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SPECIAL EVENTS LISTINGS
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family
Tuesday 13
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS. All Jefferson Parish library locations, 838-1100, ext. 241 -- Jefferson Parish children are invited to Get Buggy About Books, and teens can Get Wired in the Library with programs providing a fun way to maintain reading skills. Call for times. Now through Aug. 6.
Friday 16
STORYTELLING WITH PUPPETS. True Brew Cafe, 200 Julia St., 524-8441 -- Children can meet Cinderella 'in the flesh' while the king boasts of his famous daughter-in-law. Presented by Porta-Puppet Players. Tickets $14, includes supper and show. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 17
GARDEN ICE CREAM PARTY. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488, ext. 912 -- Children can keep cool with ice cream topped with garden treats, including gummy worms, fresh herbs and chocolate 'dirt.' Tickets $7 nonmembers, $5 members. 10 a.m. to noon.
BUGS RULE! INSECT STORYTELLING. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220 -- Award-winning storyteller Rose Anne St. Romain will tell a swarm of stories about every insect imaginable and proclaim that 'Bugs Rule!' Tickets $3.50 adults, $2.50 seniors and children 1-17. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Monday 19
SPACE WEEK. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357 -- Families can make their own telescopes and rockets, create cool constellations, build a universe in a jar and much more. Call for detailed schedule. Tickets $7 nonmembers, free for members and children under 1. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday.
special events
Tuesday 13
INTENSIVE BALLET WORKSHOP. Giacobbe Academy of Dance, 6925 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 836-7166 -- Delta Festival Ballet and Giacobbe Academy of Dance sponsor the 35th annual Summer Intensive Ballet Workshop, open to students ages 9 through advanced/professional levels. Call for registration fee and detailed schedule. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Crescent City Farmers Market, 200 Broadway St., 861-5898 -- Crepe de Mello will serve lunch in the Green Plate tent with a crepes menu. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ART SHOW. Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 733-0945 -- Eclectic pieces by more than 20 artists on display. Presented by the Metairie Art Guild. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and Monday, July 19; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
TEA ON TUESDAY. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488, ext. 913 -- Wes Gladhart, master gardener and member of the Louisiana Fern Society, presents the diverse array of ferns that thrive in New Orleans gardens. Tea and pastries to follow. Tickets $25 nonmembers, $20 members. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
!OLE FLAMENCO OLE! Byblos Restaurant, 3218 Magazine St., 894-1233 -- Enjoy two shows by the renowned flamenco dancing group while dining. Call for more info. 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Wednesday 14
BASTILLE DAY CEREMONY. Between Butchers Alley and Joan of Arc statue, Decatur Street, 866-9088 -- Public commemoration of French heritage, featuring anthems of France and the United States as well as an appearance by the French consul general Monsieur Patrick Rolot, who will lay a wreath at the Joan of Arc statue. Presented by the Council of French Societies of Greater New Orleans. 10 a.m.
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR PRESENTATION. Uptown Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave., 897-0143 -- Holocaust survivor Jeannine Burk will speak about her experiences as a 'hidden child' in Nazi-occupied Belgium during World War II. Introduction by Plater Robinson. Free admission. 7 p.m.
POLITICS WITH A PUNCH. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 299-7157 -- A panel of notable opinion leaders covers issues of the day through an unrehearsed, humorous discussion. Featuring Jeff Crouere and producers Betsie Gambel and Steve Sabludowsky. Tickets $20, $30 for two. 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
WEEKLY POETRY READINGS. Granada Books, 4729 Magazine St., 891-2626 -- A weekly reading series of your own works or someone else's. Musicians and performance artists also welcome. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS POETRY FORUM. 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472, 467-9034 -- Weekly workshop on poetry readings. Free admission. 8 p.m.
