family
Tuesday 22
EASTER MAGIC. Sweetpea Children's Emporium, 819 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 464-4464 -- The Porta-Puppet Players present Easter Magic with Irwin Royes, the 'World's Smallest Magician,' face painting and the Easter Bunny. Free admission. 6 p.m.
FREE IMMUNIZATIONS. Walgreen's, 1260 Front St., Slidell (Tuesday); Robert's Fresh Market, 4001 Canal St., (Wednesday); Toys-R-Us, 4800 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero (Thursday); Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie (Monday) -- Greater New Orleans Immunization Network offers free immunizations in the mobile unit to children 6 weeks to 18 years of age. Immunizations record required. Call 733-3268 for more information. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 28.
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.
Friday 25
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP. The Hermann-Grima House, 820 St. Louis St., 525-5661; www.hgghh.org -- The Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses host a hands-on children's workshop on how to prepare springtime recipes from the 1800s and dye eggs using historic methods. Tour of the Hermann-Grima House. For kids ages 9-12. Tickets $15 for nonmembers, $12 for members. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
BLUES CLUES LIVE. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 522-5555; www.ticketmaster.com -- Nickelodeon's show Blues Clues tours live with an interactive show called 'Blue's Birthday Party.' Tickets $16-$36. 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday.
Saturday 26
MAGIC OF ORIGAMI WORKSHOP. West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 838-1100; www.jefferson.lib.la.us -- Magician Jon Racherbaumer holds a hands-on magic workshop for kids ages 8-up. Registration requested. Free admission. 9:30 a.m.
BUNNY HOP, SKIP & JUMP. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 ext. 220 or 469-3236 -- The Children's Castle presents a program featuring the Calliope Puppets' production of Aesop's Fable 'The Grasshopper & the Ants,' photographs with the Royal Rabbit of the Castle, Blue Bunny Ice Cream, prizes and more. Reservations encouraged. Tickets $5. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
AUDUBON ZOO EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org -- The Audubon Zoo and Radio Disney present an Easter Egg Candy Eggstravaganza featuring games, family activities, prizes, photos with Elmer the Wabbit, candy and more. Call for ticket information. Noon to 2 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 22
LOUISIANA HISTORY PROGRAM. Lakeshore Library, 1000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 838-1100 ext. 274 -- Jefferson Parish Library hosts a six-week program on 'Louisiana History: Perspectives on the Pelican State' presented by David Moore of Loyola University. Pre-registration required. Free admission. Program runs from March 30-May 4, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT DOCUMENTARY. Louisiana Supreme Court Building, 400 Royal St., 522-8777 -- The Attorney General Charles C. Foti Jr. Educational Foundation presents the premier screening Louisiana Supreme Court: Guardian of Our rights, a documentary on the history, programs and services of the court. Drinks available. Call to reserve tickets. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
NACAC COLLEGE FAIR. Kiefer UNO Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave., 836-2222; www.nacac.com/fairs.html -- The National Association for College Admission Counseling hosts a college fair for high school sophomores and juniors. Representatives of Loyola University, Tulane University, University of New Orleans and other national and international schools will be present to assist in the college admission process. Free admission. 9 a.m. to noon and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WINE DINNER WITH COPPOLA WINES. Sun Ray Grill, 1051 Annunciation St., 566-0021 -- The Sun Ray Grill hosts a wine dinner with James Young of Coppola Wines. Call for reservations. Tickets $50 (includes tax and gratuity). 7 p.m.
Wednesday 23
D-DAY MUSEUM LUNCHBOX LECTURE. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.ddaymuseum.org -- Martin K.A. Morgan gives a talk on Operation Varsity on its 60th anniversary. Bring lunch. Noon to 1 p.m.
ALVIN AILEY VIDEO SCREENING. Smith Regional Library, 6301 Canal Blvd., 522-0996 -- Smith Regional Library presents a video screening titled 'An Evening with Alvin Ailey' featuring two works of the dancer and choreographer, including 'Revelations' and 'Cry,' as part of its Spring into the Arts series. Free admission. 2 p.m.
