ST.
TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
WEEKLY
ARTS & CULTURAL EVENTS -
SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2006. UPDATE.
ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF LOUISIANA DECENTRALIZED ARTS FUNDING GRANTS - APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. This year the St. Tammany Arts Commission is accepting applications for additional Decentralized Arts Funding Grants for St. Tammany Parish. Guidelines and application forms are available for the program in St. Tammany Parish, and may be downloaded at www.stpgov.org/arts . Applications are available for arts project assistance only. If you applied in the first round this year, and did not receive funding, you may re-apply. If your organization received full or partial funding you are not eligible to apply for the same project. Please contact us if you have questions regarding eligibility requirements. All projects must occur between December 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007. If you have questions about the program contact Dána La Fonta, St. Tammany Parish Arts Coordinator, at 985-898-3011 or email lafonta@stpgov.org .
ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION WEEKLY UPCOMING EVENTS E-MAIL DELIVERY AVAILABLE. Once per week we send out an email indicating arts events, special events, fairs, and calls to artists, as well as sources for funding for arts-related projects. To subscribe, visit http://www.stpgov.org, click “Subscribe to weekly calendar of events,” and follow the subscription instructions. If you need assistance contact the St. Tammany Arts Commission at 985-898-5243 or email lafonta@stpgov.org
MUSIC…
ABITA SPRINGS OPRY. Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Saturday, September 16th, 7pm. Preservation and presentation of Louisiana roots music. Five acts per show in a concert setting. Call 985-892-2342 or visit www.abitaopry.com
CITY OF SLIDELL PRESENTS BAYOU JAM CONCERT FEATURING PENNY LANE. Heritage Park, behind the historic train depot in Slidell. Sunday, September 17, 5-7pm. Free admission. Call 985-646-4375 or visit www.slidell.la.us
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH PRESENTS THIRD SUNDAY CONCERTS FEATURING BAYOU LIBERTY JAZZ BAND. 120 S. New Hampshire, Covington. Sunday, September 17, 5pm. Free admission. Call 985-892-3177.
CITY OF COVINGTON PRESENTS SUNSET AT THE LANDING CONCERT. Columbia St. Landing, Columbia St. at the Bogue Falaya River, Covington. Friday, September 15th, 6-8 pm. New Orleans Jass musician David Torkanowsky and George Porter will perform. Call 985-892-1873 or visit www.covla.com
ST. SCHOLASTICA ACADEMY PRESENTS SWING HOT - SWING KOLE, FEATURING RONNIE KOLE AND HIS SEPTET. St. Joseph Abbey - Benet Hall, Covington. Saturday, September 16, 6:45pm. Proceeds to benefit St. Scholastica's Academy Music and Drama Department. Call 985-892-2540.
VISUAL ARTS…
SLIDELL ART LEAGUE PRESENTS MEMBERSHIP SHOW. 1827 Front St., Slidell. Friday, September 15th, 7-9 pm Artist Brad Thompson will judge the show with a reception and awards presentation . Runs through October 21. Call 985-847-9458.
HOT ART IN A COOL SPACE. North Shore Unitarian Universalists, 28662 Krentel Rd., Lacombe. Saturday, Sept 16 & Sunday, Sept 17, Noon-6pm. Meet the Artists Reception, Saturday evening from 6-9pm. Fine art show and sale featuring the work of 32 award-winning regional artists. 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. For more info call 985-882-7169.
OLD MANDEVILLE GALLERY OPENINGS. Girod and Jefferson Streets. Saturday, September 16, 6-9pm. Participating galleries include Stone & Paper Art Center, Aucoin's Gallery, Ginger Kelly Glass Studio, Betsy Meyers Studio. Call 985-674-9232 or email info@stoneandpaper.com
CITY OF MANDEVILLE: SEPTEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH. 3101 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville. Featuring natural portrait photographer Katharine Bentz. 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. www.cityofmandeville.org
NORTH SHORE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS ANNOUNCE THEIR SEPTEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH. Kirk Thibodeaux of Lacombe is showing his colored nature photographs. They can be viewed at 28662 Krentel Rd. in Lacombe on Sundays from 11am-1pm. For more information or to see the works by appointment call 985-882-7169.
SLIDELL ART LEAGUE: SEPTEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH. Jean Lajaunie will be featured at The St. Tammany Parish Library on Robert Blvd. during the month of September. Visitors to the Library will view art created by the league's members as well. The display will also provide information about league events, activities, and membership.
FT. ISABEL GALLERY – featuring oil paintings by artist Carol Hallock. The show will run through October 7th. Regular hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10am-4pm or by appointment. Also showing at Ft. Isabel are Suzanne King, Delaina LeBlanc, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Martin Needom, Ginger Pine, Johnny Stout, Lynda Thurlow and Beryl Carbon. For more information, please call 985-892-1841 or 985-882-6633.
MO’S ART SUPPLY & FRAMING GALLERY. 323 N. Columbia St. Opening showcasing local artists. Featuring Watercolor Inkwash Paintings by Laura Prather. Mo's Art Supply & Framing is pleased to have the work of local artist Laura Prather on display for the month of September. Her vibrant contemporary botanicals interpret the local fauna using innovative techniques in watercolor and ink. Call 985-809-6854.
