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Friday 21
PORTA-PUPPET MUSIC REVUE. True Brew Cafe, 200 Julia St., 524-8441 -- Part of the 'Dinner Theatre for Kids' series, troupe performs 12 songs from its repertoire. Admission $14. 6:30 p.m.
PAJAMA PARTY STORY TIME. Borders Books & Music, 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-1363 -- Children are invited to wear their pajamas and listen to Bad Bears in the Big City by Daniel Pinkwater. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 22
BUGGY ABOUT BOOKS KICKOFF. Main Library, 219 Loyola Ave., 596-2595 -- The summer reading program kicks off with food, entertainment, storyteller Olayeelah Daste, a puppet show and teenage magician Jayson Morrison. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TALL TALES & TUNES. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 ext. 2 -- Musician and storyteller Betsy McGovern brings to life Pecos Bill, Slew-Foot Sue, John Henry and Harriet Tubman. Admission $2.50 children, $3.50 adults. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 18
WOMEN'S BUSINESS SEMINAR. New Orleans City Club, 1525 St. Charles Ave., 464-3080 -- Wendy Solomon of Making Impressions and Bridget DiCello of Building Bridges, LLC, present 'Define Your Mission, Align Your Image, Design Your Future.' Registration $40. 8:15 a.m.
TECHNICAL WRITING SEMINAR. UNO Small Business Development Center, 1600 Canal St., 539-9292 -- Proposal, memo and letter writing and the legal implications of various terms are discussed. Cost $20. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS. Families Helping Families, 4323 Division St., Metairie, 888-9111 -- Workshop explaining the rights of disabled children under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Free admission. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488 -- Interior designers Ted Argote, Kathy Bedenbaugh and Beverly Lore give techniques for aesthetic flower and fruit arrangements. Admission $30 members, $35 non-members. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
THE PLANTERS LUNCH. Jefferson Parish Westbank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 833-TREE -- Series of speakers discuss the state of New Orleans urban plant life, with free lunch from Subway. Free admission, reservations required. Noon.
CREATING MUSIC VIDEOS. Music Co-Op office, 4040 Tulane Ave., 483-2880 -- Workshop on making inexpensive music videos with computers, presented by John Worthington, owner of Lakefront Digital. Free admission. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WINE DIVAS. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer St., Metairie, 899-7411 -- Monthly wine tasting event for women, this month featuring lingerie by House of Lounge and truffles by Bittersweet Confection. Cost $20. 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday 19
JAPANESE AMERICAN INTERNMENT. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012, ext. 226 -- Museum director of education Kenneth Hoffman directs a discussion of the internment of 110,000 people of Japanese decent in America in 1942. Part of the lunchbox lecture series where visitors are invited to bring their lunch and spend their lunch hour at the museum. Free admission. Noon to 1 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS AT THE SQUARE. Lafayette Square, 824-7517 -- Weekly concert series this week features the Iguanas. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
CEMETERYSCAPE OPENING RECEPTION. Poydras Plaza, 650 Poydras St., 525-3377 -- Wine and cheese reception to open the Save Our Cemeteries photography exhibit. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS. Hometek, 706 Papworth Ave., Metairie, 831-2668 -- ASID hosts an informational meeting for those interested in joining the society. Free admission. 6 p.m.
HOME BUSINESS WORKSHOP. Loyola University, Monroe Library, 864-7942 -- Explanation of tax responsibilities and tax deductions available to people with home-based businesses. Free admission. Pre-registration recommended. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
TIBETAN LAMA. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 1229 Broadway St., 319-3874 -- Thupten Nyingpo Rinpoche Tulku leads several events this week: a talk on 'Heart Teachings of the Buddha' Wednesday and the 'Healing Cloud Ceremony' Thursday. Suggested donation $10. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
POETRY READING. Granada Books, 4729 Magazine St., 891-2626 -- Weekly night of poetry, music and performance art. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
PATRIOT ACT DISCUSSION PANEL. First Church, corner of Jefferson and Claiborne avenues, 866-9010 -- Jeff Crouere of WTIX 690 AM moderates a discussion panel comprised of attorney Robin E. Schulberg, Tulane law professor Allison Steiner, attorney Shaun G. Clarke and attorney John Volz. Free admission. 8 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS POETRY FORUM. Residence, 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472 -- Weekly poetry workshop. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Thursday 20
STROKE FAIR. West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, 349-1882 -- The Culicchia Neurological Clinic, West Jefferson Medical Center, American Heart Association and Advanced Medical Education present an education fair and free carotid ultrasounds. Free admission. Pre-registration encouraged. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES. Southern University at New Orleans, Brown Auditorium, 821-5466 -- Government and faith-based leaders convene to lead discussions on rebuilding African-American families. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A STUDIO IN THE WOODS PATRON PARTY. Preservation Hall, 726 St. Peter St., 392-5359 -- Patrons invited to support A Studio in the Woods artists' retreat as they watch Dr. Michael White's Original Liberty Jazz Band rehearse for 'Original Jazz Out of the Woods.' Call for ticket information; seating is limited. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
OGDEN AFTER HOURS. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Stephen Goldring Hall, 925 Camp St., 539-9618 -- Walter 'Wolfman' Washington performs. Admission free for Ogden members, $10 non-members. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
KIDS KICKING CANCER. The Foundry, 914 N. Peters St., 529-1583 -- The National Association of Catering Executives' 'Big Top Dreams' fundraiser for KKC includes silent auction and food by Ruth's Chris, K-Paul's, Bella Luna and other top local restaurants. Tickets $45, champagne patron party $65. Champagne party 6 p.m., fundraiser 6:30 p.m.
