ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS –
February 10-17, 2006 UPDATE.

 

MUSIC & DANCE…

NORTHSHORE CAJUN DANCERS PRESENT CAJUN DANCE. Abita Springs Town Hall. February 11. Dances are 8pm-11pm with free dance lessons from 7pm-7:30pm.  Band begins playing at 8pm. Music by Cantee Cajun Band. Members/$6, Non-members/$8, Membership $10 per year. Call 882-3848 or (504)887-1485. 

SMOOTH JAZZ ON THE NORTH SHORE. Holiday Inn and Suites, Pontchartrain Ballroom, 501 N. Hwy 190, Covington. February 11. 9pm-12am. Pre-Valentines Day live Jazz Concert, featuring Louisiana natives, Stanley Perkins and Dave Badie.  Admission $20, $35/couple. Call 504-289-0654.           

 

VISUAL ARTS…

DOWNTOWN COVINGTON MONTHLY COORDINATED GALLERY OPENINGS. February 11.  

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.                                           

FT. ISABEL GALLERY PRESENTS "FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES" BY ARTIST GINGER PINE.  502 N. Columbia St., Covington. February 11, 6-9pm.  Ginger Pine’s paintings of whimsical animals in vivid colors. See her work and meet the artist at the exhibit's opening reception. Call 892-1841.

ARTS & FRAMES GALLERY PRESENTS “DREAMS” BY CHRIS CLARK. 503 N. Columbia Street. Opening reception Saturday, February 11, 6-9pm. The gallery will feature new monoprints By Chris Clark, work by gallery artists Peggy Bergeron, Mary Monk, Lori Seals, Dana La Fonta, pottery by Denise Austin, and metal sculpture by Jere Randall Slocum. Show through March 9th. Tues – Sat 10-4pm. Call 867-9080.                                                   

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…

MINACAPELLI'S DINNER PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS FUNNY VALENTINES. 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell. February 14-March 4. Runs weekends only. Call 781-6565 for reservations.

SLIDELL LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – FINAL WEEK! 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 10, 11, 12. Curtain for Friday & Saturday performances, 8pm, Sunday 2pm. Call 641-0324 or visit www.slidell-slt.org.     

PARADES…

February 12 - 1pm. KREWE OF PERSEUS, SLIDELL. Begins at Mid Town Square Shopping Center.

February 17 - 7pm. KREWE OF EVE, MANDEVILLE.

 

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.sttammany.lib.la.us/kidsafterschoolprograms.html 

“Happy Valentines Day” will be featured on 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…

NORTHSHORE ART MARKET: Lee Lane, Downtown Covington. February 11. 10am-4pm. Artists working in a wide array of media including painting, photography, glass jewelry, and sculpture will be in attendance offering beautiful one of a kind original artworks ranging from $25-$2500 so there is sure to be something for everyone and their sweethearts.  This Valentine's Day spread the love with a gift of ART!  Free. Call 809-6854 or visit    www.northshoreartmarket.com

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. The Junior League of Greater Covington will prepare Muffaletta Pasta from their cookbook Roux To Do, beginning at 10 a.m. Music to be announced, 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.

CALL TO ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE TO DESIGN BLUE TARP MARDI GRAS COSTUMES: Blue tarp costume auction/contest to benefit local artists and the wetlands offers $250 stipends for selected designers. DEADLINE:  February 10th, 5:00pm. America’s WETLAND, Women of the Storm, and the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are hosting a blue tarp Mardi Gras costume auction and contest. For questions and to apply, please send an email to mollyreid@gmail.com  including your name, creative discipline and a brief description of your costume design. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance within 48 hours of submission and will have until February 15th to complete their pieces.

 

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.

GRANT WRITING USA WORKSHOP HOSTED BY SAINT JOSEPH ABBEY & SEMINARY COLLEGE: 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, LA 70457. Learn how to write and find grants. Enrollment is open to all government and nonprofit professionals. This workshop is February 16-17, 2006, 9-4 both days. Tuition includes all necessary materials: workbook, resource CD, two days of instruction and lifetime, free access to exclusive Alumni Support Forums. Call Cathy Rittenhouse, Grant Writing USA Registrar, at 800.814.8191 or 217.935.5886. Visit http://grantwritingusa.com/events/sbla0206.html for more information.

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