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February 28, 2008
Troy Anthony Lirette
March 3, 2008“Nadja Plays Barber” (New Orleans)
March 7, at 7:30 p.m., at McAlister Auditorium. Admission is $35-$75. For more info: (504) 523-6530. Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg’s musical selection includes Kodaly’s Dances of Galanta, Barber’s Violin Concerto and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1.
“SweetArts 2008 – Paper Scissors RockStar” (New Orleans)
March 8, at the Center of Contemporary Arts, 900 Camp St., at 8 p.m. Tickets for the fundraiser are $100 to $500. For more info: (504) 528-3800. The event includes complimentary cocktails and cuisine. Anais St. John, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and Orleans Avenue will perform.
“The Cathedral Choir and Les Amis de la Chanson present Music for Lent” (Houma) March 9, at 7 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales. Admission is free. The Cathedral Choir and the concert choir, Les Amis de la Chanson, will join forces with guest instrumentalists in presenting choral works significant to the Lent season.
“Houma-Terrebonne Community Band 24th Anniversary Concert” (Houma)
March 16, at 2 p.m., at the Houma Municipal Auditorium, 800 Verret St. Admission is $4 in advance, $5 at the door. For more info: (985) 594-2266 or visit www.htcb.org. The concert selection will include a Big Band tribute, Sax Soliloquy, an American Elegy and tribute to pop and rock legends The Association.
“Rigoletto” (New Orleans)
March 14 and 15, at 8 p.m., and March 16, at 2:30 p.m., at McAlister Auditorium. For more info: (504) 529-3000. The vicious hunchbacked jester at the court of Mantua has hidden his daughter from the world, particularly from the Duke of Mantua. However, the Duke has encountered Gilda and won her heart. Outraged, Rigoletto plots the Duke’s assassination as revenge. Gilda learns of the plot, and pays the ultimate price for interfering.
“Themes of Home” (New Orleans)
March 27 and 29, at 7:30 p.m., at Roussel Hall on Loyola University’s campus. Admission is $25-$65. For more info: (504) 523-6350. Pianist Angela Cheng will be featured on Dvorak’s In Nature’s Realm, Schumann’s Piano Concerto and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2.
“Downtown Live After 5” (Houma)
March 28, from 6-10 p.m., at the Courtsquare on Main Street. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for sale. For more info: (985) 873-6408.
