theater
THE BALD SOPRANO. Tulane University, Newcomb campus, Lupin Theater, 865-5106; www.tulane.edu/~theatre/perfSched.html -- The Tulane Department of Theatre presents Eugene Ionesco's comedic anti-play. Antony Sandoval directs Harry Boileau, Laura Campbell, Lindsay Garvey, Cecile Monteyne, Evan Pritzant and Michael Santora. Tickets $12 general admission, $9 Tulane faculty/staff, $7.50 all students/seniors. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
BURN K-DOE BURN! Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl Café Theatre, 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., 940-0943 or 947-1078; www.k-doe.com -- Writer Rob Florence and director Karen-Kaia Livers remount their celebration of the life and music of local R&B legend Ernie K-Doe. Co-stars Harold Evans, Adella Gautier, Tee Eva Perry and Antoinette K-Doe. Opening-night commemoration of cast member Lloyd Joseph Martin. Tickets $15 (includes one free drink). 8:30 p.m. (8 p.m. pre-show) Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, through March 20.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, ABRIDGED. Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565 or 277-SHOW; www.shinepresents.com -- Shine Productions presents the Cliffs Notes version of William Shakespeare's work. Barry A. Lemoine directs and stars with Christian Bordelon and Will Schneider. Tickets $35 for dinner and show. 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show Friday.
DONNA MCKECHNIE: GYPSY IN MY SOUL. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles St., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Donna McKechnie performs classics from her performances on Broadway. Thursday's performance is a benefit for the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon. Benefit tickets $30, call 525-4498. Regular-run tickets $45 (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, through March 12.
EATING RAOUL, THE MUSICAL. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St. 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com -- Musical based on the cult film by Paul Bartel. Gary Rucker directs Bob Edes, Andrea Frankle and Brian Peterson. Tickets $26 general admission, $21 students. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through March 20.
THE GOLDEN AGE. Rivertown Repertory Theatre, 325 Minor St., Kenner, 468-7221; www.rivertownkenner.com/theatre.html -- Rivertown Repertory Theatre presents a lighthearted drama by A.R. Gurney about a fictional unpublished chapter of The Great Gatsby. Stocker Fontelieu directs Lois Crandel, Helen Blanke and Jimmy Murphy. Tickets $22 general admission, $20 seniors ages 55-up/students 13-21, $10 children 6-12. Optional pre-performance buffet $18. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 pm. Sunday, through March 20.
GOOD KIND SPIRITS. Southern Rep Theatre, 333 Canal St., 522-6545; www.southernrep.com -- The Southern Rep Theatre presents a staged reading of the latest work by local playwright R.J. Tsarov about a man who discovers how to record the voices of the recently deceased. Carl Walker directs. Tickets pay-what-you-can. 7 p.m. Tuesday.
HARVEY. North Star Theatre, 347 Gerard St., Mandeville, 626-1500 or (800) 924-5538 -- The North Star Theatre presents a play by Mary Chase. Lori Bennett directs John Carambat, Linda Wendle and Steven Marlbrough. Tickets (includes complimentary coffee and dessert before show) $22 general admission, $18 seniors, $10 students. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through March 20.
HOTEL PARADISO. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-0324 or (985) 643-0556; www.slidell-slt.org -- Slidell Little Theatre presents a play about a seedy hotel in Paris during the 1930s. Tickets $12 general admission, $5 kids 18 and under. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through March 20.
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-Sunday.
THE MAIDS X 2. The Jewel Gallery, 2134 Magazine St., (866) 234-0317 -- EgoPo Productions juxtaposes two different versions of Jean Genet's one-act play featuring one cast of men and one cast of women. Lane Savadove directs Leah Loftin, Daiva Olson, Claudia Baumgarten, Andy English, Jason Picus and Chris Lane. Call for more information. Tickets $14. 7 p.m. male cast, 9 p.m. female cast Thursday and Saturday, 7 p.m. female cast, 9 p.m. male cast Friday and Sunday, through March 13.
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.
NICKEL AND DIMED. Loyola University, Marquette Theater, 865-3824; http://cas.loyno.edu/drama/news.html -- Loyola University Theatre presents Joan Holden's adaptation of Barbara Ehrenreich's book about working minimum-wage jobs and trying to get by in America. Anne James directs Sean Patterson and others. Tickets $12 general admission, $7 students/kids/seniors. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
PEOPLE COME AND GO SO QUICKLY HERE! Marigny Theatre, 1030 Marigny St., 821-3094 -- Lewis Routh brings back his one-man comedy with costumes by Bernadette Klotz and wigs by Fifi Mahony's. Todd J. Blauvelt directs. Opening-night benefit for PFLAG on Friday. Adults only. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through March 19.
SOJOURNER TRUTH. Southern University at New Orleans, 6400 Press Drive, Educational Building, room 109, 286-5000 -- The Family and Friends Players present a new play about the life of Sojourner Truth written and directed by Marian P. Hymes. Free admission. 2 p.m. Thursday.
