ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS -
JUNE 30- JULY 6, 2006. UPDATE. 

MESSAGES FROM THE ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION: 

ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION ARTS NETWORK NEWSLETTER E-MAIL DELIVERY AVAILABLE. The monthly Arts Network e-newsletter briefs citizens on arts events, special events, fairs, and calls to artists, as well as sources for funding for arts-related projects and post-Katrina arts relief. To subscribe, visit http://www.stpgov.org , click “Subscribe to Arts Network Newsletter,” and follow the subscription instructions. If you need assistance contact the St. Tammany Arts Commission at 985-898-5243 or email lafonta@stpgov.org  

4th OF JULY CELEBRATIONS… 

THE 28TH GREATER MANDEVILLE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL. Mandeville Lakefront, Lakeshore Drive and Jackson Avenue. Friday, June 30 thru Sunday, July 2.  Admission $10/person, children 10 and under and Seniors over 65 are admitted free.  Military personnel, retired, active and reserve with proper Military I.D. are also admitted free.  All proceeds after expenses donated to local charities. www.seafoodfest.com  

SLIDELL HERITAGE FESTIVAL. Olde Towne Slidell. Tuesday, July 4, 3:30-11:00pm. Fireworks start at 9:00pm. Admission $5.00/person, kids 12 and under get in free! Food, live music, arts, crafts, fireworks and more. Call 985-643-1234 or visit www.slidellheritagefest.org  

CITY OF COVINGTON PRESENTS OLD FASHIONED FAMILY FOURTH. Bogue Falaya Park, 100 Park Dr., Covington. Saturday, July 1. 6-9pm. Concert & fireworks.  Picnic style seating, food available for purchase and fireworks at dusk. www.covla.com  

FAIRVIEW RIVERSIDE STATE PARK PRESENTS TRADITIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY GAMES & PATRIOTIC PUP CONTEST. Fairview-Riverside State Park, Hwy 22, Madisonville. Saturday, July 1. 12:30pm - 3:30pm. A traditional Independence Day celebration with games and a patriotic pup contest.  Bring the family for a day of old fashioned fun including watermelon seed-spitting contests, a water balloon toss, sack racing and a hoola hoop contest.  Sample homemade ice cream and enjoy a promenade of patriotic pups at 1:00 pm. Free with park admission. Call 985-792-4652.  

 

VISUAL ARTS…

ARTS & FRAMES GALLERY PRESENTS "VIVID RECOLLECTIONS".  520 N. Columbia St., Downtown Covington. Show runs through July 7. New work by Dána La Fonta. Also showing new work by Katherine Ganucheau and Arts & Frames Gallery Artists. Gallery hours: Wed. – Sat., 10 – 4pm, and by appointment.  Call 985-867-9080.  

FT. ISABEL GALLERY PRESENTS "SCRABBLE".  502 N. Columbia St., Downtown Covington.  New work by Suzanne King and Carol Lapari. Also showing Carol Hallock, Delaina LeBlanc, Wes Koon, Martin Needom, Ginger Pine, Johnny Stout & the giclee prints of Beryl Carbon. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat. 10am-4pm or by appointment. Free. Call 985-892-1841. 

NORTH SHORE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS: JULY ARTIST OF THE MONTH.  Roy Grob of Covington.  His vividly-colored acrylic paintings of New Orleans historic buildings will be hanging through July and can be viewed on Sunday between 11am and 1pm. The church is located at 28662 Krentel Rd. in Lacombe. For more information or to see the work by appointment, call 985-882-7169. 

CITY OF MANDEVILLE:  JULY ARTIST OF THE MONTH. 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville.  July Artist featuring Bob Viosca, accomplished artist and world traveler sums up his 45 years of artistic endeavors this way:  "My painting  style is somewhere between impressionism and realism, with subject matters of all kinds."  This exhibit sponsored by Mayor Price and the City Council is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 4:30. City hall is located at 3101 East Causeway Approach. Mandeville. For more information about this exhibit or the Artist of the Month Program contact Nancy Clark 985-626-3144.  

MUSIC… 

TAMMANY TRACE PRESENTS JAMMIN' ON THE TRACE. Tammany Trace Trailhead Caboose, Koop Dr., Mandeville. Five bands will compete July 13th. First, second and third place awards will be given.  The 1st and 2nd place winners will compete against each other on August 10th. One band will be crowned “Jammin’ on the Trace” Champ.  Prizes and honorariums will be awarded.  The performances will be taped and broadcast on Access St. Tammany, Channel 10. “Jammin’ on the Trace” is sponsored by St. Tammany Parish Government, St. Tammany Arts Commission, and the Tammany Trace Foundation.  Assistance is also provided by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Reserve. Call 985-867-9490 or visit www.tammanytrace.org  

