theater
EVITA. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Ave., Metairie, 885-2000; www.jpas.org -- Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the award-winning musical based on the life of Eva Peron and written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. William McCrary, Glyn Bailey and Michelle Pietri direct Brandi Cotogno, Vatican Lokey and Roy Bumgarner. Ron Bermingham conducts the JPAS Broadway Pit Band. Tickets $15-$33. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through April 10.
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 staged reading of this parody of Tennessee Williams plays, written by Maureen Morley and Tom Willforth. Carl Walker directs John McConnell, Maureen Brennan, Carol Sutton, J.P. Delahoussaye, Lara Grice and others. Tickets $29 (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday.
GOOD EVENING. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Gary Rucker and Mason Wood pay tribute to the legendary British comedy team of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore with sketches from the duo's 1973 Broadway revue and 1960s television show. Adults only. Tickets $17 (includes $5 bar credit). 7:30 Monday, April 4.
THE GULLS. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 606-9903; www.norunningwithscissors.com -- Running With Scissors presents a contemporary take on Hitchcock's The Birds in Ryan Landry's parody. Richard Read directs Flynn De Marco, Brian Peterson, Nathan Martin and others. Tickets $17. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through April 16.
IGNATIUS ON STAGE. Southern Repertory Theater, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 581-1144 or 522-6545; www.tennesseewilliams.net or www.southernrep.com -- Staged reading of scenes from A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole. Perry Martin directs John McConnell, Becky Allen, Shirl Cieutat, Bob Edes, Randy Cheramie, Francine Segal, Nell Nolan, Jessie Terrebonne and Roch Eshleman. Tickets $20. 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL. The Marigny Theatre, 1030 Marigny St., 948-9924; www.dramano.org -- DRAMA! presents the New Orleans premier of a full-length play by Tennessee Williams. Blake Balu directs Martin Covert, Marinda Woodruff, Michael-Chase Creasy and Ferdinand Olinger. Costumes by Cecile Casey Covert. Tickets $12 in advance/$15 at door general admission, $7 students with ID. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, through April 17.
JOUR DE GLOIRE. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 569-8361 -- Mikko presents his one-man show about the life and journey of Napoleon Bonaparte. Tickets $15. 11:30 a.m. Saturday.
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, Rebecca Sutherland, Cheryl Grace and others. Tickets $35 for dinner and show. 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through April 17.
LOOSE HOG IN THE HOUSE OF GOD. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 569-8361 -- UNO's Department of Drama and Communications presents the 2005 Festival premier of Thomas Kristopher's winning one-act play from 2004's Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. Lori Dewitt directs Susie Johnson and T. Joe Seibert. Tickets $5 general admission or free with a festival pass. 12:30 p.m. Sunday. (Reviewed in this issue.)
THE MUSIC OF ERICH ZANN. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767 or 525-6246; www.zeitgeistinc.org or www.theatrelouisiane.com -- Theatre Louisiane presents a play based on a H.P. Lovecraft story adapted and directed by Amy Woodruff. Kevin M. Lee, John Tiliakos and Amy Woodruff star in this multimedia performance. For audiences 12-up. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, through April 17.
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKIE. Martine's Lounge, 2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, 301-6288; www.martinesonline.com -- A comedy written and performed by Christy McBrayer with music by Tom Maron, Gina Forsyth and Seth Morrison. Rita Sheffield directs. Tickets $20 (includes free fried chicken). 8 p.m. Friday, through April 16.
STAGED READING OF ONE-ACT PLAY COMPETITION WINNER. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 569-8361 -- The University of New Orleans Department of Drama and Communications presents a reading of the winning entry in the 2005 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival one-act play competition. Tickets $5 general admission or free with a festival pass. 10 a.m.
