For immediate release: October 28, 2005
Contact: Suzanne Parsons Stymiest at 985-898-5243
ST. TAMMANY ARTS
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ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS – October 29, 2005 UPDATE.
TGFY - THANK GOD FOR YOU CONCERT. Tammany Trace Trailhead Caboose, Hwy 59 at Koop Dr., Sat. Oct. 29, 6-9pm. A free community concert sponsored by St. Tammany Parish Government, Tammany Trace Foundation, and the St. Tammany News. Featuring Missy & Ray, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, and the Thunder Creek Band. Bring your chairs, blankets, and dress up for the Halloween costume contest with cash prizes. Call 867-9490.
KATRINA CUP POLO EVENT: BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF. Folsom Equestrian Center, 16191 Hwy 40, Folsom. Sunday, Oct. 30, Noon-5pm. Checks can be made payable to any of the following local causes: American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity-St. Tammany, Northshore Pelican Foundation, Junior League of Greater Covington, or St. Tammany Hospital Foundation. $40/advance, $50/at gate. Call 626-9684.
ST. TAMMANY PARISH PARENTING CENTER MONSTER MASH. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. Sat. Oct. 29, 10am-4pm. Fun activities for all ages, music by Live Bait, The Blue Meanies, MT Noggin, and a host of musicians, bands and performances. Call 898-4435.
MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD DO THE BOO. 675 Lafitte St. Monday, Oct. 31, 6-8:30pm. The Mandeville Trailhead, Mandeville Police Department and Old Mandeville Business Association present Four Unplugged, hayrides, dunking booth and more fun for the little trick-or-treaters. Free. Call 624-3147.
CITY OF SLIDELL BAYOU JAM CONCERT SERIES. Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell. Sunday, Oct. 30, 5 - 7pm. Halloween family fun with a performance by Vince Vance & the Valiants. Bring your chairs and blankets. Ice chests and picnics welcome. Come in costume for extra fun. Free. Call 646-4381.
SKYFIRE THEATRE PRESENTS GREATER TUNA. Fridays & Saturdays, thru 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.
COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Side lawn, Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St. Sat. Oct. 29, rain or shine, 9am-1pm. Cooking demo by Market Staff, and Nick Usner, music by Reed Alleman & Friends beginning at 9:30am. Call 892-1873.
MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD COMMUNITY MARKET. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St. Sat. Oct. 29, 9am-1pm. Community market featuring everything hand made or home grown. Call 624-3147.
CITY OF COVINGTON HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY. Friday, Oct. 28, 6:30 - 9:30pm. Columbia Street, in downtown Covington will come alive with music, great food, and classic cars. Halloween festivities, haunted house, and more. Call 892-1873.
AND NEXT WEEK…
BRING IT ON HOME CONCERT. Bogue Falaya Park, Covington. Sat., Nov.5, 1- 6pm. A concert to rebuild our musical community featuring performances by Leah Chase, George French, Phillip Manuel, The Storyville Stompers, Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders and other musical guests. Cost: $20/advance, $30/at gate. Call 892-1873.
SKYFIRE THEATRE PRESENTS THE BIBLE, THE COMPLETE WORD OF GOD (ABRIDGED). 332 N. New Hampshire Street, Covington. Thursdays and Fridays November 3 – 25, 8pm. Affectionate, irreverent roller coaster ride from fig leaves to final judgment. Slick, fast, very funny show performed by The Reduced Shakespeare Company. Tickets/$20. Reservations - 985-875-7577 or www.skyfire.tv
SKYFIRE THEATRE PRESENTS THE QUEEN OF BINGO. 332 N. New Hampshire Street, Covington. Saturdays, November 5 - 26, 8pm and Sundays, November 6 – 27, 3pm. Wonderfully wacky Bingo-playing sisters, “Sis” and “Babe”, want to add fun and excitement to their lives. Starring Becky Allen, Sandy Bravender, Jerry Lee Leighton and Doris Methe. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Heartsong Performing Artists Fund, and The Andy Kruzich/HeartSong Animal Welfare Fund of The Greater New Orleans Foundation. Tickets/$25. Reservations - 985-875-7577 or www.skyfire.tv
LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…
Be the first to participate in the North Shore Art Market. Lee Lane, downtown Covington. Saturday, Dec. 4th, 10-4 pm. Accepting entries in the following media: Painting, pottery, glass, photography, jewelry, textiles, mixed media, printmaking, sculpture and furniture. Entry deadline: Nov. 14. Acceptance notification: Nov. 17. Register online at www.northshoreartmarket.com. Call Mo’s Art Supply & Framing at 809-6854.
OPEN HOUSE FOR CREATIVE ARTS AT SKYFIRE THEATRE. 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. Wednesday, November 16, 6-8pm. Skyfire Productions Creative Arts at Skyfire Theatre, or C.A.S.T. will be up and running January 6, 2006. An Open House is being held on to introduce, this comprehensive year-round performance program. Offering acting and/or vocal training for ages 7-18, for the talented young performers who are the stars of tomorrow. A “Munchkin” theatre class will be offered ages 4-7. The program director is Rita Stockstill, who will also instruct along with Jennifer H. Patterson and Shawn Patterson.
The acting program presents all aspects of theatrics, including character development, vocal projection, stage presence, technical elements, improvisation and stage movement. The musical theatre class integrates score and text interpretation with enhancement of vocal skills and choreography.
To register, contact the theatre at 985-875-7577, or visit the website at www.skyfire.tv.
Auditions are October 29, 5-8pm, & Oct. 30, 5-7pm. The theatre is located at The performances
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