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Tuesday 16
BILINGUAL STORYTIME. Jefferson Parish Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., 838-1100. Alexandra Stafford delivers program "Fantastiques Fables in French" with stories, songs and fables. Free; large groups call 849-8812. 10 a.m.
Thursday 18
MINIATURE AND DOLLHOUSE. Landmark Hotel, 2601 Severn Ave., Metairie, 861-4500. Benefit for National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana with annual showcase and sales of miniature dolls, furniture and dollhouses. Free adult public workshops 8 a.m. Saturday, 10 p.m. Sunday; for children 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission $5 adults, $2 children 11-under. Thursday-Sunday.
Saturday 20
EARTH FEST. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (866) ITS-A-ZOO. Annual celebration of the environment, this year with "Baby Boom" theme for recent zoo offspring. Features family activities, contests, folk artist exhibits, Louisiana food, and live music by the Iguanas and Cyril Neville and the Uptown All-Stars (Saturday) and Topcats and Chee Weez (Sunday). Admission $11 adults, $7 seniors, $6 children; half-price coupon given with useable leftover latex paint. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
CINDERELLA. Mahalia Jackson Theatre of Performing Arts, Armstrong Park, 523-6530. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and Delta Festival Ballet perform classic fairy tale. "Instrument Petting Zoo" precedes ballet at 10 a.m. in lobby. Tickets $10 adults, $7 children. Showtime 11 a.m.
FETE FRANCAIS. Danneel Park (Octavia Street and St. Charles Avenue), 899-9796. Benefit for Ecole Bilingue featuring shopping, games, waiters' race, wine tasting, pony rides, puppets and live music by Tony Green & Gypsy Jazz, Jean-Louis Laverne and Julie Council, Alan Engle and Allen Fontenot. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday 21
FAMILY ARTING DAY. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805. In conjunction with exhibit Bird space, interactive art and crafts. Tickets $5 adults, $3 children. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER TALK. Methodist Hospital, 5620 Read Blvd., 244-5728. Dr. Hearne Loudon and Dr. Cathy Swain-Jones host discussion about emotional, social and physical changes of growing up. For mothers and daughters ages 9-12. Free. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
CONTRA DANCE. Residence, 1221 Mandeville St., 288-4474. David Millstone calls dance to celebrate spring; music by Townsville (Neti Vaan, Bart Ramsey and Darin Douglas). $5 donation; no partner or experience required. 7:30 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 16
ONE BOOK, ONE NEW ORLEANS. Multiple locations, 585-1500. Events related to One Book, One New Orleans reading of Ernest Gaines' A Lesson Before Dying. This week's schedule features panel discussions, social events, dramatic readings and book club meetings. For full schedule, visit http://onebookoneneworleans.org.
B-29 NATIONAL TOUR. Lakefront Airport, Taylor Energy Hangar, 6600 Stars and Stripes Blvd., 242-6033. The Commemorative Air Force and American Airpower Heritage Museum display vintage aircraft, the world's only flying B-29 "Superfortress" bomber. Admission $10 adults, $5 children ages 7-18, under age 7 free. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROGRAM. UNO Downtown Theatre, 619 Carondelet St., 566-0330. Introduction of concept for Citizen Participation Program (CPP) based on models established in other cities, to give individuals direct impact on local policy and action. Free; refreshments served. 6 p.m.
PERFORMING THE WORD. School of the Imagination, 701 Dauphine St., 232-2968. Performance artist and poet Jose Torres Tama introduces creative strategies for taking the word from paper to performance. Participants meet twice weekly. Fee $85. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
DISCUSSION OF THE PASSION. Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave., 897-0143. Rabbi Eugene Korn and Father John Pawlikowski discuss Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. Free. 7 p.m.
GERMAN ORCHESTRAL CONCERT. Chapel of the Holy Comforter, 2220 Lakeshore Drive, 259-9780. The Collegium Musicum Novae Aureliae presents "Ein Deuscher Abend," a performance of music from Baroque and Classical eras by Bach, Haydn, Mozart and more. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 17
ST. JOSEPH DAY FESTIVAL. French Market, 1100 N. Peters St., 522-2621. Opening of Wednesday market at French Market by the Crescent City Farmers' Market coincides with St. Joseph Day Festival. Activities include market opening, oral histories of Italian Americans, construction of St. Joseph Altar (Wednesday); Italian-themed music, Sicilian cooking demonstration, Vespa parade, breaking of St. Joseph Altar, Italian food vendors and children's activities. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.
