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Tuesday 21

BASKETBALL CAMP. Ten Star All-Star Basketball Camp, 2207 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, N.C., (704) 373-0873 — Invitation-only basketball camp is accepting applications from all boys and girls ages 10-19. Several camp locations nationwide. Call for more information. Deadline April 1.

Wednesday 22

Kinder Garden. Longue Vue House & Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488; info@longvue.com or www.longuevue.com — Longue Vue presents "Kinder Garden," a series of age-appropriate (18 months to 3 years) activities and crafts related to gardening, every Wednesday through April 12. Pre-registration is required. Nonmembers $70 per session, members $60 per session. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. sunday 26 kids' Soccer classes. Decatur and Spain streets — Free weekly soccer classes for kids, followed by a game with kids, teenagers and parents. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

events

Tuesday 21

french-american Chamber Breakfast. World Trade Center of New Orleans, 2 Canal St., 30th floor, Ambassadeur Room, 561-0070; www.faccla.com — The French-American Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Chapter invites members and the public to a breakfast briefing called "Current and Planned Hurricane Protection for Southeast Louisiana." Limited seating. Registration $35 nonmembers, $20 members. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Uptown farmers market. Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St.; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org — Weekly Crescent City Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

yoga For seniors. Tapas Yoga and Movement Studio, 4413 Chastant St., Metairie, 256-5255; www.tapasyoga.net — Tracey Watts leads a yoga class designed for seniors. Wear loose clothing. Admission $5. 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.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 Bring New Orleans Back Commission. Food available. BYOB. 6:30 p.m.

new Orleans Hornets. New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St., 525-HOOP (4667); www.neworleansarena.com or www.nba.com/hornets — The Hornets play the Clippers. Tickets start at $7. 7 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 22

Disaster-Recovery lessons. Port of New Orleans, 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, 523-2201; www.wacno.org — The World Affairs Council of New Orleans presents a lecture by two Japanese disaster experts called "The Rebuilding of Kobe: Lessons for the Gulf Coast and New Orleans." Free admission. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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. (Pilates) and 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. (restorative yoga) Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. (yoga) Monday.

James D. Wright. Loyola University, Roussel Hall, 861-5888; www.loyno.edu — The distinguished professor of sociology and anthropology gives a talk called "Work, Wages and Well-Being in 21st Century America." Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday 23

Femme Fest. Various locations; artfocusnow@hotmail.com — Femme Fest, a celebration of Women in the Arts features musical and dance performances, theater productions, literary events and art exhibits. Venues include the CAC, Faulkner House Books, Loyola, Delgado and Tulane Universities, Zeitgeist, Newcomb College, Le Chat Noir and Neighborhood Gallery. Various hours, Thursday-Sunday.

Dragon CafŽ. St. George's Episcopal Church, 4600 St. Charles Ave., 899-2811 — The Dragon CafŽ 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.

holy cross community meetings. Carrollton United Methodist Church, 921 S. Carrollton Ave., 701-3740, 715-9910 or 945-9604 — The Holy Cross neighborhood meets weekly to discuss plans for rebuilding. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Renovation Workshop. Preservation Resource Center, 923 Tchoupitoulas St., 581-7032; www.prcno.org — Experts discuss renovation practices for old houses and how to find the right contractors and architects. Free admission. 5:30 p.m.

Celebration of Life for Eddie Gabriel. Pat O'Brien's Bar, 718 St. Peter St., 525-4823; www.patobriens.com — Pat O'Brien's celebrates the life of the late "Rhythm Man" who worked at the bar since 1938. A jazz procession follows a brief tribute. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

International Dance Lessons. St. Andrews Church Hall, 8017 Zimpel St., 228-4049; www.folkdancers.net/ccid — The Crescent City International Dancers teach dances of Greece, Turkey, Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Serbia, Macedonia, Croatia, Romania, Scandinavia, Germany, France, Canada, Russia, Israel, Lebanon, England and America. 7 p.m.

Friday 24

new orleans International Auto Show. Morial Convention Center, Halls E & F, 831-8863; www.neworleansauto.com — The annual three-day show presents the newest models of cars, trucks, SUVs and vans. Tickets $7 general admission, $6 seniors/youth 13-16, free for kids 12-under. 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

free wine tasting. Sip Wine, 3119 Magazine St., 894-7071 — Sip Wine hosts its free, weekly wine tasting. 6 p.m.

Bach around the clock. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276; www.trinityc.net — Trinity presents its annual 29-hour festival of music, poetry, dance, yoga, theater, readings of Shakespeare and more. Featured music includes Bach, Elvis, Verdi, Pink Floyd, Grieg and Mozart. Special guests include the Yellow Dog Prophet Choir directed by Albinas Prizgintas. 7 p.m. Friday to midnight Saturday, March 25.

saturday 25

Magazine street Farmer's market. Magazine and Girod streets, www.marketumbrella.org — Crescent City Farmers market holds its weekly Saturday market. Fresh produce, flowers and food available. 8 a.m. to noon.

