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Saturday 16
FIELD DAY. Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge, Highway 61 in St. Francisville, (225) 635-3521 -- Annual event showcasing the refuge's habitat and wildlife, with tours, hot dogs, free drinks and prizes. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FRIGHT FEST. Six Flags, I-10 at I-510, 253-8100 -- Halloween celebration includes pumpkin pie-eating contest, with categories for children, teens and adults. Professional eaters not allowed. Free with park admission. 3 p.m.
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Tuesday 12
PARTY WITH PAPA NOEL. W Hotel, 333 Poydras St., 269-9600 -- Benefit for Pensacola Hotel/Motel Association features holiday Reveillon food samples for area restaurants, open bar and music by Louis Armstrong Society Jazz Band. Tickets $30. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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 with topic 'What's in Your CD Player?' with speaker Libby from LifeSongs (89.1 FM) on contemporary Christian music. Cocktails 5:45 p.m., speaker 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday 13
THE TALL CLUB. Lakeview Baptist Church, 6100 Canal Blvd., 488-7069 -- Club seeks to promote fellowship among tall local residents with social and recreational activities. Meeting followed by dinner at Dixie Chicken & Ribs. All women over 5-foot-10 and men over 6-foot-2 invited. 6:30 p.m.
BEST BARTENDER CONTEST. Lafayette Square, 600 block of St. Charles Avenue, 309-8320 -- Finalists from best New Orleans bartender compete with partygoers casting ballots. DJ, prizes and celebrities also featured. Admission $5. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday 14
A NIGHT OF MAGIC. Washington Square Park, 700 Frenchmen St., 486-8144 -- Benefit for Girls and Boys Town of Louisiana with catered gourmet food, jazz vocalist Phillip Manuel and drinks. Tickets $75. 7 p.m.
SOUTHERN IMPROV FESTIVAL. Jewel Gallery, Jackson and Magazine streets, 231-7011 -- Fifteen improv comedy troupes perform over four nights. Visit www.southernimprovfest.com for info. 7 p.m.-until Thursday-Sunday.
WHOLISTIC WELLNESS NETWORK. Unity Church, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 889-8996 -- Live demonstration of alternative healing modalities. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday 15
NATIONAL FERAL CAT DAY. Ark Animal Hospital, 4025 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 838-9167 -- Vets offer to spay/neuter cats for $10 each. By appointment only.
MERCEDES TUCKER STAMPS. Woodson Junior High, 2514 Third St., 896-4069 -- Legendary local music instructor Stamps honored in program, also with release of new booklet by school historian Al Kennedy about Stamps' contributions. Free admission. 1 p.m.
VOODOO ECONOMIXX. City Park, Popp's Fountain, I-610 and Marconi Drive, 565-8138 -- Networking event for music and technology professionals with performance by Supagroup, tour of Voodoo Music Experience set-up and panel discussion. Free, registration required at http://events.ltc-la.org/entertech/registration.htm. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
FESTIVAL OF THE LAKE. Our Lady of the Lake campus, 300 Lafitte St., Old Mandeville, (985) 845-9200 -- Annual festival features live music, local cuisine, children's games and activities and more. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
KAY REDFIELD JAMISON. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, 865-5210 -- Author and mental health advocate gives lecture 'Exuberance: The Passion for Life' examining the link between mental illness and creativity. Free. 5 p.m.
OYSTER FESTIVAL. Our Lady of Lourdes, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet, 682-3046 -- Festival features oysters prepared in many ways, regional cuisine, live music, children's activities, closing fireworks show and more. Music includes No Idea 7 p.m. Friday, Zebra 8 p.m. Saturday, Na Na Sha 6 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 5:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.
SUNSET AT THE LANDING. Columbia Street Landing, Covington, (985) 966-1975 -- Concert series features bluegrass group The Dismembered Tennesseans. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
HOUSE OF SHOCK. 4951 River Road, Jefferson, 734-7462 -- Annual haunted house also features live music. Visit www.houseofshock.com for info. Tickets $15 Friday-Saturday, $10 Sunday. 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, through Oct. 31.
DONNA'S ANNIVERSARY. Donna's Bar and Grill, 800 N. Rampart St., 596-6914 -- Celebration of the 10th wedding anniversary of owners Donna and Charlie, plus club's 11th anniversary with free food and music by Treme Brass Band (8 p.m.) and George French and Friends (11:30 p.m.). Free. 8 p.m.
