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SPECIAL EVENTS LISTINGS 09 23 03 Respond to this Story family Tuesday 23 TODDLER TIME. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Celebrate Elephant Appreciation Day with a story and a craft. Free admission. 1 p.m. Thursday 25 PAJAMARAMA. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Reading of Dear Mr. Blueberry by Simon James, plus crafts. Free admission. 7 p.m. Friday 26 BARNEY'S COLORFUL WORLD. Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena, UNO Campus, (201) 760-0200, ext.104. Toys R Us presents live stage show starring the dinosaur. Tickets $10-$30. 7 p.m. Additional shows 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Saturday; 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., Sunday. FAMILY NIGHT. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Hear reading of Charming Opal by Holly Hobbie and make a tooth-fairy pillow. Free admission. 7 p.m. PAJAMA PARTY. Borders, 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-1363. Reading of To Market, To Market by Anne Miranda. Free admission. 7 p.m. Saturday 27 BUTTERFLY EXTRAVAGANZA. Mizell Farms, 83211 Hwy. 25, Folsom, (985) 796-9309. Butterfly park with ongoing tours of the garden. Featuring lepidopterist Dr. Gary Noel Ross. Also food, drinks and slide show. Free admission. For more info, email mizellfarms@yahoo.com. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. FETE D'ECOLOGIE. Peltier Park, Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux, (985) 448-1375. The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program and the Barataria-Terrebonne Estuary Foundation host festival that celebrates Louisiana wetlands. Includes Cajun and zydeco music, food and activities. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. IMAGINATION MOVERS. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357. Celebrate the Museum's 17th birthday with original music from the local, kid-friendly band. Also crafts, games, a hula-hoop contest and birthday cake. Admission $6. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. STORYTIME AND COLORING. Barnes and Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Hear stories about Louisiana. Free admission. 3 p.m. special events Tuesday 23 FINE WINE AND FOOD DINNER. Hilton Riverside Versailles Ballroom, 2 Poydras St., 454-2277, ext. 512. Evening of select wines and dishes prepared by local chefs such as Greg Reggio, Michelle McRaney, Rene Bajeux and John Besh. $100 per person, $900 per table of 10. Advance purchase required. 6:30 p.m. WINE DINNER. RioMar, 800 S. Peters St., 899-7411. Martin Wine Cellar and Sophie Wegmann host dinner featuring stuffed squid, beet salad and sea scallops. Advanced reservations $65. 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. 9 p.m. Wednesday 24 HEALTH SCREENING. Mix Family Chiropractic, 7942 Hwy. 23, Suite B, Belle Chasse, 393-8675. Spinal screening and health information to public benefits Belle Chasse Lions Club. Donation $25. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; lecture by Dr. Matthew Mix, 7 p.m. MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Rogers Memorial Chapel, Tulane University Campus, 862-3214. The Newcomb Department of Music presents pianist James Oakes. Free admission. Noon. USEFUL-ARTS FOR RECOVERY. Duque Art Center, 3212 Magazine St., 899-4554. Bridge House showcases more than 40 signed pieces of furniture and accessories. Food and wine provided. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 25 JACQUELINE TIEU. Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 251-0532. Loyola chapter of American Institute of Graphic Arts presents the speaker, who discusses the difference between artist and designer. Admission $10, free for students and AIGA members. 7 p.m. FOOD DRIVE RAFFLE DRAWING. Treasure Chest Casino, 5050 Williams Blvd. Kenner, 362-4272. The Gumbo Krewe is selling raffle tickets for drawing to help U.S. military. Prizes include truck and boat. Tickets $200. Drawing 7 p.m. JAZZ UNDERGROUND SERIES. Danna Center, Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 865-2074. Saxophonist Tony Dagradi and pianist Larry Sieberth pay tribute to jazz artist Tadd Dameron. Admission $10, $5 students. 