family
Tuesday 15
FREE IMMUNIZATIONS. Walgreens, 1203 Business 190, Covington (Tuesday), Robert's Market, 4001 Canal St. (Wednesday), Toys-R-Us, 4800 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero (Thursday) -- Greater New Orleans Immunization Network offers free immunizations in the mobile unit to children ages 6 weeks to 18 years. Immunizations record required. Call 733-3268 for more information. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday.
MIFFY AT THE LIBRARY. Martin Luther King Library, 1617 Caffin Ave., 596-2695; www.miffy.com -- Interactive art and book experience based on children's book character Miffy. Open to preschoolers, parents, teachers and caregivers. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 21.
MAGIC NIGHT WITH DR. MAGIC. Carreta's Grill, 1340 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 847-0020 (Tuesday); 2320 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 837-6696 (Wednesday); 1200 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 727-7212 (Thursday) -- Children's magician performs tableside magic. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Ongoing.
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YOUNGSTER YOGA. Jefferson Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100; www.jefferson.lib.la.us -- Library offers weekly yoga classes for kids ages 3 to 8 with attendant parents, grandparents and friends, designed to help imagination, self-discipline, coordination and left-brain/right-brain development. Low-stress stretching program runs 30 minutes. 11 a.m. Ongoing.
Saturday 19
INTRODUCTION TO MAGIC TRICKS. Jane O'Brien Chatelain West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 364-3664; www.jefferson.lib.la.us -- Magician Jon Racherbaum presents a workshop to teach children the basics of magic. Free admission. 9:30 a.m.
BLACK HERITAGE FESTIVAL. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357; www.lcm.org -- The Children's Museum highlights Black History Month with traditional African crafts, music and storytelling. Curtis Pierre directs a musical exhibition on the history of African drumming, and local authors Oletha Broussard and Marie Stewart perform selected readings from their children's books. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FAHNLOHNEE HARRIS. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-3236 -- Singer and actress Harris ('Raylette' Trudy Daniels in Ray) performs program 'A Celebration in Song.' Admission $3.50 adults and children. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Sunday 20
FAMILY STORYTELLING DAY. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 483-2655; www.noma.org -- Local storytellers Donald Lewis and Adella Adella the Storyteller share folk stories and old stories, in conjunction with exhibit John Biggers: My America. Admission $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 children. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 15
DAWLIN' HEART AWARDS. Maison Dupuy Hotel, 1001 Toulouse St., 587-0724 -- French Quarter Business Women's Network presents awards to individuals improving life and commerce in the French Quarter. Hosted by WWL-TV's Jill Hazeau. Tickets $25; call for reservations. 11:30 a.m.
UNO DIVERSITY WEEK. University of New Orleans, 280-6221 -- Annual university-sponsored diversity week with this year's theme 'Race and Media: The Lens of America.' Events include 'Jesus Is My Homeboy!' 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday (Liberal Arts Building, room 140); 'Integration Now, Segregation Never!' a talk with first black UNO students, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday (Liberal Arts Building, room 407); 'Are They Terrorists or Freedom Fighters?' 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday (University Center 242); 'An Evening With Dr. Cornel West' 7 p.m. Thursday (Boggs Conference Center).
HOLY SPIRITS. Wit's Inn, 141 N. Carrollton Ave., 888-4004; http://theologyontap.tripod.com -- Speaker Beatriz Robles presents 'My Dad, the Priest.' Holy Spirits is designed for people in their 20s and 30s to socialize and discuss religious topics in a casual setting. Sponsored by the parishes of St. Clement of Rome and St. Anthony of Padua. Free admission. 5:45 p.m.
CRESCENT CITY. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.wwno.org -- Live taping of New Orleans-themed radio variety show hosted by Ronnie Virgets. Tickets $19, includes $5 bar credit. 8 p.m.
