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Saturday 21
Dance Auditions. Tulane University, Newcomb College, McWilliams Hall, third floor, 430-0990; www.nobadance.com — The NORD/NOBA Center for Dance holds auditions for its free, pre-professional dance-training program. Dancers ages 9-18 with a minimum of two years' training invited. Call or visit Web site for more information. 11 a.m.
hansel and gretel. Kenner Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 — The Metropolitan Opera Company presents Hansel and Gretel . Tickets $3.50. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; through Jan. 28.
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Tuesday 17
Uptown farmers market. Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St.; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org — Weekly Crescent City Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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.
Magdalen Hsu-Li. Tulane University, McAlister Auditorium, 6823 St. Charles Ave., 865-5143; www.tulane.edu — The musician performs on opening day. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Magician's night. Oswald's, A Speakeasy, 1331 Decatur St., 218-5953 — Harry Anderson hosts local magicians weekly. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Wednesday 18
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.
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 19
Medicare enrollment & Information. Wal-Mart Supercenter, 167 Northshore Blvd., Slidell (Thursday), Wal-Mart Supercenter, 880 N. Hwy. 190, Covington (Friday), Wal-Mart Supercenter, 4810 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero (Saturday), Wal-Mart Supercenter, 300 Esplanade Ave., Kenner (Sunday); www.humana.com — Humana Medicare advisors provide information and guidance at the "Let's Talk" bus at four locations. Free. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday-Sunday.
Post-Katrina Conversation series. Loyola University, Monroe Hall, Nunemaker Auditorium, 6363 St. Charles Ave., 865-3244; http://cas.loyno.edu — Loyola's College of Arts & Sciences Faculty Forum and the First-Year Experience host "New Orleans Culture: How Can It Be Saved?," the first in a series of four dialogue panels about New Orleans after Katrina. Visit Web site for panelists and details. Free admission. 7 p.m.
stem cell Research. Mandeville City Hall, 3103 E. Causeway Approach, Covington, (985) 892-2040 or (985) 626-3144 — The Covington-Mandeville branch of the American Association of University Women sponsors a talk about stem cell research by Dr. Bruce Bunnell, chair of the Division of Gene Therapy at the Tulane National Primate Research Center. Free admission. 7 p.m. Friday 20 Making it happen event. AshŽ Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 401-3898 or (323) 309-8845; www.neworleansmakingithappen.com — The AshŽ Cultural Arts Center, Concordia and the Center for Empowered Decision Making present "Making It Happen: A New Orleans Rebuilding Resource Festival," a three-day event featuring leading national and local organizations in education, community health and economic and housing development. Visit Web site or call for registration and information. Various times Friday-Sunday.
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 21
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.
ESL Training. Monte de Los Olivos Lutheran Church, 4105 David Drive, Metairie, 455-1541 — The Hispanic Apostolate & YMCA Educational Services presents an English as a Second Language teacher-training workshop. Fee $20. Bring bag lunch. Call S. Robin Richard to register. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Yellow moon Singers. Cannes Brulee Native American Village, Rivertown Exhibition Hall, 415 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 — The community drum group sings Ponca language songs by Harry Buffalohead. Tickets $5 general admission, $3 seniors/kids. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Yoga Day. Tapas Yoga and Movement Studio, 4413 Chastant St., Metairie, 256-5255; www.tapasyoga.net — Tapas Yoga hosts a day of free yoga classes led by Tracey Watts. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Hatha yoga; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hatha flow.
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.
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.
W.A.S.H. Party at Big Top. Big Top Gallery, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com — The non-profit 3 Ring Circus Arts Education Center holds a "We Are Still Here" fundraiser and membership drive featuring an affordable live art auction, live music and complimentary food and beverages. Members receive a discount on Jim Sohr's paintings. Free admission for members (join at the door), $25 for nonmembers. 7 p .m. to midnight.
Sunday 22
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.
Danny O'Flaherty. Loyola University, Music Building, second floor, Roussel Hall, Calhoun Street and St. Charles Avenue, 865-3728; http://lim.loyno.edu/index.html — The Loyola Institute for Ministry sponsors a performance by the Celtic singer and musician. Tickets $15, $12 students/Loyola community, free for kids 12-under. 2 p.m.
trinity artist series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276 or 670-2520; www.trinityc.net — Trinity presents Tony Green and Gypsy Jazz. Free admission. 5 p.m.
