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page 115 TALENT SHOWCASE . Le Roux,
1700 Louisiana Ave. — Masse Media Consulting, KMP and Men of Business host a weekly “You’ve Got Talent” showcase open to all poets, singers, dancers and others. Call 899-4512 for details. General admission $10, performers $5. 9 p.m. to midnight. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT JW MARRIOTT. JW Marriott New
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Magazine St., 891-8682; www. heycafe.biz — The weekly meetings teach focusing, a method of directing attention outside one’s body to effect change. Call 232-9787 for details. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
DRINKING LIBERALLY NEW ORLEANS . Pravda, 1113 Decatur
St. — Progressives meet to share their ideas and drink. 7 p.m. FRESH MARKET. Circle Food
Store, 1522 St. Bernard Ave. — The Downtown Neighborhood Market Consortium market features fresh produce, dairy, seafood, baked goods and more. EBT and WIC accepted. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
All the songs, sass and swing of the 1940s in this original musical production starring the Victory Players! Eight terrific singers & dancers will put you In the Mood with Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Jukebox Saturday Night, Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen and dozens more! Shows begin Friday, September 10 and run every weekend through November 21, 2010.
IRON RAIL LADIES’ NIGHT. The Iron Rail, 511 Marigny St., 948-0963; www.ironrail.org — Iron Rail offers a weekly creative space for women. Email ladiesnight.ironrail@ gmail.com for details. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday Matinee@ 1:00pm Brunch & Show: $55
Brunch Seating 11:00am – 11:30pm Balcony Brunch & Show: $50
PARENTS OF TROUBLED ADULTS SUPPORT GROUP. Jewish
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The Museum’s popular entertainers take audiences on a nostalgic journey through 1940s musical classics. Enjoy this trip down memory lane with The Victory Belles, our charming vocal trio in delightful period costumes and their spirited performances of such hits as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, I’ll Be Seeing You and a rousing patriotic finale! Plus enjoy a delicious brunch from Chef John Besh and the American Sector restaurant! Every Wednesday beginning Sept. 15 Luncheon: 12 Noon; Performance: 1:00pm
$34 per person, including tax and gratuity
ReseRvations on-line at www.stagedoorcanteen.org or call 504.528.1943 Sponsored in part by LA Office of Entertainment Development and IMLS
Family Service, 3330 West Esplanade, Suite 600, Metairie, 831-8475; www.jfsneworleans. org — The group supports parents whose adult children suffer from depression, mental illness, addiction disorders and other difficulties. Call 8318475 or 828-6334 for details. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. SISTAHS MAKING A CHANGE . Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — The group offers lessons in African dance and more, along with nutrition, health and wellness seminars. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Monday. SPEED DATING . W Hotel
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Ave., Sala Avenue and Fourth Street, Westwego — The market offers organic produce, baked goods, jewelry, art and more, with live music and pony rides. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
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Friday & Saturday Evenings @ 8:00pm Dinner & Show: $60
Orleans, 614 Canal St., Suite 4, 525-6500; www.marriott. com — The hotel showcases local music and art with spirit tastings and hors d’oeuvres. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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com hosts a speed dating event for gay men, and the bar features drink specials. Visit www.noladating.com for details. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. TOP DOG . Twist, 628 St Charles
Ave., 523-9600 — Celebrity bartenders mix drinks to benefit the Southern Animal Foundation during the sixweek-long, dog-friendly event. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
WARGAMES. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www. nationalww2museum.org — The museum hosts WWII board and miniatures gaming on the first Thursday of every month. Pre-registration required. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday 3 EASTSIDE ART MARKET. Eastside Studios, 107 S. Orange St., Hammond, (985) 542-7113 or (985) 543-0403 — Eastside Studios holds a juried art market for professional artists on the first Friday of each month. Artists pay a $15 application fee and, if accepted, a $20 booth fee. 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. NO FLEAS MARKET. Canine Connection/Canine Culture, 4920 Tchoupitoulas St.; www. canineconnectionnola.com — The sale of used clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, books and other items benefits local animal rescue groups and shelters. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday. POND LIFE . Fontainebleau
State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — Participants explore the park’s pond to learn about aquatic wildlife. 4 p.m.
ERACE NEW ORLEANS MEETING . J. Singleton School,
1924 Philip St., 581-2388 — ERACE meets for its weekly discussion group. Call 8661163 for details. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. FRERET MARKET. Freret
Market, corner of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue, 6382589; www.freretmarket. org — The market offers food, arts, live music and goods from local exhibitors on the first Saturday of each month. 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.
MARCH TO THE MARSH . Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — The park ranger leads a nature walk to the Alligator Marsh Boardwalk. 11 a.m. NATURE: A CLOSER LOOK .
Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — Park rangers lead a weekly nature hike. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
ART AT THE MARKET. Griffith
NATURE HAYRIDE . Fontainebleau State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — The tractorpulled hayride to the park identifies the flora and fauna seen along the way. 1 p.m.
CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Magazine Street
Bar & Hall, 3129 St. Roch Ave., 949-5824 — The bar hosts a Labor Day weekend ladies night featuring performances by male dancers. Call 7824643 or 261-2772 for details. Admission $25-$45. 10 p.m.
Saturday 4 Park, 333 Erlanger St., Slidell — The Slidell Art League hosts a monthly art market at the Camellia City Farmers Market. Visit www.slidellartleague. info for details. 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Market, Magazine and Girod streets, 861-5898; www. marketumbrella.org — The weekly market features fresh produce, flowers and food. 8 a.m. to noon. E-WASTE AND PAINT DROP-OFF. Whole Foods Market Arabella Station, 5600 Magazine St., 899-9119 — Whole Foods and the Green Project offer a monthly electronic waste and paint drop-off event. Visit www.greenproject.org for details. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EAGLE WATCH . Fontainebleau
State Park, 67825 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (888) 677-3668 — A park ranger leads a viewing of the park’s eagle nest. 3 p.m.
SEX THERAPY 101: LADIES NIGHT OUT. Fountain of Youth
ST. PAUL MARIGNY FESTIVAL.
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2624 Burgundy St., 945-3741 — The church and school celebrates its 170th anniversary with a gumbo festival and a play performance. Call 945-3741 for details. Gumbo festival noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, performance 7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. UPPER NINTH WARD MARKET. Frederick Douglass Senior High School, 3820 St. Claude Ave. — The weekly Upper Ninth Ward Farmers Market offers fresh local produce, seafood, bread, cheese and plants. Sponsored by the page 118