ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS –
February 17-24, 2006 UPDATE.

 

MUSIC & DANCE…

THIRD SUNDAY CONCERTS AT CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH PRESENTS LOYOLA OPERA WORKSHOP. 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington. February 19.  Call 892-3177 or visit www.christchurchcovington.com    

 

VISUAL ARTS…

 FT. ISABEL GALLERY PRESENTS "FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES" BY ARTIST GINGER PINE.  502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Ginger Pine’s paintings of whimsical animals in vivid colors. Call 892-1841.

ARTS & FRAMES GALLERY PRESENTS “DREAMS” BY CHRIS CLARK. 503 N. Columbia Street. 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 exhibits a collection of new work. 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. Runs through March 4. Weekends only. Call 781-6565 for reservations.

 

PARADES…

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

FEBRUARY 18 -                  KREWE OF MONA LISA & MOON PIE, SLIDELL

KREWE OF OLYMPIA, COVINGTON    

FEBRUARY 19 -                  KREWE OF DIONYSUS, SLIDELL                                                                                                             

 

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 Mardi Gras!” will be featured on Friday, February 17 at the Folsom Branch at 4:00 (796-9728).

 

COMMUNITY MARKETS…

TOWN OF ABITA SPRINGS PRESENTS 3RD SATURDAY MARKET. February 18, Field across from Town Hall, 22161 Level St. Call 893-1142 or visit www.townofabitasprings.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. Live music beginning at 9:30 a.m.

 

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…

NORTHSHORE ART MARKET. Lee Lane, Downtown Covington. March 11, 2006.  This “rain date” market is to take the place of the canceled Feb. 11th Art Market. The "rain date" market is open to ALL interested artists.  Registration deadline for this market is Feb 25. If you have already been juried in to the art market, you do not need to resubmit a registration form or images. Simply send in your booth fee by the deadline and you will receive an email with your booth assignment the week before the event. 10am-4pm. Call 809-6854 or visit  www.northshoreartmarket.com.

NOCCA|RIVERFRONT OFFERS AUDITION INFORMATION SESSIONS IN ST.TAMMANY PARISH FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: New Orleans Center for Creative Arts|Riverfront (NOCCA|Riverfront) will conduct audition information sessions for prospective students and their parents on Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. at the Slidell Branch Public Library (555 Robert Road) and 2 p.m. at the Causeway Branch Public Library (3457 Highway 190, Mandeville). The information sessions provide the opportunity for potential students to ask questions about specific discipline audition requirements. Faculty members from the Visual Arts Department will provide examples of work that a successful candidate should have in their portfolio. Students who are interested in attending are asked to RSVP by calling 504.940.2854 or emailing: bhammell@nocca.com. NOCCA|Riverfront offers instruction in dance, instrumental and vocal music, jazz, drama, musical theatre, theatre design, media arts, visual arts and creative writing. Students earn high school credit for NOCCA|Riverfront coursework. Tuition is free and classes are open to all Louisiana students who successfully audition. Interested students should visit www.nocca.com for more information and to download an application for admission.

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 CULTURAL CENTER OFFERING "ART IS LIFE" PINS: For a $10 donation (or more) you can have a Support the Arts collectible pins.  Proceeds are dedicated to restoring and rebuilding the Slidell Cultural Center and the return of art exhibits and cultural events throughout the year. After March 1, the pins can be picked up at the Slidell Art League Gallery, on the second floor of the historic Slidell Train Depot, 1827 Front Street. Call 646-4375 for more information.

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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