family
Saturday 8
SINGSATIONAL. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd.,
Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220. Vocalist, percussionist Imani performs with
hand-percussive instruments, call-and-response songs and vocal improvisations.
Reservations encouraged. Admission $2.50. 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 4
CULTURAL EXCHANGE. Lionel Milton
Gallery, 1818 Magazine St., 522-6966. The New Orleans & South African Connection,
Inc. hosts a celebration of art, music and culture of both countries. Features
art and a block party. Entertainment provided by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews
& Jonathan Batiste. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS CULTURE LECTURE SERIES. University
of New Orleans, Library 401, 280-6000. Louisiana State University professor
Helen Regis presents "Second Lines and the Contested Landscape of Afro-Creole
Festivals of New Orleans." Free admission. 6 p.m.
Wednesday 5
MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Tulane University
Uptown campus, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 862-3214. The Newcomb Department
of Music presents Dennis Parker on cello and pianist Jennifer Hayghe as part
of its weekly series. Free admission. Noon.
URBAN LEAGUE AWARDS LUNCHEON. Doubletree
Hotel, International Ballroom, 300 Canal St., 620-9650. The Urban League
of Greater New Orleans and Women's Business Resource Center present 2003 Achievers
Award luncheon. Donation levels start at $40. Noon.
SAKS IN THE CITY. Ritz-Carlton
Hotel, Lobby Lounge, 921 Canal St., 524-1331. Informal modeling/fashion
show features designers such as Jimmy Choo and Hugo Boss. Free admission. 5:30
p.m. to 7 p.m.
CRAVE PARTY. Sheraton New Orleans,
Waterbury Ballroom, 500 Canal St., (206) 282-0173. An evening of indulgence
and relaxation for women. Includes fashion show, beauty services, hors d'oeuvres,
goody bags and more. Registration $35. 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
IRISH CEILI. St. Alphonsus Arts
and Cultural Center, 2045 Constance St., 263-1826. Celebrate Irish culture
with bagpipes, fiddlers, harps, Irish dancing, food and more. Admission $10
adults, $5 children. 7:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
WOLE SOYINKA. Loyola University,
Roussel Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 865-3840. Nobel Prize for literature
winner Soyinka will lecture on "Yoruba Myths and the Humanization of Gods,"
following a student performance of his play, Camwood on the Leaves.
Free admission. 8:30 p.m.
Thursday 6
TOM DENT LITERARY FESTIVAL. Main
Library, 219 Loyola Ave., 529-READ. The African American Resource Center
hosts the festival that addresses fiction, nonfiction, and poetry by African
American writers. Features lectures, storytelling, readings and discussions.
Free admission. Call for more information, see Hot 7 in this issue, or visit
Web site at www.nutrias.org.
Through Saturday.
UNITED STATES-JAPAN RELATIONS. Port
of New Orleans, 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, 529-2101, ext. 30. The Japan
Society of New Orleans and The Consulate General of Japan host historical and
cultural presentations in "150 Years of U.S.-Japan Relations: Commodore Matthew
Perry's Legacy and Its Ties to New Orleans, Louisiana." Free admission; reservations
suggested. 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. program.
BLUE JEANS TO BORDEAUX. Spring Boutique,
5525 Magazine St., 889-8778. Fashion Group of New Orleans presents
holiday fashions. Wine tasting provided by Bayou Import. For more info, visit
www.fgi.org. Free admission.
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
GUEST LECTURE. UNO Lakefront Campus, Alumni Center,
280-7285. Barbara Smith lectures on "The Truth That Never Hurts: 30 Years
of Writing and Organizing for Justice and Social Change," celebrating the launch
of the UNO Women's Studies and International Studies B.A. program. Free admission.
7 p.m.
