| 1 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Baton Rouge Arts Market, Fifth and Main Street, 8am-12pm |
| 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Red Stick Farmer's Market, Fifth and Main Street, 8am-12pm. 225/267-5060 |
| 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 JANUARY |
BOSSIER CITY |
Mardi Gras in the Ark-La-Tex. Mardi Gras Museum, 1-4pm. 318/741-3019 |
| 1 JANUARY |
CLINTON |
Community Market, St. Helena Street, 8am-1pm. 225/634-7155. www.felicianatourism.org |
| 1 JANUARY-29 MARCH |
LAFAYETTE |
"Symphony of Color," Heymann Center for the Performing Arts, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. < 337/269-0363. www.pyrocajun.com |
| 1 JANUARY-24 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
"Eight Acadiana Women," Lafayette Parish Consolidated Gov't Bldg, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. 337/269-0363. www.pyrocajun.com |
| 1 JANUARY-7 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
King Cake Demonstrations, Vermilionville, Tues-Sun 10:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm. 337/233-4077 www.vermilionville.org |
| 1 JANUARY-31 MARCH |
NEW ORLEANS |
"Tarnished Laurels: The British at the Battle of New Orleans," Williams Research Center, Tues-Sat 10am-4:30pm. 504/523-4662. www.hnoc.org |
| 1 JANUARY-31 MARCH |
NEW ORLEANS |
"A Heritage of Faith: Christ Church Cathedral and Episcopal Louisiana, 1805-2005," Williams Gallery, Tues-Sat 10am-4:30pm. 504/523-4662. www.hnoc.org |
| 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 JANUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
Farmer's Market, Bouligny Plaza, Tues 4-7pm, Sat 8-11am. 337/369-2330. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 1 JANUARY-27 MARCH |
NEW ORLEANS |
Thoroughbred Racing, Fair Grounds Race Course, Thurs-Mon 9am. 504/944-5515. www.fgno.com |
| 2-31 JANUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
"Live Glass Sculpturing, Blowing and Casting Festival," New Orleans Glassworks & Printmaking Studio, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. 504/529-7277 |
| 3 JANUARY |
SCOTT |
Mardi Gras Festival, 1pm. 337/233-1130 |
| 4-27 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Artist Members' Exhibition, Baton Rouge Gallery, Tues-Sun, 12-6pm. 225/383-1470. www.brec.org |
| 4 JANUARY-31 MARCH |
NEW ORLEANS |
"Louisiana Sites and Citizens," Williams Research Center, Tues-Sat 10am-4:30pm. 504/523-4662. www.hnoc.org |
| 5, 12, 19, 26 JANUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
Open Hearth Cooking, Kent Plantation House, 9am-12pm. 318/487-5998. www.kenthouse.org |
| 5 JANUARY-25 FEBRUARY |
BOSSIER CITY |
Winter Juried Art Show, Bossier East Bank Theater & Gallery, Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-3pm. 318/741-8310 |
| 5 JANUARY |
HAMMOND |
Coaches Versus Cancer Basketball Game, University Center, 7pm. 985/549-2900. www.lionsports.net |
| 5, 12, 19, 26 JANUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Wednesday Gallery Talks, Williams Gallery, 12:30pm. 504/523-4662. www.hnoc.org |
| 6-8 JANUARY |
CAMERON |
Fur & Wildlife Festival, Thurs 7pm, Fri-Sat 8am. 800/456-7952. www.lakecharles.org |
| 6-8 JANUARY |
CHALMETTE |
Battle of New Orleans Anniversary Celebration, Chalmette National Park, Thurs-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 11am-4:30pm. 504/281-0510 |
| 6 JANUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Twelfth Night, Civic Center, 7pm-12am. 800/456-7952. www.passagoodtime.org |
| 7-9 JANUARY |
HOUMA |
Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport & RV Show, Civic Center, Fri 3-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm. 985/850-4657 |
| 7-9 JANUARY |
KENNER |
Gem and Jewelry Show, Pontchartrain Center. 504/465-9985 www.pontchartraincenter.com |
