theater
THE ASSHOLE MONOLOGUES. Monkey Hill Bar, 6100 Magazine St., 899-4800 -- Chris Rose and RedBean return their thoughtfully irreverent show about the most misunderstood part of the body. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Thursday, through May 26.
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 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.
GIRL WITH A PEARL NECKLACE, AN ACT OF LOVE. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Jeffery Roberson presents his humorous cabaret-style play about the troubles of a woman named Varla Jean Merman. Thursday opening performance benefits the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon. Call 525-4498 for $25 tickets to this show only. Regular tickets $35 (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Friday, through March 16.
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 their 1973 Broadway revue and 1960s TV show. Adults only. Tickets $17 (includes $5 bar credit). 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 11.
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 and Flynn De Marco direct Brian Peterson, Nathan Martin, Jim Jeske and others. Tickets $17. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through April 16. (Reviewed in this issue.)
IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL. The Marigny Theatre, 1030 Marigny St., 948-9924; www.dramano.org -- DRAMA! presents the New Orleans premiere 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 I.D. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, through April 17.
JOUR DE GLOIRE. True Brew Theater & Cafe, 200 Julia St., 524-8440 -- Mikko presents his play about the life and journey of Napoleon Bonaparte co-starring Allisa Brupbacher. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday.
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.
MOVIN' OUT. Saenger Theatre, 143 Rampart St., 524-2490; www.saengertheatre.com -- Saenger Theatre's Broadway Series in New Orleans presents the New Orleans premiere of the award-winning musical based on songs by Billy Joel and conceived, choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp. Holly Cruikshank, Matthew Dibble, David Gomez and others star. Tickets $22-$62. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
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.
SINGING IN THE RAIN. Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., 486-6631; www.jesuitnola.org -- Jesuit High School's Philelectic Society presents a production of the musical adapted from the movie classic by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Chase Waites directs Morgan Teachworth, Carolyn Guido and others. Tickets $14 for reserved seating, $12 general admission, $5 for all students. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
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.
SPUNK: THREE TALES BY ZORA NEALE HURSTON. Dillard University, Samuel DuBois Cook Fine Arts and Communications Center, 816-4857 -- The University Theatre at Dillard presents the New Orleans premiere of a musical by George C. Wolfe and Chic Street Man adapted from Zora Neale Hurston stories. Andrea Frye directs Bianca Chapman, Danielle Edinburgh and others. Tickets $12 general admission, $10 seniors/non-Dillard students with I.D. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Monday.
ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com -- Le Petit Theatre presents a musical written by Ricky Graham and Fred Palmisano about a misunderstood dragon who disrupts a fairytale town. Gary Rucker and Sean Patterson star and direct Garrison Linn, Danny Marin, Michael Sullivan and Jennifer Richardson. Tickets $26 general admission, $16 students. 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. (Reviewed in this issue.)
STORYVILLE. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- The Uptown Music Theatre presents a musical written by Delfeayo Marsalis about the legendary New Orleans district. John Grimsley directs the community-based production. Tickets $15 general admission, $10 CAC members/students/seniors, $5 kids 12-under. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
WHAT THE BUTLER SAW. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 875-7577; www.skyfire.tv -- The Skyfire Theatre presents Joe Orton's play about a mental institution where the doctors are crazier than the patients. Deborah Marcelle directs George Sanchez, Debbie Morvant, Jay Westbrook and others. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 students/seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through April 23.
YOUR ARMS TOO SHORT TO BOX WITH GOD. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-7529 -- The Anthony Bean Community Theater presents the Tony Award-winning gospel musical by Vinnette Carroll. Anthony Bean directs Leo Jones, Paulette Wright, Althea Tines Williams and others. Tickets $18 general admission, $16 students/seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through April 24.
auditions
YOUTH DANCE AUDITIONS. Tulane University, McWilliams Hall, third floor, 522-0996 ext. 57; www.nobadance.com -- The Luna Negra Dance Theater of Chicago will be in residence with the 2005 Footbridge Summer Intensive from July 11-31. Artistic director Eduardo Vilaro holds auditions for area dancers 11-19 years old with demonstrated talent. The program will include daily classes and two final performances. Call for details. 9 a.m. Saturday.