LIBRARY PROJECTS & EVENTS… 

ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY PRESENTS SUMMER READING CLUB 2006, "Paws To Read." Kids are invited to get their paws on some books and join in the fun of learning about various types of pets during our 2006 Louisiana Summer Reading Program. Kids from birth to 11.  Each branch will host weekly story times with special guests including storytellers Dianne de Las Casas, Grayhawk, and Miss Lillie; musicians Papillion, Journey of the Drum and Philip Melancon; demonstrations by police dogs; magic by Tricky Trigg; a visit from Daisy the Pig and comedian for kids Fuzzlebob.  The summer will end with parties and special performances of the "tail" of "Puss In Boots" by the Calliope Puppet Theatre. Call the children's services office at 985-893-6280 ext 112 or visit www.sttammany.lib.la.us/kiddssrc2006.htm            

SPECIAL GUESTS & STORY TIME SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2006 AT THE ST. TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY. Begins the week of June 5. Story time at the St. Tammany Parish libraries introduces your child to the best in children’s literature. For more information, contact your branch library or the Children’s Services office at 985-893-6280 ext. 112 or visit http://www.sttammany.lib.la.us/kidssrc2006performers.htm   

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.
 

COMMUNITY EVENTS & MARKETS… 

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. Call 985-892-1873.  

 

LOOKING FOR ARTISTS… 

COVINGTON THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES. The final application deadline for this year’s festival is August 1, 2006.  The 2006 Festival will be November 11 & 12. For more information about the festival, for an application or to volunteer for the festival, visit www.threeriversartfestival.com , email info@threeriversartfestival.com , or call Event Coordinator Karen Whiteside at 985-871-4141.  

NORTHSHORE ART MARKET- ARTISTS NEEDED. 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. Deadline for the August market is Wednesday, July 26. For more information visit  www.northshoreartmarket.com   for a complete calendar of market dates and deadlines for 2006. 

TAMMANY TRACE TRAILHEAD, JAMMIN’ ON THE TRACE.  Teenage bands that would like to participate, call Lisa Pratt 867-9490. Cash prizes for all winners. www.tammanytrace.org         

THE GREATER MANDEVILLE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL 2006 ANNOUNCES THE MANDEVILLE IDOL CONTEST. Applications available by email  jerrycash@charter.net  or call 985-871-8747. Mandeville Idol will be held in the Children’s Corner Air Conditioned Tent during the Seafood Fest.  Friday Night, June 30th. Preliminary Judging – picking 10. Saturday Night, July 1st. Ten perform - 1st 2nd 3rd Place picked. 1st Place  $500 & a performance spot on the Big Stage after the Fireworks show. 2nd place $200. 3rd place $100. Produced by: PoPs Performing Arts. 

FOLK CRAFTS FESTIVAL AT FAIRVIEW STATE PARK.  Calling all Folk Craft Artists.  Your sculptures, paintings, and handmade craft items are needed.  Planning has started for the Spring 2007 Folk Crafts Festival at Fairview State Park.  Become a part of the event by registering now.  Contact Ann Durel for more information at 985-792-4652. 

CALL FOR STAA MEMBERS’ ART. The St. Tammany Art Association is now accepting artwork for the new Members’ Gallery. Any STAA member may submit artwork at any time, as the Members’ Gallery will display member artwork on an ongoing basis. Call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org   

 

CLASSES, TRAINING, WEBLINKS, ETC… 

ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION-SUMMER CLASSES. The St. Tammany Art Association is offering summer classes in ceramics, sculpture, drawing, painting, theatre and photography. For registration and program information contact the St. Tammany Art Association at 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org. The following is a list of classes currently offered.    

 

PLAYMAKERS SUMMER THEATER CAMPS. Levy/Playmakers to stage Alice in Wonderland, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and The Sword in the Stone for kids ages 5-16. Each fully-supervised camp day includes sessions in stage movement, line delivery, improvisation, fundamentals of theater, dance, and the staging of a production. Part of each day will also be dedicated to actual preparation for the end-of-camp show. Camps available: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves at Greater Covington Center July 17-22. 3 DAY Advanced Actors Workshop at Playmakers July 26-28. The Sword in the Stone at Playmakers July 31-August 13. For information on Frank Levy Playmakers Summer Theater Camps, an application form, or reservations call Frank Levy at 893-2090, visit www.storiesinmotion.com  or email frank@storiesinmotion.com   

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 St. Call 985-646-4375 for ore 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. Catalog available. Call 985-674-9232 or visit www.stoneandpaper.com    

THE LOUISIANA CULTURAL ECONOMY FOUNDATION supports Louisiana’s cultural industries. The Foundation now has relief grants available to fund losses sustained as a result of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita. Guidelines and applications are available at www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets/grants . The Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism’s newly expanded Cultural Assets Rescue website can be seen at www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets      

BRAVO! SLIDELL’S CULTURAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS, AVAILABLE ONLINE.  Find the current edition by visiting the city’s website at www.slidell.la.us  and clicking the “Bravo” button toward the bottom of the left hand column.