TALKING TENNESSEE. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St. and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Library Lounge, 921 Canal St., 581-1144; www.tennesseewilliams.net -- Jeremy Lawrence conceived of and acts in this one-man collage-play of words written by Tennessee Williams about his writing and life. Tickets $15 for 2:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday performances at One Eyed Jacks. Tickets $25 for 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday performances at the Ritz-Carlton.
TENNESSEE IN THE QUARTER. Southern Rep Theater, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 581-1144; 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 and Dane Rhodes. Tickets $15-$23. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. (Reviewed online.) comedy BIG TOP GALLERY. 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com -- Wednesday: A Comedy Extravaganza: John Sharappa, other comedy friends, magic and music, 8 p.m.
HARRAH'S NEW ORLEANS CASINO. The Earl Turner Theatre, 533-6600; www.harrahs.com -- Wednesday: The Improv at Harrah's, 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday: The Improv at Harrah's, 10 p.m.; Sunday: The Improv at Harrah's, 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 p.m.
MARTINE'S. 2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-8637; www.martinesonline.com -- Friday: short-form improv with National Comedy Company, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: Running Funny presents Stand Up Delivery with comedians Tom Gregory, Jodi Borello, Mike Strecker, Wes Cannon and guest host Al Scramuzza, 8 p.m. and 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 -- Rock 'N' Roll, juried visual art exhibit, through April 30. Free opening party featuring complimentary food by K&G Party Services and live music by Narcissy and others, 6 p.m. to midnight 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 Tuesday; artwork by Carol Peebles and Tina Freeman, through May 12. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
ACME GALLERY. 5700 Magazine St., 891-0357 -- Natural Disaster, Volume II, two-part group show curated by Stephen Collier and Jonathan Traviesa. Portions of the proceeds benefit the American Red Cross. Volume II through April 30. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
ALEXANDER & VICTOR FINE ART. 312 Royal St., 586-7555 -- Landscape paintings by Joan Colomer Valls, through Thursday.
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 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; Tasha Robbins: The Spirit That Moves Us, through April 30; For Donna, group show curated by Deborah Luster featuring work by Pinky Bass, Ruth Marten, Danna Moore, Laura Noland-Hunter, Donna Service, Kathy Vellard and Alexis Wreden, through May 28. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
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 Thursday.
D.O.C.S. GALLERY. 709 Camp St., 524-3936; www.docsgallery.com -- Sculptures by Thomas Glover and paintings by Cheryl Cabrera, through Thursday; work by Shug Lockett, through May 5. Opens Saturday.
EVANS GALLERY. 3815 Magazine St., 897-2688 -- The White Show, works in white by Blaire Rice Bennett, Auguste Garufi, Jean Geraci, Janet McGreal, Adele Sypesteyn and Katharine White, through April 30. 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, Delania Leblanc, Martin Needom, Ginger Pine, Johnny Stout and Linda Thurlow, through Thursday.
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 Wednesday; recent paintings by Paul Campbell, through April 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 and Charles Foster and sculpture by Allison Pasarew, through April 9.
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 -- Paintings by Beverly B. Erdreich, through April 30. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
The Neighborhood Gallery. 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800 -- Arts & Crafts, African-inspired designs by Judy Dixon, through Thursday.
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 Thursday; Jazzin It Up, works by Udo Zembock and Darlene Biggus, through April 30. Opening reception 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, 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 artmaking demonstrations; garden floral silkscreen prints by Miriam Martin, glass floral scientific torchworks by Andrew J. Pollack, hand-bound books by Rachel Fontenot, through Thursday; Jazzin It Up, works by Michael Dearie, Teri Walker and Frank van den Ham, through April 30. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
PALMA GALLERY. 828 Howard Ave., 598-2276 -- The Hybrid, multimedia group exhibition with 18 artists curated by Matteo Neivert, through May 21. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
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 -- Paintings by Mary Lee Lombard and Deborah Crosby, through April 30.
