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family
Friday 16
Kenner christmas village. Kenner Veterans Century, Sentries Park, 1901 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7293 — Kenner Christmas Village is open featuring Christmas lights and activities including train rides, food, music, holiday characters and photos with Santa. Live entertainment through Sunday. Christmas Village up through Jan. 1, 2006. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
Saturday 17
Ho-Ho-Holiday Sing-Along. West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey (10:30 a.m. Saturday and Monday, Dec. 19), Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road, Metairie (7 p.m. Monday), 838-1100; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Jefferson Parish Libraries celebrate the holidays with a sing-along, crafts and activities for kids. Free admission.
Johnette Downing. Kenner Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., 468-7231 — The Louisiana singer/songwriter performs her original children's songs. Santa Claus also makes an appearance. Tickets $5. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Sunday 18
Tulane-Lakeside Winter wonderland. Tulane-Lakeside Hospital, 4700 I-10 Service Road, Metairie, 780-8282 — Tulane-Lakeside Hospital hosts a Winter Wonderland event featuring performances by kids' entertainer Papillion, winter crafts and activities, a magician and face painter, gifts and storytelling with the doctors. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
events
Tuesday 13
Uptown farmers market. Uptown Square, 200 Broadway Ave.; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org — Weekly Crescent City Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dragon Cafe. St. George's Episcopal Church, 4600 St. Charles Ave., 899-2811 — The Dragon Cafe in St. George's serves free meals to those in need. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily. A "listening tent" is also available so people can tell their stories. Volunteers needed for meal preparation and cleaning. Call Fr. Christopher McLaren for details.
Privateer Party. Tchoup-N-Joes, 870 Tchoupitoulas St., 581-2858 — Get New Orleans Cookin' Again, UNO Athletics and the Young Leadership Council present a "Privateer Proud to Call It Home Party" featuring jambalaya and beer specials for the UNO-LSU men's basketball game. 5 p.m.
Celebration in the oaks. City Park, Botanical Garden and Storyland; www.neworleanscitypark.com — City Park's holiday lights display opens as a walking tour only featuring Mr. Bingle, a laser-light show, train garden, children's exhibits, music and more.Tickets $5, free admission for kids ages 3-under. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly except for Dec. 24-25; through Dec. 30.
Small Business Roundtable. The Savvy Gourmet, 4519 Magazine St., 895-2665; www.savvygourmet.com — Open meeting led by Anthony Patton, chair of Mayor Nagin's Rebuild New Orleans Commission. Food available. BYOB. 6:30 p.m.
WILD LOTUS YOGA CLASSES. 48 Perrier St., 899-0047; www.wildlotusyoga.com — Wild Lotus Yoga offers a limited schedule of classes. Visit Web site for schedule.
Wednesday 14
yoga & Pilates Classes. The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com — Jennifer Pearl teaches yoga and Pilates weekly. Call 258-5724 for details. 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday , 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Monday.
Book sale. Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave., 931-5060; www.nutrias.org — Friends of the New Orleans Public Library hosts their weekly benefit book sale. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
OSWALD'S TOWN HALL MEETING. Oswald's Speakeasy, 1331 Decatur St., 218-5954 — Weekly meeting for residents and business owners in the French Quarter and surrounding areas. 8 p.m.
Thursday 15
Holidays at D-Day. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.ddaymuseum.org — The D-Day museum celebrates the holidays with festivities including a Christmas concert by the Louisiana National Guard's 35-piece band, a holiday bazaar, open galleries, informal history talk and cocktails. Reduced admission after 5 p.m., $10 (includes free drink). 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 16
KREWE DU VIEUX FUNRAISER. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 430-2258; www.kreweduvieux.org — The satyrical Mardi Gras krewe presents its fall fundraiser, "Rebuilding New Orleans One Party," with music by Beth Patterson, Sol Fiya and Juice, a cash bar, and T-shirts for sale. Tickets $10. 8 p.m.
