ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS –
February 3-10, 2006 UPDATE.

 

VISUAL ARTS… 

ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS 2006 GEAUX ARTS BALL. 320 N. Columbia St. , Covington. Feb 10, 2006, 7-11pm. Bring your friends to enjoy actors "Bringing Art to Life" by portraying characters in famous paintings. Enjoy an h'ors d'oeuvres buffet and dance the night away.  Enter the raffle to win an all inclusive weekend in the French Quarter. Call 892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org.                                               

CITY OF MANDEVILLE: FEBRUARY ARTIST OF THE MONTH. Mandeville City Hall. 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Janet Jordan, comfortable with pastels, oils and pencil, will be exhibiting all three in a collection of new work. This exhibit is free and open to the public from 9:00 to 4:30 in the Lobby of City Hall, 3101 East Causeway Approach. For more information contact Nancy Clark 626-3144.

 

THEATRE…

SKYFIRE THEATRE PRESENTS I WANNA GO HOME. Skyfire Theatre 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, February 8 & 9, 2006, 8pm. An original script written by Mandeville High School's Talented Theatre III class. The play gives insight into the heart-wrenching emotions of today's youth and how they dealt with Katrina and the aftermath. It is mostly comprised of comic anecdotes to which the audience can relate, and satirizes experiences which have become all too familiar; dealing with FEMA, living in a trailer, and eating those "tasty" MRE's. $10/adults, $8/children. Call 504-251-3896 for more information.                                                                     

SLIDELL LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell. (Show run in August was interrupted by Katrina). Join them as they come together again with this tale as old as time. February 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12. Curtain for Thursday performances is 7pm, Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sundays 2pm. Call 641-0324 or visit www.slidell-slt.org.     

SKYFIRE THEATRE PRESENTS “NATIVE TONGUES”. 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. These writers' and the characters they've created serve to remind local audiences again of the uniqueness that is distinctly New Orleans. Starring a cast of New Orleans area actors: John “Spud” McConnell, Maureen Brennan, M. I. Scoggin, Carol Sutton, Suzanne Stouse, Danny Bowen, Gavin Mahlie. Come celebrate the uniqueness at Skyfire Theatre.  Shows are only on Friday nights at 8:30.  Tickets are $20.00.  Reservations can be made by contacting the theatre at 985-875-7577 or www.skyfire.tv. 

SKYFIRE THEATRE PRESENTS LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS. 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. Friday & Saturday nights at 8:30pm and Sunday afternoons at 3:30pm. Neil Simon play directed by and starring Jerry Lee Leighton, also starring Lara Grice. Funny and charming, witty and filled with wisdom about human nature. Admission $25. Call 875-7577 or visit www.skyfire.tv.          

SKYFIRE THEATRE PRESENTS SEA MARKS. 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. Saturday, February 4, 8pm. Sunday, February 5 at 3pm. Gardner Mckay’s bittersweet tale of love between an Irish fisherman and the English woman he falls for after seeing only once.  Admission $25. Call 875-7577 or visit www.skyfire.tv .  

MINACAPELLI’S DINNER THEATRE. 1540 Lindberg Drive in Slidell is presenting the musical comedy “What about Luv?” Extended run through February 4. Call 781-6565 for reservations.

 

LIBRARY PROJECTS & EVENTS…

STORYTIME SCHEDULE AT THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY.
Storytime at the St. Tammany Parish Libraries introduces the child to the best in children's literature. Storytimes include nursery rhymes, poetry, fingerplays and songs. For more information, contact your branch library or the Children's Services office at 893-6280 ext. 112. 

ASTONISHING AFTERNOONS AT THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY.
A series of literature-based programs incorporating storytelling, interesting and fun factual information, and a literature-themed craft. There is no registration required. Free admission. Call 893-6280 est 112 or visit www.sttammnay.lib.la.us/kidsafterschoolprograms.html 
 
“Happy Valentines Day” will be featured on
Wed., Feb. 8, 4:30pm at the Lacombe Branch 882-7858.
Thurs., Feb 9, 4:30pm at the Slidell Branch 646-6470.
Tues., Feb 14, 4:30pm at the Abita Springs Branch 893-6285.

BOOK CLUBS FOR KIDS AT THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY.

Readers ages 10-11 are invited to “Breakfast Book Club”. They will meet Saturday, Feb 11, 10am at the Mandeville Branch.  Book is The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis. Readers ages 7-9 are invited to their own book club, “Tales and Treats”. They will meet Saturday, Feb 11, 2pm at the Mandeville Branch. Book is Up the Learning Tree by Marcia K. Vaughan. Participants are encouraged to read the book as a family and join us for some yummy food and book discussion. Call 626-4293 ext 106 for more information.

 

 

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. Rain or shine. Saturday, 9am-1pm. Call 892-1873. Farmers’ market staff will prepare fried seafood, beginning at 10am. Music by Bobby Belloni and Friends Campfire Jam, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

 

 

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…

NORTH SHORE ART MARKET: Artists interested in submitting work for consideration for the North Shore Art Market please visit the website at www.northshoreartmarket.com.  Registration forms and information are on the website including maps, parking information, a list of participating artists and sponsorship opportunities. Contact Mo’s Art Supply at (985) 809-6854 or mosartsupply@bellsouth.net for additional information. The next market will be held on February 11th on Lee Lane in downtown Covington.

ARTS EVENING 2006: The City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs is now accepting applications for fine artists who wish to participate in Arts Evening 2006. Application forms may be found in the PR and Media section on the Arts Evening website at www.slidell.la.us/artsevening.  Artists who previously registered for Arts Evening 2005 must re-register for this event. Please see complete details on the registration form. Call 646-4375 for more information.

 

 

LOUISIANA PERCENT FOR ART PROGRAM
CALL FOR ARTISTS…

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks an artist or artist team to create a site-specific “Gateway Sculpture” for the downtown Baton Rouge Market Square located at the Galvez Parking Garage. Commission budget: $108, 500.  This Call is not limited to Louisiana artists, but preference will be given to Louisiana artists.  Details and photos at http://www.crt.state.la.us/arts/percentforart.htm.  Application deadline: March 3, 2006. Direct all questions to: Kitty Pheney, Percent for Art Program Director, (225) 342-8180, kpheney@crt.state.la.us                   

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program seeks an artist or artist team to create a sculptural work that aesthetically unifies three individual sites on the grounds of the Livingston Building in the Capitol Park area of downtown Baton Rouge.  The Commission budget: $153,160.  This Call is not limited to Louisiana artists, but preference will be given to Louisiana artists.  Details and photos at our web page http://www.crt.state.la.us/arts  at the percent for art link. Application Deadline: March 17, 2006. Direct all questions to: Kitty Pheney, Percent for Art Program Director, (225) 342-8180, kpheney@crt.state.la.us

 

 

CLASSES & TRAINING…

SLIDELL ART LEAGUE PASTEL WORKSHOP. 1827 Front St. (Upstairs in the Slidell Train Depot). Saturday, February 11, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Free for members and $10.00 for participants - no reservations are necessary. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome. Supply list is one sheet of any type of pastel paper, a starter set of "soft" pastels, a kneaded eraser and any picture you would like to paint except a portrait. Call: (985) 847-9458.

STONE AND PAPER ART CENTER STUDIO CLASSES. 500 Girod St. Mandeville. Classes are currently being offered in acrylic and oil painting, potter’s wheel, drawing, papermaking and more for teens, children and adults. Sessions: Feb. 13 - April 1, and April 3 – May 20. Catalog available. Call 674-9232 or visit www.stoneandpaper.com.

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