Wednesday 16
35TH ANNUAL NEW ORLEANS BOAT SHOW. Louisiana Superdome, 812-7201; www.neworleansboatshow.com -- The boat show features the latest in motors, personal watercrafts, fishing gear and model boats. Recreational activities include a scuba-diving pool and fishing demonstrations from local pros. Tickets $8 general admission, $3 children ages 6-12, free admission for kids 6-under. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
PIATIGORKSY FOUNDATION CONCERTS. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100 -- Classic concert with cellist Evan Drachman and pianist of Lisa Bergman of works by Bach, Tchaikovsky and more. Reception follows. Free admission. 7 p.m.
THE REV. JOHN PADBERG. Loyola University, Monroe Hall, Nunemaker Auditorium, third floor, 861-5888; www.loyno.edu -- The director and editor of the Institute of Jesuit Sources gives a talk called 'Cicero, Ballet, Tyrranicide, Quinine and Prayer: The Jesuit University as University and as Jesuit' as part of the University and the Human in a Pluralistic Age lecture series. Free admission. 7 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP; www.hornets.com -- Hornets host the San Antonio Spurs. Tickets $10-$218.50. 7 p.m.
POLITICS WITH A PUNCH. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.bayoubuzz.com -- Jeff Crouere hosts roundtable discussion of politics with Mayor Ray Nagin, columnist Chris Rose and actor/magician Harry Anderson. Tickets $20 single, $30 couple. 8 p.m.
ZINE LIBRARY OPENING. Iron Rail Book Collective, 511 Marigny St., 944-0366; www.ironrail.org -- Opening of new 'zine library celebrated with movie, popcorn and more. 8 p.m.
Thursday 17
LANDLORD TRAINING CLASS. Neighborhood Development Foundation, 3801 Canal St., Suite 329, 488-0155; www.ndf-neworleans.com -- The Neighborhood Development Foundation offers a one-day class on the basics of becoming a landlord. Tickets $25 for first time home buyer graduates (proof of graduation required), $75 general admission. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
HEALTHY CHOICES WORKSHOP. Alvar Library, 913 Alvar St.; East New Orleans Library, 5641 Read Blvd., 596-2597; http://nutrias.org -- Workshop provides information on health needs of African Americans with focus on AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Free admission. 10 a.m.
LOUISIANIANS IN IRAQ. World Trade Center, Ambassador Room, 2 Canal St., 523-2201; www.wacno.org -- The World Affairs Council of New Orleans hosts a panel featuring Louisiana soldiers returning from Iraq. Panel members Maj. Brad Errington (United States Army Reserve), Jules Jordy Jr. (Ortronic Technologies) and Gregory Rusovich (Transoceanic Shipping) will discuss their experiences and take questions from the audience. Tickets $30 for World Affairs Council members, $35 for nonmembers. Registration is recommended by mailing payment to WAC/N.O. at 2 Canal St., WTC Suite 2323, New Orleans, LA 70130-1507 by Tuesday, Feb. 15.
LISTENING TO YOUR BUSINESS. UNO Small Business Development Center, 1600 Canal St., Suite 620, 539-9292 -- The UNO SBDC offers a workshop designed to improve entrepreneurial and business skills. Tickets $75 for chamber members and LMBC members, $95 nonmembers. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
ETHICS, HUMANITIES AND HEALTH CARE LECTURE. Tulane University, J. Bennett Johnston Health and Environmental Research Building, 1324 Tulane Ave., 865-5000 -- Conovery Valencius from Harvard's School of Medicine lectures on 'The Health of the Country: How Settlers Made Sense of the Mississippi River Valley' with reception to follow. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
AFRICAN AMERICANS AND NEW ORLEANS CEMETERIES. Praline Connection, 907 S. Peters St., 525-3377; www.saveourcemeteries.org -- Lester Sullivan of Xavier University presents lecture. Admission $5 general, free SOC members for lecture; optional dinner $37, paid in advance. 6 p.m. lecture, 7:30 p.m. dinner.