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 and Thursday.
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. Tickets $23 general admission. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through March 13. (Reviewed in this issue.)
WHY YOU WANNA TO KILL YOUR BROTHER. The Neighborhood Gallery, 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800 -- The Neighborhood Gallery Theatre presents a play by Gaynielle Neville with music by Cyril and Gaynielle Neville. Dr. Kim F. Layman and Collete Handy direct. Advanced tickets $12, $15 at door. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through March 13.
comedy
HARRAH'S NEW ORLEANS CASINO. The Earl Turner Theatre, 533-6600; www.harrahs.com -- Wednesday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Rocky LaPorte, Mike Burton and Rhonda Shear, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Thursday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Rocky LaPorte, Mike Burton and Rhonda Shear, 10 p.m.; Saturday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Rocky LaPorte, Mike Burton and Rhonda Shear, 10 p.m.; Sunday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Rocky LaPorte, Mike Burton and Rhonda Shear, 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-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: The National Comedy Company presents The Game of Laugh, featuring two teams of improvisers, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: Running Funny presents Stand Up & Delivery! with Tom Gregory, Jodi Borello, Mike Strecker and host Gus Kattengell of WWL 870 AM, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
TRUE BREW CAFE. 200 Julia St., 524-8441 -- Saturday: Brown!, improv comedy, 11 p.m.
class
COMEDY COURSE. 289-6529; www.RunningFunny.com -- Six-week course to begin March 2 at Martine's, with a grand finale performance by all participants. Enrollment is limited; participants must be at least 21 years old.
audition
NATIONAL COMEDY COMPANY. 523-SHOW or improv@nationalcomedycompany.com -- The National Comedy Company seeks improvisers for ongoing show. No experience necessary; respond by March 12.
art
galleries
3 RING CIRCUS' THE BIG TOP GALLERY. 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com -- Humanity, work by nine female photographers curated by Jim Sohr; On Beauty, media installation by Ileana Lyons; both through March 26. Opening reception with music by the Hons 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
THE ACADEMY GALLERY. New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, 5256 Magazine St., 899-8111; www.noafa.com -- Artwork by John Clemmer and Jean Cassels, through March 29. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
ACME GALLERY. 5700 Magazine St., 891-0357 -- Natural Disaster, Volume I, two-part group show curated by Stephen Collier and Jonathan Traviesa. Portions of the proceeds benefit the American Red Cross. Volume I, through March 26. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
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 -- Work by gallery artist David Cameron Rankin; new paintings by D. Loy Scott; both ongoing.
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 -- Hydriotaphia: New Orleans Artists Design Their Own Funeral Urns, through March 26; sculpture by John Greco, ongoing; Tasha Robbins: The Spirit That Moves Us, through April 30. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
COLE PRATT GALLERY. 3800 Magazine St., 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com -- Artwork by Richard Johnson. Opens Wednesday, through March 27. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
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 Sunday; 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 Thursday; sculptures by Thomas Glover and paintings by Cheryl Cabrera, through March 31. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
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, ongoing.
HANSON GALLERY. 229 Royal St., 524-8211; www.hansongallery-nola.com -- Works by gallery artists Peter Max, Raymond Douillet, Adrian Deckbar, M. L. Snowden and Steve Taylor, ongoing; Visions of Brittany, new paintings and pastels by Jean Duquoc, through March 14.
HERIARD-CIMINO GALLERY. 440 Julia St., 525-7300; www.heriardcimino.com -- New paintings by Brian Novatny, through March 30. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 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 Tuesday; Nudes, new paintings by Jason DuMouchel, through March 26. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
KEVIN GILLENTINE. 3908 Magazine St., 899-4201; www.kevingillentine.com -- New paintings by the artist.
LEMIEUX GALLERIES. 332 Julia St., 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com -- Photo Realist paintings by Patricia Whitty; metal sculptures by Margo Manning; both through March 29. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
MID CITY ART AND FRAMING. 4305 Canal St., 486-0277 -- Young Bloods: Photographic Portraits of Black Indian Youth, by Kichea S. Burt, through Sunday.
The Neighborhood Gallery. 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800 -- Arts & Crafts, African-inspired designs by Judy Dixon, through March 31.
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 Friday; Glass and print garden party featuring silver garden floral sculpture by Gerald Haessig, floral watercolors by Susan Mansell and Southern glass flower beads by Andrew Pollack, through March 31. Opening reception with demonstrations 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS/RIVERFRONT. 2800 Chartres St., 940-2787 -- Portrayal, contemporary photography by Reuben Cox and Becket Logan; Free Range, an installation by Mark Guilbeau and Rian Kerrane, through April 22. Opens Monday, March 7.
