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SPECIAL EVENTS LISTINGS 12 02 03 Respond to this Story family Saturday 6 GIFT-MAKING WORKSHOP. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 525-4847. Children make ornaments, holiday cookies and gifts for family and friends. For kids ages 3-12. Donation of $1 or a canned food item requested. 9:30 a.m. to noon. BRUNCH WITH SANTA. The Fine Arts Center, 1733 Constantinople St., 269-3922. PortaPuppet Players present the interactive comedy, The Toymaker's Helper. The brunch includes meal, show, Santa visit and photos. Admission $20. 10 a.m. to noon. FAMILY CONCERT. Tulane University, Newcomb College, Dixon Hall, 522-0996. The Step Up Ensemble of young dancers performs excerpts from The Nutcracker. Free treats and ornaments for children. Free admission. 11 a.m. SINGIN' IN THE SNOW. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220. Laura performs songs amidst the Castle's own snowfall. Admission $2.50, $3.50 adults. 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. special events Tuesday 2 CHRISTMAS NEW ORLEANS STYLE. Various city locations, 522-5730 or (800) 673-5725. Monthlong celebration of uniquely New Orleans holiday activities. Some attractions include candlelight caroling, levee bonfires, cooking demonstrations, jazz concerts, ethnic holiday offerings and much more. Call or visit www.christmasneworleans.com for schedule and information. Through Dec. 23. PEOPLE PROGRAM. St. Josh Provincial House, 1200 Mirabeau Ave., 288-3171. Orientation for program that provides over 150 educational activity programs for senior adults. Free admission. 1 p.m. CHORALE PRESENTATION. UNO Lakefront campus, Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall, 280-SHOW. The UNO Chorale and UNO Privateer Chorus under direction of Sean Wallace perform "A Silver and Blue Christmas." Tickets $8 general, $7 UNO community, $5 students and seniors. 7:30 p.m. STORER BOONE AWARDS. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812. Award ceremony for the best theater productions, actors, directors and producing groups selected by New Orleans theater professionals. Tickets $10. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 3 NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 524-HOOP. The New Orleans Hornets host the Orlando Magic. Tickets $7-$272. 7 p.m. SAKS IN THE CITY. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, The Lobby Lounge, 921 Canal St., 670-2875. Informal modeling show featuring fashion from Saks Fifth Avenue. Free admission. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. BLOCK PARTY. Pat O'Brien's, 700 block of St. Peter St., 588-2863. Pat O'Brien's celebrates its 70-year anniversary with music by the Bucktown All-Stars and drink specials. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Thursday 4 WORDS AND MUSIC: A LITERARY FEAST IN NEW ORLEANS. Various locations, 586-1609 or 529-3450. The Pirate's Alley Faulkner House Society presents this festival, also known as the Faulkner Fest. The music and literary festival features concerts, jam sessions, guest actors and writers, conferences and more. Call or visit www.wordsandmusic.org for schedules and admission information. Through Dec. 9. ECONOMIC LUNCHEON. World Trade Center, Plimsoll Club, 2 Canal St., 529-1601, ext. 222 or 271. Luncheon features Colonel Frank R. Gunther speaking on "China 2020: Political Implications of Economic Growth." Registration $35. Noon. HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE. Louisiana Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., 891-5845. The Junior League of New Orleans' Annual Holiday Marketplace features more than 100 vendors selling products from food and wine to clothing. Tickets $6. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. HOLIDAY CONCERT. Dillard University, Lawless Memorial Chapel, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., 816-4711. The University Concert Choir performs traditional Christmas carols as well as African rhythms and songs. Special guests include Ellis Marsalis and Irvin Mayfield. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.   Friday 5 HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD. Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070. Celebration featuring Afro-Caribbean food, music, arts, performance artists, marching bands and more. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 21. ARTS FUNDRAISER. Rivertown Museum, Exhibition Hall, 415 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 836-7407. The Aaron Brooks Family Foundation presents "Celebrate Literacy and the Arts" to benefit Orleans Parish libraries and the Brooks Outreach Libraries. Includes food, entertainment and recreational activities. Tickets $75 per person, $125 a pair, $25 ages 13-17, $10 under 12. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 524-HOOP. The New Orleans Hornets host the Houston Rockets. Tickets $7-$272. 7 p.m. NOISE . Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Blvd., 525-2767 or 525-6246. The New Orleans Independent Sound Experience features experimental original music and dance. Performances by Dreamachine, Moving Humans, Death Posture and others. Admission $8. 7:30 p.m. Saturday 6 ANNIVERSARY PARTY. Cafe Brasil, 2100 Chartres St., 949-0851 or 251-0181. The New Orleans Bayou Steppers Social Aid and Pleasure Club celebrates its first anniversary with Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Avenue. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at door. 10:30 p.m. HOLIDAY MARKET. Crescent City Farmer's Market, 700 Magazine St., 861-5898. The Saturday market holds "Festivus," an alternative shopping experience featuring local businesses. Free admission. 8 a.m. to noon. ARTS MARKET. The Pitot House Museum, 1440 Moss St., 482-0312. Bayou St. John artists unite to sell their arts and crafts. The market includes live music and complimentary food and drink. Admission $2. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PET ADOPTION. Audubon Zoo, front parking lot, 6500 Magazine St. 581-4629 or 944-PETS. LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers hold adoption event for cats and dogs. Free admission. 10 a.m. to noon. OPEN HOUSE. ArtEgg Studios, 1001 S. Broad St., 822-4002. Open house, studio tour and art appraisal day featuring live music and refreshments. Free admission. Noon to 3 p.m. AUDITION WORKSHOP. Minutillo's Performing Arts Conservatory, 1200 Causeway Approach West, suite 21, Mandeville, 669-7448 or (985) 624-9268. Veleka Gray and Rebecca Hale facilitate the workshop to help actors polish audition skills and on-camera acting. Registration $85. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. CHRISTMAS BONFIRE. Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 LA Hwy. 18, Vacherie, (225) 265-2151 or (800) 44ALLEY. The annual Christmas Bonfire Party features Cajun/Creole cuisine, open bars, a dance band, caroling, fireworks and more. Reservations $75. 7 p.m. CHEF DUKE FUNDRAISER. Cafe Giovanni, 117 Decatur St., 529-2154. The Chef Duke Foundation for Kids holds fundraiser to benefit kids who are in difficult financial circumstances. Features wine tasting, dancing and auction. Tickets $80. 7 p.m. BEETHOVEN BIRTHDAY. Lucy's Retired Surfer's Bar, 701 Tchoupitoulas St., 523-8995. Krewe du Vieux holds fundraiser to celebrate Beethoven's birthday. Music provided by Them Taggert Boys. Costumes encouraged. Cover $5. 8 p.m. LIVE ART AUCTION. The Big Top Gallery, corner of Carondelet and Clio streets, 569-2700. The New Orleans Food Cooperative holds holiday fundraiser featuring art by local artists. Also includes food and live entertainment. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. WAR REENACTMENT. Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 LA Hwy. 18, Vacherie, (225) 265-2151 or (800) 44ALLEY. Civil War reenactment features live battles, medical demonstrations and a weapons inspection. Civil War merchandise will be sold. Admission $5 ages 19-up, $2 6-18, free for children 5 and under. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Sunday 7 PEARL HARBOR DAY. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012. The museum commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor with reenactments, exhibitions, lectures and book signings. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. The Louisiana Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., 731-1700. The Saints host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tickets $60-$150. Group rates available. Noon. BOWWOW BRUNCH. Kelsey's Restaurant, 3923 Magazine St., 897-6722. Brunch to benefit the SPCA includes opportunity to win a photo shoot or commissioned painting of pets and owners. Reservations $26.95. Noon to 2 p.m. FLEA MARKET. Mermaid Lounge, 1100 Constance St., 524-4747. Monthly market features "not secondhand" merchandise, plus participation by musicians, artists and nonprofits. This month: Cree McCree, vendor organizer for the flea market, signs her book, Flea Market America: The Complete Guide to Free Enterprise. Free admission. Noon to 5 p.m. YOUNG PERFORMERS. Tulane University, Newcomb Campus, Dixon Hall, 866-7565 or 835-2426. The Junior Philharmonic Society of New Orleans presents young dancers, pianists and singers in recital. Free admission. 2 p.m. ODDITIES BAZAAR. Cafe Brasil, 2100 Chartres St., 949-0851. Auction and oddities bazaar to raise funds for New Orleans Recycle for the Arts. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. MUSICA DE CAMERA. Ursuline Chapel, 2635 State St., 861-9150 or 865-8203. Musica De Camera and Vox Feminae present "Old World, New World: Celebrating the Louisiana Purchase with Christmas Music of France, Spain and America." Free admission. 4 p.m. TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 525-4847. Weekly concert series. This week: New Orleans Chamber Singers perform early music. Free admission. 5 p.m. Other Stories This Week in Arts & Entertainment: A&E Feature History Revised Art Review Immortal Beloved Theater Review Musically Inclined Arts Listings