ART ON COLUMBIA. 501 N. Columbia St. Featured Artist: Joan Bly – Pottery. Call 985-893-0870.
ARTS & FRAMES GALLERY. 520 N. Columbia St. New work by Jenry Salinas and gallery artists. We welcome new gallery artist Stanley S. Smith. Call 985-867-9080.
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION. 320 N. Columbia St. Call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org
THEATRE…
PLAYMAKERS THEATRE PRESENTS THE DINING ROOM. 19106 Playmakers Rd., Covington. Shows through October 6. A comedy by A. R. Gurney, directed by Maya Levy. Call 985-893-1671 or visit www.playmakersinc.com
SEASONS STEAK & SPIRITS UPSTAIRS COMEDY CLUB PRESENTS ODD FRIDAY COMEDY. 1398 Front St., Slidell. Friday, September 15th, 7pm and 9pm. Featuring Terry Comeaux. $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the door Call 985-649-7558.
MINACAPELLI'S DINNER PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS "PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE" BY STEVE MARTIN. 1540 Lindberg Dr., Slidell. The story is of a chance meeting between Picasso and Einstein in the popular Paris Bohemian Bar, The Lapin Agile, in 1904. It was directed by Jennifer H. Patterson and stars Gary Mendoza as Picasso and Weston Twardowski as Einstein. Seats are still available for Sept. 15, 16, and 22 at 6:30 and our only Sunday matinee, Sept. 17, at 1:30. Besides Ginger's Brisket Luke, we also have Chicken Cordon Bleu on the menu with our latest dessert, Dutch Vanilla Cheesecake (made with imported vanilla liqueur) topped with peanut butter, white and dark chocolates, or raspberry. Admission $35. Call 985-781-6565 or visit www.minacapellis.com
LIBRARY PROJECTS & EVENTS…
FALL 2006 STORYTIME SCHEDULE AT THE ST TAMMANY PARISH LIBRARY. No Registration Required. Schedule available on the web at www.sttammany.lib.la.us/kidsstorytime.html or call 985-893-6280.
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. Saturday, September 16:Celebrando El Dia de La Indepencia: (Mexican Independence Day, celebrated through much of Latin America). Cooking Demo: Four Farmers Market vendors with Latin American roots will prepare specialties of their Homelands, with recipes and other information, beginning at 10 a.m. and throughout the day. Music: Popular Latin American musicians Julio and Cesar, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The market is open each Saturday, rain or shine, from 9-1 pm, and each Wednesday from 10-2pm. Call 985-892-1873 for information.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS…
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES FALL FOR ART 2006 CALL FOR ART. Call 985-892-8650 today if interested and we’ll match you with one of the fine merchants seeking art to display during Fall for Art on October 14th. Please email an image of your work, including title, medium and dimensions, to stassn@bellsouth.net. Important: due to tight printing deadlines, we must hear from you immediately. You will have approximately one month to prepare work for display, but we need responses now to include in programs.
THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL, STUDENT ART EXPOSITION ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR ARTISTS. All St. Tammany Parish Students in Grades K—12 Covington. Exhibit Hours - Saturday, November 11 – 10am– 5pm, Sunday, November 12, 10am– 3pm –Awards presented 3pm. Covington City Council Chambers, Kirkland & N. Columbia. Deadline: November 4. For more information, contact Karen Whiteside at 985-705-7968 or by email kwhiteside@covla.com or info@threeriversartfestival.com
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, BATON ROUGE ANNOUNCES CALL FOR PAPERS. Louisiana Folklore Society Meeting, March 9-10, 2007. "Community, Culture, and Carnival: Emerging and Lasting Traditions". The Louisiana Folklore Society is seeking papers that deal with the emergence of community, carnival, and expressive culture in Louisiana in the re-building of the region. We are particularly interested in papers and presentations that deal with carnival, in its many manifestations, across the state, nation, and in global contexts. As Louisiana and the South represent historically entrenched trans-national zones of encounter, we also invite papers that deal with the larger issues of Caribbean connections and Atlantic cultures as expressed in the many aspects of the cultural production of carnival. Areas of focus especially welcome are studies dealing with broad understandings of the intersection of music, regionalism, and spirituality in the performance of carnival in the Atlantic World. We also encourage presentations by folk artists and those researching any cultural group or tradition in Louisiana. Please submit 250-word abstracts via e-mail to, solimar@lsu.edu, by December 15th, 2006.
**Keynote Speakers, Friday, March 9th, 2007: Roger Abrahams and Nick Spitzer co-authors of Blues for New Orleans: Mardi Gras and America's Creole Soul, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2006. **
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION IS SENDS OUT A CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE ST. TAMMANY NATIONAL ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL, IN HONOR OF WALKER PERCY. The festival will be held January 12-13, 2007 at the Greater Covington Center. Four one-acts will be chosen to be presented as rehearsed readings during the two-day festival. Each of the winning playwrights will receive a $100 prize and an opportunity to see their work presented to the public with a critique by a panel of theatre professionals. Deadline for submission is October 25, 2006. Please visit www.sttammanyart.org for complete guidelines.
