For immediate release: November 10, 2005
Contact: Suzanne Parsons Stymiest at 985-898-5243

ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS – November 10-17, 2005 UPDATE.
 

COVINGTON THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL.  Outdoors, N. Columbia St., Downtown Covington.   November 12 & 13, 10am-5pm.  Free juried art festival with 150 artists from over 21 states.  Arts Alive Stage!, Children's Performing Stage & Hands on Activities, Main Stage performances.  Free Admission.  Call 871-4141.  www.threeriversartfestival.com

FT. ISABEL GALLERY “ALL SMALL GROUP SHOW”.  502 N. Columbia St.,  Covington. November 12. 10am-5pm.  The show will feature small paintings 8" x 8" and under.  Member artists showing are:  Beryl Carbon, Delaina Leblanc, Carol Hallock, Suzanne King, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Martin Needom, Ginger Pine, Johnny Stout, Lynda Thurlow.  Call 892-1841.                                                                                   

ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION:  CRAZY EIGHTS ALL MINIATURES/ALL MEMBERS  EXHIBIT AND SALE.  320 N. Columbia St., Covington. November 12 – December 17, 2005.  Hours:  10am-4pm weekdays, 10am-2pm Saturdays.  Will be open from 10am-5pm during Three Rivers Art Festival.  Call 892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org 

ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY:  CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK:  "You Can't Judge a Book by the Movie".  November 14 – 18.  Various branch locations.  Series of programs for children ages 5 and up.  Participants will enjoy an hour of fun with great stories and learn about books available at the library that have been made into movies.  Special attention will be given to the classic book by C.S. Lewis, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.  Contact your branch library for times and dates.  Free Admission.  Call 893-6280 or visit www.sttammany.lib.la.us

ROUX TO DO: THE ART OF COOKING IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. Junior League of Covington is celebrating its 2nd birthday with the official Roux To Do Day. Junior League members will be at the Three Rivers Art Festival in Covington November 12-13th, or visit www.jlgc.net. Proceeds from Roux To Do benefit the League's many community projects including: The American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, New Heights Therapy Center, PRIDE, Hope House, Southeast Hospital, YMCA, Career Closet and Art Carts. Call 1-877-898-3989.
 

COMMUNITY MARKETS…

MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD COMMUNITY MARKET. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St. Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Community market featuring everything hand made or home grown. Call 624-3147.

COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Side lawn, Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St. Sat. Nov. 12, rain or shine, 9am-1pm. Cooking demo by Acme Oyster House, music by the Porch Rockers beginning at 9:30am. Call 892-1873.

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…

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.

SKYFIRE THEATRE: AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT.  Auditions for The Best of Shine Holiday Show.  Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire Street, Covington. Monday, Nov. 14, 6pm.  Skyfire Theatre is partnering with Shine Productions to produce a holiday showcase including scenes, skits, and songs.  Dancers, comedians, musicians, and singers are encouraged to audition.  Acts should be no more than 6 minutes in length.  Auditioners should bring sheet music.  An accompanist will be provided.  The Best of Shine Holiday Show performances will be held Dec. 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16, 8 pm and Saturday, Dec. 10, 5pm. To schedule an audition call 504-301-8770 or 504-666-1220. Contact the theatre at 985-875-7577 or www.skyfire.tv 

THE 6TH ANNUAL ECCENTRIC CHRISTMAS WREATH EXHIBIT.  Bring wreaths to the UCM Museum, Abita Springs before Sunday, November 20. Also accepting this year: Eccentric Stump Decorations.  Starting Nov 20, museum visitors can vote for their favorite wreaths for several People's Choice Awards.  Winners will be announced at the party/auction Dec. 20. The wreaths can be viewed with admission to the UCM, 10-5 everyday, except major holidays. Proceeds from each wreath sold will go to a charity or nonprofit organization designated by either the wreath maker or the wreath buyer. Each wreath maker will choose a nonprofit group, or else designate his wreath be sold "Buyer's Choice."  Call (985) 892-2624.

CLASSES & TRAINING…

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. begins January 6, 2006. Open House will be held 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 www.skyfire.tv.

STONE AND PAPER ART CENTER STUDIO CLASSES. 500 Girod St. Mandeville. Classes are currently being offered in Acrylic Painting, Potter’s Wheel, Drawing, and more for teens, children and adults. Call 674-9232 or visit www.stoneandpaper.com.

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