IVAN VUJACIC. Loyola University, School of Law, Room 112, 526 Pine St., 861-5550; http://law.loyno.edu/ -- The United States ambassador to Yugoslavia gives a lecture on 'Challenges Facing Serbia and Montenegro.' Free admission. 4 p.m.
YOUNG LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING. Renaissance Arts Hotel, 700 Tchoupitoulas St., 585-1500; www.youngleadershipcouncil.org -- The Young Leadership Council holds its March meeting and a group discussion called 'One Big Conversation' on the social and environmental issues raised by the book Rising Tide. Free admission. Open to the public. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday 24
WOMEN IN JAZZ PROGRAM. New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Visitors Center, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841; www.nps.gov/jazz -- Ranger Bambi Sears presents a program on the women and music in the exhibit New Orleans Jazz Women. Free admission. 11 a.m. to noon.
TOP MODEL CASTING CALL. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., 830-7654; www.upn54.com -- UPN New Orleans hosts an open casting call for the TV show America's Next Top Model. Open to women ages 18-27 who are 5-foot-7 and taller and are U.S. citizens. No previous experience required. Call or visit Web site for complete requirements. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
JACKSON SQUARE ART AUCTION & BENEFIT. Jax Brewery, Pat O's on the River, 600 Decatur St., 522-8578 -- The Omni Bank Jackson Square Art Auction and Benefit features art, live and silent auctions, music by Doreen's Jazz New Orleans and food by Pat O's. Proceeds benefit the Jackson Square Art Colony. Tickets $20. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
HERBAL HEALTH CLASSES. Iron Rail, 511 Marigny St., 944-0366; info@ironrail.org -- Herbal health classes with Dave. Learn and share. Free admission. 7:30 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.
GOOD FRIDAY CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY. Magnolia Food Cooperative & Open Air Market, 2132 Simon Bolivar Ave., 523-1448 -- The third annual open-air Good Friday Celebration of Community features gospel and R&B performances by Jo 'Cool' Davis, Cardell Chambliss and many special guests. Free admission. 6 p.m.
ROSEHILL GOSPEL SINGERS. Columbia Street Landing, Covington, (985) 892-1873 -- The Rosehill Gospel Singers open this year's Sunset at the Landing concert series. Concerts take place every third Friday through October. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
IRVIN MAYFIELD & THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra perform Mayfield's latest composition 'New Orleans, Then & Now' and arrangements from his upcoming album, Strange Fruit. Tickets $25 general admission, $20 CAC members/students/seniors. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St., 525-HOOP; www.nba.com/hornets -- Hornets host the Houston Rockets. Tickets $10-$218.50. 7 p.m.
LESBIAN CAFE. Fairgrinds Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon, 948-3222; www.fairgrinds.com -- The Lesbian Cafe presents an evening called 'Spring Fever: Lesbian Poetry & Eroticism.' Free admission. 8 p.m.
ECLECTRONIC DJ NIGHT. Z'otz Coffee Shop, 8210 Oak St., 861-2224 -- Z'otz presents a night of eclectic electronic music by DJs the Hussy, Beatgrrl, Datura and Andy Torres. Free admission. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday 26
MEDICARE DRUG CARD ENROLLMENT. Versailles Neighborhood Networks Learning Center, 14548 Peltier St., (888) 922-8522 or 254-3718; www.accesstobenefits.org -- The Access to Benefits Coalition invites senior citizens and adults with disabilities to enroll in the Medicare drug card program available at the Versailles Arms Health Fair. Bring prescriptions and Medicare card or proof of age. Call for more information. 7 a.m. to noon.
CRESENT CITY CLASSIC. French Quarter to City Park, 861-8687; www.CCFF.org or CCC10K@aol.com -- The Times-Picayune holds its Crescent City Classic 10K race, which runs from Jackson Square, through the CBD, and then up Esplanade Avenue to City Park. Call, email or visit Web site for registration information and race route. 8:30 a.m. race, 9 a.m. post-race party starts in City Park.
