theater
THE GLASS MENDACITY. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- All Kinds of Theatre and Krewe des Sept Productions present a parody of Tennessee Williams' plays written by Maureen Morley and Tom Willworth. Carl Walker directs John McConnell, Maureen Brennan, Carol Sutton, J.P. Delahoussaye, Lara Grice, Jerry Lee Leighton, Andrea Frankle Molina and Iris Boudin. Tickets $29 (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, through April 3.
THE GULLS. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 606-9903; www.norunningwithscissors.com -- Running With Scissors presents a loose adaptation of Hitchcock's The Birds in Ryan Landry's parody. Richard Read directs Flynn De Marco, Brian Peterson, Nathan Martin, Jim Jeske, Dorian Rush and others. Call 525-4498 for Friday opening-night tickets, available only through the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon. Regular-run tickets $17; call 606-9903. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through April 16.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177-A Sala Ave., Westwego, 371-3330 or 883-2000; www.jpas.org -- Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Boomtown Casino present the modern rock opera about Jesus Christ's final days. Alton Geno directs Michael Burgess, Vatican Lokey and Stacy Taliancich. Dennis Assaf conducts the JPAS Broadway Pit Band. Tickets $25 general admission, $12 students/children. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. (Reviewed in this issue.)
LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS. Minacapelli's Restaurant, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; www.minacapellis.com -- Minacapelli's Dinner Theater presents Neil Simon's comedy about a middle-aged man contemplating affairs with three different women. Rickie Luke directs Sara Pagones, Desiree Dabdoub, Cheryl Grace and others. Tickets $35 for dinner and show. 1:30 p.m. Sunday, through April 17.
TENNESSEE IN THE QUARTER. Southern Rep Theater, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 522-6545; www.southernrep.com -- The City Series presents five newly discovered and unpublished one-act plays by Tennessee Williams, set in the French Quarter. Perry Martin directs Tony Molina, Dane Rhodes, Leah Loftin, Andy English and others. Tickets $15-$23. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, through April 3.
auditions
ALICE IN WONDERLAND AUDITIONS. Nunez Community College Auditorium, 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, 271-0184 -- The Community Actors of St. Bernard Theatre hold auditions for its production of Alice in Wonderland adapted by Anne Coulter Martens and directed by Gloria Childress. Show runs June 10-19. Actors of all ages and skill levels are invited. Materials provided. 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday.
comedy
HARRAH'S NEW ORLEANS CASINO. The Earl Turner Theatre, 533-6600; www.harrahs.com -- Wednesday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Willie Barcena, 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Willie Barcena, 10 p.m.; Sunday: The Improv at Harrah's featuring Willie Barcena, 6 p.m. and 8 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
MARTINE'S. 2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-8637; www.martinesonline.com -- Friday: short-form improv with National Comedy Company, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: The Nick and Elliot Variety Show!, 8 p.m.; Running Funny presents Tommy Durango with special guest Kristian Gerrets, 10:30 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 -- Humanity, work by nine female photographers curated by Jim Sohr; On Beauty, media installation by Ileana Lyons; both through 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.
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 Saturday.
ALEXANDER & VICTOR FINE ART. 312 Royal St., 586-7555 -- Landscape paintings by Joan Colomer Valls, through March 31.
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.
THE ART HOUSE. 320 N. Columbia St., (985) 892-8650 -- Recent paintings by Hasmig Vartanian, through April 15.
ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY. 432 Julia St., 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com -- Innocent Act by Stephen Parker Day; Specimens by Mary Jane Parker; Ghostly New Orleans by Michael Willmon; all through Saturday. (Reviewed in this issue.)
ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY PROJECT SPACE. 730 Tchoupitoulas St., 524-9393; www.arthurrogergallery.com -- Work by Francis X. Pavy, through April 30.
ARTICHOKE GALLERY. 912 Decatur St., 636-2004 -- Watercolors and prints of New Orleans' landmarks by Peter Briant. Ongoing.
