family
Wednesday 10
THE BEPUZZLED PILGRIM. Fine Arts Center, 1733 Constantinople St., 269-3922 -- Porta-Puppet Players present a Dinner Theatre for Kids event featuring their puppet musical-comedy about Thanksgiving. Dinner and show $12, reservations required. 6 p.m.
Saturday 13
AUDITION WORKSHOP. NOCCA/Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2787; www.nocca.com -- Audition workshop for metro area students interested in attending NOCCA. Call for time.
VAN GO. West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 364-3664 -- New Orleans Museum of Art's interactive Van Go brings art and imagination program for children in first through sixth grades. Free admission. 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
SCHOOLS FAIR. Newman School, 1953 Jefferson Ave., 896-8595 -- Students from across metro area in fourth through eighth grades and parents invited to meet with representatives from area private, parochial and public schools. Free admission. 10 a.m. to noon.
special events
Tuesday 9
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS WEEK. Multiple venues, 821-6407; www.nosaconn.com -- 'Cultural Exchange 2004' highlights connections of New Orleans and Africa with series of receptions, live music events, business seminars and networking. Visit Web site for full schedule. Tuesday-Sunday.
HOLY SPIRITS. Wit's Inn, 141 N. Carrollton Ave., 888-4004; http://theologyontap.tripod.com -- Parishes of St. Clement of Rome and St. Anthony of Padua host social event 'What's Behind Those Robes?' with Judge Roland Belsome. Free admission. 5:45 p.m. socializing, 6:15 p.m. speaker.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, (800) 4NBA-TIX; www.hornets.com -- Hornets host the Los Angeles Lakers. Tickets start at $10. 7 p.m.
ORGAN CONCERT. St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, 525-9585, ext. 21 -- British organist Thomas Trotter performs concert. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
WWNO LIVE TAPING. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles St., 581-5812; www.wwno.org -- Live taping of Crescent City radio show featuring trumpeter Jamil Sharif, jazz historian Bruce Raeburn, comedy sketches by the Live Nude Radio Players and music by Astral Project. 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Wednesday 10
BLACK STORYTELLING FESTIVAL. Hyatt Regency Hotel, 500 Poydras St., 394-2585; www.nabsinc.org -- Annual National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference features concerts, workshops, scholar panels. Wednesday-Sunday.
MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 865-5267 -- Concert series features pianist David Reis performing Beethoven, Chopin and more. Free admission. Noon.
SPAM, SPYWARE, VIRUSES AND COMPUTER SECURITY. Loyola University, Miller Hall, room 324, 864-7942; www.cba.loyno.edu -- Loyola Small Business Development Center presents workshop. Fee $20; pre-registration recommended. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday 11
SOLDIER'S HEALING FIELD. Lafreniere Park, Metairie, 455-4500 -- Tribute for Veterans Day with ceremonies and speakers with memorial display of flags to stay through Sunday. Free admission. 9 a.m.
VETERANS DAY. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.ddaymuseum.org -- All veterans, active and retired military receive free admission for Veterans Day festivities that include live music, ROTC presentations, ceremony and parade. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
YAPPY HOUR. Jefferson Feed & Garden Center, 4421 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 733-7387 -- Monthly event, with pet socializing, costume contest and more. Admission $10 donation to Jefferson SPCA, includes food and drink for humans and pets. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
35 & MORE. Restaurant Indigo, 2285 Bayou Road, 947-0123; www.35More.com -- Launch party for network and social group for professionals above age 35. Free admission. RVSP online encouraged. 6 p.m.
POSH PARTY. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 593-1881 -- 'The Best Girls Night Out' with spa services, live entertainment, shopping, champagne and hors d'oeuvres. Must be 21-older. Tickets $35. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
VOICEOVER TRAINING. Audioworks Studio, 4640 S. Carrollton Ave., 523-1465 -- Arts Council of New Orleans presents in-studio voiceover training with Diana Boylston. Session limited, reservations required. Fee $50 general admission, $40 Arts Council members. 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, and Thursday.
JON MEACHAM. Metairie Park Country Day, 300 Park Road, Metairie, 849-3111; www.mpcds.com -- Public lecture by managing editor of Newsweek. Free admission and open to public. 7 p.m.
