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Saturday 18
WILD THINGS YOUTH ART CONTEST. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 61389 Hwy. 434, Lacombe, (985) 882-2021 -- Call for children ages 5-18 for artwork depicting plants, animals and landscapes of Breton Sound Refuge. All entries due Saturday; works to be displayed Oct. 2.
special events
Tuesday 14
HOLY SPIRITS. Wit's Inn, 141 N. Carrollton Ave., 888-4004 -- Casual, social meeting series (formerly 'Theology on Tap') presented by St. Clement/St. Anthony. Topic is 'What's in Your CD Player?' with speaker Libby from Lifesongs on contemporary Christian music. Cocktails 5:45 p.m., speaker 6:15 p.m.
TAI CHI CLASSES. St. Georges Church, 4600 St. Charles Ave., 861-3263 -- Instruction in tai chi. Call for info. 6:30 p.m.
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE DEBATE. Tulane University Law School, 6329 Freret St., room 110, 237-6750 -- Supporters and opponents debate Sept. 18 ballot measure for same-sex marriages in Louisiana. Panel includes Rep. Steve Scalise, the Rev. Gene Mills, Chris Daigle and Randy Evans. Free. 7 p.m.
PET BEREAVEMENT. Jefferson SPCA, 1 Humane Way, Harahan, 733-7387 -- Seminars held monthly for those grieving the loss of a pet. Free; pre-registration required. 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
CRESCENT CITY. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812 -- Taping of WWNO's variety show of New Orleans art and culture features host Ronnie Virgets, musician Fredy Omar, jazz historian Bruce Raeburn, live comedy and house band Astral Project. Tickets $19, include one drink. 8 p.m.
Wednesday 15
GALA HORSE SHOWS. Gala Show Grounds, 27460 Polo Road, Folsom, (985) 796-0077 -- Equestrian competition for a $25,000 grand prix. Visit www.galahorseshows.com for directions and info. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
TULANE LATIN AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 500 Poydras St., 866-1583 -- Annual conference on legal, economic and political issues connecting the United States and Latin America. For full schedule and to register, visit www.law.tulane.edu/lali. Registration $300. Wednesday through Friday.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Delgado Community College, City Park campus, Student Life Center, 483-8080, ext. 232 -- The Center for Nonprofit Resources holds 20th annual BoardsWork! weekly leadership training for individuals looking to serve on boards for local nonprofit agencies. Series costs $400. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., through Oct. 27.
LOUISIANA PURCHASE SERIES. Smith Library, 6301 Canal Blvd., 596-2638 -- Loyola University professor David Moore leads six-week series examining Louisiana Purchase topics. This week: 'Three Nations and a Territory: France, Spain, America and Louisiana.' Free. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday 16
YOUR CREOLIZED FRIEND, LAFCADIO HEARN. Various French Quarter locations, 598-6443 -- Commemoration of death of famed 19th century writer Lafcadio Hearn features dinner parties, book readings and symposium. For full schedule, visit www.hearncenter.org. Prices vary by event. Thursday-Saturday.
SALUTE TO THE ARTS. Place St. Charles, 201 St. Charles Ave., 524-4444 -- Eleventh annual event with local arts organizations providing info about upcoming events and live performances by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the New Orleans Opera Association and Komenka Dance Ensemble. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
THURSDAY HEALTH CLINCS. New Orleans Music Office Co-Op, 4040 Tulane Ave., 483-2880 -- Monthly health-care clinics designed for musicians' needs, with topics from road food to dental care. Free; call to register, space is limited. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
OGDEN AFTER HOURS. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Stephen Goldring Hall, 925 Camp St., 539-9600 -- Enjoy a live performance by Los Vecinos. 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.
TWO NIGHTS OF TCHAIKOVSKY. Orpheum Theater, 127 University Place, 523-6530 -- The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs two concerts featuring the music of Russian composer Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Klauspeter Seibel conducts. Tickets start at $13. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday.
Friday 17
HIV/AIDS FORUM. NO/AIDS Task Force, 2601 Tulane Ave., 632-2858, ext. 271 -- Forum exploring best treatment options available to local HIV/AIDS patients, led by Dr. James Carroll. Lunch provided. Noon to 1 p.m.
BAYOU BACCHANAL. Various locations, 341-1044 -- Second annual Caribbean Carnival celebration with kickoff dance party 9 p.m. Friday night (American Legion Hall, 2301 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna); parade from Harrah's Casino to Armstrong Park at 11 a.m. Saturday followed by arts and crafts, live music and Caribbean food until 7 p.m.; and concert 11 p.m. Saturday night with Byron Lee & the Dragonaires of Jamaica (Radisson Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 1500 Canal St.). Dance party tickets $12, parade and park free admission, concert tickets $40.
ART A LA CARTE. The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700 -- Eclectic evening of art combines hors d'oeuvres, drinks, comedian Marcia Wall, burlesque styling, Dr. Seuss interpretation, hair cuts and manicures, and performance by artist Heather Weathers. Tickets $10. 6 p.m.
LOUISIANA SHRIMP FESTIVAL. Archbishop Hannan High School, 2501 Hannan Blvd., Mereaux, 279-1921 -- Annual school fundraiser with live music, games, food and crafts. Admission $1. 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday, noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
ARTISTS FOR KERRY. Tipitina's French Quarter, 233 N. Peters St., 460-8424 -- Multi-media fundraiser for Sen. John Kerry's presidential campaign with musicians John Boutte, James Singleton, Coco Robicheaux, Hot Club of New Orleans and more. Local artists donate works for auction; Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu speaks. Visit www.artistsforkerry.org. $25 donation. 7 p.m. to midnight.