COOK BOOK SWAP. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St., 861-5898 -- The Crescent City Farmers Market hosts its first Great Cook Book Swap with a cooking demonstration by Poppy Tooker of the Culinaria school. Free admission. 8 a.m. to noon, 10 a.m. demonstration.
JIGSAW-STYLE PALMETTO BASKET-MAKING. Cannes Brulee Native American Village, 303 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220 -- The Cannes Brulee Native American Village hosts Zoe Anna Verret in jigsaw-style palmetto basket-making demonstrations. Tickets $3 general admission, $2.50 seniors, $2 kids. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MID-CITY ART MARKET. Corner of Canal Street and Carrollton Avenue -- More than 60 artists selling pottery, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, wood, glass, metal art and furniture. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ACT PRACTICE TEST. New Orleans Public Library, Gentilly Branch, 2098 Foy St., (800) 273-8439 -- Princeton Review holds a free ACT practice test to prepare students for the new optional essay format. Follow-up strategy session 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 30. For high school students graduating in 2006 and beyond only. Pre-register with Princeton Review at stephanies@review.com. 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
LIVING HISTORY TRAINING. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Chalmette Battlefield, 8606 W. St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette, 281-0510 -- Learn to march, fire black-powder weapons and cook over an open fire as part of the Living History volunteer training program. The battlefield is looking for volunteers to portray civilians and soldiers. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HOLY SATURDAY CRAWFISH BOIL. Audubon Park, near corner of Walnut Street and St. Charles Avenue, 269-5070; www.labucketbrigade.org -- The Louisiana Bucket Brigade hosts its annual Holy Saturday Crawfish Boil featuring an Easter egg hunt, crawfish boil and beer. Tickets $10 general admission, $3 kids. Noon to 4 p.m.
Pamela Jenkins. Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive., 596-2642 -- University of New Orleans' director of Women's Studies program presents a talk on documenting women's lives through oral and visual history and oral history in general. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CRESCENT CITY IDOL. Saenger Theatre, 143 N. Rampart, 525-1052; www.saengertheatre.com -- Twelve finalists compete for the WYLD-FM Crescent City Idol 2005 title, featuring special performances by Norman Brown, Raheem DeVaughn and American Idol's Ruben Studdard. Tickets. $31.25. 7 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS VOODOO. New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St., 731-1700 -- VooDoo hosts the Georgia Force. Tickets $6-$99. 11 a.m.
NICK & ELLIOT VARIETY SHOW. Martine's Lounge, 2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-8637; www.martinesonline.com -- An evening of music, comedy, magic and unusual variety acts. Tickets $8. 8 p.m.
Sunday 27
HISTORIC FRENCH QUARTER EASTER PARADE. Arnaud's Restaurant, 813 Bienville St., 392-5393 or 523-0611 -- Arnaud's Restaurant hosts the annual Easter Parade to St. Louis Cathedral for mass, followed by brunch and awards for best Easter finery for ladies of the organization at the restaurant. Special guest Betty Lefeve. Call for prices and reservations. 10 a.m. parade, noon mass, 1:30 p.m. brunch. Special menu served 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for all.
EASTER CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH. Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans Grill, 300 Gravier St., 522-1994 -- Two-course meal, dessert and champagne for $38 with music by the Hot Club Trio. Call for reservations. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
ST. CHARLES EASTER PARADE. Pontchartrain Hotel, 2031 St. Charles Ave., 581-5354 -- The first annual St. Charles Easter Parade and party features carriage and convertible rides, breakfast and buffet dinner, dance and open bar. Partial proceeds benefit children's causes. Tickets range from $45-$150 for riding and afternoon party. 11:30 a.m. continental breakfast and champagne with music by Philip Melancon, 12:30 p.m. parade starts, 2 p.m. Columns Hotel dinner and dance.
