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2004 SUMMER READING CLUB. Any Orleans Parish public library location, 596-2657 -- Kids of all ages can sign up for a summer reading program sponsored by Shell Exploration & Production Company and receive prizes after reading their first eight books. Call for more info. Now through Aug. 14.
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 Friday.
NEVER HOME ALONE. Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, 10601 Dwyer Road, 246-5276 -- A new exhibit that depicts what kinds of urban critters lurk around home. Tickets $5 adult, $4 seniors 65-over, $3 children, and free admission children under 3. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Open run.
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-over, and free for children under 2. 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Sunday, through Labor Day.
RICE IS LIFE! Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357 -- Children can celebrate the end of the Mua rice season in Vietnam by making rice jewelry, bags, recipes and shakers. Tickets $7 nonmembers, free for members and children under 1. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
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SEALEBRATION. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St., 861-5105 -- Families will enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, face-painting, spacewalks and educational activities at this annual event held to honor and thank aquarium members. Open to aquarium members only (selling memberships at the door). Free admission. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
KIDDIE KARAOKE NIGHT. Fine Arts Center, 1733 Constantinople St., 269-3922 -- Families can enjoy dinner and karaoke entertainment with a 'melody menu' of kid-friendly songs. Tickets $12. 6 p.m.
Friday 6
SUMMER READING PROGRAM SKATE PARTIES. Airline Skate Center, 6711 Airline Drive, Metairie; Skate Country West Bank, 1100 Terry Parkway, Terrytown; 838-1100 -- Children can celebrate the end of Jefferson Parish Libraries' summer reading program by attending either of the two skate parties. Free admission with summer reading program certificate; skate rental is extra. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
BORDERS KIDS PAJAMA PARTY. Borders Books & Music, 3131 Veterans Blvd., 835-1363 -- Children can put on their pajamas and head over to Borders with their families for a storytelling of The Trucker by Brenda and Mark Weatherby. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 7
KARAOKE KIDS AUDITIONS. The New Orleans Centre, John Robert Powers School, 1400 Poydras St., 299-0090 -- Auditions are being held for aspiring singers between the ages of 8-17 for Karaoke Kids, a new weekly TV show that will air on the ABC Family Network. No experience necessary. Call for appointment.
PUPPET SHOW AND STORYTELLING. Maple Street Bookstore, 752 Maple St., 866-4916 -- Porta-Puppet Players presents 'Fairy Tales From Down on the Bayou,' with performances by the Fairy Godmother puppet. Free admission. 11 a.m.
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CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357 -- Children can make fun and practical hats from around the world during Hats Are Cool Week. Toddlers can also learn the letter F with a storytelling of 'Four Furry Feet.' Tickets $7 nonmembers, free for members and children under 1. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. special events
Tuesday 3
GENEALOGY WORKSHOP REGISTRATION. Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street, 598-7171 -- Register for Sherry Irvine's Aug. 14 workshop (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) on researching English, Scottish and Irish ancestry. Limited space available. Call to register. Registration $40.
OIL/MIXED MEDIA WOKSHOP REGISTRATION. Colonial Country Club, 42 Colonial Club Drive, Harahan, 443-2482 -- Register for Al Federico's Oil/Mixed Media Workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 24-28. Limited to 20 students. Call to register. Registration deadline Monday, Aug. 9. Registration $100, with balance due two weeks before workshop. Overall workshop fee $225.
CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Crescent City Farmers Market, 200 Broadway St., 861-5898 -- Shop and celebrate the return of Mat and Naddie's at the Green Plate Special Tent. Call for more info. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SAVING WEDNESDAY'S CHILD EXHIBIT. The Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St., 598-7171 -- Items on display from the Children's Bureau Archive reveal how the organization confronted issues such as child labor, abuse, neglect and prostitution. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, through Oct. 1.
