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SPECIAL EVENTS LISTINGS 11 18 03 Respond to this Story family Friday 21 HOLIDAY CELEBRATION. Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Reading of 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dave Pilkey. Features crafts. Free admission. 7 p.m. Saturday 22 POETRY IN MOTION. Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, Children's Wing, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 838-1100. Louisiana author Todd-Michael St. Pierre reads from his latest book, A Woolly Mammoth on Amelia Street. Children will be encouraged to interact by taking on characters from the book. Free admission. 10:30 a.m. SONG FEAST. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220. Judy Caplan Ginsburgh performs songs with a Thanksgiving theme. Admission $2.50. 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. special events Monday 17 NATIVE AMERICAN LECTURE. University of New Orleans Lakefront Campus, Earl K. Long Library, Room 407, 280-6354. Albert White Hat Sr., Lakota Sioux elder and author, speaks on "Ancient and Modern ways of the Lakota Sioux." Free admission. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday 18 FLORAL DECORATING. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, The Playhouse, 488-5488. Floral decorator Meade Wenzel shares floral arranging tips for the holidays. Advance registration $20 members, $25 non-members. 1:30 p.m. WINE TASTING. Bourbon Vieux, One Canal Place, 586-1155. Wine tasting paired with food benefits Loyola's College of Business Technology Fund. Tickets $35. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ALIX OLSON. The Howlin' Wolf, 828 S. Peters St., 529-5844. The spoken-word artist tours to promote her album, Independence Meal. Special guests: Pamela Means and Amy Steinberg. Admission $10. 9 p.m. Wednesday 19 SAVE THE DATE. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St., 269-2558. The French Quarter Business Association presents topics to local leaders. Includes cocktail and food by Dickie Brennan & Company, House of Blues and Margaritaville Cafe. Call for ticket info. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. STANDOFF ANNIVERSARY. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070. A screening and discussion titled, "Showdown In Desire: Widening the Circle," addresses the day, 33 years ago, the Black Panthers and the New Orleans Police Department had a peaceful standoff. Free admission. 6:30 p.m. Thursday 20 RENEE COX. Dillard University, Stern Auditorium, 283-8822. Internationally acclaimed photographer and multimedia artist presents slide lecture and open discussion session. Free admission. 7 p.m. COLE PORTER TRIBUTE. Xavier University, Music Recital Hall, Palmetto and Pine Streets, 486-7411. Xavier University alum Nadine Hayes presents a cabaret tribute to Cole Porter, "Red, White and Blue." Free admission. 7 p.m. BEAUJOLAIS PARTY. Club 360, World Trade Center, 33rd Floor, 2 Canal St., 522-9795. Party Girl Productions presents party to present and sample the new Beaujolais wines. Features food, artwork and entertainment by Les Sans Culottes. Advance tickets $35, $45 at door. VIP tickets $175 per couple. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 17 POETS. Gold Mine Saloon, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745. Poets Megan Burns and Jamey Jones read from their work in open mic format. Dancers, singers, songwriters and performance artists welcome. Free admission. 8 p.m. Friday 21 USED BOOK SALE. University of New Orleans Lakefront Campus, Earl K. Long Library, fourth floor, 280-6354. Book sale to raise funds for the UNO library. $5 admission for non-members, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; other times free admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. CITIZEN MEDIA. Various locations, 585-6017. New Breed New Orleans presents the "awareness, access and action" of media. Public forum on media reform includes: "Media Under the Microscope," "Youth and Media" and more. Also features media literacy workshops. Free admission. For more information, visit www.newbreed neworleans.org. Friday-Sunday. CIVIL RIGHTS ANNIVERSARY. Loyola University, Gillis Long Poverty Center, Gisevius Moot Court, Room 308. Panel comprised of Jack Nelson, Rudy Lombard, Lolis Elie and Janet Mary Riley discuss the Supreme Court case Lombard v. Louisiana. Free admission. 6 p.m. RENEE COX. Dillard University, Stern Auditorium, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., 283-8822. The photographer and multimedia artist presents a slide lecture and open discussion. Free admission. 7 p.m. NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 524-HOOP. The New Orleans Hornets host the Indiana Pacers. Tickets $7-$272. 7 p.m. PREVIEW PARTY. City Park, New Orleans Botanical Gardens, 483-9415. Preview party for City Park's 17th annual "Celebration in the Oaks." Includes food from many area restaurants, open bar, live entertainment and featured artists. Cocktail attire. Advance tickets $75, $100 at door. 