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FAMILY SUNDAY 6 SUNDAY YOUTH MUSIC WORKSHOP. Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave., 895-8477; www.tipitinas.com — Children of all ages can play with and learn from musicians at the free workshop. This week’s workshop features Wendell Brunius, Chris Severin and Johnny Vidacovich. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
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CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS. City Park, 1 Palm Drive, 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark.com — The event showcases light displays in the park and also features live music and holiday activities. Visit www.celebrationintheoaks.com for details. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. FridaySaturday. COMMITMENT DAY RACE. Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark.com — The 5K race promotes healthy lifestyle changes in the New Year. Visit www.commitmentday. com/content/new-orleans for details. Admission $20-$39. 10 a.m. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St. — The weekly market features fresh produce, kettle corn, Green Plate specials and flowers. Visit www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org for details. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WeDNeSDAY 2 COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1873 —
The market offers fresh locally produced foods every week. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. LUNCHBOX LECTURE. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum. org — The semi-monthly lecture series focuses on an array of World War II-related topics. Call 528-1944 ext. 229 for details. Noon. WESTWEGO FARMERS & FISHERIES MARKET. Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, Sala Avenue at Fourth Street, Westwego — The market offers organic produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, live music and pony rides. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
tHURSDAY 3 BAL DES ARTISTES. Casino building, second floor, City Park — The benefit for the Creative Alliance of New Orleans is a masked ball and fashion show with live music, auctions, a pop-up boutique, food and more. Visit www.cano-la.org for details. Tickets $75 general admission, $35 artists. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. CAMELLIA PRESENTATION. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1190 — Marie Mizell, president of the New Orleans Camellia Club, leads the presentation. 7 p.m.
FRIDAY 4 LEAH CHASE 90TH BIRTHDAY GALA WEEKEND. The weekend celebrates the legendary Creole chef’s birthday and inaugurates the Edgar “Dooky” Jr. & Leah Chase Family Foundation. “In Celebration of Leah Chase’s 90th Birthday: A Conversation With Leah and Dooky” is Friday at Dooky Chase Restaurant (2301 Orleans Ave.) with seatings at 11 a.m.,
2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Admission $40. On Saturday there’s a gala at Hyatt Regency New Orleans (601 Loyola Ave.) with live music, food and a special presentation. Admission $250. 6 p.m. Visit http://www. dookyandleahchasefoundation.org for details. MARKETPLACE AT ARMSTRONG PARK. Armstrong Park, N. Rampart and St. Ann streets — The weekly market features fresh produce, baked goods, Louisiana seafood, natural products, art, crafts and entertainment. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. NORTH AMERICAN ANARCHIST STUDIES NETWORK CONFERENCE. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 827-5858; www. zeitgeistinc.net — The annual conference includes lectures, presentations, parties, live music, “radical history tours,” the Anarchist Bookfair and Expo and more. Visit www.naasn12. org for details. Admission $15-$25. Friday-Sunday. WHERE Y’ART. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 6584100; www.noma.org — The museum’s weekly event features music, performances, lectures, film screenings, family-friendly activities and more. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
SAtURDAY 5 13TH NIGHT MARDI GRAS KICK OFF PARTY. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 581-4367; www.generationshall.net — The Krewe of Orpheus hosts the party with live music by Mixed Nuts, food from local restaurants, an open bar and a live auction benefiting the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts. Visit www.kreweoforpheus. com/13thnight for details. Admission $60 in advance, $70 at the door. 8 p.m. to midnight. 70117 VACCINATIONS & MORE. Firehouse No. 27, 2118 Elysian Fields Ave. — The LA/SPCA provides free microchips, vaccinations, rabies tags and collars to owned dogs of residents of the 70117 zip code (proof of residency required). Residents of Orleans Parish from other zip codes may receive services for a $20 fee. Call 368-5191 or visit www.la-spca.org/70117 for details. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CHILDREN’S WRITERS WORKSHOP. Education building, room 305 G, University of New Orleans, 280-6000; www.uno.edu — The Louisiana chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators hosts the workshop led by author Donna Jo Napoli.
