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family
Wednesday 8
AN EVENING WITH AESOP. Fine Arts Center, 1733 Constantinople St., 269-3922 -- Porta-Puppet Players presents 'Dinner Theater for Kids' with five of Aesop's Fables, dinner and birthday cake. Tickets $12; reservations required. 6 p.m. doors open, 6:45 p.m. dinner and show.
Friday 10
PAJAMA PARTY. Borders Books Music & Cafe, 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-1363 -- Come dressed in PJs for 'It's Hard to Be Five' storytime and activities. 7 p.m.
Saturday 11
NATURE PROGRAMS. Fontainbleau State Park, Hwy. 190 east of Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 -- History Hayride gives a tour of the park, and the Audubon Institute's Aqua Van makes an appearance at 1 p.m.. Hayrides 10 a.m., 10:40 a.m. and 11:20 a.m.; registration encouraged. Admission $2 per vehicle up to four passengers, then 50 cents each additional passenger.
Sunday 12
FAMILY DAY WITH JA. Heritage Park, Slidell, (985) 726-9298 -- Fundraiser with Junior Auxiliary of Slidell with live music by the Fuzzy Dice, food, kids' performances, space walks, games, raffles, a fire truck tour and more. Tickets $1. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
special events
Wednesday 8
CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND. Dashka Roth Contemporary Jewelry & Judaica, 332 Chartres St., 523-0805 -- Nationwide fundraiser for CERF, group assisting craftspeople needing help as result of natural disaster, illness, theft and fire, with bids on donated items through Sunday, Sept. 26, closing party.
COVENANT CAFE. Covenant Cafe, 1515 Poydras St., 522-3336 -- Ribbon-cutting grand opening of Covenant House's restaurant program designed to help at-risk youth with job skills and experience. Refreshments served. 11 a.m.
THE DOG & PONY SHOW. Pan Am Building, 601 Poydras St., 11th floor, 525-7453 -- New Orleans Bar Association presents annual Louisiana legislative review followed by 'The Cat and Mouse Show: Chasing Down Lawmakers and Issues.' Two hours CLE credit. $45 NOBA members, $55 non-member. 11:30 a.m.
EUGENE CORNELIUS. Polynesian Joe's, 809 Magazine St., 525-9301 -- Reception for United States Small Business Administration district director, Eugene Cornelius, with refreshments and entertainment. Free. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
ABITA BEER DINNER. Cafe Adelaide, 300 Poydras St., 595-3305 -- Meal of five-courses prepared by chef Kevin Vizard paired to Abita beer. $60 per person. 6:30 p.m.
MEET THE ARTIST. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805 -- Gallery tour and conversation with artist Jack Ox, whose exhibit Picturing Music is on display. Free. 7 p.m.
JONATHAN KOZOL. Loyola University, Roussel Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 861-5888 -- Education and social justice advocate Jonathan Kozol gives lecture 'Separate and Unequal: The Struggle for Urban Schools.' Free. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 9
TAKE A BREAK FROM SMOKING. Duncan Plaza, Poydras and Loyola streets, (800) LUNG-USA -- The state Department of Health and Hospitals and city Health Department host program with 20-foot inflatable cigarette butt, venting of smokers' frustrations, education, fun and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
OGDEN AFTER HOURS. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Stephen Goldring Hall, 925 Camp St., 539-9600 -- Enjoy a live jazz performance by Tony Degradi Trio with interview by Keith Spera. 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.
WINES AROUND THE WORLD. Muriel's Jackson Square, 801 Chartres St., 568-1885 -- Tasting of top-rated wines from around the world paired to Muriel's chef Erik Veney's food. Proceeds benefit Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Casual dress; limited free parking available at 535 Chartres St. or 625 St. Ann St. Tickets $55 advance, $65 at door. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (For more on the LPO season, see the cover story in this issue.)