Friday 12
OPERA AUDITIONS. Loyola University, Nunemaker Hall, (330) 263-2336; www.wooster.edu/ohiolightopera/ -- Auditions for professional Ohio Light Opera for 2005 summer festival. Call or visit Web site to request audition form.
RACE IN CENTRAL AMERICA. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, 865-5210; www.tulane.edu/~jwolfe/rp/program.html -- International conference of experts explores topic 'Between Race and Place: Blacks and Blackness in Central America and the Mainland Caribbean.' Friday-Saturday.
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, 865-5666 -- Tulane's annual Burkenroad Symposium on Business and Society hosts speakers and leaders on social entrepreneurship, private sector help of public issues. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
BOOK SALE. Tulane University, Jones Hall room 106, 865-5685 -- Book sale to benefit Friends of the Tulane University Library. Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
UNCORKED! The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 522-9200; www.theshopsatcanalplace.com -- Benefit for Contemporary Arts Center with top local restaurants pairing food to wine at each store on first two levels. The Wild Magnolias and Leah Chase perform. Tickets $25. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ART FOR ANIMALS AUCTION. Hotel Monaco, 333 St. Charles Ave., 486-4868; www.humanela.org -- Benefit for Humane Society of Louisiana with food, wine, silent and live auctions of artwork, plus animals for adoption. Tickets $50. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, (800) 4NBA-TIX; www.hornets.com -- Hornets host the Atlanta Hawks. Tickets start at $10. 7 p.m.
N.O.SOTROS AWARDS CEREMONY. Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Ave., 279-7470 -- Ceremony honoring leaders in local Hispanic community. Tickets $45 per person, includes buffet, open bar and entertainment. 7:30 p.m.
SOLO HARP CONCERT. NOCCA/Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2900; www.nocca.com -- Concert with acclaimed English harpist Catrin Finch. Tickets $15 general, $12 students. 7:30 p.m.
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA. Saenger Theatre, 143 N. Rampart St., 524-2490 -- Rock group performs Christmas music accompanied by light show. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 13
TREES, TREES, TREES. Delgado Community College, Student Life Center, 838-1170; www.jeffersonbeautification.org -- Annual tree workshop to promote beautiful neighborhoods and streetscape by Jefferson Beautification Inc. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CARE WALK. Bayou Signette State Park, Westwego, 341-1469 -- Benefit for Alzheimer's Services of the Crescent City with food, music, entertainment and more. 8:30 a.m.
FALL FESTIVAL. Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road, Destrehan, (985) 764-9315 -- Annual festival with more than 150 artisan vendors, antiques appraisal, regional cuisine, live music, history exhibits and more. Admission $5 adults, Free admission kids ages 12-under. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
HOME FAIR. Green Project Warehouse, 2831 Marais St., 945-0245 -- The Green Project hosts home-ownership workshop, exhibits with the group's resources, kids' program on urban wildlife, live music, catered food and drinks and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
AN ADOPTION AFFAIR. Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center, 4421 Jefferson Hwy., 944-PETS; www.la-spca.org -- LA/SPCA adoption counselors offer animals for adoption and advice. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FERRARI CLASSIC. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488, ext. 932; www.longuevue.com -- Annual Concorso D'Eleganza with more than 100 vintage and new Ferraris on display. Admission $20 adults, children under 12, military and law enforcement all free admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL. 200 to 600 block of Columbia Street, Covington, (985) 871-4141; www.threeriversartfestival.com -- Display and sale of artwork by more than 150 local and national artists, plus live music, children's activities and more. Free admission admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
STOP THE VIOLENCE FESTIVAL. Treme Community Center, 1400 St. Philip St., 944-7518 -- Elijah Christian Ministries presents festival with food, music, education and prizes. Noon to 5 p.m.
UNIVERSITY CONCERT SERIES. Loyola University, Roussel Performance Hall, 865-3492; http://music.loyno.edu/montage -- Loyola University Wind Ensemble performs with artist-in-residence Col. John Bourgeois, conducted by Joseph Hebert. Free admission. 3 p.m.