Saturday 16
WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL. Tchefuncte River in Madisonville, (985) 845-9200 -- Annual display of historic and contemporary wooden boats. Saturday-Sunday.
BYWATER ART MARKET. Markey Park, Piety and Royal streets, 944-7900 -- Monthly market featuring more than 60 artists in variety of mediums, plus food sold by Elizabeth's Restaurant. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PUBLIC INFORMATION. MLK School, 1617 Caffin Ave., 304-0684 -- Community groups and farmers market hold event to discuss lower Ninth Ward issues of job creation and security, safety, transportation, and creating a neighborhood farmers market. Lower Ninth Ward oral histories collected. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ALGIERS POINT TOUR. McDonogh Park, Eliza and Verret streets, Algiers, 366-0786 -- Annual home and garden tour of historic Algiers Point properties, featuring art, Oktoberfest celebration, pasta and plant sales. Tickets $10 advance, $12 day of. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
MASTERCLASS SERIES. Loyola University, Roussel Performance Hall, 865-3492 -- Concert by clarinetist Jaren Hinckley. Free admission. 1 p.m.
VETERANS PROGRAM. Main Library, 219 Loyola Ave., 596-2619 -- Local World War II vets host 'Freedom Fighters: A Date with Destiny' with memories, history discussions and slide show. Free. 1 p.m.
SALON ON THE RIVER. Residence, 5201 Patterson Road (River Road), Algiers, 391-9930 -- Fundraiser for Woodlands Trail and Park (www.woodlandstrail.com) features performance by vocalist Katherine Celine Osborne and pianist James Jenkins. Tickets $50. 2 p.m.
NIGHT TIME GOLF & TWILIGHT TENNIS. Colonial Country Club, 42 Colonial Club Drive, Harahan, 842-7113 -- Annual fundraiser for Ochsner for Children with evening golf and tennis competitions, plus catered food, drinks, auctions and live music. Tickets $45 party, $80 sports play and party. 6:30 p.m.
I'LL BE SEEING YOU. Carlone's, 100 N. Labarre Road, Metairie, 885-2000 -- Jefferson Symphony Chorus performs World War II-era songs. Tickets $10 adults, $5 seniors, children and active and retired military in uniform.
DILLARD UNIVERSITY ANNIVERSARY. Sheraton Hotel, 500 Canal St., 816-4260 -- Dillard celebrates its 135th anniversary with dinner, live music, comedy and awards ceremony, with proceeds benefiting school's scholarship fund. Tickets $125. 7:30 p.m.
CENTER STAGE. NOCCA/Riverfront, Lupin Hall, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2900 -- Jazz vocalist Carla Cook performs concert. Tickets $20. 8 p.m.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. Mama's Blues, 616 N. Rampart St., second floor, 523-5546 -- Transylvanian Electric Company performs scenes along with screening of film version. Admission $5. Midnight.
Sunday 17
BUILDING YOUR SKILL SET, BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS. Tulane University, Architecture Building, 343-1243 -- National Energy Raters Association's three-day conference with workshops, lectures and more for housing industry professionals. Visit www.EnergyRaters.com for full schedule. Registration $150 NERA members, $250 non-members. Sunday-Tuesday.
EYES ON YOU JAZZ GALA. Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St., 280-5715 -- Annual benefit for TRAC Creative Music and Jazz Camp for visually impaired teen musicians, with musical performances including headliner Henry Butler, open bar, buffet, auctions and more. Tickets $50. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
MUSICAL EXCURSIONS SERIES. UNO Performing Arts Center, 280-6381 -- Soprano Valerie Francis-Jones performs. Tickets $5. 2 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520 -- Musical performance by pianist David Reis of Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt and more. Free. 5 p.m.
SOUTHERN JEZEBELLES. One Eyed Jacks, 616 Toulouse St., 606-9903 -- Burlesque troupe presents show of international dances in 'Around the World Š Or Bust!' with emcee Danny Martini and jazz from Matt Perrine and the Bumpin' Grinders. Tickets $18 advance, $20 at door. 9 p.m.