ART A LA CART. The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700 -- 'Black Thai,' a dinner of culinary artistry by Chef Anthony Donado, features performance artist Heather Weathers, theater and more. Tickets $45; must make reservations by May 18. Social hour 6:30 p.m., dinner 7:45 p.m.
ZEPHYRS BASEBALL. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie 734-5155 -- The Zephyrs host the Edmonton Trappers. Tickets $5 to $9.50. 7:05 p.m.
NOTC FREE FOR ALL RUN/WALK. City Park, corner of Dreyfous and Anseman drives, 482-6682 -- The first of the New Orleans Track Club's weekly summer races to raise money for improvements to City Park. NOTC will match all donated funds up to $1,000. Free admission. 7:06 p.m.
THE DREAM KNOWS MORE THAN YOU. UNO Downtown Theatre, 621 Carondolet St., 948-4607 -- Jose Torres Tama presents his latest performance-art piece. Tickets $10, $5 students. 8 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.
Friday 21
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Tulane University, Elmwood Campus, 800 E. Commerce Road, Suite 100, Harahan, 865-5333 -- Seminar to teach senior-level managers how to resolve disputes with customers, vendors and employees without costly litigation. Free admission. 8:30 a.m. to noon.
LOUISIANA'S WOMEN'S LEADERS. Sheraton Hotel, 550 Canal St., (225) 342-9037 -- Gov. Kathleen Blanco and Sen. Mary Landrieu convene more than 1,000 state women's leaders. Registration $50. 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
BROWN BAG CONCERTS. Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger St., Slidell, (985) 646-4322 -- Weekly concert series with this week's performers Cherie Mannino and Friends. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
TULANE OUTSTANDING ALUMNI LUNCHEON. Metairie Country Club, 588 Woodvine Ave., Metairie, 865-5901 -- Class of 1954 outstanding alumni Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin, Darwin C. Fenner and Francis L. Fraenkel are honored. Cost $15. Cocktails 11:30 a.m., lunch 12:15 p.m.
YLS GOLF TOURNAMENT. Audubon Park Golf Course, 525-7453 -- Benefit tournament for the New Legal Assistance Corporation. Registration $110, four-player teams $440. Registration 12:30 p.m.
TRILOGY. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3800 -- Composer and jazz trumpeter Hannibal Lokumbe presents his epic tribute to the lives of three Mississippi men slain by the Ku Klux Klan for championing racial integration. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 students and CAC members. 8 p.m.
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 22
INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM. Loyola University, Communications Building, 523-1010 -- Workshop in investigative journalism for beat reporters. Registration $60 professionals, $30 students. 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
LA/SPCA ADOPTION FAIR. Petco, 3500 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 944-PETS -- Adoption counselors and volunteers help families adopt pets. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MARGO ROSAS. Cannes Brulee Native American Village, 303 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 -- Choctaw folk artist demonstrates beadwork with natural materials. Village admission $3 adults, $2.50 seniors, $2 children. Ongoing demonstrations 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
SANKOFA. Louisiana Museum of African American History, 1210 Gov. Nicholls St., 586-1919 -- Halie Gerima's film about the transformation from African to African American. Admission $3. 3 p.m.
TIBETAN LAMA CLASSES. Bayou de Zaire, 149 Hwy. 1077, Madisonville, (985) 319-3874 -- Thupten Nyingpo Rinpoche Tulku teaches Dakini in the afternoon Saturday and Rainbow Chod Empowerment classes in the evening Saturday and during the day Sunday. Dakini $15, empowerment $25. 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
AN INTERNATIONAL EVENING OF BALLET. NOCCA/Riverfront, Lupin Hall, 2800 Chartres St., 468-1231 -- The Jefferson Ballet Theatre presents the world premiere of 'Sensemaya,' choreographed by Marek Cholewa with music by Silvestre Revueltas, performance by Jefferson Ballet Theatre and a cast of medal-winning guest dancers from around the world. Section B tickets $30 children/students, $40 adults; Section A tickets $90, includes entry to the patron reception at the Ritz Carlton following the performance. 7:30 p.m.
JAZZ 'N' THE VINES. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Covington, (985) 892-9742 -- Wardell Williams and the Blues Show Band perform at an outdoor wine festival. Admission $8.50. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
JAZZ JABBERWOCK. Waiting Room Gallery, 906 Pauline St., 949-1805 -- Publication party presented by Surregional Press of the new broadside by Dennis Formento includes performances by the Frank Zappatistas and more, with wine, beer, food and a raffle of Surregional Press publications and artworks. $5 suggested donation. 7 p.m.
