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family Thursday 24 DANCE LECTURE AND PERFORMANCE. McDonogh 35 High School, 1331 Kerlerec St., 522-0996; www.nobadance.org -- Lecture and performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater geared toward students and families. Free admission. 6 p.m. Friday 25 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 3-8 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. every Friday.
DO THE WRITE THING. United States District Court, 500 Camp St., 565-7326 -- Reception to recognize the students who participated in this year's Do the Write Thing Challenge Program, an essay contest about violence in the community. Attendants bringing cameras must notify court in advance. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
PRESIDENT'S DAY PROGRAM. Barnes & Noble, 1601B Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1146 -- Make patriotic crafts and hear story 'Duck for President.' Free. 7 p.m. Saturday 26 KIDCINEMA. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357; www.lcm.org -- Screening of film Sho'Nuff: A Nu' Awlins Jazz Story, told from the perspective of a local 13-year-old dreaming about starting a brass band. Admission $7. 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION. Barnes & Noble, 1601B Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1146 -- Storytime and crafts in honor of Black History Month. Free admission. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
FESTIVAL OF TABLES. Dibert Elementary School, 4217 Orleans Ave., 483-6126 -- School parent-teacher organization holds food-sampling event with kids' favorites, New Orleans cuisine, sweets, Italian, salads and more. Entertainment includes face painting, musical performances and more. Donation of $6 adults, $3 children under 12 allows sampling from each table. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND EXPERIENCE. First Baptist Church, 5290 Canal Blvd., 392-4300; www.jpas.org -- Joint concert between JPAS Children's Chorus and Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra celebrates youth and music. Admission $15 adults, $7 students, free ages 5 and under. 3 p.m.
upcoming
ARTISTIKIDS! My House Learning Center, 2010 Peniston St., 352-4096; www.artistikids.org -- Children's arts education teacher holds weekend art instruction classes for kids. Classes start March 5, early registration recommended.
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BENEFITS PLANNING ASSISTANCE. North Kenner Library, 630 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 888-9111; www.fhfgno.org -- Information session for people who receive disability benefits and are seeking work. Must call in advance to register. Stipends are available for transportation and child care and must be requested 5 days in advance. Free admission. 10 a.m. to noon.
BRIDGE HOUSE BENEFIT DINNERS. Gordon Biersch Brewery, 200 Poydras St., 552-2739 -- Restaurant donates 15 percent of all sales to Bridge House from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
AFRICAN AMERICANS IN NEW ORLEANS. Belle Terre Library, 5550 Belle Terre Road, Marrero, 349-5910; www.jefferson.lib.la.us -- Professors Raphael Cassimere Jr. and Seraphia Leyda discuss unique aspects of African-American history in New Orleans. Free admission. 7 p.m.
CITY PARK PUBLIC INPUT MEETING. City Park, Pavilion of the Two Sisters, 482-4888 -- New Orleans City Park Improvement Association presents Master Plan draft for public review. Free admission. 7 p.m.
TSUNAMI AID BENEFIT. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., 529-2624 -- House of Blues, United Way and the Asian Pacific American Society host a benefit party and concert featuring performances by Better Than Ezra, Jon Cleary, the Zion Harmonizers, Charmaine Neville, Irma Thomas and others. Tickets $125 for patron party and concert $125, $30 concert only. Patron party 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., concert 8:30 p.m.
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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK & REAL ESTATE SEMINAR. Hilton Riverside, 1 Poydras St., 280-1322; www.unobusiness.com -- Annual UNO-sponsored seminar examines local and national economies and local real estate with expert speakers. Continuing Education Credits offered. Fee $55. 8 a.m. to noon.
ANNIVERSARY OF FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.ddaymuseum.org -- All-day ceremony and lecture for the 60th anniversary of the flag raising at Iwo Jima. Free admission. Noon.
ANCIENT CERAMICS LECTURE. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 483-2655; www.noma.org -- Museum curator Lisa Rotondo-McCord discusses a new exhibit on 5,000 years of Chinese ceramics. Free admission for NOMA members, Tickets $5 (plus museum admission) for non-members. Noon.
MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 862-3214 -- Pianist Robin Williams performs concert. Free admission. Noon.
