Oct. 29 - Nov. 4

New Orleans CityBusiness, Oct 29, 2007

Oct. 29

Swarm the Square, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Lafayette Square, 301 S. Maestri Place. The event is to mark the start of the New Orleans Hornets season Oct. 31. The players, coaching staff, mascot Hugo and the Honeybees dancers will be on hand to sign autographs and pose for pictures. There will be free food and drinks and music by the Rebirth Brass Band. For more information, visit www.hornets.com.

Nov. 1

Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Masquerade at Harrah's New Orleans, 4 Canal St. Guests are encouraged to request songs. There is no cover charge to attend. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. For more information, visit www.harrahsneworleans.com or call 52-0787.

Nov. 1-3

Hip Hop for Hope,

Nov. 1

Homegrown Hip Hop Benefit, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Tipitina's Uptown, 501 Napoleon Ave. Admission is $10. The age requirement is 18. Proceeds from the concert will go to a Tulane University's Student Association for a Fair and Equitable Recovery.

Nov. 2

Hip Hop Forum, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. The forum is a discussion about the positive influence and use of Hip Hop in the community. The event is free and open to the public.

Nov. 3

Benefit for Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Tipitina's Uptown, 501 Napoleon Ave. Admission is $15. The age requirement is 18. For more information, visit www.hiphopforhope.org.

Nov. 2

Education Leaders Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Milling Benson Woodward in the First Bank and Trust Building, 909 Poydras St., Suite 2300. Attendees are invited to network with educators and hear how the Junior League of New Orleans is working to benefit education. Reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, call 569- 7419.

Jupiter String Ensemble performance, 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall at Xavier University Louisiana, 1 Drexel Drive.

Nov. 2-4

"The Laramie Project,", 8 p.m., Nov. 2 and 3, and 2 p.m., Nov. 4 in the Marquette Theatre at Loyola University New Orleans, 6363 St. Charles Ave. The theater presentation features Moises Kaufman and members of the Tecnic Theatre Project. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $8 for students, children and senior citizens. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 865-3824.

Nov. 3

"A Christmas Carol -- The Whole Story" auditions, 1-3 p.m. at the Actor's Theatre of New Orleans, in Metairie. The director is looking for men and women of all ages who are adept to comedy. Auditions are by appointment only. The play will run Dec. 6-22. To book an appointment, e-mail info@actorstheatreofneworleans.com or call 456- 4111. For more information, visit www.actorstheatreofneworleans.com.

Labor and Birth, 1:30 p.m. in the first floor classroom of West Jefferson Medical Center, 1101 Medical Center Blvd. in Marrero. The discussion is about the birth process and what to expect during labor and birth. There will also be a tour of the hospital's birth facilities. For more information, call 349-6200.

Nov. 4

University Performance Series Loyola University Choirs, 3 p.m. in the Loyola Roussell Performance Hall at Loyola University New Orleans, 6363 St. Charles Ave.

Xavier Concert Choir, 5 p.m. at Trinity Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Xavier University Louisiana Music Department at 520-7597.