CHAIRS THAT CARE. Residence, 625 St. Charles Ave., 842-7113 -- Sponsored by the Ochsner Clinic Foundation and Ethan Allen Home Interiors, participants enjoy a wine tasting compliments of Elio's Wine Warehouse as they bid on various children's chairs designed by celebrities. Event benefits Early Intervention and programs of Ochsner for Children. Tickets $50. 8 p.m.
RAISIN' CANE ON THE BAYOU. Vespa New Orleans, 3540 Toulouse St., 533-6545 -- Fundraiser to support Southern Rep's Southern New Plays Festival features live performances by the Lynn Drury Band and Clarence Johnson & Cornerstone. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 door. 10 p.m.
Sunday 23
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS CAR WASH. 550 S. Broad St., 914-8000 -- Public access show Community Affairs hosts a car wash to raise funds for local HIV/AIDS organizations; entertainment provided by local rappers and singers. Donations accepted. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CONTEMPLATIVE DANCE WORKSHOP. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., 899-0047 -- Marilyn Yank leads workshop of meditation and creative exploration set to soothing music. Cost $35. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS CIVIC SYMPHONY. University of New Orleans, Lakefront Campus, Performing Arts Recital Hall, 834-6513 -- The symphony performs works by New Orleans composers over the last two centuries. Free admission. 3 p.m.
MUSIC FOR A WHILE. St. John Lutheran Church, 3937 Canal St., 865-8203 -- Celebration of 17th and 18th century music on lute and harpsichord with special guest tenor Bruce Fithian. Free admission. 4 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520 -- The music of Debussy, Couperin and Poulenc by cellist Jeanne Jaubert and pianist Sakeko Ohashi-Decell. Free admission. 5 p.m.
GARDEN GALA ANNUAL STREET PARTY. 400 block of Columbia Street, Covington, 892-3652 -- The Covington Gardens Partnership hosts a fundraiser where patrons can sample locally produced wine and cuisine by the city's top restaurants, with performances by local musicians. Tickets $40. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday 24
LOCAL CHANTEUSES FUNDRAISER SHOWCASE. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812 -- Benefit show to send four local singers to The Cabaret Conference at Yale University. Julia LaShae, Suzuane McKamy, Anais Patterson, and Jessie Terrebonne all received an invitation to this selective conference and must raise money to pay the tuition. Tickets $10 minimum or 'whatever you want to contribute.' 8 p.m. road trip
Tuesday 18
RUBY ANN BOXCAR. Bookends, 111 Hwy. 90, Bay St. Louis, Miss., (228) 467-9623 -- Author discusses and signs book Dear Ruby Ann, Down Home Advice About Lovin', Livin', and the Whole Shebang. 5:30 p.m. Thursday 20 JUDY CONNER. Pass Christian Books, 109 E. Scenic Drive, Pass Christian, Miss., (228) 452-7399 -- Author discusses and signs Southern Fried Divorce. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
CREATING JOBS THROUGH A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. Steps of the State Capitol building, Baton Rouge, 865-8708 -- Pro-environment rally the night before President George W. Bush visits Baton Rouge. Sponsored by the Sierra Club, L.E.A.N., the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, SEIU Local 100, U.S. PIRG and the Gulf Restoration Network. Free admission. 6 p.m.
Saturday 22
ST. FRANCISVILLE OPEN CAR SHOW. Parker Park, St. Francisville, (225) 673-8562 -- Exhibit and competition of special-interest cars and a vintage parts swap meet. Registration $15. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MARTHA WARD. The Scenic Cafe, inside Antiques & Interiors, 100 W. Scenic Drive, Pass Christian, Miss., (228) 452-4666 -- 'A Literary Lunch' with Martha Ward, author of Voodoo Queen: The Spirited Lives of Marie Laveau, who will discuss her book and research. Tickets $40, includes signed copy of Voodoo Queen, lunch, dessert, beverage and presentation. Noon.
INTERNATIONAL BELLY DANCE COMPETITION. Biloxi Community Center, 1907 Pass Road, Biloxi, Miss., (228) 860-3606 -- More than 20 performers/groups participate in belly dancing event. Tickets $10, belly dance workshop $20. 6 p.m.
ongoing
GALERIE LAFAYETTE. Jefferson Street Market, 538 Jefferson St., Lafayette, (337) 233-2589 -- Threaded Notions, works by Anne Boudreau, Steve Breaux, Tina Girouard, Shawne Major, and Kathy Reed; through May 29.
OPELOUSAS MUSEUM OF ART. 106 N. Union St., Opelousas, (800) 424-5442 -- New York Show, avant-garde works from New York City artists (including six Louisiana natives), through Aug. 21.
SEKUL'S WOLFACE POTTERY AND GALLERY. 1202 Government St., Ste. B, Ocean Springs, Miss., (228) 818-9666 -- Paintings by Sadako Lewis, through June 12.
SERENITY GALLERY. 126 Main St., Bay St. Louis, Miss. (228) 467-3061 -- New paintings from Alfred J. Walker Fine Art and The Mists of Time, new photographs by Keith Karlson.
TAGANAI. Beau Rivage Theatre, 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (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.
