family
Tuesday 18
PIGS! PIGS! PIGS! Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
455-5135. Children can hear pig stories and make a craft. Free admission. 1 p.m.
SUPPERTIME FOR TOTS. Esperanza, 13899 River Road, Luling, (985) 785-1399. The
Magic Leprechaun program features host "Sham Rock" and magician Stephan Miller
in an evening of face painting, balloon sculpting, comedy and more. Supper
and show $12. 6 p.m.
Thursday 20
THE BAD BEGINNING. Barnes & Noble, 1601B Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1482. Discussion of the first book in Lemony Snickett's Series of Unfortunate Events. Free admission. 7 p.m.
CLIFFORD GOES TO HOLLYWOOD. Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial
Blvd., Metairie, 455-5135. Children can hear a reading of Norman Bridwell's book and make movie-star glasses. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Friday 21
SILLY STORIES. Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie,
455-5135. Kids can hear a reading of William Kotzwinkle's Walter the Farting Dog and Robert Munsch's Good Families Don't, then make a silly craft. Free admission. 7 p.m.
WINNIE THE POOH STORYTIME. Barnes & Noble,
1601B Westbank Expwy., Harvey,
263-1482. Winnie the Pooh joins kids for storytime and coloring fun. Free
admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 22
TRICKS & TREASURES OF THE EMERALD ISLE. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner's Rivertown, 468-7231, ext. 220. Entertainer and storyteller John Lehon entertains with tales, magic, pantomime and more. Also on hand will be Lilly the Leprechaun. Reservations encouraged. Additional show at 1 p.m. Admission $3.50 adults, $2.50 children 17 and under and seniors. 11:30 a.m.
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE. Barnes & Noble, 1601B Westbank
Expwy., Harvey, 263-1482. Discussion of the J.K. Rowling book. Free admission. 2 p.m.
NURSERY RHYME THYME. Castine Center, 63350 Pelican Drive, Pelican Park, Mandeville, (985) 630-0572. Porta-Puppet Players present an interactive puppet-comedy plus balloons, face painting and more puppets from the Twin Sister Clowns. Part of the Kids' Day/SummerCamp Expo. Call for admission. 2 p.m.
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE. Barnes & Noble, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd.,
Metairie, 455-5135. Kids can hear a reading of Maurice Sendak's book in honor of its 40th anniversary. 3 p.m.
THE CRAYON BOX THAT TALKED. Barnes & Noble, 1601B Westbank Expwy.,
Harvey, 263-1482. Children can hear a reading of the Shane DeRolf book and then draw with crayons. Free admission. 7 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 18
ST. JOSEPH ALTAR. Holy Rosary Academy, 3368 Esplanade Ave., 482-7173. Opening on Tuesday as well as 9 a.m. opening Wednesday. Also, noon mass Wednesday with former Archbishop Hannan will take place at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, with pasta Milanese and music to follow.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE GOSPEL JUBILEE. Lawless Memorial Chapel, Dillard University, 816-4743. Entertainment and education event focuses on minority organ and tissue donation as part of Dillard's Wellness Week Celebration. Free admission. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday 19
ST. JOSEPH'S DAY ALTAR. Bridge House, 1160 Camp St., 522-4475. The Nurses Registry Care Center Foundation prepares the altar -- the public is invited to partake and encouraged to offer food and assistance to the needy. Free admission. Noon.
EUROPEAN MONARCHS AND THEIR COURTS. Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., 523-4662. Lecture and discussion with curators concentrates on certain aspects of the exhibition A Fusion of Nations, A Fusion of Cultures: Spain, France, the United States, and the Louisiana Purchase. Free admission. 12:30 p.m.
LOUISIANA SPORTSMEN'S SHOW. Louisiana Superdome, 464-7363. Seminars, contests, prizes, rock climbing for the kids and demonstrations at this 400-plus booth expo. Continues through Sunday, opening at 4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. and 11 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Admission $8 adults, $3 children. 4 p.m.
TRAVEL MEMORIES. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road., 488-5488. Slide show given by internationally renowned photographer Herman Leonard followed by reception and viewing of Sabbatical Saunterings exhibit. Reservations required. Admission $5 general, $4 members. 6:30 p.m.
TONY OURSLER TALK. Roussel Hall, Loyola University, 861-5456. Visiting multi-media artist from 2002 returns to give a talk about his work. Free admission. 7 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP(4667). Hornets host the New York Knicks. Tickets $7-$265. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 20
SATCHMO ROOM RENAMING. Hard Rock Café, 418 N. Peters St., 529-5617. Room honors blues, jazz and all Louisiana music, and has the only Louis Armstrong trumpet in the state. Free appetizers, drink specials and live music. Free admission. 6 p.m.
AUDRY LISERON-MONFILS. Stern Auditorium, Science Building, Dillard University, 816-4853. Multi-media artist talks about his work and experience at Dillard. Slide show followed by Q-and-A with audience. Free admission. 6 p.m.
MATTHEW CROCKER LECTURE. Loyola University, Monroe Hall 157, 865-3538. New
Hampshire professor presents "The Louisiana Purchase and the Expansion of Slavery." Free
admission. 7 p.m.
SOUNDS OF SCOTLAND. Orpheum Theater, 129 University Place, 523-6530. David Lockington conducts a concert featuring violinist Dylana Jenson. Call for prices. 7:30 p.m.
Friday 21
UNCORKED! Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805. Join the CAC to enjoy an evening of live music and fine wine. Membership fees vary. 5:30 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 525-HOOP(4667). Hornets host the Milwaukee Bucks. Tickets $7-$265. 7:30 p.m.
