The Historic New Orleans Collection/Williams Gallery (New Orleans)

Is I-49 dead in south Louisiana?
March 29, 2011
April 2: Ladybug Ball Children’s Festival (Houma)
March 31, 2011
Is I-49 dead in south Louisiana?
March 29, 2011
April 2: Ladybug Ball Children’s Festival (Houma)
March 31, 2011

533 Royal St., Tuesday through Saturday (excluding holidays) from 9:30 a.m-4:30 p.m., and Sunday from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (504) 523-4662. Online: www.hnoc.org.


“In Search of Julien Hudson: Free Artist of Color in Pre-Civil War New Orleans.” Features the most thorough examination to date of works by Hudson, the second earliest known portraitist of African heritage to have worked in the United States before the Civil War. Through May 15.

“Drawn to Life: Al Hirschfeld and the Theater of Tennessee Williams.” Hirschfeld, a self-described “characterist,” was the foremost chronicler of William’s productions on and off Broadway for six decades. Works feature his signature calligraphic style and humor. Through April 3.