BUYING THE RIGHT FRANCHISE. New Orleans East Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd., 539-9292 -- The UNO Small Business Development Center offers a seminar in how to operate a franchise. Must register in advance. Tickets $15. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP. Lakeshore Library, 1000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 838-4375; www.artscouncilofneworleans.org -- Arts Council of New Orleans staff provides technical assistance on how to submit effective grant proposals. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
FRENCH QUARTER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL BANQUET. Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., 269-2558; www.fqba.com -- The FQBA holds reception and awards banquet with open bar, live music and catering from local eateries. Tickets $250 per couple for sponsorship, $45 general admission. 6 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP; www.hornets.com -- Hornets host the Seattle Supersonics. Tickets $10-$218.50. 7 p.m.
ART TALK AT CAC. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- Curator of Visual Arts David S. Rubin discusses the work of the artists in the current Raw Data exhibit. Free admission. 7 p.m.
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WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY. East Jefferson Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (225) 343-5266; www.womenshealthaccess.com -- The Louisiana Women's Health Access Project invites women to join state and local leaders to discuss public policy issues, followed by training on advocating. Registration $10, breakfast served. 7:30 a.m.
BUSINESS PLAN ORIENTATION. 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. Must register in advance. Tickets $10. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
AIDS WORKSHOP. Alvar Library, 913 Alvar St., 596-2597; www.nutrias.org -- Workshop to provide information about AIDS prevention and awareness. Free admission. 10 a.m.
FILM INDUSTRY LECTURE. The New Orleans Regional Business Park Enterprise Center, 13801 Old Gentilly Road, Suite 100; 254-0600 -- Mark Smith of the New Orleans Film Commission holds a seminar on 'How to Do Business with the Film Industry.' 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
'SAY WHAT?' LECTURE. Tulane University, Lambeth House, 150 Broadway St., 865-5248 -- Deep South Humanities Center presents lecture 'Say What?: A Discussion About Louisiana Accents.' Free admission. 3:30 p.m.
MARCH OF DIMES POSTER EXHIBITION. LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St., 832-1801 or 865-3427; www.neworleans.aiga.org -- The American Institute of Graphic Arts, March of Dimes and Marks Paper present the fourth annual March of Dimes Poster Contest exhibition and reception, featuring refreshments and door prizes. Open to all members and student participants. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
'TRAVELING WITH JIM CROW' LECTURE. Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us -- Lecture on race, music and early 20th century Southern society by museum historian Charles Chamberlain, related to exhibit 'Traveling with Jim Crow: Jazz Musicians' Responses to Segregation on the Road, 1910-1960.' Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres follow. Call for reservations. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
CELEBRITY WAITER EVENT. Audubon Zoo, Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St., 522-2124 -- Local celebrities serve a special dinner to help raise money for the Bridge House, a nonprofit substance abuse treatment program. Tickets $150. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
NOT JUST CHARDONNAY. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 899-7411; www.martinwine.com -- Wine consultant Ian McCaffrey hosts wine tasting. Tickets $30. 6:30 p.m.
DR. MARGARET D. LOWMAN. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, Freeman Auditorium, 862-8706; www.tulane.edu/~eeob -- Dr. Margaret D. Lowman from New College of Florida gives a talk on 'Life in the Treetops: Adventures of a Woman in Field Biology' with reception to follow. Free admission. 7 p.m.
JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL. Loyola University, Music/Communications Building, Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 897-0141 or lainie@nojcc.com -- The Jewish Community Center and the Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation present the 8th annual Jewish Film Festival. Festival passes $20, tickets $9 general admission, $5 seniors/college students/staff/faculty. Various times, Thursday-Saturday. (See film review in this issue.)
BEETHOVEN AND BLUE JEANS SERIES. Orpheum Theater, 129 University Place, 524-3285; www.orpheumneworleans.com -- Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents a concert of Gershwin, Beethoven and Schumann conducted by Klauspeter Seibel with Ian Parker on piano. Tickets $11-$60. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday.
QUANTUM BLENDER. Goldmine, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745 -- Audio-visual musical improv group performs 'You Are Lamb Chops.' Free admission. 8 p.m. Friday 25 GLASS BLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS. Conti Glass, 3924 Conti St., 483-1195 -- Free glass-blowing demonstration. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS. The New Orleans Regional Business Park Enterprise Center, 13801 Old Gentilly Road, suite 100; 254-0600 -- Virtual Office Suites hosts a monthly evening reception for business networking. 6:30 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS VOODOO. New Orleans Arena, 731-1700; www.govoodoo.com -- VooDoo hosts the Tampa Bay Storm. Tickets $6-$120. 7 p.m.
UN SOIRÉE EN NORMANDIE. J.W. Marriott Hotel, 614 Canal St., 568-0770 -- The Alliance Française of New Orleans hosts its annual fundraiser gala honoring restaurateur Jacques Soulas and chefs René Bajeux and Jean-Luc Albin. Features culinary cuisine and live and silent auctions. Black tie optional. Call for ticket info. 6:30 p.m. patron party, 7:30 p.m. dinner.
