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tional World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.nationalww2museum.org — The museum’s re-enactors share their knowledge about the day-to-day lives of military men and women and the broader lessons of World War II. Free with museum admission. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. MADISONVILLE ART MARKET. Madisonville Art Market, Tchefuncte River Front at Water St., Madisonville, (985) 871-4918; www.artformadisonville.org — The monthly market features fine art from local artists including paintings, mixed media, photography, jewelry, wood carving, sculpture, stained glass and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MARDI GRAS BEAD SALE. Arc of Greater New Orleans, 925 S. Labarre Road, Metairie, 837-5105; www.arcgno. org — The organization holds a sale of its recycled Mardi Gras beads, as well as stuffed animals, specialty beads and other throws. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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SANKOFA FARMERS MARKET. Holy Angels Complex, 3500 St. Claude Ave., 875-4268; www.sankofafarmersmarket.org — The weekly market offers fresh produce and seafood from local farmers and fishermen. 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. TREME UNDER THE BRIDGE MARKET. North Claiborne Expressway, between Ursulines Avenue and Gov. Nicholls Street — The new monthly market highlights local artwork and features live music from local bands, high schools and choirs; community services like health and legal aid; and educational services and exhibits. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday 19 BAM MARGERA’S BOOBIE BASH. Republic New Orleans, 828 S. Peters St., 528-8282; www.republicnola. com — Margera, along with fellow Jackass cast member Brandon Novak, hosts a benefit for the Save the Ta-Tas Foundation for breast cancer research. Tickets $20 general admission, $45 VIP admission (includes meet-and-greet with Margera). 9 p.m. ERNST CAFE’S BACCHUS
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BASH. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 5814367; www.generationshall. net — The party features live music by Burgundy Collection, Kung Fu Pineapple, Chee Weez and Topcats. Visit www.facebook.com/bacchusbash for details. General admission is free, $100 for VIP access (includes food, an open bar and access to the grandstand area). Noon.
SPORTS MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS. MercedesBenz Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., 587-3663; www. superdome.com — Supercross riders Ryan Villopoto, James Stewart, Chad Reed, Ryan Dungey and others compete for the 2012 AMA Supercross title. Visit www.supercrossonline.com for details. Tickets start at $10. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday.
Call fOR aPPlICaTIOnS COMMUNITY OUTREACH TICKETS. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and Foundation makes available free tickets to the festival to low-income Louisiana residents. The foundation distributes the tickets through social service organizations who can apply to receive them. Call 558-6100 or email programs@jazzandheritage. org for details. Application deadline is March 2. LOUISIANA BAR FOUNDATION KIDS’ CHANCE SCHOLARSHIPS. The foundation offers scholarships to Louisiana residents ages 16-25 who are dependents of a worker killed or permanently disabled. Visit www. raisingthebar.org for details. The application deadline is Feb. 28. SALUTE TO SENIOR SERVICE. Home Instead Senior Care seeks nominations for a senior citizen (65 or older) who does at least 15 hours of volunteer work a month. The winner receives, among other things, a $5,000 donation to the charity of his or her choice. Email ckoehler@homeinsteadinc.com or visit www. salutetoseniorservice.com for details. Application deadline is March 15.
Call fOR wORdS ED & SUSAN POOLE. West Bank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 3642660; www.jefferson.lib.la.us — The authors discuss and sign Hollywood on the Bayou. 7 p.m. Wednesday. FRANK PEREZ & JEFFREY
PALMQUIST. Faubourg Marigny Art & Books, 600 Frenchmen St., 947-3700; www. fabonfrenchmen.com — The authors sign and read from In Exile: The History and Lore Surrounding New Orleans Gay Culture and its Oldest Gay Bar. 7 p.m. Thursday. GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 8381190 — The group discusses E. M. Forster’s A Room with a View. 7 p.m. Thursday. HANS STERNBERG & EDWARD J. BRANLEY. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1190 — The authors sign and discuss We Were Merchants and Maison Blanche Department Stores, respectively. 7 p.m. Thursday. THE SCENE OF THE CRIME. St. Tammany Parish Library, Slidell Branch, 555 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 893-6280; www.stpl.us — The group meets to discuss mystery novels the third Monday of each month, through December. 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. SOCRATES CAFE. St. Tammany Parish Library, Folsom Branch, 82393 Railroad Ave., Folsom, (985) 796-9728 — The philosophical group holds a monthly discussion. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. SPOKEN WORD. Ebony Square, 4215 Magazine St. — The center hosts a weekly spoken-word, music and open-mic event. Tickets $7 general admission, $5 students. 11 p.m. Friday. UNIVERSES. Craige Cultural Center, 1800 Newton St., Algiers — The center hosts a weekly spoken-word, music and open-mic event. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Sunday. THE WELL: A WOMEN’S POETRY CIRCLE. St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave., 947-2121; www. stannanola.org — The group meets at 2 p.m. Mondays. Call 289-9142 or email poetryprocess@gmail.com for details.
Call fOR wRITERS NEW ORLEANS BOOK PROJECT. New Orleanians are invited to enter short written works and artwork for New Orleans by New Orleans, an upcoming collection of stories and art inspired by, set in or about New Orleans. Visit www.bookbyauthors.org for details. Submissions deadline is Feb. 14.