Saturday 18
BYWATER ART MARKET. Markey Park, Piety and Royal streets, 944-7900 -- Monthly market of variety of artwork from more than 60 vendors, now with juried competition. Live music by Zydepunks, food from Elizabeth's Restaurant sold. Free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
THREADS DEMONSTRATION DAY. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100 -- Local organizations involved in needlework, quilting, weaving, embroidery and other thread-related arts demonstrate skills and work. Free. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
MEDIA WORKSHOP. Xavier University, University Center, room 205, 236-4674 -- Scott McLarty, national media director for the Green Party, leads workshop on developing media contacts and getting your message out. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CANSTRUCTION 2004. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 525-8320 -- Awards gala for Canstruction, a public display sculpture made of donated canned foods to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Live music by Elizabeth Messina Quartet, catered food, celebrity judges. $5 donation or three canned goods for admission. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
FAILING KANSAS. Contemporary Arts Center, 800 Camp St., 528-3800 -- The first in a trilogy of media operas by Mikel Rouse is based on gruesome events in 1959 Kansas made famous by Truman Capote's In Cold Blood. Tickets $20 general, $15 CAC members and students. 8 p.m. Sunday 19 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. Louisiana Superdome, (800) 877-0890 -- Saints host San Francisco 49ers. Tickets $65-$150. Noon.
U.S. SENATE FORUM. Xavier University, University Center, third floor, 520-7568 -- Press Club of New Orleans presents public forum 'It's Your Vote: The Race for U.S. Senate' features candidates Chris John, John Kennedy, Arthur Morrell and David Vitter, moderated by Xavier's Warren Bell and local journalists. Free. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
call for volunteers
Saturday 18
PUBLIC LANDS DAY. Various locations -- Army Corps of Engineers invites public to help in cleaning up local public lands: Atchafalaya Basin (337-585-0853), Bonnet Carre Spillway (985-764-0126), and Old River Lock (862-2525).
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES. 310-6962 -- The Archdiocese of New Orleans needs volunteers for delivery to domestic violence shelter, once or twice a month.
YOUTH RESTORATION PROJECT. (866) 859-5974 -- Volunteers needed for local teen intervention programs to be formally unveiled this fall by Police Chief Eddie Compass and Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard. Roles from hip-hop poets to choir directors needed. Call or email gkannie95@yahoo.com for info.
call for musicians
Wednesday 15
TUBA FATS TRIBUTE. Carter G. Woodson School, 2514 Third St., 582-0112/282-9567 -- Musicians needed for tribute to the late Anthony 'Tuba Fats' Lacen, a Woodson alumni. Subsequent monthly shows to follow. Call for info.
road trip
Wednesday 14
ELLEN DOUGLAS. Pass Christian Books, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Pass Christian, Miss., (228) 452-7399 -- Author reads and discusses her latest book, Witnessing. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 17
FESTVAL ACADIENS. Downtown Lafayette, (800) 346-1958 -- Cajun French culture celebrated with three combined festivals: Festival de Musique Acadienne (music), the Bayou Food Festival and Louisiana Craft Fair. Musical lineup includes Wayne Toups and ZydeCajun, Balfa Toujours, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, and Jackie Callier. Call or visit www.lafayettetravel.com for info. Free admission. Friday-Sunday.
SCREENWRITING & FILM WORKSHOP. L&N Train Depot, Old Town Bay St. Louis, Miss., 466-6258 -- Intensive three-day workshop with Ghost Rider Pictures led by Steven Scaffidi and Wickes Helmbolt. Visit www.ghostriderpictures.com for info. Friday-Sunday.
GRAND BOIS POW-WOW. Grand Bois Park, Hwy. 24, Bourg, (985) 594-7410 -- Eleventh annual inter-tribal pow-wow with dancing, live music, crafts and food. No alcohol allowed. Admission $3 adults, $2 seniors/students. 6 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday.
PETER FRAMPTON. Beau Rivage Casino, 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (888) 566-7469 -- Classic rock hero performs. Tickets $32.95. 8 p.m. Saturday 18 GLORY ROAD. Riverside Centroplex, 275 River Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 389-1136 -- Jerry Bruckheimer/Disney Pictures film Glory Road seeks 4,000 volunteers over age 18 for scene. Mid-60s business attire requested. 10 a.m.
RENDEZVIEW. Beau Rivage Marina, 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (228) 896-4511 -- Second annual fundraiser for Red Cross includes dinner party, yacht show, wine tasting party, schooner rides, demonstrations, vendors and more. ' Taste of Beau Rivage' from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; tickets $75. From noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, yacht tours and demonstrations; tickets $10 adults, $5 children.
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SEKUL'S WOLFACE POTTERY AND GALLERY. 1202 Government St., Ste. B, Ocean Springs, Miss., (228) 818-9666 -- Spring 2004 Mississippi Art Colony Travel Show, juried exhibition of works by members of the Mississippi Art Colony, through Sept. 25.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Grand Casino Biloxi, 265 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (800) 354-2450 -- Nationally touring musical based on classic stories by Sholom Aleichem about the bonds within a Jewish family in rural Russia in 1905. Tickets $19.95-$24.95 weekdays, $24.95-$29.95 Saturday-Sunday. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through Sept. 19.
MIDDLE-AGED WHITE GUYS. Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 216-0660 -- Jane Martin's comedy finds three brothers honoring the memory of a woman they all loved while in a garbage dump in Middle America on the Fourth of July. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, through Sept. 25.
