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

 

VISUAL ARTS…             

ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS FLAGS & FIBERS. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington.  Exhibit & sale. One more chance to check out this colorful show. On display through March 7^th. Call 892-8650. 

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS CHURCH: MARCH ARTIST OF THE MONTH.  Lacombe. Emile Henriquez. Call 882-7169 for more information.  

CITY OF MANDEVILLE: MARCH ARTIST OF THE MONTH. Mandeville City Hall. 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Darlene A. Moore exhibits acrylic on paper and mixed media collages. 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…

SLIDELL LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS NEIL SIMON'S  "PLAZA SUITE". Opening night is Friday, March 10. The play runs through March 26. Performance dates and times are available online at www.slidell-slt.org. Reservations can be made online or by calling the SLT reservation line at 985-641-0324.

SKYFIRE THEATRE PRESENTS …AND THE BALL AND ALL, BY RICKY GRAHAM. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30pm. March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25, 2006 and Sundays at 3:30pm. March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2006 $25.00 STARRING: Becky Allen, Amanda Hebert, Yvette Hargis, Amanda Zirkenbach, Rebecca Taliancich, Shannon Mathis and Patrick Mendelson. Call 875-7577 or visit www.skyfire.tv

PLAYMAKERS THEATER  PRESENTS "THE FOREIGNER". 19106 Playmakers Road, Covington. Friday, March 10 at 8:00pm. Playmakers opens its 2006 season with this rousing comedy, written by Larry Shue and directed by Kay Files who has assembled an outstanding cast of Playmakers favorites. Performances are on March 11, 17, 18, 24, 25. Matinees Sunday, March 18 and 26. It's great family fun. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students. Call 985-893-1671 or visit http://www.playmakersinc.com/

 

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 ext 112 or visit www.sttammany.lib.la.us/kidsafterschoolprograms.html 

 

COMMUNITY MARKETS & EVENTS…

THE 2006 MYSTIC KREWE OF MARDI PAWS DOG PARADE: SUNDAY, MARCH 5TH

Mandeville Lakefront. This year’s theme: the Chinese Zodiac's "Year of the Dog"! Don't miss this walking parade featuring hundreds of canines and their owners in costume, great throws, and plenty of activities at parade's end for kids! The parade rolls at 2:00pm from the Mandeville Harbor west toward the Gazebo at Lafitte Street. Visit www.MardiPaws.com  or call 985-892-0060. Want to participate? Show up at the Harbor (Jackson Ave.) between 12:30pm and 2:00pm. There will be plenty of throws and costumes available for sale. Registration is $15.

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.

 

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…

 SLIDELL LITTLE THEATRE HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR "CAMELOT". Will be held at 2:00 pm on March 4, and 3:00 pm on March 5. Auditions will be held at 2024 Nellie Dr., Slidell.

4TH ANNUAL OZONE FILM FESTIVAL. LOUISIANA SUBMISSION ENTRY DEADLINE, MARCH 10. The 4th annual Ozone Film Festival, dedicated to promoting independent film, highlighting local, regional and national films by both amateur and professional filmmakers, with an emphasis on Louisiana content, will take place April 21-23 in Covington, Louisiana.  This year's theme is "Renew * Restore * Revive". Submission forms for shorts, documentaries and features can be downloaded at www.ozonefilmfest.org. Running time for shorts are 20 minutes or less; documentaries up to 90 minutes; features must be at least 80 minutes. Submissions are accepted on DVD and video format. All genres will be considered. Submission deadline is March 10. Previous festival highlights include the world premiere of Steven Shainberg’s SECRETARY, A LOVE SONG FOR BOBBY LONG, starring John Travolta and Scarlett Johansson and last years’ winners being represented at the Cannes Film Festival. OFF will present short films under the stars at Haik Park (an outdoor venue), features at Covington Hall and documentaries shown continuously at The Green Room. Workshops with film professionals will be held daily and music concerts will close each day of the festival. The Ozone Film Festival Office is located at 320 N. Columbia St.,  Covington. Contact 504-782-2527 or email info@ozonefilmfest.org 

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…

THE LOUISIANA DIVISION OF THE ARTS ANNUAL ARTS FUNDING “How to Navigate the Application Roadmap” WORKSHOPS: St. Tammany Parish, March 9, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. St. Tammany Parish Council Chambers, 21490 Koop Drive, Mandeville. Workshops and grant applications are open to visual artists, craftsmen, musicians, creative writers, designers, theater and dance professionals in addition to nonprofit/governmental entities whose mission is to provide arts programming to the public. Grants are also available for the development of arts education programs in schools. All workshops and sessions are free. Guidelines and application forms are available on the Division of the Arts website at www.crt.state.la.us/arts .  For more information, contact the Louisiana Division of the Arts (225) 342-8180. 

SLIDELL CULTURAL CENTER OFFERING "ART IS LIFE" PINS: For a $10 donation (or more) you can have a Support the Arts collectible pin.  Proceeds are dedicated to restoring and rebuilding the Slidell Cultural Center and the return of art exhibits and cultural events throughout the year. 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