JAZZIN' FOR JUSTICE. Residence, 6011 Eastover Drive, 949-5300; www.agreatdayinblack.com/fundraiser.htm -- Tribute to African-American judiciary in metro area and fundraiser featuring entertainment by George French Jazz Ensemble, plus silent auction. Tickets $100 donation per person. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
JAZZ'N THE VINES. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082, north of Covington, (985) 892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com -- Concert series concludes with jazz group the Last Straws. Picnic fare, blankets welcome; no outside alcohol. Food and wine sold. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
MUSIC FOR THE SOUL. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 887-4091 -- Fundraiser for New Orleans Jewish Day School with concert by Theresa Andersson and Neshama Carlebach, plus patron party with New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars. Tickets $36 per person, $50 per couple; patron levels include $80, $150 and $200. 6:30 p.m. patron party, 8 p.m. concert.
BUSINESS FOR EDUCATION GALA. Delgado Student Life Center, 481-1457 -- Old Metairie Road Business Association benefit for three public schools on Metairie Road, with food for area restaurants, live and silent auctions, and live music. Tickets $15. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
LET'S MAKE WAVES. Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville, 836-2215; www.saveourlake.org -- Benefit for Save Our Lake with food, cocktails, dancing with DJ Ray, auctions and more. Tickets $50 general admission, $250 to $2,500 patron levels. 7 p.m.
CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR WITH LPO. Orpheum Theater, 127 University Place, 523-6530; www.lpomusic.com -- Beatles tribute band Classical Mystery Tour performs with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra with guest conductor Chelsea Tipton. Tickets $13-$52. 8 p.m.
Sunday 14
ANTIQUE APPRAISAL FAIR. Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, 133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville, (985) 875-9500 -- Benefit for seniors-assistance group Human Performance Institute with experts appraising antique items. $20 for three appraisals and visit to museum. Noon to 3 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. Louisiana Superdome, (800) 877-0890; www.neworleanssaints.com -- Saints host Kansas City Chiefs. Tickets $65-$150. Noon.
NICKEL-A-DANCE. Cafe Brasil, 2100 Chartres St., 949-0851 -- Concert and dance series this week led by Jack Maheu & Fair in the Pet House Callithumpian Jazz Band. Free admission. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520; www.trinityc.net -- Classical and art songs with soprano vocalist Earlin Vincent and Brendolyn McKenna plus Albinas Prizgintas on organ, piano and harpsichord. Free admission. 5 p.m.
SOUTHERN JEZEBELLES. One Eyed Jacks, 616 Toulouse St., 606-9903 -- Burlesque troupe presents show of international dances in 'Around the World -- Or Bust!' with MC Danny Martini and jazz from Matt Perrine and the Bumpin' Grinders. Tickets $18 advance, $20 at door. 9 p.m.
Monday 15
HEPATITIS C AWARENESS WEEK. Various venues, 943-6365; www.sirentowail.org -- Week of events to help awareness of Hepatitis C includes youth conference, 'Siren to Wail' benefit concert with Timothea, second line and more. Visit Web site for full schedule. Monday-Saturday.
LEND A HAND FOR THE HUNGRY. Mix Family Chiropractic, 7942 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, 393-8675 -- Benefit for Second Harvesters' Thanksgiving food bank with health and wellness information, spinal screenings and chiropractic care in exchange for non-perishable food donations. Monday-Friday. volunteer Thursday 11
MUSIC CO-OP. Music Office Co-Op, 4040 Tulane Ave., 483-2880; http://musicofficecoop.com -- Volunteers needed for co-op to run extended hours Thursday evenings. Shifts needed 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays Nov. 11 and 25.
Saturday 13
YES! TUTOR TRAINING. YMCA Educational Services, 2525 Canal St., 566-7323, ext. 205 -- Tutor training for adult literacy program with YMCA Educational Services (YES!). To register or for info, call or email ManonLa@aol.com. $20 donation requested. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY. Loyola University, 861-5454 -- Loyola campuses across country participate in annual day with alumni and students volunteering at numerous local charity and service agencies. Call for details.
call for artists
LOUISIANA ARTWORKS. Louisiana Artworks, 725 Howard Ave., 523-1465; www.artscouncilofneworleans.org -- Louisiana ArtWorks seeks visual artists to lease studio space. Download applications online, accepted through Nov. 15.