Lars Edegran & the Riverwalk Jazz Band. National Historical Park, Vistor Center, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841; http://www.nps.gov/jazz/ — The National Park Service presents the annual holiday concert featuring Big Al Carson as the Boogie Woogie Santa Claus backed by his seven-piece traditional jazz band. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
free wine tasting. Sip Wine, 3119 Magazine St., 894-7071 — Sip Wine hosts its free weekly wine tasting. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Shine Spa weekend. Shine Spa & Specialties, 622 Conti St., 581-4999 — "Refresh Your Spirit: A Night at Shine" is hosted by author, spiritualist, psychic and paranormal investigator Jackie Barrett, who will perform a Voodoo love ritual and sŽance. Artist/photographer Bernardo presents the exhibit New Orleans Cemeteries. Food and spirits available. Admission by donation. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Theresa Andersson presents her most recent CD, Shine, while shoppers shop. Free gift-wrapping and skincare samples available.
Art against aids benefit. Howlin' Wolf, 907 S. Peter St., 460-0921; www.noaidstaskforce.com — The NO/AIDS Task Force hosts "Back to the Drawing Board," a cocktail and dessert reception with a silent art auction. Ingrid Lucia performs. Tickets $30. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
republic new orleans. 828 S. Peters St. (formerly Howlin' Wolf), 528-8282 — The new golden-age-of-New-Orleans lounge/music venue/night club opens with music and a fashion show featuring local shops including Per Me, Azby's, Jean Therapy, Spring, LF Clothing, Hemline, Pooch, Tomato and Shoefty. Tickets $7. 10 p.m.
saturday 17
Snowland in city park. City Park, on Victoria Avenue across from Hines Carousel Gardens, 483-9415; cpcito@nocp.org or www.nocp.org/cito.php — Snowland in City park presents a winter wonderland for everyone. Santa also visits. Free admission. 8:30 a.m. til snow melts.
Bywater art market. Markey Park, 700 block of Piety Street, between Royal and Dauphine Streets, 944-7900; www.bywaterartmarket.com — Artwork for sale including paintings, textiles, sculpture, pottery, glass, metal and wood artwork, furniture, jewelry, photography and more. Live music and food available. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gretna Farmer's market. Huey P. Long Avenue, between 3rd and 4th streets, 362-8661 — The weekly rain-or-shine Gretna Farmer's Market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of fruits and vegetables, meats and flowers. Music and food available. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bayou Segnette Park events. 7777 Westbank Expwy., 736-7155 — The park offers a dog collar jewelry-making workshop. Materials provided. Call to reserve a spot. Admission $1 per person. 10 a.m.
erace new orleans meeting. Cafe Reconcile, 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 866-1163; www.eracismneworleans.org — ERACE meets for weekly discussions. All welcome. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cajun Cringle Mingle. Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, Waterbury Ballroom, 500 Canal St., 592-5606; www.sheratonneworleans.com — The Sheraton hosts a celebration for all ages featuring seasonal treats, holiday crafts, Santa Claus and entertainment by "Uncle Wayne" Daigrepont and the Porta Puppet Players. Reservations only. Tickets $25. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Belly Dance & Flamenco classes. Duniya Ke Taal Dans Studio, 8530 Oak St., 382-5199; perchance2dream@hotmail.com — Open-level belly dance and flamenco classes offered. Free admission, but donations to studio requested. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. belly dancing, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. flamenco dancing.
connie jones. National Historical Park, Vistor Center, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841; http://www.nps.gov/jazz/ — The National Park Service presents a classic New Orleans jazz performance by the cornet player and his seven-piece band. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
sundays at the O. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Stephen Goldring Hall, lobby atrium, 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.org — Join Southern author Julia Reed as she celebrates Creole holiday traditions. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
New Orleans Fashion Collaborative Sale. The Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St., 905-2830 — The New Orleans Fashion Collaborative holds its weekly sale featuring a wide range of designs, clothing, jewelry and accessories for men and women by local indepedent fashion designers. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING. Lee Circle — Join carolers singing the popular holiday tunes. 3:30 p.m.
