family
Tuesday 1
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS. All Jefferson Parish Public Library locations, 838-1100 ext. 241 -- Jefferson Parish children are invited to &179;Get Buggy About Books,&178; and teens for &179;Get Wired in the Library&178; with programs providing a fun way to maintain reading skills. Call for times. Tuesday through Aug. 6.
NEVER HOME ALONE. Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, 10601 Dwyer Road, 246-5276 -- New exhibits depicts what kinds of urban critters lurk around the home. Tickets $5 adults, $3 children, $4 seniors 65-over, free for children under 3. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
OCEAN FEST 2004. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St., (800) 774-7394 -- Free educational and entertainment events featuring children's performer Johnette Downing and face painter Diane Gauthier to mark World Ocean Day. Tickets $15 adults, $11 seniors 65-older, $8 children ages 2-12, free for kids 2 and under. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FIN FEST. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St., (800) 774-7394 -- Special aquatic programs, activities and presentations with dive shows, art carts and gallery chats. Visit www.auduboninstitute.org for more info. Tickets $15 adults, $8 children ages 2-12, $11 ages 65-older and free admission children under 2. 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Sunday through Labor Day.
CAPTAIN HOOK'S BOOK. Gretna Library 102 Willow Drive., Gretna, 364-2716 -- Peter Pan story as re-enacted by a &179;comedically correct&178; villain with puppets. Free admission. 10:30 a.m.
Thursday 3
ARTS PROGRAM REGISTRATION. Visual Jazz Art Gallery and Academy of Contemporary and Fine Arts, 2337 St. Claude Ave., 949-9822 -- Register for a visual arts camp for children 6-18 directed by artist Richard C. Thomas. Registration $600. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Monday. Begins June 8.
Saturday 5
MAGIC MOMENTS. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 ext. 220 -- Enjoy the mesmerizing magic of David Vela with a presentation of trained doves choreographed with music. Tickets $3.50 adults, $2.50 children 1-17 and seniors 55 and older. Reservations recommended. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Monday 7
FRENCH IMMERSION CAMP. Ursuline Academy, 2635 State St., 568-0770 -- Two-week session for kids ages 6-10 led by experienced Alliance Française French teachers with games, songs and field trips. Registration $275, subsequent siblings receive 10 percent discount. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday through June 18.
special events
Tuesday 1
CEMETERYSCAPE. Poydras Center, 650 Poydras St., 525-3377 -- A photography exhibit featuring the works of over 20 artists, with the works on sale. Forty percent of all sales will benefit Save Our Cemeteries. Free admission. Open every day for 24 hours through June 30.
HANGING BY A THREAD. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805 -- New Orleans artist Sally Heller performs works using mass-produced, everyday materials to create sculptures and installations. Tickets $5 adult, $3 students and seniors, free for members and children under 15. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
Wednesday 2
YOGA BYWATER. 900 Louisa St., 427-7993 -- Offers a unique approach toward the yoga practice with instruction to the lyengar tradition. Free classes. 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to noon and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, 10:30 to noon Saturday and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday.
CITIZEN FORESTER. Jefferson Parish Eastbank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 833-TREE -- Pilot program teaching proper planting and maintenance throughout Jefferson Parish. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Wednesday until July 14.
WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE. Lafayette Square, St. Charles Avenue, 561-8927 -- Downtown Development District's series continues. This week: Sonny Landreth, Jeremy Lyons & the Deltabilly Boys. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
D-DAY LECTURE AND SLIDESHOW. Jefferson Parish Lakeshore Library, 1000 W. Esplanade, Metairie, 838-1100 -- Sixtieth anniversary program featuring Al Mipro of the D-Day Museum who will deliver a lecture and slide presentation on the invasion of France. World War II vets will share their experiences. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday 3
FLAMENCO DANCE WORKSHOP. Studio 105 Theater and Dance Building, Tulane University Campus, 6823 St. Charles Ave., 309-6511 -- Gloria de Jerez will dance, teach, choreograph and lecture. $25 per class. Call for detailed class schedule. 7 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
OGDEN AFTER HOURS. Stephen Goldring Hall, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 539-9600 -- Amanda Shaw performs and discusses her musical influences. $10 general admission, free to museum members. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
MARTIN WINE CELLAR. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer St., Metairie, La., 896-7300 -- Sample some of the finest Syrah/Shiraz from California, France, Australia and South Africa. Hosted by Mike Kennedy. Tasting $27. 6:30 p.m.
TWO MILE RUN/WALK. City Park, Peristyle, Dreyfous and Anseman drives, 482-6682 -- Event hosted by Metairie Runners, Elmwood Running Club and Tchoupitoulas Barathon with donation given to City Park's maintenance related to runners and walkers. Free entry fee with registration on the day of the race. Race starts at 7:06 p.m.
Friday 4
CHILDREN'S CHORUS AUDITIONS. Grace Lutheran Church, 5800 Canal Blvd., 488-5973 -- The New Orleans Children's Chorus and Youth Chorale are looking for children ages 5-18 to fill in the openings for various choirs for the 2004-2005 season. Call to schedule an appointment. 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday.