| 7 JANUARY-3 FEBRUARY |
PINEVILLE |
"Ross Jahnke; Recent Paintings and Woodcuts," Weatherby Fine Arts Building Gallery, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. 318/487-7435. lacollege.edu |
| 8 JANUARY-27 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
"A Brief History In Time," Louisiana Arts & Science Museum, Sat-Sun 5pm. 225/344-5272 www.lasm.org |
| 8, 15, 22, 29 |
BOGALUSA |
Werth-A-Stop Auctions, Hwy. 1075 S., 6:30pm. 504/250-7808 |
| 8-9 JANUARY |
BOSSIER CITY |
RS Performance Ventures, Civic Center, Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 903/660-3550 |
| 8 JANUARY |
CHALMETTE |
Lantern Tour, Chalmette National Battle Park, 6-8:30pm. 504/281-0510 |
| 8 JANUARY |
CHALMETTE |
Battle of New Orleans Reenactment, Torres Park, 11am. 504/278-4242 |
| 8 JANUARY |
CROWLEY |
Rice Capitol Championship Gumbo Cook-Off, Acadia Rice Arena, 10:30am. 337/788-0177. www.crowleychamber-la.org |
| 8 JANUARY |
EPPS |
Berry Basket Workshop, Poverty Point State Historic Site, 9am-2pm. 888/926-5492 www.lastateparks.com |
| 8 JANUARY |
EUNICE |
Salute to Old Tyme Country Music, Liberty Theater, 2 and 6pm. 337/457-7389. www.eunice-la.com |
| 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 |
FRANKLINTON |
"Grandmother's Patchwork - Vintage Quilts and Quilting of All Types," Varnado Store Museum, Sat 10am-4pm Sun 1-4pm. 985/795-0680 |
| 8 JANUARY |
KENNER |
Twilight at Twelfth Night, Pontchartrain Center, 8pm-12am. 504/468-7293 |
| 8 JANUARY |
MANY |
Quilt Show, Fort Jesup State Historic Site, 10am-4pm.. 888/677-5378. www.lastateparks.com |
| 8 JANUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Williams Research Center Symposium-"English Spoken Here: Great Britain and Louisiana," Ritz-Carlton Hotel. 8am-4pm. 504/523-4662. www.hnoc.org |
| 8 JANUARY |
NEW ROADS |
Market Day, Main Street, 9am-2pm. 225/638-3500. www.pcchamber.org |
| 8 JANUARY |
ST. FRANCISVILLE |
Caring for Antiques, Rosedown State Historic Site, 10am-12pm. 225/635-3332. www.stfrancisville.us |
| 8 JANUARY |
SHREVEPORT |
Mardi Gras Mass, St. Pius Church, 9am. 318/747-2880 www.kreweofgemini.com |
| 9 JANUARY |
KENNER |
Travel Marketplace, Pontchartrain Center. 504/465-9985 www.pontchartraincenter.com |
| 10 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
"Tunes at Noon," Main Street Market, 12pm. 225/383-0500. www.brso.org |
| 10 JANUARY |
WESTWEGO |
Harlem Ambassadors Basketball, Alario Center, 7pm. 504/349-5525 www.alariocenter.com |
| 11 JANUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
"Sherry Overholt & Lee Velter," Westgate High School, 7:30pm. 337/365-4318. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 12 JANUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
"Louisiana Crossroads," Silman Theater, 7pm. 888/942-3742. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 13 JANUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Independent Bridal Show, Convention Center, 11am-5pm. 337/265-2100 www.cajundome.com |
| 13 JANUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Mid-Winter Fair Pro Rodeo, Blackham Coliseum, Thurs-Sat 7:30pm Sun 2:30pm 337/582-1234 www.harpermorgancarrrodeo.com |
| 13 JANUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Exhibit Opening and Reception, Presbytere, 6-8pm. 800/568-6968 |
| 14 JANUARY-12 MARCH |
ALEXANDRIA |
"Retrospective of Time: Michael Elliotsmith," Alexandria Museum of Art, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm. 318/443-3458. www.themuseum.org |
| 14 JANUARY-12 MARCH |
ALEXANDRIA |
"Beginnings: From Experience to Artifact, the Sketchbooks, Paintings and Architective of Errol Barron," Alexandria Museum of Art, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm. 318/443-3458. www.themuseum.org |
| 14-16 JANUARY |
ARCADIA |