EASTER BONNET BOUTIQUE. King Bolden, 820 N. Rampart St., 269-3982 -- Easter sale with handcrafted hats and finery by local designers Oliver, Cree's Cheap Chic and Ann Marie Popko. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
BRUCE BRUCE. Saenger Theatre, 143 N. Rampart St., 525-1052; www.saengertheatre.com -- The comedian performs live with Earthquake and other special guests. Tickets $32.50-$41.50. 7 p.m.
Monday 28
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT LECTURE. Tulane Medical Center, 1440 Canal St., Room 1206, (800) 676-5389; www.sph.tulane.edu -- Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and the Department of International Health and Development host a lecture by Syamak M. Moattari on 'Sustainable Development' as part of the Islamic Perspectives on Public Health and Development Issues lecture series. Free admission. Noon.
JULIAN MURRAY LECTURE. Tulane University Law School, Weinmann Hall, 6923 Freret St., room 357, 865-5939; www.law.tulane.edu -- The defense attorney lectures on 'The Wilbert Rideau Case and Criminal Law in Louisiana.' Free admission. 4 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St., 525-HOOP; www.nba.com/hornets -- Hornets host the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tickets $10-$218.50. 7 p.m.
ongoing
BUSTOUT BURLESQUE. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 569-9100 -- Dance troupe trained in burlesque tradition with house singer Marcy Hesseling, backed by house band Ronnie Magri & the Bourbon Shakers. Tickets $20 general, $25 table seating. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sundays.
DRUG-FREE LIVING CLASSES. Mary Queen of Vietnam Church, 14001 Dwyer Blvd., 362-4272; www.cadagno.org -- The Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse for Greater New Orleans holds classes for preteens and teens on how to live drug-free lives. Free admission. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
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. Fridays.
FASHION SOIREE THURSDAYS. 820 Rampart St. -- Weekly fashion soiree featuring the designs of local fashion designers and costume artists presented by Everything Lovely by Oliver. Cocktails available. Free admission. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays.
FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHT SERIES. Main Event Sports Bar, front parking lot, 3200 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 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. Fridays.
MUSICIANS YOGA. Yoga Bywater, 900 Louisa St., 427-7993; www.yogabywater.com -- Guitarist and yoga instructor Jonathan Freilich leads yoga class geared toward musicians' needs. Call for rates. 2 p.m. every Tuesday.
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.
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.
call for volunteers
JAZZ FEST. New Orleans Fairgrounds, 558-6144; www.nojazzfest.com -- Jazz Fest seeks volunteers for office administration, phone bank, construction, signs, photography and more.
SMALL BOAT OPERATORS. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, 314 St. Mary St., Thibodaux, (985) 448-1375 -- The National Park Service at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center needs volunteer boat operators who can pilot a 22-foot wooden boat and take visitors on trips along Bayou Lafourche in the spring and fall on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Call or stop by the center for more information.
applications
BASKETBALL CAMP APPLICATIONS. Ten Star All-Star Basketball Camp, 2207 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, N.C., (704) 373-0873 -- Invitation-only basketball camp is accepting applications from all boys and girls ages 10-19. Several camp locations nationwide. Call for more information. Deadline April 1.
road trip
Tuesday 22
TAG THE GATOR. Galvez Middle School, 42018 Hwy. 933, Prairieville, (225) 621-2424 -- Toothpick artist Michael A. Smith invites the public to help name 'The Largest Toothpick Sculpture Alligator,' a 15-foot-long alligator made from more than 3 million toothpicks. 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday 23
TOBACCO SUMMIT. Southern University, Nursing Building, Baton Rouge, (866) 426-4835 or 301-9814; www.tobaccofreeliving.org -- The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living hosts the Statewide Tobacco Summit on the theme of 'Smoke-Free Environments: A Firsthand Look at Secondhand Smoke,' featuring keynote speaker Stanton Glantz and complimentary lunch. Free registration. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
STEAMSHIP PILOT LECTURE. Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site, 57730 Main St., Plaquemine, (877) 987-7158 or (225) 687-7158; www.lastateparks.com -- Plaquemine Lock State Historic Site hosts Captain Jason Brown of the New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association for a talk on piloting tankers on the Mississippi River. Tickets $2 general admission, free for seniors/kids 12-under. 7 p.m.