Argentine tango dance classes. Club Silhouette, 3505 Hullen St., Metairie, 390-2138; www.clubsilhouette.net — Tango classes every Saturday. Call Kathie for details. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Caroling on Bayou St. John. Bayou St. John, starts at Wisner Street and Mirabeau Boulevard, 834-5257 or byron@canoeandtrail.com — Join Byron Almquist in his traditional caroling down the Bayou St. John event. Bring your own canoe or rent one in advance. Song sheets provided. 6:30 p.m.
Devacuation party. The Savvy Gourmet, 4519 Magazine St., 895-2665; www.savvygourmet.com — The Savvy Gourmet hosts a weekly "Devacuate" party with food and drinks. 7 p.m. until curfew.
anais patterson. Republic New Orleans, 828 S. Peters St., 528-8282 — The singer performs at the newest jazz and blues music venue. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday.
Sunday 18
KINGPIN FLEA MARKET. Kingpin Bar, neutral ground between Lyons and Upperline streets, 1307 Lyons St., 891-2373 — The weekly flea market offers vintage and designer clothing, handmade crafts and jewelry, used and rare CDs, records and books, collectibles, household goods and more. Noon to 5 p.m.
Parkway Bakery & Tavern Reopens. Parkway Bakery & Tavern, 538 N. Hagain Ave., 482-3047 — Parkway celebrates its grand reopening and Christmas party with music by Benny Grunch & the Bunch. Doors open at noon. Band performs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Navy Band Holiday Concert. French Market Pavillion, at North Peters and St. Phillip streets, 678-0888 — The Navy Band New Orleans presents a holiday pops concert. Free admission. 1 p.m.
Holiday Shine Variety Show. Torres Park, behind Government Complex, St. Bernard, 666-1220 or 301-8770; www.shinepresents.com or shinepresents@yahoo.com — Shine Productions presents a variety show featuring an afternoon of comedy and music for the family performed by Barry Lemoine, Rose Marie Sand, Shannon Gildea, Jude LeBlanc, Christian Bordelon, Tom Hassinger and others. Bring lawn chairs. Portion of proceeds benefit St. Bernard relief efforts. Pay-what-you-can. 2 p.m.
Symphony chorus of New Orleans. Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 737-0647; resoj@cox.net — The Symphony Chorus of New Orleans presents Handel's Messiah. Tickets $20 general admission, $10 students. 2 p.m.
trinity artist series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276 or 670-2520; www.trinityc.net.net — Trinity presents "Traveling in Inner Space with Jazz & Poetry" featuring Alvin Batiste & the Jazzstronauts . Free admission. 5 p.m.
caroling in Jackson Square. Jackson Square, 319-6226; www.patioplanters.com — Patio Planters du Vieux Carré sponsors the annual community caroling by candlelight. Song sheets provided. Free admission. 7 p.m.
CHRISTMAS AT LOYOLA CONCERT. Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 865-3492; http://music.loyno.edu/montage — Loyola University's College of Music presents its "Christmas at Loyola" concert featuring students and faculty of the university and members of the Louisiana Vocal Arts Chorale. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Monday 19
MARIGNY NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2624 Burgundy St., 945-3741 — Weekly town hall meeting for Faubourg Marigny and surrounding area neighbors and businesses. 6 p.m.
road trip
Friday 16
Neal Mccoy. Paragon Casino & Resort, Mari Center, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, (800) 946-1946; www.paragoncasinoresort.com — The country singer performs a Christmas show. Tickets $30. 9 p.m.
Saturday 17
christmas at rosedown. Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site, LA Highway 10, St. Francisville, (225) 635-3332; www.lastateparks.com — The plantation offers crafts, activities, photos with Santa, talks and guided tours of the main house in its 19th century holiday decor. Tickets $10 general admission, $8 seniors 62 and older, $4 students, free for kids ages 5-under. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
The Nutcracker. River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, 275 River Road., Baton Rouge, (225) 766-8379; www.batonrougeballet.org or http://brrivercenter.com — The Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou. Tickets $28 for orchestra, $20 for balcony. 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
call for volunteers
Tulane paint rally. 858-9055 — Tulane University's director of Community Service Hamilton Simons-Jones seeks volunteers to help paint, landscape, clean and fix up New Orleans public schools through June 2006. Supplies and tools welcomed. Call Hamilton for details and locations.