British Motoring Club Car show. Delgado Community College, City Park campus, soccer field (near Student Life Center), 722-5777 or (985) 966-0492; www.bmcno.org — The 16th annual British Car Day invites all British car and motorcycle enthusiasts and owners to show their vehicles and participate in a judged contest. Registration $30. 9 a.m. to noon on-site registration, noon to 3 p.m. show, 4 p.m. awards ceremony.

Gretna Farmers market. Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, 362-8661 — The weekly rain-or-shine Gretna Farmers 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.

Legal advice day. Loyola University, Law School, 526 Pine St., 861-5590 — The Gillis Long Poverty Law Center and Loyola's Law Clinic sponsor a post-Katrina-themed "Know Your Rights Day" conducted by law professors and clinic faculty. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oak Alley's Arts & Crafts festival. Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Hwy. 18, Vacherie, (800) 44ALLEY or (225) 265-2151; www.oakalleyplantation.com — The historic landmark hosts its 15th annual arts and crafts festival. Tickets $5 ages 19-up, $2 ages 6-18. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Civil War Re-enactment Festival. Port Hudson Historic Site, Zachary, (888) 677-3400, (225) 654-3775; www.crt.state.la.us — The site hosts its annual battle re-enactments, interpretive and living-history demonstrations, concession stands and more. Free admission. Festival 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Siege of Port Hudson re-enactments 2 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

eracism Meeting. WRBH Building, 3606 Magazine St., 866-1163; www.eracismneworleans.org — Eracism New Orleans meets for its weekly discussion. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Mid-City Art Market. City Park, Botanical Garden, 486-6226; www.midcityartmarket.org — Local and regional artists sell paintings, pottery, glass, jewelry, photography, sculpture, textiles and more. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Self-Guided Holy Cross Tour. Preservation Resource Center, 923 Tchoupitoulas St., 581-7032; www.prcno.org — The Preservation Resource Center has organized a tour of 10 Holy Cross neighborhood shotgun houses in the process of rebuilding. Free maps distributed at Reynes and Chartres streets or available online. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

louisiana Vocal Arts Chorale. Loyola University, Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St. Charles Ave., 259-9634 — The chorale presents "For Cecile Fallon: Her Favorites," a concert of compositions by Bach, FaurŽ, Brahams and others conducted by Meg Frazier and accompanied by organist Jim Hammon and pianist Laurelie Gheesling. Free admission. 3 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 independent 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.

Children's Hospital Benefit. CCTV Imports, 600 Deer Cross Court East, Madisonville, (985) 809-2778; www.helping-kids.org — CCTV Imports holds its "Helping Hands for Kids" benefit featuring food, drinks, live entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets $30. 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Sunday 26

Dog Day at the Park. Audubon Park, 368-5191 ext. 0; www.la.spca.org — The SPCA presents "Pawsitively New Orleans," a day for dogs and dog lovers featuring a benefit walk, dog contests, crazy pet tricks, an owner/pet look-alike contest, food vendors, silent auction, raffle and live music by the Distractions. Fun walk is $25 day of, $20 pre-registration. 10:30 a.m. registration, noon fun walk, contests 2 p.m.

Music of John Morrisey. Tulane University, McAlister Auditorium, 862-3214; www.tulane.edu — The Newcomb Department of Music, the Tulane Concert Band, and the New Orleans Concert Band perform the compositions of Tulane's former band leader. CDs of Morrissey's music will be for sale. Free admission. 2 p.m.

musica da camera. Ursuline Chapel, 2701 State St., 895-1972; www.nomdc.org — New Orleans Musica da Camera presents the music of Hildegard of Bingen. Free admission. 4 p.m.

trinity artist series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 522-0276; www.trinityc.net — Trinity presents the Michael Pellera Quartet. Free admission. 5 p.m. Monday 27 Kirtan Music Experience. Wild Lotus Yoga, 4842 Perrier St., 899-0047; www.wildlotus.com — Sean Johnson guides call-and-response chanting accompanied by the global sounds of the Wild Lotus Band. Tickets $10. 8 p.m.

LPo chamber orchestra. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, 895-0690; www.friendsofmusic.org — Friends of Music hosts the Louisiana Philharmonic's Chamber Orchestra for a performance under the direction of Alfred Savia. Free pre-concert lecture led by musicologist James Joyce. Tickets $18 general admission, $10 students, free for Tulane students. 8 p.m. call for donations art donations. yellowbaker@yahoo.com — Brooke Baker seeks artists to donate work for an April 23 St. Alphonsus champagne-brunch benefit. Email her for details.

BooK Drive. Kiwanis of Covington, P.O. Box 2532, Covington, LA 70435 — The Kiwanis of Greater Covington holds its annual "Read to Succeed" Book Drive for St. Tammany Parish schools and students pre-K through high school. Mail check made out to Kiwanis of Covington to donate money or call (985) 892-9522, (985) 892-1421, (985) 966-3736 or 801-0107 to donate new to slightly used books; through April 15.

symphony Book Fair Donations. Symphony Book Fair Warehouse, 8605 Oak St., 861-2004 — The fair is accepting donations of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and art. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. It is also seeking a new location site. Call for details. 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 April 24-30. Application deadline is Feb. 15. Contact Brad White for more information.

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.