ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS –
March 31 – April 6, 2006, UPDATE.

 

VISUAL ARTS…          

KATHARSIS: ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS BY ST. TAMMANY RESIDENT ARTISTS IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE KATRINA. Slidell Art League Gallery, 1827 Front St. (Train Depot Building), in Slidell, LA.  Exhibit through April 18. The exhibit is free, and the public is encouraged to attend. The artwork is sponsored by the St. Tammany Arts Commission. Special thanks to the Slidell Art League, and the City of Slidell Department of Cultural and Public Affairs for their assistance with this exhibit. If you have any questions, contact the St. Tammany Arts Commission, 985-898-3011 or visit www.stpgov.org/arts

OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM AT FAIRVIEW-RIVERSIDE STATE PARK PRESENTS FOLK CRAFTS FESTIVAL. 119 Fairview Dr. at Hwy. 22, Madisonville. Saturday, April 1, 10am-4pm. Artists demonstrate techniques used to create their craft.  Music, food and activities for children. Free. Call 792-4652 or visit www.lastateparks.com   

SLIDELL ART LEAGUE PRESENTS "REFLECTIONS OF…" Slidell Art League, 1827 Front St., Slidell. Exhibit runs through April 7. Call 985-847-9458.             

Slidell Art League presents MD Imaging will host a show for SAL at the MD Imaging Facility. 1495 Gause Blvd., Slidell. The opening reception, open to the public, will be held Friday, April 7, from 6-9pm.     The public is welcome to view the show during work hours; weekdays from 8:30am to 5pm, Call 985-641-0961.                 

THE ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION WELCOMES ALEXANDER STOLIN. Once Upon a Time in Ukraine, Once Upon a Time in America. Stolin’s paintings, in oil, wax and found materials, feature images from around the Madisonville, Louisiana area and from his youth in the Ukraine.  Show through Saturday, April 15. Call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org

ARTS & FRAMES GALLERY PRESENTS MAX RYAN. 503 N. Columbia St., Downtown Covington. Featured artist Max Ryan and new and recent work by resident artists. Gallery hours Tues – Sat 10-4pm. Call 985-867-9080.

MO’S ART SUPPLY & FRAMING PRESENTS MARCIE GOTTSCHALCK. 323 N. Columbia St., Covington. Marcie’s paintings combine a taught graphic style full of intense color and pattern with a poignant emotional content.  Marcie is a self-taught artist from Goodbee, Louisiana, who is collected both nationally & internationally.  Her work will be on exhibit at Mo’s through the spring.  Call 985-809-6854.        

FT. ISABEL GALLERY.  502 N. Columbia St., Covington. Works by Carol Hallock, Ginger Pine, Suzanne King, Lynda Thurlow, Wes Koon, Martin Needom, Delaina LeBlanc, Johnny Stout, Beryl Carbon, Carol Lapari. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 10am - 4pm. Call 985-892-1841.                                                                      

CITY OF MANDEVILLE: APRIL ARTISTS OF THE MONTH. Mandeville City Hall. 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Under the guidance of teacher T.A. Callahan, the Talented Art students at Mandeville Junior High will be exhibiting their new work. This exhibit, sponsored by Mayor Price and the City Council is free and open to the public from 9am to 4:30pm. For more information contact Nancy Clark 985-626-3144.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS CHURCH: MARCH ARTIST OF THE MONTH.  28662 Krentel Road, Lacombe. Emile Henriquez. Call 985-882-7169 for more information.  

 

THEATRE…

MINACAPELLI'S DINNER PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS "A COUPLA WHITE CHICKS SITTING AROUND TALKING" by John Ford Noonan, 1540 Lindberg Dr., Slidell.  Fridays and Saturdays thru April 8 at 6:30pm and Sunday Matinees on March 26 and April 2 at 1:30pm.  This zany comedy takes place in the breakfast nook of the archetypal suburban housewife in Westchester County, N.Y.  Admission $35 includes dinner and play.  Call 985-781-6565 or visit www.minacapellis.com