Admission $35 SCBWI members, $40 nonmembers. Visit www.scbwi-louisiana.org for details. 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. COVINGTON ART MARKET. Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington — The market features a variety of work from local and regional artists, including jewelry, crafts, photography, paintings and more. Visit www.sttammanyartassociation.org for details. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Magazine Street Market, Magazine and Girod streets, 861-5898; www. marketumbrella.org — The weekly market features fresh produce, flowers and food. 8 a.m. to noon. FRERET MARKET. Freret Market, corner of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue, 6382589; www.freretmarket.org — More than 90 local vendors sell food, art, jewelry, gifts and collectibles. There also are pet adoptions and live music. Noon to 5 p.m. GERMAN COAST FARMERS MARKET. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market features a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. Visit www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org for details. 8 a.m. to noon. GRETNA FARMERS MARKET. Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, 362-8661 — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 30 vendors offering a wide range of fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. Free admission. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PAINT DROP-OFF. Whole Foods Market Arabella Station, 5600 Magazine St., 899-9119 — Whole Foods and the Green Project offer a monthly paint drop-off event. Visit www. greenproject.org for details. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. RIVERTOWN FARMERS MARKET. Rivertown Heritage Park, 2020 Fourth St., Kenner, 468-7211; www.kenner.la.us — The twice-monthly market features local fruit, vegetables and dairy, homemade jams and jellies, cooking demonstrations and more. 8 a.m. to noon. SANKOFA FARMERS MARKET. Sankofa Farmers Market, ARISE Academy, 3819 St. Claude Ave., 875-4268; www.sankofafarmersmarket. org — The weekly market offers fresh produce and seafood from local farmers and fishers. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ST. BERNARD SEAFOOD & FARMERS MARKET. Aycock
Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi — The market showcases fresh seafood, local produce, jams and preserves, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. Call 355-4442 or visit www. visitstbernard.com for details. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SUNDAY 6 FASHION WEEK NEW ORLEANS MODEL CASTING CALL. Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Ave., 525-2951; www. eiffelsociety.com — Female and male models are needed for the fashion event March 2123. Visit www.fashionweeknola.com/model-casting1 for details. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
MoNDAY 7 ABIGAIL GULLO TAKES MANHATTAN. SoBou, 310 Chartres St., (504) 552-4095; www.sobounola.com/ — The SoBou bar chef leads a seminar discussing the history and techniques of the Manhattan cocktail. Visit www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org for details. Admission $35 in advance, $40 at the door. 5:30 p.m.
SPoRtS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St., (504) 587-3663; www.neworleansarena.com — The Hornets play the Atlanta Hawks. 7 p.m. Tuesday and the San Antonio Spurs 7 p.m. Monday. Visit www.hornets.com for details. SUGAR BOWL. MercedesBenz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., (504) 587-3663; www.superdome.com — The Louisville Cardinals play the Florida Gators in the annual matchup. Visit www.allstatesugarbowl.org for details. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
CALL FoR voLUNteeRS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, Westwego, 833-4024 or (800) ACS2345; www.cancer.org — The American Cancer Society needs volunteers for upcoming events and to facilitate patient-service programs. Opportunities are available with Relay for Life, Look Good … Feel Better, Hope Lodge, Man to Man, Road to Recovery, Hope Gala and more. Call for information. ANOTHER LIFE FOUNDATION VOLUNTEERS. Another Life Foundation seeks volunteers recovering from mental illness to help mentor others battling depression and suicidal behaviors. Free
training provided. For details, contact Stephanie Green at (888) 543-3480, anotherlifefoundation@hotmail.com or visit www.anotherlifefoundation.org. BAYOU REBIRTH WETLANDS EDUCATION. Bayou Rebirth seeks volunteers for wetlands planting projects, nursery maintenance and other duties. Visit www.bayourebirth.org for details. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS VOLUNTEERS. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana, 2626 Canal St., Suite 203, 309-7304 or (877) 500-7304; www.bbbssela. org — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana needs volunteers to serve as mentors. A volunteer meets two to three times a month with his or her Little Brother or Sister. You can play games, watch movies, bake cookies, play sports or plan any other outings you both would enjoy. Call for information. CASA NEW ORLEANS. The organization seeks volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to represent abused and neglected children in New Orleans. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 hours per month. No special skills are required; thorough training and support is provided. Call Brian Opert at 522-1962 ext. 213 or email info@casaneworleans. org for details. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. CCFM and marketumbrella.org seek volunteers to field shoppers’ questions, assist seniors, help with monthly children’s activities and more. Call 495-1459 or email latifia@marketumbrella.org for details. EDGAR DEGAS FOUNDATION. The nonprofit seeks volunteers to contribute to the development of the foundation. Call 821-5009 or email info@degashouse.com for details. GREATER NEW ORLEANS FAIR HOUSING ACTION CENTER. The center seeks part-time civil rights investigators with excellent writing skills, reliable transportation and no criminal convictions to help expose housing discrimination in the New Orleans metro area. Call 717-4257 or email mmorgan@gnofairhousing.org for information. GREEN LIGHT NEW ORLEANS. The group that provides free energy-efficient lightbulbs seeks volunteers to help install the bulbs in homes. Email peter.schamp@ greenlightneworleans.org or visit www.greenlightneworleans.org/volunteerapply.html for details. page 54