STYLES WITH HEART. Rubensteins, 102 St. Charles Ave., 581-6666; www.rubensteinsfashion.com -- American Heart Association event features cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment by pianist Nelson Lunding, with discounts on clothing items and fashion tips by local celebrities. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
DIP INTO ITALY. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer St., 899-7411; www.martinwine.com -- Gourmet food experts Mike Morgan and Marie Stoughton present a food and wine tasting featuring wines, olive oils and cheeses from Italy. Tickets $22. Reservations required. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
CHRISTIAN BRADY. Tulane University, Richardson Hall, 865-5000 -- Christian Brady, a professor of Jewish studies, discusses portions of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Free admission. 7 p.m.
JOE KROWN CONCERT. Loyola University, The Underground, basement of Danna Center, 865-3492; http://music.loyno.edu -- Organist Joe Krown and his group play the music of Jimmy Smith. Tickets $10 general admission, $5 non-Loyola students, free for Loyola students. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
LPO CLASSICS CONCERT. Orpheum Theater, 129 University Place, 524-3285; www.orpheumneworleans.com -- Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents a concert of Haydn, Erdmann and Strauss conducted by Carlos Prieto with John Reeks on bass clarinet. Tickets $11-$60. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday.
Friday 18
EXCEL FOR BEGINNERS. UNO Small Business Development Center, 1600 Canal St., Suite 620, 539-9292 -- Seminar to teach the basics of spreadsheet applications using Microsoft Excel. Tickets $25. 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
ENTERTAINMENT LAW ASSISTANCE. New Orleans Music Office Co-Op, 4040 Tulane Ave., 483-2880 or 523-1465; http://musicofficecoop.com -- The Entertainment Law Legal Assistance Project offers free legal advice and assistance to musicians, visual artists, performance artists, filmmakers and writers. Appointments preferred. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. Ongoing.
ART SALE. First Unitarian-Universalist Church, 5212 S. Claiborne Ave., 895-4646 -- Art show and silent auction to benefit the church. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
CINDERELLA BALL. Marriott Hotel, 614 Canal St., 522-0996, ext. 29; www.nobadance.com -- Ballroom transformed into Cinderella fairy tale for New Orleans Ballet Association fundraiser with drinks, dinner, dancing, auctions and entertainment. Tickets range $115 to $275. 7 p.m. patron party, 8 p.m. dinner and dancing.
AN EVENING OF DANCE. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, 865-5100 -- Newcomb Dance Program annual dance concert features local and national choreographers and dancers. Tickets $12 general, $7.50 students and seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Saturday 19
WALK FOR THE HUNGRY. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 4640 Canal St., 861-5834 -- Bread for the World holds annual Walk for the Hungry and banner contest to help raise money for various causes. Tickets (which include a T-shirt) $15 general admission, $10 for students, $7 for children. 8 a.m.
GARDEN WORKSHOP. Green Project, 2831 Marais St., 945-0240 -- Series of free gardening workshops this month focuses on use of ground covers, mulches and weed barriers in home garden. Free. 10 a.m. to noon.
DOWNHOME BOOGIE AND BLUES. Jazz National Historical Park, 419 Decatur St., 589-2636, ext. 1 -- Event features blues-inspired marionettes, quilts and photography plus live music by Frank Dupont's Musician Marionettes (11 a.m.), Alabama Slim and Little Freddie King (1 p.m.) and Jimmy 'Bean' Bollero (2:30 p.m.). Free admission. 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
D-DAY MUSEUM CONCERT. The National D-Day Museum, Louisiana Memorial Pavilion, 527-6012; www.ddaymuseum.org -- The Tulane University Concert Band directed by Barry Spanier performs music from the World War II era in honor of President's Day and the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Free admission for concert. Noon.
