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
JAZZ'N THE VINES CONCERT. Pontchartrain
Vineyards, 81250 La. Hwy. 1082, north of Covington, (985) 626-5714. Performance
by 2nd Glance, featuring wine from the Pontchartrain Vineyards and sandwiches
from Winfield Farms. Admission $8.50. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
BALLET SERIES. New Orleans Dance
Academy, 5969 Magazine St., 895-5635. Presentation of mini-concert titled
"Ballet at the Hit and Run Cafe," by the Renverser Repertory Ballet. Admission
$6, $5 students, seniors and Renverser members. 8 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday.
OPENING ARTIST'S RECEPTION. The
Neighborhood Gallery, 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800. Reception
for folk artist Thomas Gallagher's exhibition, One With the Sun: A Celebration
of Life Through Color. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
HOME AWAY FROM HOME BENEFIT GALA. Bally's
Casino, 1 Stars and Strips Blvd., 899-2995. Fundraiser to benefit homeless
children, featuring entertainment by Wanda Rouzan, Sharon Martin, Kermit Ruffins
and others. The night will also feature a silent auction, an open bar and food.
Tickets $35. 8 p.m. to midnight.
THE SOUL SHACK. The Neighborhood
Gallery, 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800. Dance party featuring
DJ Dynamite Dave Soul spinning old-school and new-school hip-hop, funk, reggae
and jazz. Free food and beverages. Admission $7. 10 p.m.
UPCOMING R&B SINGERS NIGHT. The
City Club, 1525 St. Charles Ave., 565-6580. Performance by Thaddeus Ford,
sponsored by the City of New Orleans and EBONetworks. Admission $10 before 11
p.m., $15 after.
Sunday 14
SIERRA CLUB LECTURE. Dominican
Conference Center, 540 Broadway St., 586-1381. Elizabeth Souheaver discusses
the National Wildlife Refuges near New Orleans. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Monday 15
FREE PSA TESTS. LSU Healthcare
Network Clinics, 2020 Gravier St., 568-4806. The Louisiana Education and
Early Detection Program offers free prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests to
2,500 men as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Free admission. 9 a.m.
to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily, through Sept. 19.
EASTER SEALS GOLF CLASSIC. Eastover
Country Club, 5690 Eastover Drive, 523-7325. Annual fundraiser for Easter
Seals with golf tournament in four-person scramble format. Players enjoy free
food from sponsor Applebee's, beer, a live auction and after-play party. Team
foursomes $600, individuals $150. 11 a.m.
EPHEMERAL MASTERPIECES. Jane O'Brien
Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., 838-1100. History
and demonstration of Etch-a-Sketch art by Terrance Donnels. Free admission.
7 p.m.
17 POETS! Gold Mine Saloon, 701
Dauphine St., 586-0745. Weekly poetry series featuring local poets in an
open-mic format. Free admission. Sign-up 7 p.m., poetry begins 8 p.m.
auditions
Saturday 13
JEFFERSON BALLET THEATRE. Tulane
University, Newcomb Dance Center, McWilliams Building, Room 300, 468-1231. Open
audition for male and female dancers 10 years of age and older for performances
including The Nutcracker, a spring gala and ballet concert. Free admission.
1 p.m.
JEFFERSON BALLET THEATRE. Tulane
University, Newcomb Dance Center, McWilliams Building, Room 300, 468-1231. Open
to students, all levels of dance accepted. Audition open to boys and girls ages
7 and older. Audition fee $5. 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Call for schedule.
cooking demonstrations
Tuesday 9
GREEN PLATE SPECIAL. Crescent City
Farmers Market, 200 Broadway St., 861-5898. Presented by Mat and Naddie's
Cafe, featuring spring rolls and Captain Mike's Thai shrimp and noodle salad.
Free Admission. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday 13
CHEF TENNEY FLYNN. Crescent
City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St., 861-5898. GW Fins chef prepares and
serves a seafood dish. 10 a.m.
call for volunteers
15TH ANNUAL NEW ORLEANS FILM FESTIVAL. Various
New Orleans locations, 891-6169. Event held at multiple locations, responsibilities
include sales, information dissemination, ushering and other activities. Call
for more information or check out www.neworleansfilmfest.com
for full fest schedule.
