theater
BLACK AND WHITE BLUES. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812 -- Ricky Graham and Harry Mayronne Jr. present their cabaret-style musical about New Orleans' obsession with food, restaurants and celebrity waiters. Stars Bob Edes, Heidi Junius, Chris Wecklein and Jessie Terrebonne. Tickets $27 (includes $5 drink credit), discount for service industry. 7:30 p.m. Monday.
EATING RAOUL, THE MUSICAL. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com -- The Mystic Krewe of Satyricon presents a musical based on the cult film by Paul Bartel. Gary Rucker directs Bob Edes, Andrea Frankle and Brian Peterson. Tickets $20 for dress rehearsal performance on Wednesday. Regular run $26 general admission, $21 students. Dress rehearsal 8 p.m. Wednesday; performances 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through March 20.
HOLLYWOOD HEAVEN. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles St., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Ricky Graham and Roy Haylock present a cabaret show about the competitive afterlives of the most famous Hollywood stars. Tickets $21 (plus $6 bar minimum). 6 p.m. Sunday.
HOUSE WARMING. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-PLAY; www.anthonybean.com -- The Anthony Bean Community Theater presents the world premiere of a comedy about four sisters by Phyllis Clemons. Anthony Bean directs Carol Sutton, Patricia McGuire-Hill, Adella Gautier, Gwendolyne Foxworth and Marie Slade Weatherspoon. Tickets $18 general admission, $15 students/seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through March 6.
MESHUGGAH-NUNS! THE ECUMENICAL NUNSENSE. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 875-7577; www.skyfire.tv -- The Skyfire Theatre presents a play about showbiz nuns stranded on a stormy ship. Rita Stockstill directs Jill Lane McGuire, Deborah Marcelle, Sandy Landry and others. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 students/seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through March 5.
MAXIMS, MONARCHY AND SIR THOMAS MORE. Loyola University, Communications/Music Complex, Roussel Hall, corner of St. Charles Avenue and Calhoun Street, 861-5574 -- Loyola University's School of Law hosts a one-man play about the last hour of Thomas More's life in the Tower of London. Graham Thatcher stars. Tickets $25 general admission, $10 for Loyola community. 6 p.m. Thursday.
NICKEL AND DIMED. Loyola University, Marquette Theater, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 865-3824; www.loyno.edu -- Loyola University Theatre presents Joan Holden's adaptation of Barbara Ehrenreich's book about working minimum-wage jobs in America. Anne James directs Sean Patterson and others. Tickets $12 general admission, $7 students/kids/seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through March 5.
THE RIVER MAY CRY. New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts/Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2900; www.nocca.com -- Center State and the Contemporary Arts Center present a new opera by Jay Weigel. Ray Vrazel directs Leah Chase, Lois Dejean and Rev. Dwight Webster in this world premiere. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
STAR CROSSED. Flour Power Confectionary & Tea Room, 2101 Paris Rd., Chalmette, 277-SHOW or 276-9095; www.shinepresents.com -- Shine Productions presents a comedy by writer and director Christian Bordelon. Christina Cuenca, Barry Lemoine and others star. Dinner and show tickets $35. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI AND THE FACE OF EMMETT TILL. Dillard University, Samuel DuBois Cook Fine Arts & Communications Center, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., 816-4857 or 816-4762 -- The University Theatre presents the story of Emmett Till's murder fifty years ago and his mother's fight for justice written by David Barr III and Mamie Till-Mobley. Vergil Smith directs Devin McCoy, Tameka Smith and others. Meet the authors prior to Friday's opening-night production. Tickets $10 general admission, $8 seniors/non-Dillard students w/ I.D. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Monday, through Feb. 23.
THE SUBWAY MUSIC VIDEOS. True Brew Theatre, 200 Julia St., 524-8440 -- Lady Bebe Theatre Company presents a two-part play by Sarah b Shotland. Liz Ladach-Bark and Rebecca Johnson direct and star. Tickets $15 general admission, $10 students/service industry. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Monday, through March 3.