WHOLE FOODS TOWN MEETING. Holy Rosary Academy Cafeteria, 1342 Moss St. -- Neighborhood meeting with local politicians, merchants and Whole Foods personnel to discuss the store's closing and future plans for the site. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
COUNTRY DAY 75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. Residence, 180 Englewood Pkwy., Metairie; Metairie Park Country Day, 300 Park Road, Metairie; 834-4043; www.mpcds.com -- Private school celebrates 75th year with patron party, plus limousine ride to school for gala featuring dinner, auctions and live music by the Chee Weez. Patron party tickets $125, gala-only tickets $75. 6 p.m.
THE RONNIE KOLE TRIO. Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177-A Sala Ave., Westwego, 885-2000; www.jpas.org -- Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the Ronnie Kole Trio in concert. Tickets $25 general admission, $18 students. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. 2 p.m. Sunday.
LOYOLA HALL OF FAME INDUCTION. Loyola University, Danna Center, 861-5888 -- Reception to honor Loyola's best athletes of the past. Tickets $20 general admission, $10 children. Ticket includes admission to two Loyola basketball games and the Hall of Fame ceremony. 7 p.m.
LADIES IN RED GALA. Gallier Hall, 433 St. Charles Ave., 581-7032; www.prcno.org -- Annual fundraiser with Preservation Resource Center's African American Heritage Program features honorees Harold Batiste, Topsy Chapman, Clyde Kerr, Frank Minyard and Irma Thomas, plus live music, food and more. Tickets $125 patron party and gala, $75 gala only. 6:30 p.m. patron party, 8 p.m. gala.
UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHTS. The City Club, 1525 St. Charles Ave., 304-3355; www.NewOrleansBlack.com -- Weekly 'VIP Party Experience' with comedy, live R&B and DJ dance party. Sexy and sophisticated attire (doorman's discretion). Admission $15. 10 p.m.
KONSCIOUS PARTY. Chez Vodun, 822 N. Rampart St., 558-0653 -- Kuumba Productions presents its monthly gathering of local underground hip-hop artists and poets, featuring DJ Psychoward. Call for ticket price. 10:30 p.m.
Sunday 20
NEW ORLEANS VOODOO. New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St., 731-1700; www.govoodoo.com -- The VooDoo host the Philadelphia Soul. Tickets $6-$120. 11 a.m.
UNO CONCERT. University of New Orleans, Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 280-7469; www.uno.edu/~music/events.htm#MusicalExcursions -- Le Trio d'Orleans performs as part of the Musical Excursions/Guest Artists series. Tickets $5. 2 p.m.
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP TEA. Union of Bethel AME Church, 2321 Thalia Ave., 525-5317 -- Annual fundraiser to provide scholarship money to local students. Free admission. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520; www.trinityc.net -- Vocalist Earlin Vincent and pianist Albinas Prizgintas perform 'Art Songs of African American Composers.' Free admission. 5 p.m.
VIENNA CHOIR BOYS CONCERT. Loyola University, Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St. Charles Ave., 865-7430; http://music.loyno.edu -- The Vienna Choir Boys perform. Tickets $20 general admission, $10 for Loyola students/community with valid I.D. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday 21
METROPOLITAN OPERA MASTERCLASS. Loyola University, Roussel Performance Hall, 865-3492; http://music.loyno.edu -- Loyola hosts members of the Metropolitan Opera as part of the Master Class series. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
UNDEREXPOSED: A PHOTOGRAPHER'S MEETING PLACE. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 483-2632 -- Exhibit featuring more than 100 underexposed photographic artists. Interested participants can register by calling 483-2632. Admission $8 general public, free for exhibitors and NOMA members. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
LIONEL STOLERU. Loyola University, Danna Center, second floor, Audubon Room, 568-0770; www.loyolano.edu -- Alliance Francaise and Loyola University present a lecture by the former French presidential minister on 'Democracy & Religion: The French Experience.' Free admission. 7 p.m.