Bonnie & Clyde Trade Days, Trade Days Grounds, 318/263-2437. www.bonnieanddydetradedays.com |
| 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 JANUARY |
BAKER |
"Squabbles," Baker Little Theatre, Fri 8pm, Sat 2 and 8pm. 225/774-5953 |
| 14-30 JANUARY |
KENNER |
"The Fantasticks," Rivertown Repertory Theatre, Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30pm. 504/468-7221 |
| 14 JANUARY-12 FEBRUARY |
SLIDELL |
Mixed Media 2005 Juried Competition, Slidell Cultural Center, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm. 985/646-4375. www.slidell.la.us |
| 14 JANUARY |
SUNSET |
Ghost Dinner Tour, Chretien Point Plantation, 6:30pm 337/662-7050 www.chretienpoint.com |
| 15 JANUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
"Cartoon Classics," Coughlin-Sannders Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. 318/442-9709. www.rapidessymphony.org |
| 15 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Laurel Street Lollapalooza, Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 7-10pm. 225/344-8558. www.artsbr.org |
| 15 JANUARY |
BOSSIER CITY |
Krewe of Aescelpium Mardi Gras Ball, civic center. 7pm-12am. 318/675-5715 |
| 15 JANUARY |
CENTERVILLE |
"The Wild West Visits CHS," High School Gym, 4pm. 337/836-1537 |
| 15-16 JANUARY |
EPPS |
Artifact Identification Weekend, Poverty Point State Historic Site, 9am-4pm. 888/926-5492 www.lastateparks.com |
| 15, 22, 29 JANUARY |
EUNICE |
"Rendez-vous des Cajuns," Cajun Musice Radio & TV Show, Liberty Theater, 6pm. 337/357-7389. www.eunice-la.com |
| 15 JANUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
George Strait concert, Cajundome, 7:30pm. 337/265-2100 www.cajundome.com |
| 15-17 JANUARY |
LAKE CHARLES |
Martin Luther King Jr. Festival, Civic Center. 800/456-7952 www.visitlakecharles.org |
| 15 JANUARY |
MANSFIELD |
Civil War Soldier Encampment, Mansfield State Historic Site, 10am-4pm. 888/677-6267 |
| 15 JANUARY |
MARKSVILLE |
Fort DeRussy Living History Day, Marksville State Historic Site, 9am-4pm. 888/253-8954. www.lastateparks.com |
| 15-16 JANUARY |
MONROE |
Bass Master University, Monroe Civic Center, Sat-Sun 8am-3pm. 318/388-8888 |
| 15-16 JANUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
Livestock Stock Show, SugArena. 337/355-7539. www.sugarena.com |
| 15 JANUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Jamie Baum Septet, Contemporary Arts Center, 8pm. 504/528-3805 www.cacno.org |
| 15 JANUARY-27 MARCH |
NEW ORLEANS |
"Raw Data: Conceptual Art in Louisiana" and "Raving In the Desert: Tomer Ganihar," Contemporary Arts Center, Tues-Sun 11am-5pm. 504/528-3805 www.cacno.org |
| 15 JANUARY |
ST. FRANCISVILLE |
Cooking Class Training Program, Audubon State Historic Site. 225/635-3739. www.stfrancisville.us |
| 15 JANUARY |
ST. MARTINVILLE |
Children's Cornucopia Ball, Wow Hall. 337/394-6683 |
| 15 JANUARY |
SPRINGHILL |
Krewe of Artemis Mardi Gras Ball, Civic Center, 6:30pm. 318/539-9259 |
| 16 JANUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
"Cajun Comic Relief XIII," Heymann Performing Arts Center. 337/291-5555. www.ticketmaster.com |
| 16 JANUARY |
ST. MARTINVILLE |
Martin Luther King Celebration, Notra Dame Drexel Club. 337/394-6488 |
| 16 JANUARY |
THIBODEAUX |
Astral Project, St. John's Episcopal Church, 3pm. 985/447-7345 |
| 16 JANUARY |
WESTWEGO |
Crescent City Cup Cheerleading, Alario Center. 504/349-5525 www.alariocenter.com |
| 17 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade/Walk, Mt. Zion First Church, 10:30am-12pm. 225/356-9867 |
| 17 JANUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration, West End Park, 11am. 337/369-2395. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 18 JANUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Lafayette Education Foundation Teacher Awards, Heymann Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm. 337/291-5555. www.ticketmaster.com |
