ST.
TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION:
WEEKLY ARTS &
CULTURAL EVENTS
OCTOBER 19 – OCTOBER 26, 2006
ST. TAMMANY ARTS COMMISSION WEEKLY UPCOMING EVENTS BY E-MAIL. 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. If you would like to be removed from this email list, please reply with “Remove” in your subject heading.
MUSIC…
CITY OF SLIDELL PRESENTS BROWN BAG CONCERT:
Location: Griffith Park, 333 Erlanger Street, Slidell
Date/time: Friday, October 20, 11am – 1pm.
Admission: Free.
Event Details: Jude LeBlanc, Abigail Alfano and Clay Nix
Contact: For more information call 985-646-4322 or visit www.slidell.la.us
CITY OF COVINGTON PRESENTS SUNSET AT THE LANDING CONCERT:
Location: Columbia Street Landing at the Bogue Falaya River, Covington
Date/time: Friday, October 20, 6-8pm
Admission: Free.
Event Details: Music by Cedric Watson and his Creole Minstrels
Contact: For more information call 985-893-1873
ABITA SPRINGS OPRY:
Location: Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level Street
Date/time: Saturday, October 21, 7:00pm
Admission: $15 reserved, $12 general admission, $10 age 65 or over, under 12, free
Event Details: Preservation and presentation of Louisiana roots music.
Contact: For more information call 985-2342 or visit www.abitaopry.com
VISUAL ARTS…
SLIDELL ART LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP SHOW:
Location: 1827 Front St., Slidell.
Date/time: Thru October 21.
Admission: Free.
Event Details: Annual Juried Membership Show.
Contact: Call 985-847-9458.
SLIDELL ART LEAGUE OCTOBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
Location: The St. Tammany Parish Library on Robert Blvd.
Date/time: Thru October 31st.
Admission: Free.
Event Details: Mary Christopher is the Artist of the Month. Visitors to the Library will view art created by the league's members as well. Information about league events, activities, and membership is also available.
Contact: Call 985-847-9458.
CITY OF MANDEVILLE OCTOBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
Location: Mandeville City Hall, 3101 East Causeway Approach
Date/time: Monday thru Friday from 9:00am – 4:30pm
Admission: Free
Event Details: Featuring art created by Mandeville Seniors. This exhibit is sponsored by Mayor Price and the Mandeville City Council.
Contact: Call Nancy Clark 985-626-3144 or visit www.cityofmandeville.org
NORTH SHORE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS OCTOBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
Location: 28662 Krentel Rd., Lacombe
Date/time: Sundays from 11am – 1pm
Admission: Free
Event Details: Paul Wood of Slidell is showing a selection of portraits from his personal projects.
Contact: 985-882-7169
FT. ISABEL GALLERY:
Location: 502 N. Columbia Street, Covington
Admission: Free
Event Details: Featuring new work by Gallery Artists Carol Hallock, Suzanne King, Wes Koon, Carol Lapari, Delaina LeBlanc, Martin Needom, Ginger Pine, Johnny Stout, Lynda Thurlow and the giclee prints of Beryl Carbon.
Contact: 985-891-1841or 985-882-6633.
MO’S ART SUPPLY & FRAMING GALLERY:
Location: 323 N.Columbia St., Covington
Date/time: Saturday, October 14 thru November 4, 10am-4pm
Admission: Free
Event Details: Featuring local artist Monique Perry’s “A Look at Louisiana and It’s Inhabitants: Dogs Are Citizens Too.”
Contact: 985-809-6854.
ART ON COLUMBIA:
Location: 501 N. Columbia St., Covington.
Date/Time: Thru October.
Admission: Free.
Event Details: Featuring art by watercolorist Shirley Doiron.
Contact: 985-893-0870.
ARTS & FRAMES GALLERY:
Location: 503 N. Columbia St., Covington.
Date/Time: Thru November 10
Admission: Free.
Event Details: Featuring new work by gallery artists.
Contact: 985-867-9080
THEATRE…
MINACAPELLI'S DINNER PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS "PLAYING POSSUM”
Location:
1540 Lindberg Dr., Slidell
Date/time:
Oct 20, 21, 6:30pm.
Admission: $35
Event Details: A comedy about
rejection of elderly parents by their adult children. Written & directed by
James Hartman.
Contact: 985-781-6565 or visit
www.minacapellis.com
SLIDELL
LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS STEEL MAGNOLIAS:
Location: 2024 Nellie Dr.,
Slidell
Date/time:
October 13th thru October 29th.
Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8pm & Sunday matinees at 2pm
Admission: $12 adults, $5
Youth (18 and younger).
Event Details: The action is
set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies
who are "anybody" come to have their hair done.
Contact: 985-643-0324
SEASONS STEAK & SPIRITS UPSTAIRS COMEDY CLUB ODD FRIDAY COMEDY:
Location:
1398
Front St., Slidell
Date/time:
Friday,
October 20th, 7pm and 9pm
Admission: $10 in advance
and $12 at the door.
Event Details: featuring
Ken LaFrance
Contact: 985-649-7558
COMMUNITY EVENTS & MARKETS…
ST. PAUL’S HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS 2006 JAZZ ‘N ROLL:
Location:
St. Paul’s School in Covington
Date/time:
Sunday, October 22, 4pm-10pm
Admission:
$60
Event Details: Includes
music, dancing, auction items and of course, exception cuisine from some of
the best restaurants in the area.
Contact: 905-892-3200 ext 1270
LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN MARITIME MUSEUM PRESENTS THE 2006 MADISONVILLE WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL:
Location: Tchefuncte Riverfront in downtown Madisonville
Date/time:
Saturday, October 21st, 10:00am - 9:00pm
and Sunday, October 22nd, 10:00am - 7:00pm
Admission: $8 at the gate or
$5 in advance
Event Details: Celebrating the heritage of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin region.