MUSICIANS FROM MARLBORO. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, 895-0690; www.friendsofmusic.org -- New Orleans Friends of Music present a concert by touring members of the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont. Tickets $18 general admission, $10 students. 8 p.m.
ongoing
FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHT SERIES. Main Even Sports Bar, front parking lot, 3200 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 885-3300 or 888-6451 -- A series that mixes boxing, martial arts, kickboxing and ultimate fighting matches every Friday night. Anyone qualified can compete. Tickets $10, beer specials and food available. 7 p.m.
applications
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND. Beginning Experience, P.O. Box 74345, Metairie, La., 70033-4345, (985) 653-0243 or 348-4996 or 554-1346 -- Beginning Experience is accepting applications for a weekend geared toward widowed, separated and divorced people. The program will be held at Ave Maria Retreat Center in Crown Point. Call for an application. Deadline is Feb. 18.
call for nominations
PRESERVATION AWARDS. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Ave., Washington D.C., (202) 588-6236; www.nationaltrust.org/preservation_awards -- National Trust issues call for nominations for 2005 Preservation Awards for individuals involved in preservation work. Call, visit online or email awards@nthp.org for info. Deadline May 1.
call for volunteers
JAZZ FEST. 558-6144 or volunteers@nojazzfest.com -- The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is accepting applications for volunteer work at the festival (April 22-May 1). Volunteers needed for office administration, phone bank reception, construction, signs and decor, photography and more.
MUSICIANS' HEARING LOSS. LSU Health Sciences Center, 1901 Perdido St., 568-4785; www.lsuhsc.edu -- Musicians needed for study on hearing loss in effort to reduce its effects through awareness, education and management. Call or email sbrash@lsuhsc.ed for info.
SERENITY HOSPICE SERVICES. 1 Seine Ct., Suite 605, 366-3996 -- The Serenity Hospice Services is looking for volunteers to aid and assist the terminally ill. All ages welcome. Call to register. Orientation is March 12 at 10 a.m.
road trip
Tuesday 15
GUIDED BOAT TOURS. Bayou Vermilion Dock, 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette, (337) 232-0789 -- Jean Lafitte National Park rangers lead cultural and natural boat tours. Reservations required. Two tour packages available; full tour with lunch $24 adults, $22 seniors, $16 children, and boat trip only $10 adults, $8 seniors and $6 children. Tours depart 10:30 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday and return at noon. Through May 31.
BLACK WOMEN IN PUBLIC SERVICE. Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Smith-Brown Memorial Union, Cotillion Ballroom, Baton Rouge, (225) 771-3922 -- Senator Sharon Weston-Broome, Judge Yvette Alexander, Councilwoman Lorri Burgess and Attorney Beverly Robinson-Downs speak as part of the Black History Month lecture series. Free admission. 11 a.m.
Wednesday 16
OMAR TYREE. Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Smith-Brown Memorial Union, Cotillion Ballroom, Baton Rouge, (225) 771-3922 -- The author gives a talk as part of the Black History Month speakers series. Free admission. 11 a.m.
Thursday 17
CREPE MYRTLE WORKSHOP. Ione Burden Conference Center, Burden Research Center, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, (225) 767-6916 -- Ted Harbourt presents 'Pruning: Avoiding Crepe Myrtle Crew Cuts' as part of Hilltop Arboretum's Through the Garden Gate series. Tickets $5 general admission, free for students with ID. Registration noon, program 12:10 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Friday 18
NATURE OF PLANT PIGMENTS. Crosby Arboretum, Mississippi State University, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune, Miss., (601) 799-2311 ext. 21 or 23; www.msstate.edu/dept/crec/camain -- Children learn about the location and expression of accessory pigments in plant leaves. Free for arboretum members, $2 for nonmembers. Parent/guardian must be present. 10 a.m. to noon.
GEORGE JONES. Grand Casino Biloxi, Grand Biloxi Theatre, 265 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (800) 354-2450 -- The country legend performs in concert. Tickets $34.95-$39.95. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
MICKEY GILLEY. Paragon Casino & Resort, Mari Center, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, (800) 946-1946 -- Mickey Gilley performs live. Tickets $30. 9 p.m.