INSTANT PIANO. Delgado Community College, 483-4076. Beginning class in chord piano with secrets and shortcuts. Students without treble clef knowledge write with SASE to Music Masters, 432 Arabian Drive, Tunnel Hill, Ga., 30755. 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Thursday 18
BOOK SALE. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 455-2665. Benefit for Jefferson Parish Public Library with more than 50,000 used books, records, CDs, videos and more. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
CULTURE AND COCKTAILS. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488, ext 912. Wine tasting hosted by Hoppers Wines proprietor Rick Hopper covers choosing wines and terminology. Admission $5 Longue Vue members, $7 non-members. 5:30 p.m.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS. Hotel Monaco, 333 St. Charles Ave., 569-8467. Patron party to benefit Dress for Success' "Send One Suit Week" to help low-income women enter workforce. Tickets $55. 5:30 p.m.
LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. Orpheum Theatre, 127 University Place, 523-6530. The LPO performs Beethoven's "Concerto for Violin" with guest violinist Karen Gomyo. Gerhardt Zimmerman directs. Tickets $13-$62. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday.
Friday 19
ST. JOSEPH DAY ALTAR. St. Louis Cathedral, St. Anthony's Garden (behind church), French Quarter, 525-9585. St. Joseph Day celebration and feeding of the poor, Feeding of the Saints reenactment by children, viewing and giveaway. Free. Blessing 8 a.m., feeding poor 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (at St. Louis Cathedral School, 820 Dauphine St.).
JAMBALAYA & JAMMIN' FESTIVAL. Marian Central Catholic School, Elysian Fields Avenue at Prentiss Street, 288-1441. Annual festival with food vendors, amusement rides, raffles and live music. Friday night talent show, Saturday night gala with Wanda Rouzan, Sharon Martin and Kermit Ruffins, Sunday with gospel acts. Free admission; gala $40 per couple. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
CRAWFISH COOK-OFF COMPETITION. DoubleTree Hotel, International Ballroom, 300 Canal St., 821-9211, ext. 22. Fundraiser to benefit Odyssey House, a residential substance-abuse treatment center, with 16 local restaurants competing for title of "King of Crawfish." Tom Fitzmorris is master of ceremonies, New Orleans Spice jazz ensemble performs. Advance tickets $20, at-door $25. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ZEPH FEST CARNIVAL 2004. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155. Inaugural event with carnival rides, fireworks, food and games, plus live music from Local Option II (7 p.m. Friday); The Orange Band, Topcats and Scum Gumbo (Saturday); Bag of Donuts (7 p.m. Sunday). Tickets $2.50, $1 discount with student ID. 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.
JAZZ LECTURE. Dillard University, Stern Hall Ampitheater, 522-4786. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents lecture with trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, interviewed by WWOZ DJ Michael "Mr. Jazz" Gourrier. Free. 7 p.m.
FRENCH-A-PORTER. TwiRoPa, 1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 899-5259. Fashion show centered around French theme, featuring local boutiques. Benefits Francophilia Foundation. Tickets $20-$50.
Saturday 20
MAGAZINE STREET MADNESS. Entire length of Magazine Street, 828-5095. Public-awareness/fundraising event for Best Buddies Louisiana, a nonprofit helping those with intellectual disabilities enjoy friendships. Magazine Street Merchants Association solicits stores to donate a percentage of Saturday sales and offer sampling and social events. All day.
BRITISH CAR DAY. Delgado Community College, City Park Campus, 288-4019. Fourteenth annual showcase hosted by The British Motoring Club of New Orleans. All British cars and bikes welcome. Visit www.bmcno.org. Free. Registration 9 a.m., judging 12:30 p.m.
BYWATER ART MARKET. Markey Park, Piety and Royal streets, 944-7900. Monthly exhibit and sale of paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry and more. Visit www.bywaterartmarket.com. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOS ISLENOS FIESTA. Isleno Village, 1345 Bayou Road, St. Bernard, 682-0862. Annual celebration of Los Islenos culture with live music, dancing, food, cooking demonstrations, contests, children's activities, living history programs and more. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
PET FEST 2004. Jefferson SPCA Shelter, 1 Humane Way (Clearview at Earhart), 733-7387. "Party With Your Pet" features live music, games, animal contest such as Tennis Ball Retrieval Tournament, costumes, petting zoo, raffle and more. 10 a.m.
NATURALLY N'AWLINS, JEAN GORDON STYLE. Jean Gordon Elementary School, 6110 Chatham Drive, 286-2626. Annual school fair offers music, games, local cuisine and more. Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SPRING SOLSTICE PARTY. Mermaid Lounge, 1100 Constance St., 251-7981. Festival with music, art and literature launches The Magazine. Music from Saaraba, Bass Invaders and Luna Mantra. Cover $5. 1:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
FESTIVAL OF SPIRITUALS. Dillard University, Lawless Memorial Chapel, 816-4383. Dillard's sixth annual event presents vocal music groups from across region performing spirituals. Free. 6 p.m.
