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Tuesday 19
TODDLER STORYTIME. Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., 596-2626 -- Weekly program for toddlers. Free admission. 10:30 a.m.
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.
Thursday 21
MUGGSY'S MEADOW READING PROGRAM. The Esplanade, Walden Books, upper level, 1401 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 468-6116 -- Special reading of 'Clifford' books and fun games. For kids 12-under. Free admission. 3 p.m.
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BALLOON SCULPTURE. West Bank Regional Library, 2752 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 838-1100; www.jefferson.lib.la.us -- Library's children's department offers magic workshop and program. Free admission, registration requested. 9:30 a.m.
PORK IN TEAMS. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 ext. 220 -- The Porta-Puppet Players present their own rendition of the Three Little Pigs with an original script and score. Tickets $3.50. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 19
ARLINGTON WEST ON THE ROAD. University of New Orleans Quad, 280-6222 -- Gulf War veterans display their traveling memorial to the fallen soldiers from the war in Iraq. Free admission. All day.
DOING BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT. UNO Small Business Development Center, 1600 Canal St., suite 620, 539-9292 -- The UNO SBDC offers a workshop designed to help small businesses compete for federal projects. Must call and register in advance. Tickets $20. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
MUSIC RECITALS. NOCCA/Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2854; www.nocca.com -- Students perform music recitals. Free admission. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 5 p.m. Friday.
ROCK & ROLL DANCE CLASS. The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com -- Dance and exercise class set to rock music. Cost $10. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday 20
HISPANIC SENIOR HEALTH DAY. Hispanic Resource Center, 4312 Florida Ave., Kenner, (866) 865-7975 -- Louisiana SenioRx, PhRMA and the Louisiana Women's Health Access Project host a discussion of health issues specific to the Cuban and Latino community. Free health screenings and registration for Medicare prescription drug programs. Breakfast and lunch provided. Free admission. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
FOOD EXHIBIT OPENING. Crescent City Farmers Market, French Market, Gov. Nicholls Street at river, 861-5898; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org -- Grand opening of exhibit You Are Where You Eat: Stories and Recipes From the Crescent City. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TOUR FOR LIFE. The Louisiana Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 1319 Japonica St., 944-7387; www.la-spca.org -- Choose from more than 130 stray dogs and cats for adoption. Free Admission. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Field, Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com -- The Zephyrs host the Memphis Redbirds. Tickets $5-$9.50. 11:35 a.m.
MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 862-3214; www.tulane.edu/~music -- The Newcomb Department of Music hosts concert pianist Jennifer Hayghe as part of the Music at Midday Series. Free admission. Noon.
MARKETING SEMINAR. Loyola University, College of Business Building, Miller Hall, Room 324, 864-7942 -- The Louisiana Small Business Development Center offers a seminar in marketing and promotions for small businesses. Tickets $20. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
INTERFAITH PASSOVER SEDER. Loyola University, Danna Center, St. Charles Room, 780-5610; adam@jewishnola.com -- The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and Loyola University host an interfaith Passover Seder. Limited space available. Reservations recommended. Free admission. 6 p.m.
WEAVERS GUILD. Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., 596-2626 -- Monthly meeting of New Orleans Weavers Guild. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
ARTSSPEAK. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3808; www.cacno.org -- Monthly series features dialogue with local artists. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
BUSINESS SEMINAR. New Orleans Regional Business Park Enterprise Center, 13802 Old Gentilly Road, 254-0600; www.companyoffices.net -- Cynthia Grady delivers a presentation on credit repair for business and personal needs. Pre-registration is recommended. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
ARTSPEAK AT CAC. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- Artists Sean Star Wars, Troy Dugas and Ralph Burque participate in this month's Louisiana artists' dialogue, moderated by Anne Boudreaux. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St., 525-HOOP; www.hornets.com -- Hornets host the Los Angeles Clippers in the last home game of the season. Tickets $10-$218.50. 7 p.m.
Thursday 21
MONEY MANAGEMENT. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd., 888-9111; www.fhfgno.org -- Families Helping Families offers a workshop on balancing budgets, controlling spending and managing personal finances. Free Admission. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF THE RIVER. Tulane University School of Medicine, 1324 Tulane Ave., 392-5359; www.astudiointhewoods.org -- A Studio in the Woods and Xavier and Tulane Universities' Center for Bioenvironmental Research present a symposium with scientists and artists about the Mississippi River. Call or visit Web site for more information. Free admission. Noon to 8 p.m.
MYZTIQUE. W New Orleans Hotel, Zoë Restaurant & Bar, second floor, 333 Poydras St., 309-8320; www.partygirlproductions.net -- Party Girl Productions presents an after-hours event featuring fortune tellers, magicians, hypnotherapist Ronnie Lauland, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar with drinks by Hypnotiq. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
BROWN V. BOARD OF ED. Tulane University Law School, Room 110, 269-4895 -- Former NAACP litigator and current Harvard Law professor, Derrick Bell, delivers his lecture 'Learning the Untaught Lessons of Brown.' Free admission. 6 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Field, Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com -- The Zephyrs host the Memphis Redbirds in a double-header. Tickets $5-$9.50. 6:05 p.m.
