Calendar Of Events

Jan. 3; 73rd Allstate Sugar Bowl Classic (New Orleans) 7 p.m., at the Louisiana Superdome. The Louisiana State University Tigers take on the Fighting Irish of the University of Notre Dame. Tickets sold through Ticketmaster.

Jan. 3; Cirque Dream Jungle Fantasy (Houma) 7:30 p.m., at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. The Broadway Series setting features wildly unpredictable designs and special effects. Inventive choreography, puppeterring and dazzling costumes provide an experience the entire family will enjoy. Tickets are $35.26-$46.11. For more info: (985) 850-4657.

Jan. 6; Thibodaux Farmer’s Market (Thibodaux) 7-11 a.m. every Saturday, at 2nd and Maronge streets. Features fresh-grown fruits and vegetables and more. For more info: (985) 448-1474.

Jan. 6; 12th Night Rendezvous (Houma) 6 p.m.-until, at the Terrebonne Room at Plantation Inn, 1381 W. Tunnel Blvd. Complimentary food and a cash bar. For more info: (985) 868-0500.

Jan. 9; Movies and Popcorn @ Your Library: “A Streetcar Named Desire” (Thibodaux) 1 p.m., at the Thibodaux Branch of the Lafourche Parish Public Library, 314 St. Mary St., in the Jean Lafitte Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center. Based on Tennessee Wiliams’ award-winning play, the film features Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh. For more info: (985) 447-4119.

Jan. 13; Worldwide Spirit Association’s Cresent City Cup (Westwego) at the John A. Alario Sr. Event Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd. Squads from Louisiana, Mississippi and the surrounding states will vie for titles in the WSA’s Regional Competition. For more info: (504) 349-5525 or www.wsacheer.com.

Jan. 13; St. Martin & Williams present the Coors/Coors Light Fear No Evil Bullriding Challenge (Houma) 7:30 p.m., at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. Forty bullriders from across the state and the nation will compete for an eight second ride on some of the baddest buckin’ bulls. The event also includes pageantry, comedy, music, kids’ calf scramble and entertainment for all ages. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster, at (504) 522-5555. For more info: (985) 850-4657.

Jan. 13; 4-H Junior Livestock Show & Sale (Houma) 8 a.m., at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 246 Civic Center Blvd. Refreshments and buyers’ lunch will be served at noon, with sales starting at 1 p.m. This event is held in conjunction with the 2007 seventh annual Fear No Evil Bullriding Challenge. For more info: (985) 873-6495.

Jan. 18; Soup for the Soul (Thibodaux) 2 p.m., at the South Lafourche Parish Public Library. In celebration of National Soup Month, the South Lafourche Branch (16241 East Main St.) invites everyone to bring their favorite homemade Soup for the Soul along with the recipe. The library will supply bowls and spoons for everyone to sample. For more info: (985) 632-7140.

Jan. 18; A Men’s Gathering (Houma) 6:30-8:30 p.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 409 Funderburk Ave. Father P.J. Moore will serve as the guest speaker. For more info: (985) 872-1810 or visit www.htconferences.org.

Jan. 19; Barbie @ Your Library (Bayou Blue) 4 p.m., at the Bayou Blue Branch of the Lafourche Parish Public Library. Workshop participants will learn more about the iconic Barbie Doll, which was first introduced by Mattel in 1959. More than 351,000 dolls were sold that year. For more info: (985) 580-0634.

Jan. 19-20; Louisiana Reptile & Exotic Animal Expo (Westwego) at the John A. Alario Sr. Event Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd. Features a variety of lizards, snakes and other reptiles. For more info: (504) 349-5525 or www.gilaproductions.com.

Jan. 19-21; Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport & RV Show (Houma) Friday from 3-9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. Admission at the door. The consumer show will feature exhibits on boats, RVs, travel, hunting and outdoor recreation. There will also be a Rainbow Trout pond for children and live demonstrations on how to cast, working retrievers and more. For more info: 9985) 850-4657.

Jan. 20-21; Great Southern Gun & Knife Show (Kenner) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, at the Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd. Tickets are $8 for adults; $2 for children; and free for children under age 5. For more info: (504) 465-9985.

Jan. 23; Southern Regional Collegiate Championship (Westwego) at the John A. Alario Sr. Event Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd. This competition is open to any college dance team. For more info: (504) 349-5525 or www.americanallstar.com.

Jan. 25; African American Book Club (Thibodaux) 1 p.m., at the Thibodaux Branch of the Lafourche Parish Public Library. The reading group will exchange ideas and opinions and learn about African American literature. Refreshments will be served. For more info: (985) 447-4119.

Jan. 18; Meet the Author (Baldwin) 5:30 p.m., at the West End Branch Library. Roger Stouff, a journalist for the Banner-Tribune newspaper and a local author, will autograph copies of his book, “Native Waters: A Few Moments in a Small Wooden Boat.” For more info: (337) 923-6205.

Jan. 27; Winter Rodeo Series (Houma) 7 p.m., at the Houma Airbase Arena, 221 Moffet Rd. The first in a series, the event is sponsored by the Terrebonne Livestock Association. It features many events from bull riding to breakaway roping. Additional rodeos will be held on Feb. 28 and March 24. For more info: (985) 804-7602 or visit www.terrebonne-livestock.org.

Jan. 27; Krewe of Ambrosia Tableau & Ball (Thibodaux) 7 p.m.-1 a.m., at the Nicholls State University Ballroom. For more info: (504) 447-5911.

Jan. 30; Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet (Houma) 6 p.m., at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Dr. The annual awards banquet recognizes top business leaders. The installation of 2007 officers will also be held. Tickets are $60. For more info: (985) 876-5600.

Jan. 30; Film Maker Leads Discussion (Franklin) 5:30 p.m., at the Alex P. Allain Memorial Branch Library. Glen Pitre, a film maker of such titles as “The Scoundrel’s Wife” and “Belizaire the Cajun” will discuss his film, “Good For What Ails You: Healing Secrets of the Cajuns, Creoles and Bayou Indians.” For more info: (337) 828-1624.

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