| 18 JANUARY-20 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
"Freeze Frame," Lafayette Art Gallery, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. 337/269-0363. www.pyrocajun.com |
| 18 JANUARY-20 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
"Do You See What I See," Lafayette Art Gallery, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. 337/269-0363. www.pyrocajun.com |
| 18 JANUARY-20 FEBRUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Acadiana Boat Show, Convention Center. 337/265-2100www.cajundome.com |
| 20 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Masterworks Concert Evan Wilson, River Center Theater, 7:30pm. 225/383-0500. www.brso.org |
| 20 JANUARY-6 MARCH |
BATON ROUGE |
"Faith Ringgold: A Survey," Louisiana Arts and Science Museum, Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. 225/344-5272 www.lasm.org |
| 20 JANUARY-20 APRIL |
LAFAYETTE |
Deborah Butterfield sculpture exhibition, Hilliard University Art Museum, Tues-Sat 10am5pm. 337/482-2278 www.thehilliard.org |
| 20 JANUARY-20 MARCH |
LAFAYETTE |
"Picasso Edition Ceramics: The Edward and Ann Weston Collection," Hilliard University Art Museum, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. 337/482-2278 www.thehilliard.org |
| 20-22, 27-29 JANUARY |
OPELOUSAS |
"Showcase 2005," Opelousas Little Theatre, 7pm. 337/948-4367. www.opelousaslittletheatre.com |
| 21-30 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
"The Last Five Years," Hatcher Hall-LSU Tues-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm. 225/578-3527. theatre.lsu.edu |
| 21-23 JANUARY |
BOSSIER CITY |
Old American Gun & Knife Club, Civic Center, Fri 6-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 318/343-6238 |
| 22 JANUARY |
MONROE |
"Broadway! The Big Band Years," Civic Center Theatre, 7:30pm. 318/329-2338 |
| 22 JANUARY |
NEW ORLEANS |
Mardi Gras Indian Beading, Old U. S. Mint, 1-4pm. 800/568-6968. lsm.crt.state.la.us |
| 22 JANUARY |
SHREVEPORT |
"Centaur Travels the World," Ball, Expo Hall, 8pm. 318/677-4222. www.kreweofcentaur.org |
| 22 JANUARY |
SPRINGHILL |
Mardi Gras Parade, Main Street, 1pm. 318/539-5699 |
| 22 JANUARY |
SUNSET |
"Charm School," Chretien Point Plantation, 11am. 337/662-7050. www.chretienpoint.com |
| 22 JANUARY |
WESTWEGO |
Art Monroe Takwondo Tournament, Alario Center. 504/349-5525. www.alariocenter.com |
| 23 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
"Smokey Joe's Caf�," LSU Union Theater, 8pm-10pm. 225/578-5128 |
| 23 JANUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
"Hungarian Jewels," Heymann Performing Arts Center, 7pm. 337/291-5555. www.ticketmaster.com |
| 24 JANUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
"Broadway! The Big Band Years," Coughlin-Saundes Performing Arts Center, 7pm. 318/767-2600. www.louisiana-arts.org |
| 25-27 JANUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Homebuilders Blueprints Show, Convention Center. 337/265-2100 cajundome.com |
| 26 JANUARY |
HAMMOND |
"Forbidden Broadway Shoots For the Stars," Columbia Theater, 7pm. 985/543-4366. selu.edu/columbia |
| 27-30 JANUARY-3-6 FEBRUARY |
PINEVILLE |
"The Bacchae," Martin Performing Arts Center, Thurs-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm. 318/443-4718 www.louisiana-arts.org |
| 27-30 JANUARY |
WESTWEGO |
Mardi Gras Paintball Open, Alario Center. 504/349-5525 www.alariocenter.com |
| 28 JANUARY |
ARABI |
Krewe of Gladiators Parade, Judge Perez Dr., 7pm. 504/279-8431 |
| 28 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Krewe of Artemis Mardi Gras Parade, Casino Rouge, 7-8pm. 225/293-1266. www.kreweofartermis.com |
| 28-30 JANUARY, 3-6, 10-13 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