SKYFIRE THEATRE PRESENTS “…AND THE BALL AND ALL,” BY RICKY GRAHAM, HELDOVER. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington. Additional dates March 31, April 1, 7 & 8, 8pm. April 2 & 9, 3:30pm. $25.00 STARRING: Becky Allen, Amanda Hebert, Yvette Hargis, Amanda Zirkenbach, Rebecca Taliancich, Shannon Mathis and Patrick Mendelson. Call 985-875-7577 or visit www.skyfire.tv

 

LIBRARY PROJECTS & EVENTS…

STORYTIME SCHEDULE AT THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY.
Story time at the St. Tammany Parish Libraries introduces the child to the best in children's literature. Story times include nursery rhymes, poetry, finger plays and songs. For more information, contact your branch library or the Children's Services office at 985-893-6280 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 985-893-6280 ext 112 or visit www.sttammany.lib.la.us/kidsafterschoolprograms.html 

 

COMMUNITY MARKETS & EVENTS…

CITY OF COVINGTON PRESENTS COLUMBIA ST. BLOCK PARTY. 200 thru 500 block Columbia St., 6:30-9:30pm Classic Car Display, Free Family Event. Friday, March 31. Call 985-892-1873 or visit www.cityofcovingtonla.com 

NORTHLAKE NATURE CENTER PRESENTS           BIRDFEST. Various birding trips throughout South La. during spring migration.  Thursday, April 6 – Sunday, April 9. Call 985-626-1238 or visit www.northlakenature.org

MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD COMMUNITY MARKET. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St. Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Community market featuring everything hand made or home grown. Call 985-624-3147.

COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Side lawn, Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St. Rain or shine. Saturdays, 9am-1pm. Music beginning at 9:30 am. Cooking Demo beginning at 10am. Call 985-892-1873 for more information.

ST. TAMMANY HUMANE SOCIETY PRESENTS POOCH PARADE. Bogue Falaya Park, Downtown Covington. Saturday, April 2, 10am-2pm. Pet Clinics, Children’s Activities, Fun Pet Activities, Contests & Walk A Thon. Admission: Dogs-free, Adults $10, Children $5, 5 & under-free. Refreshments available. Call 985-892-PETS or visit www.sttammanyhumanesociety.org 

 

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…

THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL PRESENTS VOLUNTEER PARTY.  St. Tammany Homestead, 205 North Columbia Street, Covington. Thursday, April 6, 5-7pm. This event is open to the public. Volunteer opportunities will be discussed for those wishing to help promote the arts throughout St. Tammany Parish.  There are many positions available on various committees as well as volunteer opportunities the day of the festival, November 11 & 12.  For more information call Event Coordinator, Karen Whiteside at 985-705-7968. 

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. The St. Tammany Arts Commission is pleased to present a Purchase Award at this event. The selected artwork will be installed in a government building as part of the St. Tammany Parish Public Art Collection. Artists who previously registered for Arts Evening 2005 must re-register for this event. Please see complete details on the registration form. DEADLINE APRIL 1st. Call 985-646-4375 for more information.

3RD ANNUAL MULTI-MEDIA JURIED ART COMPETITION:   Forum 35, will host the The Art Melt: A Fusion of Art, Jazz & Forum 35, a juried art show.  They are currently seeking original artwork submissions from artists, 18+, residing in Louisiana or are displaced by hurricanes Katrina or Rita but plan to return to Louisiana. All selected artwork will be on display and available for purchase. The Art Melt Event will take place on Friday July 14th with a preview gala organized by the Community Fund for the Arts taking place on Thursday July 13th. The show will remain up for 1 week in the Brunner Gallery. Prizes will be awarded for 1st place ($2000); 2nd place ($1000); and 3rd place ($500). There will also be an editor’s choice award, chosen by the editors of Country Roads Magazine, for inclusion in a cover story. Deadline for art submission is Wednesday, May 31st.   Call Ashley Stokes at 225/281-2032, e-mail astokes@lsu.edu or log onto: www.forum35.org  or www.artmelt.org

 

CLASSES & TRAINING…

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 985-646-4375 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 985-674-9232 or visit www.stoneandpaper.com