LOOKING FOR ARTISTS…
MANDEVILLE CITIZENS URGED TO “SHOW AND TELL”. If you have some interesting stories, letters, photos, films or artifacts relating to the rich 170-year history of Mandeville, the City has an offer for you. A recently announced “Art for Artifact” program will give a limited edition color reproduction of a 1920’s era poster promoting the City to anyone providing useful historical information that can be used in the Cultural and Interpretive Center planned at the Trailhead in Old Mandeville. This is part of an overall effort to create exhibits at the Trailhead that will show natives and visitors alike what a special place Mandeville is. The project is funded by a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Additional information about Art for Artifacts, and on the progress of the exhibits, can be found at www.ourmandeville.com An historical round table regarding Mandeville is also being planned for some time in the future.
LOUISIANA DIVISION OF THE ARTS - PERCENT FOR ART PROGRAM ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR ARTISTS. Louisiana Office of State Parks - Poverty Point State Historic Site. This Call is not limited to Louisiana artists. Application Deadline: Friday, September 22, 2006. Budget: up to $10,000. The Office of State Parks seeks to commission a series of full color renditions that will illustrate the culture and community of the Native American peoples that constructed this ancient mound site. In addition to the completed illustrations on archival paper, publication quality digital images to reproduce onto high pressure laminate panels are required. Full Call for Artists can be seen at: http://www.crt.state.la.us/arts/PercentForArt.shtml Direct Questions to: Matthew Reonas, Interpretative Program Developer/Historian mreonas@crt.state.la.us or Judyth Demarest, LA Percent For Art Program Manager at (225) 342-2846.
CITY OF SLIDELL INVITES ARTISTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ARTS EVENING 2006. Arts Evening will be held Saturday, November 4 in Olde Town Slidell. The event features over 100 artists located at over 40 locations throughout Olde Town Slidell. Artists from throughout the United States are welcome to submit applications for participation in this year’s events. Participation is free for qualifying artists. Contact 985-646-4375 or visit www.slidell.la.us/artsevening.
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. For more information visit www.northshoreartmarket.com for a complete calendar of market dates and deadlines for 2006.
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…
SLIDELL ART LEAGUE PRESENTS ACRYLICS WORKSHOP WITH BRUCE HUME. 1827 Front St., Slidell. Saturday, September 16, 9:30-3:30pm. Slidell Art League's Artist of the Year will be leading an Acrylics Workshop. $5.00 for Slidell Art League Teen member, $10.00 for Slidell Are League members and $20.00 for the public. Call 985-847-9458.
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS "PAINT THE STILL LIFE": OIL PAINTING WITH ROBERTA REMY. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. September 18-22, 9:30-4:30pm. An intensive workshop for the serious painter, personal attention is given to each student, including a discussion of individual goals and one-on-ones with the instructor. $475 per student or $450 for members of STAA. Call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS MUDBUGS WITH BERNARD MADDOX. 320 N. Columbia St., Covington. Ceramic classes for kids ages 5-14. Classes begin Wednesday, September 13th, 3:45-5:45pm. Saturday classes begin September 16th, 10am-noon. Call 985-892-8650 or www.sttammanyart.org
SLIDELL ART LEAGUE OFFERING WORKSHOPS. The Slidell Art League is offering two very popular workshops for the month of September. On September 16, an "Oil Painting" workshop is being taught by 2005 "Artist of the Year", Bruce Hume. On September 30, Jean Lajaunie, presents her "Pastel Painting" workshop. Space is limited and both these workshops have sold out in the past. The fee is $5.00 for SALT Members (Slidell Art League for Teens), $10.00 for Slidell Art League Members, and $20.00 for the general public. Workshops are open to advanced as well as novice artists. All skill levels are encouraged to attend. Call Slidell Art League Gallery Coordinator, Laurie Manley at 985-847-9458 or email her at slidellartsleague@yahoo.com
THE GRANT INSTITUTE GRANTS 101: PROFESSIONAL GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOP TO BE HELD AT LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, BATON ROUGE. October 10 - 12, 2006 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Conference Center & Hotel, Cook Room. The Grant Institute’s Grants 101 Course is an intensive three-day workshop and detailed introduction to the process, structure, and skill of professional proposal writing. This course is characterized by its ability to act as a thorough overview, introduction, and refresher at the same time. Call (888) 824-4424 or visit http://www.thegrantinstitute.com .
THREE RIVERS ART FESTIVAL-10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY: CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS. The festival is completely staffed and organized by volunteers throughout our community. It is free to the pubic and an opportunity for the entire family to celebrate the arts. Festival dates are November 11 & 12, 2006. Email the Volunteer Coordinator, ahwolf1@yahoo.com or call Event Coordinator, Karen Whiteside at 985-705-7968.
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 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. 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.
THE AUGUST 16TH EDITION OF THE LOUISIANA DIVISION OF THE ARTS NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE AT http://www.crt.state.la.us/arts/eNewsletter/CurrentNewsletter.htm
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