Published: Wednesday, September 01, 2010, 1:10 AM

HURRICANE KATRINA ANNIVERSARY EVENTS

Care for Community Campaign Katrina 5 Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom, 729 Canal St. a town hall meeting, “Who, What, When, where & why is Louisiana Still in Disaster?” a conversation for and with decision-makers about real-time solutions, 7. Free. Limited seating.

Culture Collision 2 new Orleans Museum of Art and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden in City Park. more than 20 cultural and arts organizations will showcase their activities for the upcoming season, hand out schedules, information on membership and offer ticket promotions, 6-8, with raffles, refreshments for purchase and music by the Courtyard Kings. an after-party in the Sculpture Garden features music by DJ Matty, food and cash bars, 8-10. Free admission.

Southern Decadence French Quarter. the gay community celebrates with parties, dances, music, a parade and more, through Sept. 6. call 522.8049. Visit www.southerndecadence.net. for a schedule of activities.

9th Annual Fashion Designers & Artists 4 Honduras Fundraiser the Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St. Designer Carolina Gallop presents the annual fashion show with music, entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and drinks, 7-11 (doors open at 6:30). $15 general admission, $20 limited reserved seating, $10 with a donation of clothing (two-item minimum). call 931.7779 or 948.2583.

The National WWII Museum 945 Magazine St. Lunchbox Lecture, noon. Tommy Lofton presents “Surrender on the USS Missouri: 65 Years later.” Free. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 daily. call 528.1944, ext. 229.

Jefferson Parish Library Presentation East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Author Ellis Anderson will discuss her book “Under Surge, Under Seige: the Odyssey of Bay St. Louis and Katrina, ” 7. Free. call 838.1100, ext. 262.

Open Mike Poetry Neutral Ground Coffee House, 5110 Danneel St. Read your own poetry or that of another, 8. Free. call 891.3381.

New Orleans Writing Institute Fall Workshop Arts Council of new Orleans, 818 Howard Ave., at Lee Circle. James Nolan will teach a 12-session workshop on writing fiction/creative nonfiction, beginning Sept. 15, at 6:30. Registration now open. Tuition: $495. call 522.5934 or visit www.artscouncilofneworleans.org.

Comedy at Boomtown Boomtown Casino, 4132 Peters Road, Harvey. Stand up NOLA hosts a series of free stand-up comedy shows Wednesdays during the summer at 7:30 and 9:30, This week’s shows will feature Tim Northern. call 366.7711.

Kenner Planetarium Shows 2020 4th St., Kenner. “Volcanoes of the Deep Sea, ” 11 a.m. and 4; “Laser Spirit, ” noon and 3. Tickets are $6 adults, $5 seniors and children. call 468.7231.

Farmers Markets German Coast Farmers West Bank Market St. Charles Plaza, U.S. 90, Luling. Produce, plants, breads, pastries. Market hours are 3-6:30. call 782.8517. … Hollygrove Market & Farms French Market, between Ursulines and Gov. Nicholls streets. Hollygrove sells produce, cheeses and beverages, 10 a.m.-3. call 483.7037. … Covington Farmers Market, Covington Trailhead. Hours are 10 a.m.-2. call 985.892.1873.

Book Sale Carriage House behind latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave. the Friends of the new Orleans Public Library hold weekly book sales, 10 a.m.-2. call 891.3085.

Planetarium Shows St. Charles Parish Library, 105 Lakewood Drive, Luling. “Two Small Pieces of Glass: the amazing Telescope, ” 6:30 and 7:30. Free. call 985.785.8471.

New Orleans Personal Computer Club Meeting Harahan Senior Center, 100 Elodie St., Harahan. Mark Lewis of the Louisiana Technology Council will give a presentation on the growth of the IT industry, how it affects business and job opportunities in new Orleans, and how to take advantage of these opportunities, 6:30-8:30. Free. call 982.3705.