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.
THE ACADEMY GALLERY. New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, 5256 Magazine St., 899-8111; www.noafa.com -- Artwork by Carol Peebles and Tina Freeman, through May 7.
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.
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.
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.
CAROL ROBINSON GALLERY. 840 Napoleon Ave., 895-6130 -- New works by Alexei Kazantsev, through April.
D.O.C.S. GALLERY. 709 Camp St., 524-3936; www.docsgallery.com -- Work by Shug Lockett, through May 5.
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.
FT. ISABEL GALLERY. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1841 -- Babes and Blades, sculpture by Martin Needom and mixed-media canvasses by Suzanne King, through April 30. Opening reception 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
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 -- Recent paintings by Paul Campbell, through April 30.
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 Sunday.
JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. 841 Carondelet St., 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com -- Black + Gold, paintings by Dawn Black and sculpture by Elisha Gold, through April 30.
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 -- New paintings by Beverly B. Erdreich, through April 30.
NEWCOMB ART GALLERY. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, 865-5328; www.newcombartgallery.com -- Lives Remembered: Photgraphs 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 -- Jazzin it Up, works by Udo Zembock and Darlene Biggus, through April 30.
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 -- Jazzin it Up, works by Michael Dearie, Teri Walker and Frank van den Ham, through April 30.
PALMA GALLERY. 828 Howard Ave., 598-2276 -- The Hybrid, multimedia group exhibition with 18 artists curated by Matteo Neivert, through May 21.
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 -- Legends of Jazz, photographs by Steven Forster, through June 1.
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 -- Paintings by Ed Smith, through April 30; group show curated by high school senior Michael Thompson.
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 -- A Southern View, oil and watercolor landscape paintings by Marguerite Robichaux, through April 30.
VEN NORMAN GALLERY. 317 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-9555; www.vennorman.com/gallery.shtml -- ³Storytelling² paintings based on Mayan myths by Luz Maria Lopez; photography by Herman Leonard and Sally Dunn; paintings by Sarah Dunn; all through May 9. Opening reception and artist presentation by Luz Maria Lopez, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
THE WAITING ROOM GALLERY. 906 Pauline St., 949-1805; www.wroomgallery.com -- Narcisissm 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.
museums
AMERICAN-ITALIAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH LIBRARY. 537 S. Peters St., 522-7294 -- Hand-painted and lettered plaques by artist Franco Alessandri, photographs, and memorabilia.
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.
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; http://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.
words
Wednesday 6
BEAUCOUP BOOK CLUB. Beaucoup Books, 3951 Magazine St., 895-2663 -- Beaucoup Book Club discusses Devil in the White City. 6 p.m.
BIG EASY POETRY NIGHT. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812 -- An evening of readings by local poets Andrei Codrescu, Chris Champagne, Ralph Adamo, Kalamu Ya Salaam, Lee Grue, Peter Cooley and local slam poets. Books for sale from Beaucoup Books. Tickets $6 (includes $5 drink credit). 7 p.m.
POPPY Z BRITE. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 -- The author reads from and signs Prime. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 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 -- Open-mic poetry reading every Wednesday. 9 p.m.
Friday 8
ANDREW FOX. Boutique du Vampyre, 622 ? Cabildo Alley, between St. Peter Street and Pirate's Alley, 561-8267 -- The author reads from and signs Fat White Vampire Blues and Bride of the Fat White Vampire. Arrive no later than 6:45 p.m.
PAM HOUSTON. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 -- The author reads and signs Sight Hound. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday 9
APRIL NEWLIN RIEVESHAL. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 -- The author discusses and signs Horn of Plenty: Seasons in an Island Wilderness. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
LISA COHEN. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com -- The children's book illustrator reads and signs Little Stevie Wonder. 1 p.m.
RENE STEINKE. Beaucoup Books, 3951 Magazine St., 895-2663 -- The author reads from and signs Second Skirts. 2 p.m.
Sunday 10
17 POETS OPEN MIC. Gold Mine Saloon, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745; www.goldminesaloon.com -- Special reading with featured poets Jerome Rothenberg and Simon Pettet. 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.