TRUE WEST. Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; http://minacapellis.com -- Minacapelli's presents Sam Shepard's play about two brothers. Rickie Luke directs Patrick Rouse, Rich Lyon, Ken Thompson and Carla Constanza. Tickets $35 for dinner and show. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
TYLER PERRY'S MADEA GOES TO JAIL. Saenger Theatre, 143 Rampart St., 525-1052; www.saengertheatre.com -- Tyler Perry directs and stars in his own comedy based on his Madea character. Tickets $36.50-$45.50. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
THE VULGAR SOUL. Southern Rep Theatre, 333 Canal St., 522-6545; www.southernrep.com -- The Southern Rep Theatre presents John Biguenet's story about a faithless man who develops the stigmata. Ryan Rilette directs Barret O'Brien, Diana Shortes, Dane Rhodes, Bernard Hocke and Cristine McMurdo-Wallis. Preview tickets $18, $30 opening night, $23 regular run. Preview performance 8 p.m. Wednesday, show and opening night gala 8 p.m. Saturday, regular run 3 p.m. Sunday, through March 13. (See A&E Feature.)
auditions
METROPOLITAN OPERA AUDITIONS. Loyola University, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 865-3492; http://music.loyno.edu -- The Metropolitan Opera is holding Gulf Coast regional auditions. Open to the public. Tickets $5. 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
NOCCA ACADEMY AUDITIONS. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Academy, 3128 Constance St., 896-7830 -- The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Academy holds auditions for New Orleans Public School students in grades 7-9 for the next school year. The Academy is a full-day academic and arts institution. Call or write for an application, complete guidelines and the areas of discipline. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
SHINE PRODUCTIONS AUDITIONS. Flour Power, 2102 Paris Rd., Chalmette, 277-7469 -- Shine Productions holds auditions for an adaptation of The Emperor's New Clothes. Director Dave Dessens is looking for men and women ages 18-up. Audition material provided. The show will debut at Le Petit Children's Corner in St. Bernard in April. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
SUMMER LYRIC THEATRE AUDITIONS. Tulane University, Dixon Hall and Dixon Annex Recital Hall, 865-5271; www.tulane.edu/~theatre/home.html -- Tulane's Summer Lyric Theatre holds auditions for Candide, West Side Story and Wonderful Town. Singers must bring sheet music for 2-3 minute song and schedule audition time in advance. Dancers are encouraged to bring tap shoes. Both should bring current headshot or photograph and resume. Group dance auditions 10 a.m., vocal auditions 1 p.m. Saturday.
comedy
HARRAH'S NEW ORLEANS CASINO. The Earl Turner Theatre, 533-6600; www.harrahs.com -- Wednesday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Bob Golub, Russ T. Nailz and Kenny Kane, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Thursday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Bob Golub, Russ T. Nailz and Kenny Kane, 10 p.m.; Saturday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Bob Golub, Russ T. Nailz and Kenny Kane, 10 p.m.; Sunday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Bob Golub, Russ T. Nailz and Kenny Kane, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
LE CHAT NOIR. 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www. cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Thursday: God's Been Drinking, 10:30 p.m.; Friday: Comedy Sportz!, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: Comedy Sportz!, 10:30 p.m.
MARTINE'S. 2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-8637; www.martinesonline.com -- Friday: Long-form improv with God's Been Drinking, 8 p.m.; Friday: Short-form improv with National Comedy Company, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: Running Funny presents Stand UP and Delivery Comedy Show! featuring Tom Gregory, Jodi Borello and Mike Strecker with special guest host Gus Kattengell of WWL 870AM, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
TRUE BREW CAFE. 200 Julia St., 524-8441 -- Saturday: Brown!, improv comedy, 11 p.m.
art
galleries
3 RING CIRCUS' THE BIG TOP GALLERY. 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com -- Femme Fatale: Circus Magickus, group show with work by Tina Girouard, Sean Yseult, Coral Lambert, Michele Elmore, Lateefah Wright, Rachelle O'Brien, Michele Lacayo and Cree McCree, through Feb. 26.