ARTURO & JOE'S OLDE SCHOOL JAZZ 'N' POETRY. Edgelake Bar, 7126 Hayne Blvd., 975-6676 -- Weekly poetry reading with open mic. Cover $3. 8:30 p.m. sign-in, 9 p.m. reading.
Thursday 15
LIP SERVICE. The 4th Edition, 2613 Jasmine St., 669-2999 -- Featuring poetry, visual arts and games, with entertainment by Thais Mills and DJ Slab 1, and art by Janethia Richard. Cover $6.90. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Open run.
NO/AIDS DINING FOR LIFE. 821-2601, ext. 250 -- Locals can dine out at any of the 50 local restaurants participating in the ninth annual Dining For Life fundraiser, with 25 percent of the proceeds benefiting the NO/AIDS Task Force. Call or visit www.noaidstaskforce.org for more info.
WINE TASTING. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St. 861-5898 -- Taste a variety of wines. Call for more info. Free and open to the public. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
CULTURE & COCKTAILS: ART COLLECTING 101. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488, ext. 912 -- Learn the basics of art collecting and visit the Stern's prized modern art collection. Hosted bar. Tickets $7 nonmembers, $5 members. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
OGDEN AFTER HOURS. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Stephen Goldring Hall, 925 Camp St., 539-9600 -- Enjoy a live performance by acoustic guitarist John Rankin and a conversation about his Southern musical influences. Tickets $10 nonmember adults; $8 nonmember seniors over 65 and students with ID; $5 UNO students with ID and children ages 5-17; free for members and children under 5. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WINE TASTING. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 899-7411 -- Ian McCaffrey hosts 'Taste of Napa Valley.' Tickets $50. 6:30 p.m.
17 POETS. Gold Mine Saloon, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745 -- Weekly reading series with open mic format for poets, singers, musicians, storytellers and dancers. Free admission. 8 p.m.
BELLY UP TO BYBLOS. Byblos Restaurant, 3218 Magazine St., 894-1233 -- Enjoy belly dancing from the Sisters of Salome and $3 martinis every Thursday in July. Call for more info. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday 16
GOLF CLASSIC AND SILENT AUCTION. Joe Bartholomew Golf Course, 6514 Congress Drive, 329-1558 -- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. hosts its fifth annual golf classic and silent auction benefiting its scholarship program. Sponsored by Liberty Bank. 8 a.m. (Rain date scheduled for July 30.)
INSTRUMENTS A COMIN' PRESENTATION CEREMONY. Tipitina's, 501 Napoleon Ave., 895-8477 -- Enjoy food and live entertainment by the bands from John F. Kennedy and John McDonogh senior high schools and Robert Mills Lusher Extension, followed by a presentation of new musical instruments donated to those schools with money raised from the April 26 Instruments A Comin' Benefit Concert. Free admission. Noon.
CREATIVE ARTS FESTIVAL. Metairie Park Country Day School, 300 Park Road, Metairie, 849-3188 -- Children from more than 50 schools who attend the Country Day Creative Arts program will display paintings, sculptures, photographs, poetry, puppets and more, with a variety of artistic performances. Free and open to the public. 6 p.m.
POZAZZ. True Brew Cafe, 200 Julia St., 524-8441 -- Open mic with rappers, musicians, poets and singers. Sign up in advance. $5 admission. 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday 17
BASKET WEAVING DEMONSTRATION. Cannes Brulee Native American Village, 303 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220 -- Lora Ann Chaisson, a member of the United Houma Nation, will demonstrate palmetto basket making using the half-stitch style. Tickets $3 adults, $2.50 seniors, $2 children. (Must be purchased at the Rivertown Exhibition Hall, 415 Williams Blvd., Kenner.) 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COOKING DEMONSTRATION. Crescent City Farmers Market, Markey Park, Piety and Royal streets, 861-5898 -- The chef of Gigi's will join with the Tabasco Chef's Corner Club for her first cooking demonstration. Free and open to the public. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
EDGAR DEGAS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. The Degas House, 2306 Esplanade Ave., 821-5009 -- Enjoy one-hour complimentary guided tours (in English, French, Spanish or Italian) of Degas' home and art. Refreshments by donation provided. Call for reservations. 9 a.m.