ON THE ROAD TO WORSHIP. Napoleon Avenue United Methodist Church, 2524 Napoleon Ave., 895-6196 -- Benefit concert for Starbirth Foundation 'On the Road to Worship: A Tribute to African American Music of the Church.' Free admission, donations accepted. 7:30 p.m.
LES BALLETS DE MONTE-CARLO. Mahalia Jackson Theatre, Armstrong Park, 522-0996; www.nobadance.org -- Famed dance company performs Cendrillon (Cinderella) Friday, and a mixed repertory Saturday. Tickets $26.50-$75.50. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
POETS POTLUCK. Fairgrinds Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon Ave., 948-3222; www.fairgrinds.com -- Open mic for 'Lesbian Cafe,' with poets, performers, playwrights, songwriters and others invited. Bring a poem and veggie dish. Free admission. 8 p.m.
HIP HOP SHOW. The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.nolatonight.com -- Concert with DJ Beatgrrl and Alchemy hip hop quartet (with Billy Franklin from Atman Roots). Cover $5 general, Big Top members free. 9 p.m.
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LET US ENTERTAIN YOU CONFERENCE. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, 314-2973 or (877) 4TULANE; www2.tulane.edu -- Tulane University hosts a conference called 'Let Us Entertain You, Act II' featuring actors, producers, writers, signers and designers in the entertainment industry who are alumni of Tulane, including Harold Sylvester, Jerry Springer, Al Salzer and others. Call to register. Tickets $10 for all students and Tulane faculty/staff, $30 general admission (includes parking, continental breakfast and lunch). 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
BIBLE CONFERENCE. Pontchartrain Baptist Church, 600 Old Hammond Hwy., 282-6387 -- The Pontchartrain Baptist Church hosts a conference titled 'Is the Bible True?' featuring speakers Dr. Tim Searcy, Page Brooks, Dr. William Warren and Dr. David Platt. Lunch included with RSVP. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MARDIS GRAS 5K RACE. Sugar Bowl Drive, 482-6682; www.MardiGrasMarathon.com or www.runnotc.org -- A 5K race on scenic route. Fee $25 in advance, $30 on day. 9 a.m. start.
MID-CITY ART MARKET. Corner of Canal Street and Carrollton Avenue, 486-6266; www.midcityartmarket.org -- More than 60 artists selling pottery, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, wood, glass, metal art and furniture. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
THE INNOCENCE FORUM. St. Augustine's Church, 1210 Gov. Nicholls St., www.innocenceforum.org -- Forum on wrongful convictions in Louisiana features speakers Howard De Salle, Althea Francois, Mwalimu Johnson and Danielle Nicolet, phone-ins from wrongly convicted prisoners and refreshments. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
RANDY WESTON. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- NEA Jazz Master conducts music workshop geared toward students but free and open to public, then performs concert with his African Rhythms Trio. Workshop free, concert $25 general, $20 CAC members, students and seniors. 11 a.m. workshop, 8 p.m. concert.
CHILI COOK-OFF & BENEFIT. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2624 Burgundy St., 945-3741 -- The St. Paul Lutheran Church holds a chili cook-off among local restaurants and organizations. Free admission. All-you-can-eat. Donations benefit the Civil Rights Memorial and Plessy Park in Faubourg Marigny. 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
CHARTWELL FUNDRAISER. Various locations, 899-2478; www.chartwellcenter.us -- The Chartwell Center holds its annual Louisiana Sporting Clays and Golf Classic featuring clay shoot at High Point Shooting Grounds, golf tournament in Audubon Park, Cajun Night gala and silent auction. Proceeds benefit children with autism. Tickets $100 for gala, $350 for all three events. Clay shoot 8:30 a.m., golf tournament 1 p.m., gala 6:30 p.m.
DIE FLEDERMAUS. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Ave., Metairie, 885-2000; www.jpas.org -- Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents an operetta about the 19th century love of flirtation and laughter by Johann Strauss. Directed by Marco Bellusi and conducted by Dennis G. Assaf. Tickets $35 for orchestra, $30 for parquet/balcony, $15 for students in parquet/balcony. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through March 6.
HAVANA NIGHTS. Residence, 1114 Fourth St., 523-3525; www.youngaudiencesla.org -- Young Audiences' annual gala with cocktails, catered dinner, auctions and live music by Javier Guitierrez and Komenka dancers. Call for ticket info. 7:30 p.m.
