family
Saturday 15
JAZZ PETER AND THE WOLF. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 ext. 220 -- The Davis Rogan Ensemble presents a new twist on the Sergei Prokofiev classic. Admission $3.50 adults, $2.50 children and seniors. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS CHILDREN'S CHORUS. UNO Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall, 488-5973 -- Spring concert featuring the Concert Chorus, the Chamber Ensemble and the Youth Chorale. Admission $7 adults, $5 children. 7 p.m.
Sunday 16
MOMMY & ME AND DADDY TOO. City Park, William A. Hines Carousel Gardens, 299-7181 -- Festival with rides, a roller coaster, crafts, games and more to raise money for Angels' Place, a local charity for terminally ill children. Free admission. 5:30 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 11
LONGUE VUE EVENTS. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488 -- Longue Vue hosts horticulturist Kathleen Johnson, who shows how to make memorial gardens at Tea on Tuesday and flower printmaking on Saturday. Tea cost $20 members, $25 non-members; printmaking free for members, $5 non-members. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
BOOKING GIGS THROUGH THE INTERNET. Music Co-Op Office, 4040 Tulane Ave., 483-2880 -- Kevin Carriere of HotLocalMusic.com discusses how to get more gigs using new technology. Free admission. 5:30 p.m.
THEOLOGY ON TAP. Wit's Inn, 141 N. Carrollton Ave., 887-7821 -- Monthly casual, open discussion, with this month's topic 'JC CEO: Christianity in the workplace.' Free admission. Cocktails 5:45 p.m., speaker 6:15 p.m.
CRESCENT CITY. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812 -- Ronnie Virgets hosts radio show about New Orleans, with guests Astral Project, jazz historian Bruce Raeburn, Jason Marsalis and more. Tickets $9, includes $5 bar credit. 8 p.m.
OKLAHOMA!. Saenger Theatre, 143 N. Rampart St., 524-2490 -- Rodgers & Hammerstein's first Broadway smash features such classics as 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'' and 'The Surrey With the Fringe on Top.' National tour adapts from the Cameron Mackintosh version of the Royal National Theatre production. Tickets $20-$60; group rates available (call 569-1520). 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Thursday and Saturday-Sunday.
Wednesday 12
LOUISIANA WORLD EXPOSITION. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 539-9600 -- Museum visitors who kept their season passes or employee identification from the 1984 Louisiana World Exposition may enter the museum for free. Offer also valid for all subsequent Sundays in May. Museum hours 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE. Lafayette Square, 824-7517 -- Weekly concert series. This week: Bag of Donuts and Beatin Path. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
ARTSPEAK. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3800 -- Monthly artist dialogue series features this month's panelists Kelli Scott Kelley, Skip Stander and Michaelene Walsh, with moderator Jeremy Jernegan. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday 13
BUSINESS HALL OF FAME GALA. New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St., 569-8658 -- Gala benefiting Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans to induct this year's Business Hall of Fame Laureates: Angus R. Cooper II, Maurice L. Lagarde, Jennifer Keating Magee, Mayor C. Ray Nagin and Roger H. Ogden. Tickets $150, $1,500 tables of eight, $2,500 tables of ten. 6 p.m.
OGDEN AFTER HOURS. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Stephen Goldring Hall, 925 Camp St., 539-9618 -- Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews and brother James Andrews perform side by side. Admission free to Ogden members, $10 non-members. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WINE TASTING. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer St., Metairie, 899-7411 -- Tasting of 2001 Nicolas Potel Red Burgundy with special guest Nicolas Potel. Admission $27. 6:30 p.m.
SAVE OUR LAKE FISHING RODEO KICKOFF PARTY. Lakeshore Drive by Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena, 836-2215 -- Party celebrates the Rodeo, which runs May 29-30. Call for ticket info. 7 p.m.
LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. The Orpheum Theatre, 120 University Place, 523-6530 -- The LPO's season finale performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 3, featuring the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans and the St. Louis Cathedral Boys Choir. Tickets $13 to $62. 8 p.m. (See A&E Feature in this issue.)
Friday 14
FUNDAMENTALS OF ARTS FUNDING. Arts Council of New Orleans, 225 Baronne St., Suite 220, 523-1465 -- Tom Weidemann, executive of the Clemens Center in New York City, discusses fundraising for nonprofit arts groups. Admission $5 members, $10 non-members, RSVP requested. 8:30 a.m. to noon.