"Proof," Baton Rouge Little Theater, Thurs-Sat 8pm Sun 2pm. 225/924-6496 www.brlt.org |
| 28 JANUARY |
CHALMETTE |
Krewe of Gladiators Parade, Judge Perez Dr , 7pm. 504/279-8431 |
| 28 JANUARY |
HOUMA |
Krewe of Hercules Mardi Gras Parade, Southland Mall, 6pm. 985/876-5877 |
| 28-29 JANUARY |
KENNER |
Great Southern Gun and Knife Show, Pontchartrain Center. 504/465-9985 www.pontchartraincenter.com |
| 28-29 JANUARY |
LAFAYETTE |
Soap Making Demonstration, Vermilionville, 11am-3pm. 337/233-4077 www.vermilionville.org |
| 28 JANUARY |
NEW IBERIA |
Andalusia Mardi Gras Parade, Main Street, 6pm. 337/367-6466. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 28-30 JANUARY |
MONROE |
Boating & Outdoor Show, Monroe Civic Center, Fri 12-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-4pm. 318/388-8888 |
| 29 JANUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
"Mardi Gras Louisiane," River Oaks Arts Center, 9am-4pm. 318/473-2670. www.riveroksartscenter.com |
| 29 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Krewe of Orion Mardi Gras Parade, Casino Rouge, 6-7pm. 225/675-5899. www.kreweoforion.com |
| 29 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Krewe Mystique de la Capitale Mardi Gras Parade, downtown, 2-4pm. www.krewemystique.com |
| 29 JANUARY |
BOSSIER CITY |
Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Ball, Civic Center, 7pm-12am. 318/798-3975 |
| 29 JANUARY |
CHAUVIN |
Krewe of Bayou Petit Caillou Mardi Gras Parade, Hwy 56, 12pm. 985/594-6682 |
| 29 JANUARY |
CHALMETTE |
Krewe of Arabi Parade, Judge Perez Dr, 7pm. 504/271-1867 |
| 29 JANUARY |
HOUMA |
Krewe of Aquarius Mardi Gras Parade, Southland Mall, 6:30pm. 985/532-6236 |
| 29 JANUARY |
LAKE ARTHUR |
Mardi Gras Run & Parade, Main Street, 11:30am-2:30pm. 337/774-2420 |
| 29 JANUARY |
ST. FRANCISVILLE |
Basic Hide Tanning, Audubon State Historic Site. 225/635-3739. www.stfrancisville.us |
| 29 JANUARY |
ST. FRANCISVILLE |
Hands-in-Motion Program, Rosedown State Historic Site, 10am-12pm. 225/635-3332. www.stfrancisville.us |
| 29 JANUARY |
ST. MARTINVILLE |
Rotary Club Mardi Gras Ball, Hilton Hotel, 7pm. 337/394-6006 |
| 29 JANUARY |
SHREVEPORT |
"Centaur Travels the World" parade, Clyde Fant Parkway, 4:30pm. 318/677-4222. www.kreweofcentaur.org |
| 29 JANUARY |
WINNFIELD |
Hall of Fame Banquet, Civic Center, 6pm. 318/628-5928 |
| 30 JANUARY |
ADDIS |
Volunteer Fire Dept. Mardi Gras Parade, First Street, 11am. 225/344-2920. www.westbatonrouge.net |
| 30 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Krewe of Jupiter Mardi Gras Parade, downtown, 1-3pm. 225/201-9839. kreweofjupiter |
| 30 JANUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Parade, downtown, 1-3pm. 225/201-9839. www.mystic-krewe-o-mutts.org |
| 30 JANUARY-24 FEBRUARY |
BATON ROUGE |
"Contemporary Allegories," Baton Rouge Gallery, Tues-Sun 12-6pm. 225/383-1470 www.brec.org |
| 30 JANUARY |
BUNKIE |
Krewe of Cronus Mardi Gras Parade, Main Street, 1:30pm. 318/346-2575. www.bunkie.org |
| 30 JANUARY |
HOUMA |
Krewe of Hyacinthians Mardi Gras Parade, Southland Mall, 12:30pm. 985/872-4995 |
| 30 JANUARY |
JEANERETTE |
Krewe of Azana Mardi Gras Parade, Canal & Main Street, 1pm. 888/942-3741. www.iberiatravel.com |
| 30 JANUARY |
SHREVEPORT |
Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Mardi Paw Parade, A. C. Steere Park, 1:30. 318/222-7391. www.animalkrewe.org |
| 30 JANUARY-3 APRIL |
SHREVEPORT |
"Lewis and Clark," State Exhibit Museum, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 12-4pm. 318/632-2020 |
| 30 JANUARY |
WESTWEGO |
Loyola Baseball Home Opener, Alario Center, 1pm. 504/349-5525 www.alariocenter.com |
| 31 JANUARY |
ALEXANDRIA |
Igor Lebedev, Russian Pianist, St. James Episcopal Church. 318/443-4718. www.louisiana-arts.org |