Monday 23
Chef's Charity for Children. New Orleans Hilton Riverside, 2 Poydras St., 524-6551 or 561-0500 — Famous New Orleans chefs give cooking demonstrations and serve lunch to benefit St. Michael Special School. Tickets $45. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Misha & Cipa Dichter. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, 895-0690; www.friendsofmusic.org — The world-reknowned pianists perform four-hand compositions by Moazrt, Busoni, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich and Arensky. Tulane musicologist James Joyce presents a free pre-concert lecture. Tickets $18 general admission, $10 students. 7 p.m. lecture, 8 p.m. performance.
Kirtan Music Experience. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., 899-0047; www.wildlotus.com — Sean Johnson demonstrates call-and-response chanting accompanied by the global sounds of the Wild Lotus Band. Tickets $10. 8 p.m.
call for volunteers
Fore!Kids Foundation PGA Tour. 342-3000; bwhite@forekidsfoundation.com — The Fore!Kids Foundation seeks volunteers for its PGA Tour event at English Turn Golf & Country Club on April 24-30. Application deadline is Feb. 15. Contact Brad White for more information.
Trinity Artist Series rehearsal. T rinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520; www.trinityc.net — Trinity invites the public to sing and rehearse works by Mozart for the composer's upcoming 250th birthday celebration at the church on Jan. 29. Call Albinas Prizgintas for more information.
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(Please send your updated status and any other listings information to the Listings Editor Katie Walenter at listingsedit@gambitweekly.com or fax to 830-3459.)
BAcchanal. 600 Poland Ave., 948-9111 — The Press Street collective presents a release party for the Mississippi Review guest-edited by Ken Foster. Contributors Anne Gisleson and Sean Ennis will read. Meena, an English/Arabic bilingual journal edited by Andy Young and Khaled Hegazzi will also be available. A wine tasting precedes the event at 6 p.m. Reading at 7 p.m. Friday.
EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY. 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — Katrina guest cards available. Call or visit Web site for children's story-time schedules and teen book club events; The Great Books Club discusses the second half of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables. 7 p.m. Thursday; The Southern Louisiana Chapter of the Romance Writers of America (861-2898) presents a talk on "What Makes a Winning Contest Entry?" 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Fair Grinds Coffee House. 3133 Ponce de Leon St., 948-3222; www.fairgrinds.com — Tentatively scheduled to reopen in late January; Free books available to writers and those who lost books in the flood. Sponsored by the Gulf Coast Writers Guild.
GARDEN DISTRICT BOOK SHOP. The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 — Christina Vella discusses and signs New Indecent Secrets: The Infamous Murri Murder Affair. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
GOLD MINE SALOON. 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745; www.17poets.com — The weekly series presents an evening of poetry and jazz by M.U.G.A.B.E.E. featuring Maurice Turner and Carlton Turner . Open mic to follow. Poets, storytellers, dancers, musicians, puppeteers and more welcome. Hosted by Dave Brinks. Free admission. 8 p.m. Thursday.
Hotel monteleone. 214 Royal St., 523-3341; www.wordsandmusic.org — The Hotel Monteleone hosts the official launch party for My New Orleans: Ballads to the Big Easy by Her Sons, Daughters, and Lovers edited by Rosemary James. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
MAPLE Leaf Bar. 8316 Maple St., 866-9359 — The weekly reading series presents featured writers, followed by an open mic. Free admission. 3 p.m. Sunday.
Neutral Ground coffeehouse. 5110 Danneel St., 891-3381 — Weekly Tao poetry reading. 9 p.m. Wednesday.
OCTAVIA BOOKS. 513 Octavia St., 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com — Rosemary James discusses and signs My New Orleans: Ballads to the Big Easy by Her Sons, Daughters, and Lovers. 6 p.m. Wednesday; the Book Club discusses Helen Scully's novel In the Hope of Rising Again. The author will participate. New members welcome. 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Old metairie library. 2350 Metairie Road, Metairie, 838-4353; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The Book Club discusses Pearl S. Buck's The Good Earth. 11 a.m. Thursday.
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