BROWN BAG CONCERTS. Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger St., Slidell, (985) 646-4322 -- Amanda Shaw performs for this weekly concert series. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HILL OF ZION CHURCH FAIR. Hill of Zion Baptist Church, 1413 Dilton St., Metairie, 737-1376 -- The church's annual fundraiser features games, food, rides, African art and more, plus new addition this year: the Gospel Stage on Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. Friday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m., Sunday noon to 8 p.m.
MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL. NOCCA/Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St., 640-2854 -- Student showcase of short video, audio and animation projects. Free admission. 7 p.m.
3 MINUTES OF PORK AND SHOVING. Sidearm Gallery, 1122 St. Roch Ave., 948-3965 -- Performance celebrates the opening of the gallery by performance artist Scott Heron. Pieces include one from his Minneapolis-based troupe, 'Fetish,' and '3x Donovan,' a suite of Heron's solo dances. Tickets $7-$10. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
MIAMI CITY BALLET. Mahalia Jackson Theatre of the Performing Arts, Armstrong Park, 522-0996 -- Director Edward Villella presents a Balanchine tribute, performing such works as 'Allegro Brillante' set to Tchaikovsky and 'Violin Concerto' set to Stravinsky. Tickets $26-$75. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
SATRYICON STAR SEARCH. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave, 581-5812 -- Talent show fundraiser for the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon. Tickets $15 one night, $25 two nights. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
OPEN MIC HYPE NIGHT. True Brew Cafe, 200 Julia St.,524-8441 -- Weekly spoken-word event for rappers, poets, singers, activists and anyone else who wants to take the mic. Cover $5. 11 p.m.
Saturday 15
GREAT STRIDES WALK. City Park, Shelter 6 near Popp Fountain, 455-5194 or (800) 257-4166 -- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Louisiana's annual 2.5-mile walk. No registration fee; $100 donation gets a T-shirt. Check-in 8:30 a.m., walk begins 9:30 a.m.
GOSPEL & BLUES RUN/WALK. Praline Connection Gospel and Blues Hall, 907 S. Peters St., 482-6682 -- Second annual 5K run/walk. Registration $20, day of race $12 no T-shirt or entry to post-party. Run 8:30 a.m., walk 8:31 a.m.
WALK AS ONE. Lakefront near Franklin Avenue, 522-3760 -- The Greater New Orleans Region Nation Conference for Community and Justice's 3-mile Walk-a-Thon to encourage diversity. Registration $15. 9 a.m.
TOUR ST. BERNARD PARISH. Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, 278-4242 -- The Office of Tourism offers this tour to raise awareness of tourism options in St. Bernard Parish. Free admission, seats limited to 50; lunch $8 or bring your own. 9 a.m.
THE TRADITION OF THE DREAM CATCHER. Cannes Brûl&233;e Native American Village, 303 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 ext. 220 -- Noreen Dardar of the United Houma Nation constructs and discusses the tradition surrounding dream catchers. Admission $3 adults, $2.50 seniors, $2 children. Demonstrations ongoing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOWER PONTALBA HOME TOUR. French Quarter, 523-3939 -- Self-guided tour fundraiser by the Friends of the Cabildo includes six homes. Tickets $18 advance, $20 event day. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ARMED FORCES DAY. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012 ext. 226 -- The Living History Corps will display and discuss authentic WWII gear from all branches of the U.S. military. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BREW FOR A CURE. Zea Rotisserie & Brewerie, 4450 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 780-9090 -- Help raise money to fight Rett's syndrome as the 'Mystic Krewe of Brew' and the 'Crescent City Home-Brewers' have a brew-off. Dollar beer and a raffle. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS DURING THE WAR. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012 -- Historian Buddy Stahl recalls life in New Orleans during WWII and discusses the city's contributions. Free admission. Noon to 1 p.m.
BONCO PARTY. Belle Chasse Auditorium, 8395 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, 391-0494 -- Fundraising Bonco game and raffles throughout the night with prizes. Cost $15. 6 p.m.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR GALA. Fairmont Hotel, Imperial Ballroom, 123 Baronne St., 394-2200 -- Former Lt. Gov. James E. Fitzmorris and Ray Tackaberry chair this benefit gala which includes a six auction-board silent auction as well as a live auction with attorney George Simno III as auctioneer. Tickets $75. 6 p.m.
