family
Wednesday 12
DINNER THEATER. Fine Arts Center,
1733 Constantinople St., 269-3922. The Porta Puppet Players present The
Bepuzzled Pilgrim, starring comedian Vatican Lokey. Tickets $10. Doors open
6 p.m., showtime 6:45 p.m.
Thursday 13
MAGIC NIGHT. Carreta's Grill,
2320 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 837-6696. Magician Dr. Magic performs
magic tableside and gives away free balloons and themed gifts. Free admission.
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 15
MAGICARAMA. Children's Castle, 501
Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220. Magician Glen Ghirardi and his
cast of trained birds make their first appearance on the Children's Castle stage.
Admission $2.50. 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 11
VETERAN'S DAY. National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012, ext.
226. Daylong activities and programs to honor veterans. Includes displays,
guest speakers, book signings, military bands, reenactments and more. Call for
admission fees and schedule. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
ADVOCACY WORKSHOP. UNO Lakefront,
Research and Technology Park, Lindy Boggs International Conference Center, 2000
Lakeshore Drive, 849-8153. State Sen. Paulette Irons conducts the workshop
"Parables, Policy and Politics," review skills necessary to affect social change
through advocacy. Advance registration $49. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ARTSPEAK. Contemporary Arts Center,
900 Camp St., 523-1216. Monthly series of dialogues with Louisiana artists.
This month: Deborah Luster, Chandra McCormick and Jennifer Shaw. Free admission.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday 12
MEDIA LUNCHEON. New Orleans Marriott,
555 Canal St., 525-4152. The Bureau of Governmental Research hosts lunch
with guest speaker and Pulitzer Prize-winner Dean Baquet. The New Orleans native
is now managing editor for the Los Angeles Times. Reservations $75. Noon.
HUNGER BENEFIT. Bourbon House, 144
Bourbon St., 525-1110. Share Our Strength, an anti-hunger, anti-poverty
organization holds "A Taste of Jack Daniel's," featuring a guided tasting, cocktails,
appetizers and special guest Jimmy Bedford, master distiller for Jack Daniel's.
Tickets $30. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WOMEN'S CENTER LECTURE. Tulane University,
Caroline Richardson Hall, Anna E. May Lounge, 588-5100. The Tulane Xavier
National Women's Center presents Deborah Marcontell Michel lecturing on "When
Dieting Becomes Dangerous: Understanding and Treating Anorexia and Bulimia."
Free admission. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ETHICS LECTURE. Loyola University,
Miller Hall, room 114, 861-5888. Chris Lowney, author of Heroic Leadership,
speaks on "Leadership Lessons from a 450-Company." Free admission. 7 p.m.
Thursday 13
BEHAVIOR WORKSHOP. New Orleans Regional
Library, 5641 Read Blvd., 888-9111. Families Helping Families presents Dr.
Jim Leville, chief psychologist for the Office for Citizens with Developmental
Disabilities, who will speak on "Positive Behavior Supports." Free admission.
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SPCA YAPPY HOUR. Jefferson Feed
& Garden Center, 4421 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 733-7387. Dogs compete
in games while pet people network. This month includes a special presentation
by Boxer Rescue. The Cellars of River Ridge provides wine and dinner. $10 donation.
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
CIVIL LIBERTIES LECTURE. Loyola
University, Monroe Hall, Nunemaker Auditorium, 865-2565. Columbia University
historian Alan Brinkley presents "Wars on Freedom: Civil Liberties in Times
of Crisis." Free admission. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday 14
BOTTLE SIGNING.Dorignac's, 710 Veteran's
Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 834-8216. John Hall, owner and maker of Forty
Creek Whiskey, signs bottles. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
CAC BENEFIT. The Shops at Canal
Place, 333 Canal St., 522-9200. "Uncorked! ... A Taste of Canal Place" combines
shopping with wine and food from New Orleans restaurants to benefit the Contemporary
Arts Center. Includes musical entertainment and special offers at participating
stores. Advance tickets $20, $25 night of event. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
GOLF BALL. Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Hotel, Napoleon Ballroom, 2 Poydras St., 831-4653. Fore!Kids Foundation's
annual black-tie gala benefits children's charities in New Orleans. Includes
live music, seated dinner and auctions. Tickets $125. 7 p.m.
NPAS CONCERT. St. Timothy's United
Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, (985) 792-1392. The Northlake
Performing Arts Society presents "A Night at the Movies," a repertoire that
highlights music from popular films. 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday.
WHERE Y'AT PARTY. TwiRoPa Mills,
1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 891-0144. Where Y'at magazine celebrates its five-year
anniversary with live music from Doctor A Go-Go, free food and a fashion show.
Cover $10. 10 p.m.