THE ACADEMY GALLERY. New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, 5256 Magazine St., 899-8111; www.noafa.com -- M. Dell Weller: A Retrospective Exhibition of Our Senior Faculty Member, through Feb. 26.
A GALLERY FOR FINE PHOTOGRAPHY. 241 Chartres St., 568-1313; www.agallery.com -- Ansel Adams and Henri Cartier-Bresson, A Tribute, through February.
ANTON HAARDT FOLK GALLERY. 2858 Magazine St., 891-9080; www.antonart.com -- Mose T: A to Z, folk art by Mose Tolliver, ongoing.
ARTEBELLA GALLERY. 323 Chartres St., 299-7196 -- Digital montages and digital paintings by Crawford Carroll; Mardi Gras Stole My Heart, group show featuring paintings, jewelry and works in clay, wood and fiber; both through February; work by gallery artist David Cameron Rankin, ongoing.
ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY. 432 Julia St., 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com -- John Waters' Greatest Hits (1994-2004), photographs and sculptures by the film director; Batman Dracula, paintings on aluminum by Blake Boyd; both through Feb. 26.
ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY PROJECT SPACE. 730 Tchoupitoulas St., 524-9393; www.arthurrogergallery.com -- Glasswork by Dale Chihuly, through Feb. 26.
ARTICHOKE GALLERY. 912 Decatur St., 636-2004 -- Watercolors and prints of New Orleans' landmarks by Peter Briant. Ongoing.
BARRISTER'S GALLERY. 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767; www.barristersgallery.com -- Matjames: New Constructions, through Feb. 28; Hydriotaphia: New Orleans Artists Design Their Own Funeral Urns, through March 26; sculpture by John Greco, ongoing.
BERGERON STUDIO & GALLERY. 406 Magazine St., 522-7503; www.bergeronstudio.com -- Visions of Sister Gertrude Morgan, photographs by Harriet Blum, Sylvia de Swaan and Michael P. Smith, through Feb. 26.
BRUNNER GALLERY. 215 N. Columbia St., Covington, 893-0444 -- New Year, New Work, exhibit by gallery artists, through Feb. 28.
CARROLL GALLERY. Tulane University, Newcomb Art Department, Woldenberg Art Center, 314-2228; www.tulane.edu/~art/carrollgallery -- Motion/Stasis, artwork by Iva Gueorguieva, Anastasia Pelias, Christopher Saucedo, Stephen Sollins and Dave Steuber, through Wednesday. Gallery walk-through with the artists 5 p.m. Tuesday.
COLE PRATT GALLERY. 3800 Magazine St., 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com -- Artwork by Mary Stephens, through Feb. 27.
COLLINS C. DIBOLL ART GALLERY. Loyola University, Monroe Library, fourth floor, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 861-5456 -- Louisiana in Print, group exhibition of contemporary Louisiana printmakers, through March 11.
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- Pieces of Power: Famous Monuments, sculptures and paintings by students of artist Richard Thomas, through March 6; Raving in the Desert, photographs by Tomer Ganihar; Raw Data: Conceptual Art in Louisiana, group show featuring Louisiana artists John Davis, Joan Kay, Stephen Sollins, Matthew Sontheimer and Robert Tannen; both through March 27.
D.O.C.S. GALLERY. 709 Camp St., 524-3936; www.docsgallery.com -- Free Fall, work by Mark Chatterley, through March 3.
EVANS GALLERY. 3815 Magazine St., 897-2688; www.evansgallery.com -- Works by Lisa Conrad, Tom Corbin, Auguste Garufi, Jean Geraci, Rhenda Saporito, Julie Silvers and Adele Sypesteyn.
FT. ISABEL GALLERY. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1841 -- Work by gallery artists Beryl Carbon, Carol Hallock, Suzanne King, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Martin Needom, Ginger Pine, Johnny Stout and Linda Thurlow; The Flaming Flamingo, artwork by Ginger Pine, through Feb. 28.
HANSON GALLERY. 229 Royal St., 524-8211; www.hansongallery-nola.com -- New paintings by Edward Povey; works on paper by T.L. Lange; both through Monday; works by gallery artists Peter Max, Raymond Douillet, Adrian Deckbar, M. L. Snowden and Steve Taylor, ongoing.