ROBERT BRUNO GALLERY. 900 S. Peters St., 679-0001; www.robertbrunogallery.com -- Bill Jonas: A Retrospective Spanning Three Decades, through Wednesday (reviewed in this issue); Legends of Jazz, photographs by Steven Forster, through June 1. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
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.
SOREN CHRISTENSEN GALLERY. 400 Julia St., 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com -- Luc Leestemaker: Land and Sky, through Thursday. (Reviewed in this issue.); paintings by Ed Smith, through April. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
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 Tuesday.
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
CRESCENT CITY BREWHOUSE. 527 Decatur St., 522-0571; www.justinsarts.com -- Mixed-media paintings by New Orleans artist Justin Smith, through April 25. Opening reception 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
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 Thursday.
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 Thursday.
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.
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 Thursday.
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 Saturday.
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 Thursday; Walter Inglis Anderson: Everything I See Is Strange and New, through April 17; Hands of Generations: Recent Works by Nene Humphrey, through July.
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 1940s, 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.
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 feet by 10 feet, and exhibitors must provide their 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 musicians12-18 to compete for the New Generation Award. Go to Web site for complete details and application. Must be postmarked by Friday.
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 Friday.
POSTCARDS TO THE CAC SUBMISSIONS. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- The Contemporary Arts Center invites artists of all ages and skill levels, celebrities, schoolchildren, and everyone creative to submit original works to be exhibited and sold at a benefit show called The RAIN Event: Postcards to the CAC sponsored by RAIN Vodka on June 24. Proceeds go to the CAC. All pieces must be on 4-by-6 inch pieces of paper. Archival paper and instructions available at the CAC. Submit up to three pieces. Deadline June 1.
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GAYDEN METCALFE AND CHARLOTTE HAYES. Beaucoup Books, 3951 Magazine St., 895-2663 -- The authors read from and sign Being Dead Is No Excuse: The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting the Perfect Funeral. 6:30 p.m.
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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.
SONNY BREWER. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100 -- The author reads from and discusses The Poet of Tolstoy Park. Book sale and signing to follow. Free admission. 7 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.
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS LITERARY FESTIVAL. Various locations. 581-1144; www.tennesseewillians.net -- Wide range of author appearances, lectures and panel discussions. Visit Web site for complete schedule and other information. Wednesday-Sunday. (See A&E Features in this issue.)
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17 POETS OPEN MIC. Gold Mine Saloon, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745; www.goldminesaloon.com -- Weekly series with featured poets Brenda Marie Osbey and James Nolan. 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.
JOHN BAILEY. Beaucoup Books, 3951 Magazine St., 895-2663 -- The author and historian reads from and signs The Lost German Slave Girl. 5:30 p.m. (See A&E Feature in this issue.)
ELLEN C. MERRILL. Lambeth House, 150 Broadway Ave., 247-1997 -- The author gives a slide lecture in conjunction with her book Germans of Louisiana. 3:20 p.m. Saturday 2 CONSTANCE SNOW. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St.; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org -- The author signs The Rustic Table: Simple Fare From the World's Kitchens. 8 a.m.
CONSTANCE SNOW. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 -- The author discusses and signs The Rustic Table: Simple Fare From the World's Kitchens. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
DAVE EGGERS. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts/Riverfront, Lupin Hall, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2900; www.nocca.com -- The author and publisher reads from his work, including a new collection of short stories. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. (See A&E Feature in this issue.)
DONALD L. MILLER. The National D-Day Museum, Louisiana Memorial Pavilion, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012 ext. 244; www.ddaymuseum.org -- The author and historian discusses and signs D-Days in the Pacific. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
JUDY CONNER BOOK PARTY. F & M Patio Bar, 4841 Tchoupitoulas St., 895-2663 -- Beaucoup Books hosts an off-site book party for author Judy Conner for the hardcover release of her book Southern Fried Divorce. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
SUZANNE WOLFE. The Catholic Bookstore, 8039 Fig St., 861-7504 -- The author signs Unveiling. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
