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family
Tuesday 20
Toy & Book Giveaway. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357; www.lcm.org — The Louisiana Children's Museum hosts a free toy and book giveaway. One book and toy per child. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or while supplies last).
Cooking up Christmas family workshop. Hermann-Grima House, 820 St. Louis St., 525-5661; www.hgghh.org — The Hermann-Grima House presents a baking workshop focusing on 19th century Christmas traditions for kids ages 8-13. Children will also participate in a scavenger hunt. One parent/guardian per child. Reservations required. Tickets $25 nonmembers, $20 members. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Ho-Ho-Holiday Sing-Along. Westwego Library, 635 Fourth St., Westwego (6 p.m. Tuesday), East Bank Regional Library, Children's Wing, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie (6 p.m. Tuesday for toddlers; 11 a.m. Thursday), 838-1100; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Jefferson Parish Libraries celebrate the holidays with a sing-along, crafts and activities for kids. Free admission.
Friday 23
Kenner christmas village. Kenner Veterans Century, Sentries Park, 1901 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7293 — Kenner Christmas Village is open through Jan. 1, 2006. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Saturday 24 Toys for tots event. Winn Dixie, 5400 Tchoupitoulas St., ; www.toysfortots.org — Toys for Tots will distribute new, unwrapped gifts and provide live entertainment and holiday displays at the final stop in its Gulf Coast "Santa's Traveling Workshop" tour sponsored by Visa. Morning-noon.
events
Tuesday 20
Uptown farmers market. Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St.; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org — Weekly Crescent City Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 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, Mid-City Art Market, music and more.Tickets $5, free admission for kids ages 3-under. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly (closed 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 21
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.
Jim hession. National Historical Park, Vistor Center, 916 N. Peters St., 589-4841; http://www.nps.gov/jazz/ — The National Park Service presents a classic jazz, blues and ragtime concert by pianist Jim Hession. Free admission. Noon 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 22
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. Thursday-Friday. Wi-Fi Internet access available. Volunteers needed for meal preparation and cleaning. Call Fr. Christopher McLaren for details.
Friday 23 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.
saturday 24
christmas eve bonfire cruiseS. Crescent Ship Service, St. Rose, (800) 445-4109 or 524-0814; www.neworleanspaddlewheels.com or www.crescentship.com — New Orleans Paddlewheels offers two different eight-hour cruises on the Creole and Cajun Queens that include a Creole buffet, open bar, live entertainment and a view of the levee bonfires. Reservations required. Tickets $129 adults, $69 kids 3-12. Extra $25 per person for bus shuttle to St. Rose from the New Orleans Hilton. 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Argentine tango dance classes. Club Silhouette, 3505 Hullen St., Metairie, 343-2406; www.clubsilhouette.net — Tango classes every Saturday. Call Fuad for details. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
christmas eve levee bonfires. Along Highway 44 in Gramercy, Lutcher and Paulina, St. James Parish, (800) FORSTJAMES or (225) 869-1717; www.festivalofthebonfires.org or www.stjamesla.com — The annual St. James Parish levee bonfires start at dusk.
christmas eve on the steamboat Natchez. Toulouse Street Wharf (800) 233-2628 or 586-8777; www.neworleanssteamboat.com — The Steamboat Natchez hosts a two-hour holiday cruise down the Mississippi River. The cruise includes a buffet, beverages and entertainment by Duke Heitger's Steamboat Stompers. Holiday attire recommended. Reservations required. Tickets $60. 6:30 p.m. boarding, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m cruise.
Sunday 25
trinity artist series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276 or 670-2520; www.trinityc.net — Trinity presents a Christmas concert with Jo "Cool" Davis and pianists Cordell Chambliss and Albinas Prizgintas. Free admission. 5 p.m. 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.