Monday 18
A LANGUAGE FEW ARE SPEAKING. University of New Orleans Women's Center, Earl K. Long Library, 280-7285; Tulane University, Richardson Hall, 865-5762 -- Rauda Morcos, a Palestinian lesbian activist and poet, explains mission of Palestinian feminism against gendered and national struggles. Both events free. Brown bag lunch 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at UNO; discussion and reception 7:30 p.m. at Tulane.
call for volunteers
HOPE HOUSE. 525-2561 -- Volunteers from across metro area needed to help teach computer skills, help children with reading skills and homework and keep the community center open.
TOURO INFIRMARY SERVICES. Touro Infirmary, 1401 Foucher St., 897-8107 -- Volunteers over age 18 needed to serve in variety of positions and schedules. Orientation required. Call for application and to set up appointment.
road trip
Wednesday 13
ARNA BONTEMPS. Bontemps Museum, 1327 Third St., Alexandria, (318) 473-4692 -- The Arna Bontemps African American Museum hosts 'Arna Bontemps: The Man, His Works, His Legacy' with events including book fair, film screening, theater, music, readings and panel discussions. Visit www.arnabontempsmuseum.com for info. All events free except Hope Symphony (Saturday night), with tickets $20 adults, $10 seniors and children. Wednesday-Saturday.
Friday 15
MUSIC FESTIVAL. Grand Bois Park, Bourg, (985) 594-7410 -- Festival of Cajun, swamp pop and zydeco music featuring Treater Band, Willie T, Warren Storm, Gilligan, Tommy Maclain, Pott Folse, Jerry Rains, La Kids, LA 56 Band, Ruffin Ready, Cajun Tou Jour. Regional food, drinks and beer sold; no ice chests allowed. Bring chairs; camping available. Admission $5. Friday-Sunday.
GEORGE CARLIN. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, 650 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, (888) 750-7111 -- Comedian and author performs. Call for ticket and showtime info.
Saturday 16
FALL HIKE. LSU Hilltop Museum, 11855 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 767-6916 -- Botanist leads hike through state wildlife management areas near Folsom. Lunch and stop at Louisiana Growers nursery included. Hunting or fishing license or Wild Louisiana Stamp required. Space limited, call to reserve spot. $20. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
OLD FARMERS DAY. Brunett Dairy Farm, Hwy. 1062 and Cory Road, Loranger, (985) 878-2360 -- Annual celebration of farming techniques and culture with children's games, food, live country and bluegrass music and more. Visit www.oldfarmersday.com for info. Admission $8 adults, $5 seniors, free for children under six. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
LOUISIANA HAYRIDE. Municipal Auditorium, 705 Elvis Presley Blvd., Shreveport, (800) 551-8682 -- Concert celebrating Elvis Presley's Louisiana Hayride concert 50 years ago with original Hayride and Presley band members. Visit www.stageofstars.com for info. Tickets $25-$45. 7:30 p.m.
DOLLY PARTON. Grand Casino, 265 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, (800) 354-2450 -- Country music legend performs two concerts. Tickets $64.95-$69.95. 8 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday.
Sunday 17
ANGOLA PRISON RODEO. Angola State Penitentiary, Angola, (225) 635-2592 -- Annual 'Wildest Show in the South' with prisoners competing in rodeo events, plus crafts sale. Visit www.angolarodeo.com for directions/info. Tickets $10. 2 p.m.
ongoing
A LIE OF THE MIND. Louisiana State University campus, Shaver Theatre, (225) 578-3527 -- LSU Theatre performs Sam Shepard's examination of distressed families and relationships within them. Jane Drake Brody directs. Tickets $15.50 adults, $13.50 seniors and students. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
THE BIEDENHARM MUSEUM AND GARDENS. 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, (318) 387-5281; (800) 362-0983 -- Windows to Heaven: Russian Icons From the Collection of Daniel R. Bibb, through December.
HAMMOND REGIONAL ARTS CENTER. 217 E. Thomas St., Hammond, (985) 542-7113 -- Monotype 2004, invitational exhibit of monotypes by various artists, through Oct. 28. Artists' reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday.
LOUISIANA'S OLD STATE CAPITOL. 100 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 342-0500 -- Huey Long Live! The Kingfish Speaks, new permanent animatronic exhibit about the life and times of Louisiana's former governor.
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