BARLOW ART GALLERY. 805 Royal St., 523-2964 -- New work by Lorraine Strieby, Linda Kernick, Leslie Denny and Connie Chapman, through May 15.
BARRISTER'S GALLERY. 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767; www.barristersgallery.com -- Work by John Arceneaux, David Bradshaw, Ryan Burns, Julie Crozat, Mike Fedor, John Greco, Matjames, Kristine Meyers, Sean Star Wars and Myrtle Von Damitz III, ongoing; Hydriotaphia: New Orleans Artists Design Their Own Funeral Urns, through Saturday; Tasha Robbins: The Spirit That Moves Us, through April 30.
BRUNNER GALLERY. 215 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 893-0444; www.brunnergallery.com -- Into the Rhythm, mixed-media sculpture by Babette Wattigny; 29th Parallel, mixed-media paintings by Kat Fullilove; both through May 1.
BRYANT GALLERIES. 316 Royal St., 525-5584; www.bryantgalleries.com -- City & Landscape Paintings by Alan Flattmann, through March 31.
COLE PRATT GALLERY. 3800 Magazine St., 891-6789; www.coleprattgallery.com -- Artwork by Richard Johnson, through Sunday.
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- 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; Arts in Education, exhibition of artworks by New Orleans Public School students; all through Sunday.
D.O.C.S. GALLERY. 709 Camp St., 524-3936; www.docsgallery.com -- Sculptures by Thomas Glover and paintings by Cheryl Cabrera, through March 31.
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, Delania Leblanc, Martin Needom, Ginger Pine, Johnny Stout and Linda Thurlow, through March 31.
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.
HERIARD-CIMINO GALLERY. 440 Julia St., 525-7300; www.heriardcimino.com -- New paintings by Brian Novatny, through March 30.
THE HOUSE OF ART. 959 Gerard St. (Highway 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 and Charles Foster and sculpture by Allison Pasarew, through April 9.
JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. -- 841 Carondelet St., 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com -- Nudes, new paintings by Jason DuMouchel, through 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 Friday.
The Neighborhood Gallery. 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800 -- Arts & Crafts, African-inspired designs by Judy Dixon, through March 31.
NEWCOMB ART GALLERY. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, 865-5328; www.newcombartgallery.com -- Lives Remembered: Photographs of a Small Town in Poland 1897-1939, through June 5.
NEW ORLEANS ARTWORKS. 727 Magazine St., 529-7279; www.neworleansglassworks.com/site2/mainpage.htm -- 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.
NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS/RIVERFRONT. 2800 Chartres St., 940-2787 -- Portrayal, contemporary photography by Reuben Cox and Becket Logan; Free Range, installation by Mark Guilbeau and Rian Kerrane; both through April 22.
NEW ORLEANS GLASSWORKS AND PRINTMAKING STUDIO. 727 Magazine St., 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com/site2/mainpage.htm -- Free daily glassblowing and art-making demonstrations; garden floral silkscreen prints by Miriam Martin, glass floral scientific torchworks by Andrew J. Pollack, hand-bound books by Rachel Fontenot, through March 31.
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.
RIVERTOWN FINE ART GALLERY. 409 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231; www.lombardartgallery.com -- Paintings by Mary Lee Lombard, through April 30.
ROBERT BRUNO GALLERY. 900 S. Peters St., 679-0001; www.robertbrunogallery.com -- Bill Jonas Retrospective, paintings by the artist.
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.
ROYALBLUES GALLERY. 623 Royal St., 524-2583 -- Group show featuring Kirsten Harlow, TJ Black, Lisa Cohen, Curtis Matherne, Alexander Harvie and Amanda Gresham, ongoing.
STEVE MARTIN STUDIO. 624 Julia St., 566-1390 -- Just Today, paintings by Marc Kullman, ongoing.
SYLVIA SCHMIDT GALLERY. 400-A Julia St., 522-2000; www.sylviaschmidt.com -- European landscapes by George Loli; sculpture by Shelly Long; landscapes by Rhea Gary, through March 29.
