New Orleans Area for Oct. 5, 2012

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FRIDAY, OCT. 5

• OCHSNER GOES PINK: 5:45 p.m., doors open, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans. Live auction with actor Alan Thicke and performance by singer Robin Thicke. Proceeds benefit The Gayle & Tom Benson Cancer Center. (504) 842-9143.
• HI SPEED FASHION SHOW: 6 p.m., patron party; 8 p.m.-midnight, main event, Harrah’s Theatre, 228 Poydras St., New Orleans. Fashion by Sak’s Fifth Avenue. Complimentary food and cocktails. Proceeds benefit the Al Copeland Foundation for local cancer research. Tickets start at $45. http://www.alcopelandfoundation.org.
• LEGENDS OF ROCK AND ROLL GALA: 6:30-8 p.m., patron party; 8-11 p.m., main party, Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans. Entertainment by 1950s celebrity impersonators, live auction, and food by New Orleans restaurants. Proceeds benefit the Louisiana Museum Foundation. Tickets for the main party start at $75; tickets for the patron party start at $250 for Louisiana Museum Foundation members and $300 for nonmembers. Scholarships available. http://www.thelmf.org or (504) 558-0493.
• JUMP, JIVE & WAIL: THE MUSIC OF LOUIS PRIMA: 6 p.m. dinner seating, 8 p.m. show, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. “Jump, Jive & Wail” features a cast of 10 who bring to life these legendary songs, musicians, vocals and dance. http://www.nationalww2museum.org or (504) 528-1943.

SATURDAY, OCT. 6

• COVINGTON FARMER’S MARKET: 8 a.m.-noon, 600 Columbia St., Covington. Music by The Steve Anderson Group. http://www.cityofcovingtonla.com.
• COVINGTON ART MARKET: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. Featuring a variety of work from local and regional artists. (985) 892-8650 or http://www.sttammanyartassociation.org.
• ARTS MARKET OF NEW ORLEANS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Palmer Park, South Carrollton and South Claiborne Avenues, Uptown New Orleans. http://www.artscouncilofneworleans.org.
• VICTORY CORPS SATURDAY: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Explore and learn about WWII history in an exciting, new way — through touching actual artifacts from the war that changed the world. (504) 528-1944, ext. 304, or http://www.nationalww2museum.org.
• AUDITIONS FOR THE PECAN CRACKER: 2-5 p.m., Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. Director Ricky Graham is looking for actors of all ages who sing and move well to play multiple roles. Children ages 12-16 will be seen from 2-3 p.m. and adults beginning at 3 p.m. No appointment necessary. (504) 461-9475 or http://www.rivertowntheaters.com.
• JUMP, JIVE & WAIL: THE MUSIC OF LOUIS PRIMA: 6 p.m. dinner seating, 8 p.m. show, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. “Jump, Jive & Wail” features a cast of 10 who bring to life these legendary songs, musicians, vocals and dance. http://www.nationalww2museum.org or (504) 528-1943.

SUNDAY, OCT. 7

• JUMP, JIVE & WAIL: THE MUSIC OF LOUIS PRIMA: 11:30 a.m. buffet seating, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. “Jump, Jive & Wail” features a cast of 10 who bring to life these legendary songs, musicians, vocals and dance. http://www.nationalww2museum.org or (504) 528-1943.
• PORCHES, PATIOS & PARLORS OF THE LOWER QUARTER HOME TOUR: 1-4 p.m., 629 Governor Nicholls, New Orleans. Hosted by Greater New Orleans Council Navy League of the United States. Proceeds benefit sea services. (504) 522-8946 or http://www.gnonl.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10

• THE VICTORY BELLES PRESENT A SALUTE TO OUR HEROES: 11:45 a.m. buffet seating, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. The vocal trio’s musical journey salutes the military and homefront heroes in all eras. http://www.nationalww2museum.org.
• LAGNIAPPE LECTURE: noon, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. “Unit 731” presented by Walt Burgoyne. http://www.nationalww2museum.org or (504) 528-1944, ext. 229.
• OPERA RETURNS TO BOURBON STREET: 7 p.m., Puccini Bar, Four Points by Sheraton, 541 Bourbon St., New Orleans. Performance by Bon Operatit! Free. (504) 648-2331.

THURSDAY, OCT. 11

• FALL JAZZ IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES: 5 p.m., Armstrong Park, 835 N. Rampart St., New Orleans. With the Treme Brass Band. Renard Poche Band plays at 6:30 p.m. Free.
• DEADLY MEDICINE’S INFLUENCE ON CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY: 6 p.m., Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Panel discussion. RSVP online at http://www.nationalww2museum.org or call (504) 528-1944, ext. 229.
• SOUTHEASTERN ALUMNI SOCIAL: 6-8 p.m., Bozo’s Restaurant, 3117 21st St., Metairie. Cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. $5; free for dues-paying Southeastern Alumni. RSVP (985) 549-2150 or (800) SLU-ALUM.
• COMMUNITY GALA AND AUCTION: 6:30-9:30 p.m., New Orleans Fairgrounds Clubhouse, 1751 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans. Silent auction, live music, food. $50. Benefit for Morris Jeff Community School. (504) 373-6258 or http://www.morrisjeffschool.org.

ONGOING

• LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM-CABILDO: 751 Chartres St., New Orleans. “The Palm, the Pine and the Cypress: Newcomb Pottery of New Orleans,” major exhibition of Newcomb art pottery. (504) 568-6968 or http://www.crt.state.la.us/museum/properties/cabildo.aspx.