Saturday 19
ROSE LECTURE. Cottage Garden, 40 James Jarrell Road, Carriere, Miss., (601) 798-0753 -- Mike Shroup gives a slide show and talk on growing roses in the South. Reservations required. Tickets $25 per person or $40 per couple working together, includes lunch and tour of grounds. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
PRESCRIBED BURN DEMONSTRATIONS. Crosby Arboretum, Mississippi State University, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune, Miss., (601) 799-2311 ext. 21 or 23; www.msstate.edu/dept/crec/camain -- Burn manager Terry Johnson demonstrates techniques for prescribed burns. Wear boots, old clothes, bring lunch and dress for weather. Free for arboretum members, $4 for nonmembers. 10 a.m.
FAITH RINGGOLD. Louisiana Art & Science Museum. 100 South River Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 344-9478; www.lasm.org -- The artist and writer gives lecture with book signing and reception follow. 7 p.m.
SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN. First United Methodist Church, 2301 15th St., Gulfport, Miss., (228) 388-9288 or (228) 868-2404 -- The Arts Under the Dome series presents a concert by the acclaimed country harmony group. Tickets $10 general admission, $7 students. 7 p.m.
Sunday 20
BRIDAL EXPO. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma, (985) 868-2732 -- Guaranty Broadcasting sponsors bridal expo. Tickets $5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
theater
THE EXONERATED. Louisiana State University, Reilly Theatre, Baton Rouge, (225) 578-3527; www.swinepalace.org -- Swine Palace presents play by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen about innocent former death row inmates and the American justice system based on actual case files. Michael S. Tick directs William Jay Marshall, Christine St. John and more. Preview tickets pay-what-you-can 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, all tickets $12 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Tickets $27-30 general admission, $19 LSU faculty/staff/seniors, $12 students. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through March 13.
EZURU. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Beau Rivage Theatre, Biloxi, Miss., (888) 566-7469 or (888) 567-6667; www.beaurivage.com -- Aerialists, comedians and acrobats from all over the world come together in this futuristic production. Tickets $22.95-$29.95. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 7 p .m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Monday, through June 15.
galleries
BEAUREGARD GALLERY. 715 Europe St., Baton Rouge, (225) 383-1932 -- The New Jazz Eight, paintings by Joel Green.
Galerie Lafayette. Jefferson Street Market, 538 Jefferson St., Lafayette, (337) 233-2589 -- Always Keep a Diamond in Your Mind, paintings and collages constructed from the artists' debris, through March 4.
Clementine Dining and Spirits. 113 E. Main St., New Iberia, (337) 560-1007 -- Exhibition of satirical abstracts by Eugene Martin, through Friday.
museums
ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM OF ART. 933 Main St., Alexandria, (318) 443-3458 or (866) 456-7556; www.themuseum.org -- Observation: Sketchbooks, Paintings and Architecture of Errol Barron, through March 12.
IBERVILLE MUSEUM. 57735 Main St., Plaquemine, (225) 687-7197 -- Yesterday's Tomorrows: Past Visions of the American Future, through March 19.
LOUISIANA ART & SCIENCE MUSEUM. 100 South River Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 344-9478; www.lasm.org -- Anyone Can Fly -- Faith Ringgold: A Survey, through March 6.
MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART. 201 E. Pascagoula St., Jackson, Miss., (866) VIEW-ART; www.msmuseumart.org -- Picture Show: Photographs From the Permanent Collection, vintage, contemporary and digital photographs, through March 27.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON. 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston, Texas, (713) 639-7300; www.mfah.org -- Rick Lowe: Toward Social Sculpture; Kenneth Noland: The Nature of Color; both through March 6; Alfredo Jaar: The Eyes of Gutete Emerita, through May 30. Opens Saturday.
OPELOUSAS MUSEUM OF ART. 106 N. Union St., Opelousas, (337) 942-4991 -- Rhythm and Roots, zydeco and Acadian photography by Rick Olivier and Terri Fensel, through April 23.