Thursday 24
RAILROAD CROSSING SAFETY SUMMIT. Holiday Inn Select, Constitution Avenue, Baton Rouge, (225) 379-1232 -- The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development holds a one-day Railroad Crossing Safety Conference to identify strategies to improve safety. 9 a.m.
Friday 25
KENNY G. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Beau Rivage Theatre, 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (888) 566-7469 -- The saxophonist performs live. Tickets $52.95. 8 p.m.
PAUL ANKA. Casino Magic, 711 Casino Magic Drive, Bay St. Louis, Miss., (800) 5-MAGIC-5 -- The veteran pop singer performs. Tickets $34.95-$44.95. 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Saturday 26
OTIS HOUSE EASTER CELEBRATION. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Otis House Museum, Hwy. 22, Madisonville, (985) 792-4652 or (888) 677-3247; www.crt.state.la.us/crt/parks/fairview/fairview.htm -- The Otis House Museum hosts Easter traditions including egg hunts and rolling contests for kids and a talk on egg pocking. Tickets $2 per vehicle. 2 p.m.
CLARENCE CARTER & SONNY TURNER. Grand Casino Biloxi, Grand Biloxi Theatre, 265 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (800) 354-2450 -- Clarence Carter and Sonny Turner perform live. Tickets $9.95-$14.95. 8 p.m.
TRACY LAWRENCE & MIRANDA LAMBERT. Grand Casino Gulfport, Grand Event Center, 3215 W. Beach Blvd., Gulfport, Miss., (800) 946-7777 -- The singers perform live. Tickets $14.95-$24.95. 8 p.m.
LOUISIANA EXPRESS. Paragon Casino & Resort, Mari Center, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, (800) 946-1946 -- Louisiana Express performs, featuring Charles Mann, Johnnie Allan and Tommy McClain. Tickets $10. 9 p.m.
theater
BAD DATES. The Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Ave., Houston, (713) 228-8421; www.alleytheatre.org -- The Alley Theatre presents a one-woman comedy about the dating life of a single middle-aged mom, written by Theresa Rebeck; Annalee Jefferies stars. Tickets $25-$45. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, through April 3.
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 & BISTRO. 715 Europe St., Baton Rouge, (225) 383-1932 -- Visions & Rhythm, photography by Scott Foust, paintings by Patricia Beatty, and paintings and sculpture by Rafael Navarro, through April 30.
MARTHA MABEY GALLERY. 796 Vieux Marche Mall, Biloxi, Miss., (228) 432-5874 -- Celebrating the Art of Women, group exhibit of artwork by women working in all mediums. Part of proceeds goes to the Gulf Coast Women's Center for Nonviolence, through Saturday.
spare spaces
Acadian Cultural Center. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette, (337) 232-0789 -- Images of France and Louisiana, new exhibit by Jacques and Pauline Royal, through May 30.
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 314 St. Mary St., Thibodaux, (985) 448-1375 -- Photographs of Louisiana dance halls by Dennis Sipiorski, through May 1.
museums
GLASSELL SCHOOL OF ART. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Laura Lee Blanton Gallery, 5101 Montrose Blvd., Houston, (713) 639-7500, www.mfah.org -- 2005 Core, group exhibition of large-scale paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and multimedia installation by Angela Fraleigh, Jos Lerma, Cindy Loehr, Maya Schindler, Gilad Efrat, Michael McKean, Demetrius Oliver, Carl Sudduth and Jenny Perlin, and essays by Claire Barliant and Amanda Douberley, through April 24.
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.
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 Sunday.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON. 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston, (713) 639-7300; www.mfah.org -- 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.
words
Thursday 24
APRIL NEWLIN. Pass Christian Books, 101 E. Beach Blvd., Pass Christian, Miss., (228) 452-7399; www.passchristianbooks.com -- The author signs Horn of Plenty: Seasons in an Island Wilderness. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
