For immediate release: November 18, 2005
Contact: Suzanne Parsons Stymiest at 985-898-5243

 

ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS – November 18-24, 2005 UPDATE.

 LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN MARITIME MUSEUM:  WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL.  133 Mabel Dr., Madisonville.  November 19 & 20. Children's activities, the Quick N Dirty Boat Building Contest, Marine lectures, artists, antiques, music and great Louisiana Food. 10am-7pm.  Tickets sold at any Hancock Bank.  Adults $8, seniors $5, children under 12 are free. Call: 845-9200 or visit www.lpbmaritimemuseum.org

THIRD SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES:  LUCIANA SOARES, CLASSICAL PIANIST. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington.  Sunday, November 20 at 5pm. All concerts in the Third Sunday Series are free, open to the public, and followed by a reception where the audience can meet the performers. Call 892-3177.

 MAYOR PRESENTS FREE “THANK YOU” CONCERT IN HERITAGE PARK BY WITNESS. Slidell.  Sunday, November 20 from 4pm-6pm. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy an afternoon in the park, compliments of Mayor Ben and Susie Morris. On site refreshments will be available for a nominal charge.  Ice chests and picnics are also welcome.  Call: 646-4375 or visit www.slidell.la.us

 SKYFIRE THEATRE PRESENTS “THE BIBLE, THE COMPLETE WORD OF GOD (ABRIDGED)”.  332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. Thursdays and Fridays, through November 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: 875-7577 or visit  www.skyfire.tv

 ABITA SPRINGS OPRY.   Abita Springs Town Hall.  22161 Level St. Abita Springs.   Saturday, November 19.  Louisiana roots music performed in an acoustic setting. Reserved seats/$10, Gen. admission/$7. Call: 892-2342 or visit www.abitaopry.com

 SKYFIRE THEATRE PRESENTS “THE QUEEN OF BINGO”.  332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington.  Saturdays at 8pm.  & Sundays at 3pm. Through November 27. 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.  Tickets/$25.  Reservations – 875-7577 or visit www.skyfire.tv

 SLIDELL ART LEAGUE ART SHOW:  CHRISTMAS IN THE DEPOT.  1827 Front St.  Upstairs in the Slidell Train Depot.  Artwork for display and for sale. Hours: Friday- 10am-2pm, Saturday-9am-3pm, Sunday-Noon-5pm. Call: 847-9458.

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. 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".  Through November 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

 CITY OF MANDEVILLE:  ARTIST OF THE MONTH.   Mandeville City Hall, 3101 E. Causeway Approach. Artist of the month is former City Councilman, Frank Shows. A collection of landscapes are on display during through November. Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-4:30pm. Call: 626-3144.   

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.

 TOWN OF ABITA SPRINGS - 3RD SATURDAY MARKET.  Field across from Town Hall, 22161 Level St. Abita Springs, Saturday, November 19.  9am-2pm.  Arts, crafts, and homemade items for sale.   Call: 893-1142 or visit www.townofabitasprings.com

 COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Side lawn, Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St. Sat. Nov. 19, rain or shine, 9am-1pm. Cooking demo by Chef Marvin Tweedy of Etoile Restaurant,  music by The Potluck Cajun Country Band beginning at 9:30am. Call 892-1873.

 LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…

 SLIDELL ART LEAGUE ART SHOW:  CHRISTMAS IN THE DEPOT.  Continues to take in art through December 15.  Bring your pieces up any weekend.  Call: 847-9458.

 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 is sold "Buyer's Choice". Call 892-2624.

 CLASSES & TRAINING…

 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.

 SLIDELL ART LEAGUE:  OPEN GALLERY WORKSHOPS.  Every Saturday. A great way to learn a new medium, and meet your fellow artists. Workshops are open to the general public. A $10 donation to help defray expenses is requested, but not required. Call: 847-9458. 

 

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