Friday 10
PLANT SALE. Covenant House courtyard, 611 N. Rampart St., 982-1922 -- White Dove Landscaping holds plant sale of local flora and fauna benefiting Covenant House. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LOUISIANA HOME & GARDEN SHOW. Morial Convention Center, (888) 430-SHOW -- Second annual show with local and national vendors with seminars on home, garden and fitness. TLC's While You Were Out star carpenter Andrew Dan-Jumbo emcees, celebrity chefs offer demonstrations and tastings, Elvis impersonator, live music, Friday happy hour and Saturday auction. Friday-Sunday. Admission $9 (see Gambit Weekly ad for $2 coupon). Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
NORLI GALA FUNDRAISER. Six Flags, I-10 at I-510, 527-6919 -- New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute hosts gala fundraiser to build future programs. Event features catered food, auctions, Jackson Square tarot card readers and live music by Irvin Mayfield (patron party) and the Boogie Men. Call or email eblache@gnoinc.org for tickets and info. Patron party 6 p.m., gala 7 p.m.
D. ANTHONY. Mule's Restaurant, 1701 Laharpe St., 243-1361 -- Young rapper D. Anthony's CD-release party for Chemotherapy, his album recorded while battling cancer. Free admission. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
ALPHA XIX AWARDS. Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St., 885-3327 -- The Fashion Group Foundation of New Orleans hosts annual awards program 'Scents & Fashion Sensibility' with cocktails, auction, Andrea Jovine fashion show, awards and more. Tickets $80, patron tables $1,000 for 10 seats. 6 p.m.
NORTH INDIAN CLASSIC MUSIC. Loyola University, Roussel Hall, 288-9780 -- India Arts Circle of New Orleans and Loyola University present concert featuring sitar, tabla and vocals. Admission $25 reserved, $15 general, $7 students. 7:30 p.m.
TELLING HISTORY: WOMEN IN JOURNALISM. Fair Grinds Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon St., 948-3222 -- Two local women tell their stories with archival documents, presentation and Q&A. Free. 7:30 p.m.
JUSTICE FOR ALL BALL. Gallier Hall, 581-3480 -- The Pro Bono Project's annual fundraiser for providing free civil legal services for the area's poor features catered food, bands Camino Real and the Iguanas, auctions and more. Tickets $100 per person; free parking. 8 p.m. to midnight.
Saturday 11
FREEDOM RUN. City Park, Roosevelt Mall, 482-6682 -- New Orleans Track Club hosts 5K race and half-mile kids' run/walk to benefit Each One Save One. Awards by age groups; food and family activities follow. Registration $12 advance, $18 day of. 8 a.m.
PATRIOT DAY. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012, ext. 225 -- Day to commemorate 9/11 with blood drive, living history corps demonstrations, program 'Voices: Words and Writings from the WWII Years' read by Orlin Corey, lecture with author Thaddeus Holt. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
KIWANIS FISHING RODEO. Various marinas, 587-3921 -- Kiwanis Club's Fishing Rodeo benefiting Kids Kicking Cancer with area-wide fishing with weigh-ins at area marinas for adult and children's prizes for redfish, speckled trout and more. Visit www.louisianafishingrodeo.com for info. Registration $25 adults, $10 children 12 and under. Weigh-ins held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS BENEFIT. Boomtown Casino, 4132 Peters Road, Harvey, 348-1535 -- Third annual Red Knights Louisiana benefit for families of fallen firefighters in Orleans and Jefferson parishes features motorcycle poker run to area stops and a post-party with food, drinks, spacewalks and live music by Marshall Tucker Band. Admission $5, children under 12 free. 1 p.m. gates open; poker run 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. registration at Boomtown.
TEA & TOUR BENEFIT. Residence, 1525 Short St., 310-6931 -- Home of former Louisiana Gov. Richard Leche (1936-39) open for tea and tour catered by Commander's Palace. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities' AIDS Services. Tickets $25. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS. Municipal Auditorium, Armstrong Park, (941) 378-8807 -- Touring animal-free circus with acrobats, clowns, trapeze artists and more. Visit www.moscowcircusstars.com for info. Tickets $20 adults, $7.50 children 12 and under. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday.
CRESCENT CITY CONNECTION ROAD RACE. Begins at West Jefferson Fitness Center, 175 Hector Ave., Terrytown -- Four-mile run crossing over CCC bridge, followed by post-party at TwiRoPa Mills (1544 Tchoupitoulas St.) with food, drinks and music by Henry Butler. Bus service available; visit www.ccff.org for info. Registration $20. 5 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. start, 7 p.m. party.