HERIARD-CIMINO GALLERY. 440 Julia St., 525-7300; www.heriardcimino.com -- Recent paintings by Michel Alexis, through Saturday.
THE HOUSE OF ART. 959 Gerard St. (Hwy 59), Mandeville, (985) 674-9261 -- Oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings and prints by Mildred Reynolds and Carol Hallock, ongoing.
INSLEY ART GALLERY. 427 Esplanade Ave., 949-3512; http://insleyart.com -- Chrysalis, paintings by Thomas Drymon, Amzie Adams, Charlene Insley, Gerald Domingue, Charles Foster and sculpture by Allison Pasarew, through April 9.
JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. -- 841 Carondelet St., 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com -- Nouveaux Artistes D'Acadiana, An Exhibition of Artists From the Acadiana Region of Louisiana, through March 1. (Reviewed in this issue.)
KEVIN GILLENTINE. 3908 Magazine St., 899-4201; www.kevingillentine.com -- New paintings by the artist.
KURT E. SCHON. 510 St. Louis St., 524-5462; 523 Royal St., 523-5902 -- 18th and 19th century European oil paintings by a select group of artists from the French Salon and The Royal Academy.
LEMIEUX GALLERIES. 332 Julia St., 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com -- Under See, new paintings by Alan Gerson, through Feb. 26.
MARGUERITE OESTREICHER FINE ARTS. 720 Julia St., 581-9253 -- Annie Shows: Arrangements, through Feb. 26.
MARTIN LUKE GALLERY. 4535 Magazine St., 896-9198 -- Oil paintings by Martin Luke and metal sculpture by Luis Colmenares and Scot Evert.
MID CITY ART AND FRAMING. 4305 Canal St., 486-0277 -- Young Bloods: Photographic Portraits of Black Indian Youth, by Kichea S. Burt, through March 5.
NEWCOMB ART GALLERY. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, 865-5328; www.newcomb.tulane.edu/artindex.html -- Doubly Blessed: The Ibeji Twins of Nigeria, through Feb. 27.
NEW ORLEANS ARTWORKS. 727 Magazine St., 529-7279; www.neworleansglassworks.com/site2/mainpage.htm -- Luminated glass and metal sculpture by Dan Schreiber; New Orleans etchings by Darlene Biggus; Atlantian glass vessels by James Mongrain; all through March 4.
NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS/RIVERFRONT. 2800 Chartres St., 940-2787 -- Surface Treatment: Hasmig Vartanian & Monica Zeringue, artwork by these two artists; In Situ, an installation by Montana Cherney; both through Feb. 25.
NEW ORLEANS GLASSWORKS AND PRINTMAKING STUDIO. 727 Magazine St., 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com/site2/mainpage.htm -- Free daily glassblowing and artmaking demonstrations; Celestial Wonders, chandelier glass sculptures by Stephen Williams, orbital sky prints by Frank van den Ham and musical starry night mobiles by Skippy Strain, through March 4.
NEXT II GALLERY. 1128 St. Roch Ave., 948-0772 -- Surfacing, works by Steve Banks; A Great Heap of Wit by Karen T. Blomme; both through Feb. 25.
PALMA GALLERY. 828 Howard Ave., 598-2276 -- The Sleep of Reason, black-and-white Mardi Gras photography from 1955-1985 by Lyle Bonge, through March 15.
RADICI GALLERY. 603 Julia St., 596-2144; www.radicigallery.com -- Sheep Is Watchin', works on canvas by George Rosa using spray paint, ink, stencils, posters and stickers, through March 3.
ROBERT BRUNO GALLERY. 900 S. Peters St., 679-0001; www.robertbrunogallery.com -- LSU Revealed and New Orleans Legend Matt Anderson Rediscovered: An Exhibition of Rare 20th Century Photography, through March 2.
RODRIGUE STUDIO. 721 Royal St., 581-4244; www.georgerodrigue.com -- Original paintings and silkscreens by George Rodrigue; River Paintings and aluminum sculptures through April 15; the Blue Dog Series, ongoing.