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 Friday; garden floral silkscreen prints by Miriam Martin, glass floral scientific torchworks by Andrew J. Pollack, hand-bound books by Rachel Fontenot, through March 31. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
NEXT II GALLERY. 1128 St. Roch Ave., 948-0772 -- Artwork by Corliss Chastain, through March 17.
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 Thursday.
RIVERTOWN FINE ART GALLERY. 409 Williams Blvd., Rivertown-Kenner, 468-7231; www.lombardartgallery.com -- Paintings by Mary Lee Lombard, through April 30. Opening reception 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
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 Wednesday.
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.
SOREN CHRISTENSEN GALLERY. 400 Julia St., 569-9501 -- The Sacred: New works by Elizabeth Bick, through Thursday. (Reviewed in this issue.)
STEVE MARTIN STUDIO. 624 Julia St., 566-1390 -- Just Today, paintings by Marc Kullman, ongoing.
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.
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
EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY. 4747 Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100; www.jefferson.lib.la.us -- Structures of Our Time: 31 Buildings That Changed Modern Life, through April 10.
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 March 10.
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 Saturday.
THE ORIGINAL P.J.'S COFFEE & TEA. 4480 Hwy. 22, Mandeville -- Amire Art presents an art show with oil paintings by Michael Beveridge, through March 12.
TURNCOATS. 1926 Magazine St., 299-9004; www.turncoats.net -- The Black + White Show, mixed-media paintings and prints by Russell Rubin. Opening reception (black and white attire suggested) featuring music by DJ Quickie Mart and free refreshments 8 p.m. Saturday.
TWIROPA. Tchoupitoulas Room, 1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 587-3777; www.nolastyle.com -- Backstage Photo Confessions, photographs by Leslie T. Snadowsky, ongoing.
TWISTED HAIR SALON. 4815 Magazine St., 891-9998 -- Black and white photography of piercings and tattoos by Pierre Alain Rinino, through March.
WEST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY. 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 838-1100; www.jefferson.lib.la.us -- So Much More Than a Map: Perspectives on Louisiana and the New World, traveling exhibit chronicles history of mapmaking, through April 5. Opens Saturday.
WORLD TRADE CENTER. 2 Canal St., first floor lobby, 581-4888 -- Not Easel Art, group art show of non-painterly art, through March 12.
museums
AMERICAN-ITALIAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH LIBRARY. 537 S. Peters St., 522-7294 -- Hand-painted and lettered plaques by artist Franco Alessandri, photographs, and memorabilia.
THE AMISTAD RESEARCH CENTER. Tulane University, Tilton Hall, 6823 St. Charles Ave., 865-5535; www.amistadresearchcenter.org -- Reflections of African American Culture, Paintings by Ted Ellis, through March 31.
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 Friday.
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.
NEW ORLEANS PHARMACY MUSEUM. 514 Chartres St., 565-8027; www.pharmacymuseum.org -- Permanent and rotating exhibits on the history of pharmacy, healthcare and medicine.
OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART. 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org -- Recent Acquistions 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
3 RING CIRCUS' ROCK & ROLL ART SHOW. 3 Ring Circus, 569-2700, 1638 Clio St., New Orleans, La., 70130; www.3rcp.com -- The 3 Ring Circus and Big Top Gallery invite all artists, writers, bands, filmmakers and theater troupes to submit work for a multimedia art show on the theme of 'Rock & Roll.' The show will be up April 1-30, 2005. Call or go to the Web site for more details. $10 entry fee per three works. Submission deadline Friday, March 11.
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' 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.
words
Tuesday 1
MAGGIE SHAYNE. Oakwood Mall, B. Dalton Booksellers, 197 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 362-2074 -- The author signs Blue Twilight. 5 p.m.
Wednesday 2
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.
Thursday 3
17 POETS OPEN MIC. Gold Mine Saloon, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745; www.goldminesaloon.com -- Weekly series with featured poets Bill Lavender and Gabe Gomez. 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.
AUTHORS' READING. University of New Orleans, Lakefront Campus, Homer L. Hitt Alumni Center, 280-6000 -- The authors Joanna Leake, Kay Murphy and Rick Barton read from their works. 7 p.m.
JED HORNE. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com -- The author reads and signs Desire Street: A True Story of Death and Deliverance in New Orleans. 7 p.m.
Saturday 5
CHUCK HUSTMYRE. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135 -- The author signs Killer With a Badge. 2 p.m.
MARIE SMITH-STEWART. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135 -- The children's book author reads We Are All the Same. Children create self-portraits. 3 p.m.
ROBERT CRAIS. Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 -- The author discusses and signs The Forgotten Man. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday 6
ROY BLOUNT JR. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135 -- The author presents Feet on the Street: Rambles Around New Orleans. 2 p.m.
Monday 7
ROY BLOUNT JR. Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 -- The author discusses and signs Feet on the Street: Rambles Around New Orleans. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
