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42 March 2016 ASCRS•ASOA City Preview • May 6–10, 2016 EW ASCRS•ASOA 2016 by Ellen Stodola EyeWorld Staff Writer Che Malambo May 7 8:00 p.m. Mahalia Jackson Theater The New Orleans Ballet Association brings Che Malambo from Argentina with artistic director Gilles Brinas. This production celebrates gaucho and features drumming, dancing, and singing to create a unique show for the audience. The show features 14 all-male performers. Blue Man Group May 13–15 Saenger Theatre If you're sticking around after the annual meeting, Blue Man Group will be performing 5 shows in New Orleans from Friday, May 13 through Sunday, May 15, with a show at 8:00 p.m. on Friday and shows during the afternoon and eve- ning on Saturday and Sunday. EW Events going on in and around the city in early May Fidelity's Concerts in the Park: Swing in the Park May 5 7:00 p.m. Lafreniere Park, Metairie, La. This free concert in the park is open to the public, with specific programs and artists to be announced. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying May 6–8 Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts 325 Minor St. Kenner, La. Rivertown Theaters for the Perform- ing Arts will be putting on a pro- duction of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying on its main stage in May, with performances on Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:00 p.m., and the Sunday show is a matinee at 2:00 p.m. Whitney Zoo-to-Do May 6 8:00 p.m. On Friday, May 6, you could attend this gala event from 8:00 p.m. to midnight at the Audubon Zoo. Tickets start at $85 and include live entertainment as well as drinks and food. The event has been going on for 39 years and is the Audubon Zoo's signature fundraising event. There will be food from local restaurants and a silent auction and vehicle raffle. Fidelity's Concerts in the Park: Swing in the Pines May 7 6:00 p.m. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington, La. This free concert in the park is open to the public, with specific programs and artists to be announced. Celtic Woman May 7 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre This Irish female musical group will sing to audiences in New Orleans. New Orleans performing arts and events New Orleans Fun Fact Source: New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau The New Orleans Superdome is one of the largest enclosed arenas in the world. It measures 273 feet in height and seats 76,468 people. Its roof is 9.7 acres or 440,000 square feet in area. Source: NOLA Media Group

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