EBONY FASHION FAIR. Morris F.X. Jeff Auditorium, 1201 St. Peters Ave., 421-1896 -- The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority presents the Ebony Fashion Fair to benefit its scholarship fund. Show features designs from Givenchy, Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie and more. Tickets $25-$35. 8 p.m.
BILL DETURK'S ANNUAL 40TH BIRTHDAY BASH. Foley's Pub & Grill, 2901 Tulane Ave., 822-1375 -- WWOZ personality and 'The Mayor of the Music Factory' Bill DeTurk holds annual birthday bash featuring music by Egg Yolk Jubilee, food, prizes, drink specials and more. Admission $5. 8:30 p.m.
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. Sunday 27 MARDI GRAS MARATHON. Sugar Bowl Drive, 482-6682; www.MardiGrasMarathon.com or www.runnotc.org -- Marathon and half-marathon run through scenic French Quarter, Esplanade Ridge, Mid-City, City Park, Bayou St. John, Uptown, Audubon Park and Garden District. Fee $65-$100 depending on day of registration for marathon, $40-$50 for half-marathon. 7 a.m. start.
SYMPHONY CHORUS PERFORMS HAYDN. Temple Sinai, 6227 St. Charles Ave., 319-8106 -- Symphony Chorus of New Orleans stages Haydn's The Creation. Tickets $15 general, $12 students. 2 p.m.
UNO CONCERT. University of New Orleans, Lakefront Campus, Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 280-7469; www.uno.edu/~music/events.htm#MusicalExcursions -- Pianist Robin Williams performs as part of the Musical Excursions/Guest Artists series. Tickets $5. 2 p.m.
ORGAN RECITAL. St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, 525-9585, ext. 21 -- Birthday celebration for St. Louis Cathedral music director Elise Cambon features organ recital by former student Thomas O'Connell. Free admission. 3 p.m.
DAVID REIS. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1315 Jackson Ave., 525-4847-- Local pianist performs selected pieces by Beethoven. Free admission. 5 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS BLACK CHORALE CONCERT. Dillard University, Lawless Memorial Chapel, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., 947-2607 -- Chorale celebrates 25th anniversary with annual Black History Month concert of traditional and contemporary music. Free admission. 5 p.m.
BEOWULF. All Saints Church, 100 Rex Drive, River Ridge, 865-8203 -- New Orleans Musica da Camera presents Chris Vinsohaler in performance of epic tale Beowulf. Free admission. 7 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP; www.hornets.com -- Hornets host the Denver Nuggets. Tickets $10-$218.50. 7 p.m.
OFFICIAL OSCAR NIGHT PARTY. Harrah's Casino, Earl Turner Theatre, , 620-3105 or (800) 229-8191 -- Academy-sanctioned Oscar Night America party presents an awards celebration and telecast screening. VIP party features official Academy Awards program, appetizers by Emeril's, a walk down the red carpet with paparazzi, cocktails, beauty bar and contest. Screening follows. Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross Southeast Louisiana Chapter and ABC 26/WB 38 Children First. VIP tickets $95, general admission $65. VIP party 6 p.m., general festivities 7 p.m.
ACADEMY AWARDS PARTY. Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 891-2787/523-3818 -- New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF) and the Prytania present party and telecast screening. Food by Savvy Gourmet and Lulu's in the Garden; beer by Miller Beer; wine by Robert Mondavi and Fetzer wines. Hosted by Michael Arata. Proceeds benefit NOFF. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 NOFF members. Doors open 6:30 p.m., telecast 7 p.m.
WWNO PRESENTS IRA GLASS. Orpheum Theater, 129 University Place, 522-5555 or 524-3285; www.orpheumneworleans.com -- The host and producer of National Public Radio's This American Life gives a talk on 'Lies, Sissies and Fiascoes: Notes on Making a New Kind of Radio.' Tickets $20. 7 p.m. (See cover story in this issue.) Monday 28 TOUR GUIDE CLASS. Cabildo, Jackson Square, 523-3939; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us -- Friends of the Cabildo presents 13-session course on local history, culture and architecture in preparation for leading tours. Call for registration info. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ROMANCE WRITERS PANEL. Rosa Keller Library, 4300 S. Broad St., 596-2675; www.nutrias.org -- Panel discussion of the life of romance writers, featuring Rexanne Becnel, Candice Proctor and Barbara Colley (Anne Logan). Free admission. 6 p.m. ongoing NOMA NIGHTS. New Orleans Museum of Art/ Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- Both venues remain open from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, with concerts, film screenings and other events offered periodically.
FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHT SERIES. Main Event 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.
call for volunteers
ODYSSEY HOSPICE CARE TRAINING PROGRAM. Odyssey HealthCare Office, 2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., suite 180, Metairie, 838-0981 -- Volunteers needed to offer companionship and encouragement to terminally ill patients and their families. Training program required. Call to pre-register. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
call for volunteers
SERENITY HOSPICE SERVICES. 1 Seine Court, 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 on March 12 at 10 a.m.
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. road trip Thursday 24 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; 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.
DONALD MOSS & JANETTE HOSTON HARRIS. Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, Smith-Brown Memorial Union, Cotillion Ballroom, Baton Rouge, (225) 771-3922 -- The Civil Rights Movement activists speak as part of the Black History Month lecture series. Free admission. 11 a.m.
MAXINE WATERS. Southern University, Smith-Brown Memorial Union, Cotillion Ballroom, Baton Rouge, (225) 771-3922 -- The congresswoman speaks as part of the Black History Month lecture series. Free admission. 7 p.m. Friday 25 SAWYER BROWN. Grand Casino Biloxi, Grand Biloxi Theatre, 265 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (800) 354-2450 -- Country on the Gulf presents Sawyer Brown in concert. Tickets $24.95-$29.95. 8 p.m.
BROOKS & DUNN. Casino Magic, 711 Casino Magic Drive, Bay St. Louis, Miss., (800) 5-MAGIC-5 -- The country duo performs live. Tickets $49.95 and up. 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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KOMEN BATON ROUGE RACE FOR THE CURE. Old Governor's Mansion, North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, (225) 215-1231; www.batonrougekomen.org -- The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Baton Rouge Branch hosts its annual 5K run/walk to raise breast cancer awareness and fund research for a cure. Day of race tickets $25. Registration 7 a.m., breast cancer survivor ceremony 8 a.m., race 8:30 a.m.
ROSE LECTURE. Cottage Garden, 40 James Jarrell Road, Carriere, Miss., (601) 798-0753 -- Carolyn McGavock presents a hands-on workshop on growing roses from cuttings. Participants receive rose cuttings to grow at home. Tickets $12, includes supplies. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
DIANA ROSS. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Beau Rivage Theatre, Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (888) 566-7469 -- The singer performs live. Tickets $. 8 p.m.
J. ANTHONY BROWN. Grand Casino Biloxi, Grand Biloxi Theatre, 265 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (800) 354-2450 -- J. Anthony Brown performs in concert. Tickets $31-$39. 8 p.m.
CLAY WALKER. Paragon Casino & Resort, Mari Center, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, (800) 946-1946 -- Clay Walker performs in concert. Tickets $40. 9 p.m.
BULLRIDING CHALLENGE. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma, (985) 868-2732 -- Coors Original hosts its seventh annual Fear No Evil Bullriding Challenge. 7:30 p.m.
4-H LIVESTOCK SHOW & SALE. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma, (985) 868-2732 -- Livestock show and sale held in conjunction with the Bullriding Challenge. Show opens 8 a.m., buyer's lunch at noon, sale starts at 1 p.m.
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VOLKER SCHLONDORFF. Nicholls State University, Ellender Memorial Library, Thibodeaux, (985) 448-4143 -- The German director discusses his career and films. Free admission. 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
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THE EXONERATED. Louisiana State University, Reilly Theatre, Baton Rouge, (225) 578-3527; www.swinepalace.org -- Swine Palace presents a 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. Tickets $27-30 general admission, $19 LSU faculty/staff/seniors, $12 students. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-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 artists' debris, through March 4.
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 S. River Road, Baton Rouge, (225) 344-9478; www.lasm.org -- Anyone Can Fly -- Faith Ringgold: A Survey, through March 6.
THE MEADOWS MUSEUM OF ART. Centenary College, 2911 Centenary Blvd., Shreveport, (318) 869-5169; www.centenary.edu/meadows -- Tibet: A Photographic Essay Through the Eyes of Monks in Exile, through May 29. Opens Sunday.
MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART. 201 E. Pascagoula St., Jackson, Miss., (866) VIEW-ART; www.msmuseumart.org -- Picture Show: Photographs From the Permanent Collections, vintage, contemporary and digital photographs, through March 27.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON. 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston, (713) 639-7300; www.mfah.org -- Display of rare Renaissance painting La Fornarino by Raphael, through April 17; 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.
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. Submit listings information to listingsedit@gambitweekly.com or fax to 483-3116.
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