BACK TO THE BEACH FESTIVAL. Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena, 836-2215 -- Sponsored by the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation to celebrate a cleaner lake. Entertainment by Marcia Ball, Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and others. Visit www.saveourlake.org for more info. 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
PREMIERE AT THE PONCHARTRAIN. Bellgrove Ballroom, Ponchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 780-1909 -- Second annual fundraising event with catered food, cocktails and special guest Roop Raj of WDSU. Proceeds benefit tourism and conventions in Jefferson Parish. Tickets $60, $85 with special patron party earlier. 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday 5
CLEAN YOUR CATCH BASIN DAY. Brignac Playspot, corner of Pleasant and Laurel streets, 528-9500, ext. 216 -- The Irish Channel Neighborhood Association calls for volunteers to wear work clothes, bring shovels and clean problem storm drains around the neighborhood. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY. The National D-Day Museum of New Orleans, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012 -- Commemoration of the Normandy Invasion including a sunrise service and reenactment. Call for specific schedule of events. Tickets $10 adults, $6 senior citizens and students with ID, $5 children 5-17, free for children under 5 and World War II vets. 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 6:20 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
AN ORCHID SAFARI. Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 888-4177 -- Exhibit and spring show hosted by the New Orleans Orchid Society with local and out-of-state vendors selling orchid supplies, greenhouses and orchid art. Free admission. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
WOOD CARVING DEMONSTRATION. Wildlife and Fisheries Museum, 303 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 ext. 220 -- Cannes Brulee Native American Village presents wood carver Roy Parfa of the United Houma Nation, who will demonstrate his skill at carving realistic animals. Tickets $3 adults, $2.50 seniors and $2 children. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ACTING UP WORKSHOP. 3300 Canal St., Suite 200, 286-2026 -- Workshop designed to give information and resources to participants as well as provide a sense of what to expect in the world of acting. Registration $45. 1 p.m.
SPRING CONCERT. Loyola University, Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 529-4676 -- Part of the 25th annual Spring Concert Series sponsored by Komenka Ethnic Dance and Music Ensemble of New Orleans featuring dance and music presentations from various countries. $15 general public, $10 seniors, students and children. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.
PRESS CLUB OF NEW ORLEANS. Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 Bourbon St., 523-1010 -- Forty-sixth Annual Journalism Awards Competition honoring locals Willie P. Wilson Jr. and William M. Metcalf Jr. as lifetime achievement award winners, with special guest CNN anchor Anderson Cooper. Tickets $45, $360 for reserved table of eight. 6 p.m.
WYES INTERNATIONAL BEER TASTING. Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave., 522-5555 -- Enjoy over 200 foreign, domestic and non-alcoholic beers. Presented by WYES-TV/Channel 12. Tickets $25 in advance, $20 senior citizen and groups of 6 or more in advance, $30 at the door. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
TANGO SHOW. InterContinental Hotel, LaSalle Ballroom, 444 St. Charles Ave., 861-8475 -- A Casa Argentina fundraising event with a tango show, dinner, dance and auction. Tickets $65 members, $75 nonmembers; $20 members, $25 nonmembers show only. 7 p.m. dinner and 9:30 p.m. show.
Sunday 6
ESPLANADE BRIDAL EVENT. The Esplanade Mall, 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 468-6116 -- Fashion shows featuring the latest bridal gowns including Bridal Couture and After Hours Formalwear. Win prizes including a $500 shopping spree at The Esplanade. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
ANNUAL JAZZ CONCERT. Fairmont Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 123 Baronne St., 891-7839 -- New Orleans branch of the National Association of University Women sponsors the concert featuring the Preservation Jazz Hall Band. Tickets $8 advance, $9 at the door. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
FLEA MARKET AND POLKA PARTY. Mermaid Lounge, 1100 Constance St., 524-4747 -- Mermaid Flea Market featuring the band Apolkalypse Now! with sales of vintage and designer clothing, art and more. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
OLE FLAMENCO OLE!. Snug Harbor, 626 Frenchmen St., 309-0511 -- Flamenco dance performances with special guest Gloria de Jerez from Jerez, Spain and John Lawrence playing guitar. Visit www.oleflamenco.com for more info. Tickets $15. 7 p.m.
PHILO CAFE OF NEW ORLEANS MEETINGS. Rue de la Course Coffeehouse, 3128 Magazine St., 899-0242 -- Weekly discussions on philosophical topics and issues using the Socratic method. Open to the public. 7:30 p.m.
road trip
Wednesday 2
PLAQUEMINE LOCK EXHIBIT. Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site, 57730 Main St., Plaquemine, (877) 987-7158 -- Exhibit featuring the ideas, construction, operation and current status of sites like the Panama Canal, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Plaquemine Lock. Includes tour of the lock house and chamber. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through June 18. Tickets $2 adults, free for children 12 and under and senior citizens.
THE LOVER. Baton Rouge Little Theater, Second Stage, 7155 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 334-6952 -- An Artworx Production of Harold Pinter's play about a husband who plays a secret lover to his own wife. Directed by Neal Hebert. Tickets $12 adults, $8 students/faculty, group discounts for 10 or more. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday.
Saturday 5
BALLROOM DANCE COMPETITION. American Legion Hall, 151 Wooddale Drive, Baton Rouge, (225) 722-4800 -- Dancers from around the country will compete with Louisiana dancers. Call for tickets $10, limited. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY. Port Hudson State Historic Site, 236 Highway 61, Jackson, Miss., (888) 677-3400 -- The American Hiking Society designated this event as a time to celebrate trails of all types, and volunteers will be assigned light trail clean-up duties along the site's 6-mile trail. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
KRUISE FOR ST. JUDE. Grand Casino Gulfport, 265 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (251) 471-2174 -- Third annual concert featuring country singers Julie Roberts, Dusty Drake and Billy Dean, following a motorcycle Kruise with more than 1,100 riders starting in Mobile, Ala. Presented by Harley Davidson with proceeds benefiting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Tickets $25 general. 4 p.m.