EXOTICA/JAZZ CONCERT. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767. Concert by Robert Drasnin and Skip Heller. Tickets $8. 8 p.m.
GALLERY OPENING. Venusian Gardens, 2601 Chartres St., 943-7446. Opening of gallery for artist Eric Ehlenberger with exotic glass and neon creations on display in unique venue. Free. 8 p.m.
Sunday 21
LSU CRAWFISH BOIL. Mike Serio's Po-Boys & Deli, 133 St. Charles Ave., 561-6242. Crescent City Tigers hosts crawfish boil to watch LSU vs. South Carolina baseball game. Tickets $20, includes crawfish, draft beer and soft drinks. Noon to 4 p.m.
HINDUSTANI SITAR CONCERT. Tulane University, Freeman Auditorium, 464-6361. Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans presents concert of Indian classical music with Manilal Nag (sitar), Mita Nag (sitar) and Subhen Chatterjee (tabla). Tickets $25 reserved, $15 general, $7 students. 3 p.m.
SALVE REGINA/HAIL QUEEN. Ursuline Chapel, 2635 State St., 865-8203. New Orleans Musica da Camera and Vox Feminae concert "Music in Honor of the Virgin Mary." Free. 4 p.m.
CHEF SOIREE. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington, (985) 893-2570. Benefit for Youth Services Bureau with The Beatles theme, Beatles dress-up, raffle for Volkswagen Beetle, food and beverages from more than 85 Northshore restaurants and purveyors. Live music by The Blue Meanies, Flite, The Spectacles, The Wagners and The Kilts of Many Colors. Tickets $110, or four for $350. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
"AN EVENING AT ANTOINE'S." Antoine's Restaurant, 713-717 Rue St. Louis, 566-9213. Southern Repertory Theatre's annual gala features special guests: seven-time Emmy nominee Alan Thicke and NOCCA graduate and TV/film actor Wendell Pierce. Gala honors Southern Rep patrons Lois Hawkins, Freda Lupin and Paula Maher. (Cocktail reception 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the home of Dr. Marilyn Pelias and Dr. Michael Townsend.) Tickets $200 dinner, $250 dinner and cocktail reception. Gala 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday 22
WU MAN. Contemporary Arts Center, 945 Camp St., 528-3800. Concert by Wu Man, internationally recognized virtuoso of the pipa, a Chinese flute. Tickets $20 general, $12 CAC members and students. 7 p.m.
road trip
Wednesday 17
SHILOH RULES. Reilly Theatre, Tower Drive, LSU campus, Baton Rouge, (225) 578-3533. Swine Palace Productions presents Doris Baizley's comedy set in Shiloh National Park with a rowdy group of Civil War reenactors. John Dennis directs. Tickets $27-$30 adults, $12 students. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Friday 19
AUDUBON PILGRIMAGE. Audubon State Historic Site, La. 965, St. Francisville, (888) 677-2838. Annual West Feliciana Parish Audubon Pilgrimage offers tours of Oakley Plantation, presentations, house tours and more. Visit www.audubonpilgrimage.info for ticket packages and events. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
Saturday 20
ASTRO CAMP. Hancock County Welcome Center, I-10 exit 2, Mississippi, (800) 237-1821. Visit NASA's Stennis Space Center for "Mission to Mars" with children ages 9-12 building and launching model rockets. Registration $50, includes educational lesson, supplies and lunch. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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GALERIE LAFAYETTE. Jefferson Street Market, 538 Jefferson St., Lafayette, (337) 233-2589. Pure Beauty, works by Vaclav Ondrej Hasek, and Back Stage With Stevie Nicks, multi-media works and items from the collection of Ralph Bourque, through April 3.
GUARANTY GALLERY. First Guaranty Bank, Second Floor, 400 E. Thomas St., Hammond, (985) 375-0343. Works by Patty McGehee, through March.
LOUISIANA ART AND SCIENCE MUSEUM. 100 S. River Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 382-3575; (800) LA ROUGE. Sam Gilliam: Folded & Hinged, exhibit of multimedia installations, through April 18.
TAGANAI. Beau Rivage Theatre, 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, (888) 566-7469. Russian performers create show combining choreography, humor and original score with acrobats, clowns, jugglers and dancers. Tickets $19.95-$24.95. 7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, through May 30.
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