THEOLOGY LECTURE. Tulane University
Uptown, Myra Clare Memorial Chapel, 1229 Broadway, 866-8793. George Weigel,
member of Ethics and Public Policy Center, presents "Moral Leadership and World
Politics in the 21st Century." Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
17 POETS. Gold Mine Saloon, 701
Dauphine St., 586-0745. Weekly series has open mic format with emcees Dave
Brinks and Megan Burns. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Friday 7
VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION. Veterans
Century of Sentries Park, 1901 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7293. Ceremony
includes Presentation of Colors and invocation. Keynote addresses will be delivered
by retired Tuskegee Airman Calvin George Moret and retired Army Col. Ralph L.
Dru. Free admission. 10 a.m.
UNITED WAY BENEFIT. Chateau Sonesta
Hotel, DH Holmes Ballroom, 800 Iberville St., 827-6894. "Got Gumbo" event
features 20 city restaurants serving gumbo and desserts. Special guest is food
critic Tom Fitzmorris. Advance tickets $15, $20 at door. 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
FREE SOCIAL. Landmark Hotel, Pinnacle
Lounge, 2601 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-9500. The New Orleans Travel and
Social Club hosts the social, which features an appetizer buffet and drink specials.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
PROGRESSIVE DINNER. Various residences,
French Quarter, 524-5377. French Quarter Citizens for Preservation sponsors
this annual dinner featuring French Quarter residences, martinis by the Bombay
Club, and food from Arnaud's, Brennan's, Bacco, The Bistro at Maison deVille,
Bayona and Dominique's. Music by Riccardo Crespo, Tim Laughlin and Tom McDermott.
Tickets $100. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans
Arena, 525-HOOP. The Hornets host the Los Angeles Lakers. Tickets $7-$272.
7 p.m.
SPCA BENEFIT. Generations Hall,
310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 944-7445, ext. 216. Whitney National Bank presents
"Howling Success 2003." Features music by Los Hombres Calientes and a guest
appearance by actress Jennifer Coolidge (American Pie). Also food, auctions
and awards presentation. Ticket levels start at $100. 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
BEETHOVEN AND BLUE JEANS. The Orpheum Theater, 129
University Place, 523-6530. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents
Maestro Klauspeter Seibel and guest pianist Kozue Jinnouchi performing Hannibal
Lokumbe's new work, No Toussaint, No Purchase. Tickets $13-$62. 7:30
p.m.
ODYSSEY HOUSE ANNIVERSARY. Jackson
Brewery, Riverview Room, 600 Decatur St., 821-9211, ext. 11. Celebration
and benefit features food, open bar, raffle and live entertainment. Lolis Eric
Elie emcees the black-tie gala. Tickets $75. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
CHRIS NORMAN. Loyola University,
Nunemaker Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 865-2011. Flute player Norman and
his ensemble play to benefit WWNO 89.9 FM. Tickets $15, $7.50 students. 8 p.m.
Saturday 8
BOOK FAIR. St. Charles Avenue
Presbyterian Church, 1545 State St., 899-0820. "Start the Adventure in Book
Reading" features new books supplied by Beaucoup Books and celebrity readers.
Free admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Tuesday.
GARAGE SALE. 3610 Carondelet St.,
895-5635. Garage sale to benefit the Renverser Repertory Ballet. Donations
requested. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
RIGHTS WORKSHOP. Gentilly Library, 3000 Foy St.,
888-9111. Workshop will go over basic special education rights under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Free admission. 10 a.m. to noon.
PET ADOPTION. Jefferson Pet, Feed
and Garden Center, 4421 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 733-8572. LA/SPCA holds
the adoption day for older pets. $70 adoption fee includes spay/neuter and vaccinations.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
GATOR FEST. Holy Name of Jesus School,
corner of Calhoun and LaSalle Streets, 861-1466. School fair includes rides,
games, local bands and more. Free admission. 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday.
TREME FESTIVAL. Treme Community
Center, 1400 St. Phillip St., 944-7518. Elijah Christian Ministries hold
the "Unity in the Community" party. Features food, drinks, music and prizes.
Free admission. Noon to 5 p.m.