MEMORY BELL. Various locations, 260-BELL -- Annual event remembering 9/11 with ceremonies across region (St. Louis Cathedral, French Quarter; Veterans Memorial Square at Causeway, Metairie; Liberty Bell, St. Bernard Cultural Center; Heritage Park, Slidell; Veterans Park, Houma). Citizens invited to bring any bell to ring or purchase $3 'Memory Bell.' Broadcast live on WWL-TV. 6 p.m.
JAZZ'N THE VINES. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, Bush, (985) 892-9742 -- Vineyards opens grounds for concert by vocal jazz group the Pfister Sisters. Bring picnic fare and gear, wine and gourmet picnic food sold. Admission $8.50. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
THE AHMAD JAMAL TRIO. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3800 -- Legendary jazz pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal performs with drummer Idris Muhammad and bassist James Cammack to kick off the CAC's new NEA Jazz Masters series. Tickets $25 general, $20 CAC members/students. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
MONEY. The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700 -- Opening party for open-call art exhibit of visual art, performance art, spoken word, comedy, theater and music with theme 'Money.' Featuring band Chris Klein & the Boulevards. Free. 7 p.m. to midnight. Sunday 12 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. Louisiana Superdome, (800) 877-0890 -- Saints' season opener hosting the Seattle Seahawks. Tickets $65-$150. Noon.
MERMAID FLEA MARKET & POLKA PARTY. Mermaid Lounge, 1100 Constance St., 524-4747 -- Monthly sale of vintage and designer clothing, handmade crafts, art, books, CDs, and more. Polka band Apolkalypse Now! performs at 4 p.m. and serves beer-boiled bratwurst. Free. 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520 -- The Nandance Project presents 'Moving Verse' concert of original music by Julian Garcia (drums, piano), Janna Saslaw (flute), Steve Berman (bassoon). Movement by Nanette Ledet, Bob Kaufman's poetry read by Dennis Formento. Free. 5 p.m.
volunteer
ART FOR ARTS' SAKE. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805 -- Volunteers needed for annual Art for Arts' Sake celebration Saturday, Oct 2. Shifts 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Email jreid@cacno.org for info.
GIRLS AND BOYS TOWN OF LOUISIANA. 949-9248 or e-mail niuss@girlsandboystown.org -- 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.
TOURO INFIRMARY SERVICES. Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher St., 897-8107 -- Touro's Dept. of Volunteer Services seeks volunteers over age 18 for variety of opportunities and responsibilities. Orientation required; next session Oct. 5. Call for application and interview.
road trip
Thursday 9
ART. Hammond Regional Arts Center, 217 E. Thomas St., Hammond, (985) 542-7113 -- Jitterbug Productions presents Yasmina Reza's satirical examination of the question 'What is art?' when one friend's purchase of a white painting with white lines offends another. Selisa Hue directs Clarence Wethern, Danny Trentacosta and Josh Tillotson. Tickets $10. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, through Sept. 17.
Friday 10
LAFAYETTE REGGAE AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL. Pelican Park, Carencro, (337) 886-0752 -- Annual fest features mix of reggae, world beat, jazz, ska and funk. Featured acts include Third World, The Meditations, Higher Heights and Irie Vibrations. Unique food and crafts vendors. Call or email lafayettereggae@aol.com for info. Admission $15; children 10 and under free. 5 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; ends at midnight all days.
Saturday 11
LOUISIANA FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. Downtown Monroe at Ouachita, (318) 324-1665 -- Annual festival featuring 40 crafts vendors, food demonstrations and vendors, storytellers and live soul, jazz, country, gospel, Cajun, zydeco and R&B music, with featured acts Marce Lacouture, Ingrid Lucia, Irma Thomas and Julie-Ann Banks. For directions, full schedule and other info visit www.louisianafolklifefest.org. Saturday-Sunday.
SECOND SATURDAY ARTWALK. Old Town, Bay St. Louis, Miss., (228) 467-6870 -- Artists' receptions at several galleries, live music, shopping and refreshments, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
ongoing
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.
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