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SPECIAL EVENTS LISTINGS 09 16 03 Respond to this Story family Tuesday 16 FALL FUN. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Reading of Ten Apples on Top by Dr. Seuss and making of apple crowns. Free admission. 1 p.m. Thursday 18 PAJAMARAMA. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Reading of Amelia Bedelia stories to celebrate her anniversary. Free admission. 7 p.m. Friday 19 AFRICAN DANCE WORKSHOP. The Dance Studio, 1520 N. Claiborne Ave., 486-3592. N'Kafu & Culu Traditional African Dance Companies present children's dance class emphasizing culture of the Ivory Coast. Class $7. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. LIGHT THE NIGHT FUNDRAISER. Zephyr Stadium, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 837-0945. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society holds fundraiser featuring TV magician Dr. Magic, Zoom-Zoom the Clown and local magician Stephen Miller, with proceeds benefiting research to cure leukemia, lymphoma and other blood-related cancers. Free admission; donations range from $25 to $100. 5:30 p.m. DINNER THEATRE FOR KIDS. True Brew Cafe, 200 Julia St. 524-8441. Porta-Puppet Players present "Kiddie Kareokee Night," a dinner show with Uncle Wayne on piano. Tickets $14. 6 p.m. FAMILY NIGHT. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Reading of Salamander Room by Anne Mazer and crafts. Free admission. 7 p.m. PAJAMA PARTY. Borders, 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-1363. Story and activity time as Miss Martha reads Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. Free Admission. 7 p.m. Saturday 20 THREADS DEMONSTRATION DAY. Jefferson Parish Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1109. Event featuring needlework, quilting, knitting by members of the Crescent City Needlework Guild and New Orleans Weavers. Admission free. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. FREE FAMILY EVENT. Michael's Arts and Crafts, Elmwood Shopping Center, 1200 S. Clearview Pkwy, Harahan, 818-2112. Crafting projects to help families get ready for holiday season. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CAJUN CORNBREAD BOY. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220. Cox Communications presents storyteller Dianne de Las Casas conducting an interactive reading. Children $2.50. Grandparents admitted free with purchase of children's ticket. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. COPS FOR KIDS. Popp Fountain, City Park, 826-1585. First annual concert to benefit children of NOPD's 3rd District. Featuring Charmaine Neville, Walter "Wolfman" Washington and others. $15 donation. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. STORYTIME AND COLORING. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Meet Lilly from Kevin Henke's book Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. 3 p.m. special events Tuesday 16 MUSIC COMMUNITY TOWN HALL MEETING. Municipal Auditorium, Mask Room, 1201 St. Peter St., 565-8138. Meeting to discuss issues affecting musicians. Free admission. 7 p.m. DA SISTA CIRCUIT. Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club, 1931 St. Claude Ave., 945-9654. Open mic for women only, including comedy, poetry and singing. Call for admission info. 8 p.m. Wednesday 17 SOUTHERN AIDS CONFERENCE. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 500 Poydras Plaza, (813) 232-5886. Keynote speaker Jeanne White-Grinder, mother of the late AIDS advocate Ryan White, highlights this conference focusing on AIDS-related issues. For more info, including schedule, visit www.southernaidscoalition.org or email SouthernAIDSCoal@aol.com. Wednesday and Thursday. DOG & PONY SHOW. Sheraton New Orleans, 500 Canal St., 523-7453. New Orleans Bar Association's 2003 Louisiana Legislative Review includes luncheon and one hour of CLE. Tickets $45 bar members, $55 non-members. Noon. MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 862-3214. The Newcomb Department of Music presents performance by pianist James Oakes. Free admission. Noon. BOARDSWORK!. Delgado Community College, Student Life Center, 615 City Park Ave., 483-8080, ext. 232. The Center for Nonprofit Resources offers its 19th annual seven-week program to develop community leadership. Registration $400. For more info, visit www.nonprofitresources.org. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., through Oct. 29. KEY TO THE CURE GALA. Saks Fifth Avenue, 333 Canal St., 588-5800 or 988-6592. Kickoff gala for the Charity Shopping Weekend fundraiser benefiting the Tulane Cancer Society features food, drinks and entertainment by Los Hombres Calientes, Dr. Michael White and his Original Liberty Jazz Band, Kim Prevost and Bill Solley, and Ole Flamenco Ole. Call for ticket info. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. COFFEE AND CONVERSATION. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100, ext. 274. Outreach program of the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival features authors discussing their works. This month: Alecia Long and her book The Great Southern Babylon. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 18 SALUTE TO THE ARTS. Bank One Center, 201 St. Charles Ave., 524-4444. This 10th annual gathering celebrates the fall cultural season with performances by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Orleans Opera Association, Irish and flamenco dancers, and more. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. SYMPOSIUM ON BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION. Louisiana Supreme Court, 301 Loyola Ave., 525-7453. New Orleans Bar Association presents commemoration of 50th anniversary of the landmark court case. Attorneys only. Includes reception, two hours of CLE. Registration required. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. MORNING CALL FOR SUCCESS. Loft 523, 523 Gravier St., 569-8467. Dress for Success New Orleans presents a patron party for its Friday-morning fundraiser to help provide professional clothing for low-income women. Sponsorship levels range from $40 (breakfast ticket) to $2,500 (Thursday's patron party, table for 10, recognition). For more info, visit www.dressforsuccess.org. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. SPOKEN WORD. The Gold Mine Saloon, 586-0745. Weekly series features open-mic format. Free admission. Sign-up 7 p.m., poetry 8 p.m. MOLLY AND MOZART. Orpheum Theatre, 129 University Place, 523-6530. Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra features acclaimed French horn player Mollie Pate performing works by Rossini, Mozart and Shostakovich. Tickets $30. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Saturday. GERMAN/HUNGARIAN DANCE INSTRUCTION. Grace Episcopal Church, 486-1723. Crescent City International Dancers gear up for Oktoberfest with dance lessons. Admission $4 singles, $6 couples. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday 19 MORNING CALL FOR SUCCESS. Harrah's Casino, Mansion Ballroom, 569-8467. Dress for Success New Orleans presents its fifth annual fundraiser to help provide professional clothing for low-income women. Sponsorship levels range from $40 (breakfast ticket) to $2,500 (Thursday's patron party, table for 10, recognition). For more info, visit www.dressforsuccess.org. 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ELMWOOD FITNESS CENTER GOLF CLASSIC. Bayou Oaks West Championship Course, City Park, 588-1600 or 733-1600. The 11th annual, four-person scramble includes golf, food and door prizes, with money raised to benefit Ochsner for Children. Entry fees -- $100 per person, $400 per team -- include breakfast, lunch, dinner, on-course beverages and golf shirt. 10 a.m. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING. Canal Street Presbyterian Church, 4300 Canal St., 895-8873. No experience or partner necessary. Admission $2, free for first-timers. 7:30 p.m. SYMPHONY RUN. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 523-6530. Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra's annual 5K run and concert returns to its original venue. Pre-entry fee $18 (through Sunday) includes concert; $20 late entry; concert-only $10 at the door; kids 12-under free. Race 6:30 p.m., concert 7:30 p.m. LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK. Zephyrs Stadium, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 272-0104. A 2.6-mile walk to raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, with awards to top three fundraising teams, largest team, and more. For more info, visit www.la.leukemia-lymphoma.org. Registration 5:30 p.m., dedication and walk 7 p.m. PERFORMANCE POETRY. The Neighborhood Gallery, 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800. Performance artist and poet Thunda presents expressions from her collection of poetry, THUNDAstorm: Raining Down on Your Consciousness. Admission $5 advance, $7 at door. 7 p.m. BREW DOO. Tipitina's, 501 Napoleon Ave., 943-7970. Krewe du Vieux hosts its annual fundraiser featuring home-brewed beer and music from the Li'l Stooges Brass Band. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday 20 SPAY MART ANNUAL GARAGE SALE. 715 Pelican St., Algiers, 263-4286. Garage sale to benefit group that helps homeless animals. 8 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. BYWATER ART MARKET. New Orleans Conservation Guild, 3301 Chartres St., 944-7900. Market features works by area artists and crafts people, including paintings, pottery and jewelry. Free admission. For more info, visit, www.bywaterartmarket.com. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ROUTE 2003: AN AMERICAN ROAD TRIP. Fair Grounds, Gentilly Boulevard, (866) ROUTE-03. Chrysler Group sponsors auto show featuring its entire lineup of cars, as well as driving programs. Drivers must be at least 18 years old with valid driver's license for driving activities. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR FAIR. Sam's Club, 6921 Bundy Road, 258-0784. The Legacy Organ and Tissue Donor Registry sponsors health fair to educate the community on the importance of tissue and organ donations. Event features educational booths, screening, presentations, entertainment by DJs, gospel choirs, clowns and a space walk. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BIRDWATCHING SKILLS WORKSHIP. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Reserve, Barataria Preserve, 6588 Barataria Blvd., 589-2330, ext. 10. Workshop for birders ages 13-up. Free admission, registration required. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. JAZZIN' AT THE MARKET. Farmer's Market at French Market Place, 522-2621. The Original Royal Players Brass Band performs. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CANSTRUCTION GALA. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 525-8320. Sixth annual benefit by American Institute of Architects New Orleans with proceeds going to the Second Harvesters Food Bank. Includes food, and music by Soul Shop. Admission $5 or three canned food items. 7 p.m. HEARTBEAT 2003. Doubletree Hotel, International Ballroom, 300 Canal St., 454-2222. "A Red, White & Blue Affair" features silent auction and benefit for heart patients in Nicaragua in need of surgery. Event features hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and entertainment from the Wiseguys. For more info, visit www.heartoftheamericas.com. 8 p.m. to midnight. Sunday 21 WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION. New Hope Baptist Church, 1807 LaSalle St., 522-8897 or 523-5935. The Sisterhood of the church presents this celebration, with the theme "Women Forging Ahead With Strength, Honor, Wisdom, And Kindness." Free admission. Services 6:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 5:45 p.m. SHINE. Nunez College Auditorium, 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, 277-7469. The monthly variety show moves to a new day and time this month, with the theme "On Golden Shine," with seniors performing. To participate, call 277-7469. Admission $5 adults, $3 seniors/students. 3 p.m. Other Stories This Week in Arts & Entertainment: A&E Feature Rights and Wrongs Art Review The Lighter Side of Vice Theater Review War Torn Arts Listings