May 22 - 28

New Orleans CityBusiness, May 22, 2006 by From CityBusiness Staff Reports

The following calendar of business meetings and events is for May 22-28. The deadline for submissions to the business calendar is 10 days prior to publication date.

May 22-28

Urbanbuild exhibit, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 1000 St. Charles Ave., through June 1, featuring models of possible new housing for New Orleans, designed by students from the Tulane University School of Architecture. For information call Jeanne Nathan at 218-4807.

May 23

The Murri Trial and the Italy of 1905, Jefferson Parish Library lecture by local author and historian Christina Vella, East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie; 7 p.m. Free.

May 24-28

New Orleans Annual Wine and Food Experience, seminars, tours and food and wine tastings at locations around the city. Full program listed at www.nowfe.com.

May 24

Westbank Desk and Derrick Club general membership meeting, Westbank Holiday Inn, 100 Westbank Expressway, Gretna; social hour at 5:30, dinner at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in joining the club can contact Angie Duplessis at 656-3221.

May 25

Dr. Ivor van Heerden book signing and lecture for his new book, "The Storm: What Went Wrong and Why During Hurricane Katrina," Nunemaker Auditorium in Monroe Hall, Loyola University New Orleans, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; presented by Loyola University and the Garden District Bookshop.

Searching for Business Capital, discussion of new international banking laws. Location TBA, 2 p.m. Call Joseph Hunter for reservations, 455-6166.

May 27

Casino Night in Black and White, Northshore Harbor Center gala, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell; 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live music, casino games, complimentary champagne, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction. Tickets $100 per person. Call (985) 781-3650 for tickets.

May 27-28

Plaquemines Parish Heritage and Seafood Festival, Louisiana's Medal of Honor Park, Barriere Road, Belle Chasse; 10 a.m. to midnight. Live music, local food, crafts and activities, to benefit the Belle Chasse Knights of Columbus Council. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children under 12. Visit www.phsfest.com for more information.

Spring Into Summer Fest, Destrehan Plantation, 13034 River Road, Destrehan; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts and crafts, Cajun and Creole food, children's activities, house tours, free line dance lessons, live music. $5 for adults; admission is free for children ages 5 and under. For information call (985) 764-9315.