New Orleans Rose Society Whitney Bank Room, 1441 Metairie Road, Metairie. the topic of the meeting is “Fall is here. Let’s get ready for Winter, ” 7:30. Free. call 368.6885.

Open dances Jefferson Orleans Dances, Jefferson Orleans North, 2600 Edenborn Ave., Metairie. Music by the Jay Zainey Orchestra, 7 (doors open at 6:30). $10. call 454.6110.

State Library of Louisiana Event First Floor Seminar Center, 701 N. Fourth St., Baton Rouge. Author Donald Davis will discuss his book “Washed away? the Invisible Peoples of Louisiana’s Wetlands, ” noon. Free. Books will be available for purchase. Bag lunches are welcome. call 225.342.9713.

Wednesdays on the Point Concert Series Algiers Ferry Dock, 200 Morgan St. the Algiers Economic Development Foundation sponsors the weekly concerts, designed to showcase the nightspots and attractions of the area. the final concert of the series features the Iguanas and Jon Cleary, at 6. Free. call 339.2899.

New Orleans Children’s Chorus St. Tammany Chorus First United Methodist Church, 433 Erlanger St., Slidell. All interested treble singers in grades 5-10 are invited to become members. Placement hearings take place today and Sept. 8 at 4. call 482.2883 for a time.

Ballet Hysell new Orleans Dance Academy, 5956 Magazine St. Auditions held Sept. 12 for boys and girls ages 6-11 at 1; dancers 12 years and older, at 3. All dance levels are welcome. Females should bring point shoes. Participants should arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled time. no audition fee. call 897.5505.

River Region Ballet River Region Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 15156 River Road, Norco, and Images Dance Studio, 105-A River Point Drive, Destrehan. Auditions held Sept. 12, at noon for girls ages 6-9, boys acting roles and adults party scene; 12:30 for girls ages 10-12. Dancers ages 13 and older audition at Images Studio, beginning at 2. Dancers must be intermediate to advanced level, and female dancers must audition on pointe. All dancers must sign in 30 minutes before audition time, and forms must be filled out by an adult. $10 fee. call 985.764.7678.

Lelia Haller Ballet Classique 4916 Canal St. Auditions for dancers, gymnasts and actors are held Sept. 11 and 18 at 2:30-4, for ages 6-11 and 4-5, for ages 12-adult. Please arrive 15 minutes early, dressed in proper dance attire. call 482.0038.

New Orleans Ballet Theatre Schramel Conservatory of Dance, 900 Camp St. (entrance on Joseph Street). Open auditions for all dance skill levels and children with gymnastics/tumbling skills welcome, Sept. 11. Registration (ages 5-11) at 1:30, auditions at 2; registration at 2:20 (ages 12-18), auditions at 3. Female dancers on pointe should be prepared for pointe audition. Audition fee is $10. Professional dancers, please contact directors and submit resume to schrameldance@yahoo.com or call 210.0222.

12 Bar on Fulton Street 608 Fulton St., 310.600.1445. Treme Brass Band, 9.

Banks Street Bar and Grill 4401 Banks St., 486.0258. Major Bacon and BLTs, 9.

Beach House 2401 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie, 456.7470. Bobby Cure’s Poppa Stoppa Oldies Band, 8.

Bengal II 4612 Quincy Ave., Metairie, 457.2172. Line Dance King, 6:30.

Blue Nile (upstairs) 532 Frenchmen St., 948.2583. Gravity a, 11.

BMC 1331 Decatur St. Domenic, 7, Rue Fiya, 9:30.

Carrollton Station 8140 Willow St., 865.9190. Stand-Up Comedy open mike hosted by Youhaint Funnybruh, 9.

Checkpoint Charlie 501 Esplanade Ave., 281.4847. T-Bone Stone, 7, the Hooch Riders, 11.

Circle Bar 1032 St. Charles Ave., 588.2616. Jim O. and the no Shows with Mama Go-Go, 6, Arlo and the Otter with Natalie Palms, 10.

d.b.a. 618 Frenchmen St., 942.3731. Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters, 10.