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday 22 INTERNATIONAL FEST. International School of Louisiana, 3401 Canal St., 488-6188. School's annual festival includes cultural food, folk dancing. Live music and theater events by Krewe de Septs. Call for ticket info. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PET PHOTOS. Jefferson Pet, Feed and Garden Center, 4421 Jefferson Hwy., 944-7445. Pet photos to benefit The Louisiana SPCA. Sitting fee $25 advance, $30 walk-in. Noon to 4:30 p.m. HISTORIC REGISTER. Southern University-New Orleans, Multi-Purpose Auditorium, 6400 Press Drive, 288-5840. Call to residents, former residents and friends of Pontchartrain Park to meet and discuss listing with the National Register of Historic Places. Includes reception, meeting and viewing of documents. Copies of any 1950s documents still needed. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CITY STARS SOIREE. Exchange City, Delgado Community College City Park Campus, Corner of Navarre and Orleans Avenues, 569-8659. A grand opening of Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans' Exchange City. Features food from 15 city restaurants and live entertainment by Irma Thomas. Tickets $75 each, $100 a pair. 7 p.m. BRIAN BLADE FELLOWSHIP. NOCCA/Riverfront, Lupin Hall, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2900. NOCCA's "Center Stage" season presents performance by the jazz drummer and his band. Tickets $20, $7 students. 8 p.m. MARCO SARTOR. Tulane University Uptown, Newcomb Quad, Dixon Hall, 862-3214. The classical guitarist performs as part of the "Classical Guitar Series." Free admission. 8 p.m. ROCK CITY MORGUE. State Palace Theatre, The Core, 1108 Canal St., 522-4435. Interactive "horror" rock band featuring Rik Slave and Sean Yseult performs. With Blackfire Revelation. Tickets $8. 10 p.m. Sunday 23 SCULPTURE GARDEN OPENING. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 488-2631. Public opening of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden includes dedication, ribbon-cutting ceremony, performance by the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and more. (Members' opening Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Free admission. Public opening 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. RED BEANS COOKOFF. Lafreniere Park, Mall Island, Metairie, 861-4500. Red beans and rice cook-off and picnic to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana. Includes celebrity chefs and live music. Admission $5. Noon to 3 p.m. LAUSSAT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY. The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., 523-4662. Party celebrating Pierre Clement Laussat's 247th birthday. Features cake, 18th century dancing, children's programs and shopping. Admission $4. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ETHNIC DANCE. UNO Downtown Theatre, 619 Carondelet St., 539-9580. The UNO Arts Administration graduate program presents "Cultures in Motion," featuring ethnic and traditional dance from different dance groups. Includes ethnic food, drink, artwork and more. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors/teachers/students, $5 children. 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. BEAUJOLAIS GALA. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 921 Canal St., 670-2875. Party to present and sample the 2003 Beaujolais Noveau wines. Features restaurant meals, auctions, artwork and luxury services. Tickets $75. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. JAZZ GALA. Muriel's Jackson Square, 801 Chartres St., 280-5700. The gala to benefit the TRAC Creative Music and Jazz Camp stars Henry Butler and other musical guests. Also features food, open bar and auction. Tickets $50. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. JINGLE MINGLE. Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veteran's Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 483-4118. Delgado Community College hosts the private pre-holiday shopping event. Features entertainment by the New Orleans Ballet Association, special celebrity appearances, food and door prizes. Also includes discounts at participating stores. Tickets $25 single, $45 couple. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. SCHOOL FUNDRAISER. Orpheum Theatre, 129 University Place, 887-4091. The New Orleans Jewish Day School hosts concert with Irvin Mayfield and Kermit Ruffins. Includes a Battle of the Bands. Tickets $36-$80. 7:30 p.m. Monday 24 FILM SYMPOSIUM. Renaissance Arts Hotel, 700 Tchoupitoulas St., 945-1800. The Music Business Institute presents "Indie Films: Development Through Distribution," designed for attorneys and filmmakers. Includes luncheon and reception. Advanced registration $200, $250 walk-ups. Indie filmmakers $110. 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Other Stories This Week in Arts & Entertainment: A&E Feature Write the Power Art Review Valley of the Shadow Theater Review Like Father ... Arts Listings