TEA AND TOUR. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488, ext 913 -- Tour of mansion which has hosted John F. Kennedy, Eleanore Roosevelt and Ethel Merman, followed by a tea with pastries. Tickets, $25 nonmembers, $20 members. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS SEMINAR. East Jefferson General Hospital, Conference Center, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 456-5000 -- Dr. Walter S. Maestri, director of the Jefferson Parish Department of Emergency Management, will present current information on preparing for hurricanes. Visit www.ejgh.org for more info and to register. Registration required, limited seating. Free and open to the public. 6 p.m.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME. Mary Queen of Vietnam Church, 14001 Dwyer Road, 254-3718 -- Enjoy music by jazz musician Willie Johnson Jr., informational booths sponsored by local companies, dance performances by the Milliet Academy of Dance and free multi-cultural cuisine. Free and open to the public. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
GALATOIRE'S SUMMER WINE PAIRING DINNERS. Galatoire's Restaurant, 209 Bourbon St., 525-2021 -- Four five-course dinners will be offered with wines from Cuvaison, Swanson, Acacia and Eberle, depending on the month. Menu $85. 7 p.m. Through Sept. 7.
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CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Crescent City Farmers Market, between Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place, 861-5898 -- Join the Farmers Market for a red beans potluck and the return of SatchmoFest at the Mint. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WINE WEDNESDAYS. The Shop of Two Sisters, 1800 Magazine St., 525-2747 -- Weekly social gathering with wine and hors d'oeuvres and up to 40 percent off on merchandise. Proceeds benefit the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday through Aug. 25.
WHITE WINES OF ITALY SEMINAR AND TASTING. Windsor Court, The New Orleans Grill, 300 Gravier St., 522-1994 -- Executive Chef Jonathan Wright will prepare hors d'oeuvres to accompany an array of white wines. Reservations required, limited seating. Tickets $35. 5:30 p.m. to 7 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 5
CHILDREN'S EDUCATION CONFERENCE. Delgado Community College, Student Life Center, 586-8509 -- The Greater New Orleans Association for the Education of Young Children presents sessions for administrators, teachers, caregivers and parents of children from birth to age 8. Registration on site, $65 for GNOAEYC members, $80 for nonmembers. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Saturday.
SATCHMO SUMMERFEST. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., (800) 673-5725 -- Free, scholarly and music conference and celebration with seminars exploring Louis Armstrong's music hosted by Louisiana State Museum, along with a weekend jazz concert series. Visit www.satchmosummerfest.com for more info. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; concerts are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Concert tickets $25, $35 and $40.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS. Oakwood Center, 197 Westbank Expwy., Suite 33, Gretna, 362-1900 -- Free blood pressure screenings from West Jefferson Hospital. 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
MUSIC AT THE MARKET SERIES. Crescent City Farmers Market, 3700 Orleans Ave., 861-5898 -- Shop and enjoy traditional mountain folk music by Jan Bell. Free and open to the public. 3 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, modern jazz performance by the James Singleton Trio. Tickets $10 nonmember adults; $8 nonmember seniors over 65 and students with ID; $5 UNO students with ID and children 5-17; free for members and children under 5. 6 p.m. to 8 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.
LIP SERVICE. The 4th Edition, 2613 Jasmine St., 669-2999 -- Featuring poetry, visual arts by Janethia Richard and games, with entertainment by DJ Slab 1. Hosted by Thais Mills. Cover $6.90. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Open run.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR. Oakwood Center, 197 Westbank Expwy., Suite 33, Gretna, 362-1900 -- Reps from colleges, local businesses and specialized training programs will be on hand to provide information. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
POZAZZ. True Brew Café, 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 7 VOODOO DISCUSSION. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St., 861-5898 -- Professor Ward will lead a discussion with local voodoo practitioners and historians. Free and open to the public. 8 a.m. to noon.
KREWE OF LASALLE MEETING. Kenner Mardi Gras Museum, 421 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-6830 -- An organizational meeting for the formation of the Krewe of LaSalle, which includes a brief overview of the plans for the club followed by a question and answer period. Membership applications will be available. Free admission. 1 p.m.
MERMAID GARDENS FLEA MARKET & POLKA PARTY. Mermail Lounge, 1100 Constance St., 524-4747 -- Vintage and designer clothing, handmade crafts and jewelry, and munchies, with music by Apolkalypse Now!. Flea market 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., music 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR BANQUET. Radisson Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 1500 Canal St., 822-2224 -- Thirty-seventh annual banquet honoring lawmakers in the area. Hosted by The Alliance for Good Government. Featuring guest speaker Clancy DuBos and Eric Paulsen of WWL-TV as master of ceremonies. Tickets $45, $320 for table of eight. 5:30 p.m. cash bar opens, 7:00 p.m. dinner and awards presentation.