LOUNGE PARTY. Country Club, 634
Louisa St., 945-0742. "Of Cool" presents DJs Javier and Saadir in an evening
with fashion. Admission $7. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
CRIMESTOPPERS CARNIVALE. Blaine
Kern's Mardi Gras World, 233 Newton St., 837-8477. Crimestoppers' fundraiser
features food and drink from local restaurants, live entertainment, auctions
and prizes. Tickets $75. 7 p.m.
PETER MAX. Hansen Gallery, 229 Royal
St., 524-8211. Artist and philanthropist Max makes a special appearance
to donate art to the Southern Animal Foundation. An auction will also be held
to benefit the SAF. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
BARKIN' ON THE BAYOU. Audubon Zoo,
Louisiana Swamp, 6000 Magazine St., 568-5557. Gala to benefit the LSU School
of Veterinary Medicine features fine dining, open bar and entertainment. The
"Animal Ambassador" award will be presented to Angela Hill. Tickets $100. 7
p.m. to 10 p.m.
BENEFIT AUCTION. Vintage Court Reception
Hall, 75082 Hwy. 25, Mandeville, (985) 871-0495 or (985) 792-1920. Silent
and outcry auctions featuring antiques, artwork, jewelry and more. Proceeds
to benefit the Kids in Crisis Project. Tickets $45 per person, $80 per couple.
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
GRIDIRON SHOW. Contemporary Arts
Center, 900 Camp St., 523-1010. The Press Club of New Orleans hosts the
annual fundraiser, which benefits the Press Club Scholarship Fund. This year's
honoree: Sen. Mary Landrieu. Tickets $25. 8 p.m.
Sunday 9
FAMILY ART WORKSHOP. Longue
Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488. Create nature in clay,
then cast in plaster. $5 per family/Longue Vue member and NOMA members, $11
per family/non-members. 10 a.m. to noon.
BOWL FOR BREATH. Mid City Lanes
Rock 'n Bowl, 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3133. Johnny Sketch & the Dirty
Notes performs for the Louisiana Cystic Fibrosis Foundation benefit. Minimum
donation $25 general public, $15 students. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
DRUM WORKSHOP SERIES. Armstrong
Park, Congo Square, 495-0463. Weekly "Drumming for Life" workshop series.
This week: Luther Gray. Bring drums and percussion instruments. Free admission.
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
ITALIAN EVENING. City Park, Botanical
Gardens, Pavilion of the Two Sisters, 455-4337. A celebration of Italian
heritage begins with art exhibits, promo displays and book signings, and ends
with a buffet, entertainment and dancing. Buffet tickets $50. Call for more
information. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Church,
1329 Jackson Ave., 525-4847. Weekly concert series. This week: Kim Hickey,
flutist, and Albinas Prizgintas, pianist. Free admission. 5 p.m.
SIERRA CLUB LECTURE. The Dominican
Center, 540 Broadway St., 586-1381. Adam Babich, director of the Tulane
Environmental Law Clinic, speaks on "The Attack on the Clean Air Act: Impacts
to Louisiana." Free admission. 7 p.m.
JAMES BOOKER TRIBUTE. Loyola University,
Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 865-3492. The College of
Music pays tribute to the late pianist James Booker with concert featuring performers
Henry Butler, Joe Krown, John Rankin, Tom McDermott and Josh Paxton, plus a
screening of the documentary on Booker's life, sugar B. Tickets $10 general,
$5 students, proceeds benefit New Orleans Musicians Clinic. 7:30 p.m.
cooking demonstrations
Saturday 8
FOOD AND WINE. Crescent City Farmers
Market, 700 Magazine St., 861-5898. Wine sampling and cooking demo by Cobalt's
Brack May pays homage to indigenous foods to Louisiana. Free admission. 10 a.m.
SOUTHERN COMFORT. Martin Wine Cellar
Uptown, 3827 Baronne St., 269-3792. Food made with Southern Comfort provided
by the Southern Comfort Cocktail Tour. Free admission. Noon to 2 p.m.
TOM HINYUP. Martin Wine Cellar Metairie,
714 Elmeer St., 899-7411. The Sun Ray Grill chef presents a cooking demo
and sampling. Free admission. Noon to 2 p.m.