VEN NORMAN GALLERY. 317 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-9555; www.vennorman.com/gallery.shtml -- 'Storytelling' paintings based on Mayan myths by Luz Maria Lopez; photography by Herman Leonard and Sally Dunn; paintings by Sarah Dunn; all through May 9.
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.
spare spaces
DANTE'S KITCHEN. 736 Dante St., 861-3121 -- New bromoil photography by Zack Smith, through April.
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.
FIRST GUARANTY BANK. Guaranty Gallery, second floor, 400 E. Thomas St., Hammond, (985) 345-7685 -- Work by Bill Badon, through March.
LA BOULANGERIE. 625 St. Charles Ave., 569-1925 -- Paintings by Joel Kelly, ongoing.
SUKHO THAI. 1913 Royal St., 948-9309 -- Paintings by Joel Kelly, ongoing.
TURNCOATS. 1926 Magazine St., 299-9004; www.turncoats.net -- The Black + White Show, mixed-media paintings and prints by Russell Rubin.
TWIROPA. Tchoupitoulas Room, 1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 595-5091; 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.
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.
BLUES FOUNDATION NEW GENERATION AWARD. Robert Johnson Blues Foundation, New Generation Award Contest, 610 North St., Jackson, Miss., 39202-3116, (615) 269-0474; www.robertjohnsonbluesfoundation.org -- The Robert Johnson Blues Foundation is accepting submissions from all young blues musicians ages 12-18 to compete for the New Generation Award. Go to Web site for complete details and application. Must be postmarked by April 1.
PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMISSIONS. All Jefferson Parish Library locations, 838-1109; www.jefferson.lib.la.us -- Jefferson Parish Library seeks one photograph per patron/photographer on the theme of 'Bridges: Your Library Connects.' Submissions should incorporate bridges of any kind. Call for complete eligibility requirements. No entry fee. Submit photographs to any Jefferson Parish library through April 1.
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 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.
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 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; A Toast of New Orleans and Galatoire's Restaurant: Celebrating 100 Years; both ongoing.
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.
words
Tuesday 22
SISTER HELEN PREJEAN. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135 -- The author signs Death of Innocents. 2 p.m.
Wednesday 23
JOSEPH MASELLI. North Kenner Library, 630 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 838-1100, ext. 274; www.jefferson.lib.la.us -- The author shares anecdotes from Italians in New Orleans with book signing to follow. Registration requested. Free admission. 6:30 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.
Thursday 24
17 POETS READING & OPEN MIC. Gold Mine Saloon, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745; www.goldminesaloon.com -- Weekly series with featured poets Amy Ouzoonian and Bill Myers. Open mic to follow. Poets, storytellers, dancers, musicians, puppeteers and others are invited to share their art. Hosted by Dave Brinks. Free admission. 8 p.m.
SCIENCE FICTION BOOK CLUB. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135 -- The book club discusses The Once and Future King by T.H. White. 7 p.m.
Friday 25
MICHAEL HOLLOWAY PERRONNE. Faubourg Marigny Arts & Books, 600 Frenchmen St., 943-9875 -- The author reads and signs A Time Before Me. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 26 R.W. APPLE JR. Beaucoup Books, 3951 Magazine St., 895-2663 -- The author signs Apple's America: The Discriminating Traveler's Guide to 40 Great Cities in the United States and Canada. 2 p.m.
CHRISTOPHER RICE. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 -- The author signs Light Before Day. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
CHRISTOPHER RICE. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135 -- The author reads from and signs Light Before Day. 7 p.m.
Sunday 27
17 POETS READING & OPEN MIC. Gold Mine Saloon, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745; www.goldminesaloon.com -- Special reading with featured poets Yusef Komunyakaa and Lee Meitzen Grue. Open mic to follow. Poets, storytellers, dancers, musicians, puppeteers and others are invited to share their art. Hosted by Dave Brinks. Free admission. 7 p .m. artists' reception with free refreshments and red beans and rice, 8 p.m. reading.