CULINARY CREATIONS EXTRAVAGANZA. New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio, 727 Magazine St., 529-7277 -- As part of White Linen Night, guests can enjoy sugar blowing demonstrations, pastilliage, chocolate sculpting and fruit and vegetable carving. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
EYES OF LOVE GALA. New Orleans Hilton Riverside, 1001 S. Peters St., 899-1144 -- Featuring a live and silent auction, a sit-down dinner and dancing with music by Ivy. Hosted by WRBH 88.3 FM Radio for the Blind and Print Handicapped. All proceeds benefit programs WRBH provides for the blind and print handicapped in the community. Tickets $110, can be purchased at the door; table sponsorships also available. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
GULASCH PARTY. The Deutsches Haus, 200 S. Galvez St., 483-0883 -- Enjoy gulasch, noodles, coleslaw, desserts and more as the German Festival Association prepares for its annual Oktoberfest Parade. Featuring WWL-TV reporter Stephanie Riegel as the grand marshal this year. Tickets $20, must be purchased in advance. 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m.
WHITE LINEN NIGHT. 300-700 blocks of Julia Street, 528-3805 -- Featuring live music and art openings at 20 galleries with works by local, national and international artists. Food can be purchased at booth stations. Post party to follow at the Contemporary Arts center (900 Camp St.), with Latin dance lessons, live Latin music and art installations. Free admission for White Linen Night, free for members at post party, $5 for nonmembers. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (White Linen Night), 9 p.m. to midnight (post party).
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Stadium, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155 -- Enjoy a live performance by the Molly Ringwalds after the Zephyrs take on the Portland Beavers. Free with paid admission to the game. Tickets $7, $8.50, $9.50. 6:05 p.m. game time, 9:30 concert.
SIX FLAGS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Six Flags New Orleans, 12301 Lake Forest Blvd., 253-8100 -- Featuring funk music from Big Sam's Funky Nation. Call for more info. Free with park admission. 7 p.m.
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LOCKS OF LOVE CUT-A-THON. Lakeside Shopping Center, Center Court, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 272-0158 -- Donate your locks for children with long-term or permanent hair loss. Anyone with a 10-inch haircut or longer will receive a T-shirt while supplies last. All proceeds benefit Locks of Love. Haircuts $15, regardless of length. 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520 -- Enjoy a varied program of classical and popular music with guitarists Velimir Vuk and Chip Wilson and pianist Albinas Prizgintas. Free and open to the public. 5 p.m.
PHILO CAFÉ 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.
Monday 9
TIBETAN BUDDHIST TEACHINGS. First Unitarian Church, 2903 Jefferson Ave., 821-8258 -- Weekly workshop on 'The Three Principle Aspects of the Path,' with a DVD presentation by master teacher Lama Yeshe. No pre-registration required. 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. every Monday through Aug. 23. (Classes began July 26.)
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NATIONAL AND STATE BALLOON CHAMPIONSHIPS. Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 768-7221 -- A five-day competition with the States' top 40 balloon pilots. Free and open to the public with free parking. Call for times. Wednesday-Saturday.
Friday 6
NATIVE SEED MOSAIC ART. Mississippi State University, Crosby Arboretum, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune, Miss., (601) 799-2311, ext. 21 -- Children can learn about the functions of seeds while making crafts. Admission $2 for child nonmembers, free for child members; free for parents/guardians. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturday 7
DUCK CALLING CHAMPIONSHIP. The Trade Mart, Jackson, Miss., (601) 720-2253 -- Duck callers from around the states can compete for the 2004 Mississippi State and Delta Region Duck Calling Championship. Call for more info and registration fee. 1 p.m.
TALENT 2004. Fox Performance Arts Center, 111 S. Washington St., Marksville (318) 253-8662 -- Talent competition where competitors will be divided into six categories by age and given four minutes to perform. Call for more info. Registration deadline Thursday. Entry fee $50. 6:30 p.m.
JOE DIFFIE AND MARK CHESTNUTT. Grand Casino, Biloxi Grand Theatre, 265 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (228) 436-2946 -- Enjoy a live performance from both country musicians. Tickets $24.95 and $19.95. 8 p.m.
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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.