STEVE MARTIN STUDIO. 624 Julia St., 566-1390 -- Just Today, paintings by Marc Kullman.
SYLVIA SCHMIDT GALLERY. 400-A Julia St., 522-2000; www.sylviaschmidt.com -- Louisiana Wetlands, paintings by Rhea Gary, through Feb. 28.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS FINE ARTS GALLERY. University of New Orleans, Department of Fine Arts, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, room 113, 280-6493 -- Masters of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition, painting and photography by Stacey Boldt, through Feb. 28.
THE WAITING ROOM GALLERY. 906 Pauline St., 949-1805; www.wroomgallery.com -- Narcissism Starts at Home, installation and performance art by Heather Weathers; photography and model airplanes by Joseph Weathers; contributing photography by Gabe Mills; all through April 19. Opening reception with music by Mark Fowler and John Worthington 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
THE WILLIAM AND JOSEPH GALLERY. 713 Royal St., 566-7009; www.thewilliamandjosephgallery.com -- Landscape paintings by Mark Ramy, metal sculpture by Barrett DeBusk, floral paintings by Jaline Pol, jewelry by Monique Leon and glasswork by artists from around the country, ongoing.
WINDSOR FINE ART. 221 Royal St., 586-0202; www.windsorfineart.com -- Contemporary Realism by Pino, through March 15.
spare spaces
ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER. 900 Convention Center Blvd., 582-3023; www.mccno.com -- A Great Day in Black, photographs and memorabilia honoring 55 African-American judges, through April 10.
HANDS IN CLAY. 4122 Magazine St., 269-1300 -- Works by Martin Lill, Karen Marchand, Joy Gauss and Alison Thomas.
MO'S ART SUPPLY. 323 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 809-6854 -- Jewelry show featuring designs by Suzie McFarland, Myrna Schlesinger and MISKO Designs, through March 5.
THE SPOTTED CAT. 623 Frenchmen St., 943-3887 -- Paintings by Suzanne Sanders.
TWIROPA. Tchoupitoulas Room, 1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 595-5091; www.nolastyle.com -- Backstage Photo Confessions, photographs by Leslie T. Snadowsky, ongoing.
museums
AMERICAN-ITALIAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH LIBRARY. 537 S. Peters St., 522-7294 -- Hand-painted and lettered plaques by artist Franco Alessandri, photographs, and memorabilia.
GERMAINE CAZENAVE WELLS MARDI GRAS MUSEUM. Arnaud's Restaurant, 813 Bienville St., 523-5433; www.arnauds.com/museum.html -- Exhibit featuring costumes, Carnival memorabilia and vintage photos from 1937 to 1968, open during restaurant hours.
GERMAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER. 519 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 363-4202; www.gacc-nola.com -- Nast-y & Nice: The Art of Thomas Nast, through April 2.
HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION. 533 Royal St., 523-4662; www.hnoc.org -- A Heritage of Faith: Christ Church Cathedral and Episcopal Louisiana, 1805-2005, through May 7.
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM CABILDO. 701 Chartres St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/cabex.htm -- The Cabildo: Two Centuries of Louisiana History, ongoing; Freshly Brewed: The Coffee Trade and the Port of New Orleans; Louisiana and the Mighty Mississippi River, through April.
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM PRESBYTERE. 751 Chartres St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/presbex.htm -- Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana, ongoing; The Mardi Gras Art of Tony Green, through Nov. 20.
MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COCKTAIL. 514 Chartres St., 565-8027; www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org -- Ongoing exhibits about the history of the American cocktail.
NEW ORLEANS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM. 1418 Gov. Nichols St., 587-0024 -- National Conference of Artists Southern Regional Invitational Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Art Exhibit, through March 4.
NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC TRAIN GARDEN AT CITY PARK. New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park, 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark.com/nobg.php -- Miniature replicas of New Orleans architectural styles crafted from botanical bits, plus small-scale trains and streetcars, all in garden setting. Permanent exhibit is included with regular admission to New Orleans Botanical Garden.
NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- Five Thousand Years of Chinese Ceramics From the Robin and R. Randolph Richmond Collection, through April 17; The Tortoise and the Hare: Symbols and Legends in Edo-Period Japanese Painting, through June 5; John Biggers: My America, early paintings, drawings and sculptures from 1943 to 1958 by the artist, through March 20.
OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART. 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org -- Recent Acquisitions in Contemporary Photography; Texas: Grassy Landscapes, both through March; Walter Inglis Anderson: Everything I See Is Strange and New, through April 17.
OLD U.S. MINT. 400 Esplanade Ave., 568-6990; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/mintex.htm -- New Orleans Jazz, ongoing; The United States Mint, New Orleans: Its History and Operations, ongoing; Newcomb Pottery and Crafts, ongoing; O. Winston Link: The Louisiana Photographs, previously unpublished images from the 1930s and '40s, through July 31.
SYDNEY AND WALDA BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- Five-acre outdoor collection of modern and contemporary sculpture, free and open to the public.
WILLIAMS RESEARCH CENTER. 410 Chartres St., 598-7171; www.hnoc.org/willcent.htm -- Tarnished Laurels: The British at the Battle of New Orleans, items from the War of 1812, through May; Louisiana Sites and Citizens, permanent.
call for artists
ARTEGG ARTMART EXHIBITORS. 1001 S. Broad St., 70125, 822-4002; www.artegg.com -- Painters, photographers, furniture makers, wood carvers, potters, glassmakers, sculptors, basket makers, jewelers, weavers and purveyors of nonperishable organic products are invited to exhibit. Spaces are 10 by 10 feet, and exhibitors must provide own tents or tables. A deposit of $40 and rental fee of $40 is required monthly. ArtMart is every second Saturday of the month.
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JAMES HODGE & LINDA COOPER. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com -- The co-authors discuss and sign Disturbing the Peace: The Story of Father Roy Bourgeois and the Movement to Close the School of the Americas. 7 p.m.
POETRY FORUM WORKSHOP. 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472 or 467-9034 -- The New Orleans Poetry Forum hosts a weekly workshop every Wednesday. 8 p.m.
TAO POETRY OPEN MIC. Neutral Ground Coffee House, 5110 Danneel St., 891-3381; www.neutralground.org -- Open mic poetry reading every Wednesday. 9 p.m.
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17 POETS OPEN MIC. Gold Mine Saloon, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745; www.goldminesaloon.com -- Weekly series with featured poets Valentine Pierce and Tom Leblanc. Open mic to follow. Poets, storytellers, dancers, musicians, puppeteers and more are invited to share their art. Hosted by Dave Brinks. Free admission. 8 p.m.
JED HORNE. Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 -- The author reads and signs Desire Street: A True Story of Death and Deliverance in New Orleans. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
MARIE LOUISE GUSTE NIX. The Catholic Book Store, 8039 Fig St., 861-7504 -- The author signs Restoring Soul. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
THOMAS SAYERS ELLIS. New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2787; www.nocca.com -- The poet reads from The Maverick Room. Free admission. 7 p.m.
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BARBARA COLLEY. Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 -- The author discusses and signs Wiped Out. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
CHRISTOPHER BENSON. The Afro-American Book Stop, 5700 Read Blvd., 243-2436; www.theafroamericanbookstop.com -- The author signs Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
ELLEN C. MERRILL. German-American Cultural Center, 519 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 363-4202-- The author gives a slide lecture in conjunction with her book Germans of Louisiana. 7 p.m.
GREG ILES. Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 -- The author reads and signs Blood Memory. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
MARTHA WARD. Eastbank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 861-2898 -- The author of The Spirited Lives of Marie Laveau gives a talk on voodoo. 11 a.m. to noon.
OCTAVIA BOOKS BOOK CLUB. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com -- The book club discusses Secondhand Smoke by Patty Friedmann. 10:30 a.m.
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ELLEN GILCHRIST. Tulane University, McAlister Auditorium, 865-5238; www.tulane.edu/~wc -- The author and Zale Writer-in-Residence celebrates her 70th birthday with a reading. Free admission. 4 p.m.