7:30 p.m. SPOKEN WORD. Gold Mine Saloon, 705 Dauphine St., 586-0745. Weekly series features open-mic format. Sign-up 7 p.m., poetry 8 p.m. GERMAN/HUNGARIAN DANCEINSTRUCTION. Grace Episcopal Church, 3700 Canal St., 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 26 INTENSIVE JOURNAL WORKSHOP. Dominican Conference Center, 540 Broadway St., 861-8711. Sr. Carmelite Zibilich leads an Intensive Journal workshop, a process of writing created by Dr. Ira Progoff. For more info, visit www.intensivejournal.org or email Zibilich02@aol.com. Registration $25. Friday-Sunday. LSUHSC GOLF CLASSIC. Golf Club of New Orleans at Eastover, 5690 Eastover Drive, 568-2168. Seventh Annual Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center Golf Classic raises funds for cancer screening. Features food, raffles, a silent auction and entertainment. Entry fee $175. 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. LOCAL RHYTHMS. Farmer's Market at French Market Place, 1008 N. Peters St., 522-2621. French Market Corporation presents jazz artist Doreen Ketchens. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. STORMIN' THE SAZERAC. Sazerac Bar, Fairmont Hotel, 123 Baronne St., 529-4733. Event celebrating Sazerac Bar's 54th anniversary includes 1949 drink prices all night and 1940's costume contest. Free admission for those in period attire, $7.50 for women, $19.49 for men not in attire. 6 p.m PAGE TO THE STAGE. St. Bernard Public Library, 1125 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette, 279-0448. Shine Productions' cast of Death of a Salesman discusses the Arthur Miller classic. Free Admission. 7 p.m. SINGLE'S SOIREE. Conti House, Prince Conti Hotel, 840 Conti St., 891-2887. Group dinner dating service for singles 25-55. Includes three-course dinner, door prizes, parking and a midweek happy hour. Admission $100. Advanced registration required. For more information, visit www.singlessoiree.com. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. SNAP GALA. Kim Anh Reception Hall, 13235 Chef Menteur Hwy., 254-3718. Fundraiser to benefit the "SNAP" New Orleans East neighborhood. Features music by Purpose, fan dancing and multi-cultural cuisine. Tickets $25, $250 for table of 10. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. VINTNER'S DINNER. Andrea's, 3100 19th St., Metairie, 834-8583. The cuisine of Chef Andrea Apuzzo presented with wines of Franciscan Estates. Featured speaker is Gina Comeaux of Franciscan Estates. Call for reservations. Tickets $75. 7 p.m. GUEST ARTIST SERIES. Loyola University, Danna Center, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 865-2074. The Amernet String Quartet performs Stephen Dankner's String Quartet No. 1. Admission $10, $5 students and Loyola community. 7:30 p.m. OPERA UNDER THE STARS. Lawless Chapel, Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., 816-4711. Dillard University Music Department presents opera featuring students from Orleans and Jefferson Parish Public Schools, Dillard University and University of New Orleans. Free admission. 7:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday. 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. Saturday 27 COLLECTOR'S FEST. Gretna Market, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets, 486-7691. Outdoor flea market with antiques, glassware and furniture. Rain or shine. Free admission. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. GRETNA OPEN HOUSE. Gretna Visitor Center, Median of Huey P. Long Avenue and 4th Street, 363-1580. Pick up a map and brochure for a day of free admission to Gretna's museums. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. LOCAL RYTHMS. French Market, 1008 N. Peters St., 522-2621. French Market Corporation presents Lil' Rascals Brass Band. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ELECTION GUIDE PROGRAM. Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., 596-2625. The Library and the League of Women Voters present program that includes discussion and distribution of election guides. Free admission. 2 p.m. JAZZ'N IN THE VINES. Ponchatrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, North of Covington, (985) 892-9742. Outdoor concert offers Sentimental Serenaders performing music from the 1920s, '30s and '40s. Tickets $8.50. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. MARCIN DYLLA. Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., 102 Dixon Hall, 862-3214. Newcomb's Department of Music presents the Polish classical guitarist as the first installment of the classical guitar series. Free admission. Performance 8 p.m. TRAUMA-RAMA. Ritz-Carlton, 921 Canal St., 903-8813. Benefit for Charity Hospital Trauma Program theme is "Trauma-Rama Goes Hollywood -- The Ritz ... Glitz ... Glamour." Features a dinner buffet, open bar, silent auction, and entertainment by Four Unplugged. Tickets $125 per person, Patron tickets $500 for two. 8 p.m. to midnight. Sunday 28 BOURBON HOME TOUR. Historic Bourbon Street Inc., 839 Bourbon St., 524-3621. Historic Bourbon Street Foundation sponsors tour of five antique-filled private homes. Tickets $15 at 723 Toulouse St. or 816 Gov. Nicholls St. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. BASS TOURNAMENT. Delacroix Corporation Launch, Caernarvon, 524-1659 or 277-9595. The Los Islenos Heritage & Cultural Society presents its fourth annual tournament, with prizes ranging from $125-$750. All entries must be accompanied by proof of insurance. Entry fee $100; application forms available at the Isleno Museum or Delacroix Corporation (206 Decatur St.). 3 p.m. MUSICA DA CAMERA. St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, (985) 892-1800. Music ensemble presents "The Discourse of Love: Italian Music of the 14th and 15th Centuries." Free admission. 3 p.m. GUILD OF LE PETIT THEATRE DU VIEUX CARRE. Princess Monaco Hotel, 912 Royal St., 522-5786. Membership drive reception with food and music. Free admission. Membership dues $20 single, $30 couple. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520. Classical, Latin, and bluegrass music by Prizgintas Albinas, John Eubanks and others. Free admission. 5 p.m. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. Louisiana Superdome, 1525 Sugar Bowl Drive, 522-5555. Saints host the Indianapolis Colts. Tickets $60-$100. 7:30 p.m. Monday 29 LOUISIANA ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK. Eastbank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100. Nathaniel Heller of Louisiana State Museum presents "Louisiana's First Families: 12,000 Years of Louisiana Prehistory." Free admission. 6:30 p.m. LOUISIANA ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK. Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 364-3720. Sean Coughlin of R. Christopher Goodwin and Associates presents "Beneath These Waters: An Investigation of a Coles Creek Shell Midden Site." Free admission. 6:30 p.m. cooking demonstrations Tuesday 23 GREEN PLATE SPECIAL. Crescent City Farmers Market, 200 Broadway St., 861-5898. Mat and Naddie's Cafe presents a duck salad and seafood cake. Free admission, rain or shine. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday 27 CHEF KEEGAN GERHARD. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St., 861-5898. Demonstration by the pastry chef for Windsor Court Hotel. Free admission, rain or shine. 10 a.m. call for volunteers CITY PARK CLEANUP. City Park, Tennis Center on Victory Drive, 468-1488. New Orleans Track Club sponsors cleanup. Equipment needed are rakes, brooms, shovels, weed eaters, lawnmowers. 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday. RECYCLE FOR THE ARTS. Recycle for the Arts, 2832 Marais St. 949-8144. Provides free and low-cost art materials to artists and teachers. Open for pick up and drop off Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers encouraged to work in warehouse and with outreach. Visit www.recycleforthearts.org for more info. auditions GRIDIRON SHOW AUDITIONS. Salem United Church of Christ, 4212 Camp St., 523-1010/232-6648. Media people and others needed to sing, dance and act in comic skits for the Press Club of New Orleans' Gridiron Show, an annual spoof of media and political stories. Material will be provided. Auditions held Monday and Tuesday. 7 p.m. Other Stories This Week in Arts & Entertainment: A&E Feature Keeping Their Religion Art Review Glyphs, Grids and Smoke Theater Review City Lights Arts Listings