Check it out for June 19-25, 2009

• By LISA TRAMONTANA
• FUN staff
• Published: Jun 18, 2009

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Cartoonist seminar
Study cartooning with a professional cartoonist. A free workshop led by Erik Van Buren will take place Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Bluebonnet Library. Van Buren has illustrated two children’s books, several comic books and created many characters, designs and logos for clients across the U.S. Registration is required. Call (225) 763-2270.

Speak Truth to Power tickets now on sale
Get your tickets now to Speak Truth to Power, a play by Ariel Dorfman that will be presented by a group of local teens called H2O (Helping Hydrate Others). The group is trying to raise money to provide clean water for impoverished residents in Kenya. Speak Truth to Power will be presented at Church of the Highlands, 17240 Perkins Road, on Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27, at 7 p.m., and on Sunday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m. For tickets, call (225) 610-6094, or send an e-mail to H2ORSVP@gmail.com.

Pride Fest weekend
The 3rd annual Baton Rouge Pride Fest will be held June 19-21 in Baton Rouge. The weekend will include a picnic and resource fair at Magnolia Mound Plantation; a performance by the New Orleans Gay men’s Chorus at Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, “drag” bingo, a pride afternoon at the movies, and more. For more information, call (225) 907-5251. or go to http://www.BRPrideFest.com

Summer theater
Baton Rouge Little Theater is now registering children and teens for several theater camps. For details, go to http://www.brlt.org.

Host families sought
Want to share our Louisiana culture with an exchange student? International Student Exchange (ISE) is seeking host families for high school students who begin arriving in August. If you are interested, call Casey Sullivan at (225) 772-7728, or e-mail her at sullivan.casey@gmail.com.

Mama’s night out
Enjoy the hilarious comedy trio of Karn Morgan, Nancy Witter and Sherry Dvey, all finalists inNick at Nite’s recent Search for the Funniest Mom in America. The three  call themselves Mama’s Night Out, and they will be on Baton Rouge to perform on Saturday, July 11, at 7 p.m., at BREC’s Independence Park Theatre. Tickets are $15 adults/$12 studnts and seniors. To order, call (225) 216-0660 or go to http://www.theparktheatre.com.

CHS fishing rodeo
The 3rd annual Catholic High Alumni Fishing Rodeo will be held June 26-27 at Port Fourchon Marina & Motel in Fourchon. All attendees must be age 18 or older, or graduates of CHS. Entry fee is $50. For details, go to http://www.catholichigh.org

Brenda Lee concert
Little Miss Dynamite and Grand Ole Opry star Brend Lee will perform in the Mari Showroom at Paragon Casino on Friday, July 17. Lee is known for hits like I’m Sorry, Sweet Nothins and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree. Tickets are availably by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 946-1946. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show begins at 9 p.m.

Call Ticketmaster 
 Ticketmaster has changed its phone number to a new toll-free national number, 1-800-745-3000.

Bird show & sale
Bird lovers will want to check out the upcoming Bird Fair & Sale July 11 and 12 at Quality Inn in LaPlace. The event will feature many breeders with birds, toys, cages and food available for purchase. Experts can answer your questions and help you find a pet that is best suited for you.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (504) 388-5687.

NOMA docents needed
The New Orleans Museum of Art is seeking volunteer docents. Ideal candidates are interested in art, enjoy learning and research, and are reliable, enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated. Prospective docents must be comfortable speaking with the public, as well. For more information or to download a docent application form, go to http://www.noma.org/docents or call  (504) 658-4113.

Persimmon crawl
Local businesses are being challenged to organize a team for the 7th annual Persimmon Crawl canoe race on Bayou Plaquemine on July 4. For details, call the Iberville Tourism Office at (225) 687-5190.