Contact: (985) 845-9200 or visit www.lpbmaritimemuseum.org
OTIS HOUSE MUSEUM PRESENTS VICTORIAN MOURNING ETIQUETTE:
Location: Fairview Riverside State Park, Madisonville
Date/time: October 21st thru November 5th, Wednesday thru Saturday, 9am - 5pm
Admission:
$2 per person, ages 12 and under or 62+ are admitted free
Event Details: Learn about
Victorian mourning customs. Included in the Otis House tour, this program
will present 19th century mourning etiquette and other customs for honoring
the dead.
Contact: 985-792-4652 or visit www.lastateparks.com
ROTARY
CLUB OF SLIDELL PRESENTS 8TH ANNUAL OCTOBER FEST:
Location: Heritage
Park, Slidell
Date/time:
Saturday, October 21, 5:00-10:00 pm
Admission:
$5 or 12 and under free
Event Details: The Rotarians
will be combining German and Cajun culture making the festival an "Oktober
Fest with a Cajun Twist". German and Cajun music, food, gifts and
entertainment for the children will make this years festival an event for
all to enjoy.
Contact: 985- 290-8637
TOWN OF
ABITA SPRINGS THIRD SATURDAY MARKET:
Location:
22161 Level St.
Field across from Town Hall.
Date/time:
Saturday, October 21, 9am – 2pm
Admission: Free
Event Details: Food, crafts
and collectibles
Contact: 985-649-7558
MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD COMMUNITY MARKET:
Location: Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St.
Date/time: Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm
Admission: Free
Event Details: Community Market featuring everything hand made or home grown.
Contact: 985-624-3147
COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET:
Location: Side lawn of Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St.
Date/time: Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm and Wednesdays 10am – 2pm. Rain or Shine
Admission: Free.
Event Details: Music from Cedric Watson and the Creole Minstrels beginning at 9:30am. Cooking demonstration begins at 10am.
Contact: 985-892-1873.
RED BLUFF FARM PRESENTS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Location: 15110 Hwy 1078, Folsom
Date/time: October 21, 9am-4pm
Admission: $6 adults, $3 children 12 and under.
Event Details: Family fun at the farm with pumpkins to purchase, hayrides, fishing, feeding baby calves and much more.
Contact: 985-796-0452.
LIBRARY PROJECTS & EVENTS…
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY OF WEST ST. TAMMANY PRESENTS MONTHLY BOOK SALE:
Location: Hadden Hall, 106 S. Jahncke Ave., Covington
Date/time: Friday October 20 & Saturday October 21, 9am-5pm
Admission: Free.
Event Details: Sale of books, magazine, records & tapes. Thousands to choose from and all at reasonable prices.
Contact: 985-893-6280.
AUTHOR RICK COLEMAN:
Location: Covington Branch
Date/time: Monday, October 23, 6:30pm
Admission: Free.
Event Details: Local author, Rick Coleman, will be discussing his book Blue Monday, Fats Domino and the Lost Dawn of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Registration is encouraged
Contact: 985-893-6280.
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.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS…
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 for entries: 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. Please submit 250-word abstracts via e-mail to, solimar@lsu.edu, by December 15th, 2006. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 phone: (225)578-7890.
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION IS SENDING 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. Additional information about Art for Artifacts, and on the progress of the exhibits, can be found at www.ourmandeville.com.
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.
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
CALL FOR ENTRIES - CRAZY 8’s: All members of the St. Tammany Art Association are invited to submit work in any media that does not exceed 8” in any direction including frame or presentation. For questions or more information call 985-892-8650 or visit www.sttammanyart.org
THE LOUISIANA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ARTS will launch a new and exciting Arts Consultants Directory. This directory will be a fantastic resource to arts organizations and professional artists around Louisiana. Our goal for the Louisiana Arts Consultants Directory is to include consultants in the performing, visual, literary, and media arts plus arts education, arts administration, and business development. The deadline for applying to be a part of the Directory is November 3. If you have any questions contact Kelly Pepper at 225-578-9277 or by email kpepper@swinepalace.org.
CLASSES, TRAINING, WEBLINKS, ETC…
STAND UP COMEDY CLASS: Local comedian James Michalik will begin a 6 week class for first time stand up comedians beginning October 25. The classes will meet every Wednesday from 7pm to 9:30pm and will culminate with a live show for family and friends. Classes take place at Seasons Steak and Spirits Comedy Club, 1398 Front St., Slidell. For more info and to register contact James Michalik at JEMcomedy@aol.com or call 985-788-4799.
ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION PRESENTS CLAY WORKSHOP: Workshop with David Smith. Learn the mysterious art of making weird, wonderful stuff with clay. For ages 15 and up. Begins Friday, October 20, 6-8pm. $130 per student, $120 for STAA members. Call 985-892-8650 for info
SLIDELL ART LEAGUE PRESENTS “PLEIN AIRE” WORKSHOP: Workshop with artist Don Edwards. Saturday, October 21, 9:30am-3:30pm. 1827 Front Street, above the Historical Train Depot in Slidell. $5 for Slidell Art League Teen members, $10 for Slidell Art League members and $20 for public. Call 985-847-9458 for info.
ST. JOSEPH’S ABBEY PRESENTS ABBEY ARTWORKS: Painting Development taught by Elemore Morgan and Personal Iconography in Textile Design with Susan Plessala. Both workshops will take place November 13-17. Registration deadline is October 30. For details and to register visit www.saintjosephabbey.com or contact Program Director Simone Burke at mosartsupply@bellsouth.net.
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 & applications 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.
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