DEVYANI BELLY DANCERS. Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St., 948-2583. Troupe presents American Tribal-style belly dance in a series of Friday evening performances. Call for admission. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 22
SUPER GARAGE SALE. 3610 Carondelet St., 895-5635 (donations), 949-2824 (volunteers). Benefit for the Renverser Repertory Ballet. Troupe also seeks donations and volunteers. Free admission. 8 a.m.
EARTH FEST 2003. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (866)ITS-A-ZOO (487-2966). Environmental awareness fair features folk art, activities, local food, live music and the Eat-A-Bug tent, with cooking demos and free tastings. Continues on Sun. Free with zoo admission ($10 adults, $6 seniors 65 and over, $5 children ages 2-12, members free). 9:30 a.m.
LOUISIANA QUILT DOCUMENTATION DAY. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 280-6653. Quilt makers/owners are invited to bring their Louisiana-made quilts for inclusion in a Louisiana Quilt Web site. There will also be a quilting demonstration. Free admission. 10 a.m.
BOWL FOR KIDS' SAKE. AMF All Star Lanes, 3640 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 485-5661, ext. 209. Bowl-a-thon and party to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Louisiana. Pre-registration required to bowl. General admission to the party, which features food and entertainment, is $25. Sponsorship levels vary. Games at 10 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
BRITISH CAR DAY. Delgado Community College, City Park campus, 288-4019/0486-2424. British car and bike owners and enthusiasts are invited for show and judging. Vehicle registration takes place from 8 a.m. to noon and costs $25. Free admission for spectators. Noon.
OCHSNER LEVEE RUN. Levee behind Ochsner Clinic Foundation, 1514 Jefferson Hwy., 842-7113. One-mile
fun run will be followed by a 5K at 5 p.m. "Rhythm and Sole" party follows food,
live music, children's activities and prizes. Registration, party and T-shirt
$20; party only $15 general, $5 children ages 5-10, children under 5 free. 4:30
p.m.
SOUNDS OF SCOTLAND. Orpheum Theater, 129 University Place, 523-6530. David Lockington conducts a concert featuring violinist Dylana Jenson. Call for prices. 8 p.m.
SPRING FLING 2003. Bank One Center, 201 St. Charles Ave., 288-7626. Annual gala features dancing, food and live and silent auction, with proceeds benefiting Mount Carmel Academy. Tickets $50. 8 p.m.
Sunday 23
BIG DOGS DOG DAY AFTERNOON. Audubon Park, shelter 10, 944-7445, ext. 216. Pets of all sizes and their people are invited to walk/jog to benefit the LA/SPCA. Other happenings at the park include a food court, live music by the Distractions, a Big Dog contest emceed by Ronnie Virgets and more. Registration varies. 10:30 a.m.
NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR. Municipal Auditorium, 736-7273. Students and parents can meet admissions representatives, attend information sessions and receive counseling on financial aid, course preparation and more. Free admission. 1 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS CIVIC SYMPHONY CONCERT. UNO Performing Arts Center, 834-6513. Charles L. Taylor conducts a program of Cherubini, Granados, Haydn, Mozart and Chaminade, featuring solo flutist Brian Burkett. Free admission. 3 p.m.
MUSICA DA CAMERA AND VOX FEMINAE CONCERT. Ursuline Chapel, 2635 State St., 865-8203. "Strawberries of France -- Music of the Montpellier Codex" features
polyphonic music of the 13th century. Free admission. 4 p.m.
CLASSICAL INDIAN MUSIC. Solomon Theater and Saints Hall, St. Martin's Episcopal School, 5309 Airline Drive, Metairie, 288-9780/283-6900. Concert features Ronu Majumdar on bansuri, Turan Bhattacharya on santoor and Vijay Ghate on tabla. Admission $15 general, $5 students, $50 sponsors (two tickets). 5 p.m.
CHUCHO VALDES. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3800. Internationally celebrated Cuban/jazz pianist comes to New Orleans. Admission $20 general, $15 members. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
BRINDIS A LA VIDA (A TOAST TO LIFE). W Hotel, 333 Poydras St., 362-4272. Evening features food by W, special non-alcoholic beverages, silent auction and live music by Fredy Omar con su Banda. Patron party starts at 5:30 and includes auction preview. Proceeds benefit community programs on substance abuse. Tickets $75 general, $125 patrons. 6:30 p.m.
RED CROSS, RED CARPET. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd., 833-7556/ (800) 229-8191. Oscar-night party features refreshments, fashion show and more. VIP party starts at 6 p.m. Tickets $40 advance, $50 at door, $60 VIPs. 7 p.m.
ACADEMY AWARDS NIGHT. Prytania Theatre, 5339 Prytania St., 891-ARTS (2787)/ 482-7112. Celebration features contests with prizes as well as complimentary wine, beer and food. Call 523-3818 for more info or to volunteer. Admission $15 general, $10 New Orleans Film Festival members. 7 p.m.
cooking demonstrations
Thursday 20
OPEN HEARTH COOKING WORKSHOP. Hermann-Grima House, 820 St. Louis St., 525-5661. Limited-enrollment class teaches circa-1800s cooking skills, with student-made dinner following. Tuition $40. 6 p.m.
Saturday 22
MARIA VIEAGAS. Crescent City Farmer's Market, 700 Magazine St., 861-5898. Maria's Multi Regional Cuisine chef offers demonstration as part of the Market's spotlight on the Islenos Festival. Free admission. 10 a.m.
DANNY BENN. Martin Wine Cellar, 3827 Baronne St., 899-7411. Kelsey's Restaurant chef offers cooking with Absolut vodka demonstration and sampling. Free admission. Noon.
TINA ANSELMO. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 896-7300. Johnny Ryan's Restaurant chef offers demonstration and sampling. Free admission. Noon.