Deck Bar and Grille 1715 Jefferson Highway, 830.0104. Blues and Beyond with John Lisi and Delta Funk, 8.

Eiffel Society 2040 St. Charles Ave., 525.2951. Latin Night with Michael Skinkus, 7.

Frat House 8200 Willow St. 6 Pack Deep, Jeremy Phipps and the Outsiders, Ashton Hines and the big Easy Brawlers, 10.

Funky Pirate 727 Bourbon St., 523.1960. big Al Carson and the Bluesmasters, 8.

Gennaro’s Bar 3206 Metairie Road, Metairie, 833.6870. Andy J. Forest and Luke Winslow-King, 8.

Hi-Ho Lounge 2239 St. Claude Ave., 945.4446. Ratty Scurvics, Doc Otis, 8, Doc Otis and Stephanie Nilles, 10.

House of Blues 225 Decatur St., 529.2624. Corinne Bailey Rae, 8.

Kamp 2317 Hickory Ave., Harahan. Austin Sicard and the Medics, 8.

Kerry Irish Pub 331 Decatur St., 527.5954. Chip Wilson, 9.

Little Tropical Isle 435 Bourbon St. Frank Fairbanks, 4:30, Frank Fairbanks Duo, 9.

Maple Leaf Bar 8816 Oak St., 866.9359. Russell Batiste, 10:30.

Max Lounge 2501 N. Woodlawn Ave., Metairie, 885.1677. Jimmy B., 8.

Mo’s Chalet 3201 Houma Blvd., Metairie, 780.2961. Eddie and Earl, 7.

Mulate’s 201 Julia St., 522.1492. Lee Benoit, 7.

Neutral Ground Coffee House 5110 Danneel St., 891.3381. Poet Tree, 8.

Old Point Bar 545 Patterson St., 364.0950. Mike Burkhart, 8.

One Eyed Jacks 615 Toulouse St., 569.8361. Sir Stephen Presents: 100 Percent Pure Dance — the First and only ’90s Night in N.O., 10.

Ralph’s on the Park 900 City Park Ave., 488.1000. Joe Krown, 5.

Rock ‘n’ Bowl 3016 S. Carrollton Ave., 861.1700. Swing Night with Joe Krown, 8:30.

Rusty Nail 1102 Constance St., 525.5515. Jenn Howard’s Jazz Set, 8.

Smitty’s after Hours 2020 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 468.9420. Pig Pen and the Porkchops, 8.

Spotted Cat Music Club 623 Frenchmen St. Brett Richardson, 4, Swing Dance Lessons, 5, the Loose Marbles, 6, St. Louis Slim and the Frenchmen Street Jug Band, 10.

Tropical Isle Bayou Club 610 Bourbon St., 529.1702. Can’t hardly Play Boys, 5, T’Canaille, 9.

Tropical Isle Bourbon 721 Bourbon St., 529.4109. Damien Louviere, 5, Damien and the Garlic Truck Band, 9.

Tropical Isle Original 600 Bourbon St., 529.1728. Mark Penton, 1, Debi and the Deacons, 5, Late As Usual, 9.

Arnaud’s Jazz Bistro 813 Bienville St. (corner of Bourbon Street), 523.2847. the Gumbo Trio, 6:30.

Cafe Beignet 311 Bourbon St., 587.0727. Steamboat Willie Jazz Band, 2.

Columns Hotel 3811 St. Charles Ave., 899.9308. Ricardo Crespo, 8.

Maison 508 Frenchmen St., 947.6155. Jerry Jumonville and the Jump City Band, 6, no Name Group, 9.

Snug Harbor 626 Frenchmen St., 949.0696. Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 and 10.

Steamboat Natchez Toulouse Street Wharf at Jax Brewery, 586.8777. Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers, 11:30 a.m. and 2:30, Dukes of Dixieland Jazz Band, 7.

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