Saturday 15
TREE WORKSHOP. Delgado Community
College City Park, Student Life Center, 615 City Park Ave., 838-1170. A
series of informal sessions presented with Louisiana Master Gardeners, LSU AgCenter
and the Delgado Horticulture Technology Program. Free admission. Registration
required. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
TIBETAN TEACHING. First Unitarian
Church, 2903 Jefferson Ave., 944-2370. Geshe Sherab, an ordained Buddhist
monk, will teach and discuss "From Suffering to Joy." Free admission, donations
appreciated. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
BYWATER ART MARKET. Markey Park,
at Piety and Royal streets, 944-7400. The New Orleans Conservation Guild
holds the market which features art by over 75 artists. Free admission. 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
TRAINING WORKSHOP. Monte de los
Olivios Church, Hispanic Center, 4105 David Drive, Metairie, 896-8317. Workshop
for volunteers to teach English as a second language to adults. Donation $20.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
YOUTH BENEFIT. All Saints Episcopal
Church, 100 Rex Drive, River Ridge, 737-2421. Homemade frozen food, baked
goods, art and crafts for sale to benefit youth programs. Free admission. 9
a.m. to 4 p.m.
ART FESTIVAL. Various locations,
downtown Covington, (985) 893-7631 or (985) 727-2699. The Three Rivers Art
Festival features 150 artists. Demonstrations, music, food and art, a children's
area, and more. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Sunday.
STRESS WORKSHOP. Families Helping
Families of Greater New Orleans, 4323 Division St., Metairie, 888-9111. Workshop
to gain tools and techniques to prevent stress during the holiday season. Free
admission. 10 a.m. to noon.
MUSIC & LAW WORKSHOP. Tulane University,
Tulane Law School, room 110, 6329 Freret St., 523-1465. The Arts Council
of New Orleans presents the forum addressing legal issues for musicians. Free
admission. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
ERACE CELEBRATION. Mid City Lanes
Rock 'N' Bowl, 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3133. The organization with
the ERASCISM slogan celebrates its 10th anniversary. Free admission. 2 p.m.
to 6 p.m.
BONFIRE MADIGAN. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary
Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767. Avant-pop, chamber-rock
ensemble featuring cellist and activist Madigan Shive performs. Admission $7
general, $6 students, seniors and unemployed. 5 p.m.
LA SOIREE MUSICAL. Patio 7979, 79
Earhart Blvd., 862-5110. A night of music and food to benefit Lusher Alternative
School. Featuring Grammy-nominated musician Hannibal Lokumbe. Donation $25.
7 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans
Arena, 525-HOOP. The Hornets host the Portland Trailblazers. Tickets $7-$272.
7 p.m.
BAYOU BAMBOULA. Pitot House and
Gardens, 1440 Moss St., 482-0312. The Louisiana Landmarks Society recreates
a celebration of African dance and drumming to benefit the Pitot House. Includes
open bar, food from city restaurants, a silent auction and entertainment by
Sunpie. Tickets $35-$75. 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON. Tipitina's,
501 Napoleon Ave., 943-6464. The nonprofit organization Siren to Wail, dedicated
to prevention and awareness of Hepatitis C, holds a benefit concert and auction.
Features music by Dr. John, Art Neville, Buddy Guy, Timothea and others, plus
a buffet, wine and medical testing. Tickets $175 per couple. 8 p.m.
FLAPPER. Loyola University, Danna
Center, St. Charles Room, 861-2086. Etcetera of New Orleans hosts the cabaret-style
theme party to raise funds for the Geoffrey Scholarship. Entertainment features
Bianca Del Rio, Tommy Alias and others in a tribute to Chicago. Tickets
$20 general, $15 students. Group rates available. 9 p.m. to midnight.
TREME FESTIVAL. Sweet Lorraine's,
1931 St. Claude Ave., 524-5849. The Treme Barbecue Fundraiser features a
live auction and music by Kermit Ruffins, Shannon Powell, Jason Marsalis, Irvin
Mayfield, Treme Brass Band and many others. Donation $20. 9 p.m.
NORTHSHORE IDOL. Skyfire Theatre,
332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 875-7577, ext. 2. Contestants
compete in rounds for acting, dancing, singing, comedy or instrumental music
as audience members and qualified judges vote. The top three performers will
receive cash prizes. For ages 12-up. Call for more information or visit the
website at www.skyfire.tv.
Sunday 16
RELAY RACE. River Road @ Intersection
with Hwy. 3217, LaPlace. The Great Mississippi River Relay Race and Ultra
Run benefits Family Service of Greater New Orleans. Registration $45-$175. Visit
www.runNOTC.org for information.
7:30 a.m.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. New Orleans
Superdome, 731-1700. The Saints host the Atlanta Falcons. Tickets start
at $45. Noon.
MARCH OF DIMES. JW Marriott Hotel,
555 Canal St., 522-0865. The organization holds its Gourmet Gala to raise
money for programs of advocacy and research. Features guest celebrities, live
auction, cocktails, food and more. Tickets $125. 6 p.m.