NORTH AFRICAN DANCE. Radisson Hotel, 1500 Canal St., 242-4758 -- Internationally acclaimed belly dancer Aisha Ali gives performance and lessons. Tickets $10 show, $60 lessons. Show 6:45 p.m. Saturday, lessons 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
GERMAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION. Deutches Haus, 200 S. Galvez St., 483-0883 -- Wine- and cheese- tasting event with a silent auction to raise funds for the annual Oktoberfest Parade. Admission $15.
QUEEN MOTHER SUMA DIARRA. Neighborhood Gallery, 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800 -- The Queen Mother presents 'Journey,' a night of storytelling, dance, poetry and live music. Admission $10 donation, seniors and children $5 donation. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
PARTNER YOGA WORKSHOP. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., 899-0047 -- Seán Johnson demonstrates the relieving techniques of partner yoga. Cost $50 for two people. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday 16
NEW ORLEANS ALLIANCE OF PRIDE. The Ninth Circle, 700 N. Rampart St., 533-3320 -- The Alliance presents the 'Left Over Bitches Show.' Free admission, donations suggested. 5 a.m.
BIKE NEW ORLEANS. City Park, Popps Fountain, 288-8228 -- Tour to benefit the New Orleans Police Foundation. Registration $30 adults, $15 children. Registration 7 a.m., group warm-up 7:30 a.m., staging 8 a.m., 24-mile tour starts 8:30 a.m., 7-mile tour starts 9 a.m.
JAPAN FEST. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 483-2639 -- Festival to increase understanding between America and Japan includes Japanese drumming, dancing, storytelling, martial arts and more. Free admission with museum entry; museum admission half price during festival. 10 a.m.
FAUBOURG MARIGNY HOME TOUR. Faubourg Marigny, 948-3256 -- Self-guided tour featuring the single shotgun, double shotgun, two-bay Creole cottage, and Greek revival architectural styles. Fundraiser for the Faubourg Marigny Neighborhood Association. Tickets $10 advance, $15 event day. Noon to 4 p.m.
BROADWAY GALA IX. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Ave., 885-2000 -- The JPAS's Children's Chorus and Youth Chorale perform from period-based productions such as Hairspray and Grease as they salute the 1950s and '60s. Music by the JPAS Broadway Pit Orchestra, directed by Lauren Buckley and Liz Thacker. Tickets $15 adults, $5 students/kids. 2 p.m.
NEWMAN CONCERT. Audubon Park, Newman Bandstand, 896-8578 -- Concert by students in the Isidore Newman School's bands, percussion ensemble, chorus, strings and a cappella singing group. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
HEALTH FAIR. Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 899-1005 -- Sponsored by the Inner City Minority AIDS/Cancer Awareness & Outreach Program. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WILSON CHAPEL CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. Wilson Chapel A.M.E. Church, 11011 Chef Menteur Highway, 242-9747 -- Church holds its 134th anniversary service, 'Standing in the Door of a New Beginning,' with guest speaker Rev. Douglas Taylor. 4 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS BEFORE JAZZ. Trinity Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520 -- The New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra presents popular New Orleans music from 1884 to 1910. Free admission. 5 p.m.
DISPATCHES FROM CANCER ALLEY. Dominican Conference Center, 540 Broadway St., 586-1381 -- Margie Richard, winner of the Goldman Environmental Prize, speaks on behalf of the Sierra Club. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Monday 17
NEW ORLEANS GREAT COMEDY. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812 -- Hosted by Bill Dykes, includes the funniest comedians from April's New Orleans Great Comedy Showcase. Check www.cabaretlechatnoir.com for schedule. Tickets $16, includes $5 bar credit.
call for entries
TEN STAR ALL-STAR BASKETBALL CAMP. (704) 373-0973 -- Invitation-only camp whose past participants include Michael Jordan and Tim Duncan is currently accepting applications for 2004. Call for brochure.
road trip
Friday 14
SPANISH WEST FLORIDA. Audubon State Historic Site, 11788 Hwy. LA 965, St. Francisville, (888) 677-2838 -- Historical program with powder musket and crafts demonstrations. Free admission, must pre-register; school groups welcome. 9 a.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday.
Saturday 15
SUMMER HORTICULTRAL SEMINAR. Rosedown State Historical Site, St. Francisville, (225) 632-3332 -- Horticulturist Patricia Aleshire discusses her culture, vegetable and floral varieties and harvesting and preserving techniques. Free admission. 10 a.m.
