For Immediate Release: Friday, October 21, 2005
Contact: Suzanne Parsons Stymiest, 898-5243.

ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
WEEKEND ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS – October 21, 2005.

Skyfire Theatre presents Greater Tuna. Fridays & Saturdays, through Oct. 29, at 8pm. 332 N. New Hampshire Street, Covington. Admission: Pay what you will. Proceeds to benefit Northshore Pelican Foundation, a 501(c) 3 tax-deductible corporation established to help St. Tammany citizens recover from the devastation of Katrina. This ever-popular show was created more than 20 years ago as a satirical sketch of small town life. Call 875-7577 or visit www.skyfire.tv.

St. Tammany Parish Library presents Lineages.  Genealogy series, 3 week how to sessions conducted by library staff & professional genealogist. Begins Wed., Oct. 19, 6:30pm. Presented at various branch locations. Call 893-6270 ext 107.

St. Tammany Parish Library presents Tween Mystery Night. Friday, October 21 at 7:00pm at the Mandeville Branch. Ages 8-11 and their grownups. Participants find clues to solve the mystery of “Who’s a Fraidy Kat?”  Space is limited, please register. Call 626-4293 ext 106.

Sunset at the Landing Concert Series. Columbia Street Landing, Downtown Covington. Friday, Oct. 21, 6-8pm. The 2005 Sunset at the Landing Concert Series (3rd Friday of the month) concludes on with a special performance by Cedric Watson and Friends. Picnic style seating. Free. Call 892-1811.

Jazz'n the Vines Concert Series. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy 1082, Bush. Saturday, Oct. 22, 6-9pm. Outdoor concerts featuring Don Vappie & local musicians playing Jazz, rhythm & blues and more. Picnic style seating. Refreshments available. Admission: $8.50. Call 892-9742. http://www.pontchartrainvineyards.com

Abita Opry. 22161 Level Street, Abita Springs Town Hall. Saturday, Oct. 22, doors open 5:45pm, show 7-9pm. Louisiana roots music performed in an acoustic setting featuring the house band, the Abita Strings. Refreshments available. Tickets/$10 (reserved seating), (general admission) $7 adults, $5 srs 65+, under 12 free. Call 892-0711. http://www.abitaopry.com.

Covington Farmers Market. Side lawn of Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia Street. Saturday, October 22, rain or shine, from 9am - 1pm. A special market celebrating the music and cuisine of Southwest Louisiana. Cooking demonstration by the Columbia Street Tap Room and a performance by Cedric Watson and Friends, playing traditional Creole music from Lafayette, beginning at 9:30am. Call 892-1873.

Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum unveils the 2005 Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival Poster. 133 Mabel Drive, Madisonville. October 22, 6-8pm. Featured Boat: The Tortuga. Call: 845-9200.

St. Tammany Parish Library presents “Astonishing Afternoons at the Library”, a literature-based program incorporating storytelling, interesting and fun factual information, and a literature-themed craft. There is no registration required. Free. Call 893-6280.

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