TROPICAL PLANT SALE. Pelican Greenhouse, City Park, 483-9427 -- Enjoy a collection of gingers, ferns and other exotic plants on sale. Proceeds benefit the New Orleans Botanical Garden and City Park. Call for more info. 9 a.m. to noon.
NATURE EXPEDITION. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville, (985) 792-4652 -- Explore the teeth and claws of an alligator or handle replicas of coyote skulls and other critters native to the area, while learning about the food chain. Call for more info. Free with $2-per-vehicle park admission (50 cents for each additional passenger after 4 passengers). 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
LIVING HISTORY CORPS. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012, ext. 226 -- Living History Corps presents a display of military and civilian impressions of life during World War II on the home front. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SIX FLAGS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Six Flags New Orleans, 12301 Lake Forest Blvd., 253-8100 -- Live entertainment by the Stooges. Call for more info. Free with park admission. 7 p.m.
ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Stadium, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155 -- Enjoy a live performance by Bag of Donuts after the Zephyrs host the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Tickets $9.50, $8.50, $7. Game time 6 p.m., concert 9:30 p.m.
GIRL GANG PRODUCTIONS BIRTHDAY BASH. Hi Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., 947-9344 -- GGP celebrates its 'Terrible Two's' birthday bash, with live performances by Tragic Girls End Up Like This, Only With a Grown-Up and the Anna Byars Band. Must be 18-over. Cover $2. 10 p.m.
FESTA BRASIL. Lafayette Sports Club, 600 St. Charles Ave., 524-4441 -- Enjoy live, Latin music by Riccardo Crespo and Sol Brasil with samba, forro and carnival dancing and special Brazilian drinks. First Corona beer free. Cover $8. 11 p.m.
Sunday 18
SHAKESPEARE AND THE MOON. Cabrini Bridge, 1400 Moss St., (240) 351-8766 -- The Dog and Pony Theatre Co. presents interactive workshop as part of Moonfest to celebrate the first walk on the lunar surface. Enjoy light refreshments followed by a torch-lit, Shakespearean monologue from a boat on Bayou St. John and appearances by Luis Q. Barroso, Francine Segal and Justin Scalise. 7 p.m.
volunteer
AUDUBON VOLUNTEERS. 212-5194 -- Audubon Nature Institute is looking for new recruits over the age of 18 to work at one of Audubon's facilities. Orientation will be on Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. at the Audubon Zoo. Training begins Aug. 12 (the same day as the deadline). Call 212-5194 for more info.
GIRLS AND BOYS TOWN OF LOUISIANA. 949-9248 -- Volunteer as a mentor for this group and work with at-risk youth on materials, which will target specific reading and writing skills. Teaching experience not necessary. Call 949-9248 or email niuss@girlsandboystown.org.
road trip
Tuesday 13
RED DREAM. The Beau Rivage Theatre, 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (888) 566-7469 -- Featuring 42 Russian performers including dancers, comedians, trapeze artists, and fly boys. Call for more info. Tickets $19.95 and $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 Oct. 30.
Thursday 15
MARDA BURTON AND KENNETH HOLDITCH. Pass Christian Books, 101 East Beach Blvd., Pass Christian, Miss., (228) 452-7399 -- Authors will sign Galatoire's: The Biography of a Bistro, a compilation of tales, recipes, photographs and memorabilia from the internationally renowned restaurant. Free admission. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday 19
WALK BACK IN TIME CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP. Old Courthouse Museum, 600 Second St., Natchitoches, (318) 357-2270 -- Children will learn the history of Jeffersonian expeditions through arts and crafts, a field trip and a reenactment of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Limited space available. Call to register. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 23.
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