CHAMPAGNE TASTING. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer St., Metairie, 899-7411; www.martinwine.com -- Wine consultants Damien Abrusley and Sophie Wegmann present a tasting of American sparkling wine and French champagne. Tickets $30. 6:30 p.m.
GOSPEL WORKSHOPS AND CONCERT. Dillard University, Lawless Memorial Chapel, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., 816-4711 -- Gospel singer, songwriter, producer and director Donald Lawrence hosts two-day workshop and performs concert. All events free and open to public. Workshops 6:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, concert 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
SCENES FROM DIE FLEDERMAUS. University of New Orleans, Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 280-7469; www.uno.edu -- The UNO departments of music and drama present scenes from the opera Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss. Jessica Molin directs Rebecca West, Laura Corrales, Rodrigo Cortes and others. Proceeds benefit the UNO scholarship fund. Tickets $5. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
LPO CLASSICS CONCERT. Orpheum Theater, 129 University Place, 524-3285; www.orpheumneworleans.com -- Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents a concert of Mozart, Brahms and Prokofiev conducted by Edwin Outwater with Caitlin Tully on violin. Tickets $11-$60. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday.
YARD DOGS ROAD SHOW. Cafe Brasil, 2100 Chartres St., 947-9386; www.eddyjoecotton.com -- A traveling vaudeville and sideshow act performing sword-swallowing, fire-eating, burlesque and hobo poetry. The Yard Dogs Cartoon Jug Band and El Radio Fantastique perform. Tickets $8. 10 p.m.
Friday 22
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION. The Green Project, 2831 Marais St., 945-0240; www.thegreenproject.org -- The Green Project hosts an all-day event featuring a breakfast lecture from local energy companies, worm-petting zoo, a recycled art exhibit and reopening of Recycle for the Arts with music, food and more. Free Admission. 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. breakfast, 5 p.m. reopening celebration.
GOLF TOURNAMENT. City Park, Bayou Oaks Course, 899-1144; www.wrbh.org -- Blind golf champion Pat Browne and others play in Radio for the Blind and Print Handicapped Golf Tournament, to benefit station WRBH (88.3 FM). Fees $95, includes cart, food, after-party and give-aways. 11 a.m.
MASTERCLASS SERIES. Loyola University, Music Complex Room 230, 865-3492 -- Baritone Robert Bullington and pianist Dalton Baldwin perform. Free admission. 4:30 p.m.
GLASS-BLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS. Conti Glass, 3924 Conti St., 483-1195 -- Free glass-blowing demonstration. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MALE MODEL SEARCH. Louisiana Superdome, Sugar Bowl Drive, 299-0028; www.johnpowers.net -- The John Robert Powers School System hosts a competition for aspiring male models as part of the Louisiana Lifestyle Expo. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to the John Powers School. Free admission. 6 p.m.
JAZZ FEST SHABBAT. Touro Synagogue, 4238 St. Charles Ave., 895-4843 -- The 14th annual Jazz Fest Shabbat features performances by Theresa Andersson, Panorama Jazz Band and others. Call for dinner reservations. Service is free and open to the public. 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. service.
FINE ARTS FESTIVAL. St. Mary's Dominican High School Gymnasium, 7701 Walmsley Ave., 865-9401 ext. 144 -- St. Mary's Dominican High School presents a fine arts festival featuring a student art exhibit and musical production called In the Beginning &138; The Greatest Story Ever Told by David Hahn and Maury Yeston. Tickets $10 general admission, $5 students/kids. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
MOONLIGHT CANOE TREK. Jean Lafitte National Park, Highway 45, Lafitte, 589-2330, ext. 10; www.nps.gov/jela -- Ranger-guided canoe trips. Call for reservation and rental info. 7 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Field, Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com -- The Zephyrs host the Memphis Redbirds. Tickets $5-$9.50. 7:05 p.m.
SHADES OF PRAISE. Grace Baptist Church, 3900 N. Rampart, 864-7081; www.shadesofpraise.org -- The multiracial interfaith gospel choir celebrates Grace Baptist Church's 100-plus anniversary. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
SONES DE MEXICO ENSEMBLE. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Ave., Metairie, 886-2000; www.jpas.org -- Chicago-based group performs traditional Mexican music. Tickets $30 orchestra, $25 adults, $15 students. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday. Saturday 23 PAINT OUT. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5438; www.longuevue.com -- Local artist paints gardens and answers questions from public, through May 1.
FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS IDEA. Loyola University, Miller Hall, Room 324, 864-7942 -- The Small Business Development Center offers a seminar for all entrepreneurs trying to start a small business. Pre-registration recommended. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN CLOTHING. Cannes Brulee Native American Village, 303 Williams Blvd., 468-7231 ext. 220 -- Exhibit displaying a variety of Native American clothing. Guest artist Morning Dove talks about exhibit and answers questions. Tickets $3 general admission, $2 seniors/kids. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MADISONVILLE GARDEN SHOW. Madisonville Town Hall, Highway 22 bridge at Tchefuncte River, (985) 845-0360 -- Flower show with guest speakers, plant and garden product vendors and more. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SELF-HELP FOR THE HARD OF HEARING. East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 834-4339 -- Dr. Jack Sheridan will provide information about service dogs to people with physical disabilities. Closed-captioning and the loop system for T-coils provided. Free admission. 10 a.m. to noon.
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CONCERT BAND. Loyola University, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 865-3492; http://music.loyno.edu -- The Loyola University Concert Band directed by Joseph Hebert performs. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
MISSION POSSIBLE 2005. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 866-7448 -- Annual fundraising gala for New Orleans Medical Mission with cocktails, food and live entertainment. Call for ticket info. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave., 947-9344; www.hiholounge.com -- The Transylvania Electric Company presents the cult classic. Tickets $5. Midnight.
Sunday 24
RUN FORREST RUN. Bubba Gump Restaurant, 429 Decatur St., 467-8626; www.runNOTC.org -- Annual run/walk through French Quarter benefits Children's Hospital with post-race party with beer, live music and food. Registration $20 advance, $15 day of (no T-shirt). 8:30 a.m.
RECITAL. Loyola University, Roussel Hall, 861-5882 -- Concert with Robert Bullington, baritone, and Dalton Baldwin, piano. Free admission. 3 p.m.
CATHEDRAL CONCERTS. Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave., 895-6602 -- Concert 'Music from the American Musical Theatre' with tenor Cedric Bridges and pianist Chuck Effler. Free admission. 4 p.m.
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520; www.trinityc.net -- Concert series features this week mezzo soprano Gloria Jackson Backon and keyboardist Albinas Prizgintas performing classical and spiritual music. Free admission. 5 p.m.
MAYA ANGELOU. Loyola University, Monroe Hall, Nunemaker Auditorium, 861-5882 -- The student-run Carter Lecture Committee brings legendary writer and poet Maya Angelou to New Orleans for a discussion of contemporary issues. Free admission. 7 p.m.
NATURE WALK. Jean Lafitte National Park, Hwy. 45, Lafitte, 589-2330, ext. 10; www.nps.gov/jela -- Ranger-guided tours to watch moon rise in swamp. Free admission, reservations required. 7 p.m. Monday 25 MO FEST. Woldenberg Park, 658-4940; www.mofestival.com -- The third annual two-day outdoor concert event features musical performances by local favorites including the Tin Men, Soul Rebels, Dr. A Go-Go and many others. Free admission. Visit Web site for schedule. 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, April 26.
FDR: IN HIS OWN WORDS. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100 ext. 274; www.jefferson.lib.la.us -- To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, spoken-word artist Orlin Corey presents excerpts from select speeches. Stu Farber accompanies with period music on the keyboard. Registration required. Free admission. 3:30 p.m.
INSTRUMENTS A-COMIN. Tipitina's Uptown, 501 Napoleon Ave., 895-8477; www.tipitinasfoundation.org -- The 4th annual benefit concert features live music by Dr. John, the Neville Brothers and others and food from local restaurants. Proceeds benefit public-school band programs. Tickets $25. 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.
WWOZ PIANO NIGHT. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins St., 889-6579 -- WWOZ hosts its 17th annual 'Piano Night' featuring live music from many local musicians. Event honors Allen Toussaint. Tickets $30 general admission, $50 balcony, $75 VIP pass. 5 p.m. VIP entry, 6 p.m. concert.
VIDEO VAULT. Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl, 4133 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-3133 -- Screening of jazz movies and cartoons. Free admission. 9 p.m.
FUNK DJS NIGHT. Upstairs at Mimi's, 2601 Royal St., 947-8015 -- DJ Soul Sister hosts a gathering of 10 funk DJs from around the country called 'The Big Payback: Revenge of the Funk Nerds.' Free Admission. 10 p.m. to 3 a.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.
GUIDED BOAT TOURS. Bayou Vermilion Dock, 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette, (337) 232-0789 -- Jean Lafitte National Park rangers lead cultural and natural boat tours. Reservations required. Two tour packages available: full tour with lunch $24 general admission, $22 seniors, $16 kids; boat trip only $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 kids. Tours depart 10 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday and return at noon, through May 31.
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.
THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT CONCERT. City Park, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Pavilion of the Two Sisters, 483-9488 -- Soprano Paulette Labbe-Chiasson and pianist Marcus St. Julien perform as part of the Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Tickets $6 general admission, $2 kids 5-12, free admission kids 5-under. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, through August 25.
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL. The Metropolitan, 310 Andrew J. Higgins Ave., 914-6224 -- Spoken word and open mic. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays.
UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHTS. The City Club, 1525 St. Charles Ave., 304-3355; www.neworleansblack.com -- Weekly &140;VIP Party Experience' with comedy, live R&B and DJ dance party. Sexy and sophisticated attire (doorman's discretion). Admission $15. 10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE CONCERT SERIES. Lafayette Square, St. Charles Avenue, across from Gallier Hall, 561-8927; http://wats.neworleans.com -- Downtown Development District hosts a weekly concert series featuring performances by New Orleans bands and musicians. This week: Marc Broussard and Grayson Capps. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through June 22. road trip
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FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LOUISIANE. Jefferson Street, downtown Lafayette, (337) 232-8086; www.festivalinternational.com -- Annual festival celebrating Acadian and Louisiana culture with food, music and more. See Web site for full music schedule. Free admission. Wednesday-Sunday.
Thursday 21
RED STICK INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL. Shaw Center for the Arts, downtown Baton Rouge, (225) 578-8902; www.redstickfestival.org -- Three-day festival sponsored by LSU presents screenings of animation shorts and feature films, speakers and more. Free admission, registration required. Thursday-Saturday.
VEGETABLE LECTURE. Ione Burden Conference Center, Burden Research Center, 4560 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, (225) 767-6916 -- Johnny Naylor presents 'Hot New (and Not So New) Vegetables' as part of Hilltop Arboretum's Through the Garden Gate series. Tickets $5 general admission, free for students with I.D. Noon registration, 12:10 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. program.
MOTHER GOOSE. Biedenharn Museum and Gardens, 2006 Riverside Drive, Monroe, (318) 387-5281; www.bmuseum.org -- Students from the School of Visual Arts at University Louisiana Monroe perform classic tales in the form of operatic vignettes. Tickets $2. 6:30 p.m.
Friday 22
SWAMP POP MUSIC FESTIVAL. Grand Bois Park, 470 Bourg-Larose Hwy., Houma, (985) 876-4278 -- Festival featuring local musicians and samplings of Cajun foods. No ice chests allowed. Bring lawn chairs. Tickets $5. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
FONTAINEBLEAU'S HISTORY. Fontainebleau State Park, (985) 624-4442; www.lastateparks.com -- One-hour walking tour of the old plantation ruins and a lecture on the history of the land. Tickets $2 per car. 2 p.m.
DON WILLIAMS. Grand Casino Biloxi, Grand Biloxi Theatre, 265 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (800) 354-2450 -- Don Williams performs live. Tickets $29.95-$34.95. 8 p.m. Saturday 23 FAITH AND BEAUTY ON THE BAYOU. Leaves from Preservation Resource Center, 945 Tchoupitoulas St., 561-8097 -- Tour of six historic churches of Hwy. 1 between Donaldsonville and Labadieville. Call for reservations info. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LOUISIANA CENTER FOR WOMEN AND GOVERNMENT HALL OF FAME AWARDS. Nicholls State University, Student Union Cotillon Ballroom, (985) 448-4770 -- Event honors women leaders of Louisiana. Tickets $40 general admission, $225 table of six. 10 a.m. coffee reception, 11:30 a.m. lunch.
BLACK CROWES. Grand Casino Gulfport, Grand Event Center, 3215 W. Beach Blvd., Gulfport, (888) 946-1946 ext. 7279 -- The Black Crowes perform in concert. Tickets $29.95-$39.95. 8 p.m.
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.
museums
ALEXANDRIA MUSEUM OF ART. 933 Main St., (318) 443-3458; www.themuseum.org -- Attack of the Red Planet Samurai, sci-fi-influenced art by Jimmy Descant, Bob Dohrmann, Daniel Fiorda and Kurt Schlough, through May 21.
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.
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 North Union St., Opelousas, (337) 942-4991 -- Rhythm and Roots, Zydeco and Acadian photography by Rick Olivier and Terri Fensel, through Saturday.
theater YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU. Louisiana State University, Reilly Theatre, Baton Rouge, (225) 578-9278; www.swinepalace.org -- Swine Palace Productions presents comedy about romance and in-laws. John Dennis directs. Tickets $27-$30 adults, $19 seniors, $12 students. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, through May 7.
call for professionals
AFRICAN-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR MALES. Dillard University, 816-4356 -- Applications sought for mentors to lead 60 students ages 13-16 in Dillard University's African-American Institute for Males, held July 24-29, with focus on college preparation, relationships, conflict management and more. Call for application.