road trip
Wednesday 10
CELEBRATING THE BLUES. SMCC Fine Arts Auditorium, Summit, Miss., (601) 684-5229 -- Concert with Dr. John, Charlie Musselwhite and Shemekia Copeland. Tickets $20. 7 p.m.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Monroe Civic Center Theatre, 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway, Monroe (318) 329-2225 -- Troika Entertainment presents the remarkable musical journey through secret love, devotion, oppression and imminent revolution. Sammy Dallas Bayes directs John Preece, John Weigand, Erica Hartono and others. Tickets $21-$51. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 11
DR. PEGGY WHITMAN PRENSHAW. Nicholls State University, Talbot Theater, Thibodaux, (985) 448-4143 -- Author of Women Writers of the Contemporary South gives two lectures as part of the annual Fletcher Lecture Series. 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
DAYNE SHERMAN. Pass Christian Books, 101 East Beach Blvd., Pass Christian, Miss., (228) 452-7399; www.passchristianbooks.com -- Author reads from and signs Welcome to Fallen Paradise. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
MUSIC AT MADEWOOD. Madewood Plantation House, 4250 Hwy. 308, Napoleonville, (985) 448-4600 -- Nicholls State University's music department presents evening of music performances, wine and hors d'oeuvres and more. Tickets $30. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
RHYTHMS & ROOTS. Jefferson Street Pub, 500 Jefferson St., Lafayette, (337) 232-8086; www.festivalinternational.com -- Festival International de Louisiane presents new arts series, this week featuring Mamadou Diabate, a trio of kora musicians from Mali. Admission $8. 7:30 p.m.
Friday 12
THOMAS HAMILL AND PAUL T. BROWN. Pass Christian Books, 101 East Beach Blvd., Pass Christian, Miss., (228) 452-7399; www.passchristianbooks.com -- Coauthors read from and sign Thomas Hamill: Escape in Iraq. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
ART GARFUNKEL. Grand Casino Biloxi, 265 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, (800) 354-2450 -- Folk legend performs concert. Tickets $24.95-$29.95. 8 p.m.
Saturday 13
THIBODAUXVILLE. Downtown Thibodaux, (985) 446-1187; www.thibodauxchamber.com -- Festival celebrating area's food, art, crafts and music with three stages of live music, 30 food booths, 140 art vendors and more.
LOUISIANA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL. Festival grounds, 46468 River Road, Hammond, (985) 429-9992; www.larf.org -- Jousting, merchants, food and entertainment in recreated English village of centuries past. Tickets $10 adults, $6 children 6-12. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through Dec. 12.
NATIONAL BOOK LOVER'S DAY. Bent Pages, 1422 Barrow St., Houma -- 'Support Our Troops' book signing with authors Barbara Colley, K.E. Leger, John Flores and others. Patrons are asked to bring donations and personal letters for troops to boost their morale. For more information, contact Molly Bolden at (985) 876-7626. Noon to 3 p.m.
SECOND SATURDAY ARTWALK. 100 Block of Main Street, Bay St. Louis, Ms., (228) 467-6870 -- Visit more than 40 galleries during this event featuring live music, artists' receptions, refreshments and late-evening shopping. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
CHARLEY PRIDE. Paragon Casino and Resort, Hwy. 1, Marksville, (800) WIN-1-WIN; www.paragoncasinoresort.com -- Country music legend performs concert. Tickets $35. 8 p.m.
Sunday 14
LUNCH ON THE LAWN. Houmas House, 40136 Hwy. 942 (River Road), Darrow, 525-3377; www.saveourcemeteries.org -- Benefit for Save Our Cemeteries with lunch, drinks, art and antiques auction plus tour of plantation home and gardens. Tickets $50 per person, $60 includes round-trip transportation. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
RICHARD RHODES. Audubon State Historic Site, LA Highway 965, St. Francisville, (225) 635-3739 -- Historian and author signs John James Audubon: The Making of an American. 1 p.m.
CLASSICAL MUSIC RECITAL. Nicholls State University, Talbot Theater, Thibodaux, (985) 448-4008; www.nicholls.edu -- Violinist James Alexander and pianist Willis Delony perform works of Beethoven, Ravel and more. Free admission admission. 5 p.m.
ongoing
MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART. 201 E. Pascagoula St., Jackson, Miss., (866) VIEW-ART; www.msmuseumart.org -- Mississippi Watercolor Society Grand National Watercolor Exhibition, 60 works from throughout the nation, through Jan. 9, 2005.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON. 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston, (713) 639-7300; www.mfah.org -- Royal Portraits: Manwar painting from the royal collection of the Mehrangarh Museum in Jodhpur, India, through Jan. 2, 2005.
